Haunted Mansion with Technique Junkies

Hello Everyone!
Back today with a scary Halloween treat! This project was made with stamps from the September new Release stamp from Technique Junkies.  I made two versions of my card. One is colored with Copics and the other is colored with Distress Inks. The first photo is the Copic version.

Materials List:

Stamps: Halloween House and Trick or Treat Banner

Ink: Black die 

CS: white and black

Copic Markers or Distress Inks for coloring

 Make It:

• Make a card from black CS
• On white CS, stamp the Halloween House with black ink
• Color the image with Copic Markers and add to the card base

• Stamp Trick or Treat Banner on white CS
• Color with blue Copics and cut out
• Add to card with dimensional adhesive

This is the second version that is colored with Distress inks.  I used the Ranger blending tool to add the ink.  The coloring is just a bit subtler.  But, still very effective.

Great Halloween card!  I would also use this for an invitation. Another great collection of New Stamps from Technique Junkies!!  Thanks for stopping by.  There will be lots of Halloween and scary projects coming up.  Hope you are having a great day.
Karen

Whimsical Diva in Purple with Lost Coast Designs

Hello Dreamers!
Hope you week is going well.  I had a fun day celebrating my birthday with friends and family.  Had lunch with my bf and then shopping with mom and dinner.  Also had a party on Sunday given by the best bro in the world.  Super fun.

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Note: check out the Lost Coast Design Challenge for September!! 

The theme is Anything Goes.  You may use any stamps not just Lost Coast Designs. 

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Now, you are going to love the stamp I used on my project for today.  It is really outrageous.  That is one of the things I love about Lost Coast Designs; the stamps are so unique.  I paired this "Diva" with a bright border in contrasting colors. Awesome cool!

Materials:

Stamps: Feather Diva with Face, Geometric Border both from Lost Coast Designs

Ink: Pale Lilac Marvy; Real Red Stampin' Up

Marker: Rhubarb Stalk Memento

CS: White, red, lavender, and purple

Red Baker's Twine

Purple narrow ribbon

Red Rhinestones

Make It:

• Make a card from purple CS and add a layer of lavender CS
• On white CS, stamp Feather Diva with Pale Lilac ink
• Trace over the line in the center or each feather with the maker
• Stamp the Geometric Border with red ink
• Add a strip of red CS to the edge of the Diva 
• Add all the stamped pieces to the card base

• Cut a slit through the card front at the top and bottom edge of the stamped piece
• Insert the twine and ribbon through the slits tying in a bow
• Add the rhinestones to the Diva--What's a diva without some bling?

Pretty wild stamp, isn't it??  Love it.  

See you next time!!  Thanks for stopping in.

Karen

Halloween Preview Blog Hop with Technique Junkies

Hello Everyone,
Welcome to the September New Release blog hop with Technique Junkies!!  I hope you are ready for some Halloween fun!!  The September new release stamps are all about Halloween! And, it is time for our blog hop!  You should have arrived here from  Lanette's blog.  Super project from Lanette!!

If not, or you would like to start at the beginning click over to the Design Junkies blog here
To help get you in the mood, the new release stamps are on sale--15% off until Sept. 8, 2016.  Be sure to check out all the stamps and pick out your favs.

Boy,  summer really flew by and now it is time to think about Fall Holidays. I did some stamping today and got a good start on my Halloween cards.  I send the cards to my family and friends. I will be sharing three version made with one stamp.

Materials List:

Stamps: Graveyard, Happy Halloween, and Be Scary all from Technique Junkies

Ink: Tangerine Tango Stampin' Up

CS: White, gray, and orange

Washi Tape

Orange Baker's Twine

Orange Rhinestones

Make It:

• Make a card from orange CS and add a layer of gray CS
• On white CS, stamp the Graveyard with Tangerine Tango ink
• Add to card front

• Stamp the Happy Halloween sentiment on gray CS and add a layer of orange CS
• Add the sentiment to the card
• Place washi tape on edges of sentiment and add rhinestones
• Tie baker's twine around card

 The second version is stamped with same ink.  Distress inks were added to the background.  I changed out the sentiment - Be Scary is used here

On the third version, The graveyard is stamped with black ink.  The background is colored with distress inks.  I added washi tape and rhinestones  as well.

Ohh, scary fun!!  Now, it is time to head over to Kathy's blog and check out her fun projects!!  Thanks for stopping by for this Halloween preview!! See you next time for more spooky projects--A Haunted house--oohhh.
Have fun hopping.
Karen McAlpine

Hip To Be Square Event with Lost Coast Design

Hello Everyone,
I am back after a summer break.  As you probably know, I had a huge landscaping project to take of.  I also had some family matters and health issues.  I will be sharing pics of the landscaping soon.

But today is my post for the Hip to be Square Event going on now.  The place: Lost Coast's Portal to Creativity blog.  Head over to check out more projects, details, and there is a prize.

