Crafter's Companion~ Adding Vinyl details with your dies

Happy Friday everyone, today I have a quick post for you on how to use your

dies with Vinyl for a quick and pretty gift. 

I used dies from the Enchanted  Forest Collection, like this little fairy from the SHINE BRIGHT set. I die cut it from Heat Transfer Vinyl with my Gemini Jr. Once I had all the pieces cut and I set out my design, I adhered the pieces to this canvas tote bag with a household iron (set to low-med) and parchment paper. 

And voila! A quick but pretty little gift idea!

Thanks for stopping by today. 

Spread Your Wings Tag

Happy Friday Crafty Friends! Today I have a lil' Tag

I made using my new Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor set.

 My fabulous bestie, Sharon, sent them to me so I had a play and I LOVE THEM!!! 

Thank you SHARON!! xx

Ok here is my little scene I created by watercoloring the background. Not bad for my first go, I'll have to keep playing with them to get the hang of them, but really like how well they blend and keep their color. :o)

I then stamped some fairies that Sharon also got me in Black Archival Ink...isn't she AMAZING???? Be sure to check out her blog and leave her some luv!! I also stamped some Impression Obsession  and Penny Black Flowers to create some foilage in the background using StazOn Midi's in Gothic Purple Blue Hawaii and Cloudy Sky. I then colored the fairy wings with Spectrum Noir  Sparkle Pens in Aquamarine and Cosmos. Love these too!! I inked around the edge with Black Soot Distress Ink and added some black and white paint splatters . I then stamped the sentiment from the Prima Finnabair "Don't Forget to Fly" set and finished with Hug Snug Black Seam Binding. 

Thanks for stoppin' by today and I hope to see you again soon. :o)

Faery Ink~ Naughty or Nice?

Good Morning Crafty Friends, I'm here to share a gift tag I created for

using the newly released Fable the Busy Elf

I think she's ADORABLE and couldn't wait to color her up! :o)

I created a tag with TH Tag Framelits die and Recollections DP's.  A sentiment from Dyan Reaveley's Christmas Words, snowflakes and dyed seam binding finish it off. 

I colored her up using SN Alcohol Markers and then fussy cut her out. And there we have it a cute lil' Christmas tag! :o)

 Thank you for stopping by and I sure hope I've inspired you to get crafty today! 

Don't forget to stop by our FB Page for giveaways, crafty chats, swaps and to share your makes-We love seeing what you create with Faery Ink Images.

Oh and did you know Faery Ink is on Instagram and Pinterest?

Share your makes and visit us for more inspiration!

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Julia Spiri~ Gnome Canvas

Happy Thursday Crafty Friends! 

I'm so excited to be able to share with you my make for the new challenge for

There will be a new challenge every second Thursday and it is an Anything Goes Challenge with a twist! Please check the rules here.

Now, onto our first challenge and the twist is:

USE SOMETHING NEW

So that could be a new die, technique, Embossing Folder Etc!

Here's a Mixed Media 8x10 Canvas I made using Little Gnome. As soon as I saw this image, I knew I had to make a magical little forest for her. 

 I used a lot of NEW and different mediums on the canvas- torn vintage papers, acrylic paints, Dylusions Mists, stencils and texture paste. 

I colored this little cutie with SN Markers and glued her onto chipboard and fussycut her out:

Isn't she sweet???

I made the tree by using cheese cloth and gel medium. After drying, I painted it with brown acrylic paint and glue on the tiny punched leaves...let me tell you I had a blister on my thumb from punching out so many. lol. I finished the tree with little Berries I had, as I thought they looked like "Magic" apples. lol Added a little metal birdcage charm

I stamped Sunny & Bright from So Suzy Stamps onto a wooden tag I gesso'd and inked with Frayed Burlap Distress ink. The little butterfly finished the tree.:o)

Next, I glued 4 "Leafy Border" Die cuts from MB to look like a meadow and used little Wooden Picket fences (gesso'd and Inked). Finished with some clay leaves I made and painted green.

And what's a magic forest without some Magic Mushrooms?? lol.I die cut these Lifestyle Crafts dies and then embossed them in Clear and Transparent (Sparkle) Embossing Powders.

I finished by layering Dragonfly and Fancy Butterfly 
from So Suzy Stamps which were stamped with Stazon Midi's in Blue Hawaii and Cactus Green. 

I hope I've inspired you to join in our New Challenge and I look forward to seeing your beautiful makes. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
Altered Eclectics September Challenge 

Artistic Stamper Challenge- Things with Wings 


Crafts Galore Challenge- Anything Goes 

Crafty Time Challenges- Anything But a Card 

Digistamps4Joy Challenge #116- Anything Goes 

Our Creative Corner Challenge- Shades of Autumn (the tree and leaves) 

Rhedd's Creative Spirit Septemeber Challenge 


World Wide Open Monthly Challenge- September 

Creative Moments Challenge #76- Anything Goes with a Sentiment

Wonderful Wednesday Challenge- Sept 2

Happy Craftin'!
~hugs~
Amy

Fae Believe...

