Hello everyone! It’s such a pleasure to be here today. I’m excited to share a card with you that’s sure to bring a smile to your face. With Rosie & Bernie leading the way, this whimsical card is a true work of art. Inspired by the talented AmyR at Prarie Paper & Ink, I just had to give it a try. The endless possibilities of this card style are truly amazing. I’ve been wanting to make one for a while now, but with the holidays, time got away from me. This morning, I finally had a moment to bring my vision to life and I’m so happy with the result. I also added some elements from yesterday’s Craft Roulette to give it that extra special touch. Thank you for letting me share my creation with you.

Background: Hero Arts 6×6 cling stamp with Antique Linen Distress Oxide. Tim Holtz’s Ticket Booth CMS377 with Ground Expresso. Peacock Feathers paint. Splatter with Ground Expresso, Peacock Feathers, and Worn Lipstick.

Focal Image: Stampingbella Rosie & Bernie Love to Explore colored in: Worn Lipstick, Peacock Feathers, Ground Expresso mixed with Rusty Hinge, Tattored Rose, Spun Sugar, Lost Shadow with the addition of Perfect Pearls in Blush and Turquoise.

Sentiment: Tim Holtz’s Tiny Text and Ranger white embossing Powder.

Happy New Year Everyone! 

Challenges entered: Craft Roulette, Crafting Happiness Challenge, Double Trouble Challenge (I used a die to cut Rosie & Bernie), NBUS Challenge, Park Hopping My Happy Place (Wilderness Explorers at Animal Kingdom),

Hello, everyone! I hope you’re having a great Sunday. I’ve been admiring the beautiful cards that people are creating with the Waffleflower postage collage die set. Unfortunately, I don’t have that set, but I’m determined to work with what I have. As they say, “You have what you have, and don’t throw a fit.” So, I’m looking forward to doing some crafting today with the supplies I have on hand.

I followed a two-step process to create my stamps. Firstly, I used a trimmer to cut the stamps to the desired size. Next, I used a pair of precision thinning scissors to create the unique stamp edges. It’s a timeless technique that perfectly captures the desired aesthetic.

I tapped the stamps onto my stamping platform and selected various TH stamps from my collection. Most of the images were from Stampers Anonymous’ Holiday Postmarks CMS323. I used Distress Oxide Inks in Lumberjack Red, Rustic Wilderness, Stormy Sky, and Ground Espresso, followed by Archival Ink in Black Soot. After that, I cut a postage background in red and assembled it onto a white card base.

Enjoy!

Challenges entered: Craft Roulette, Park Hopping My Happy Place (owl post),

Hello, fellow crafters! Wishing you all a delightful Friday evening. I had the pleasure of creating a Clean and Simple (CAS) card tonight—well, CAS according to my own standards. As part of tonight’s creative challenge, I decided to draw inspiration from the vibrant colors of a dinner table setting. Navigating through Sara Ranea Clark’s color box, here’s the captivating palette that caught my eye.

Why not indulge in a breakfast-themed supper? I adore the blend of the middle three colors. First, I masked off the center of the cardstock and inked it with Picked Raspberry edging it with Aged Mahogany. The inky center was adorned with splatters of Antique Bronze Mica spray, adding a touch of vintage elegance.

The skyline took shape through the application of white embossing powder, creating a striking contrast against the rich hues. For the sentiment, I opted for the warmth of Ancient Amber embossing powder from Emerald Creek, lending a touch of antiquity to the piece. Interestingly, it seems I’m without a traditional bronze embossing powder in my collection, but the substitution with Ancient Amber seems to be a good substitution.

I then just layered it with some coordinating cardstock. Enjoy!

Challenges entered: Craft Roulette, Park Hopping My Happy Place (UK Pavillion – Epcot), Tic Tac Toe Challenge (Stamping=skyline,Free=embossing,Layers=border), SSS Wednesday Challenge

Hello Crafting Crew! Happy Sunday Funday to all my fellow artisans out there! Spent my morning immersed in the world of ink and paint, inspired by the incredible artists on YouTube. Today’s experiment led me to create a three-paneled background on a z-fold slim line card, measuring a cozy 3.5″x 8.5″. Each art panel is a neat 0.25″ smaller, allowing for a contrasting border.

After carefully cutting the panels, I secured them to my trusty craft mat and began playing with my TH Distress Oxide inks. The color palette du jour featured Spun Sugar, Salvaged Patina, Salty Ocean, Kitsch Flamingo, Cracked Pistachio, Mustard Seed, Black Soot, and Picket Fence. The inks did not allow for all the effects I was trying to achieve and I had to enlist the help of Distress Paint for additional layers. Some panels were masked off with precision using masking tape, while others were freehand strokes. Various TH stencils played a supporting role both in ink and paint.

