Craft Stamper~ Beauty in Simplicity

Woohooo! It's time for another Challenge over at

This month, "anything goes" as long as you have used stamping somewhere on your project. Easy peasy right? 

Our prize this month is

What a fun prize- I so want to try these! Lol

This month, I used some Tim Holtz Goodies for my cards...yep I made 2!! Woot Woot!

I used Tim Holtz (Wild Plum) and Pinata (Baja Blue and Senorita Magenta) Alcohol Inks with blending solution on Yupo paper to create the background of the first card. I normally don't use a blending tool for my Alcohol Inks, but I found by just dropping the inks onto blending solution and blowing with a straw, it left areas a bit tacky where the AI settled and the Lift Ink didn't work as well with my image. So using the blending tool helped with using the Ranger Lift Ink...for me anyways lol ;o)

I then inked up the TH butterfly stamp/sentiment with Ranger's Lift Ink and stamped onto the AI panel. I then dabbed the areas with a paper towel...just ensure you use a clean part of the paper towel as you dab at new areas to avoid color transfer. Once you've dabbed most it, just wipe away the excess and voila, you have a pretty image show up in the alcohol ink. 

With the ink left on the stamps, I stamped off the second card. I love the softness of it. :) 

I finished both cards by adhering the panels to black cardstock bases cut to 4.25"x5.5". Some Nuvo Drops finished of both cards.

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

I can't wait to see your makes in this month's Challenge! Be sure to check out the DT's makes for more inspiration and leave them some luv. 

STAMPlorations~ Things With Wings Blog Hop!

Hi Crafty Friends, to help celebrate Spring, STAMPlorations is having a

So 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 make using Trendy Butterflies 2

I started with a piece of watercolor paper and added a layer of water to the paper for my base, then I added Magenta, Blue and a bit of Yellow, Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors to the wet paper. I then stamped small butterflies from the set onto Vellum in Gray StazOn ink and fussy cut out.

 I stamped the larger butterflie onto watercolor paper I painted with the yellow watercolor and fussy cut out. I added a sentiment and key to the large butterfly and some washi tape finished it off. 

And here's the inside of my card using sentiments from the SMILE STAMPlorations set:

I hope I made you smile today :o)

STAMPlorations~ April Mixed Media Challenge

Happy Sunday everyone, it's that time again for a new challenge over at

The theme is always anything mixed media goes, except a card! Just remember you must use at least one stencil (any brand) in your project. You have until the end of the month to play!   

 This month, I made an art card from an old Library Card using ARTplorations Honeycomb Delight Mini Stencil and STAMPlorations Trendy Butterflies 2. 

 I started by covering my card with old book paper then applying texture paste thru the Honeycomb Delight Mini Stencil. Once dry, I applied a light Gesso wash. I added some Dylusions Postbox Red Spray at the top and let it run down. Once dry, I splattered with black paint mixed with a bit of water. 

I stamped the Largest butterfly from the Trendy Butterflies 2 set onto acetate with black StazOn Ink and fussy cut it. I then stamped the image again onto old paper and cut it out but applied it to the card face down, as I only wanted the silhouette of the stamp so the text from the paper shows thru the acetate. I traced around the butterfly with a black watercolor pencil and waterbrush to add some shading. I stamped a sentiment in the top left corner and finished with some washi tapes and adhered it to black cardstock. 

There, we have it, another fun make using the fabulous stamps and stencils from STAMPlorations. :o) I sure hope I've inspired you to get crafty and join in our challenge. 

 

Journal Page~ We are all fragile!

Hi everyone! Only a few  more days until the weekend! woohoo! Hope y'all have some fun and crafty plans for it!

I'm here to share a Journal Page I did so I could play along with the CreativeKady Inpirational Prompt Stick Challenge "Try It Tuesday #4". 

Here are the prompts:

and here is my Journal Page:

I started by priming my journal page with Gesso. I inked a background with different shades of Distress Inks in Shaded Lilac, Dusty Concord and Seedless Preserves so I could keep with the one color prompt. I then Stenciled over it with Shaded Lilac using Heidi Swapp Squared Lattice Stencil. For the orange prompt, I used Dylusions Circles Stencil ( DYS40668) and misted it with water in the top right and bottom left corners. I stamped some "Script" with an unknown stamp (got it at a swap sorry!) in Archival "Deept Purple" Ink. Punched out some circles from Dictionary Paper  and outlined with a purple Staedtler Karat Watercolor Crayon and went over it with a wet brush. Finshed with some drips using "Crushed Grape" Dylusions Spray. I also added some splatter using "After Midnight" for added depth. Used Golden Matte Medium to adhere the Quote I found on Pinterest that I printed onto Tissue Paper. I outlined the quote using Derwent Charcoal Pencil.

Finished by adding the Butterfly, with a little Clear Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen , that I found online at PNGIMG.com and cut out using my silhouette. I added some pop dots to the wings for added dimension. 

