Fangtastic

Finishing up the last few of my Halloween cards AND using up leftovers. Woo hoo!  This one is using leftover diecuts and a stamp kit from 2017. I used a combo of sponging, watercolor, embossing and coloring on it.

I'm entering this in Simon Says Wednesday Halloween, Watercooler Wednesday #193 All About Holidays

The Details:  Brutus Monroe Spooky Sentiments 2017 Inspiration Box, Impression Obsession Halloween Hill, Distress Oxide Blueprint Sketch, Wilted Violet and Mustard Seed, Versafine Onyx Black, Zig Watercolor Markers, Ranger Detail White Embossing Powder, Versamark

Cards in Envy Favorite Holiday

This round at Cards in Envy we're wanting to see a card featuring your favorite holiday.  I LOVE Christmas without a doubt.  I also love Halloween but I definitely need more Christmas cards. Can't start too early on those!

I started by stamping the ME Frames and elves.  I hadn't originally planned to cut them out but I hated the background I had worked up using Distress Oxides (too much color, for once).  The snowflake paper reminds me of wallpaper, don't you think?

Notice how the picture frames don't quite line up on top.  Just like real life!

The Details:  Mama Elephant Little Elf Agenda and Little Agenda Frames, Altenew Happy Holidays, Lawn Fawn Really Rainbow Christmas 6x6 Paper, Ranger Multi Medium Matte and Watering Can Embossing Powder, Versamark, Distress Oxide Black Soot, Copics

Warm Memories

I thought about using this for a MnT for an upcoming crafty day but decided it didn't have enough customizability plus I don't think the gals especially like to sponge. Super cute in any case, however.  I especially love the squirrel on the right--adorable.

I'm entering this in Paper Players #413 Leaves and Trees, Sunday Stamps #189 Feeling Fall Photo Inspiration, Fab n Funky #411 Autumn Colors

The Details:  MFT Fall Friends, Lawn Fawn Landscape Leafy Tree Backdrop, Picket Fence and Fall Perfectly Plaid 6x6 Paper, Versamark, Ranger White Embossing Powder and Multi Medium Matte, Copics, Distress Oxide Tumbled Glass and Antique Linen, Memento Tuxedo Black

Alpacas for Mens

Sick of my alpacas yet?  Damn straight, you're not!  I went a bit more masculine with this card.  However, I can't resist a bit of the glam so glittered up the snowpeaks and scalloped snow edges tho you can't tell in the pic. I wish Photoshop had a glitter setting.  Oh, heck, probably does. LOL.

I'm entering this in the Male Room #95 The Great Outdoors, City Crafter #433 Into the Woods, Simon Says Wednesday Let's Get Ready for Christmas, HLS Anything Goes with Dies

The Details: Sunny Studio Alpaca Holiday, Pretty Pink Posh Scallop Borders, Yvonne Creations Snowy Tree, Lawn Fawn Knit Picky 6x6 Paper, Carta Bella Santa's Workshop 6x6 Paper, Wink of Stella clear, Versamark, Ranger Multi Medium Matte and White Embossing Powder, Copics

SOSS #120 - P is for Pink Halloween

We're all about the pink and all about the Halloween this fortnight at The Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers.  What a combo, huh?  Easier than you may think to do.

For my card, I created a lovely Autumnal background using Distress Oxides.  The skeleton was embossed on a piece of sponged cardstock that I had discarded from another project. The sentiment popped into my head the moment I saw this stamp.  What question is scarier than this one?  And I love the look at the owl's face:  I dare you to answer.  LOL!

The Details:  Oxford Impressions Danse Macabre, Distress Oxides, Versamark, Ranger Black and Gold embossing powder, Memento Tuxedo Black, P-touch label tape,

Studio Bright

I'm up on the Topflight Stamps blog today with a bright and happy card that just makes my day!

The Details:  Studio Light Art by Marlene Flower Art 8, Visible Image Choose Happiness, Versafine Onyx Black, Copics, Memory Box Dancing Butterflies

Every Bit of Wonderful

Some of the recent Gelli prints aren't particularly suited as backgrounds for my style of cards but used as accents, they rock.  I used one to cut out the flowers here.  Reminder to future self:  use either 80lb or deli paper for the prints as the 140lb used here was a pain to fussy cut.  I used the Copic airbrush to create a quick background with a great fade.  So much easier than sponging for me.

I'm entering this in CAS Mix Up August, AAA CAS #121 Friendship

The Details:  Ranger Dyan Reaveley Everything's Rosy, Simon Says Stamp Uplifting Thoughts, Memory Box Dancing Butterflies, Copics (YG01 and 03), Doodlebug Washi, Versafine Onyx Black, Ranger Archival Jet Black, Clarity Chrysanthemum Stencil, Liquitex Acrylics

Topflight - Anything Goes

I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today with this insanely cute birthday card.  Do check it out.  Also, check out my IG, @frankiehelpscraft, if you'd like to see the Wobble in action. Wobble, wobble, wobble!

