Dare to Get Dirty Post IV

Here's the 4th installment of cards I made for the Splitcoaststampers Dare to Get Dirty week-long challenges.   There were 5 challenges a day so at the end I made 35 cards!

 

We are not supposed to disclose the exact details of the challenge as participants need to be a member of the SCS Fan Club but I have listed their titles here so perhaps you can figure it out?!!? 

 I also list my supplies for each card at the end of this post.

Here are 5 more cards #16 - 20 :

The Challenge: Does it Spark Joy?

I'm also linking this card to the Merry Monday summer challenge:
Inspired by June 12th challenge

 

The Challenge:  Cling Wrap Background

The Challenge: Use a Digital Image

(Free colored digital image from the Graphics Fairy)

The Challenge:  Watercolor Plaid

The Challenge: Kick up your Background

It was so fun trying out new or forgotten techniques and to get so many cards made for my stash - I sell them to friends where I used to work as well as at my church -  so I need a constant supply of new designs!

I'll be back in a few days with 5 more - hope I'm not boring you to death!?!

The Joy of Holly

Stamps: Festive Foliage - Waltzingmouse Festive Foliage - Waltzingmouse, Signature Christmas - PTI

Paper: white, true black - PTI, DP Fine and Sunny Paper Pad - Kaiser Craft  

Ink:True Black, Pure Poppy, Simply Chartreuse - PTI

Accessories: Small Madison Window Die - Poppystamps, Holly Die - Waltzingmouse, foam dots

Winter Woods

Paper: Arches Watercolor Paper, White - PTI

Accessories: Brushos - Purple and Sandstone, cling wrap, water mister, Die - Ali Express, wooden star - Hobby Lobby, Gold Leaf Run'N Buff, foam dots

Unforgettable

Stamps: Ella and Friends - Mama Elephant

Paper:White, Terracotta Tile, Black - PTI

Ink:True Black - PTI

Accessories: Vintage Circus Elephant Digi Image - Free from the Graphics Fairy

Cutest Little Thing

Stamps:Sweet Cheeks - PTI

Paper:Arches Watercolor paper, White, True Black, Vintage Jadeite, Vellum - PTI

Ink: Versamark, New Leaf, Sweet Blush, Classic Kraft - PTI

Accessories:  Sweet Cheeks Dies - PTI, gold embossing powder, heat tool Gold metalic marker, water color paints pink, orange, green

Embossed Wreath

Stamps: Keep it Simple Birthday II set - Papertrey Ink

Paper: white, true Black - PTi

Ink:  Versamark, Wendy Vecchi Archival Cornflower and Fern Green Re-inker

Accessories: Wendy Vecchi White Embossing Paste (colored with Fern Green Reinker), Stencils: Wendy Vecchi Check Mate , Create a Wreath, Flowers - Taylored Expressions, tiny red brads, white embossing powder, pallette knife, foam dots  

If we could see the miracle.....

I used a fun technique on a panel of my card today -  using glossy card, water, re-inkers and SALT!

Here's a close up of the panel.  I used coarse sea salt so the marks left from it are large - looks like funky water spots! 

Oh, and Yes -  I DID finally break down and buy this MFT Peek a Boo window die! (in both rectangle AND square!)

So, for the panel - I took a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of glossy card, spritzed it with water and dripped SU re-inkers in Caramel, Certainly Celery and Bashful Blue randomly on the panel.  I tilted the panel around so the colors would move and blend - adding more water if needed, and then sprinkled coarse sea salt over the panel and set it aside to dry.   

(you can help it along with a heat tool if you want but I think it might react better if left alone to dry!)

After it dried, I brushed off the salt and it was ready to go.  I cut my panel into 4 smaller pieces so I can make 4 cards like this one from one salted panel!

While I was at it -  I made a second salt panel using SU re-inkers in Barely Banana, Cameo Coral and Lavender Lace - quite a different look with different colors!

 Here's my finished card.

I die cut the frame out of a panel of white card and stamped this great quote.  It's from a brand new stamp set by PaperArtsy - Eclectia 3 - EABO1 Trees and Flowers.    Alison Bomber is the designer.   Alison and I are both Creative Guides on the A Vintage Journey Challenge Blog and I am so happy for her having her own stamps made!   Her sets are kind of hard to find in the USA right now - PaperArtsy is based in England where Alison lives.  But you can check with any US company that sells PaperArtsy and you may find them, so far she has two sentiment/quote sets available.

