Word Up!

So every weekend when Stampotique has Word Up Weekend I ALWAYS think of Word Girl on PBS.

ANYwho, So I used word up weekend this week to not only use a sentiment that I LOVE to use but to also showcase a stamp from our latest release over at Stampotique How sweet is this dream catcher? It couples perfectly with this dreamy sentiment too!

I have been playing around with Yupo paper and Ranger Alcohol Inks and I...am...in...LOVE! WOW! Seriously, I am having a hard time not using ALL the Yupo! And ALL OF THE INK!! Here is another I made. For my project, however, I lightened the colors to be more washed out using more blending solution and rolling my paper towel roll over the surface. 

So, be sure to check out the Stampotique store to see all of our latest images in the February release, and I hope this project inspires you to get working on some projects of your own!

Ingredients:

Enjoy Today (Stampotiqu)

Dream Catcher (Stampotique)

Studio G Adhesive Gems

Yupo Paper

Ranger Alcohol Inks

Blending Solution

Ranger Archival Black Ink

Bakers Twine

Word Up Weekend Time!

Its that time again where we showcase some really wonderful sentiments from Stampotique! I seriously love all of our sentiments. Its so wonderful to have images and sentiments that go so well together.

This week I wanted to play with this adorable octopus. I can say that I am not sure what drew me to this sentiment for this project but I got a real kick out of it.

Originally I wanted to use some bold teals and purples and greens here but I LOVE how it turned out pastel. Sometimes mistakes are just "happy little accidents".

Seriously? Every time this man was on TV I went away feeling like I was an artist...and look at me now!! Talking about peeing my pants with excitement ahahaha. .

Hop on over to the FB group and be sure to check out the store! New releases are coming up soon! Which means MORE SENTIMENTS!

Ingredients:

Octopet (Stampotique)
Couldn't You Just...(Stampotique)
Dylusions Ink Spray
Bristol Paper
Marvy Le Pen
Watercolor Pencils 

Favorite Stamp SDC265

Hidey Ho, Neighbor! 10 points if you know what that's from.... Spoiler alert, its Home Improvement.

Yeah, I am old.....friggen 1990s called haha.

Alright, alright. Back to the important things. This week we are working on using our favorite stamps of ALL TIME! So, about a year ago I discovered this amazing stamp company and was lucky enough to make my way onto the design team about 6 months later. Before that I had a very SMALL stash of these beautiful works of art, like....3. SO. I used them a LOT in many different ways. Now I have a rather beautifully large stash of these wonderful stamps but my favorite is still this one. "Smitten Moustashe Monsters".

I went simple this time on purpose. I really wanted the point of the project to be my fave Stampotique stamp. Even went old school with inked and distressed edges. Something I have never really done is stamp and color on kraft stock. I used crayola colored pencils. Love how these little love monsters turned out. I hope they make you smile!

We can't wait to see what you come up with for this challenge and I really can't wait to see what each of your favorite stamps are!

Ingredients:

Smitten (Stampotique)
Teal Twine
Chevron Designer Paper
Teal Cardstock
Kraft Cardstock
Crayola Colored Pencils
Ranger Archival Black Ink
Ranger White Ink

Word Up Weekend!

Glad to be back on task. Word up weekend is a fun little thing we do over at Stampotique to showcase all of the many wonderful sentiments available in the shop.

This weekend I was excited to break in some newbies to my collection. I love all of the snarky sentiments! They work so well with so much of my work, and my personality.

I seriously LOVE this lil kitty and the smug look on its face. So completely goes with the sentiment here and makes me smile. This sentiment also hits home, as, it is well past time for me to make some lifestyle changes. o.O

I hope you enjoy this fun little ATC. Pop over to Stampotique and check out all of our wonderful sentiments! 

Ingredients:

Line Up (Stampotique)

I'm Not Fat (Stampotique)

Circles Cube (Stampotique)

Hanging Hearts (Stampotique)

Dylusions Ink Sprays

Ranger Archival Black Ink

Memento Dandelion Ink

Watercolor Pencils

Marvy LePen

Sequins

Bristol Smooth Paper

I Wanna Hippopotamus For Christmas

So recently, my husband met a fellow maker and hit it off and he was so excited to show me some of her artwork.  I was instantly in love, of course with her "Doodles of a Fluffy Nature". In particular, this hippo. Seriously. How flipping sweet is this face?

