by N. | Mar 12, 2017 | Birthday Cards, Hello, Just Because & For You Cards, Masculine Cards, Uncategorized, Wedding & Engagement Cards |
Welcome to the first ever Remarkable Ink Big Blog Hop! This month’s theme is Sale-a-Bration, so I thought I’d showcase 5 ways to add a lace look using the Delicate Details stamp set. It’s a lovely “accessory” stamp set that’s available FREE with $50 purchase during Sale-a-Bration!
Since this is an “accessory” stamp set (doesn’t have any sentiments) I paired it with another Sale-a-Bration set – Any Occasion. You’ll see that my samples really are great for any occasion — Lace isn’t reserved for the frilly and feminine!
You may just be starting the blog hop here at my blog or may be hopping over from elsewhere on the list. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all the projects.
Stretching My Creativity
Ok – here we go! 5 ways to add a lacy look. I came up with the title before I created the projects, so I was committed (or doomed to an eternity in the Retreat to come up with 5 samples). After I got past the first one, the rest came easy. I think the key tipping point was deciding to add in the Any Occasion stamp set for the sentiments. It helped set the tone and card size (I opted for our 3.5 x. 5 notecards).
There’s lots of watercoloring too… it really is quite fun to come up with washes and other ways to use our reinkers and aquapainters! Ok, so, enough blahblahblahblah…. Click on the plus signs to view each project.
1. Distressed & Hinted-at Lace
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This is the design that kicked-off this whole collection. I wanted watercolor – bright & vivid. I wanted lace – hinted-at… UGH! It took me a couple of tries, but I finally arrived at gorgeous! Yes – that is Tempting Turquoise. Straight from the re-inker with just a hint of water added. Layer, dry. Layer, dry. Layer, dry. Then, the lace was stamped with Whisper White craft ink, and immediately covered in white embossing powder. I took a dry paintbrush to the powder to remove some of it from the lace, then heat-set it. I did stamp the “twine” stamp to align the sentiment, but then I glued some Linen Thread right over the top, with one of the Party Animal embellishments. I did add some Clear Wink of Stella to the lace in the end…
2. Lace In-The-Round
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This one came together quick! Another watercolor wash using Tempting Turquoise reinker – this time, on Shimmery White Cardstock. Then, some ink spatter, and Gold Wink of Stella spatter. Dry it up quick with the Heat Tool. Then, I punched out a 2″ circle from some scrap and attached it to an acrylic block. I was able to work one of the lace patterns around the circle, and add the sentiment around the bottom (check out my Instagram feed). Genius! Stamp in Basic Black Archival Ink, add the Dragonfly and pop-up on some Stampin’ Dimensionals.
3. Lace in the Background
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I know you’ve seen it everywhere, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t use all of the Delicate Details stamps in a big block to create a background. Here, Whisper White Craft Ink on a Crumb Cake Notecard is a nice, light detail to set the background apart from the top layer. There’s some more Turquoise watercolor wash with gold and turquoise spatter. This time, a tiny bit of Calypso Coral – in both the hearts and the background strip. Oh, and how about some glitz with a small sequins flag? Wondering how I got that scallop? I used just the top of the Best Badge Punch! Nice hack, right?
4. Lace Gone Masculine…?
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I knew I wanted to get in a good guy look, so here we are. Crumb Cake notecard with watercoloring across the bottom. I opted for the more curly-cue stamps from Delicate Details. Does it count as lace? There’s some more Turquoise and gold splatter, and the Happy Birthday banner. To set off the top layer, I added a strip of Tangerine Tango to the top, and a screw head element from the Urban Underground embellishments.
5. Lace As An Architectural Feature
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This last look is pretty far out. I got some watercolor paper really wet on top and dripped the ink and let it roll. That’s what I got. Pretty neat!. Then, I added the two lace patterns – one on the base card, and one on the watercolor element. I thought I would use ribbon, but opted for the Gold Sequins Trim instead. I think the whole top has an architectural look to it. Kind of like crown molding or the top of a column, or wood “gingerbread” detail (technically called a Spandrel). I used the Signo White Gel Pen to add some white detail, just for some pop.
Wrap-up & Chat
Whew! That was a marathon!! I hope you’re inspired to pull out your Aquapainters, reinkers and Delicate Details stamp set to create some cards like these. If you don’t have this stamp set, you have until the end of the month to place a $50 order to get it for free! Use my ideas above to help kick-start your creativity for today – and share your results!
Why?
Because creatives crave inspiration! By sharing your work, not only will you get better, and craft more often, but you’ll be helping inspire others too. Creativity is a team sport, so get out there and share.
Here’s how you can share with me:
- Leave a COMMENT below!
- Post a project inspired by today’s post on my Facebook page OR
- Post it Pinterest and use the hashtag #PMRInspired2017 OR
- Post it to Instagram and use the hashtag #PMRInspired2017
When I find your creations, I’ll comment and I’ll share them right here!
