Sneak Peek - Look Whoooo's Watching

Today I'm sharing a sneak peek at a new line of Halloween stamps that are coming out! This sentiment is from Look Whoooo's Watching.

For the background, I wanted a spatter, artsy look - I used Spectrum Noir Ink Refills on top of  Shimmering Cardstock white pearl. I first made sure all the ink out of the True Black dropper and then and then squeezed it on the flat cardstock. It blows out a little color with air. 

Next, I added some some drops with OR2.

The main image stamped onto  Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock  and colored with Spectrum Noir Blendable Colored Pencils. I colored the darkest orange at the top of each letter in a row, then went back with the middle color and then the lightest at the bottom, softly blending each color with the one before. I used 021, 022, 026.

I used Die'sire Decorative Dies - Nouveau Stamping Frame to cut around the sentiment. Before removing it from the die, I dabbed in a little Distress Ink Pad spiced marmalade and Radiant Neon ink pads electric orange with a Sponge Dauber.

I cut the background down to an A2 size and sponged around the border with the neon orange.

I also sponged around the sentiment. I used a pointy cotton swap to get in the tight curves and also added some swirls with the neon ink. 

I layered over Shimmering Cardstock black.  I cut to allow for a nice wide border so you could see all the lovely shimmer.

There will be four fabulous, fun sets! 

Crafter's Companion has had several new releases. For more ideas, be sure to pop over to the Crafter's Companion Information Blog, as well as visit the Crafter's Companion Education  and Inspiration Team members.  You can see their latest designs by clicking on the names on the left side of my blog.

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New Today - Party Paws!

Party Paws new stamps are available today! I'm featuring images from part Party Paws - Sending Love and Christmas Cuddles.  One thing I really like about these images is the size - you can make a really cute finished card in a short amount of time.

The main image is stamped onto Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock and colored with Spectrum Noir Markers.  I used a combination of direct coloring to the cardstock and also tip to tip - use lighter shade to apply color to cardstock.  As you lay the color on the cardstock, the color starts out as dark and a natural blending occurs as the marker returns to its lighter color. I dabbed the Blender into color to give some texture and make it look like fur.

 bear, Blender, IG1, IG5, IG8, IG10, CR3

 hat: IG1, DR3, DR5, DR7 

 envelop shading and ground: IG1, Blender 

I used Die'sire Decorative Dies - Elegance Stamping Frame set (which I ran through my eBosser) to cut out the bear and decorative frame. I left the bear in the frame and added a light shade of Memento ink pad london fog on the inside of the border.  I then popped up the frame with Double Sided Adhesive Foam Circles. The sentiment is from the Party Paws Christmas Cuddles set. I fussy cut it and adhered it to the sign.  To add dimensional bling I added Stickles star dust to the white fur areas of his hat. NOTE: I used the UK sentiment version. The US version will have the US spelling. 

Crafter's Companion has had several new releases. For more ideas, be sure to pop over to the Crafter's Companion Information Blog, as well as visit the Crafter's Companion Education  and Inspiration Team members.  You can see their latest designs by clicking on the names on the left side of my blog.

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Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

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Party Paws Christmas Sneak Peek

My design today features this adorable image from the new Party Paws Release -  Noel.

I stamped the image onto Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock and colored with my Spectrum Noir Blendable Colored Pencils.

ribbon: 046, 047, 058

bear: 034, 112, 199, 120
hat: 024, 026, 027, 112 
tag: 112

I paper pieced some design paper for the present and cut him out with the largest die in the Die'sire Essentials Dies - Squares. I ran it through my eBosser and got the cut and emboss in one pass. I left the piece in the die and added a light shade of Memento Ink Dew Drops  london fog with a round blender tool. I filled in the one tiny area on the lid with Spectrum Noir Blendable Colored Pencil 026 and added grounding with 112. TIP: Edge your paper pieces with a black water based marker from the back side - just in case the marker slips, it will be on the back. 

I placed the cute little bear on a matching layer of design paper, over the Vintage Christmas Collection 8" x 8" Embossing Folder - Vintage Bows - so cute, matches the bow on the present!  For a touch of bling and dimension, I used Stickles star dust on his hat and to pop the dots in image. I stamped "Joy" on the tag from Sentimentals EZMount Stamp Set - Jingle Bells.

On the inside, I added sentiment from the Party Paws set.

The new release will include eight Stamp sets and a 

twin CD-ROM packed with colored images, design papers, sentiments and more!

Crafter's Companion has had several new releases. For more ideas, be sure to pop over to the Crafter's Companion Information Blog, as well as visit the Crafter's Companion Education  and Inspiration Team members.  You can see their latest designs by clicking on the names on the left side of my blog.

Thank you for visiting!!

Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

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