Creative Sketches Week 3 - Watercolor

I adore watercolors!  When I was in college as an illustration major, my media of choice was always watercolors.  I am always happy to spend some time with my trusty aqua painters. The colors of my pictures below are a tad off, so think Tempting Turquoise, Pear Pizzaz, and Poppy Parade.

This is the Happy Together stamp set, which has the most adorable little birds. I painted their bodies with Tempting Turquoise using multiple coats.  I liked that the stazon covered by the ink, just looks like a rich dark blue, and I can still see the details for the feathers.  It is important to let things dry between coats.  I also let everything dry and then did a light wash of pear pizzaz at then end for my ground.  I used my marker tip to color in the beaks and go over the feet so they were peach parfait instead of black.

Just believe card set

I got this set at Stampin Up Convention, and have loved it, but jut recently taught a workshop using it. Such a wonderful set!! We did a simple card that I cased from another demo and put a little twist of my own on it. Love the colors and simplicity of the set.

Matchbox Drawer

This cute little project is simply made using our Big Shot matchbox XL die, 2 Sizzlits dies to make the buttons, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, and some of the new In Color Pear Pizzaz cardstock, and Greenhouse Gala Designer Series paper, an adorable stamp set out of the New Idea Book and Catalog, and of course, DSP wrapped Chocolate for an extra touch!  To make this adorable drawer unit for yourself, please email me to come to my next workshop. I provide the materials and fun needed for a craft night with friends.

During July, I am having special hostess only gifts and incentives.  Please contact me for more information of earning free stamps and other goodies! To order a Drawer Unit Kit, please email me for pricing information.

Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge

I would like to try and stretch myself a little more, so I am going to start participating in weekly challenges. I will also start hosting some of my own probably in August, so be ready to post your results here! Today is my first time trying the Mojo Monday Challenge. They are pretty popular, so we'll see how I do.

Tonight I used Embrace Life, a favorite set of mine. I decided to use the single stem, which I rarely use. I also texturized the background Kraft Card stock using my wonderful Big Shot. I colored in the images using the new In-Color Markers,and then highlighted them with Crystal Effects. The sheen on the flowers might not becoming through in the photo. I popped the images using various layers with Dimensionals. I really like the combination of Dusty Durango, Kraft, and Soft Suede

I will probably revisit this again during the week, but for now, here is my Challenge Entry.

Diva Coffee Break Challenge #135

I am not a Diva myself but I decided to participate in their weekly challenge using the New In Colors and the New Stamps sets. I know I will be adding more of these challenges to my schedule. For more wonderful challenges, check out their site.

Here is the sketch I worked from.

Here is my completed Card.


I chose one of my personal favorites, the Wings of Friendship, a Hostess Level 2 set. I used the wonderful new In Color Markers to color my bird image and my saying. I found it really easy to get a really incredible flower by coloring my lighter marker first, and then my darker color second for the flower image. I might not want to make 25 of these, but for one or two, it is well worth the effort to control the stamp with my marker.

Ingredient List
Stamp Set:Wings of Friendship
Paper: Razzleberry Lemonade DS paper, Dusty Durango, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, and Whisper White
Inks:Dusty Durango
Accessories: In Color Markers, Clear Rhineston BRads, Soft Suede Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, and Snail Adhesive & Dimensionals.

It's Good to Dream Card

This is my card for the new Idea Book & Catalog Swap that I just participated in. The card was lots of fun to make, and I love the new In-Colors. tamping off with your classic ink allows you to use your stamp pad in 3 different tones, stretching your options.
Your main image can be repeated subtly as a great background!


Stamp: Razzle Dazzle Stamp Set

Paper: Whisper White Cardstock, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Melon Mambo Cardstock, Rich Razzleberry Cardstock
Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Soft Suede, Razzleberry, and Melon Mambo Classic Ink, Soft Suede Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Texturz Plates Stampin Up! Backgrounds, Word Window Punch, 1/16” Hole Punch, Rhinestone Brads, Sponges, Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals