Libre by Ladybird

 

Today, I'd like to show you a little tip to add colour and texture
to your chipboards with a single operation!

In order to achieve the effect seen above on the leaves,
I used acrylic paint, a stampink block, black ink and a stamp.

Start by putting a few drops of paint on the stamping block.
Then, turn it upside down on the chipboards to add the paint on the chipboard.

As you can see above, when you lift the stamping block,
this adds some texture to the chipboard that seems to be
the natural design of a leaf in the nature.
Let them dry... then stamp the pattern of your choice over the paint!
I used a book background.

And that's done, you can use them on your layout... here is mine!

Some details.

 

For this layout I used:
Circle Confetti Chipboards

Layered Leaves Chipboards

And also: Lucky7Factory paper, Rose Moka words, Basic Grey letters, Lime Citron stamps

Enjoy your week end!

Mixed Media Demo -- June {A tag}

Good afternoon folks :) 

If you've been following the blog for long you'll know that every first Sunday of the month I do a free mixed media demo locally in Las Vegas. 

Today I'm sharing the tag we worked on last week! 

Join us at The Crafting Place on Russel every first Sunday of the month from 1-3 for a FREE mixed media demo --- we'll explore new materials and techniques each time!

For June I chose to share some black gesso and Silks acrylic glazes! 

The tag uses the gorgeous Sunflower stamp from Viva Las VegaStamps!, Star Confetti Chip from UmWowStudio, Black acrylic gesso, black Archival ink by Ranger, Twine and ribbon by May Arts, adhesives by Helmar, and various Silks Acrylic Glazes by Luminarte and Splash Of Color. 

Basically the gesso has been applied as a "starry night" feel, and heated with a heat gun to get some extra texture. The stamp was stamped and embossed then "water colored" with the acrylic glazes. The stars and ribbon were adhered with Helmar adhesives as a final step.

Don't forget.. some of our tags may seem simple in comparison to others.. but we're sharing and experimenting with techniques and products! 

Cardmaker & May Arts hop!

Hello everyone!!

Welcome to my stop on this fabulous hop full of beautiful cards!

Today I've gone the way of Valentine's Day and put together a small love card to share with you. 

I've used a roll of 1/8" silk ribbon in white by May Arts

a corrugated heart by UmWowStudio

a stamp and miracle tape by Viva Las VegaStamps!

kraft paper

a sheet of paper and brad by My Mind's Eye

ink in archival black and walnut stain by Ranger

a tag die by Sizzix

a black pen and hot glue.

Don't forget May Arts is giving out FOUR SPOOLS of ribbon to a random commenter, so leave some love and continue on the hop!

Also - become a follower of my blog and leave a comment for a chance to win a free month of the UmWowStudio handmade embellishment kit club, which regularly features May Arts Ribbons!

• Brooke Smith / Cardmaker Magazine
• Ashley N Newell
• Candy Rosenberg
• Charlene Driggs
• AJ Otto
• Sandy Allnock
  Christine Okken
• DeeDee Catron ---YOU ARE HERE---
• Emily Lanham ---GO HERE NEXT---
• Erin Thiem
• Glenda J. Wyatt
  Ivanka Lentle
• Gini Williams Cagle
• Jen Shears
• Jenifer Cowles
• Jennie Harper
  Melanie Muenchinger
• Monica Edwards
• Jingle
• Karen Baker
• Lalo IK
• Marie Otake
• Susan Lui
• Vera Yates
• Virginia Fynes

WOYWW #160

Have you see this Whats On Your Workdesk? Wednesday ?? 

I love the idea of crafters and stampers and just people in general sharing their spaces and what they're working on. I follow a couple of fab bloggers who participate and now I've decided to jump in! I'm hoping it will kick me in gear to share more than just finished products.. but processes and mid stream photos, too. 

Here's the birthplace of WOYWW

and here's my workdesk photo for 6/27

I work on the kitchen table.. which is actually pretty nice because I have TONS of space.. and the hubs can work across from me!

Here's a journal page I was working on.. there's my miracle tape, ultra high gloss EP, a viva las vegastamps! stamp and you can see the making of some vines for my July kit. 

that's all folks :)

"Inspiration"

Today I'm sharing my very first Art Journal page with you. 

I'll share more details about this guy on the VLVS! Blog tomorrow - but really I am so loving this art journaling business!!! 

Anyways.. products used: Distress stain in broken china, distress ink in mustard seed, broken china, vintage photo, pine needles and tumbled glass. Spellbinders die, corrugated cardboard, Viva Las VegaStamps! stamp, memento ink, baker's twine, floral beads, zig glue, water, a heat gun and a Clairefontaine journal. 

I'll be linking this up at Simon Says Stamp and Show as it's "a bit of brown" :)

With a heavy heart..