Once the layers were complete I added some TH gents in black cardstock and the heartfelt sentiment, “Thinking Of You” from some Salty Ocean gel print done a few years back.

Apologies for the photo quality—I’m still working on mastering the art of photography & capturing these creations in all their glory. Keep crafting and creating, my friends! 🎨✨

Challenges entered: Craft Roulette, Park Hopping My Happy Place (Ink & Paint Shop at the Art of Animation Hotel), NBUS Challenge, Pammies Inky Pinkies, Tic Tac Toe Challenge (stripes=in the background,free=die cut,flowers=the stencil used in the UR hand corner)

Hey there, folks! Happy Monday vibes to you all! 💃

I couldn’t wait to show off my latest creation – this super rad fuchsia top! 🎉 I stumbled upon this eye-popping pink yarn, and instantly knew it was destined to become a trendy halter top. Pink and black together? Absolute fashion magic, am I right? 😁

You know me, I’m all about that freestyle crochet life. No patterns needed for this masterpiece! I just grabbed my trusty size 4 crochet hook and some fabulous yarn from Joanns, and let my creative juices flow. It’s amazing how a little experimentation can lead to something so awesome.

So, what do you think? Do you dig the vibrant fuchsia and black combo as much as I do? Share the love and let me know your thoughts! 🌈💕

And hey, can you believe it’s already a brand-new month? Let’s kick it off with some serious positive vibes and make it the best one yet! 📆✨This is my Design Tem contribution for the Colorful Options Challenge.

Don’t miss out on the chance to feast your eyes on the mind-blowing creations by our super-talented Design Team over at the challenge page. Trust me, you won’t want to pass this up!

For the Colorful Options Challenge, mark your calendars, ’cause you’ve got until Saturday, October 28th, at 11:59 pm US CST time to submit your masterpiece. And for our international pals, that’s 5:59 am on Sunday, October 29th in the UK, or 6:59 am on Sunday, October 29th in CET. Time zones can be tricky, so set those alarms and get ready to shine! 🌍⏰✨

But here’s the deal: You can’t score those amazing prizes if you don’t throw your hat in the ring. So why wait? Dive into the excitement and join the creative party! 🎨🥳

Sending a massive shoutout to all you awesome entrants out there – best of luck to each and every one of you! 🌟 You’ve got this, rock it like the stars you are! 🤘

Happy Monday, everyone! It’s already October. Ready for Halloween? 😁🐈‍⬛🎃 Although this is an unusual color challenge, I thought it was a good alternative for October. This was created with Tim Holtz’s Skull stamp. Simply stamp black on black then get out Posca pens and a few pencils to make a neon glow effect. Find coordinating papers to layer and use a Halloween Tiny Text sentiment, and….. you’re done!

This is my entry for the Colorful Options Challenge, serving up some serious design team vibes; October’s color of the month is NEON.

Visit the challenge to check out the amazing creations from the talented Design Teams. You can’t win without entering! Come join the fun!! For the Colorful Options Challenge, you have until Saturday, October 28th, 11:59pm US CST time, which translates to 5:59am on Sunday, October 29th in the UK or 6:59am and on Sunday, October 29th in CET.

Wishing all the entrants good luck! Have a blast, everyone!

Morning, my dear readers! It’s a bright and eerily serene Sunday, the kind of day where shadows seem to hold secrets, and I’ve unearthed something truly unsettling just for you. Today, I’m positively thrilled to reveal a card inspired by the bone-chilling screams that echo through nightmares. So, draw close, my brave souls, as we venture forth into the realms of spine-tingling creativity together! 💀🖤

As we venture into the eerie embrace of October, a bone-chilling challenge awaits you at Park Hopping My Happy Place! And here’s the shocker: I’m ecstatic to unveil my Designer Team contribution, “Scream if You Can,” to all of you! Join me on this theme park-inspired odyssey, and together, we’ll craft something truly spine-tingling! 🎃👻🎢

In other haunting depths of this forsaken month, a sinister collaboration looms with the enigmatic Sneetches and their nefarious Double Trouble Challenge. Trouble Maker, Twisted Sister, and Double Dare extend a chilling invitation, beckoning you to enter their web of festivities…. if you dare.