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

I got to work with "Fae "Believe" Sign" for my Inspiration post today and I just think this stamp is too cute for words! It comes with the "Believe" sentiment in the sign and also a blank version. Here's my lil' Shake, Shake, Shaker card using the Blank version.

Fae "Believe" Sign, is from this month's new releases! I just love this little whimsical Fae and had a lot of fun with the Shaker element.

I used DP from MME and CS from Recollections, and I love the whimsical feel of the card with the soft color palette and DP's.

I colored the image with SN Markers and added some white Gellyroll marker for highlights. Finished with some Wink of Stella on her wings. Added a "Thinking of You" Sentiment from So Suzy Stamps

in Watermelon Adirondack Dye Ink.

To create the Shaker element, I used my Circle Dies from Lifestyle Crafts  and cut out the DP where I wanted the shaker to be. Cut a piece of acetate to glue from behind. Added some foam tape and sequins Mixture and adhered to my base card. Added a die cut bow from Crate Paper - Maggie Holmes Collection - Styleboard - Die Set and some white Enamel dots from MME.

Here's the inside of my card with the same design and a sentiment from Hero Arts- Year Round Sentiments :

I hope you've enjoyed my card today and I've inspired you to get crafty!

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

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

July's One Day Free Fae Digi from Faery Ink!

Good Morning Crafty Friends, and happy Friday!
I'm here to share a card I made for

Today this Digi, "Gabbie Flutter Fae" is FREE!! 

Isn't she fae-a-licious??? Love her! 

So hurry- quick, go and grab her while you can as she's only available for 

24 hours!

Now, without further ado...

I've been on a "coloring on kraft" kick lately, but I just can't help it! I just love how the Prismacolor Pencils just "POP"!

I couldn't decide on DP's so I went with inking up Heidi Swapp- 6x6 Triangle set stencils in Broken China Distress Ink and Angel Pink Memento Dew Drop Ink to create a soft background. Added a So Suzy Stamps Warm Sunshine Sentiment 

and some pretty Butterflies. 

I colored the image with Prismacolor Pencils  onto American Crafts Kraft Smooth CS. Used my Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles to diecut the image.

Here's the inside of my card using the same design as the front:

I hope I've inspired you to get crafty today! Don't forget, she's only available for 24 hours!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
Art By Miran Challenge #37- Anything Goes

Chocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenge #96- Flower in your Image

Simply Create Too Challenge #91- Anything Goes

4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #257- Anything Goes

Crafting with an Attitude Challenge #5- Anything Goes

http://avenue613.blogspot.ca/2015/07/challenge-134-anything-goes-woptional.html 

Crafting by Designs August Anything Goes Challenge 

Be sure to check out The Faery Ink for our New Releases this month, as they are AMAZING!!! 

Share your makes on our FB Page and on Instagram

 

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Bella Bubbles...

Good morning crafty friends!

It's my turn to host over at 

and for today, I used Bella Bubble Fae. 

I've been super excited to create with this image as it's so whimsical and cute! Love the bubbles and the lil' dragon!

I used CS from American Crafts. Instead of DP, I went for different circle shapes to reflect the bubbles in the image. I used different sizes of my Nesting Circles from Lifestyle Crafts and EK Tools Corner Punch. Finished with some Wink of Stella on the lilac circles only for added shimmer. 

I colored this cutie with SN markers and Prismacolor pencils. 

I sure hope I've inspired you today- Don't forget we still have a PASTELS FB Challenge going on here!

 

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

 

Love you Always!

Hi my Crafty Friends!

It's time for a new challenge over at

This month it is:

All you Need is Love!

I used Jewel and I went with one of my favorite color combos- Pastel Pink & Blue. 

Used CS from American Crafts and DP's from DCWV. Sentiments are Heidi Swapp. Used Ovals and Scalloped Oval Dies on the image from Spellbinders and Cupid Heart and Serafina Hearth from Memory Box.  Finished with eyelets, twine and flowers from my stash. I faux stitched the borders with Piercer from Stampin' Up! and White Gellyroll pen.

I colored the image with SN,Chameleon and Distress Markers. 

Here's the inside with another sentiment from Heidi Swapp:

I hope I've inspired you to join in the fun this challenge. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Robyn's Fetish Challenge #249 Anything Goes

That Craft Place Challenge- Feb 1st- Anything Goes

Digi Galore Challenge- Anything Goes with that Craft Place

My Sheri Crafts Challenge #149- Valentine's Day

Suzy Bee's Bloomin Challenge #65- Anything Goes with a Twist Real or Faux Stitching

(Did faux stitching)

Lacy Sunshine Challenge- Feb 1st- Have a heart Challenge

613 Avenue Create Challenge #109- Anything Goes

Dragonfly Dreams Challenge #14- Love is in the Air 

Jellypark Challenges- Feburary- Love is in the Air 

Sister Act Card Challenge #91- Anything Goes 

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Jasmine Catchin' Butterflies!

