Coffee Collection | Create a Smile Stamps Challenge

Hi all! Today I'm sharing a card I made for the current Create a Smile Stamps sketch challenge.

The stamp set I used for this card is Coffee Collection.

For the background I used distress oxide inks on one side and I embossed the other side using a stencil and the rubber mat on the cuttlebug. The sentiment and mini Polaroid die are from Stamping Bella Stamps. 

Copic Markers used:

Blue - B00, B01, B02

Pink - R00, R81, R83

Green - YG21, YG23, YG25

Thanks for dropping by today. 

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Stamping Bella Bellariffic Friday

Happy Friday and Happy Valentines Day 💖💖💖 I hope you get some quality time with your loved ones today.

Today I am sharing my Stamping Bella Bellariffic Friday card.

Our theme this week is

Vintage
(any stamp not from the current release)

My card features an oldie but a goodie, The Bee and the Heart Stuffie

This stamp also has a coordinating CUT-IT-OUT Die and is available as a BUNDLE with a 15% discount

Coloured with Copic markers:

Bee - E21, E23, E25, C5, C7, R12, Y15, Y17, BG10, BG11

Heart - RV 52, RV63, RV55

White gel pen. 

Other Products Used:

Card  - Papermilldirect
Papers - Fancypants Designs
Stitched Circle Die
Glitter Dots

This month's Stamp and Die of the Month is Curvy Girl with a Jar of Hearts. Both the stamp and CUT-IT-OUT Die are 25% off for the month of February.

For more inspiration check out the Stamping Bella Sisterhood page over on Facebook, where you can add your own Stamping Bella creations.

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You are Awesome | Create a Smile Stamps

Hi everyone. Today I am sharing a tutorial I have over on the Copic Europe blog. The tutorial shows a very popular technique for using Copic markers with distress oxide inks, to make a great background while still only having one layer. 

The stamps I've used are Eggstraordinary Egghunt from Create A Smile Stamps. I'm also using Memento black ink and Perfect Colouring Paper. 

To prepare I first stamp the images onto masking paper and cut them out. 

Then I stamp my image onto the colouring paper and cover it with the masking paper. 

 I stamped and masked the bunny and the chick and then stamped the lamb, so he will be partially behind the other images. Layer and mask the images in whatever order you want. 

Once all the images are stamped cover them all with the masking paper. 

Secure the colouring paper to the mat/table by using low tack tape on the bottom and sides below the image, then secure a piece of card across the images, just down to the feet. Using a blending tool or brush, apply oxide inks. 

When the background colours are done to your liking, and before you remove the masking paper, splash a little bit of water and blot it to make the spotted effect. 

Remove all the masking paper and begin colouring the images. 

For these images I started with the darkest colour around the outside and worked inwards to the lightest colour. 

Chick - Y17, Y15, Y13, Y11. YR18, YR14, YR02

I added some dots for texture after I took the photo. 

Pig - R32, R22, R21, R20, R00

Lamb - N3, N1, R01, 0

Bunny - B04, B02, B01, B00, C3, C1

I also used the B01 to colour in where the ink was missing around the images. 

Finally I added some shading underneath the animals to ground them

W3, W1, 0

Stamp the sentiment and mount the image onto a card base using foam tape. 

Products used:
Copic Markers
Eggstraordinary Egghunt clear stamps
Perfect Colouring Paper
Distress Oxide Inks - Tumbled Glass, Spun Sugar, Pickled Raspberry, Scattered Straw.
Card - Papermilldirect.

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Stamping Bella Bellariffic Friday

Happy Friday!! Today I am sharing my Stamping Bella Bellariffic Friday card.
Our theme this week is

Stamp of the Month

This month's Stamp and Die of the Month is Curvy Girl with a Jar of Hearts and the whole Design Team are showcasing them on today's blog post. Both the stamp and CUT-IT-OUT Die are 25% off for the month of February.

Keeping in line with the heart theme I used a  heart die to make a shaker card. I used some coordinating paper behind the shaker mix.

Coloured with Copic markers:

Skin - E000, E01, E04

Hair - E71, E74, E77

Dress - B04, B01, B00

Hearts/Flowers - R35, R37

Other Products Used:

Card  - Papermilldirect
Papers - Kaisercraft
Stitched Tag Die
Stitched Heart Die
Enamel Dots
Blue/White sequins

For more inspiration check out the Stamping Bella Sisterhood page over on Facebook, where you can add your own Stamping Bella creations.

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XOXO | Papermilldirect DT

Hi! Today I'm sharing a design team card I made for Papermilldirect. The theme for the card was Red so I made a Valentine's Day card. 

It could also be used for Anniversary/Birthday/etc. 

The XOXO and heart border die are a set called Stitched XOXO from Penny Black. I bought the Panda die at a craft fair so I don't know what brand it is. 

Pop over to the Papermilldirect blog for more inspiration and craft ideas. You can also see all our Red themed projects on Instagram 

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You are Eggstraordinary | Create a Smile Stamps

Good morning and happy Saturday! Today marks the first calendar day of Spring (but looking out the window, you'd be forgiven for thinking it's Winter 😒)

After winning the Create a Smile challenge last month I had the pleasure of being guest designer for their current challenge. You can find the challenge post HERE. Today I am sharing another card and this time it's my entry into the current mood board challenge, lol. 

The set I used is called Eggstraordinary Egghunt. Four fun characters to mix and match. 

To create the background I used a brick embossing folder and painted on some distress oxide inks. then I splashed the same colours around the card. I used copic markers to colour the critters, fussy cut them, and layered them using foam tape. The brick panel is mounted on foam tape too so there is loads of dimension on this card. 

I have another card on the go using these guys and some masking paper! So many ideas, so little time, lol

Have a great day!

Sandie

xXx

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