Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Key to Happiness

Hello, 

I had this sassy Bugs Bunny stamp.  I was at a loss at what to pair with it.  I didn't have "What's Up Doc?"  I wondered what else Bugs would have to say...    So I poured through my stamps and I thought this was some good sound Bugs advice.  I hope it gives you a chuckle.  


Copics used:
Grey: C5, C3, C1, 
Orange: YR04, YR02, YR00
Green: YG17, YG13, YG11
Pink: R30, R32

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Whoop

Whoop Here It IS!

I've been waiting for this stamp for a LONG time.  Thank you to Technique Junkies for making it.   I'm ure you all remember a song by Tag Team from the early 1990's that is still loved by all.  It has worked its way into our everyday day conversations.   It is about time it made its card making debut. 

I wanted to appear as if the moon was saying "Whoop", so I used white pigment ink to sponge a grey card stock.   I added a bit of yellow and grey to give it a spooky feel.  Splattered the white ink to create some stars in the background.  All it needed was a character wish a bit of personality.   With Halloween around the corner, I chose this too cute to spook ghost.   I hope you love it.  I know this stamp is going to be a favorite in my collection.  

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Paper:
card stock from stampin up

Ink:
Versa clair: Amazon

Other:


No copics today

Friday, September 13, 2024

My Bones Shake

Happy Friday the 13th! 

 Do you have some spooky plans tonight?  Maybe it is put on a scary movie and make some Halloween cards?  Halloween is one of my favorite holidays.  What isn't there to love? You get to dress silly, eat candy, and spend time with friends and family without having a stressful lead up. 

I used Skelly from Trinty stamps to create this skeleton card.  I thought it looked like he was dancing.  What song do you think he is listening to? 

The design team has a bunch of projects to help inspire your Halloween projects.  I hope you will take a second and see their makes.   If you are inspired to shop you can save 10% on all stamps using the code TJ10Chris

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Paper:
paper from Stampin' Up

Ink:
Versa clair: Amazon

Other:


No copics today

Check out all the cards made by other members of the design team:
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Happy Happy Birthday Postage Collage -freestyle

Hello friends, 

Have you jumped on the postage collage craze yet?    This postage collage die is created by Waffle flower.  They have several stencil sets that coordinate with the die that make themed cards for Independence Day, Fall and Christmas.  I'm sure this is just the start.  They are really fun. 

What caught my imagination is all the small stamps that you can use create cute scenes like this.  It reminds me of a college photograph.   I used critters from two different stamp sets  (Mama Elephant and Studio Katia) to make this birthday card.  I had to do some masking but the end result is just pure magic. 
What would stick into each of your postage "cells"?



Copics used:
Blue: B04, B02, B01
Purple: B04, BV01, BV00
Brown: E57, E55, E53, 
Cream: E53, E51, E50
Grey: W3, W1, W0
Green: YG17, YG13, YHG11
Red: R37, R35, R32
Yellow: Y15
Pink: R32, R30
Bright Pink: RV04,  RV02, RV00

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Berry Sweet

Hello friends, 

It has been a minute since I've had some time to just sit and color.  Of course as soon the first image I inked up when I got the chance was this adorable House Mouse image (Thank you to Lori for gifting it to me).  I love these little guys.  They are always adorable.   These four look like they have been having a bit of a snack in the garden.  Hopefully they haven't made anyone upset! 

As a side note... I was happy to learn that Berry Burst, one of SU's new colors, is a perfect match for my favoroite raspberry copic combo (RV52, RV63, RV66).  I think I'll be reaching for that a lot more . 


Copics used:
Skin: E000, E00, E93
Brown: E30, E31, E33
Grey: W3, W1, E30
Basket: E40, E41, E42, E44, E47
Berry: RV52, RV63, RV66
Green: G40, G43, G46, YG63, YG67

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Beautiful Trees

Hello friends, 

You can never have too many sentiments.  That should be the first rule of stamping (or at least in the top 3 right?)  The whole point of sending a card is to send a message of love, support, encouragement,  sympathy, or joy.   Pat the owner of Technique Junkies is a master of coming clever ways of finding the perfect words.  I love this new stamp set.  There are 6 different sentiments.  Each as perfect as the last.   I hope you will stop by and take a look.  They made some really beautiful Fall cards. 

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Paper:
card stock from Stampin' Up
Pattern paper from Hobby Lobby

Ink:
Versa clair: Amazon

Other:


No copics today

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Trick or Treat

 Hello!

How is it possible it is September!  It is the unofficial end of lake season here. The only positive is that my favorite holiday is lurking.  It is officially now acceptable to start decorating for Halloween.   The people at Technique Junkies are here to help us start creating a spooky atmosphere.  

When I first saw this dancing skeleton background, I immediately thought of this skeleton die in my collection. I knew they would be a perfect pair.  They compliment each other perfectly. 

I hope you stop by and see all the other talented makes from the designers (links below).  If you love this card please consider using my code to let me know and save and additional 10% on top of the sale price! 

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Dies:
Trick or Treat- Simon Says Stamp

Paper:
paper from Stampin' Up

Ink:
Versa clair: Amazon

Other:


No copics today

Check out all the cards made by other members of the design team:
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