The Details:  Katzelkraft Booly Dog, Visible Image Time Tunnel, Your Next Stamp Insanely Happy, Paper Smooches Balloons, Distress Oxides, Versafine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black, Avery Elle Twine, Hampton Art Mini Action Wobble

Positive Vibes

Crazy fun weekend with lots of crafting. Woo hoo!

This card was super easy--just a bit of coloring with Copics. I did fussy cut and raise the llama's head because I had intended to make it a Wobble then changed my mind. He's just so cute as is!

I'm entering this in AAA CAS #120 Rainbow, Simon Says Wednesday Use a Die or Punch

The Details:  Aall and Create Positive Vibes, Doodlebug Grass Washi, Versafine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

The Greatest Adventure

I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today with a simple and colorful steampunk card. Do check it out!

The Details:  Carabelle Studio The Birds, Visible Image Destination Unknown, TCW stencils, Distress Oxides, Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark, Stampendous Detail Fine Black embossing powder

May All Your Wishes

I played with one of my birthday presents yesterday.  Love this set so.  I remember doing this when I was a kid and rubbing the dandelion flowers beneath our chins and if it left yellow it meant something or another.  Fun times!

I started by sponging cardstock in green then using the LF grassy hillsides dies to cut them out.  For the back hill, I used the negative of the die to sponge grass directly on the card base for added depth. I then colored the sky with my Copic air brush and B00. I set that aside as the water spatters dried. I next used by Scan N Cut to fussy cut the animals, coloring them with Copics.  Turned out so cute!

I'm entering this in Seize the Birthday without optional sequin topping

The Details:  Mama Elephant Dandelion Wishes, Lawn Fawn Simple Grassy Hillsides, Distress Oxides, Copics, Ranger Multi Medium Matte, Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Fine White Embossing Powder, Versamark

CDD - Fixing Oops

I'm over on the CDD blog today showing how I took care of a whopper of a Copic mistake. Do stop by!

CDD June Mood Board 1

There's still plenty of time to join us for the CDD June Moodboard.  You can enter by joining the event in the CDD Gallery or tagging #cddmonthly.

For my card I used the CDD Friendship set paired with a sentiment from Far Out. Super cute, right?! To create the focal point I used Outdoor Landscape 2 and Stitched In Circle Dies.  The card base is masked and sponged with Distress Oxide. Oh, so's the grass! I kept the flowers white so that the reds on the card would really pop out.  Not my original intention tho.  Stop by the CDD blog on Thursday, June 7, to read more about how I ended up with a red palette.

The Details:  CDD Friendship, Far Out (sentiment), Stitched In Circle Dies, Outdoor Landscape 2 Dies, Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Oxides, Ranger Multi Medium Matte, Doodlebug Design Cream and Sugar 6x6 Paper Pad, Recollections Washi, Copics

Friendship

Far Out

Outdoor Landscape 2 Dies

Stitched In Circle Dies

Doodlebug Design Cream and Sugar 6x6 Paper Pad

I'm Crushing Your Head

I couldn't resist creating a snarky card using my new MFT Rain or Shine set along with some classics.  Any Kids in the Hall fans out there?  "I'm crushing your head!"  LOL. My current plan is to use this as a graduation card at the end of the summer when one of our students will be graduating.

This is a better example of how I created the cloud background with the base layer of a blue Distress Oxide then using the cloud stencil with more Oxide blues. I love the effect. I used the Spring Scene Builder dies because they're scaled smaller than the girl so she looks Gullivarian compared to the trees and road. That poor little Lilliputian.  LOL

While I'm at it, don't forget about the current Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers #107 Umbrella challenge.  As always, snark is optional!

I'm entering this in Time Out #107 Spring without One Layer Twist, Addicted to Stamps and More #287 Make Your Mark, Watercooler Wednesday #165 All About Occasions

The Details:  MFT Rain or Shine, Soda Pop, Mini Cloud Stencil and Spring Scene Builder dies, Mama Elephant Me and My Yeti, Lawn Fawn Spring Perfectly Plaid 6x6 paper, Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Onyx Black, Ranger Multi Medium Matte, Copics, Distress Oxides

Brighter Days

Took a moment to play with my new goodies today!

To create the clouds I first masked the card base then brushed on a base layer of Distress Oxide Salty Ocean. Then I stenciled the clouds by using Salty Ocean and Faded Jeans before spattering with a touch of water.  Once that was dry, I stenciled the sun rays.