I'm linking my card to:

CAS Watercolour Card Challenge

 You'll find links to several YouTube videos on using salt there too

Stamps:  Eclectica 3 - Alison Bomber - EAB01 - PaperArtsy
Paper:  White - PTI, Glossy Card - Ranger
Ink:  Archival Jet Black, SU reinkers in Caramel, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue
Accessories:  coarse sea salt, water mister, foam dots, Rectangle Peek a Boo Window Die - MFT, Wild Flowers Die - Tim Holtz/Sizzix.

Eileen Hull's Journal Treasury - Digital Craft Book available now!

As part of Eileen Hull's Sizzix Creative Team - I am excited to announce that Bella Crafts has just released a new digital craft book entitled Journal Treasury.  It includes 85 journal projects using Eileen's wonderful new journal die

And one of MY JOURNAL'S is on the cover - see the Notes Documented??!! I made that!  How excited am I?!

I have several more journals inside along with those of other designers - a total of 85! 

 

If you like junk journals, planners, art journals, bullet journals, Traveler’s Notebooks or notebooks of any kind, you will love this book! In this ebook, you will find 85 inspirational projects from top notch industry designers. All have used Eileen's Sizzix Journal die to create their projects, yet every one is unique and special.

What is in the book?

164 pages of mouth-watering inspiration! You will find tips, tricks and techniques for Journal assembly, supplies to gather, how to make inserts for the book and interesting embellishing ideas. As you look through the book, you may want additional details on a specific project. Just click on the highlighted designer’s name and it will take you to the designer’s blog post listing the supplies and techniques used to create it- so easy!  If you want to buy the die to make your own Journal, simply click on the highlighted links to order.

How does it work?

If you have never gotten an ebook before, it’s pretty amazing! Click on the link- it will bring you to a landing page where you can purchase the book through Paypal. Soon after you buy it, check the email account associated with your Paypal account. In the email is a link where you can download the book. Save it to your device and open it up. Get in your comfy chair, settle in with your favorite beverage and prepare to be inspired!

What does it cost?

For the month of August, the price is $11.87- that’s 30% off the regular price! Get it now by clicking
here.

Who made all these projects?

Leading designers from all around the world were invited to add their magic touch to the Sizzix Journal. Check out the talented makers who have contributed to this treasury- visit their blogs to get to know them. They are truly inspirational and I am so lucky they agreed to share their work. We would not have a book if it weren’t for these amazingly gifted artists. (round of applause!)

Warning: these Journals are addicting. Seriously.

And once you have the die, you can make as many as you want! Use the examples in this book for inspiration and take it any direction you fancy.

Make sure to share your Journals with us in the Eileen Hull Fan Club Facebook group! If you aren’t a member yet, just head on over and request to join- we will approve you and then you can see all of the fabulous projects people are working on, get the inside scoop on supplies, what worked and didn’t work, ask questions, enter to win giveaways, and meet friends from around the world in a supportive and friendly place. We would love to have you!

Watch Eileen's Facebook Live videos to visit with our creative community and share lots of ideas! Every Tuesday at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 Eastern.

Dare to Get Dirty Post III

Here's the 3rd installment of cards I made for last weeks Splitcoaststampers Dare to Get Dirty week long challenges.   There were 5 challenges a day so at the end I made 35 cards!

 

We are not supposed to disclose the exact details of the challenge as participants need to be a member of the SCS Fan Club but I have listed their titles here so perhaps you can figure it out?!!?  I also list my supplies for each card at the end of this post.

Here are cards 11-15 :

The  Challenge:  Road to Recovery

 The Challenge:  Watercolor Wash

 The Challenge - Love the Beach

 The Challenge:  Steampunk

 The Challenge:  Interactive Birthday

Great challenges, right?  So many different themes to get us creative! 

