Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop with Clear Scraps!

Hi everyone!

Thanks for joining me for the Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!!

I have a couple of cards to share using the Cup Overflow Border Stencil

 by Clear Scraps along with some modeling paste and Tumble Dye by S.E.I.

The S.E.I. Tumble Dye was sprayed, on watercolor paper, to create a background

 and a space to place the cup stencil, using the modeling paste. 

The modeling paste was applied twice to create a rich, white cup, in color.

The sentiment tag was created to resemble a hand stitched tag

 (like what is in the back of a shirt).

Supplies used:

Clear Scraps "Cup Overflow" Border Stencil and 6" Holly

Stamps: Darkroom Door and Joy Clair

Ink: S.E.I. Tumble Dye, Dark Roast Silk by FSJ

Modeling Paste: DecoArt

Buttons Galore & More

twine

Paper: Bo Bunny

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Special Thank You to Clear Scraps for sponsoring my project.  They have

 generously given me two extra stencils to give away to two lucky winners. 

Leave a comment and two winners will be chosen :) Winners will be

 posted on December the 16th. So stop back by~

****** Winners******

GailDecember 8, 2017 at 2:49 PM

Love the look of these fabulous card!
http://ilikepaper01.blogspot.com/

Kelsey McKeeverDecember 9, 2017 at 12:04 PM

Super cute!

Please pm me your information ~ Congrats!!!!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by~

Stencils and vellum with Clear Scraps ~

Hi, Connie here with some fun cards using stencils by Clear Scraps.  Creating cards with stencils is easy to do.  All you need is ink or paint to stencil in the image with. Let me show a couple of cards I created using five different 6" stencils by Clear Scraps.




Instructions:

Create a card by folding cardstock in half (this is about a 4" X 4").

Stencil background by using a 6" stencil by Clear Scraps.  Archival ink was used in my examples.

Set your card aside and on a piece of white cardstock stencil some larger, stand alone images, using different color inks.  

Stencil about 4 different images and cut them out.

Add a piece of vellum over the background you created with the stencils.

Layer the cutouts at the bottom of the card.  Use dimensional adhesive (popping several up) to adhere to the bottom of the card.

Add sentiment over large stenciled images.

Add twine to the top of the card.

Speckle with ink spray or paint splats.

The next card was created in the same way, just using different stencils.

I loved the 6" Mustaches stencil by Clear Scraps.  It makes a really cute background for a card. On this card I used some of the mustaches for the larger images.  The word "Gentle" is on the 6" Fruit of the Spirit" stencil and was perfect for this card.  Follow the same steps, as listed above, to create this card.


This is an easy technique for creating fun and unique cards with stencils.  Using the vellum to tone it all down and then bring it back with the images at the bottom of the card.

Supply list:
Clear Scraps: 6" Beach Fun, 6" Anchor & Helm, 6" Ocean Friends, 6" Mustaches and 6" Fruit of the Spirit.
Other:
vellum, cardstock, stickers, twine, ink spray, stamp set .

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Try It Tuesday~ trying out new stamps!

Hi guys!

Thanks for stopping by~

Today I have a card to share using a stamp from Fun Stampers Journey.  

They have some really cool stamps (along with other really cool crafty stuff).

I used another funky label I had collected and used the gorgeous feather stamps as

 a background stamp too.  Tip ~When adding color to the stamp, hit it with different ink pads for a unique, one of a kind look.  Love doing that :)

Supply list: 

Fun Stampers Journey/Flock Together stamp

Divine Twine

ink: Archival by Ranger

label

paper: JBS 

S.E.I./Black Tumble Die for splats

Thanks for stopping by for 

See ya soon~

Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop 2017 with A Jillian Vance Design ~ part 2

Hi!!

Welcome to the Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.

  This is my second 

set of cards to post. I would like to also give a big shout out to my sponsor

A Jillian Vance Design.  They make super cute coffee related stamps.

 Be sure you check them out :)

There are two cards are similar in design. They were both created using the Cup of Love by A Jillian Vance Design.  I trimmed the coffee cup out and layered with a vintage milk cap, twine and the sentiment.  I used scraps of pattern paper and adhered to beige cardstock.

The shading around the coffee cup is done Quick Quotes PowderPuff Chalk inks.

Here is the other card created the same way~

I used the Stitched Dot Rectangle die set by A Jillian Vance Design, for the card mat.

  Love the stitched look!!

Products used: 

A Jillian Vance Design: Perk Up

A Jillian Vance Design: Cup of Love

A Jillian Vance Design: Stitched Dot Rectangle die set

other:

Archival ink by Ranger

Quick Quotes PowderPuff Chalk inks (for shading)

S.E.I. (Tumble Dye for splats)

Buttons Galore & More

twine

vintage milk cap

To catch up on the

Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop 2017

to post or start the hop.

Thanks for stopping by~

Try It Tuesday~Oxides and Darkroom Door

Hi guys!

I started watching the tutorials on the  Distress Oxide inks by Ranger and

 was hooked, without even owning any.  So I took care of the owning part fast!!

The backgrounds are using the oxides and the sea shells are stamped

 with the oxide but only splats of water applied to the shells (very controlled).

The oxide ink was applied to my Tim Holltz mat, sprayed with water and then I ran my white carstock through the color.  The more water you spray on the oxide, the more oxidation will happen.  It has a leathery look and feel.  The brown on the top of the card was added on top of the green.  Layering works with the oxides.  The colors stay on top , they don't bleed together.

You can see the controlled water splats on the shells.  The oxide only

 reacts to the water lands. 

Products used:

Ranger/Distress Oxide: peeled paint, faded jeans and walnut stain.

Darkroom Door: Texture: map, Seashells.

Stamper Anonymous: #hashtags.

Tim Holtz: Tiny Attacher

cardstock

Scrapbook Adhesives

S.e.i./black tumble dye

I hope you will give the Distress Oxides a try with your favorite

 stamps ~ so addicting :).  

Just warning you!!

Check out YouTube.

Thank for stopping by for

see ya soon~cm

Numbers Border Stamp by Darkroom Door~

Hi guys!

I have a set of cards to share using the Numbers Border Stamp

 by Darkroom Door.

This is really a fun stamp and I see lots of ways to use it. 

 So you will see it again~

Using the Numbers Background stamp by Darkroom Door a background was

 created for the card.  The Numbers Border stamp was stamped across

 the bottom of a 12 X 12 sheet of white cardstock and trimmed out.

  It was then cut in half to create the bottom border for the card set.

The Eclectic/Pencil stamp by Darkroom Door was stamped on white cardstock, in different coordinating ink colors and trimmed out.  

The colored pencil images were layered on the front of the card.

  Using the Word Block/Creativity by Darkroom Door the art words were stamped

 on white cardstock and trimmed out.  Added some buttons and speckled with black ink spray.

Four inks made up the color pallet.  

Supplies:

Darkroom Door: Border Numbers, Eclectic Pencils, Background Numbers and Word Block Creativity 

Ranger ink

Divine Twine

S.E.I. Tumble dye (speckle card with)

Buttons Galore and More

Thanks for stopping by~

Filmstrip Border Stamp by Darkroom Door~

Hi guys!!

Hubby and I went to the beach this past Friday so I thought these

 cards would be fun to post.  I used the Filmstrip Border stamp by Darkroom Door. 

 I love that you can make two cards out of stamping the image

 one time on 12 X 12 cardstock.

I used the Seaside Inchies to stamp inside the filmstrip sections.  I used different 

colors of ink for a blended look.  Several different colors of ink were used, that 

coordinated well together (yellow, peach, orange).

The shells are stamped on white cardstock and cut out. 

The Hashtags stamps by Stamper Anonymous made these cards really fun!!

Supplies used:

Darkroom Door: Border Filmstrip

Darkroom Door: Background: Woodgrain and Shells

Darkroom Door: Seaside Inchies, Seashells and Vintage Office

Stamper Anonymous: Hashtags

Scrapbook Adhesives

Ranger Archival ink

Thanks for stopping by ~

see ya soon 

Connie

Stamping For Autism Awareness Blog Hop~

Hi ~

Thanks for stopping by and showing support to those in our stamping community

 and beyond whose lives have been touched by Autism and that includes this family.

Sit back and enjoy all of the beautifully designed "blue"

 cards.  Amazing talent among the blogs participating. 

These cards were created with a stencil, background stamp, ink and cardstock. 

About 30 minutes tops and these cards are ready to be given to that someone special.

