Paper Cuts

I don’t feel the need to scream…at least not right now, but it’s still early.  :)  Of all the sentiments I own, this is one of my favorites. 

It’s Been Lovely

I think this bird by Inkadinkado (appropriately named “Squawk”) looks like it has had a bit of a rough day, don’t you?  Look at those eyes.  I’d say she’s done.  LOL.  (I often feel like *I* look like that!)

I paired this little chicky with some Basic Grey Sugared patterned paper.  I colored her with Copic markers and used one of those Stampin’ Up mini library clips I just had to have and never use.  And look at that! I got ALL the stitches on the paper edges this time! lol.  (I almost missed it in one spot, but I’m getting better!)

Speaking of things I never use, since I’ve been moving my things into my own space, I have discovered that I have an insane amount of stuff that I will never, in my lifetime, have the opportunity to use.  So I see a blog give-away coming up pretty soon.  I *have* to get rid of some of this stuff! 

Well, it’s been lovely (lol).  I hope you all have a great weekend!! 

ETA:  The sentiment is by Inkadinkado as well.  I think it is “technically” retired but possibly still available in some stores.

That’s the sentiment on the inside of the card.  Today is my grandmother’s birthday and this is the card I made for her.  She is very special to me and unfortunately, I don’t get to see her often enough.   She loves hummingbirds, so I thought this image by Inkadinkado would be perfect.  (If you’re really nice to Lindsey, she might get some more in her store. )

A Special Someone

I don’t usually make cards without sentiments, so in a way, this card just looks naked to me.  Well, not “naked” really, but like it’s missing something.  But this image is kind of large and I just wasn’t sure where or how to fit one in.  I thought about making the focal panel larger and including it there, but then not much of the patterned paper would show.  But I think it turned out ok. 

I stamped the image in Jet Black Stazon then watercolored with SU reinkers.  Once the ink was dry, I outlined a bit using gray Copic markers (Nos. 1, 3 and 5).  I don’t know that this is an accurate rendition of coloring for a hummingbird, but that’s what they look like in my head. :) 

I hope my grandmother has a wonderful day…and I hope she realizes my crooked stitching was intentional. 

Have a great weekend!!!  Thanks for stopping by!

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I hope you all had a wonderful Easter!  Spring break is over (for us) and it’s back to our regular schedule…or so I hope.  During the break, we did manage to see Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!  That movie is SO cute!  I really enjoyed it.  My daughter’s favorite part (and one we’ve heard repeated *many* times since in a high-pitched squealy little voice):  “In MY world everyone eats rainbows and poops butterflies!”  (lol…I suppose it could have been a lot worse!)

I’m switching gears today, leaving the spring chickies and bright, sparkly papers behind for a guy card.  You know I love my browns so I enjoyed making this one.

Thinking of You

I like the textured look of this Signature Suite patterned paper so I decided to try stamping directly onto the patterned paper.  I thought it was a bit of a risk since I wanted to color the image with Copic markers.  Sometimes the inks don’t blend so well on certain papers.  But I’m pleased with the result here.  In actuality, there wasn’t really all that much coloring to be done as this Inkadinkado owl image is highly shaded already.  I added some browns, colored in the moon then softened it a bit with the colorless blender pen, added a touch of orange for the beak and green for the eyes.  The white dots of the eyes were added with a white gel pen.

To add that “scratchy” look on the background paper, I lightly stamped Inka’s feather stamp using distress ink (which I also used to sponge the edges).

The little stitches were made using a piercing template, linen thread and a needle.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Cardstock:  SU Naturals Ivory (base)   Patterned Paper:  My Mind’s Eye Signature Suite “That Boy” Rugged Stripes/Snake Skin Taupe and Mud   Stamps:  Inkadinkado Owl, Feather and Thinking of You   Ink:  Brilliance Graphite Black, Ranger Walnut Distress   Accessories:  Copic markers, mat pack/needle, linen thread, Paper Studio brads, white gel pen, sponge, pop dots.  Card size 5” x 7”.

Whew! The week is almost over already.  Where does the time go?

Today’s WT challenge at SCS is to use embossing powder.  My card was not only inspired by the challenge, but by Julia (our “WT” hostess), herself.  I love how she incorporates stitching and Primas into her designs. 

For this card, I used black craft ink to stamp the Inkadinkado bird image* directly onto the patterned paper, then I embossed the entire thing with clear EP.   The sentiment is embossed as well.   I used SU’s Floral background on the burgundy block under the focal image, but it’s hard to see.

Once I added the Prima, it looked a little too “pure” for this card, so I lightly sponged the edges with Ranger Walnut Distress Ink.  (It’s my favorite for making things look “dirty.”)  The ribbon is from Jacksonbelle Embellishments.

Lastly I added the stitching and sponged some of the edges with the distress ink.

Thanks for looking!  Have a great day!

 *ETA:  The Inkadinkado “Birds Galore” and “Garden Flowers” sets are available at Archivers.

