Winter Wonderland

Hello everyone!  

Marie here to share some Holiday cards I created using some paper from 

Paper Temptress.   

I need to make 205 cards for our County's Social Service Department for
the children's party on December 18th.
Keep your fingers crossed I will get them done.  
I have 130 pinwheels done and 130 Reindeer Candy Canes...
now for the 205 cards
and
205 cakePOPS! 

Whew!  

Paper
Card Base- Heavenly White 120#
Neenah Solar White 80#
Basis Blue 80#

Ink
Copic Alcohol ink Markers (Blue)
Memento Nautical Blue Ink pad
Copics White Opaque Ink

Stamp
Sentiment - Cheerful Christmas Greetings (MFT)
Christmas Stamps (Recollections)

Other
Rylynn Snowflake Craft Die
Stylus for Ink Application
Adhesive
Red/White Baker's twine

See how easy it is to save money and to  double  the number of cards from each die?
I was able to use the negative space from my die cut to create a
second snowflake card!    

I added various size dots using a dark Copic blue marker.

I added white spots of various sizes using Copic Opaque White Ink.

And now - three wraps with some baker's twine to add some embellishment!
This is totally optional!   

I created this card by stamping a sentiment on a circle die.
I colored a sprig of holly with Copic markers.
I thought this would make it look like a holiday ornament.  

  

I hope you enjoyed these cards.   Keep your fingers crossed that
I get my 205 cards done for the children's party!  
Have a safe Holiday Season!  

A Magical Winter Cottage Scene

Hello and welcome!
Marie here with a winter card to share with you!
Although I live in California, I can still feel the change in the weather and know that winter is on it's way!
Many of my cyber friends are digging their way out from under a pile of snow all ready.
Here is a card for all of you that have the bite winter snow nipping at their nose and toes!

The entire card was created using paper from
Paper Temptress.

The focal image was die cut using a very light green called Sno Cone

and the card base is a heavy weight dark green called   Green  :D  (Basis)

Can't you feel the bite of this snowy day?

In case you are wondering about the gorgeous die-

Cottage Cutz Elites Die - Winter Cottage Scene

Isn't it gorgeous?
I found it works great with the light weight paper.

I hope you have a wonderful week.

Stay safe, healthy and crafty!

Marie

Using Liquid Masking Fluid

 

Hello and welcome!   Marie here with a holiday card to share.   

Today, I will share my technique for masking a part of an image using liquid masking fluid.  

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You will find my other YouTube Tutorials HERE

STAMP
Mouse on Bauble (Wild Rose Studio)

INK
Copic Alcohol Ink Markers
Copic Opaque White
Copic Multiliners  - Olive
Tim Holtz Mowed Lawn Distress Ink (Ranger)

PAPER
X-Press IT Blending Card
120 # white card stock for card base
Peppermint Bazzill
Designer paper: North Pole  (American Crafts)

Other
Crafter's Companion double sided tape
Sea Sponge
craft paint brush
Frisket Masking Fluid
Festive holly-Days  Cupped Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh)

I embellished my gorgeous designer paper  North Pole  (American Crafts) with beautiful Holly-Day
Mixed Cupped Sequins for some added bling!    

I hope you enjoyed my tutorial and will give it a try.
Just remember.......   wash your craft painting brush off immediately! 

Be safe, happy and have a crafty day!

 

A Magical Snowflake Hop

WELCOME TO THE MAGICAL SPARKLES AND SNOWFLAKES HOP!

We are so grateful for all the wonderful support you have given us and to Sharri that we want to give back in return!    In addition to the Mega Prize - I will be drawing a random name from a subscriber and commenter on my Blog/and Youtube and sending a surprise gift bag as well!    So many opportunities to WIN!!!  

Here is how you can have an apportioning to win the MEGA prize!  
WELCOME TO THE MAGICAL SPARKLES AND SNOWFLAKES HOP!
1. "HOP" to each of the members listed below
2. Must subscribe to each channel and leave a comment :)
3. Watch for giveaways on their channels too!
4. When you've finished, title an email "SPARKLE!" and send to signace@yahoo.com to be entered for:

Our GRAND PRIZE!!! 
(Sponsored by Sherri Baldy and also Mai Larsen!!) Creating With Details is sponsoring a $110 Prize. Includes Gorjuss Stamp Sets, Gorjuss 6x6 paper packs, 3 Want2Scrap chipboard albums, Want2Scrap bling and nestaboard, Mini distress inks, and Kaisercraft flowers! Also, the fabulous MY BESTIES stamps and goodies by Sherri Baldy!




STORELINKS:
Sherri'sEtsy Store- http://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriBaldy

My-Besties- http://www.my-besties.com this is the same as www.inspirationalbath.com

ScrapbookStamp Society- www.scrapbookstampsociety.com
CREATING WITH DETAILS - https://www.etsy.com/shop/CreatingWit...


OUR HOP LINEUP!!

OUR HOP LINEUP!!

