Old and New Blessings

Well it's still January, so everyone is still doing the "out with the old, in with the new" thing...I'm about 6 months down the road already so creating something with that theme was weird.

I used a rusted enamel technique on the background tag - you can't see it very well in the picture.

Supplies for this project

Cardstock:  Avery #8 Manila Tag

Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Mom, Sentiments Collection

Inks, Stains, Paints & Colored Pencils:  Versafine Ink – Onyx Black; Ranger Distress Ink – Broken China, Peacock Feathers, Forest Moss, Peeled Paint, Evergreen Bough, Crushed Olive, Iced Spruce, Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo, Rusty Hinge; Faber Castell PolyChromos Pencils

Accessories & Other Stuff:  American Crafts – Clear Embossing Powder, Ribbon

Challenges

Simon Says Stamp - Embrace The Old 

Our Daily Bread Designs SLC137 - Something Old and Something New

Blessings!

A Pretty ATC

I am just loving Graphic 45's new lines!  This pretty little ATC & envelope were made using A Ladies Diary papers.  So cute!

Supplies
Cardstock:  Bazzill - Coconut Swirl; Strathmore Canvas ATC Base
Decorative Paper:  Graphic 45 - A Ladies Diary
Stamps:  Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz - Shabby French
Inks, Stains & Paints:  Ranger Distress Ink - Vintage Photo, Ripe Persimmon, Spun Sugar; Versafine - Onyx Black
Accessories & Other Stuff:  American Crafts Ribbon, Wild Orchid Roses; EK Success Punch

Challenges
Simon Says Stamp & Show - No Rules!

Layered Embossing

Hey everyone!  I'm back today with a tag I made using a layered embossing technique.  I created the look by embossing several layers of different colored embossing powders one over the other.  Hope you like it!

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Layered

Stampendous - Citrus

Supplies for this project

Cardstock:  Avery #8 Manila Tag

Stamps:  Stampendous – Dragonfly Vine

Inks, Stains and Paints:  Ranger Distress Embossing Ink, Walnut Stain; Adirondack Embossing Powder – Wild Plum, Red Pepper, Butterscotch; American Crafts Embossing Powder – Chocolate, Black; Ranger Superfine Embossing Powder – Silver; Ranger Distress Stain – Aged Mahogany, Scattered Straw, Spun Sugar

Accessories & Other Stuff:  Hem Tape, American Crafts Twine

Technique:  Layered Embossing

Up North

I have tons of pictures and several scrapbooks full of pictures from our cabin.  This is the latest!

Supplies

Cardstock:  Core-dinations – Tim Holtz Kraft-Core Nostalgic Collection; Bazzill - Natural

Designer Paper:  Pinecone Press Designs

Inks, Stains and Paints:  Adirondack Paint Dabber – Gold, Lettuce, Snow Cap; Ranger Distress Ink – Gathered Twigs, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain

Dies, Punches & Embossing Folders:  Sizzix Embossing Folder – Old Fabric

Accessories & Other Stuff:   Ribbons & Brads from stash; Idea-ology Grungeboard Letters

I'm entering this project in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp & Show - Depth of Distress

Simon Says Stamp and Show - A Bit of Brown

Hey all I have a card for you today created for the Simon Says Stamp and Show challenge this week which is to show a Bit of Brown!  Be sure to visit their blog for some amazing inspiration from their talented design team!

Supplies

Cardstock:  Bazzill - Black, Natural Kraft

Designer Paper:  Scrap from stash

Stamps:  Stampers Anonymous, Tim Holtz

Inks, Paints, & Stains:  Adirondack Paint Dabber - Gold; Staz-On - Jet Black; Ranger Distress Ink - Vintage Photo

Dies, Punches & Embossing Folders:  Tim Holtz Alterations - Tattered Florals

Accessories & Other Stuff:  Grungepaper, Graphic 45 Flower Staples; Idea-ology - Foliage, Long Fastener

Thanks for dropping by!

Butterflies

Supplies

Cardstock:  Bazzill – Coconut Swirl

Designer Paper:  BoBunny – Etcetera Collection

Stamps:  Saturated Canary digi - Cerridwen

Inks, Stains and Paints:  Ranger Distress Ink – Wild Honey, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain; Gellyroll Pen – Clear Star; Ranger Distress Stain – Spun Sugar

Prismacolor Pencils:  Sky Blue Light, Light Cerulean Blue, True Blue, Indigo Blue, Yellow Ochre, Sienna  Brown, Dark Umber, Cream, Sand, Light Peach, Peach, Blush Pink, Goldenrod, Mineral Orange, Terra Cotta, Dark Umber, Pink, Canary Yellow

Accessories & Other Stuff:  Graphic 45 Staples – Butterfly; My Mind’s Eye – Button; 7 Gypsies – Studs; American Crafts – White Satin Ribbon (hand dyed); Liquitex Blended Fibers Texture Gel; Artist’s Loft 5x5 Canvas Board

I'm entering this project in the following challenges:

Saturated Canary - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Anything Goes

Springtime Flowers

I love this image from Saturated Canary.  When I pulled her to make this project, I decided to try something a little different and stick to more muted shades when coloring her.  I really like the effect I got!  I'm entering this card in a couple of challenges:

Simon Says Stamp and Show your favorite stamp
Studio L3 - Compendium of Curiosities II challenge 5 - shattered stains

You can find the technique I used on the flowers here on page 48 of Tim Holtz's new book "Compendium of Curiosities II."

 

Supplies

Cardstock:  Stamping Bella – Best White; The Paper Company – Fudge Cover; Bazzill – Deep Dark Brown

Designer Paper:  Idea-ology – Crowded Attic Paper Stash

Stamps:  Saturated Canary digi – Springtime; Stampers Anonymous - Papillion

Inks, Stains and Paints:  Ranger Distress Ink – Antique Linen, Vintage Photo; Ranger Distress Stain – Scattered Straw, Aged Mahogany, Tumbled Glass, Lettuce, Dusty Concord

Prismacolor Pencils:  Light Peach, Goldenrod, Cloud Blue, Green Ochra, Ginger Root, Beige Peach, Sienna Brown, Light Brown, Dark Brown, Espresso, French Gray 20%, French Gray 50%

Dies, Punches & Embossing Folders:  Tim Holtz Alterations – Tattered Florals; McGill Paper Blossoms - Birch

Accessories & Other Stuff:  American Crafts Satin Ribbon – White (hand dyed), Grunge board, Grunge paper, Ranger Crackle Paint – Clear Rock Candy, Elements Bling