Colorful Background

Happy Tuesday!! A few weeks ago, I shared a background technique with Spectrum Noir Markers. Well, I had so much fun, I made some more! :o)  This background features a yellow, greens and a splash of blue. The featured stars are CT1, DG2, DG3, BT7.  The supporting cast includes rubbing alcohol and a fat straw. 

I liberally spritzed the semi-glossy paper with alcohol then dropped color onto the paper.  I blew the color around with a straw until I was happy with it. NOTE: If it dries too soon, spritz with alcohol again. I set it aside to dry. I just love how the blending naturally occurred with the rich, vibrant colors - and the texture that was created.  You get a lovely surprise every time!  This time, I smooshed a clean piece of cardstock on top of a finished one. I liked it.  So I did again it. :o) I like having a variety!

Next for the focal point, I chose one of the foliage images from Sheena's A Little Bit Scenic - Silhouette Garden. I spritzed a very small amount of alcohol onto the rubber and then colored DG3 and BT7 directly onto it and stamped it onto semi-glossy card stock. Be sure to clean your stamp right away with a little bit of alcohol to remove the color and lots of water.  I really dig the vivid colors! 

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Trena

Stamping Many Christmas Cards

Hello Ai Fans! This week I'm working on a quick, yet pretty Christmas card.

If you have a lot of relatives and friends to send cards too, you'll want a design that you can duplicate easily. I used this sweet Charity Angel (Sku#T4177) as my focal point.  First, I inked her up with metallic ink, stamped her on white cardstock, sprinkled emboss powder and heat set.  I cut my card stock in half so it would fit through my Cuttlebug when I cut the shapes. I stamped three angel on each half sheet. Some of them will be circles and some will be rectangle. I'll use the same basic design, and mix it up a little.

I used a gold leafing pen to add edging around the circle. I thought that was faster than cutting several gold layers. :o) I stamped the sentiment Glory to God (Sku#G4174) on the inside with the gold ink pad.

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Trena

Monday Inspiration for Creative Crafts Challenge Blog

 

Good Morning! I'm so excited to be sharing the Monday inspiration this week highlighting fall colors for the Crafters Companion October Challenge. Today I'm sharing a fun technique for those who dig coloring  like me! :o)  It also works for those who don't like to color because it takes little effort and you get nice results. The technique features Spectrum Noir Markers - they are not just for paper.  :o) It is a very easy technique and you will find you get lovely blending results.

I laid the pumpkin peel off sticker (sticky side down) over one side of double sided tape.  I peeled off the other side an laid it onto a piece of scrap cardstock.  Next I sprinkled micro fine glitter onto the pumpkin and pressed it down with my fingers. I tapped the extra glitter back into the container.  Then, It was time to color!!

I started with the leaves using DG2, DG3. and the Blender. I laid down my darkest color first and then used the lighter color and Blender to spread the dark color. Lovely results!  A few times, I did have to lightly scribble onto scrap paper to wipe my marker clean due to picking up a little glitter.

Next I colored pumpkins. I used OR3 and  OR1 in  a small area of a section, then spread color with the blender.

For the background, I used a black ribbon and some design paper from my stash. On the lower piece,  I used an emboss folder to give a little texture.

Easy, quick and fun technique!!

Resource: see Els Youtube video.

 

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Trena

Where the Buffalo Roam

Sharing a scene I made over at Stamping, Painting, & Coloring make me Giggle. To see how I made this scenic card,  please click on the card to see the details.

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Trena

Ai Challenge - Creepy Crawlies - Scary Texture!

This week's Art Impressions Blog challenge is Creepy Crawlies - Scary Texture! I chose this cute itty bitty spider, who happens to be a laid back spider. ;o)

The card was quick and fun to make. I stamped the fence with white craft ink onto black cardstock and let it dry completely. Next I stamped the web and spider, sprinkled embossing powder and heat set.  I cut out the fence and found the perfect background paper with a subtle web.  I also embossed the sentiment.

On the inside I stamped the itty bitty spider in black.

This card is so unusual for me - no coloring! :o) LOL!

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Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

Trena