Brace yourself for a crafting adventure straight out of a theme park nightmare at Park Hopping My Happy Place! 🎉🏰🌈 Embark on a digital stroll through our enchanting realm and prepare to be astounded by the otherworldly creations conjured by our gifted Designers. It’s a journey teeming with eerie wonder and unsettling inspiration that you’d be wise not to overlook. So, heed this warning—don’t dawdle any longer—plunge headlong into the heart of crafting darkness at https://parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com/ and immerse yourself in the chilling thrill of creation! 🌟😱

Hold onto your hats, folks! A thrilling announcement awaits you in the shadows! You’ve got until the sinister stroke of midnight on Tuesday, October 31st, US CST time (that’s 5:59 am Wednesday, October 1st UK time and 6:59 am Wednesday, October 1st CET) to plunge headfirst into the macabre delights of this month’s challenge. And here’s the kicker: there are prizes lurking in the shadows, waiting for their unsuspecting victims! 🎁🌟 So, don’t let this dark opportunity slip through your trembling fingers. Join us in the eerie embrace of creativity, conjure something otherworldly, and you just might claim a prize of your own! Come on over and become a willing member of our delightfully sinister community. Take a gander now, and may your crafting adventure be tinged with a hint of madness! 🏰🎨🕰️🌚

Supplies:

• Papers: Arteza Watercolor Paper, Black Black 110lb cardstock, 110lb Nina Solar White cardstock, Black card stock, Red card stock
• Inks: Distress Spray Stain (Candied Apple, Black Soot) Distress Oxide Stamp pads (Candied Apple Red); Archival Ink Distress Colors (Hickory Smoke, Barn Door, Black Soot)
• StampersAnonymous sets: Tiny Text Halloween, Sketch Manor, Pumpkinhead
• Sizzix dies: Rupert – colorize
• Embellishments: red sealing wax
• Tim Holtz Deckle Trimmer
• Watercolor paint: Kuretake Gamsi Tambi Starry Colors
• 1929 Underwood typewriter: Sentiment

Directions:

Cut the watercolor card stock down to 5.0″ to 7″. Using the sprays, add color to your watercolor paper until you are happy. Allow to dry or dry with a heating tool. Cut black, black-black, and black metallic (appears silver in the photo) from the Rupert die sel. On the background stamp the Halloween Tiny Text using Candied Apple distress oxide ink and then Barn Door Archival Ink offset by “a little” to the background. Allow to dry. Stamp the house, clouds, and moon in Archival Hickory Smoke to the background. Make the knife and mask out of Nina’s solar white cardstock. Apply silver watercolor paint to the knife and cut a small sliver of brown cardstock to function as the handle. Glue them together. Add “blood” using red sealing wax to the knife and the sides of the card. Glue the knife to Rupert’s hands. Trim the black cardstock with Tim Holtz’s Deckle trimmer. Glue everything together. Mat with apply to a red card blank.

Happy Monday morning, everyone!

After watching the enchanting magic brought to life by the Sizzix Tim Holtz Christmas 2023 release, I couldn’t resist immersing myself in the captivating world of mixed media.

Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce you to my dear elfin friend, Elara, who has embarked on a special mission to deliver a precious gift to you. With her favorite hat adorning her head and the warmest shoes on her tiny feet, Elara steps out into a snowy forest. Each step she takes along the wooden path is filled with care and boundless joy, for she carries something truly magical for you.

I hope everyone has a peaceful & crafty week!

Challenges entered: SSS Monday Challenge, Park Hopping My Happy Place.

Happy Labor Day, everyone! It’s now STAMPtember….. woo hoo!

I had to delve into my digital image archive for this particular snapshot. After a long and grueling day at the Conjuring farm, Bethesda was utterly exhausted. The myriad of spells and the multitude of hauntings had taken their toll. She yearned for a moment of respite, a brief escape from the supernatural demands of her life.

And so, here she sits, nestled in her cherished cauldron of shimmering ooze. Beneath the moonlit canopy of ancient trees, she relishes the soothing touch of a gentle breeze, as the radiant full moon graces the night sky. This tranquil moment provides her with the solace she desperately needs, rejuvenating her spirit in the midst of her enchanting world.

Have fun with whatever you are making and enjoy the rest of your weekend

Supplies used:

• Paper: Whimsy Stamps 6×6 Haunte, Bristol Smooth Cardstock, Patterned paper from Parklane:Haunted Hallow;Black & Green from the stash
• Digital Stamp: TwistoonStamps (etsy)
• Lots of Copic markers (YG06,YG21,YG21,YG25,YG67,V06,V09,V15,V28,B00,B02,BV23,B02,B00,E00,Y00, ^02, BG15,C9,C7,C5)
• Embellishments: White gel pen, foam tape

Challenges entered:  Park Hopping My Happy Place, Double Trouble Challenge,  Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge, Most Magical Time of the Year, Halloween Crafts All Year Round, SSS Wednesday Challenge,