I'm linking my Inflate and Celebrate card to:

Seize the Birthday - Tie One On

Healing

Stamps: Healing - Verses Rubber Stamps

Paper: Arches Water Color Paper, New Leaf, Rustic Cream - PTI

Ink: Archival Jet Black

Accessories: stem from Solomon's Seal plant from my garden, computer paper, paper towel, Vagabond machine

Today is All About You

Stamps: Offbeat Birthday - PTI

Paper: Arches Watercolor paper, Rustic Cream, True Black, Melon Berry, white - PTI

Ink: versamark

Accessories: white embossing powder, watercolor paints, Stitched Mat Rectangle die - Lil Inker Designs, Leafy Branch 5 and Leafy Branch 2 - Elizabeth Craft Designs, foam dots

How Much You Love the Beach

Stamps: Cause a Scene - Beach Master #2 Kittie Kits/Rubbernecker, Gifts from the Sea - Gina K Designs

Paper: Glossy card - Ranger, True Black, Soft Stone - PTI

Ink: Archival Jet Black, SU Reinkers Soft Sky,, Sahara Sand

Accessories: coarse Sea Salt, heat tool, water mister

The Journey

Stamps: Getting There, Steam Punk - Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous

Paper: Rustic Cream, True Black - PTI

Ink: Archival Jet Black, Ranger Distress Ground Espresso

Accessories: Gear Head Dies, Mixed Media Dies - Tim Holtz/Sizzix, Brown Rust Effect Paste - Finnabair/Prima, Gold Leaf Rub 'n Buff, Idea-ology Small Talk Stickers/Occasions

Inflate and Celebrate

Stamps: Inflate and Celebrate - PTI

Paper: white, Enchanted Evening, Hurray Paper Pad - PTI

Ink: True Black - PTI

Accessories:  balloon, bakers twine, Sentiment strip die - MFT, foam dots, All Tied up Die - PTI, crystals St. Tropez/Prima

Saving for Vacation!

For the month of August -  Eileen Hull's Sizzix Inspiration Team has been asked to use any of her Heartfelt dies in a unique/unexpected way.   

I decided to use her House/Pocket Stichlet die along with her Block/Cube 3D die for my project:

A bank to use to save for vacations!

I die cut the pieces I would need for the project.  I cut the block out of cream matboard, the house out of both Rustic Cream card and patterned paper from St. Tropez by Prima (love this colorful barnwood paper!) and the windows, door and eaves out of corrugated card.   I also die cut window panes out of Summer Sunshine card to look like the cabin was cozily lit up inside! I added a Hex Fastener for a doorknob and Idea-ology Small Talk/Occasions stickers.

You can see the tool I used to cut the coin slot in the photo above.  It's something I've had for years.

Here's how the bank looks from the side:

From the top.  The coin slot can also be cut using an X-acto knife.

and from the back!  The sticker on the back is from Idea-ology Metallic Stickers/Quotations and I printed VACATION FUND using my Brother Label Maker.   I left the bottom flap of the box unglued so the money can be removed come vacation time!

Saving might be fun when it's in a cute little summer cottage!  And having it sit on a shelf where you see it everyday is a good reminder to put something in it!

You will find unique and unexpected creations all month by the Inspiration Team over on Eileen's blog.  I hope you'll check it out and that they encourage you to use your dies in unexpected ways!

I'm also linking to the following challenges:

The Paper Players

Mixed Media Monthly

Inspired by the house/windows

Paper:  St. Tropez - Prima, Rustic Cream and Summer Sunrise - PTI, Corrugated Paper - The Write Stock, Cream Little Sizzles Matboard - Sizzix.
Accessories:  Dies - House/Pocket Stitchlets and Block/Cube 3D - Eileen Hull/Sizzix, Idea-ology Hex Fastener, Small Talk/Occasions, Metallic Stickers/Quotations,  Brother Label Maker, Slit Punch, hammer, Tombow Glue, ScorTape.

Dare to Get Dirty Challenges II

Here's the 2nd installment of cards I made for last weeks Splitcoaststampers Dare to Get Dirty week long challenges.   There were 5 challenges a day so at the end I made 35 cards! 

We are not supposed to disclose the exact details of the challenge as participants need to be a member of the SCS Fan Club but I have listed their titles here so perhaps you can figure it out?!!?  I also list my supplies for each card at the end of this post.

Here are cards 6 - 10 :

The challenge:  Tic Tac Toe

The Challenge:   Picnic Time

 The Challenge:  Board Stiff

The Challenge - Tissue Paper Techniques 
I'm also linking this card below to:
Country View Challenges
Blues and Greens

The Challenge - Honeycomb

It's great doing these challenges because it makes you look through all of the 'stuff' in your craft room for the perfect materials for each challenge!  There are so many things we forget we have - right??!! 