Happy Saturday Crafty Friends!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your family and Friends. I wish you all the very best in 2015 as well!

Ok, so I'm here to share a card I made for the Faery Ink Design Team Call. I just adore Amanda's creations, they are so sweet and versatile!

So wish me luck!

I used Jasmine Butterfly Catcher, she's a FREEBIE on the Faery Ink Blog . You should also check out the Faery Ink shop for all the adorable 

Faery Ink design images...something for everyone and every occasion. :o)

I used CS from American Crafts and DP from Craft Smith- Charming Charlotte Collection. I cut out the image with my Circle dies from Lifestyle Crafts and finished with Exotic Butterflies from Cheery Lynn Designs. Added a black Doily from Recollections for Texture and flowers from my stash for a pop of color!

I colored the image with SN Markers, Prismacolor Pencils, Moondust Gellyroll pen and Wink of Stella on the wings. 

Now, here's why I would like to be a DT member for Faery Ink Designs. I love the assortment of adorable images that Amanda has created. It's always fun to create with images that are so versatile. You can see how much Amanda enjoys drawing and creating as is evident in her designs. :o)

Now, on to the hard part...talking about one's self...what does one really say? hehehehe. Well I have a quirky sense of humor, enjoy crafting, watching Youtube videos for new techniques and ideas, I'm a team player and enjoy crafting with people who love it as much as I do. I have participated in the Faery Ink FB Challenges. I don't know that I have a "Style" persay...as I tend to go where the image or Challenge theme "takes me". I enjoy coloring and am practicing all the time to get better. ;o) And I love trying new techniques. 

Hmmm, oh right, I've been on other Design Teams and know what the position entails. I love commenting on submissions as it's always fun to see everyone's take on themes and challenges. Plus, you can always learn something new from everyone. 

I'm currently a team leader for Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenges, and am delighted to be on the following design teams: Creative Knockouts (2 cards/month), Sparkles Monthly Challenges (1/month), Emerald Faeries Challenges (1/month), My Whimsical Little World (2/month)  Meljen's Designs (2/month) and Inspiration Destination Challenges (1-2/month). I'm always on time with my creations, love working with different images and artists and take pride in my creations. :o)

Thank you Amanda and the Faery Ink DT for your consideration. Please email me amyalmeida20@gmail.com if you have any questions. 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Faery Ink Design Team Call

Sister Act Card Challenge #87- AG 

613 Avenue Create Challenge #103- AG 

Creative Fingers Challenge #61- AG 

Thank you for stoppin' by and Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Canadian Pip!

Hello my crafty friends!

It's time for a new challenge over at

Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenges!!!
 

Our theme this challenge is:

Patriotic Colors!

We have amazing sponsors this challenge:

 Prize: 2 Images

 Prize: 5 Images

Prize: 3 Images

Prize: 3 Images

Now, for my card this challenge, I went with Red and White for Canada's Colors. 

I used "Pip" from A & T Digital Stamps- Emerald Fairies

CS is from American Crafts. I letter pressed "Flourish" Plate from Stampin' Up! with Red Staz-on and embossed white CS with Tim Holtz "Drapery" EF. 

I colored the image with SN Markers and used glossy accents on the rain. I die cut the image with Labels Twenty-Five from Spellbinders. 

I finished it with "Savannah Border" from Memory Box & flowers and bling from Recollections. 

I sure hope you join us this challenge, we'd love to see your nation's Colors,Flags etc!

Nothing but the Fairy Best for You!

Happy Thursday my friends!

It's time for another challenge over at Creative Knockouts!!

Our theme this week:Things with WINGS

Our amazing sponsor this week is:

I used Holding A Flower. Just loved the earnest look on her pixie face. Too cute!

 I went with Spring colors as I'm anxiously waiting for it! 

I colored the image with SN Markers.

Card Recipe:

CS: American Crafts

DP: DCWV

Sentiment: Penny Black

Dies: Scalloped Circled from Spellbinders, Marvy Circle Punch.

Misc: Stickles in purple, Diamond and Yellow. Liquid pearls in Violet and Yellow. Lace Ribbons from Recollections.

Be sure to check out the gorgeous creations from my teamies and leave them some love. :o)

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
A Day For Daisies Challenge #91- Anything Goes 

The Shabby Tea Room- Week 210- Anything Goes 

Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge #27- Anything Goes 

Ooh la la Creations Challenge #152- To A Special Lady 

Cutie Pie Challenge #65- Cute one for Mum 

Simon Says Stamp- Glitter It! 

613 Avenue Create Challenge #63- Anything Goes with the option to use 2D or 3D flowers 

Sister Act Card Challenge #48- Anything Goes 

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy