#142 Father's Day Card

Hi Crafters,

It's easy to make cards when you have a stash of 6x6 patterned paper to choose from, RIGHT.  Well, NO, not if you can't figure out which paper to use. I think I spent 20 minutes pawing through paper - then I end up with a very simple card. I do love the fans on this paper though, great for Dad.

I love the texture of the thicker rope used on the bottom. The die is the coordinating die to the Mama Elephant stamp set "Happy Everything" I die-cut the word happy twice just to make it a little thicker.

Supplies used:

Mama Elephant stamp set "Happy Everything"

Mama Elephant die "Happy" that coordinates with the stamp set Happy Everything

Card base: Stampin UP! Kraft

Patterned Paper: Echo Park "This and That" 6x6 paper pad

Ink: Simon Says Stamp "Dark Chocolate"

Hope you are all have a blessed day .... keep on crafting.

Terri

#139 Ombre Stamping

Hi Crafters,

I LOVE LOVE LOVE color, this simple one-layer card is so bright and cheery. Be sure to check out the video below.

Here's the inside of the card. Notice I have smaller width rectangles - the smaller rectangle came from the Simon Says Stamp "Happy & Smile" stamp set.  The sentiment on the inside came from the Simon Says Stamp "Handwritten Greetings" stamp set.

I stamped an envelope as well, but that was before I remembered I had narrower rectangles, it would have been better to use the same stamp on the envelope as I used on the inside. Oh well, it still looks cute. I didn't go all the way across the envelope because I wanted to make sure I had room for the address.  Notice the orange is 'yucky'  it's the way the color looks on the envelope paper. I mentioned in the video that inks behave differently on different papers - WEIRD.

And here is the video - ENJOY

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Terri

#138 Masking Technique

Hi Crafters,

What a fun and easy technique. I love the look. I learned about this technique from a class I took on Craftsy - check them out; I've learned tons from the craftsy site.

I did the design on the envelope as well. If you do that, be sure to insert a piece of cardstock into the envelope  just in case the ink runs through. I love the design on the envelope almost as much as the card ;-)

Watch the video below for details on how to get the cool design

Supplies Used:

Simon Says Stamp "Happy & Smile" stamp set

Distress Inks: Cracked Pistachio, Squeezed Lemonade, and Abandoned Coral

Doodlebug Sequins set of 15 colors - love this set (get it at StampinMania.com)
Micropore Tape - best deal is at Amazon.com

Thanks for stopping by. I look forward to seeing you again.  Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.
have a super blessed day,
Terri

#136 Bejeweled Thinking of You

Hi Crafters,
Today's card is using the Altenew Bejeweled Stamp and Dies, along with the new Zig Clear Color Real Brush markers Check out the video and be looking for more on the new Zig markers.

Check out my You Tube Video below for all the details. 

Supplies Used:
Altenew:  "Bejeweled" stamp set & coordinating dies
Die-namics: Rectangle stitched die from the Blueprints #13 set (but any rectangle stitched die will work)
Cardstock:  Bazzill "Gray Prismatic",  Neenah 80# Solar White,
Patterned Paper: Pebbles "Cottage Living" 6X6 paper pad
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers:  Lemon Yellow, Light Blue, Flesh Colour, and Pale Pink
Clear Wink of Stella
Doodlebug Sequins
Big Shot die cutting machine
Wow White embossing powder
Ranger Heat tool

Thanks for stopping by. Have a Blessed day
Terri

#135 Just A Note

HI Crafters,

Here's a super cute, easy, and inexpensive card to make. It's a 4x4 note card. The reason it's inexpensive is; the stamp set is only $5 from Papertrey Ink and the Die is only $5 - YEAH.  You can use any colored pencils you have, it doesn't HAVE to be the expense Derwent Inktense Pencils.

I stamped the image twice on watercolor paper. Once for the background image on the main card then again for the piece I want to die-cut out.  What I think is cool is that the extra little black dots around the image on the top and lower right are behind the popped up image that was die-cut out. Meaning, the die cuts the image without including those few dots...which I love. It really adds dimension when pop the image up.

Obviously there isn't a ton of color on this one but I did use several Intense pencils and a water brush to add the color.