Our Prayers are with You

Stamps:  Notes of Prayer - Verve 

Paper:  Arches Watercolor, True Black, White - PTI

Ink:  Ranger Distress Hickory Smoke, Mermaid Lagoon, Twisted Cintrol, True Black - PTI

Accessories:   Mix and Mat Flourishes die - PTI, Wonky Stitches Die - Avery Elle, cling wrap, water mister, Tombow Glue, Caribbean Blend sequins - Avery Elle 

Lovely Day for a Picnic
Stamps:  Picnic - Rosie's Roadshow, Vintage Picnic - PTI
Paper:  Kraft, True Back - PTI, DP Brioche Pad/Memory Box, Fine and Sunny/Kaiser Craft
Ink:  Pure Poppy - PTI, Archival Jet Black
Accessories:  Open Scallop Doily Die - MFT, Basket and Napkin die - PTI, black half pearls, foam dots, Modern Label Punch - SU, 01 micron fine tip pen.

Happy Birthday

Stamps:  Birthday Basics - PTI
Paper:  White, Black - PTI, corrugated cardboard from Starbucks Hot drink sleeve
Ink:  Versamark
Accessories:  Mix and Mat Herringbone Die - PTI, Detailed Butterflies Mini Thinlit dies - Tim Holtz/Ranger, Wild Flowers dies - Tim Holtz/Ranger, clear rhinestones, Silver Pearl Embossing Powder - Ranger, foam dots

Wishing You
Paper: white, true black - PTI, Deli Paper
Accessories: Gelli Plate, green and blue acrylic paint, breyer, Textblock Birthday Die - PTI, Wonky Stitches Die - Avery Elle, Liquitex, Intersecting Brick Circles Stencil - Stencil Girl, Crystals - St. Tropez/Prima

Like the Flower and the Bee
Stamps:  Flower Garden Sentiments - PTI, Honey Bee - PTI
Paper: White, Summer Sunrise, True Black - PTI
Ink: Ranger Distress Wild Honey, True Black - PTI
Accessories:  Mini Chicken Wire Stencil - TCW, enamel dots I made from Perla Beads, Tombow Glue.

Dare to Get Dirty Challenges

Over at Splitcoaststampers, the Dare to Get Dirty challenges have been going on all week!  There are 5 challenges a day so at the end I made 35 cards!  Have you been playing along too??

Being newly retired meant I could make my 5 cards each day at my leisure and not into the middle of the night after work -  what a thrill!!  

We are not supposed to disclose the exact details of the challenge as participants need to be a member of the SCS Fan Club but I have listed their titles here so perhaps you can figure it out?!!?

Here are the first 5 cards I made:

The Challenge:  Let it Run

The Challenge:  Block It Out
I'm linking this card to the Merry Monday Summer Challenge:
From Feb 2017 challenge - clean and simple

The Challenge - The Eyes Have It

The Challenge - Resistance is Not Futile

The Challenge -  In the Background

I'll be posting more of my cards over the next week!

With Sympathy
Paper:  Arches Watercolor paper, Vintage Cream and Tropical Teal - PTI 
Ink:    Reinkers - Soft Sky, River Rock - SU 
Accessories: water, brush, Die: Ways to Say - With Sympathy - PTI, crystals - St. Tropez/Prima  

Merry Christmas
Stamps: Inside and Out Holiday - PTI 
Paper:  white - PTI, DP:  Die Cuts with a View Cranberry Christmas Paper Pad
Ink:   True Black - PTI
Accessories: Enamel Dots - My Minds Eye, Stitched Mat Rectangle Die - Lil Inker Designs    

Hey Dude
Stamps:  Little Boy - Kim Hughes Cornish Heritage Farms (no longer available), Freckles - Purple Onion Designs, Large Reeds - Stampscapes 
Paper:  Arches Watercolor paper, Summer Sunrise and White - PTI
Ink:    SU Reinkers So Saffron and Mellow Moss, Archival Jet Black 
Accessories:  Copic YG03, Enamel Dots  

Adjust our Sails
Stamps:  Guiding Lights - PTI
Paper:  Arches Watercolor, White and Aqua Mist - PTI 
Ink:   Wendy Vecchi Archival Tree Branch and Dandelion, True Black - PTI 
Accessories: watercolor paints, water, clear embossing powder, heat tool    

Find Ourselves
Stamps:  Clearly Sentimendal About Art - MFT (retired) 
Paper:   White, True Black - PTI 
Ink: Ranger Distess Oxide Broken China, True Black - PTI 
Accessories:  Stenciled Women stencil - Dina Wakley