Friday, January 24, 2014

Brand New.....baby!


No.....not at my house!  As much as I love babies - we've got a full house!!!

Anyway...

Aren't these owls kinda cute?  But I laugh a bit at the "Daddy" owl's face - his eyes especially - I feel like he's looking at that lil' baby owl and thinking "What have we done?"


Technique: Stamp the image with Stazon Jet Black ink on Watercolor paper, then use markers and a blender pen to color the image.  The marker will blend remarkably on the watercolor paper - giving you about the look of a Copic Marker.

Emboss the starburst image on Watercolor paper, using white embossing powder - wash over it with an aquapainter dipped into the lid of an ink pad that you've "smooshed" together.  Go back over the word NEW with a marker in the same color to make it pop.

Change It:  Simply change out your designer series paper and ribbon and you could customize this for boy or girl. 

Let me know if you have any questions about how I did this one - I'd be glad to help you out....


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Thursday, January 23, 2014

You're So Sweet and other Countless Sayings!


 Time for something quick & super easy!  This could have easily qualified for a Manic Monday card.  But I'm going to share it today.

Something New: Countless Sayings 2 Photopolymer Stamp Set.  This set contains 23 stamps - allowing you to say anything from Happy Birthday to You're So Sweet.


Technique: 
  • Heat Emboss it....using White Embossing Powder
  • Color with markers - Pool Party was used here

Change it up:  Change the color of the paper strips and you've got a completely different look to your card!  Use up those little scraps that you may have laying around. Highlight them with a white gel pen.

Hope you enjoyed today's card!

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Another Great Birthday!

 

Do you love to color?  I totally do - it's one of my favorite things to do.  In fact this morning Aubrie and I were coloring in her Doc McStuffins coloring book.  I found myself still coloring after she'd left the table to move onto something else!  I was perfectly happy coloring away with her Crayola's!

Today's card features a coloring technique - on Vellum.  It's something we did in this month's Stamp Club.  Our regular Stampin' Up! Marvelous Markers work great on vellum.    If you'd like to see how it's done, I'll be posting the Online Club later this week - just need to do a little more editing!

Isn't it a great card?  I love using vellum over the top of Designer Paper, it gives it a nice soft look.  And even tho this Watercolor Wonder DSP is already soft looking, it emphasizes that even more.

I hope you enjoyed today's card!

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Terrific Tuesday!!!

Hey all - it's a Terrific Tuesday....

What's that mean?

Weekly Stampin' Up! deals are rockin'!!  You can find these great items in my Online Store - just CLICK HERE.  Once you are there, be sure to check out some of the amazing products in the Clearance Rack - we are talking record breaking prices.  AND....if you use the hostess code (found at the end of this post) you may end up with the Hostess Benefits for the month! 

It's like Triple Treat Tuesday!!!  And THAT'S why Tuesday's are Terrific!



Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

Price$5.95 $4.46
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Epic Day This And That Designer Washi Tape
Epic Day This And That Designer Washi Tape
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Extra-Large Oval Punch
Extra-Large Oval Punch
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Reasons I Heart You Swatchbook Template -- Digital Download
Reasons I Heart You Swatchbook Template - Digital Download
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Scallop Trim Border Punch
Scallop Trim Border Punch
Price$15.95 $11.96
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Shaker Frames
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Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit
Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit
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Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons
Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons
Price$5.95 $4.46
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Monday, January 20, 2014

Juan-uary Paper Pumpkin!


Hey there!  Yep - you read that title correct - it's Juan-uary! I only say that because I'm writing this as I watch the Bachelor....and Juan has got it goin' on!  YUM!  Honestly, I don't typically get into these shows much...they bore me a bit, and I don't like watching grown women throw themselves at men and watching them backstab each other.....but.  I do have to say, that I think Juan seems to be pretty real and kind and honest!  Plus, he's got a great accent.  I could listen to him all day.

But enough of that.  Let's talk some cards - should we?  

And tags.

And a love note too!

Everything created in this post were from the Juan-uary Paper Pumpkin kit - just ONE kit!  I do get two kits in the mail, but haven't touched the second one.  Stay with me til the end of this post for something fun regarding that extra kit!

So - the card above and the one directly below were the cards that Stampin' Up! provided directions for.  But I saw much more potential with the kit, so I kept on creating!




This card below, I simply turned the card inside out.  I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the pattern on the inside of the card.  I knew right away that I wanted to use it.
I did the same for this card below....


This next card came to be by cutting out the area in the sticker sheet where the pattern extends beyond the cut edge.  Does that make sense?  So - the hexagons that are meant to be used, would be inside these hexagon pieces.  Hope that's not confusing.....

For this one, I used a hexagon punch to punch the windows in the card front.  I adhered a piece of Calypso Coral card stock to the back of the front then stamped.  I also took advantage of the free Boutique Buttons that came in Juan-uary's kit.


Here's a little love note (3x3") I created with leftover pieces..... I loved using those negatives of the hex pieces - and like them overlapped the way I did on this little one.

I was also able to create 5 gift tags.  Out of a single kit!


I'd say it's pretty impressive that I was able to create 7 cards, a love note, and 5 gift tags out of one kit.  All I added was two sheets of 8-1/2"x11" Crumb Cake card stock, a 1/4 sheet of 8-1/2"x11" Calypso Coral card stock, a small piece of Whisper White card stock, the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch and a Hexagon Punch.

The great thing - beginning with the February Paper Pumpkin kit, they are going to increase in value - about doubled in size!! You won't want to miss out....

Remember, once the kit is released, it's gone.  They don't re-release it.  You can't get it anymore!  

So....here comes my offer to you.  I have an extra January Paper Pumpkin kit - it includes a little stamp set, a Stampin' Spot Classic Ink, two sticker sheets, 4 card bases, envelopes and a package of free buttons.  I'd love to give it to one of YOU!  

Be the first to sign up for a Paper Pumpkin subscription, and list me as your demonstrator (as long as you don't have another active demonstrator), and I'll send you the January kit as a "Thank You" gift.   Here is a link to the site.  Be sure to use Jennifer Arkfeld as your demonstrator.....

FYI - you can cancel your subscription anytime you'd like and you can also skip a month if you'd like to do that!  



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Manic Monday Returns....


It's like a sequel - but only better! After my long hiatus, I'm feeling fully inspired, and inspiring!!!  So hold on for the ride folks!



This is the first Manic Monday card of 2014.  I was in dire need of some bright and springy colors.  As I look out my window right now there are bare trees and brown grass.  UGH!

I'm actually ready for spring. (Unless Mother Nature decides to give us a whollup of a snowstorm! I'm up for that!)  In fact yesterday, I did something unimaginable at my house for this early date.  I took down all of my snowmen.  I put them away.  Anything that resembled winter, it's gone.  And THAT my friends is something I don't normally do until mid March!  

I'm just ready for it tho.  So today's Manic Monday card resembles fresh and fun things that I'm ready for.

Here's the video - the card is done in under 10 minutes - in fact I ended up with a minute and 4 seconds to spare!  






I decided to show you another card I created using the same sketch.  This one might have taken slightly longer to create, due to the 2 die cuts and the piercing of the Window Framelit.  But, nonetheless, it was quick.  


I'd love to hear what you think of this week's creations.  Feel free to leave me some comments!

See you tomorrow with some Paper Pumpkin love!

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