Supplies used:

Clear Scraps:  6" puzzle 

A Jillian Vance Design: Stitched Chevrons and Writing 101

Quick Quotes PowderPuff Chalk ink: Sky Blue, Blue Jeans and Baja Blue

Ranger Archival ink: Jet Black, Cobalt and Manganese Blue.

other: Avocado Arts stamps (sentiment)

Tim Holtz heart punch (mini)

S.e.i. Tumble Dye (splats)

washi

The hop starts at 

******Veronica's******

or 

******Tenia's******

blogs.  You can pick it up at either of these places.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the beautiful "BLUE" cards.

Spring Coffee Lovers Blog hop 2017 with ~ A Jillian Vance Design!

Hi!!!

Welcome to the Spring Coffee Lovers Bloghop 2017. 

 Get ready to see some awesome cards themed for Spring and Coffee. 

Probably lots of flowers too :) but not here, more like stars!!

 You might even want to pour yourself a cup and get comfortable!!

I want to give a shout out to my sponsor ~ A Jillian Vance Design ! 

They have a great selection of  Coffee Stamps.     

I used four different stamp sets and one background stamp by A Jillian Vance Design.  My goal was to show you that the stamps work well with each other.  They are easily mixed with other sets to create beautiful themed cards. A big plus to me and they have great sentiments (the best).  So easy to use with other sets.

The cards were created the same way just changed out ink and paper.

Products used:

A Jillian Vance Design: Picture Perfect, But First Coffee,  Christmas Star Sentiment,  

A Whole lot of  Jesus and Stars/background

Ranger Archival ink: Saffron, Coffee, Potting Soil, Jet Black, Cobalt and Red Geranium

Divine Twine

S.e.i./Tumble Dye

Other:

Wink of Stella, Copic/red, Xyron sticker maker, coffee word die.

To start the hop or post a coffee card 

Spring Coffee Lovers Blog hop 2017

Thanks for stopping by~

Windsong Collection by Quick Quotes~

Hi, Connie here with a scrapbook page using the new Windsong Collection by Quick Quotes. I played off of the subtle seafoam color in the paper and added seafoam cardstock to bring out the color in the pattern paper.

The title is chipboard and it is easily colored with Quick Quotes PowderPuff Chalk ink.

The more you pat it with color the darker it will become.  The chipboard stickers were colored with PowderPuff Chalk ink also.

The flowers are also shaded with PowderPuff Chalk ink.  Pull them apart and it is

 easy to get good a coverage of ink on them.  

Supplies used:

Quick Quotes: Windsong Collection: 104 and 105.

Quick Quotes: Farmhouse die cuts

Quick Quotes PowderPuff Chalk inks: Antique Linen, Seafoam and Midnight Confessions

Other:

Want2Scrap: chipboard title and Rhinestones

Divine Twine

Petaloo flowers

leaves

Tumble Dye

Thanks for stopping by~

Connie Mercer/DT Member

Flour De Shaker by Clear Scraps.

Hi, Connie here with a gift idea using the Flour De Shaker by Clear Scraps.   Using an extra large tag and the Flour De Shaker, a super cute tag/card was made and even doubled as a gift.  Let me show you what I mean~


This is the front of the tag,  decorated with pattern paper and stickers.  To make the fold in the tag, find the center of the tag and score two lines , one on each side of the center guide. About a 1/2" space will work great for the shaker to have space. The background is acrylic paint splatted on with an old toothbrush. My favorite way to add color randomly to a background card or tag.  Here is a few step out photos of how the Flour De Shaker by Clear Scraps came together.


Trace the shape of the Flour De on pattern paper and cut it out.  Small nail scissors work great for this.  Use Beacon 3-1 to adhere the pattern paper to the back  shaker chipboard piece. Add sequins to the inside, of the shaker, and glue on the frame and acrylic piece.  Remember to remove the plastic from the Flour De  shape.  Use a small paint brush and paint the front frame with acrylic beige paint.  The sides  were also painted .  When the paint is good and dry, the Flour De Shaker is ready to be adhered to the inside of the tag.


An inside look before the gift was added ~


The money was rolled up and stuck in under the twine.

Products used:
Clear Scraps Flour De Shaker
other: pattern paper, twine, embellishments, extra large black tag, acrylic paint, stickers, Beacon 3-1 adhesive.

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member