Here’s how you can share with others:
- Use those big ‘ol SHARE buttons below and post today’s creative inspiration for others to find
- If you’re on a mobile device, you can share images by pressing and holding on the picture and selecting “Share Image”. You should get a whole bunch of options depending on what apps you have installed on your device.
Time to Hop Along!
To continue with the hop, please refer to the Blog Hop Line-up below. We hope to see you on next month’s Remarkable Ink Big Blog Hop!
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by N. | Nov 25, 2015 | Christmas & Winter Holiday Cards, Uncategorized |
It’s been a while since I played along with a challenge group outside of Pals Paper Arts, but I thought it was about time to get back to it. I’ve always loved the variety of the challenges and all the different styles over at The Paper Players, so I thought I’d head back there first! Hi Paper Player designers! I’m so glad to be playing along with your fab sketch challenge this week! Here’s their sketch:
I will give you a hint, that the sketch for Pals Paper Arts coming up on Thursday is very, very similar! Funny how that happens sometimes! Well, I have a totally different design for PPA that you’ll see on Thursday, so, until then, enjoy my creation for The Paper Players!
USE your DSP!
I’m using three, yes THREE different DSP designs on this card – Timeless Elegance, Home for Christmas, and Color Me Irresistible. If you count the Gold Foil – that’s four! Don’t be afraid to tear into that beautiful stuff – it looks even better on a card! If you missed Monday’s Buy 3 Get 1 Free DSP Doorbuster, you won’t want to forget about the retiring Holiday Products (Home for Christmas DSP is one of them), or Friday’s doorbuster that includes the Christmas Tagables stamp set!
Christmas Tagables – part of the doorbuster sale on Friday November 27th. Click on the picture to link to the bundle on Friday!)
Scuff it Up!
I don’t think I’ve seen this technique yet, but it’s a winner for sure! Did you know that our Foil Paper is actually metal foil? That means that you can scuff it up using steel wool or, like I did today, with some sandpaper. It works great on the gold as it leaves silver underneath. I haven’t tried it on the silver or red paper yet, but you bet I will, and I’ll tell you all about it when I do!
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Out with the old...
It hardly seems old, and I’m going to miss it a TON, but our Gold (and Silver) Cord Trim is on the retiring list. That means you can only get it through January 4th. So, if you love this versatile cording, now is the perfect time to stock up!
Gold Cord Trim – only available through January 4th! Click on the picture for product details
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by N. | Jun 10, 2015 | Hello, Just Because & For You Cards, Uncategorized |
Welcome to the Pals Blog Hop for June. This month we are excited to show off new Stampin’ Up! products from the just released 2015 – 2016 annual catalog. We hope you find great inspiration from the projects. Get your wish list ready!
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Amy Whelan at Amy’s Inklings, number 25 on the Pals Hop. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all the projects.
One of my FAVORITE things about the new Annual Catalog is all of the 15%-off BUNDLES! Did you know that there’s 35 of them throughout the catalog? The bundles are a must-have because they couple together the products that are designed to work together that you would have bought anyway. I mean, who buys a stamp set without the coordinating punch?! LOL!
Maven’s Mastery Tips
Bundle of the Month: Today’s design features my Bundle of the Month – the Flower Shop stamp set and Pansy Punch. There are sooo many ways to use this set! Stop by throughout the month to see this bundle in action. If you buy the bundle from me, you’ll get exclusive project sheets and videos that give you a more in-depth look into the cards. Stop back tomorrow for more details!
Hidden Coloring: What makes this design pop – especially in person? The backs of the flowers are colored in the shades of orange. When the light creates the shadows, they look slightly colored on the Whisper White CS underneath. Cool trick, huh?
Crazy Color Combo – or not? How did I come up with Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango, Tangelo Twist, Watermelon Wonder and Rich Razzleberry? Easy – my Color Coordinator! These five colors are all in a line 🙂 Pull out some Watermelon CS and pair it up with the oranges – you’ll be surprised at how orange it looks too!
The next stop is Jessica Wilson at My Papercraft Universe, number 27 on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting; I hope to see you at next month’s Pals Hop!
Blog Hop Line-up:
Peggy Noe at prettypapercards.com- Shawn de Oliveira at ShawnStamps
- Lisa Pretto at InkBig Academy Stamps
- Kerry Willard Bray at Peonies and Paper Chains
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Candy Ford at Stamp Candy
- Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin’
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
- Jennifer Michalski at stampingserenity.blogspot.com
- Becky Volpp at InkBlossomwithBecky
- Natalie Bradley at Soirée by Natalie Bradley
- Martie Pollard at The Crafty Bandit
- Jackie Diediker at Stampin’ Jackie
- Deb Cozzone at Deb Cozzone’s Stamping Zone
- Jane Knudsen at see jane stamp
- Maggie Mata at Maggie Mase Cards
- Denise Hoepfner at The Mountain Magpie
- Susan Itell at Simple Stampin
- Debra Simonis at Deb’s Stampin’ Grounds
- Brian King at Stamp with Brian
- Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn
- Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
- Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
- Michelle Gleeson at StampinMojo
- Amy Whelan at Amy’s Inklings
- Nicole Watt at Pixel Maven’s Retreat
- Jessica Wilson at My Prapercraft Universe
- Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
- Nancy Gleason at My Stampin Space
- Sue Becker at RnR Stamping
- Kalyn Shubnell at The Stamping Chronicles
- Shannon Hokanson at Paper Works by Shannon
Order the Bundle of the Month: and receive those extra freebies from me!