I had a lot of fun with this Challenge and getting Inky in the process! lol

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you leave a comment, as I love hearing form you! :o)

a2z Scrapbooking~Winged Friends

Happy  Valentine's Day everyone!

 

Today, I'm here to share with you a Journal Page I did using the

Hero Arts Digital Download: Winged Friends.

 Isn't that buttefly and Dragonfly gorgeous???LURVE!!

 

Stencils are great for adding dimension and texture to your crafty makes, why don't you check out the fabulous selection here. PLUS, they are so much fun to get inky with! lol!

I hope I've inspired you to have some fun with Mixed Media. Please check out the a2z Scrapbooking blog for more details and pictures on how I did this Journal page.:o)

Supplies:

Hero Arts Digital Download: Winged Friends

Strathmore Visual Mixed Media Journal

Liquitex White Gesso

Hero Arts Unicorn Pigment Ink

Hero Arts Map Grid Stencil

Ranger Texture Paste

Ranger Matte Medium

Neocolor II Crayons

Spectrum Noir Markers

Faber Castell Pitt Big Brush Pen

White Signo Gel Pen

Jet Black Archival Ink

If you are in need of any Crafty items from the a2z Scrapbooking store feel free to use promo code Amy15 at the checkout to obtain 15% off any purchase of $25 or more (shipping excluded)

 

Don't forget to enter this month’s challenge: Masking.

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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~

Thank You Kraft Style!

Happy Wednesday friends!

I'm here to share my make for 

It's always an Anything Goes Challenge! 

Our amazing Sponsors this challenge are:

I used Butterfly & Sunflower from Eureka 

I printed the image onto Kraft CS from Recollections and colored with Prismacolor Pencils. Added a "Thank You" Die in Coral CS from Recollections. I then doodled a border and finished it off with Liquid Pearls and some Diamond Stickles on the flowers.  

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
Sisters of Craft Challenge- July- Anything Goes

Not Just Cards Challenges- Challenge 22- Anything Goes

A2Z Scrapbooking Linky Party- July- CAS

Digi Galore Challenges- July- Summery/Bright

 I sure hope I've inspired your to come and play along with us this challenge. Check out my teamies amazing Makes for more inspiration!

Happy Craftin'!
~hugs~
Amy

Butterfly Easel and Christmas Tag!

Happy Wednesday friends!

I'm here to share 2 DT Makes for 

It's always an Anything Goes Challenge! 

Our amazing Sponsors this challenge are:

&

My first make is an Easel Card using Eden Blossoms from Polkadoodles. 

I used CS from American Crafts and DP I got from a Crafty Magazine, sorry, I can't recall which one. Added some Flower Dies from Lalaland Crafts April 2015 Club Kit.

I colored this pretty image with Chameleon Pens and White Gelly Roll Pen;  finished with Wink of Stella on the Flowers and Butterfly Bodies.

I added a couple of Cheery Lynn Designs Large Exotic Butterflies. Stamped  'Cherish the Moments' from So Suzy Stamps onto Vellum and embossed with Plum EP from Recollections. Added Liquid Pearls to the Butterfly bodies as well for added texture.

Inside sentiment  is 'Magical Birthday Wishes' from C.C. Designs.

Lastly, the border is Butterfly Border Punch from Martha Stewart Crafts.

My second make this week is a Christmas Tag using 'Winter Girl' from SLSLines. It's never too early to start on Christmas tags and cards, am I right? ;o)

I cut out the image with a Tag template I made and layered onto CS from American Crafts. Finshed with Some Ribbon and Snowflakes from my Stash and Martha Stewart Snowflake punch. 

Colored the image with SN Markers and added Wink of Stella to all the fur trim. (Just can't tell in the photograph) Sentiment is from Close to My Heart Stamps.

Here's the Back using "To & From" sentiments from Molly Bloom Designs and "Merry little Christmas" from Recollections.

Be sure to check out my teamies creative makes this challenge, as they are truly AMAZING!

Happy Craftin'!
~hugs~
Amy

Faery Ink New Release~ Peace Fairy

Good Morning Crafty Friends, I'm here to share a card I made for the New Release over at

I got to work with PEACE FAIRY and what a cutie!

I used CS from American Crafts and DP from Recollections. Memory Box Flower and Cheery Lynn Exotic Butterfly Dies were used. Finished with a Sentiment Sticker from Michael's and Button and Twine from my stash. 

I colored the image with SN Markers and Prismacolor Pencils- added some Wink of Stella on the Wings:

 Added some clouds in the background with Pebbles Inc. Pastel Chalk.

Here's the inside of the card which I haven't put a sentiment in, as I'm not sure what I'm using it for as it's so versatile, could be "Miss You", "Thinking of You" or even "Happy Birthday". :o)

I hope you've been inspired to create!

Don't Forget there is still time to participate in our FB CHALLENGE- SCENERY!

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~