Meow Christmas 2024

Happy Saturday, everyone!

I had the chance to spend some time in my craft room this morning. Here is what I created.

I can’t say they are CAS; but, they were simple to make. Start by selecting an oxide ink for your base and gently smoosh it onto watercolor paper. Next, position your stencil and stamp the sentiment through it. Once that’s done, outline the stencil design with black ink for added definition. Use a coordinating watercolor pencil to add shading to the stencil, then apply Distress Sparkly Paste over the entire area for a shimmering effect. After everything has dried, emboss the sentiment using black embossing powder. For added interest, apply opaque black paste through a second stencil. Finish off your project by tying a bow around the bottom and framing it with coordinating cardstock from your stash.

Here is a list of the products I used if you want to CASE these:

  • Azteca watercolor paper, paper from the stash: purple, black,pink
  • Distress Oxide Ink & Distress Watercolor Pencils: Picked Raspberry, Wilted Violet
  • Diss Oxide Archival in Black Soot
  • Black Cherry Embossing Powder from Emerald Creek
  • Miss Ink Stencil – paw print
  • Tim Holtz Holly Stencil
  • Distress Sparkle Paste, Distress Opaque Black Paste
  • Ribbon from my stash

Which one do you like the best? Purple or Pink?

Me? I prefer the purple, of course. 💜💜💜

Have a great weekend!

Challenges entered:

Boo-ya, Orange

Hello, everyone! Welcome back to another exciting month of challenges at Park Hopping My Happy Place and the Colorful Options Challenge! 🎨🌈 This month, we’re all about Halloween and orange.

I decided to use the color orange and go a little creepy cute.

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

  • Yupo paper, orange & brown cardstock from the stash, clear orange file folder from Office Depot
  • Alcohol inks
  • Tim Holtz Stampersanonymous: Poisonous CMS171, Boo Crazy CMS495
  • Distress Oxide Archival Ink in Ground Expresso

Begin by preparing your Yupo paper and alcohol inks; I opted for a vibrant mix of yellows, oranges, and a touch of brown to create a warm background. Once the background was dry, I added texture using the Poisonous stamp and Ground Espresso ink. For a playful touch, I stamped the Boo Crazy image onto a clear orange file folder using the same Ground Espresso ink. After fussy cutting my ghost, I secured him in place with Distress Collage Medium. Finally, stamp a sentiment of your choice and assemble your creation for a fun and festive project!

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

For Park Hopping My Happy Place, you have until Wednesday, October 30th, 11:59pm US CST time, which translates to 5:59am on Thursday, October 31st in the UK or 6:59am on Thursday, October 31st in CET.

For the Colorful Options Challenge, you have until Monday, October 28th, 11:59pm US CST time, which translates to 5:59am on Tuesday, October 29th in the UK or 6:59am on Tuesday, October 29th in CET.

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

Challenges entered: Word Art Wednesday, Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge

Purr-fect Hello

Happy October, crafters.

We are celebrating the color ORANGE over at the Colorful Options Challenge.

My inspiration came from the center image on the inspiration board.

If orange is not your color, join us with a rainbow inspired entry 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, 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!!

For the Colorful Options Challenge, you have until Monday, October 28th, 11:59pm US CST time, which translates to 5:59am on Tuesday, September 29th in the UK or 6:59am on Tuesday, September 29th in CET.

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

  • Stonehenge Black Watercolor Paper, orange cardstock from the stash
  • Orange Gouache
  • Tim Holtz Sizzix: Mischevious, Wildflower Stems #2, Shadow Script #2
  • Distress Spritz Spiced Marmalade

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