There’s something so satisfying about watching color bloom on paper, and nothing does the job quite like Distress Sprays and Stains. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting to experiment with backgrounds, these sprays are an absolute game changer.

Today, I’m sharing a fun little experiment using a mix of Distress Spray Stains, Distress Oxide Sprays, Mica Stains, and the new Distress Spritz to create vibrant, textured backgrounds that are perfect for card-making, journal pages, or mixed media projects.

Why I Love Distress Sprays

One of the things I love most about Distress Sprays is their versatility. You can use them for subtle washes, bold splatters, or layered textures—each technique giving a unique effect. Here’s a quick rundown of the main types in my stash:

• Distress Spray Stain – A translucent, dye-based spray that creates rich, seamless backgrounds.
• Distress Oxide Spray – A blend of dye and pigment ink that reacts with water to create dreamy, oxidized layers.
• Distress Mica Stain – Adds a gorgeous shimmer, perfect for a touch of sparkle.
• Distress Spritz – An addition that offers a super fine mist of color, great for even coverage.

I love how these backgrounds turned out—one bold and vibrant, the other soft and dreamy. Whether you prefer striking colors or delicate pastels, Distress Sprays offer endless possibilities for creative play.

Do you use Distress Sprays in your projects? I’d love to hear about your favorite color combos and techniques! Drop a comment below and let’s talk all things inky!

Hey everyone! Welcome back to another challenge!

I have created a another card & envelope set for you to enjoy this month. I’ve seen a few two-toned cards on Pinterest done with this die set and decided to put my spin on it. As I love all cat related items, I had to use that as my theme for this card. I thought it was a purrfect matched set.

At Park Hopping My Happy Place, we’re Marching into spring with an inspiration board designed for theme park enthusiasts. Remember, Park Hopping is an “anything goes” challenge, so if this month’s board doesn’t spark your creativity, our Inspiration Page offers an extensive list of themes for you to explore.

My make this month draws it’s color palette from the inspiration board, but I take my theme from the cats of Disneyland.

Make sure you join in on the blog or on Instagram for your chance to win a gift certificate of your choice (Simon Says Stamp, Scrapbook.com, or Amazon). Visit the challenge to check out the amazing creations from the talented Design Team. You can’t win without entering! Come join the fun!!

You have until Monday, March 31st, 11:59pm US CST time, which translates to 5:59am on Tuesday, April 1st in the UK or 6:59am on Tuesday, April 1st in CET.

If you’re looking to recreate this card, here’s what you’ll need:

• Papers: Strathmore Bristol cardstock, black cardstock from the stash, thin white cardstock for the envelope
• Distress Oxide: Spun Sugar, Frayed Burlap, Tumbled Glass
• Stampers Anonymous stamps: Composition & Lined CMS 332, Pennants CMS 330 with SSS coordinating dies
• Archival Ink: Vibrant Fuschsia
• Distress Collage Medium
• Misti Stamping Platform
• Versamark Clair Black Ink
• 1.0mm adhesive craft felt

Wishing all the entrants good luck! Have fun, everyone!

Happy March, everyone!

Welcome back to another exciting month of challenges!

I’m back with my trusty crochet hook this month!

Check out my fire demon! He is a character in the movie Howl’s Moving Castle, voiced by none other than Danny Devito. 😁 It is a crochet design of my own making. A trusty #4 hook and orange thread….Pretty neat, right?

This is my entry for the  Park Hopping My Happy Place, serving up some serious design team vibes. March’s theme is very pastel-inspired; but, as it is an anything-goes, I’m hopping over to Japan and visiting Ghibli Park. …. Oh how I wish! Well, virtual visits count, too. Yes?

You have until Monday, March 31st, 11:59pm US CST time, which translates to 5:59am on Tuesday, April 1st in the UK or 6:59am on Tuesday, April 1st in CET to participate. You can’t win without joining!

Wishing all the entrants good luck! May you rock it! And hey, here’s to an awesome month ahead! Have a blast, everyone!

Happy March, everyone!

Welcome back to another exciting month of challenges!

I’m back but with a little different twist than my normal hook & I. For Christmas, I received a spinning wheel from Santa. Guess I was a good girl. LOL! I made some variegated yarn and am using this as my DT contribution for March as a rainbow-inspired craft.

This month, the Colorful Options Challenge is diving into a world of green. But, I decided to use a rainbow palette instead.

Make sure you join in on the blog or on Instagram for your chance to win a gift certificate of your choice (Simon Says Stamp, Scrapbook.com, Amazon, Joann’s, or Wool & Co.). Visit the challenge to check out the amazing creations from the talented Design Teams. You can’t win without entering! Come join the fun!!

Wishing you a happy & creative March!

Excited to share my newest card & envelope set.

This one was inspired by Craft Roulette #255, the Colorful Options Challenge (Valentine’s Day hues), and Park Hopping My Happy Place, where I channeled the magical vibes of the Abracadabra Bar at Disneyworld! I love how the classic playing card elements, bold pops of red, and whimsical vintage image came together to create something both enchanting and timeless. There really is “beauty in simplicity”!

Happy creating!

Happy Sunday, everyone! I am still loving the pennant card by Tim Holtz. Here is my latest version. For all the supplies check out my post February 2025.

Have a great week!

Challenges entered:

• Park Hopping My Happy Place (School Supplies – Scribbulous, Diagon Alley Universal Studios, FL)
• Craft Roulette episode #250
• Christmas or NOT Challenge (O=rectangle, stitching (real), free=splatters)
• Word Art Wednesday Challenge