Splashes of Watercolor

I’m just finishing up my Halloween cards.  Good thing too, because some of them have to go to Virginia and some to Florida.  They’re all going in the mail today!

These first 2 cards are for the 2 youngest granddaughters - ages 15 months and 6 months.  The 6 month old is dressing up as a ladybug, so this Pink Cat Studio digi stamp Itty Bitty Betty - Ladybug Costume is just perfect!!  I know red is not your usual Halloween color, but it’s certainly appropriate here.

How about those gorgeous tissue paper flowers??  (You really have to click on the photo to make it larger so you can get the full effect of how pretty they are.)  Mona Pendleton did a fantastic video on how to make them.  You’ll find it HERE on the JUGS challenge blog, because that’s this week’s challenge - to make something with one of Mona’s flowers on it.

I followed Mona’s instructions, but used the Dahlia Nestabilities because I don’t have the Blossom ones.  My white tissue paper was brayered with real red ink.  I may not have let the brayered tissue paper dry long enough because when I took the eight layers out of the die, they were kind of melded together and I had to take my piercing tool and carefully separate the layers. I did try it again later with precolored pink tissue paper and did not have the same problem.  Another time saving hint: instead of cutting 8 squares for each size die, I just folded my tissue paper until there were 8 layers.  Much easier!!

Individual photos:

Now here’s the last of my Halloween creations.  It uses the MOJO109 layout and the Rubbernecker Stamps Halloween Set 2 cute little “Witchie Poo”.  Don’t you just love the Skull Trick or Treat paper from Fancy Pants?

All 3 of these cards qualify for entry to the Copic Creations challenge #14.  Check it out!

Thanks for visiting me today!  See you soon!

CUTIE PIE HALLOWEEN SET:

• Stamps: Itty Bitty Betty - Ladybug Costume digi stamp - Pink Cat Studio
• Paper: Neenah white, red, Boo to You from Bewitching Webs - My Mind’s Eye
  
• Ink: computer, red
  
• Other: brayer, tissue paper; Dahlia, circle, scallop circles Nestabilities; paper piercer & mat, white gel pen, rhinestone brads, foam tape, Distress stickles - rock candy, sewing machine, Copic markers:
  

WITCHIE POO:

• Stamps: Halloween Set 2 (474), sentiment - Halloween Set 1 (473) - Rubbernecker Stamps
  
• Paper: Neenah white, Fresh Paint glitter paper pack - K & Company, Skull - Trick or Treat - Fancy Pants, Monster Mash - Boo to You - My Mind’s Eye
• Ink: Memento - tuxedo black
  
• Other: classic rectangle, circle & petite oval Nestabilities, ribbon, stickles - black diamond, starry nights, corner chomper - deco, foam tape, white gel pen, Copic markers:

I love this magical Christmas tree.  But I have to confess that I didn’t realize it was a tree at first.  After all, the name of the Rubbernecker stamp set is Snowflakes and Stardust.  And I used the swirly image as stardust on THIS CARD.

So when my friends starting making comments about how I used the “tree” image, I thought “huh?”  Silly me!  I get it now!  Blonde, ya know!

The brown tree is stamped on watercolor paper using Ranger Archival ink so it wouldn’t bleed.  Then I misted the paper and stamped the “leaves” (stardust) in 4 different shades of green.  When that was dry I stamped the garland in melon and the star on top in curry (no misting).

After the image was cut using a Labels 4 Nestabilities die and while the die was still attached, I sponged a little melon ink on the sides.  Then I smushed a glue pad along the sides and randomly over the image and sprinkled on glass glitter.

I also used the glitter on the sentiment panel.  It’s hard to tell, but there’s a tiny yellow rhinestone on the star.

That’s it…my magical stardust Christmas tree!!  Thanks for stopping by!

• Stamps: Snowflakes & Stardust (481) (Rubbernecker Stamps)
  
• Paper: watercolor paper, melon, Eskimo Kisses (Basic Grey)
• Ink: Ranger Archival - coffee; wasabi, olive, kiwi, melon, curry, artichoke
• Other: Labels 4 Nestabilities, sponge dabber, raspberry fizz ribbon (Papertrey Ink), Palette Stamp & Stick glue pad, FloraCraft glass glitter, Martha Stewart 2008 snowflake, rhinestone stickers, Ranger mini-mister

I had a lot of fun playing around while making the background for this card.  It all started with a glossy magazine page.

I used an alcohol ink blending tool and 3 different colors of alcohol ink (the same way you’d do it on glossy cardstock or a manila tag).  Then I stamped the Leaf from Rubbernecker Stamps in Versamark several times and embossed with gold tinsel ep.  Here’s what it looked like before I cut out the inked part:

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The leaf branch from the new Fall Trilogy set was colored using Tombow markers then stamped on damp watercolor paper.  I overstamped it with the word Friend from the same set using Ranger Archival ink in coffee after the paper dried.

