It is hard to believe another week has passed by. I failed to get an early start on the Creative Cat Crew color challenge so today was the day to break out this week's colors which are: Blueberry Bushel, Pineapple Punch and Whisper White. I find three color challenges extra challenging since I love color. The fewer the colors the harder it is. But that is why it is called a "challenge". And...
Colored Pencil Project #3 was the easiest of the threel. Masculine and very simple. I cut a 4 x 5 1/4" background using the new Neutrals Pattern DSP and popped up a full width focal in the middle. I did sponge the top and bottom of the focal layer as well as the edges of the pattern DSP. Im glad to add this to my stash! I did link the colored pencil tutorial video here for reference. Video...
The second colored pencil project was pretty quick and easy. I colored the "hello" sentiment from Calligraphy Essentials. I decided to emboss an Early Espresso background after cutting it with the background stitching die from Stitched All Around. I keep a spare parts envelope and used extra pieces from the envelope. I put it all together and added Granny Apple Green glitter enamel dots to...
Welcome to the July Stampin' Dreams blog hop! I am hopping with a global crew of incredily talented Stampin' Up! independent demonstrators. My name is Tracy Marie and I am excited to share my project with you today. This month's focus is on the various kits in the new annual catalog.
I chose the Soft Sayings card kit. The kit comes with a variety of card sizes. The focus for today is on...
I finally had some time to "play" with colored pencil (Stampin' Up! Watercolor Pencils) on dark cardstock. I started with a basic gray focal layer. I masked it off using blue painter's tape (TIP: be sure to apply it to clothing repeatedly to lessen its stickiness and test it before applying) to two sides. The floral bunch from Southern Serenade was applied using versamark over the painter's...
Today I completed sympathy card number two. I chose a floral design from my stash of cut and colored pieces. This flower stamp set has a matching punch. I find it clever how the butterfly stamp uses the same four petal punch as the flowers.
I embossed whisper white with the Layered Leaves embossing folder. I had to use the same sentiment from Itty Bitty Greetings as it is the only...
I received some very sad news today. A family member who has been in poor health, passed away. I need two sympathy cards for family and they will be mailed as we are currently travelling. I wanted the cards to be masculine but elegant as well. For the first one, I chose to not use any embellishments as it is being sent to a male family member. In order to give it a bit of a stepped up look...
I am gimping along one handed so will make this short. The gimpiness is a good thing. I had Carpal Tunnel surgery after managing the condition for 30 years. I am left handed, but sponged the card background with my right hand. I used this week's prescribed colors: Call Me Clover, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red and White. Here is the inspiration image: ...
I am hopping with Stamp 'N Hop today. Our theme is favorite DSP. I've chosen Delightfully Detailed Laser Cut Specialty Paper. It it like a super detailed die cut, but so fine that it would be very difficult to replicate successfully by using a metal die to make it. I started with Brusho crystals and an aqua painter and water colored a background. I used Prussian Blue, then added some Brilliant...
Today I am joining the talented global crew of Stampin' Up! demonstrators for the July Colour Combo blog hop. My name is Tracy Marie Lewis and I travel full time in an RV throughout the USA. I am living my dream and feel so fortunute to also be able to enjoy my favorite hobby quite often! I hope you enjoy the hop and are inspired by all of the awesome projects presented today. Be sure and...