Good morning folks! I needed to have a few thank you cards on hand for both male and female co-workers and I thought this adorable stamp set from Paper Smooches fit the bill.  The first thing I did was make a circle mask to create that intergalactic focal point in the middle.  I used distress inks in Chipped Sapphire, Evergreen Bough, and Dusty Concord.  Then, I dripped water on it and sprinkled Mister Huey in Navy and White. 

Then, the gratifying moment comes when you peel off the mask and uncover this really cool effect.  I colored the little guy and planets with Copics.  I added some Glossy Accents to the planet and the guys face shield.

This card is simple, but oh so cute.  It won't be the last card you see using this set.  Hope you enjoyed!

SUPPLIES USED:

 

 

Paper Smooches Space Cadet

Distress inks (names above)

Copics

Glossy Accents

 

Lawnscaping Challenge: Winter Wonderland

 

I decided to play along with the Lawnscaping Challenge this week.  Since I did not get to make any Christmas cards this year, I thought it was a great opportunity to make a winter themed birthday card for a friend of mine.

 

 I used the Lawn Fawn Critters in the Artic set and stamped the walrus and covered him with a mask.  Then, I used some Tumbled Glass distress ink to create an icy glow around him.  Then, I peeled off the mask and used copics in the warm gray tomes to color him and the cool gray to cover the ice.

 

 

I stamped a few snowflakes around him and used Liquid Pearls in th center to give some dimension.  I added a piece of gray striped paper from a Lawn Fawn 6x6 pad to give some additional texture.  I love the way this card turned out!

critters in the arctic	critters in the arctic - lawn cuts	let's polka petite paper pack	Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad TUMBLED GLASS Ranger TDP40248
Ranger WHITE OPAL Liquid Pearls Pearlescent Paint LPL02062	Memento TUXEDO BLACK INK PAD Full Size me-900	Copic SKETCH 72 PC SET D Markers DDDS72D	*Simon Says Clear Stamps BIRTHDAY MESSAGES SSS101391

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Party Time

Hi guys!  So very excited to be back here on the BRI.  I am completely obsessed with this card and the way it turned out.  I started by blending a background using three different distress inks- tumbled glass, squeeze lemonade, and cracked pistachio.  Then, I stamped the MFT background stamp on top.

 

I then used the MFT watercolor stamp set and black heat embossed it. I added a few sequins to add a little sparkle. Below, is a close up.  Hope you enjoyed!!

An amazing birthday!

Today, I simply water colored using distress markers.  No embellishments, sparkle, or bling just simple water coloring and boy do I think this card is just the cutest!

 



 

I gave each element a wash coat of the lightest color, then after that dried, I added the darkest colors where shadow would be.  I used a clear block to scribble color down and used a blender pen to pick p that color and add it to the picture.

 

 

I then took my Evergreen Bough distress inks and stamped some stars in the sky.  This entire card was made with just one stamp set and distress markers.  I encourage you to try this simple one layer card.

 

SUPPLIES USED:

 

Unforgettable Stamp Set

Distress Markers

Black Archival Ink

Orange Zest Cardstock

Baby Card

Hi Everyone!  I know it's been a while since my last post.  Between Halloween, fall festival, and the pumpkin patch we've been a busy family.  During that time, I had an opportunity to make this card.  I am so pleased with the way it turned out.  It was so much fun, I left my distress inks out on my desk to play with in future card making.

I started with some 110 pound white card stock as my base.  Then, I die cut a few clouds out of masking paper and stuck them in various spots on the white base.  Then using three distress inks, applicators and a craft mat I made this amazing background.  Finally, I peeled off the cloud masks.

 



I colored the stork using copic markers and cut her out.  I also stamped her directly onto the background of the card so that I did not have to cut around her legs.  I added a few clear bling to depict stars in the sky and hand cut a banner.  I kept the colors gender neutral so the card could be for either a boy or girl.

 



 

I used some Studio Calico paper for the inside and a border die.  Then stamped a few random stars and a sentiment. See you soon!