You may be able to see how the finished background on the card is darker than in the first photo.  That’s because I wanted the bright colors toned down a little, so I sponged over the entire piece with Ranger Distress ink in brushed corduroy and let that dry before assembling the card.

Well, that’s it for today!  Thanks for stopping by!

• Stamps: Leaf set (868 869 870 SO), Fall Trilogy (480) - Rubbernecker Stamps
  
• Paper: watercolor, glossy magazine page, pomegranate, marigold, olive
  
• Ink: Adirondack alcohol - lettuce, butterscotch, cranberry, Versamark, Distress - brushed corduroy, Archival - coffee, Tombow markers 098, 757, 993
  
• Other: alcohol ink applicator, sponge dabber, gold tinsel ep, scallop border punch, corner rounder punch, brads, ribbon, CB embossing borders folder - Just My Type

My card today was so totally inspired by Nichole Heady’s snowy layers card HERE.  I always love the fresh, clean, simple yet beautiful style of all of her creations.

I’ve used the new Rubbernecker Snowflakes & Stardust set for my simple, shimmery card.  The snow swirl, the star and the top edges of each of the snowy layers were all created using Versamark and Stardust embossing powder.  So shimmery in real life!

Thanks for stopping by to take a look!

• Stamps: Snowflakes & Stardust set - Rubbernecker Stamps
  
• Paper: vintage cream, kraft, ocean tides - Papertrey Ink
  
• Ink: vintage cream - Papertrey Ink, Versamark, soft suede
• Other: Stardust embossing powder, heat gun, sponge dabber
  

I LOVE these new Rubbernecker Fall Trilogy set images.  They’re so beautiful and versatile!  I’ve used one of the branches and some yummy Earth Love paper from Cosmo Cricket for my card today.

The branch was stamped directly onto the patterned paper using Versamark and soft suede ink, then clear embossed.  I cut it out by tracing around an oval Nestabilities die then hand cutting it.  The background layer was cut using a Labels 8 Nestabilties die.

Thanks for visiting!

• Stamps: Fall Trilogy set - Rubbernecker Stamps
• Paper: vintage cream - Papertrey Ink, soft suede textured - SU, Earth Love 6 x 6 mini deck - Cosmo Cricket
  
• Ink: Versamark, soft suede, Ranger Distress antique linen
  
• Other: oval & Labels 8 Nestabilities dies, clear EP, corner rounder punch, button, twine (PTI), foam tape
  

This is another card I created using the 2S4U sketch for last week.  This time I used a little Mummy boy and sentiment from the Rubbernecker Halloween Set 2 (474).  I just love this little guy’s whopsided eyes!  I tried to make the 3 circles look a little like eyeballs, but didn’t do so great on that!

Thanks for stopping by to take a look!  I hope to have another Rubbernecker card for you tomorrow using the new Fall Trilogy set.

• Stamps: Halloween Set 2 (474)- Rubbernecker Stamps
  
• Paper: kraft, pumpkin pie, Prism black, Spooky Collection - Target
• Ink: Memento - tuxedo black (image), Versafine - onyx black (sentiment), Ranger Distress - black soot (DTP on circle)
• Other: Prismacolor pencils, gamsol & stumps, circle Nestabilities, 1″, 3/4″, & 1/4″ circle punches, ribbon, foam tape

The Rubbernecker Red Hot Mommas are having another Blog Stroll.  A little less formal this time!  You’ll need to start at the Rubbernecker blog and visit all the DT members’ blogs, leaving comments along the way.  Be sure to leave one at every blog to increase your chances of winning one of the newest releases!

I’ve used Halloween Set 1 (473) for my “Bewitching Hour” card.  Love these swirly images.  Perfect for a bewitching evening silhouette scene!

Here are the other participants in today’s stroll:

Rubbernecker blog (start here)

Bev

Candy

Joan

Juliana

Kittie

and Tammy Hershberger - our Guest Designer

Head over to the  Rubbernecker blog to see the new releases and to start the stroll.  Good luck to everyone!

• Stamps: Halloween Set 1 (473)
  
• Paper: black, vellum, 7 Gypsies - Gypsy Market papers, Making Memories - Halloween 6×6 pad
  
• Ink: Versafine - onyx black, Ranger Distress - antique linen
  
• Other: circle Nestabilities, sponge dabber, clear EP, Tim Holtz heat tool, Tim Holtz tiny attacher, foam tape

***Thank you for participating!  This blog hop is now closed.

Hello and welcome to my blog.  A group of us got together and thought it would be fun to introduce you to different stampers, their styles and blogs.  Perhaps you’ll find an new artist that you would like to visit again!  We are called Stampers United and today we are having a Blog Hop!  Not only will you hopefully be able to visit some new and exciting blogs, but there are prizes for you to win along the way, with a hugely fantastic Grand Prize at the end! 

In order to have a chance at winning the Grand Prize, you must gather a phrase along the Blog Hop.  Each stamper will have a particular word listed on their blog and as long as you visit them in order, you will have the phrase at the end. Claudia Rosa will pick the Grand Prize winner and make the announcement Monday on her blog.  If that person knows the complete correct phrase, they’ve won!  If not, Claudia will pick another until she finds a winner.  Don’t you hope it’s you?

