New Die'sire Classiques Collection - Released Today!

In my design for the new release, I'm featuring this elegant die cut from Die'sire Classiques - Spring/Summer Metal Dies - Floral Flourish.

I cut out two die shapes - one to go on the card and one to use as a stencil.

I taped off the card base to create a border and used the eBrush System with the stencil to create a beautiful background. The brushed stencil also turned out to be really pretty. I had a hard time deciding which to put on the card. :)  I'm saving it for another project!

Crafter Companion Supplies Used:

Die'sire Classiques Collection - Floral Flourish
Die'sire Essentials Dies - Circles
Sentimentals EZMount Stamp Set - Love is all you need
eBosser
Shimmering Cardstock pearl ivory

Shimmering Cards pearl ivory

eBrush System

Spectrum Noir Markers TN1
Distress Ink Pad scattered straw
Extra Strong Permanent Tape Runner

Complete supplies included at the bottom.

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Crafter's Companion February Challenge - Make it Sparkle

This month's Crafter's Companion Challenge theme is Make it Sparkle (use/add bling, sparkle of any kind).  I'm featuring an image from the Stamp-It Imagine line. 

Crafter's Companion Supplies Used:

Stamp-It Australia EZMount Stamp Set Spring - Dreamy Daisies

Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock

Memento LUXE Ink Pads

Shimmering Cards

Spectrum Noir Blendable Colored Pencils 046, 049

Stickles

Extra Strong Permanent Tape Runner

Complete supplies included at the bottom.

The background layer is made with an Encaustic wax technique. Click here to see how I make my Encaustic paintings. Metallic crayons add the sparkle to the background.

Every month, there's a fun challenge with a chance to win a voucher to shop at Crafter's Companion. Visit the Crafter's Companion Facebook Page for all the details on this month's challenge. For inspiration, be sure to visit the Crafter's Companion DT members.  You can see their latest designs by clicking on the names on the left side of my blog..

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Crafter's Companion January Challenge - Shabby Chic/Vintage

This month's Crafter's Companion Challenge theme is Shabby Chic/Vintage.  

Crafter Companion Supplies Used:
Vintage Floral Collection EZMount Stamp Set - Greetings

Vintage Floral Collection 6" x 6" Embossing Folder - Blooming Wonderful
Die'sire Decorative Dies - Nouveau Stamping Frame
eBosser
Kraft Cardstock
Distress Ink Pads
Ink Sweeper
Sponge Daubers

Spectrum Noir Blendable Colored Pencils 034

Extra Strong Permanent Tape Runner

Every month, there's a fun challenge with a chance to win a voucher to shop at Crafter's Companion. Visit the Crafter's Companion Facebook Page for all the details on this month's challenge. For inspiration, be sure to visit the Crafter's Companion DT members.  You can see their latest designs by clicking on the names on the left side of my blog..

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Crafter's Companion December Challenge - Thank You Cards

This month's Crafter's Companion Challenge theme is Thank You Cards.  I'm featuring images from Sheena's A Little Bit Scenic - Silhouette Highlands and Sentimentals EZMount Stamp Set - Love is all you need. 

Every month, there's a fun challenge with a chance to win a voucher to shop at Crafter's Companion. Visit the Crafter's Companion Facebook Page for all the details on this month's challenge. For inspiration, be sure to visit the Crafter's Companion DT members.  You can see their latest designs by clicking on the names on the left side of my blog..

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Crafter's Companion November Challenge-Christmas/Winter

This month's Crafter's Companion Challenge theme is Christmas/Winter.  I'm featuring images from Sheena's A Little Bit Sketchy Line and Sentimentals Christmas Line.

I stamped the bird on a branch image from A Little Bit Sketchy EZMount Stamp Set - Faith onto watercolor paper with Memento LUXE Ink Pad - tuxedo black, sprinkled with emboss powder and heat set.

I taped the paper down with a low tack tape to create a border. I taped it onto a board so I could easily move the piece around without touching it. The bird and branches are water colored with Distress Ink Pads.  I 'stamped' the pads onto my non-stick craft mat and picked up color with a water-brush. 

bird: salty ocean, scattered straw
branches, pine cone: vintage photo

For the snowy hills and sky I sponged in tumbled glass with an Ink Sweeper.  I used a torn piece of paper as a mask the snowy hills, starting on the torn paper and pulling color onto the scene with a light touch.

For the sky, I masked a horizon line with a piece of paper and used a light touch in a horizontal motion, pulling coloring from the outside into the center, leaving a highlight.  I pulled the tape off to reveal the border.

I stamped the branch from the set in the corner with Memento LUXE Ink Pad - tuxedo black, sprinkled with emboss powder and heat set. I colored with Spectrum Noir Blendable Colored Pencils 060, 111. I used 065, 017 to add some definition to the little bird. I also added definition to the larger branch the bird was sitting on with 111.  The sentiment is from Sentimentals Christmas Stamp Set - Jingle Bells.

Every month, there's a fun challenge with a chance to win a voucher to shop at Crafter's Companion. Visit the Crafter's Companion Facebook Page for all the details on this month's challenge. For inspiration, be sure to visit the Crafter's Companion DT members.  You can see their latest designs by clicking on the names on the left side of my blog..

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