Supplies Used:

Papertrey Ink: "Splits: Just A Note" Mini Stamp Set

Papertrey Ink: "Splits: Just a Note" coordinating Die

Derwent Inktense Pencils

Enamel Dots

Corner Chomper

Watercolor Paper

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#133 Gelato Hello

Hi Crafters,


How fun, I finally played with my Gelatos today.  The fact that I've had them for like 8 months and hadn't used is irrelevant - ha. They are sooooo easy to use. Well, I'm a newbie so it's not like I have a bunch of tricks up my sleeves, but I will ;-)


I made this card today using watercolor paper (make sure you use GOOD watercolor paper - the cheap stuff sucks).

You'll see in the video I need HELP in the foam squares or whatever it is you all use to pop up small areas, like the Hello in the picture. Man, I was struggling - ha. Please leave me a comment with any suggestions and enlightenment you can give me ;-)

Be sure to check out the video for all the 'how to's"

Supplies Used:
Blick Watercolor Paper
Altenew: Botanical Garden stamp set
Lawn Fawn: Hello die
Lawn Fawn: 12x12 Perfectly Plaid patterned paper
Gelatos  Metallic Melon, Green Tea, Bubble Gum, and Cotton Candy (it's blue)
StazOn: Jet Black
Ribbon scrap ;-)
Paint Brushes (I like using small flat ones for this versus the round brushes)

Paper Cut Sizes:
A2 card base cut for a vertical card
Patterned Paper cut at 5 1/4 x 4 1/8
Watercolor paper cut at 4 7/8 x 3 3/4

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Have a super blessed and crafty day,
Terri

Dimensional Paint

Hi Crafters - I'm in love.  I am sure many of you already know about this product, but I just discovered it today at the Scrapbook Expo.  Actually there are two products. Dimensional Paint and Spray. If you are in the Columbus Ohio area and planning on going to the expo tomorrow check out the Technique Junkies booth. That's where I found it.

I bought 12 jars (my FB says 10 but I was wrong, it was 12 ;-) and 4 sprays.  I love it so much I am going back to the expo tomorrow to get all the colors I didn't get today. The paint is not like any paint I've used before, it's thick and when you apply it you can make the color as thick or thin as you want. I did it thick in order to give dimension.

Their sprays are unlike any mist of spray I've used before. It's sooooo easy and not nearly as messy as the mists that go everywhere and at times leave blobs of color.

I was so excited I had to make something tonight but I didn't do a tutorial because I didn't know what I was doing - ha.  Now that I've figured it out watch for a tutorial over the weekend. There are a number of things about these products that you'll need to know.

For those of you NOT going to the expo. I am pretty sure you can purchase these products at TechniqueJunkies.com

The first tag I made is the daisy collage. I think it's my favorite out of the two I did.  You can't see the texture all that great but in person it's awesome. I can't wait to make a card tomorrow using these products.

The second tag I did was this floral one. I took a picture BEFORE I added the background spray then another one after. Leave me a comment and tell me which you prefer. The one WITH the background spray or without.

Lastly, here are the products.....woo hoo....

Thanks so much for stopping by. Leave me a comment and let me know if you've used these products before and which of the tags you liked the best.

Have a blessed day,
Terri

#132 Get Well Roses

Hi Crafters,

I just got a super fun die from Papertrey ink. the Triangle Trio Die. It's a cutting plate. Here's what it looks like.

I'm sure I'll be doing a lot of fun things with this die.  Today I just quickly did a card. Often times it's hard to use large scaled images from 12x12 paper on a card, using this cutting plate I think the break in between the pieces was just enough to soften it for a card. 

I cut the card base a little larger than a standard A2. The large rose on the button it actually cut out. I cut one out of the same paper to match up. I popped it up with foam squares.  I also colored the large rose with Clear wink of stella. It doesn't show up in the picture but it's nice and sparkly in person ;-)

I added a few pearls  to the center of some of the flowers and I used my go-to Sizzix Phrases Dies for the sentiment.

Leave me a comment and let me know whatcha think ;-)  

Supplies Used:

My Story 12x12 "Heirloom Rose" paper

Stampin' UP! Sahara Sand cardstock

Papertrey Ink:  Triangle Trio Die

Simon Says Stamp: Handwritten Greetings stamp set

Sizzix:  Phrases Stamp & Die set (I only used the dies)

Clear Wink of Stella

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have a blessed day, 

Terri

Coming back to BLOGGER

Hi Crafters,

Many of you know I left for a different URL ;-)  I opened an online scrapbook store and was using the blog feature in that area. It wasn't near as user friendly as it is over here in Blogger. Well, the store didn't go all that well.