After coloring her with my copics for the first time in...well, it is embarrassing to say how long, I decided I needed to create a sweet card with her. I love how it all came together. Love the subtle colors and the sprinkling of bling....even brought out the spellbinders and the cuddle bug! WHAAAT?! IKR...its been ages since I have created a card like this....and it was so much fun!

(It is difficult to get a good photo today because of the dreary weather)

So, basically, you need to go and check out Erin Fezell and her amazing artwork...including 3-D printed jewelry! Srsly! DO IT! DO IT NOW!!!

Ingredients:

Hippo (Erin Fezell)

Sentiment by Tim Holtz Ideology

Authentique Paper

Crate Paper

Copic Markers

Spellbinders Circle Die

Spellbinders Scallop Die

SDC 264, Anything Goes! Happy 2017!!

Good morning, all! I am thrilled to be back for a second term with Stampotique! I so love their stamps and style, and I LOVE the ladies and gent I have gotten to know over the last 6 months.

Its has been such a CRAZY last 2 months thanks to the Holidays here in the states as well as my son's 10th birthday. (my aching heart!) It will be awesome to dive back into creating!

To start 2017, Stampotique is using the theme, "Anything Goes". The perfect theme to get our feet wet after the crazy of the holiday season!

I decided to just go crazy with color, and I wanted the card to reflect how I plan to tackle 2017. I used the Unicorn by Magda Polakow and the "Sometimes I Pretend" sentiment by Jo Capper-Sandon. I think they go perfectly together!

I used an Action Wobble on the Unicorn so that when you touch it, it wobbles! It makes it that much more fun!!

The colors, the unicorn, the sparkle and the snark....this is how I plan to spend 2017! Cannot wait to see what everyone comes up with! Happy 2017 to all!

Ingredients:

Unicorn (Stampotique)

Sometimes I Pretend (Stampotique)

Dylusions Sprays

Sequins

Action Wobble

Bakers Twine

Washi Tape

Ranger Archival Ink, Black

SDC 263 Its CHRISTMAS TIIIIME!!

Oh, goodness. Here we go! Its the CHRISTMAS season guys! You know what that means?? Tons and tons of Christmas DIY projects! So, here's another one. Probably the best one you will see all year! Okay, maybe not. I'm a nerd.

Okay, so when the theme Christmas came up in the Stampotique DT, I didn't want to just make another Christmas card. I wanted to think a bit outside the box. First I had thought about making my own wrapping paper, and that WILL happen, but I couldn't find just white paper so I went with the next best thing: a gift bag!

I created my masterpiece on Bristol smooth surface paper, to later be attached to the bag. Of course, I went with my go-to background technique. Someday, I want to make a line of papers using this technique.

I am not traditional with Christmas colors. I really, mostly, don't like red and green together as a general rule, so, reds and blues and oranges ruled this project. I stamped "ho, ho, ho" all over the tag portion of the bag. For the bag itself I stamped Stampotique circles all over the background and then doodled tops and hooks on them to create ornaments and Holly Wally then took center stage.

I love how this turned out.Such a whimsical take on Christmas. Outside the box (literally?) Maybe this will inspire you to create some gift-wrap options of your own for that special someone (and I don't mean the ELF idea of that special someone hehe)

Be sure to check out the rest of the team's creations! The entire team is participating for the Christmas holiday so there will be a LOT of inspiration! All of the links are to the left side of my page here. <3 Be sure to give them some love! Also, be sure to participate yourselves for a chance to win a 30 dollar shopping spree in the Stampotique shop!

Ingredients:

Circles Cube (Stampotique)
Holly Wally With Sentiment (Stampotique)
Dylusions Ink Sprays
Ranger Archival Ink
Paper Gift Bag
Bristol Smooth Paper
Adhesive Enamel Dots
3L Adhesive, Home and Hobby Adhesives (Extreme Double Sided Tape and E-Z Squares)
Twine