Sunshine and Flowers, 2 of 4: Jill

Whether on paper or outside our window... we're celebrating Sunshine and Flowers here in the Studio.

When I think of flowers, I immediately think of Penny Black's beautiful brushstroke stamps.  I love that these stamps make me feel like a watercolor artist!  Today I have a trio of cards made using these stamps and similar techniques.  When working with brushstroke stamps, my go-to technique is to color directly onto the stamp with Tombow Dual Brush Pens, mist with water, and then stamp down onto watercolor paper.  I then go back to the stamped image with a paintbrush and plain water to blend the stamped ink even more.  Finally, I paint the background with watercolors.  Once dry, I add additional background color using Distress Inks and an ink blending tool with a foam pad.

Penny Black Supplies: 40-453 Passionate, 51-007 Tagged, 30-240 Textures, 30-284 Sprigs

 Penny Black Supplies: 40-452 Bejeweled, 30-238 Footnotes, 30-283 Snippets, 51-007 Tagged

Penny Black Supplies: 40-450 the Unfolding, 30-283 Snippets, 1999L Letter Background, 51-104 Hello, 51-051 Tabs & Toggles

Sunshine and Flowers 1 of 4: Elizabeth

Whether on paper or outside our window... we're celebrating Sunshine and Flowers here in the Studio.

Today my flowers are blooming on paper fans.

Rectangular pieces of lightweight white and cream papers were first scored at 3/4-inch intervals.  Another score line was then added lengthwise across the middle.  

The Unfolding 40-450

"The Unfolding" was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink across the top half and then the paper was turned to stamp again along the bottom half.  This will give the effect that the design is radiating from the center when folded.

The paper was then folded accordion style along the scored lines.  String knotted around the middle keeps the folds secure when one set of ends are glued together and the other set of ends are attached to colorful popsicle sticks.

Stay tuned to see where Jill's flowers will be blooming.

Out & About with Jill

Happy Monday! Today I am...

...on the Shimmerz Paints blog with a new video for you!

Here's a little peek at my card:

Click HERE for the full reveal AND video!

And before you go...

If you're looking to add Shimmerz Paints to your crafty stash then be sure to mention my name in the "comments" section in your shopping cart when placing an order.  The kind folks at Shimmerz will give you free paint just for doing so! (Shop HERE.)

Love Is In The Air, 4 of 4: Jill

Red and white, hearts and hugs, love is in the air.  Whether you are sending love to a friend, relative or a special someone, we have all kinds of heartfelt designs to share with you!

Today I have two tags to share with you, both with a love theme.  The first was created using the always fun emboss-resist technique.  The embossed images are from Penny Black 30-329 Tweeting Love.  I applied Distress Inks to the background.  Then I stamped the "grass" on the bottom using Penny Black 40-420 Pastoral and Olive Grove Memento Ink. 

I had a blast creating this next tag.  Isn't it funny which projects really "get ya going?" The background on this was created with layers of Distress Ink, gesso, and stamping.  The die cuts were also colored with Distress Ink.

All stamps and dies by Penny Black

Tag 1: 30-329 Tweeting Love, 51-007 Tagged, 40-420 Pastoral, 51-027 Triple Banner, 30-283 Snippets, 30-240 Textures; Tag 2: 51-185 Sweet Flight, 51-180 All My Hearts, 30-274 Posted with Love, 30-238 Footnotes, 51-002 Leaves, 51-007 Tagged

Thanks for visiting us here in the Studio this month.  We hope love (and creativity!) continues to be in the air in your neck of the woods, too.

Out & About with Jill

I am excited to announce that I am...

...on the Shimmerz Paints blog with a new video today!

Here's a little peek at my card:

Click HERE for the full reveal AND video!

And before you go...

If you're looking to add Shimmerz Paints to your crafty stash then be sure to mention my name in the "notes to merchant" section when placing an order.  The kind folks at Shimmerz will give you free paint just for doing so! (Shop HERE.)

Love Is In The Air, 3 of 4: Elizabeth

Red and white, hearts and hugs, love is in the air.  Whether you are sending love to a friend, relative or a special someone, we have all kinds of heartfelt designs to share with you!

Another feature I enjoy about hearts and hugs is that they are great for creating cards for themes such as: "thank you", "thinking of you" or just "enjoy your day".

