On The Hunt

Ready for another fun Easter project using Unique Laser Designs products? How about a cute tag with even cuter Easter eggs! So let's get moving on how it was made.

Starting with a Unique Laser Designs tag, I inked it heavily with Gelatos, gave it a spritz of water, then used my handy finger to blend the colors.  Nothing better than getting your hands all inky lol.

Then I grabbed my spray ink and stencil and created some background circles.

Then I grabbed my jar of iridescent medium, a palette knife, and the same stencil and created another layer of circles.

Then, I created several layers of "grass".  Lots of fun texture!

Now for the embellishments. I took my Easter eggs, inked them with Perfect Medium, then brushed on a layer of Perfect Pearls.  Lots of shimmer and shine.

Lastly, I added the sentiment, layered the Easter eggs and a butterfly, and added some ribbon.

April Showers Tag

It's officially the first of April, but I promise no tricks today.  Just a bright colorful tag, which is also the theme of Scrap It Girl's April Challenge, which is using tags or bags.  I think the tag design perfectly fits April, as the old saying goes "April showers bring May flowers".  So let's get started, and I'll show you how quickly this card can be made.

I started with simply adhering a dictionary page to the tag.

Next up, I used my Gelatos to add some color to the background.  I simply scribbled the ink on the tag, spritzed it with just a bit of water, then used my fingers to blend the colors.

For a pop of darker color, I lightly spritzed the tag with Color Wash spray.

Once the inks were dry, I used a Zig marker and a Crafter's Workshop template tho create raindrops. Simple so far right?

Next up, I heat embossed a flower using WOW embossing powder and a Stampers Anonymous stamp.

For another added pop of color, I cut out two circles for the flower center.  I used my edge distresser to gently rough up the edges of both, then adhered then to the tag with a crystal brad.

Then I used my Enamel Accents to add a few white highlights.

Next, I added a strip of washi tape to the bottom of the tag.  Nothing too difficult so far :)

Lastly, I added the sentiment and a bit of ribbon to finish off the tag.

So head on over to Scrap it Girl's site and show us how you use your tags or bags.

Love and Hearts

I was feeling a bit frisky and decided to create a second project for Scrap It Girl's February theme of hearts. This was a super quick tag to create, perfect for that last minute gift addition.  

I don't have step by step pictures, but I promise you this is an easily recreated project.

1. Using a spray in, cover the entire tag in yellow ink.

2. Using pink and teal inks, flick small droplets of ink randomly on the tag.

3. Add the circle background ink using a small circle stencil and a pink ink pad.

4. Stamp the love sentiment randomly on the background using black ink.

5. Punch 18 hearts.

6. Staple the hearts together in bunches of three using a mini stapler. Ink the edges of the hearts with pink ink.

7. Stamp the love sentiment randomly on the background using black ink.

8. Randomly adhere the hearts to the tag

9. Add a bit of fibers to the top of the tag.

It's that simple.  This tag literally took me 20 minutes to make.  

I hope you'e enjoyed your visit today!

Bright and Colorful

Hmmm…several posts in a row…I might just be getting back into a regular blogging rhythm again J  Today I have a few more projects from the October issue of Scrapbook News and Review Magazine.

First up is a fun tea cup shaped card.  And it was super simple to make.  Layers of patterned paper, a bit of lace, felt wings and a canvas heart from Basically Bare.  The heart was heat embossed with WOW embossing powders and the wings were colored with Glimmer Mist.

Next up is a card perfect for that special someone in your life.  I started with black cardstock for the background then added a bit of musical inspried patterned paper.  Then a bit of May Arts ribbon that was inked blue and flower from Petaloo that was also inked blue.  Lastly, I cut out a piece of patterned paper in the shape of a heart and inked the edges a bright pink so it would contrast with the blue. 

And lastly, I have an adorable tag. Layers and layers of patterned paper.  Lots of stamping on the background.  And the focal point of the tag is a stamped imaged from Queen Kat Designs that is colored with Prismacolor pencils.  With colors from the Spring spectrum, it would make the perfect addition to a gift.

