STAMPlorations~ Make a Wish

Hello Crafty Friends, I'm up on the STAMPlorations blog with another fun tutorial using the STAMPlorations Feathery- October 2017 Stamp set and matching dies.  

Be sure to check out the STAMPlorations blog for the step-by-step tutorial. :o)

Here's my bright and cheery card:

Thank you so much for stopping by, and I hope I've inspired you to have fun with watercolors and die cuts. 

 Oh and don't forget if you use code "STAMPGIRLAMY" you can get 20% off your purchase at the STAMPlorations Shop! 

STAMPlorations~ Things With Wings Hop Reminder!

Hi Crafty Friends, I'm back to remind you that STAMPlorations is having a

So you still have plenty of time to hop along and comment on the blog and the designers beautiful "THINGS WITH WINGS" projects or link up a Spring themed project  here for your chance to win the following prizes

-Three randomly drawn winners from all comments left on the STAMPlorations blog and participating designers blog will each receive a $10 gift certificate to the store

- One randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive Trendy Butterflies 2 + either Flutter Zen 1 or Flutter Zen 2 layering dies

-One randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive Sweet Spring Wishes stamp set + Dragonfly layering dies

- One randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive the Trendy Spring Blooms dies

- One randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive the Sweet Spring Wishes phrase dies

- One randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive a $20 gift certificate to the store.

Amazing prizes right??? :o)

Here's my makes using ARTplorations Two Feathers Stencil, STAMPlorations Smile 

& Trendy Feathers 2 stamp sets and CUTplorations Smile Word Die

I went with fun Spring Colors and of course Feathers are "Things with Wings". I started with some old Library cards that I applied Gelatos in random color blocks. I laid the Two FeathersStencil on and applied white acrylic paint around the stencil so only the Gelato's beneath the feather peeked through. 

I then stamped feathers from the Trendy Feathers 2 set onto acetate with StazOn Ink in Olive Green and Blazing Red and fussy cut it out once dried. I adhered it to the stenciled feather with a thin line of clear glue. 

 

I then stamped sentiments from the Smile Stamp Set and added the Smile diecut. I finished with a fun doodled border using Sharpie Markers and adhered it to a CS base. 

I loved how these turned out and they were so fun to make. I sure hope I've inspired you to Link Up and to continue Hoppin' along! 

Two Paper Divas~ CAS Purple Simplicity

Good Morning everyone, I'm back to share with you a lil' Card I made for Two Paper Divas

using the new ENJOY THE LITTLE THINGS set from October's New Releases. I just LOVE this sentiment and know I'll be using it quite a bit because It's all about the little things right? ;o)

I went with different shades of Purple (Shaded Lilac, Dusty Concord and Seedless Preserves) Distress Inks in order to participate in the THE HOP TO STOP 2016. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this hop is designed to raise awareness about domestic violence, an issue that impacts 1 in 3 women, and the resources that are available to assist victims of domestic violence. So come play along and just remember to use Purple somewhere on your make. :o)

I used the shaded Lilac and Dusty Concord for my background and then went over a Dylusions Circles stencil with Seedless Preserves in random areas. A little purple washi tape was used to help position the focal point.  

I stamped the ENJOY THE LITTLE THINGS

sentiment in StazOn Gothic Purple on a circle die cut and matted it onto black and adhered it using foam tape for added dimension. A little Spellbinders Feather Die cut with purple twine finished it all off. I matted it all onto black CS and then a 4.25' x 5.5' purple base card. 

 Thank you for stoppin' by and be sure to join me next week to see another fun make using October's NEW RELEASES!!

Wait...don't forget to check out Two Paper Divas on the blog, FB, Instagram and Pinterest for more product information, DT Inspiration and New Releases.

Two Paper Divas~ Fun with Alcohol Inks

Good Morning everyone, I'm back to share with you another double feature for

using Feathers and A Cup of Kindness. I have two cards using Alcohol Ink blended backgrounds with these two stamp sets...I must say, these are two of my fav's!!! :o)

For the card bases, I dabbed different alcohol inks onto glossy cardstock. This is a fun technique and therapeutic..as you can stomp your blending tool all around. hehehehe

For the first card, I went with pastel pink and blue. Not a normal color palette for me but was quite pleased with the softness of it. :o)

I stamped the cup and sentiment from the  A Cup of Kindness set with Jet Black Archival Ink. I then inked up white ribbon with Spun SugarDistress Stain as I didn't have a pale pink ribbon...Distress Stains are great for matching up Ribbon and embellishments to you projects. ;o) 

  

A vintage button finished it off. 

Here's the inside:

For the second card, I mixed pink and purple alcohol inks and in my second ink up...I got those dark spots...but I liked them, so kept this piece. Sometimes, it's the errors that turn into beauties! ;o)

 I stamped the feathers and sentiment from the Feathers set with the black archival ink. and just added some "CrushedGrape" Nuvo Crystal Drops for some dimension. 

Here's the inside:

I used a tricolor pigment ink pad, and LURVE how the feather came out:

There you have it, some CAS cards that are both quick and fun to do! :o)  

 

Thank you for stoppin' by and be sure to join me next Friday to see another fun make using this September's NEW RELEASES!! ;o)

Wait...don't forget to check out Two Paper Divas on the blog, FB, Instagram and Pinterest for more product information, DT Inspiration and New Releases.

Two Paper Divas~ Dreamcatcher

Happy Friday Crafty Friends, I'm back to share with you an lil' make I made for

using April's newly released Feathers. As soon as I saw this set, I knew I would be making it into a Dreamcatcher and I'm loving how it turned out. 

 I used Distress Inks- Pickled Raspberry, Worn Lipstick and Abandoned Coral on Watercolor Cardstock for my background. Then used a Heidi Swapp Stencil with Seedless Preserves Distress Ink in the corners and finished with some water droplets.  

I stamped the leaves onto Watercolor Paper and used different Distress Inks and fussy cut them out. Love the vibrant colors. I used "Dream Big" from the Dream Big Set as I thought it was the perfect sentiment to go with my dreamcatcher. :o)

For the actual Dreamcatcher I die cut the circle using 2 different sized Circle dies and wrapped it with twine from my stash. I then embossed the feathers in white EP onto Vellum and attached to the back of the dreamcatcher. I love the white feathers in contrast to the vibrant colors I used on the card. Some enamel dots to portray beads on the dreamcatcher finish it off.

Here's the inside using the feathers again

I sure hope I've inspired you to DREAM BIG today and get crafty!

Join me next Friday to see my make using this month's new releases. Oh and don't forget to check the Blog for our new challenge starting next Monday! 

Don't forget to check out Two Paper Divas on the blog, FB, Instagram and Pinterest for more product information, DT Inspiration and New Releases. 

 

Faery Ink~ Owl Ride

Good Morning Crafty Friends, I'm here to share a card I made for

 using the New Release "Owl Ride" Digi. 

I started with a piece of water colored paper and gluing down little square scraps of paper in both the top left and bottom right corners. I then went over them with Twinkling H20's in Cinnamon and Burnt Umber; I also added a few swipes of Gesso to break up the color a bit. I stamped feathers and "Fly Away" from Hampton Arts "Birds" Stamp and Stencil Vintologie Set in Jet Black Archival Ink and added some Burlap and Cheesecloth from my stash. Finished it with some Recollections Bling Dots.  

I printed the image onto Kraft Cardstock and colored it with Prismacolor Pencils. Love the softness it lends to the image. 

 

I used Foam Dots to give the image more dimension:

 

And here's the inside of my card using a sentiment and feathers from Hampton Arts "Birds" Stamp and Stencil Vintologie Set:

 

I hope I've inspired you to get crafty today, thank you for stopping by. :o)

 

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy   

Faery Ink ~ All a Flutter

Good Morning Crafty Friends, I'm here to share a card I made for

I got to work with "Amber Exotic Fowl" for my Inspiration post today and Wow, what a gorgeous image!

I used CS from American Crafts and DP "Garden Party" from Pebbles- AC. Added a Birdcage 2 from Spellbinders and "feathers" From We R Memory Keepers. Finished with some Jolee Lilac Stickers and Bling from my Stash. 

I colored the image with SN Markers and chalked the clouds with Blue Pastel Chalk from Pebbles Inc.

I hope I've inspired you today!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
Karleigh Sue Sexy Challenge- July - It's hot outside Baby! 

Sisters of Craft Challenge- July- Anything Goes

Not Just Cards Challenges- Challenge 22- Anything Goes


Digi Galore Challenges- July- Summery/Bright

Be sure to check out The Faery Ink FB Group for Monthly Challenges, Freebies, Giveaways etc!

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Masked Beauty

Happy Wednesday friends!

I'm here to share my DT card for 

It's an Anything Goes Challenge! 

Our amazing Sponsor this challenge is:

I used DOLL FACE #3. 

I used DP from DCWV and CS from American Crafts. Corrugated Black DP is from the Dollar store...GREAT FIND! lol.  Used Sizzix Regal Frame Dies. Finished with Feathers, Satin roses and enamel dots from my Stash. 

I colored the image with SN markers and Prismacolor Pencils. Also used White Gellyroll marker. 

Here's a sideview and how I tucked the Feathers and roses and popped up the image:

Here's the inside- I left it blank until I figure out what I want to use it for. LOL

Be sure to check out my teamies awesome makes this challenge!

 

Creative Knockouts Challenge #7- Paper Piecing

Happy Thursday Everyone!

It's time for another challenge over at Creative Knockout Challenges.

Our theme this week is: PAPER PIECING

Our lovely sponsor this week is: Crafty Sentiments Designs.

 

I had the pleasure of working with Scilla Fairy. Such a whimsical image and so much fun to work with!

 I used DP from DCVW and CS from American Crafts. Flowers, Feathers and bling are from Recollections. 

I used SN markers to color the image, Stickles in yellow for the flower center and Diamond Stickles on the hair and shoe beads. I sponged around the image in Colorbox Pink to soften it up. The Sentiment is from Stampin' Up!

Here's a closer look at the image:

 That's my card for this challenge and I can't wait to see your paper piecing creations this week! Be sure to check out my teamies blogs for more inspiration. 

I'd like to enter the following Challenge:

A Creative Romance- #11- Pink

Word Art Wednesday #102- Anything Goes

Challenges 4 Everybody #31- Anything Goes 

 My Creative Moments Wordplay October

 

~hugs~

Amy

Shoe Birthday Card and Gift Box

My Mother's Birthday falls 2 weeks after Mother's Day...so every year I try to distinguish the two apart and do something different for both occasions.  You can view the Mother's Day card in a previous post.

I bought my mother a pair of earrings but the box is pretty evident in distinguishing what it is and if you knew my mother....she loves surprises!!! So this year, I made a little “Lunch Box” Gift box and Card.

The Following Supplies were used for the Gift Box:

Cricut Cartridges- Tags, Bags, Boxes and More 2

Cricut Projects- Flower Shoppe

“Mom”- All in the Family Large Sentiments from Just Rite

Versamark Ink

Eggplant Pearl Embossing Powder from Recollections

Heat Gun

Small Circle Punch from Marvy Uchida

Sookwang Tape

Craft Glue

Various cardstock shades from  from American Crafts Pastels Collection

She loved carrying the box and now has it proudly displayed on her mantle, so it was worth the paper cuts assembling it! :o)

Not only does my mother enjoy surprises, she also has a flair for SHOES!!! Like mother, like daughter. 

For this card, I used the following supplies:

Fashion Shoe Digital Stamp from Justinklined.

Border Bling from Gina K. Stamps

Dew Drop Purple Hydrangea Chalk Ink

Spectrum Noir Markers

Liquid Pearls in Lavender Lace

Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock from Crafter's Companion (For when using alcohol markers)

Different shades of Purple cardstock from American Crafts Pastels Collection

Purple Shimmer cardstock from DCWV Shimmer Stack Collection

Paper Piercer and template from Stampin' Up!

SpellBinders Nestabilities- Scalloped Ovals,  Labels Twenty-Five & Labels Fourteen Dies

Prima Heartshaped Pearl Flower

Feather and Pearls for embellishments.

Pop Dots

This too was a hit, but then again, what woman doesn't like a fabulous shoe???

Happy Craftin'!

Amy