Psssst, local friends! This card is likely to be one of the 3 projects in my upcoming 1st Saturday Stampin' class coming up next weekend. Easily stamped, easily assembled ... even beginner stampers can do this one with success!
Inky (((hugs))),
Most Wonderful Time !
Monday, August 29, 2016
I know ... we're just now closing out August, kids are just getting settled back into their school routines, and here I come with a Christmas card! (This from a gal who silently groans when local stores start loading up on Christmas items earlier & earlier each year.) What can I say?
It all started with this week's Featured Stamper FS499 challenge over at Splitcoaststampers. Congrats to Mary Deatherage on her FS week! Just a minute or so into browsing Mary's gallery, I had an 'instant' idea. Don't you love it when ideas come so easily? It's so fun to have everything seem to 'fall into place' easily. (Says one who has a few glitches pop up from time to time.)
Originally, I was headed back to my former love of adding a little bow along the left side vertical ribbon line ... but then I remembered the little holly dies in the upcoming Christmas Stockings Thinlits set. Sizing seemed just perfect for the connection between the large sentiment and the little holly prints in the Presents & Pinecones designer paper. Holly leaves are die cut from Emerald Envy C/S, and 3 Rhinestones were colored with a retired Blendabilities marker. Any brand alcohol marker you have will work for this if you don't have the retired Blendies. (This reminds me ... I had a sweet Copic intervention of sorts over the weekend. I need to edit some pics & share in a day or so!)
Psssst, local friends! This card is likely to be one of the 3 projects in my upcoming 1st Saturday Stampin' class coming up next weekend. Easily stamped, easily assembled ... even beginner stampers can do this one with success!
Inky (((hugs))),
Psssst, local friends! This card is likely to be one of the 3 projects in my upcoming 1st Saturday Stampin' class coming up next weekend. Easily stamped, easily assembled ... even beginner stampers can do this one with success!
Inky (((hugs))),
The Mouse & the Pine Branch
Friday, August 26, 2016
Just had to get out a watercolor brush, SU inks, and the new Holiday Catalog stamp set, Merry Mice. I had to! This stamp set is just too cute to miss, in my opinion. No, I'm not a master at watercolor. But that doesn't keep me from enjoying the process!
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Can you spot the 3 new items here that are coming up on September 1 in the new Holiday Catalog?
Very easy to reproduce. Do your watercoloring on a lap desk if you like to color while relaxing in the evening for card production later!
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Please contact me if I can help in any way. And remember, the limited Thoughtful Branches bundle is vanishing at the end of August!
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Inky (((hugggsss))),
Inky (((hugggsss))),
Glimmer, Glitter, & Awesome!
Sunday, August 21, 2016
OMGosh! I'm so excited to share this with you today!
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It all started with this week's inspiration challenge at SCS ... IC559, featuring the EcoCycled Etsy shop for visual inspiration Keyword through it all is: text . Not the messages sent via smart phones ... but literally pages of printed information.
When I began to browse, I immediately thought of the great contrast created with black paired with red or yellow. As it turned out, I managed to avoid making a choice ... go for both!
Say "Hello!" to one of the coolest new products coming up in the Holiday Catalog ... Real Red Glitter Embossing Powder. I knew it would be a favorite for me ... and I was right. It's glitter packed into embossing powder for a super-jazzy look! Stamp with the VersaMark pad, use your Heat Tool to melt the embossing powder, and let it sparkle up your coming Christmas creations & more!
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Faux lightbulbs are made by punching Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper with the 1/8" Handheld Circle Punch. The continued the lightbulb effect features punched Red Glimmer Paper, all adhered with bitty little dots of Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Remember to grab your Stampin' Write Markers to add some extra oomph to the marquee!
Thanks so much for your online orders! Remember that I'm always happy to answer your questions & assist in any way I can, so don't be shy. ;)
Inky (((hugs))),
Bev's Soap Box - Stampy Friends
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Time for Bev's Soap Box ...
Stampy Friends - and What's that all about anyway?!
Have you ever wondered about the friendships created through the love of stamping ... Let me assure you that there are true blessings to be enjoyed. Stamping has brought the most amazing people into my life, both near & far, far away.
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Mega Thank You, Brian! Click here to see Brian's original. Just a few little changes and this bear was bringing joy to my weekend class!
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Gotta love adding dimension on cards, whether it's via texture or lifting images with Stampin' Dimensionals.
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Need a specialty card?! Here's what resulted in class when a brand new stamper said she needs a card for a new baby girl:
Still the same Bear Hugs stamp set & dies ... just a color switch to Pink Pirouette for the parachute (Weather Together) and added the bow image from the bear set!
Hope you found some inspiration here today!
Inky (((hugggsss))),
Do You Stamp with a Purpose or Just from Inspiration? **DTGD
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
There are times when I create with a particular person in mind. Of course, there are times when I create simply 'because', or because I'm preparing for a class, or an event, or maybe I'm adding to my supply of cards to be sent at another time ... i.e. the stash. This one came about with a someone in mind who lives near an ocean. Can you see it?
This week over at Splitcoaststampers features the annual Dare to Get Dirty Challenges! These challenges are presented by SCS Dirty Dozen members and alumni as a special 'thank you' treat to all who are members of the SCS Fan Club.
My sweet friend Judy Rozema (StampingQueenJAR) posted the DTGD16StampingQueenJAR challenge that just reached right out to me ... I was compelled to participate by the challenge itself, without obligation but just that 'need'. KWIM?
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Inside I create a super-simplified echo of the front view. The awesome sentiments are from the new Flourishing Phrases stamp set. It's such a beautiful 2-box set that has sentiments for front and interior, and meets a multitude of needs. Texture on the front comes from the new Seaside 6"X6" embossing folder.
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Meanwhile, back to getting ready for next weekend's 1st Saturday Stampin' class. If you're in the area, you're invited to click to check my class calendar to select a stampin' opportunity coming up!
Inky (((hugs))),
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