Purple Onion Designs - NEW RELEASE - Sunshine & Daydreams

Happy to announce a new release of summery stamps from Purple Onion Designs which are available for purchase now.  Today I'm sharing a card made with the Chilliezgraphy illustrated image called 'Happy Cone Mobile' and I've added a sentiment from a new sentiment stamp set called 'Sunshine & Daydreams Sentiment Stamp Set'.

 

I stamped the adorable new image with Memento Ink in Rich Cocoa and I coloured with Copic Markers:-

Ice Cream Mobile - V01, RV52, RV00, RV000, W2, W0

Mint  - BG11

Cream - E51, E50, W3, W1

Chrome - C3, C1, C0

Tires - T6, T5, T4

Glass - BG11

Cone - W44, E43, E42, E41

Bear - E77, E74, E71, E70

Dog (right) - E93, E01

Dog (left) - C3, C1, C0

Mouse - C3, C1

Kitten - C5, C1, C00

Blushes - R22, R21, R20, R00

The image was fussy cut.

I created a panel of white cardstock measuring 4" x 5 1/4" and I ink blended sky and sand using Distress Oxide Inks in Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Salvaged Patin & Peacock Feathers.

I decided where I wanted to place the coloured image and sentiment and ink blended in such as a way to create movement as the truck is definitely in motion if you observe the animal's ears and especially that sweet mouse hanging on for dear life!  To that end I created some 'whoosh' by leaving the area around the ice cream mobile very lightly coloured.

I splashed the ink blending with white acrylic paint watered down with a drop of water then backed the panel with white craft foam and adhered it to an A2 white panel and this was glued to the card base.

I glued the sentiment in place and added a few sequins for a final flourish, I highlighted areas with a white gel pen and added a little W3 and W1 shadows to the sand.

Check out this wonderful new summer release, there's so much to love and I'll be back in a couple of days with a new card to share.

Happy cardmaking!

 

Simon Says Stamp - Always There Release - Lettered Oh Happy Day

Today I'm sharing my final card for the Simon Says Stamp latest release called Always There.  This card features the Lettered Oh Happy Day stamp and die set along with the impossible gorgeous Willowweave Plate die and I also used the associated Willowweave Stencil.

Starting with the background, I took a white A2 panel of cardstock and overlaid the Willowweave Stencil.  I ink blended very delicately with Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide Ink and then I spritzed Solar Spray in Crocodile Tears to make it beautifully iridescent.  The stencil was removed.

I used the Willowweave Plate to die cut pale blue cardstock.  The pretty die cut was adhered to the background I had created and this panel was then adhered to my card base.

I stamped the Oh Happy Day letters using a Teal ink from my stash and I used my Misti to achieve this so that I could repeat stamp until the ink looked flawless.

I used the Oh Happy Day coordinating die to die cut the letters and I backed each of them with dimensional foam tape and carefully aligned and adhered to the background.  This is a card that can be for a whole variety of occasions which is why I love the sentiment!

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Simon Says Stamp - Always There Release - Farm Sweet Farm

 

Welcome to my blog where I'm sharing this new card for Simon Says Stamp that features a stamp set called Farm Sweet Farm from their Always There release.

I took an A2 panel of white cardstock and ink blended softly using Distress Oxide Inks in Scorched Timber and Salvaged Patina.  To create the soil line I tore a scrap of cardstock by hand, giving it a soft uneven edge and ink blended up against it.

I splattered a few drops of water and blotted the background to soak it up and added a few dots here and there in toning colours with a fine tipped pen.

I stamped the images I was going to work with from Farm Sweet Farm using Memento Ink in Rich Cocoa.  I then coloured with the following Copic marker combinations:-

Skin - E04, E34, E11, E01

Hair - E44, E43, E42, E40

Overalls - E44, E35, E55, E31

Shirt - G28, YG67, YG17, YG25

Shovel - E44, E31, E40, T5, T4, T3, T2

Crate - E31, W5, W3, W0

Leaves - G28, YG67, YG17, YG25

Onions - RV69, V06, V04

Radish - RV17, RV04, RV02

Squash - E42, YR20, E50

Tomatoes - R08, RV14

Carrots - YR09, YR07, YR04, Y38

Points were highlighted with a white gel pen and the images were die cut and applied to the background with dimensional foam tape.

Just one job left and that was the sentiment, which was also stamped in the Rich Cocoa ink and you've got a coordinating die for it in the set (don't you just love that?) so I die cut and also applied this with foam tape.

Card done!

I will be back on Friday with my final card for the Always There release and so I hope you will join me then.  Meanwhile, happy crafting!

Simon Says Stamp - Always There Release - Pawfect Together

Hello!  I just wanted to give you a quick run down of how I made this card for Simon Says Stamp using the Pawfect Together stamp set together with the Sparkler Scallop Frames die, both of which formed part of the incredible Always There release which is available now.

I started with an A2 panel of very pale pink cardstock which I simply glued to my card base.  I then took a white panel and die cut using the Sparkler Scallop Frames Die.  I ink blended with Scattered Straw and Spun Sugar Distress Oxide Inks (very softly) and I stamped the sentiment at the bottom in black.

The images I wanted to work with from Pawfect Together were stamped with Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black and I coloured with the following Copic colour combinations:-

Pups - E31, E40, C3, C1, C0

Top Hat - T6, T4, T2

Bow Tie - BG10

Veil - C1, BG10, R00, E51

Shawl - R000, C1

Speakers - T6, T4, T2

Heart Decor - R20, R00, R000

The images were die cut and applied to the background with dimensional foam tape.