Cardstock:  Bravo Burgundy   Patterned Paper:  DCWV Once Upon a Time “Botanical Script”   Stamps:  Inkadinkado “Birds Galore” and “Garden Flowers” (sentiment), SU Floral background   Ink:  SU Black Craft, Ranger Walnut Distress   Accessories:  Prima felt flower, ribbon, sponge, heat tool, sewing machine/thread.  Card size 5” x 5”.

Happy Sunday!  I hope you’re all having a great weekend!

In case you haven’t been there yet, Jacksonbelle Embellishments has it’s own forum over at SCS where Lindsey shares what’s coming to her store, answers questions, lists sales, contest info, etc.  You never know what might be going on over there (but I can assure you, there is *always* a lot of enabling)!!  You can check it out here. 

This month Jacksonbelle Embellishments’ product spotlight is on Webster’s Pages Christmas collections designed by Terri Conrad (who, by the way, is having a 12-day giveaway beginning Monday, November 12th!). 

For this card, I chose my (current) favorite combo of Webster’s Christmas designs, “Mistletoe Kisses” and “Candy Cane.” If you check out these designs in Lindsey’s store, you HAVE to click on the thumbnails to see just how gorgeous these papers are! 

I couldn’t believe how quickly this card came together for me (that NEVER happens)! But with the one-color stamped image (one of my Inka faves!) and that fabulous paper, it was a snap!

One more bit of info…if you haven’t already done so, pop on over to Julia’s blog.  She’s having a great giveaway too! 

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Cardstock:  SU Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla     Patterned Paper:  Webster’s Pages Winter Wonderland “Mistletoe Kisses” and “Candy Cane”     Stamps:  Reindeer and snowflake from Inkadinkado’s “Reindeer Wood Set”     Ink:  SU Chocolate Chip     Accessories:  Mat pack/needle, Chocolate Chip marker, ribbon, dimensionals.  Finished card size 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.

I have tons of other things I should be doing this morning, but I couldn’t resist today’s color challenge at SCS–use River Rock, Black and Basic Gray.  I don’t have the new Basic Gray, so instead I used a piece of patterned paper from Basic Grey’s Periphery paper pad.  Too bad very little of it shows as it has a nice little fancy pattern on it!

Anyway, I stamped the image (available AND on sale here) in black and used some River Rock and Basic Gray-ish Copics to add a bit of color.  I then went over some areas with the colorless blender pen to add a bit of highlight.  If you look closely, you can see that I stamped Linen in River Rock on the card base.  I also distressed and sponged some of the edges.

I am off now to get a crown!  (Too bad it isn’t for my head.)  Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day, and don’t forget to check out Lindsey’s Inka contest!!

Cardstock:  River Rock, Black     Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey Periphery paper pad     Stamps:  Inkadinkado Hummingbird, SU Hugs & Wishes     Ink:  Brilliance Graphite Black, River Rock     Accessories:  Copics, edge distresser, black brads, sponge.  Finished card size:  5 ½” x 5 ½”.

This is one of my favorite of the new images from Inkadinkado, “Mod Bird.”  I just love him!

He’s paired here with some Imaginisce fall paper…not really looking too “mod” with warm/fall prints and colors, but he’s still cute!

I stamped him on a square of vanilla cardstock and watercolored with More Mustard and a bit of Bravo Burgundy.  I outlined him a bit with Barely Banana and matted the piece onto burgundy cardstock.

After adhering the mustard-colored print to the card base, I added the block of flower paper and zig-zagged across the top and bottom, finishing off with the sentiment and some burgundy grosgrain with hemp. 

Maybe if I keep making fall-ish cards, I can wish that cooler weather here! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Cardstock:  SU Bravo Burgundy, Very Vanilla     Patterned Paper:  Imaginisce Out on a Whim Fall Flower Girl     Stamps:  Inkadinkado     Ink:  Brilliance Graphite Black, SU Bravo Burgundy, More Mustard, Barely Banana     Accessories:  Burgundy grosgrain, hemp, sewing machine/thread, dimensionals.  Finished card size 4 ¼” x 5 ½”.

Time for another Take Two with Lindsey, Trudee and Julia!  Our combo this time is stamps by Inkadinkado and patterned papers by Terri Conrad, exclusive designer for Webster’s Pages.  I know you’ve all heard us brag about how gorgeous we think this paper is and how unbelievably sweet Terri is… well, we’re right.  Lol.  You’ll just have to check them both out for yourself.

I chose this new wine stamp by Inka because, well, I love wine. :)  (Lindsey will soon have TONS of the new Inka images so be sure to keep checking her store!)  I had a bit of a challenge in “coloring” the image.  I wanted it to blend with the colors of the paper without being too bold.  I *think* I achieved my goal (?).  I paired the image with “Savory” from Webster’s Parlor Collection, heavily distressing edges and faux stitching around the borders.

Be sure to check out Lindsey, Trudee and Julia’s blogs to see their cards!  Thanks for stopping by!

Cardstock:  SU Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla     Patterned Paper: Webster’s Pages Parlor Collection “Savory”     Stamps:  Inkadinkado     Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Ranger Walnut Distress     Accessories:  Copic markers, Spare Parts antique brads, mat pack/needle, Chocolate Chip marker, sponge, edge distresser.  Finished card size:  5 ½” x 5 ½”.