These two examples are very basic and emphasize how well die cuts can stand alone to create bold and colorful statements.

The arrow in this sample was woven through the slots in the pink heart and then layered on top of a solid red heart.  

This was a fun design to send a special note to my sister.

Penny Black

51-180 All My Hearts

51-184 Sweet Heart

30-330 XOXO

"Puzzle piecing" die cuts makes it easy to produce an inlaid look. 

This little cutie was perfect to send a heartfelt thank you.

Penny Black

51-099 Hugs & Kisses

80-009 Painted Blooms

We appreciate your visits.

Thanks for stopping by!

Out & About with Jill and NEW Shimmerz Paints!

Hi all! I am popping in today with some fun news and to let you know that I am...

on the Shimmerz blog using NEW paints!

I have made three cards using this awesome new Shimmerz release.  For my first card, four new Shimmerz colors take center stage on the stamped butterfly tag, the focal point of this card design. “Under My Skin” is a definite go-to neutral which makes all the colors around it POP.  “Berry-licious” and “Crimson Tide” blend beautifully together.  And how about that bright, rich blue of “Anchors Away?” Swoon!  The background for this tag was easily created by spraying watercolor paper with Spritz “See Ya Latte” and then applying Dazzlers “Spun Sugar” through a stencil for just a touch of texture in the upper left hand corner.

Here's a closer look at the beautiful shimmer... so pretty in real life!

Supplies

Shimmerz: Anchors Away, Crimson Tide, Berry-licious, Under My Skin
Spritz: See Ya Latte
Dazzlers: Spun Sugar

Other Supplies: Penny Black Stamps and Stencil (40-328 Butterfly Party, 30-283 Snippets, 25-014 Oscillations), Canson 140 Lb. Watercolor Paper, Versafine Ink (Onyx Black), Clear Embossing Powder, Ribbon and Twine

My next card features the NEW Aqua Huez, watercolors with vibrant color and a flat finish. 

And seriously, be still my heart! I love this new product line—bold colors, easily blendable, and oh-so-portable.  By stamping the butterflies with a water soluable ink and painting on top, the look achieved is that of a completely hand-painted panel.  And by painting with Aqua Huez “Gray Matter” around the stamped images, extra shadows and depth is given to the finished card.

Oh, and if you want to see a short informational video about the new Aqua Huez, I recommend THIS ONE by Missy Whidden. 

Supplies

Aqua Huez: Ivy League, Crazy Daisy, Carrots, Blue Me Away, Hottie Pink, 1 Brick Short, Little Boy Blue, Cuppa Joe, Sea Weed, Gray Matter, Chesternut, Red Hot, Pot-O-Gold

Other Supplies: Penny Black Stamps and Dies (30-296 Floral & Feathers, 51-108 Envision), Distress Ink (Old Paper), Memento Ink (Grey Flannel), Canson 140 Lb. Watercolor Paper, Sequins

And for my third card, I've used the new Wood Tonez set.

Mixing and matching is easy with this dreamy new Tonez set!  The background for this card features all four Tonez mediums.  The stamped flowers were painted with Inklings “Mochachino” along with Shimmerz “Coffee.”  These two colors together are great for achieving light and dark range on stamped images.  I mounted my flowers to an Inchie Arts White ATC Art Square for extra dimension.  The Art Square was sprayed with Spritz "See Ya Latte."  I just love how I can add sprays to the Art Squares without worrying about warping or piling with the wet media.

Additional Inchie Arts information on their BLOG and FACEBOOK PAGE

Supplies

Vibez: Hot Fudge
Spritz: See Ya Latte
Shimmerz: Coffee
Inklingz: Mochachino
Aqua Huez: Sea Weed

Other Supplies: Penny Black Stamps (30-238 Footnotes, 30-159 Dahlias), Gesso, Inchie Arts ATC Art Square, Twine, Self-Adhesive Pearl,  Canson 140 Lb. Watercolor Paper, StazOn Ink (Ganache), Memento Ink (Elderberry)

And remember, if you're looking to add Shimmerz Paints (including these new products) to your crafty stash then be sure to mention my name in the "notes to merchant" section when placing an order.  The kind folks at Shimmerz will give you free paint just for doing so! 

Thanks for stopping by the STUDIO today...we'll be back with more "love in the air" very soon!