To start off, you must begin at the Stampers United Blog!  If you have arrived at my blog from there,  then you are on the correct course. 

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Today I’ve chosen to show you a “girly” Halloween card.  Just look at all the glitter and that sweet little witch!  She’s stamped on Neenah cardstock with Memento ink and colored with Copic markers, then highlighted with Prismacolor pencils.  Of course I added some Stickles on her outfit to go with all the glittery papers and spiders!  (Yes, the spiders are glittery.  It’s just hard to tell in the photo.)  The sentiment was stamped directly on the patterned paper and coated with a layer of the new Rock Candy Distress Crackle Paint.

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My word in the blog phrase is THANKS, and your next word can be found at Carole’s blog - Stardust Gems and Ribbons. 

We hope you are enjoying this special Blog Hop and that you are finding something new and exciting along the way.  Thanks for joining us today!  And a huge thank you to all the wonderful sponsors of today’s Blog Hop.

• Stamps: Halloween Set 2 (474) - Rubbernecker Stamps
  
• Paper: Neenah white, K & Company Fresh Paint glitter paper pack, Spooky Collection - Target $ spot
• Ink: Memento - tuxedo black, Versafine - onyx black
  
• Other: Stickles - aqua & starry night, circle & Labels 3 Nestabilities, Prismacolor pencils, Distress Crackle Paint - rock candy, Papertrey Ink ribbon, craft knife, foam tape, Copic airbrush system & Copic markers:

Yay, it’s another Wacky Wednesday challenge!  Bev (dear, sweet, talented lady that she is) told us we had to cut something out this week.  I tried not to go overboard with it.  I have been known to cut out everything!

I love this Postage Heart (1679 SO) from Rubbernecker and just haven’t used it enough.  To me, it’s just one of those “perfect” vintage looking images.  I stamped it 5 times - once in each of these inks: Ranger Archival jet black, coffee, and sepia and SU dusty durango and more mustard.  Then I cut out several of the “stamps” and layered some on glue dots and some on foam tape, using the black stamped image as the base.

The center postage stamp and the Labels 4 cut sentiment tag were each painted with Ranger Distress Rock Candy crackle paint.  I LOVE that stuff!  Here are close ups (click on them to see them larger):

Just about every layer is sponged along the edges and/or distressed.  I gathered the lace by hand and hand-stitched it to the card.  And don’t you LOVE the Graphic 45 Transatlantique papers? ( eP has them on sale now!)

Thanks for stopping by for a look!  Please join us in the Wacky Wednesday challenge!  You could win a 40% off coupon for your next Rubbernecker purchase!  And you get 10% just for submitting!  Check out all the details on the Rubbernecker blog.  And here are links for even more inspiration on the “cutting” edge (tee hee):

Bev *  Joan * Juliana

Kittie * Linda * Shelly * Sherry

Please check back in a little while, as I’ll be posting my first ever Angels Landing card as a design team member!

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• Stamps: Postage Heart (1679 SO), Scuffs,Scraps & Stains (461)
  
• Paper: PTI vintage cream, black, Prism - Desert Coral Dark, Graphic 45 - Transatlantique collection - Around the World & Paris Post
  
• Ink: Ranger Archival - jet black, coffee, sepia; Ranger Distress - tea dye; SU  - dusty durango, more mustard, so saffron
• Other: sponge dabber, Labels 4 Nestabilities die, Wizard, Ranger Distress - Rock Candy crackle paint, lace, PTI - rustic cream twine, foam tape, copper brads

Our lovely and talented Candy is today’s hostess for the Wacky Wednesday challenge.  She’s asked us to use bling or anything that sparkles and shines.  I can do that!

I didn’t opt for the obvious rhinestones or big chunky glitter (although I was really tempted).  Instead I chose to use a Cloud 9 Design transparency that’s already “glitterfied”; and then I added Stickles to the flowers. The image is actually below the transparency and I popped the flowers up on top of it.  I also painted the water with Pool Smooch.

Here are a couple of close ups of the sparkly parts (click on them to see them larger):

It would really be great if you’d play along with us!  And just for playing and linking your card up to the Wacky Wednesday blog, you’ll get a special discount.  Check out the details HERE.

Then be sure to visit with all the design team members to check out their sparkly creations:

Bev * Candy * Joan * Juliana

Linda * Shelly * Sherry

I’m so glad you decided to stop by today!  I appreciate your visits so much!  Try to come back by on Friday…I have a bit of news!

Hugs for now~

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• Stamps: Pondering (1066 SO)
  
• Paper: Prism - simply smooth white, razzleberry dark
  
• Ink: Memento - tuxedo black
  
• Other: oval & scalloped Nestabilities, Copic markers, Copic air brush system, corner rounder punch, Smooch - pool, Cloud 9 Design transparency, May Arts ribbon, Basic Grey button, DMC floss - white, glue dots, pink Stickles