I say a final farewell to the CropChocolate Chocolatiers Design Team.. 

Yesterday was my final post on TheCrop. Read my message there.

I did a project inspired by Louise Nelson.. her layouts utilize space and graphics in such a beautiful way I had to finally just quit drooling and give it a go. 

Out :) 

Blog Hop coming up! + News

Not sure if I've mentioned it on my own blog or not, but I've recently taken up post as the Viva Las Vegastamps! Design Team Coordinator!! How exciting! 

and we've got a great blog hop planned for the 26th and 27th of this month!! 

it's a Mary Vogel Lozinak blog hop where we all use a VLVS! Image of Mary's to create a project!!

For details click here

I am needless to say SO SUPER EXCITED! I love Mary's images.. I love turning them into stamps.. and I love working with them. they're so whimsical and fun. Wait until you see what I've got planned!

Something Blue - CC Challenge

Of course we have the "Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue" Challenges...

Here is my blue challenge:

CC Product used: Bazzill Coal paper, Pink Paislee Daily Junque wooden alphas, Prima flowers, Basic Gray overlays, White picket fence distress stain and broken china distress stain.

Non CC : Gesso, white pen, vintage buttons, memento ink, white cardstock, inkadinkadoo harlequin stamp. Viva Las Vegastamps! stamp

VLVS! Tryout - Whimsical!

It's that time again!

Here I am trying out for VLVS! I've had a great year with them and am very honored that I was able to serve a 2nd term, if I don't make it this time, It's because VLVS! has AMAZING fans who do AMAZING work!

I love the vast variety of VLVS! images, the miracle tape and the ultra thick EP.. I will FOREVER be a fan, if not a DT member ♥ And here is a GIANT shout out to the wonderful team that is currently supporting and promoting VLVS! -- Their work is so wonderful and has inspired my post for the tryout today! 

Check out Viva Las Vegastamps! HERE --- and visit the blog HERE for new posts from the DT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays!

and without further ado.. Here is my project (it's taken a whimsical sort of fun turn from my usual stamping ways) :

I had so much fun with this Umbrella Man (2.5x3.5) -- he was so whimsical and begging for color.. which I answered with Prisma Color markers Deco Blue, Cool Gray 60%, and Yellowed Orange. After, of course I stamped him with Memento tuxedo black ink on Kromecote cardstock - the combination of two gave me such a crisp clean image.. WONDERFUL! 

I then adhered some Basic Grey paper to a recycled kraft base with Miracle Tape, gave it a little distress ink.. and glued my man down! Add a bit of doodling with a white pen and VIOLA. A fun scene, simple yet graphic and fun card to send to a close friend! 

G45 - altered spool

blogs are funny aren't they? I think they get pushed to the back burner SO easily.. I did a big show.. tried to concentrate on making product for it.. the blog sacrificed.. then I swore once it was over.. I would post tons of goodies to the blog.. however.. Graphic45 put up a design team call.. as well as couple of other places..

But.. I'm posting a Graphic45 pieces right now :) which will go into the larger application post towards the middle of the week!

The spool is decorated with Tropical Travelogue (8x8) papers.. did some fussy cutting (the foliage) as well as paper rolling (the eggs). I stamped a Unity stamp onto some white cardstock as sort of a focal point. The paper unrolls from the wooden spool to reveal a treasure map.. and when it's rolled up a vintage metal button pairs with some bakers twine to keep it closed. Other than that I used some moss, distress ink and glue :)

I've sent this in to UNITY to be pinned on a pinterest board for a competition! Keep an eye out there to vote for me :)

as the week at SimonSaysStampandShow is anything goes, I'll also be linking up there :) 

Today is the day

Happy Valentines everyone!!

created a quick card for the cropchocolate contest this week:

Used: EP's This n That charming - vintage photo distress ink - VLVS! Ultra thick embossing powder, VLVS! Miracle tape, corrugated cardboard, hot glue, Studio G stamp

@ VLVS! Today

Posted this tag @ VLVS! Today .. I've been admiring tons of minimalist and single color works by other crafters..

Click here for details

Last minute entry for SSSandShow

It takes me forever to be happy with a "Steampunk" piece.. which is of course the theme at last week's Simon says stamp and show..

I'm not sure why I don't feel confident in steampunk work.. but I worked all week on the piece and here it is!!

 Products used: TH Tag and book plates die, walnut stain distress ink, vintage photo distress ink, spiced marmalade distress ink, Stampin' Up Top Note die, KnCo gems, Viva Las Vegastamps! Balloon stamp, TH Wings stamp, twine, E beads by Cousin, Memento black ink, gears from viva las vegastamps, studio G alpha stamps, a dymo label maker, MM reverie gems, snug hug, vintage book and broken china distress ink.

The clouds are available in my Etsy shop in all sorts of colors :)