Thanks for stopping in today!

Imagine Bookmark

I've been slowly but surely getting myself back on track with my postings.  And today I have a really fun bookmark created for World Book Day, which is on March 7.  I love to curl up with a good book, whether it be a real paper and ink book or the digital version (although I'm partial to the paper and ink kind myself).  Plus, you can't use this awesome bookmark with a digital book. :)

I used so many fun products on this tag.  Starting with the background, which was misted with Dylusions inks.  Then I used a Crafter's Workshop stencil with Art Anthology Sorbets to create a fun textured design.  Once that was dry, I layered on a bit of punchinella, a stick pin, and a Basically Bare felt cloud, which was covered with Stickles and a bit of ink from a Zig Art and Graphic Twin marker in Cornflour blue.

Then I used a Zig Emboss Writer on the chipboard letters then heat embossed them with WOW embossing powders.  LOVE the vibrant yellow!

The sun is a stamp from Queen Kat Designs, which was colored with Zig Brushables in Pure Yellow, Zig Art and Graphic Twin in TUT-80, Zig Wink of Stella in GL. Clear, and lastly a Zig Photo Signature pen in Red.

You Are Beautiful

Welcome back to another fun Friday!  Today I've made a tag using the Celtic Fairy stamp by stamp designer Kristie Silva from Queen Kat Designs.  I simply love her facial expression.  So let's see how this tag was made.

First, I misted the background using several different colors of Dylusions inks.  Then, using a stencil and gold dimensional paint, I created the raised portion.  Then I simply layered on the punchinella, baker's twine, butterfly, and the sentiment.

The image itself was colored with Prismacolor pencils and then fussy cut.  Then I simply adhered it to the tag itself.

An Eclectic Mix

I'm back with you again, and yes I have another wonderful mix of projects, all completed specifically for a prior issue of Scrapbook News and Review Magazine.

First up, a fun tag using Stamper's Anonymous stamps and washi tape (my latest addiction).

Next up are two wonderful, chunky, dimensional cards.  I have a tendency to make my cards lumpy and bumpy, but I really do love all the texture it gives them.

And lastly, a layout with two of my nieces.  Aren't they adorable?

Thanks so much for stopping in today and visiting!

Angel's Delight

I'm back with you today with my first post of the New Year!  And boy do I have a wonderful project to show using the Angel's Delight stamp from Queen Kat Designs.  I thought it would be fun to use a Christmas themed stamp for something other than Christmas.  We all have a stash of stamps, so why not get you money's worth from them?

I've created a wonderful tag for you today.  The background was made using three colors of Metallic Distress Stains.  Then I added a few layers of Tissue Tape.  The stars were created Art Anthology Sorbet and a Crafter's Workshop template.  Such a wonderful way to create texture!

Now it's on to the main image.  I stamped her on white cardstock, colored her with my Prismacolor pencils, then fussy cut her out. Then I layered on a few flowers and sentiment stickers.

There is so much shimmer and dimension on this tag.  Makes you want to run your hands over all the elements!

Define Good

Is anyone else out there thinking about how close we are to Christmas?  Not to add any pressure, but it's less than six weeks away. :)

My tag today was most definitely inspired by the upcoming holiday.  I used the Sugarplum stamp from Queen Kat Designs. This really is a fun and playful stamp!

To make the background, I mixed Picket Fence Distress Stain with Red Pepper Color Wash on my craft sheet then ran my tag through the mixture.  Then, I spritzed it with a glimmer spray and then with water to add water spots.  A very fun way to make a background!

 The image was colored with Prismacolor pencils, and then I added L...O...T...S of Stickles.  It must be glittery and shiny. :)  I think the sentiment is a perfect match to the image, just a bit on the naughty side.