#1 Jen Evers  (Our coordinator)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZLdiw6pGler8PxW-ZWGcqg

#2 Melissa Cooper

https://www.youtube.com/user/needscoffeeandink

#3 Marie Gamber

https://www.youtube.com/user/mariegamber/videos

#4 Janie (Rinta) LaCasella

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOfyXayPRLyPxCOIDawhyEQ 

#5 Stephanie Rafos

http://www.youtube.com/user/emchantedsteph

#6 Tina Kucinic 

https://www.youtube.com/user/tinakucinic

#7 Leslie Owens

https://www.youtube.com/user/kbgirlygirl

#8 Bonnie Kohane

https://www.youtube.com/user/grandmabonnie3

  

#9 Mai Larsen

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqaq3vdpzas6dQ1ZUN2PqXw

#10  Bernadette Mares

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChyZK5fK1g6VkWEKNI5l-kg

#11 Sherry Wolfe

https://www.youtube.com/user/SherryWolfe

Hugs, Marie

Coloring Short and Long Fur

Hello and welcome!

Marie here with another mini tutorial.

I thought I would color this adorable stamp with two little squirrels.
It's a wonderful Fall stamp!
Today, I will share how I color short and long fur.

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My other Video tutorials HERE.

Supplies Used

Stamp
Roberto's Rascals Squirrels (CC Designs)

Ink
Copic Alcohol Ink Markers
Copic Opaque White InkCopic Alcohol Ink Blender
Time Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Copic Multiliner - Sepia
Tim Holtz Mowed Lawn Distress InkMemento Tuxedo Black
Inktense Watercolor Pencils

Paper
X-Press It Blending Card
120# card base
Autumn Song Collection (Bo Bunny)

Other
 Pretty Pink Posh Cupped Sequins - Metallic Bronze
Sea Sponge
Crafter's Companion Double Sided TapeLemonade Baker's Twine
Distressing Tool
Liquid Adhesive
Artists Sandpaper Block

 Copic markers Used
Squirrels and Acorns:  E000, E02, E11, E13, E15, R20, Colorless Blender, Sepia Multiliner
Basket: Y21, YR24, Colorless Blender
Background:  Sepia Multiliner

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Steampunk Madness - My Besties Share and a $$$ Saving Tip

Hello!  

Fall is moving in quickly in my little part of the world!   

I feel the nip in the air!  It's time for hot spiced cider, caramel apples and pumpkin pie!   

Mmmmm Mmmmm  Good!

To me -

Steampunk Madness

means

To GO  places I have never been-

To SEE Thing I have never seen -

and 

to DREAM things no has ever dreamed before!

I am linking this card to the following wonderful challenges

Thank you for stopping by.

Stay healthy and happy!

Hugs,

Simple Making Technique

Welcome!

Marie here with a simple masking technique.
This is a technique that is great for those stampers
who are starting out and wonder how to combine various stamps to create
a new and fun look!

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Stamp
Harvest Season (Lawn Fawn)

Ink
Copic Alcohol Markers
Copic Opaque White
Black Copic Multiliner 0.03
Memento Tuxedo Black InkTim Holtz Distress Ink - Iced Spruce
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Forest MossTim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Derwent Inktense Watercolor Pencils

Paper
X-Press It Blending Cardstock - Bright White
White card base 120#
Bazaar Card Shoppe - Circus Peanuts
Apple cider Collection Designer Paper (Bo Bunny)

Other
Craters Companion Double Sided Adhesive
Brads
Distressing Tool
Leaf Punch
Sea Sponge
Xcut Tag and Bookplate Die
Washi Tape Masking Tape

The pumpkin was masked in order to allow the leaves to appear
to come from behind the pumpkin.
The Copic Markers used for the pumpkin are
YR 12, YR14, YR15, YR18
The leaves were a combination of E70's, YR and Y
The base was colored with G40, W3, Colorless Blender
The background was sponged with a sea sponge using Iced Spruce
and Forest Moss Distress Ink
(Iced Spruce could be omitted. It did not show up very well.)

Leaves were aded and the edges of my layers were sponged with Vintage Photo.
The sides of the focal image was heavily distressed.

The sentiment was created and embellished with brads..

Hugs,
Maire

A Simple Winter Snowman Card!

Hi everyone.  Ok the clock is ticking and I need to get started on my Holiday cards!
7 Weeks to go until Christmas.

I created a  quick and easy Cass Card.
I will be reproducing this card a lot!
I need to send most of my cards some distance and so I need something that is
easy to pop in the mail.

I also need to create 80 cards for my County's Foster Children's Holiday party.
Each child sits down and writes a thank you note to the family that provided them with their gifts.
Hence -  80+ Holiday cards are in order.
I will get the final count soon!   LOL

Images
Snowman (Inkakinkado)
Music Notes (Recollections)

Ink
Copic Alcohol Ink Markers
Opaque White ink (Copic .too)
Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink (Ranger)

Paper from Paper Temptress
Heavenly White 120# for card base
Neenah 100# Ivory for designer layer
Neenah 80# Solar White for focal image. 
Jellybean Green 100# for card base  Mat Layer and Focal Mat Layer

My designer layer was Neenah Ivory and I stamped the music notes
on the paper, trimmed and then sponged the edges lightly
with Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

For a fun TipI wrapped some Baker's Twine around my designer
I threaded the twine through the look at the top.
This allows the tag to have
I did not adhere the tag to the designer paper with
I just let it swing from the twine.

Copic Opaque White Ink was applied using a stylus.
I find that this allows my dots to be more dimensional than when I
use a brush.    I like both techniques.

I also  applied some Opaque White Copic Ink to the snowman and his hat and scarf.

So here is my little snowy fella!
Hope you will give it a try.   It's fun, easy and will go through the mail
without requiring EXTRA postage!
Now that is always a plus!