Fun Stampers Journey - Paris Girl.

It's time for another Make Amazing Girl Card For the Richard Garay DT!

Today I'm using the gorgeous new stamp set Paris Girl from the NEW Fun Stampers Journey Catalog. Isn't she just darling! I LOVE her. If you follow me on Instagram and Facebook you already saw a sneak peek of my Paris Girl when I was coloring her. I have also used the new Paris Vintage Paper Collection, also by Fun Stampers Journey. Notice the flowers in her hat match the paper! ;) 

There's also another Flower flower stamp set that goes with this entire Paris Vintage Collection. 

I didn't want to overload the embellishments because I didn't want to cover the gorgeous paper. So I wanted to add a little texture so I used my Square Pierced Dies to create this stitched effect along the 'poloroid frame'. Super cute, right!

 Whenever I color an image with eyes whether it's an animal or a person, I always take a fine black marker and trace the eyes. It really gives you a finished look and brings the image to life.

Try it on your next project!!

Well, that's all for now. I hope you enjoy the rest of your week and weekend. 

I have some big news to share very, very soon!

Supplies

Paris Vintage Paper Collection

Paris Girl Stamp Set

Journey Rectangles

Journey Squares

Natural Journey Twine

Wooden Accents

Cocoa Ribbon

Capture the Moment Stamp Set

Whipped Cream Card stock

Creating a 3D effect on your cards!

Hello there crafty peeps!

Today I have a little tutorial to share with you for my Richard Garay 'Make Amazing Girl' DT project! I made this 'Fun' little card to share with you. Aren't those balloons adorable! Well I'm going to show you how I made those by combining a couple of products, you might not otherwise combine. I always try to think outside the box a little and come up with something a little unique or at least use the products in a little bit of a different way.

Here we go.. Let's make some 3D looking

bubbly balloons!

So I used the little Celebra'tions Tag That (thought bubble die) for my balloons. 

Now, you see the coffee stamp set, 'Cup for two' off to the right.. I stamped the cup first, 2 times in the Captivating Coral Ink and then cut out the die. 

I then trimmed the points off of the bottom of the thought bubbles. Now they look like balloons!!!

Next, I used my Fun Stampers Journey Bloom Tool and got out the stylus piece and went over the entire backside of the 'Balloon' in a circular motion. You will start to see the balloon curl on the edges.

You can see the difference in the one I haven't done yet...

Doesn't that look darling! You have some bubbly little balloons for your card! 

Oh and take a look at those green splatters! I used the Lucous Green Liqid Silk. I just LOVE this stuff. It's like a  bottle of nail polish so when you tap on the lid you really get a great splatter effect!!

Well I hope you enjoyed my little tutorial. Until next time my freinds!

Celebra'tions Supplies

Liquid Green Silk

Fun Sentiment Dies

Delightful Daisy Ink

Brush Stroke Stamps

Linen Thread

Cool Caribbean Ink

Cup for Two Stamp Set

Pierced Rectangles

Tag That Die Set

Tape it

Fun Stampers Journey Bloom Tool

Unity's Angie-girls Stamps!

This will be my last post on the Unity Blog as Guest Designer.

Thank you so much for having me on board this month. It's been a fantastic month and I have really enjoyed being a Unity Girl! Thank you so much Angela for inviting me into your online home. It's been a wonderful opportUNITY! ♥

I hope you like my last card on here. I have used Anna Girl by Angie Blom. I LOVE this stamp. I again, used the no line technique. I also colored with my Copics. The Sentiment is from the January Kit of the Month.This is one of my Favorite cards. ♥

Have a great week everyone!

Unity Blog Hop!

Hello there my crafty peeps!

Today there's another Hop over at Unity Blog. Being the Guest Designer this month I get to join this fabulous group of talented ladies. 

As always Angela from Unity has some a-m-a-z-i-n-g deals on so many stamps and sets. You have to jump on over there and take a look once you're finished with the hop.

I used Unity's, 'Bird Chirping Weather' Stamp set. It's so super cute. There's so many ideas I have for this stamp. I colored it with my Copics.  

Just look at the gorgeous artistry on those sentiments! Beautiful!

Don't forgot to hop along leaving comments for a chance to win some goodies!

Ta ta for now!

Unity Water Color Wonder!

Hello friends!
Today I'm up over on the Unity Blog!

I have a fun Water-colored card to show you. I used this adorable image from the January Kit of the Month. This is such a simple technique and it has such a beautiful effect. All I did was use my Tim Holtz Water-colored markers directly on the stamp. Give it a little spritz of water and voila! If you want more of a watercolor look you can always take a wet paintbrush and bring the color out a little. 

Have a great day everyone!

One stamp set, 1 patterned paper and 3 different cards!

Hi there everyone. I hope you are all having a great week! Today is my day off so hopefully I can be productive. I have had so many ideas lately  I can't turn my mind off!

I'm up on Jamie Dougherty's Bloom Girl Blog today!

I would love it if you would stop by and take a peek. 

Enjoy your Tuesday! 

Keep the Stars in your eyes..

Happy Monday All!

A couple weeks ago I shared some very exciting news with you all. There's a fantastic post up on Richard Garay's Blog so you can hear a little more about all of the designers. 