by N. | May 13, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Welcome to the Pals Blog Hop for May where we are preparing for the retirement of some Stampin’ Up! products. Though it may be goodbye to some very loved supplies, it will make room for the much anticipated new catalog products. We hope you enjoy the Pals’ creative projects.
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Martie Pollard at The Crafty Bandit, number 6 on the Pals Hop. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all the projects.
There’s lots of great sets that I’m going to miss, but now that I’ve seen the new Annual Catalog, I’m not too sad. For today’s hop, I thought I’d share a few of my favorites from the Occasions Catalog that will not carry over into the Annual. Since it’s been sooooooo long since I posted, I thought I’d shower you with SIX different designs for your inspiration!
Baby Bumblebee
From the Herd
Baby Bumblebee
Moon Lake
Moon Lake
Lovely Amazing You
The next stop is Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom, number 8 on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting; I hope to see you on next month’s Pals Hop!
Blog Hop Line-up:
- Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards
- Becky Volpp at Inkblossomwithbecky
- Sue Becker at RnR Stamping
- Candy Ford at Stamp Candy
- Lisa Pretto at InkBig Academy Stamps!
- Martie Pollard at The Crafty Bandit
- Nicole Watt at Pixel Maven’s Retreat
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
- Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts By Patti
- Natalie Bradley at Soirée by Natalie Bradley
- Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stampin’ Habit!
- Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin’
- Jackie Diediker at Stampin’ Jackie
- Peggy Noe at prettypapercards
- Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity
- Kerry Willard Bray at Peonies and Paper Chains
- Amy Hoptay at Inking of You
- Susan Itell at Simple Stampin
- Debra Simonis at Deb’s Stampin’ Grounds
- Jane Knudsen at see jane stamp
- Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn
- Michelle Gleeson at StampinMojo
- Sherrie Gross at Stampin’ Sunshine
- Angela Curry at Kindred Stampers
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
- Denise Hoepfner at The Mountain Magpie
- Nancy Gleason at My Stampin Space
- Kalyn Shubnell at The Stamping Chronicles
- Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
- Lynn Kolcun at Stamping With Avery’s Owlery
Time is of the Essence! Grab today’s featured stamp sets, and all our other retiring products at sale prices – but only through May 31st!
by N. | Apr 8, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Welcome to the Pals Blog Hop for April where every day is Earth Day. This month we are showcasing projects that use recycled, reused or other earth inspired elements and colors. We hope you enjoy the Pals creative projects.
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from just about anywhere – because I forgot to confirm my participation this month. (Whoopsies!) If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all the projects.
Every April for the last few years we’ve had this Earth Day theme for the blog hop. Each time, I’ve shared something different – from using leftovers from other projects to using packing materials as project pieces. This time around I thought I would focus on scraps! Yes, those lovely little pieces we save for “just in case some day I might need a teeny tiny piece of that exact spot of DSP for a project”…. Over the years I’ve become less of a hoarder of paper scraps. They have to be useable. But, with some of our tiny punches, you could just about use any scrap. Still, I limit myself to no smaller than 1” square, or long, useable strips. Even then, lots of scraps go in my recycle bin. But, for those that make it back into my scrap folders – here’s one of many ideas on how they can transform into a great card design!
Can you see all the scrappy possibilities?
Maven’s Mastery Tips
Organize your Scraps: Do you keep your scraps in one big box? That can make it really difficult to find those little treasures when you need them! Instead, I keep mine organized and filed with full sheets of the color/design. I use manilla pocket envelopes to keep them all contained 🙂
Treasures are Everywhere! Like that paperclip and the huge brad? They were leftover embellishments from the June 2014 Paper Pumpkin kit!
Take your pick for the next stop – I’m not in the lineup this month, so anywhere you start will get you through the rest of the projects! Thanks for visiting; I hope to see you on next month’s Pals Hop!
- Michelle Gleeson at StampinMojo
- Lynn Kolcun at Stamping with Avery’ s Owlery
- Amy Hoptay at Inking of You
- Becky Volpp at inkblossomwithbecky.com
- Natalie Bradley at Soiree by Natalie Bradley
- Jackie Diediker at Stampin’ Jackie
- Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards
- Kim Jolley at Stampin’ Artfully
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
- Candy Ford at Stamp Candy
- Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stampin’ Site
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Benjaman Turner at He Stamps
- Susan Itell at Simple Stampin
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
- Jane Knudsen at see jane stamp
- Kerry Willard Bray at Peonies and Paper Chains