To complete the project I stamped musical notes in black and grey around them and I added a shadow under each pup. I backed the panel with white craft foam and applied it to the pink panel and the last tough was to use Stickles 'Diamond' to put a touch of sparkle on the bride's veil and on the groom's bow tie.

Thanks for visiting my blog today and happy crafting friends!

 

Simon Says Stamp - 'Always There' Release - Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to the second blog hop for the Simon Says Stamp new release called Always There. Here's a handy link to the entire new release.  Be sure to check out the first blog hop if you missed it because you're going to appreciate all the inspiration from the designers.  

I am excited to share my card below for this hop but be sure to keep scrolling after this post if you want see the first card I made using products from the release.

For this card I have used the following products:-

Willowweave Plate (new)

Moonflower Cardstock

A2 Frames

Dreamy Blossoms Embellishment (new)

Sunblush Flowers (new)

Fable Mouse (new)

Beautiful Day (sentiment only)

I took an A2 panel of the dreamy Moonflower Cardstock.  I used the gorgeous Willowweave Plate to die cut white cardstock and I adhered the die cut to the Moonflower panel. I framed it out in white with a frame created using the previously released A2 Frames die.

The Willowweave Plate can also die cut little flowers and leaves which I made from green and white cardstock.  I glued the itty bitty blooms together and then in place within the Willowweave background and then I used the pretty new Dreamy Blossoms Embellishments and glued one in the center of each flower. These embellishments create beautiful, delicate dimension.

I used the new Sunblush Flowers Die to die-cut white cardstock and form all of the different parts of the flowers.  I ink blended the parts using Distress Oxide Inks in Bundled Sage, Mowed Lawn Fossilized Amber, Tea Dye, Tumbled Glass and Shaded Lilac.  I assembled the flowers, glueing each piece in place, then I backed them with foam tape and applied to the background.

I die cut white cardstock using the Fable Mouse Die.  I added some pink to the ears and cheeks and black where they eyes are, then assembled the parts with glue and used the white mouse to hide the bottom of the stems, applying with foam tape and to complete the project I stamped the sentiment borrowed from the Beautiful Day stamp set and applied the sentiment strip with foam tape and so that the mouse is perched on top of it.

Heidi will have this and many other cards to share with you on her Livestream today at 12 noon (May 28th), so be sure to tune in or catch up later. Thank you for stopping off at my blog.  Please continue to hop along by using the list below.

HOP ORDER:-

• Simon Says Stamp Blog 
• Barbara Tarayao
• Emily Midgett
• Nichol Spohr
• Nicky Meek
• Tina Smith
• Heather Ruwe
• Keisha Charles
• Lisa Addesa
• Sandi MacIver
• Miriam Prantner
• Alberto Gava
• Caryn Davies
• Kath Stewart
• Carly Minner
• Natasha Polite

 

Simon Says Stamp - 'Always There' May Release - Floral Word Builder

 

Well, it's been a minute hasn't it?  Simon Says Stamp are finally out with a new release after the Create event postponed the April one. They are making up for it with an incredible selection of new products and they call it their 'Always There' release, which I encourage you to explore because the release is live NOW!

For my first card I'm working with the new Floral Word Builder stamps and dies together with the Mythic Blooms embossing folder. I framed out the card in white using the A2 Frames die set which I consider a craft room essential.

I started with the new embossing folder and I embossed an A2 panel of Simon's 'Apricot' cardstock.  I adhered this to the card base and framed it out using the A2 Frames.

I stamped the L, O, V and E from the Floral Word Builder.  The set of letters included will allow you to spell out several words.  I coloured with the following Copic markers:-

Letters - R29, R27, R24

L - YR07, YR14, Y38

O - YR21, YR31, YR30

V - R22, R20, R00

E - YR02, E95, YR82

Green - G21, YG61

I die cut and applied each letter to the embossed background.

I wanted this card to be very simple so I resisted the usual sequins and decided to glaze each red letter instead and so they are all lovely and glossy and catch the light when the card is handled. I use Spellbinders Glaze & Glue because it is the only formula I've found that is non-yellowing. Don't be put off by initial application.  It will dry with no yellow.

Happy crafting and shopping friends!

Pink & Main - Quack Me Up

 

This is my third card working with some of the adorable new products from the Pink & Main May release.  Keep scrolling after this post to reach my previous two posts for them if you haven't seen those yet.  This card features the sweet Quack Me Up stamp set which has a coordinating die of course.  These images are very easy and fun to colour if you're new to stamping and colouring with Copic markers.

I started by creating the background and ink blended a white A2 panel using Distress Oxide Inks in Rustic Wilderness, Mowed Lawn and Tumbled Glass to create grass on either side of a little pond where one duckling floats on a Lily Pad.  Once blended I splattered with water and applied the panel to my card base.

The Quack Me Up images were stamped in black ink and coloured with the following Copic marker combinations:-

Mama Duck - C3, C1, C0, C00

Ducklings - Y19, Y15, Y11, Y00, C3, C1, C0, R000

Blushes - R22, R21, R20, R00

Duck Feet - YR07, YR04, YR21

Worm - E95, W4

Lily Pad & Frog - G85, YG25, YG13, YG11

I die cut with the coordinating dies and applied them to the background popped up on foam tape.

To complete the card I came in with a white gel pen and highlighted various points on the coloured images.  I framed out the scene in white using a frame die from my stash, this was applied with foam tape and then I stamped and applied the sentiment in the same way.

The very final touch was the addition of water sparkles which I took from Pink & Main's new 'Rainbow Glitter Enamel Shapes'.

Thanks for joining me and happy crafting friends!