We're clearing out inventory at 40% off until it's gone. 


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Use coupon code "farewell2016"

I'm going to be focusing on videos and making paper goodies.  Check back often because now I have more time to PLAY - - - -yeah.

Chat later
Terri

Happy Birthday Balloons

Hi Crafters,

Wow - it's been awhile since I've posted on this blog. Sorry about that. I was trying to figure out which one was the best, the one on WordPress that is associated to my website, StampinMania.com; or this one.  This one is DEFINITELY easier to use. I've had tons of website issues so it's been a bit challenging. If you are missing some of my tutorials and posts be sure to follow me on Facebook.com/StampinMania.

I'm also on You Tube - as StampinMania. I haven't done as many video tutorials as I would like to since we are still in a rental waiting on them to finish our house. Ughhh - long story - Not fun, and no good place to get away from family for videos. The house is a few months behind so I'm feeling sorry for myself - ha.

well, today I made two cards pretty much the same, just use different paper. These are great birthday cards that will work for any age.

 I love the paper from Carta Bella "It's a Celebration" we have the 6x6 paper pads as well as the 12x12 collection kits.

Supplies Used:
Balloon Dies by Paper Smooches
Sentiment Strips Dies by Die-Namics
and the sentiment was from the Stamp Set "Happy Everything" by Lawn Fawn.

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Have a blessed day and happy crafting.

Terri

Botanical Tea from Graphic 45

Hi Crafters,
Today is the first time I've used Graphic 45 paper and it is fan-tab-u-lous! I made this tag and a card. The tag is not the normal size tag (which is a #8 tag) it is a #10 tag. You need to use a larger tag when you are using the Prima Doll stamps from Prima, which of course I love. The problem is I LOVE it ALL.  Since my store is new and small I can't stock everything so I just stock stuff I LOVE....this could be a problem - ha!

My question is: ok, these tags are SUPER fun to make but what on earth do I do with them when I'm done????

Tag: Botanical Tea paper & embellishments; I used a metal dragon fly from Metal Works, and raffia for the tie. I stamped on the Botanical Tea paper and fussy cut the skirt out.  The boots and hair were colored with Inktense Pencils - which are incredible. I keep practicing to get better but they are so much easier for me to blend than with alcohol markers and copics. 

Card: Botanical Tea die cut banners, twine, and a die from Memory Box. Such an easy fast card. You can't go wrong with banners. 

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafty !!!

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Terri

Chalk Studio by My Minds Eye

Hi Crafters,
One of my favorite design company is My Minds Eye - great quality, great design & color. I just hope my business gets a little larger so I can carry ALL of their lines. Here are the projects I created today using the Chalk Studio line today. For my friends who don't like to stamp - take note, These are non-stamping projects. I used the papers and embellishments from the line and a couple of items, like clear wink of stella - that is a crafter's MUST HAVE.  I love how it gives shimmer to everything.

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Oh wait, duh - here's the Chalk Studio product review video I made this morning. Enjoy

Shiny and watercolor paper Thank You card

Hi Crafters.

I used Hero Arts Daubers on water color paper to make the background. If you don't have the daubers you can use the shadow ink ink pads and swipe them over the paper and then spritz with water. I have 3 pics so you can get a close up of the embossing elements.

 Instructions:
1. Swipe daubers (Hero Arts) diagonal over watercolor paper then spritz with water.
2. Use a heat tool to help set it faster
3. Stamp swirl images with versamark then emboss with Holographic embossing powder
4. Stamp the flowers in versamark then emboss with Judikins Egyptian Gold embossing powder
5. Add Ribbon
6. Emboss sentiment with white embossing powder then die cut out

Stamp sets used: Darcies Fleurs Abondante; sentiment is from one of my FAVORITE stamp & die sets Sizzix Phrases - it has 12 different size dies for sentiments - love it.

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Have a super crafty day,
Terri

Scootin' on By....love this new stamp set

Hi Crafters,

How cute is this scooter? I made this card last night using some new stamps and dies we got in at the store. Spiffy Scooter by Paper Smooches. Use coupon code 'scooter' to save 20% on your total purchase thru April 2014, at StampinMania.com

Spiffy Scooter Stamp Set

Scooter Icon Coordinating Dies

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Inktense Pencil Color Chart

Hi Crafters – many of you know, I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the Derwent Inktense pencils; however, when I look at the colors I don’t always know WHAT color I am going to end up with. I normally scribble on a scrap to figure it out. I finally got smart and this morning I just made a color chart. I used watercolor paper but you could do this on any good quality heavy cardstock.