Fairy Tag

Welcome back!  Today I have a fun tag using the Moth Queen stamp from Queen Kat Designs by stamp designer Kerry Swinamer.  As soon as I laid eyes on this stamp, I knew she was gong to be purple.  Plus, the rebel in me says do something in Spring colors since we're heading into the Fall season! :) 

To create the tag, I added a based layer of patterned paper, then added strips of a mesh ribbon.  Then I added a felt frame and filled in the center with Glossy Accents that was sprinkled with glitter.  Once that was dry, I added the sentiment on top of the Glossy Accents.

For the stamped image itself, I colored it with my Prismacolor pencils and then fussy cut the image.  I just love the way her hair fans out!

Lots of Projects to Share!

It's been quite a while since I made all of these projects, but I can finally share them with you.  Teye are all from an event last summer between Rubbernecker Stamps and Scrapbook News and Review Magazine.

Fist up is an ATC.  The background was colored using Gelatos.  The butterflies were stamped, colored with Prismacolor markers, then cut out, layered with Crackle Accents, and then adhered to the ATC.

Next is a bright, colorful tag.  The spool was heat embossed then stamped with a floral design.  All the flowers were stamped and individualy colored and cut out.

This layout is my favorite from the entire set!  The picture is of my Grandmother in her early 20's.  The background is canvas, which was machine stitched around the edges.  Then layer upon layer of ribbon and lace.  I created the clock by building up layers of embossing powder and then stamping in the melted powder.  Once the melted powder had cooled, I removed the stamp and then cut out the image.

Here's another fun tag! Layers of stamped images under a thin layer of gesso for the background.  The clock image was stamped on a transparency then heated so the transparency melted and warped.  A very fun effect!

And lastly, I have a couple of cards.  The first was created using a used dryer sheet and adding several different colors of ink.  For the second card, I simply stamped and layered several butterflies over a layer of lace.  This one I kept really simple.

Thanks for stopping on today, and I hope you've enjoyed my creations!

Naughty or Nice Tag

Lately, I've been thinking ahead to Christmas, so I decided to make a Christmas themed tag.  I used the new Owlee stamp from Queen Kat Designs by stamp designer Che Gilson.  Such a cute stamp!

To start the tag, I used two different washi tapes and simply crisscrossed them until the tag was covered.  Then I added a bit of punchinella, patterned paper, ribbon, and a flower.  Super simple to recreate.

I stamped and then heat embossed the image.  I knew I was going to cut out the image, and having it heat embossed seems to make it easier to cut around the edges.  I used my Prismacolor pencils to color in the image.  Her scarf makes this a perfect winter image!

Fun Times

Welcome back!  Today I have a bunch of items from an event at Scrapbook News and Review Magazine that featured The Cat's Pajamas stamps and dies. I had a lot of fun working with the stamps and dies that were provided.  Fairy warning, this is a photo heavy post!

First up is a colorful tag (love the pink/black color combo!).  The dress form is from Basically Bare and the skirt was made using a grass die from The Cat's Pajamas.

Next, I altered an old Prima flower jar.  I inked the entire bottle with alcohol ink, die cut some birds and houses (dies courtesy of The Cat's Pajamas), then added some ribbon and trim.

Now, on to a cute card.  I simply layered my patterned paper, and then stamped little droplets over the entire card.  Next, I stamped my main image and colored it in.  Lastly, I covered the water puddle with Glossy Accents.

And yet another cute little card. Here, I've used my dies in two different ways.  First, I used a die cut pies of cardstock as a mask on the background.  Then, I cut two strips of paper using the grass die and then adhered the strips to the card.

One more card :)  For this card, I used the bird house die.  I cut out several of the birdhouses, folded then over, and layered them to form a flower.

For this layout, I used lots and lots of die cut strips of pattered paper using the grass die.  It made for a very fun border for the layout.

This ATC is my favorite item from the event. I simply spritzed the background with several colors of ink, then adhered a piece of punchinella.  The music notes were die cut from a piece of metal.

And lastly, another fun layout! What better way to use my stamp than on a layout of a little girl playing in water?

Thank you for stopping by today and visiting!