For my project, I used one of the "square" stamps from Carmen's Veranda and added some architectural stamps to the background.

Materials:

Stamps: Clock Face Square and Cracked Column from Carmen's Veranda; Misc Word Set from Lost Coast Designs

Ink: Northern Pine Memento, Bundled Sage Distress

CS:white, green

Black narrow ribbon

Make It:

• Make a card from green CS
• Decorate white CS using a mono printing plate, paint, and stencils
• Cut a piece to size and distress with Bundled Sage ink
• Stamp the columns with Northern Pine ink; add to card

•  Stamp the Clock Face Square on white card and layer with green CS; add to card
• Stamp Kindness and add to card
• Tie ribbon in knot and add to card

Trying to get back in the swing of things.  I haven't made cards all summer.  I do have lots of projects planned for Fall.  And, lots of Halloween events coming up. Hope  your summer went well.  It is good to be back!!
Karen

Fine Art Stamp and Handmade Background with Lost Coast Designs

Hello Everyone,
Super busy here with all those things were call, "Life".  Taking a few moments to post a card made with a art/collage type stamp from Lost Coast Designs.  I made a background with spray inks and stamped with Distress inks.  Have a look.

Materials List:

Stamps: Patricia Collage from Lost Coast Designs

Ink: Peacock Feathers and Bundled Sage Distress ink

Spray inks

Stencil

CS: white, aqua, and dark aqua

Wide Satin Aqua Ribbon

Peacock Blue Tulle

Small Pearls

Make It:

• Make a base card from Aqua CS
• On white CS, use stencils and spray ink to create background paper--I spray the stencil and then turn it over and spray again to get the diffused look.  Cut a piece to size
• Stamp Patricia Collage with Bundled Sage on the outside edges of the stamp and Peacock Feathers on the inside area
• Stamp on White CS
• Add a layer of dark CS and add to card
• Wrap tulle around card
• Tie ribbon in knot and wrap around card
• Add small pearls

I just love these fine art inspired stamps.  They are so dramatic and make such a nice project. Of course, I love it paired with my favorite color - aqua.  Thanks for dropping in today.  I hope you have a super day.
Karen

CAS Card with Technique Junkies Art Stamp

Hello Dreamers!
Back again today with more fine art inspired stamps.  This whimsical stamp is from Technique Junkies!  It is available in the Spring Stamp Clearance for only $2!! (You will find some real bargains on beautiful stamps in this Clearance!!  I just had to pick up few myself!!)  And, don't forget to check out the July New Releases!! 

Let's check out My fine art inspired CAS card!!

Materials List:

Stamps: Van Gogh's Woman in Checked Dress;  Waves and Dots Panel both from Technique Junkies

Ink: Teal Zeal Memento

CS: White and teal

Very quick card but with really striking results.   When you have such a lovely stamp, you don't need lots of extras.  Great card for a special someone.  So glad you stop in today.  Hope you enjoyed my fine art inspired project.  See you next time.  Love ya
Karen

Technique Junkies July New Release Blog Hop

Hello Everyone!
Welcome to the second stop on the Technique Junkies July New Release Blog Hop.  You should be arriving from the Design Junkies blog. The Design Team is celebrating the July New Release with this fun blog hop.  I have used two of the new stamps.  Check them out and pick your favs!  The July New Releases will be on sale---15% off through July 8th,
Now, on to my Girly Road Trip card with a handmade background paper.

Materials List:

Stamps: Chick Car and Road Trip ( sentiment set of 6) both  from Technique Junkies

Ink:Black

CS: White and pink

Velum

Memento Fireworks Lilac Posies spray ink

Pink Ribbon

Cotton Twill Ribbon

Make It:

• Make a card base from pink CS
• Stamp Chick Car on Velum - let ink dry and cut to size
• Make the background - This background was one of those "oops" moments that turned out really nice -  I was spraying the cotton twill ribbon with the spray ink to color it.  The over spray got on a plastic bag.  I pressed the bag onto white cardstock and the effect was really dramatic.  So, I repeated until the sheet was covered.
• Cut a piece of the background slightly larger than the stamped image on the velum
• Glue velum to background paper
• Wrap ribbon around this piece
• Glue to pink CS

• Stamp the Road Trip sentiment on pink CS with black ink
• Add to card with dimensional adhesive
• Tie ribbon around twill ribbon and glue to card

So cool!!  What girlfriend would not love to receive this card in the mail??!!  I think it just really conjures up  fun memories. Now, it is time to head off into the sunset and check out the next step on the blog hop ---

Kathy Stacy!

She has fabulous projects for your enjoyment!!  Have fun on the hop and don't forget to take advantage of the 15% off sale!!  Hope you have a super day and so happy you stopped by!
Karen McAlpine