Today I have a fun card to show you. I used Fun Stampers Journey last month's Kit of the Month. I just love this little ballerina. The stamp set is called 'Twinkle Toes'. 

The stamped collage under the star is from 2 different Stamp sets, The dots, stripes, stars and spots are from the SS-0009 Banner Party Stamp Set. Then I used the ATC Stamp Set AT-0090 Honeycomb. I love the Honeycomb stamp!! I used My Fun Stampers Ink Pad IP-0029 Sweet Berry,

IP-0014 Pineapple Smoothie, IP-0041 Black Licorice, and IP-0002 Blue Lagoon. 

I added AC-0013 Journey Glaze  all over the entire star. 

I also added spots here and there on the collage. 

Then I sprinkled the Journey Dust over that. It gives such a beautiful, shiny, sparkle look.

I popped up my images and elements with some AC-0098 Journey Foam Squares.

 I colored the ballerina using my Copics.

Skin - E000, E00, E11, E13

Hair - N9, N7, N5, N3

Outfit - N0, N1. N3, tiny bit of N5

You know me, always looking for those extra little embellishments for different textures. I added some AC-0113 Journey Sequins Blue Skies and that darling little paperclip from
 the AC-0101 Fun Day Elements assorted Clips.

Well, I hope you enjoyed my card.
Please pop on over and see the Design Team Post over on Richard Garay's Blog. We are all just thrilled to the moon and back about this fantastic experience and we want to share it with you all!

Supplies

AC-0101 Fun Day Elements assorted Clips
AC-0113 Journey Sequins Blue Skies 
AC-0098 Journey Foam Squares
AC-0013 Journey Glaze
IP-0002 Blue Lagoon
IP-0041 Black Licorice
IP-0014 Pineapple Smoothie
IP-0029 Sweet Berry
ATC Stamp Set AT-0090
SS-0009 Banner Party Stamp Set.

Challenges
Come and Get it - Create your own background
Crafty Calendar - Add Metal
Fab and Funky - Focus on image

Bloom Girl Pocket Card!

Hello Blooming Peeps!

I'm up over on the Bloom Girls Blog today. You can see my post here.

I made a SUPER easy Pocket Card.
I used my Fun Stampers Pocket Card Die, added flowers and a few embellishments. I did use the new Bloom Girl Stencil to the cool looking flower behind the chipboard 'Create'.

Quirky Crafts - Pretty in Pink
Paper Players - Color Combo
All Sorts - Spring
Hiding in my craftroom - freestyle

I had to add a little hardware.. so I got out one of my Bloom Girl Brads. The perfect touch!

I hope you like my card. Have a wonderful day!

hugs, Mindy

Supplies

Fun Stampers Pocket Die - Item DI-0003

680368 - 6x6 Stencil-Anenome

980153 - Bloom- ChipBoard Pieces

575120 - Bloom Flower- In Full Bloom

980108 - Bloom- Brads

A Lili of the Valley Christmas Gift Set.

Hi there crafty peeps!

 

Here's on of 2 of the project gift sets we will be creating at my class at Custom Impressions this Friday! Isn't it super cute!

 

 This image from Lili of the Valley and is called Shine a Light. I love the rich BG color of this Copic Combo. I used BG72, BG75, BG78 and N7. GORGEOUS! The card is simple, The base is actually an envelope, perfect for a gift card or money for a friend, co-worker teacher etc. I have also made a matching Candle. I really wanted to focus on the pleats in her coat and again show everyone how adding a little 'N7' really makes a huge difference in depth when coloring. My students know it as my 'make it pop'. :o)

 

If you are interested in this class please Contact Custom Impressions.
 

 

Have a wonderful day.

 

 



A Card and A Layout for Fancy Pants Designs!

Hi there Fancy Friends!

Today is my post over on the Fancy Pants Designs Blog.

I have put together a card and a layout using the same sketch!

Fun, Fun!! I just love this new collection. The colors and textures are just gorgeous.

I just got the rest of my DT kit and I love the brads and cannot wait to get them out and play!

 

Here's a little sneak peek of the two. I have used products from the

 What a Wonderful Day Collection.

 

To view my full layout and card please visit the Fancy Pants Designs Blog.

I hope you enjoy my creations and the sketch.

Have a wonderful day!

 



Sugar Bowl Challenge!!!

Well here's my Sugar Bowl Challenge this week. I think think it came out pretty good. This card was so exciting for me because it's my very first time using COPICS!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE them and I'm in some serious trouble.. I know I have tons of tricks to learn with these but for my VERY FIRST time using I think I did a good job with my shading. I cant wait to go play with them again today.

Paper Make Up and Stamp Something Challenges

Dont you love this turtle!?!?! The Monday Paper Makeup Challenge was to use Ribbon, and The Stamp Something Challenge was to use as many shapes as you can on a card, I used Ovals, squares, rectangle, and circles. I think it came out really cute! Thank you for looking have a wonderful evening. I will be back tomorrow with a card I'm VERY excited about.

Paper Makeup Sneak Peek!

I would like you to meet Birthday Lauren you will be able to buy this beautiful stamp from Paper Makeup really soon. I have so much fun working with these stamps. This is a Sketch from the Paper Makeup blog this will be an ongoing Monday Challenge go check it out.

Have a wonderful day!