{ June Scrapbook Stamping Guest Designer }

I was asked by sweet and talented Nichol Magouirk to be one of the Guest Designes for June's Scrapbook Stamping class at 2Peas. The June class features Coloring in Stamped Images.

Here is what I created.

For this layout I used Technique Tuesday stamps and Perspectives collection patterned paper. 

I stamped a banner from Message in a Banner stamp set and  used Koh-I-Noor watercolor paints to color in my stamped images. 

I just used plain white cardstock because I knew I was going to cut out the images and watercolor paper is a little thicker. Using watercolor you can color your images to match your layout. 

The stars patterned paper is from My Mind's Eye.

For the celebrate from Kids Are Cool by Ali Edwards I stamped it on white cardstock and used Shimmerz Pearlz to paint over the top. I was trying to paint each letter, but that was taking too long. I tried painting the cardctock first and then stamping over the top, but the black ink was not as bright. I love how it turned out. I cut the word out and adhered it over a journaling note from Perspectives collection patterned paper. The "boy" is stamped in Cayan ink from Clearsnap. 

The journaling stamp is from Who What Where by Ali Edwards stamp set and I stamped the date from A Date with Ali  by Ali Edwards stamp set.

Nichol has a video on how she created her layout and colored her stamped images. You can participate in the challenge and be entered to win a gift certificate from 2Peas. 

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day.

*****If anyone is going to the GASC in Arlington TX,  come and stop by the Technique Tuesday booth...that is where I will be.*****

{ Citrus Tree Studio Sneak Peek }

I was recently asked to join a kit club called Citrus Tree Studio. It's a sweet little community with beautiful monthly kits. Our June kit is going to be available for sale on June 5th. There are two different kits up for grabs this month. 

I got to work with "Fruity Cutie Colors". It is bright and sunny and perfect for summer!

Here is what I can share with you.

I hope you can stop by and check us out.

{ CR84FN Color Challenge 29 and Mojo Monday 192 }

******Technique Tuesday Blog Hop post is below.******

Here is a card I made for CR84FN color challenge: Plum, Light Plum and Kraft. I used Mojo Monday sketch 192.

I used Prima Sweet Fairy collection patterned paper for my base and added a stamped kraft bag. I stamped the bag with Impression Obsession Cover-a-card Roses CC043. I tucked in a little strip of crepe paper that I sprayed with Grape Escape Shimmerz Vibez. I stamped Impression Obsession Silhouette 16 (leaves) D5566 on cardstock with Violet and Thistle Clearsnap ink. I added a Zazi Lilac flower from Prima . 

The sentiment is from Mini Messages MC176 stamp set by Impression Obsession that I stamped on a little tag and tied to the hemp cord. I added a little crystal trim to the bottom of the bag from Prima.

 

We had a really bad storm last night and spent an hour in our "shelter" because the tornado sirens were going off. It was really scary. We only got this little piece of hail, but we had baseball size falling down. 

Thanks so much for stopping by. 

{ Technique Tuesday Blog Hop }

Welcome to the Technique Tuesday Stamping Tech Hop!

I’m a part of Technique Tuesday’s Stamping Tech team , and we are joining together today for a Blog Hop.
We’re sharing some of our favorite cards made with Technique Tuesday’s stamps. 

With every comment left on the blog hop path, you’ll be entered for a chance to win Technique Tuesday’s Ribbit stamp set. 

The more comments you make, the better chance you have to win.
We’ll pick 2 people at random from comments left on all the blogs to win the stamp set.
Comments must be made by midnight Eastern time on 5/27. 
Be sure to check the Technique Tuesday blog  on 5/28 to see if you are one of the lucky winners.

Here is my card.

I used Mon Ami Paris stamp set and a chipboard shape. I stamped Fleur-de-lis on the die cut border and it fit perfectly. I stamped "Merci" on cardstock and cut it out. I adhered it to the card with foam adhesive. I inked the chipboard shape and tied the polka dot ribbon.

Be sure to check out the blogs of all the Stamping Techs taking part in today’s hop.

Tobi 
Charlene 
Tanis 
Daniela --------------------- you are here!
Teri
Sharyn 
Laura 
Melissa 
Jenny (Guest Stamping Tech for May) 

Thanks for joining our hop today!

{ Impression Obsession DT challenge - Black and White }

Hello and welcome to another Impression Obsession DT challenge. Post a link to your creations on our challenge post at Impression Obsession blog. If you play you could win a $25 gift certificate to the Impression Obsession store.

 Here is my card.

I stamped my white background with Cover-a-card Screen CC049. I did spray my stamp with Shimmerz Licorice spray and stamped the cardstock first, but the color was not as dark as I hoped. I stamped over that with black ink. I like the way that looks. I used EK Success border punch for my edge. 

I stamped white cardstock with Cover-a-card Newsprint CC068 and punched two scalloped circles for the tissue flower and two leaves. I have a tutorial on how to make this flower.  I did spray the white tissue paper with Licorice Shimmerz Spritz.

I added a die cut lace tag under the flower and a banner sentiment with Circle Greetings CL99.

I used Mojo Monday 191 for this card.

I hope you'll take the time to visit the other designer's blogs for inspiration! 

***Don't forget to link your projects on Impression Obsession blog.

Dina Kowal

Janne Streiff

Julie Koerber

Laura Fulcher
Kathy Menzies

Cover-a-card Screen CC049

Cover-a-card Newsprint CC068

Circle Greetings CL99