Materials Used: Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous Inquisitive Stamp set (CMS432) Tim Holtz/Sizzix Splat Die (664159) Tim Holtz/Sizzix Colorize Harrison (665218) Tim Holtz/Sizzix Funky Trees (665217) Tim Holtz/Sizzix Colorize Gertrude (664429) Tim Holtz/Sizzix 3D Texture Fade (665217) Tim Holtz/Ranger Distress Ink in Vintage Photo Tim Holtz/Ranger Distress Oxide in Fossilized Amber Tim Holtz/Ranger Distress Embossing Glaze inContinue reading “Going on Safari”
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Butterfly Inspiration Card
This butterfly card was inspired by a beautiful framed panel Emma Williams made for a Tim Holtz release video. I used her idea of coloring the new Impresslit butterfly using distress glazes. Such a neat idea! Hope you like it. The finished card is 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ Materials Used Tim Holtz/Sizzix Impresslit butterflyContinue reading “Butterfly Inspiration Card”
Rupert and His Treasure Part 2
Originally I was going to talk about the “Treasure” portion of the tag, but quickly realized I needed to have directions for the actual background pieces first so I am switching Part 2 and Part 3. Part 2 will now have directions for the background piece and the ledge that Rupert and his books areContinue reading “Rupert and His Treasure Part 2”
Vintage Santa
I decided to do another reverse painted acrylic piece this week. It’s really fun and I can see it becoming addictive. Materials Used: Distress Paints– Mermaid Lagoon, Speckled Egg, Festive Berries, Ground Espresso, Carved Pumpkin, Black Soot, Rustic Wilderness. Picket Fence Distress Ink– I inked several pieces and I am not 100% sure which endedContinue reading “Vintage Santa”
Winter Wonderland
This card came about after I saw someone post about reverse painting on acrylic. I thought it was so pretty, that I should try it. Mine is a shaker card with LOTS of mica flakes…lol. (Can never have too much mica right?) Materials: Stampers Anonymous Winterscape stamp set (CMS428) Stampers Anonymous Christmastime 2 stamp setContinue reading “Winter Wonderland”
Tombstones
The last couple of weeks have been crazy. Three other designers and I do an annual holiday card kit class, so I have been busy prepping kits. In addition, my normal swap group has kits due this week, plus I’ve been getting ready for a trip for a family wedding. Bottom line is I don’tContinue reading “Tombstones”
Sparkles
This week features a quick card that can be used for Halloween or for any occasion really. A few weeks ago I was hit with a bad stomach bug so I was very lacking in motivation. Coloring is a calming activity for me, so I spent a day just coloring all the images from theContinue reading “Sparkles”
Mr. Bones
I’ve been fighting a stomach bug this week, so my project this time is fairly simple, but fun. With all the new Halloween products coming out, I decided to go through my stash and use some of the older items up, because once you use it, you can get more, new, stuff right? LOL HopeContinue reading “Mr. Bones”
Just Breathe Butterfly card
I made this card for my dearest friend who has been going through some stressful times these past weeks. It is an easel card, so it can be stood up as a reminder that she will get through whatever life throws at her. Materials Used: Tattered Butterfly Bigz Die (664166) Ticket Book (TH94036) Distress CrayonContinue reading “Just Breathe Butterfly card”
Cookie Thief
Uh oh, Theodore has stolen some cookies and startled Santa! Having some fun with Tim Holtz colorize dies this week. They do require some patience, but the end result is so cute, I think it is worth it. Have some tweezers and patience handy and you will master these dies in no time! Materials Used:Continue reading “Cookie Thief”
Crafty Coyote 