1. Lightly color an area, add water (either with a water brush or paint brush)
2. Dry (it doesn’t take long since it’s ink it dries fast. However, I’m always in a hurry so I just shot it with a heat tool for a couple seconds)
3. Use a Sharpie black marker to label the color – Voila – Color Chart….So why did it take me so long to think of that – ha.

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Happy Birthday with Balloons

HI Crafters, I hope you are all doing well and hopefully enjoying a little sun today. Here in Ohio the sun sightings have been rare.  So of course, I'm feeling crafty on a day that is sunny, thus I am in my craft room instead of enjoying the sun. After this post I think I'll at least go look at it !!

Here is a fairly simple birthday card. The reason I say fairly is because the die cut letters for the Happy Birthday, while they are cute, they are small and fragile. Gluing them was a little tedious. It's a new set of dies we just got in from Paper Smooches called Birthday Words. Several words come in the set. If I was smart I would have run them through my Xyron and made stickers out of them, but of course I JUST NOW thought of that - ha. Too late.

One way to add a little interest to a card is to make a hand-written border like I've done here. When you do a 'wonky' border it's super easy because you don't have to worry about being perfectly straight. Enjoy,

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Be-You-tiful Tag

Hi Crafters - I'm addicted to tags these days. While most of you are into cards, I realize that, but let me tell you, once you get playing with tags you will be hooked like me. Mine don't always turn out very good, I'm a newbie, but  sure do enjoy them. Here's one I made this evening. I used distressed inks, whitewash stain, and black ink. It's just fun to play around and see what you end up with. I'm going to do a Tag swap, like a card swap in March. If you are interested in participating leave a comment and I'll contact you when we're ready to go.

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Here's a little closer look . You can see the areas where I used whitewash stain - sooo fun

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Thank You Card

I don't know about you but I'm pretty much OVER winter. This is the most snow we've had here in Ohio since I moved here 15 years ago.  So needless to say I was playing in my craft room today. Here's one of the cards I made using some of my favorite products.

 I think one of my favorite die sets is the one I used for this card. It's from Die-Namics (MFT) and it's the  Traditional Tag Stax click to see at the store. I love love love love this die set.

This card was pretty easy. I used watermark ink (versamark) for the flowers then embossed them with white embossing powder.  The two strips of tape behind the tag is from the Fancy Pants Memories Captured collection, it's their Tape Stickers. I love the colors in this collection. Check it out by clicking here - Tape Stickers

The stamp set I used is from Basic Grey called Sugar Rush - click here to see it
I just used a black pen to draw the line to frame the card. I did it free hand to intentionally have a little wave in the lines. Sometimes I use a ruler to make them perfectly straight.

I thought about putting 3 black enamel dots on the lower right-hand corner but decided this might be the time where 'less is more' - what do you think? Would you have gone ahead and added the enamel dots?

I hope you are having a craft-tastic day

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Love You Card

Hi Crafters; today I made card using embossing and Wink of Stella Glitter Markers - LUV Them ! Below is the card and while it's February and everyone thinks of Valentines this card works for Valentines, Birthday, Anniversary, etc.  The stamp set I used has some great stamps that would work well on scrapbook pages as well. Enjoy

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Wink of Stella Marker 12 pk Set

PS -  Scallop Notebook Die

MFT - Celebrate Life Stamp Set

Bamboo Cord #20 Neon

Scallop Punch

Heart Veneers

EP - Beautiful Life 6x6 paper pad

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Fun Technique using Ink Resist & Acrylic Paint

Hi Crafters,
Wow - I drug out the acrylic paint today. I don't know what got into me - ha. I was just in the mood to do something I hadn't messed with for awhile. This technique is easy and fun. You can do smaller tags with this technique to put on card fronts, use the standard size tag (the one in the video) for scrapbook pages, or just for doing a tag. Tags are so popular right now and many of them are super Artsy - I don't have that kind of talent but if you check out tags on pinterest you will be amazed !!! This one, fairly simple. The video is just for the technique so the finished tag was not completed during the video.

The Video 

Supplies Used that you can get at StampinMania.com  Use Coupon Code "videofeb" for 15% off your total purchase (sale, clearance, & events excluded. Coupon expires Feb 28, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern) 

Manilla Tags

Studio Paint - Classic Teal

Non-Stick Mat

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