03.22.07
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at 4:35 am
Sharing a little Technique Tuesday - this butterfly stamp is from their BoHo Buzz set. I used the Spritz & Flick Technique from PatStamps.com Technique Junkies current newsletter. I really liked this technique because it is fast and creates a subtle look on the background, plus I’m always looking for ways to use my Tim Holtz Distressing Inks - they really do have a different feel and application compared to other dye inks. The main image is stamped with Black Stazon onto watercolor paper. Used ink puddles with water and brush to color main image.
Enjoy,
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03.17.07
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at 1:41 pm
As I was working outside on this gorgeous Spring day here in Idaho I saw several early butterflies and a few honey bees. Took a short break after lunch and whipped up these Rhonna Farrer-Autumn Leaves cards. The stamps and designer paper are from Autumn Leaves-Rhonna Farrer designs. Stamped the background using Stampin up canvas and then overstamped with Rhonna’s flowers. Stamped main images (Rhonna’s) with black stazon and quick watercolored with ink puddles and watercolor brush done on SU shimmer paper.
Hope you enjoy - will be tuckered out by this evening and only will have energy to stamp and color.
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03.09.07
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at 6:02 am
It’s been a couple of days since I’ve posted to my blog. Was in the middle of creating my samples for PatStamps next newsletter - oh, wait until you see the techniques for April!!!!
Once I got those done and sent I was able to do a little stampin therapy for me…. I haven’t really done SCS Sketch Challenges but decided I wanted to start. The first sample is from SC #113 - a really simple, yet eye appealing design. the second sample allows me to use either designer patterned paper or handstamped or a combination of both.
Now this next sample is one I love - used the new Basic Grey (at least new to me) paper and my new Stampendous Poppy. Stamped with poppy with Black Stazon onto SU Shimmer paper. Then carefully cutout and painted with my Radiant Pearls. Boy it has been awhile since I pulled those down - had to literally dust of the bin that I store those babies in. Anyway, painted with Radiant Pearls a couple of coats, then took my bone folder and sculpted with petals. This gave the flower the “Pop” I was looking for and put it in the “focus” for the card. I also had a chance to use my new SU notebook punch - wow!!! how simple to line up and use. Must play with this toy a little more.
Hope you enjoy, and remember….. this is just for the fun of it. lila
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03.05.07
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at 5:02 am
An appreciation for teachers of Music & Performing Arts. Covered Provo Craft tin with Daisy D’s & Karen Foster papers. Accessories: Adornments fibers; Carolees TingALing Die cuts; Karen Foster “Dance” Mini Charms; Black Stazon; Ribbon: May Arts & Unknown; Heart paperclip unknown; Adhesive from USArtquest Perfect Paper & doublesided Sticky Tape - Card included: Stampin Up cardstock & Making Memories Rub-ons
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03.04.07
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at 7:29 pm
Stampin Up Bitty Board Book 5 3/8 X 4 holds mini pages 3 1/4 X 3 1/4, “painted” with SU Craft Sage Ink (one of my favorite colors) and 3 Bugs Paper. The chipboard scrolls are Maya Road painted to match, scored at corners to wrap around the entire sleeve. A really fun project. I can’t wait to decorate the itty bitty pages that will fill this little album.
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03.03.07
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at 1:18 pm
Lisa Somerville is one talented stamper - she often writes and films tutorials for Pat Huntoon’s PatStamps Technique Junkies Newsletter. The newletter is available on-line with filmed step-by-step instructions. Lisa contributed “Embossed Pearls” this last issue. Here is a sample I shared with the TJ Yahoo Group.
Basically you take your background paper and paint with PearlEx mixed with gum arabic or you can use Perfect Pearls which already has the binding agent incorporated - let dry. Dry emboss - now I cheated and used a Cuttlebug folder and ran through my Big Shot. The flower image is from SU “Heartfelt” and patterned paper is Cosmo Cricket.
I like the look and was really super easy for a unique background.
Enjoy and keep a watch - will have a few more items to share in the next day . . . or so. Lila
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