I wanted lots of yellow so decided to paper-piece the umbrella with a fun dotty paper; I did create some shading with Copics on it. Next I colored up rest of the image along with a couple of adorable ducks. Soooo cute! I added a diecut strip of grass but left it white for simplicity.

I'm entering this in MFT Sketch #379, Inkspirational 158 Rain, Addicted to Stamps and More #286 Anything Goes

The Details:  MFT Rain or Shine, Puddle Jumper, Mini Cloud Stencil, and Radiating Rays, Distress Oxides, Doodlebug Springtime 6x6 Paper, Copics, Lawn Fawn Grassy Border die

Cards in Envy No Patterned Paper

Time for a new Cards in Envy challenge.  You're not to use patterned paper on your card but you're certainly welcome to make your own as I did here.  Aren't those tumbling cats the cutest? I love this chubby cat--just want to reach out and give her a tummy tickle then head to the ER for my scratches. LOL.

The Details:  MFT Cool Cat, Memento London Fog and Tuxedo Black, Versafine Onyx Black, Ranger Multi Medium Matte, Pretty Pink Posh sequins, Copics, Washi Tape from Impress

A Portrait of My Grandma

Another of my beloved Lil' Inker Seasons Greetings cards.  This would be perfect for our neighbor who is a vet. And apparently reminds me of my great-grandma with that wallpaper. LOL.

I'm entering this in Winter Wonderland Embossing, Simon Says Wednesday Add a Sentiment,


The Details: Lil' Inker Seasons Greetings, Zigs, Versafine Onyx Black, Wink of Stella Gold, Versamark, Ranger red embossing powder, Marvy Uchida Snow Marker, DCWV Paper

Gray Skies

I'm guesting over at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers where the theme for the current challenge is T for Technique.  Just showcase a technique you haven't used in a while or your favorite one and you're all good.

I'm showcasing a gelli print technique I haven't used in a good long while and mixing it up by using a rubber stamp to impress the Seattle skyline.  The background is so bold I left the image plain jane with the spot of yellow for the raincoat.  So needed here in Seattle.  The snarky sentiment, unfortunately, is so true too.  LOL.

I hope you'll play along at the Sisterhood. Who doesn't love some snark?

The Details: Liquitex Basics Arylic Paint, Speedball Brayer, Impress Seattle Skyline stamp, Brutus Monroe Be Unique, Hero Arts Unicorn Pigment Ink, Copic Y11-17, Strathmore Mixed Media paper, Versamark, Memento Tuxedo Black, Memory Box Long Stem Lavender die, Uniball white pigment pen

This is Why Snow is Fun

I finally got my hands on the Mama Elephant So Many Snowmen set thanks to Doodle Bugs. Woo hoo!

There are sooo many possibilities with this set. This one I kept simple as I'm planning to bring it along as a make n take for our December crafty gathering. Fun times coming our way!

I'm entering this in Mod Squad Merry and Bright, Addicted to Stamps and More #268 Holiday

The Details:  Mama Elephant So Many Snowmen, Stamplorations Let It Snow die, Copics, Copic Opaque White, Basis Blue Cardstock, Simon Says Stitched Rectangle Die, Doodlebug Sugar Coating Lily White Glitter, Ranger Multi Medium Matte and Glossy Accents (glasses), Zig Glue Pen

CDD November Mood Board - Banner

For this project I was inspired by the CDD November Mood Board Social Media Challenge (use #CDDMonthly when you post to join in) to create a Fall banner for our fireplace. What's really fun is that from year to year I can expand on it with additional images, etc. Fun!

I used the Fancy Frames Dies to create the base for each banner section using really sturdy cardstock. I then cut designer paper using the same die set and adhered those to the bases. Next I started coloring images from Harvest Happiness, Timber, and Harvest Wishes. So cute!  Note the holes were created using a WRMK Crop-A-Dile.

In some cases, I added Fall Harvest Sequins for a bit of bling.

On other panels I used diecuts from Stitched In Circles Dies and Party Dies for added interest.

The Details:  Craftin Desert Divas Harvest Happiness, Timber, Harvest Wishes, Stitched In Circles Dies, Party Dies, Fancy Frames Dies, and Fall Harvest Sequins, Sakura Quickie Glue Roller Pen, Ranger Multi Medium Matte, 1/8" Scor Tape, Carta Bella Hello Fall 6x6 Designer Paper, Neenah 110lb Kraft Cardstock, Copics, Ranger White Enamel Accents

 Harvest Happiness

Harvest Wishes

Timber

Fancy Frames Dies

Party Dies

 

Stitched In Circle Dies

Fall Harvest Sequins

Memento Tuxedo Black

Uni-Ball Impact Bold Point Gel Pen

Ranger Multi Medium Matte

Sakura Quickie Glue Roller Pen

Scor-Tape