Fun with Watercolors...

I finally had some time to play and the newest class with Online Card Classes was just the motivation I needed!  Watercolor for Card Makers has offered so many wonderful ideas that I just had to play.  Hopefully there will be more to share soon!

Stamps are from Dina Wakeley and Dyan Reaveley and colored with Koi watercolors.

Stamp is from Hero Arts and colored with Gelatos.

Remembering the journey...

Okay, so Summer Card Camp 2 is over and I made one card...geesh!  I need more play time!!  I am taking another class - Technique Toolbox - with Claudine Hellmuth at Big Picture Classes.  It's a fun class...lots of great techniques!  I was inspired by a project created by Mau Saha and wanted to use my favorite picture from our cruise to Alaska a couple of years ago.  The photo is of the Disney Wonder taken in Skagway, Alaska.  It's an 8" X 8" canvas and I used Tim Holtz stamps, Claudine's Sticky Back Canvas for the sentiment and the gesso transfer technique.  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you're having a creative summer!

Fun at camp...

I am participating in another Online Card Class (I've taken them all!)...Summer Card Camp 2.  It's been a busy week at work, so I haven't had a chance to play until today.  I made this quick card using this week's color combo and sketch 3.  Hope you like it!

Supplies:  Paper - Basic White, Hawaiian Shores, Vellum (PaperTrey Ink) and Watercolor scrap; Ink - Jet Black (Ranger); Stamps - Sentiment from On Edge (Simon Says Stamp) and watercolor brush stroke (Hero Arts); Other - Gelatos, Copic Markers, Sequins, Wooden Butterfly Embellishment (Reflections), White Pen (Signo), Glossy Accents (Ranger), Swirls Embossing Folder (Sizzix).

Summer Card Camp Challenge 2...

The second challenge was a sketch...I embossed the flowers onto the Vellum and colored from the back side with Copics.  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:  Cardstock - Basic White, Vellum (PaperTrey Ink) and Authentique Grace Collection; Ink - Fresh Peach (Hero Arts) and Unicorn White (Memories); Stamps - Everyday Sayings (Hero Arts) and Best Mom Ever (Simon Says Stamp); Other - Hero Arts White Embossing Powder, My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots, Glossy Accents and Copic Markers (YR02/R35/YG63/YG67).

Summer Card Camp Challenge 1...

I can't wait for the new Online Card Class to start...Summer Card Camp 2!  They've offered two challenges before class starts, so I took some time today to submit a card for each challenge.  Hope you're having a great weekend!

Supplies:  Cardstock - Soft Stone, Smokey Shadow and Basic White (PaperTrey Ink) and background paper is from Authentique Grace collection; Dies - Cecilia Flower and Flower Outline (Memory Box), Postage Stamp Frame and Rectangles (Sizzix/Tim Holtz Alterations) and Tilted Banners Die (Simon Says Stamp); Ink - Fresh Peach, Tide Pool, Charcoal (Hero Arts); Stamps - Tilted Banner Sayings (Simon Says Stamp); Other - Signo UniBall White Pen and Glossy Accents.

Much-Needed Crafty Time...

It has been way too long since I've had any time in my craft room.  I think my supplies thought I abandoned them (and I felt that way, too)!  But...I took today to just play and create and got caught up with my Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2013.

Here is May's tag...

I used the new rub-ons, like Tim did, but I also added some gold embossing paste over a stencil for the main focal point.

And June's tag...

I have been putting my tags into a 6-slot tray - the first of which is now complete!

Hopefully, I'll be back soon.  I am taking several online classes this summer, so I hope to have plenty of reason to create some new cards and things...now if I can just find the time!

Happy Stamping!!

On a roll...

Wow!  Three posts in a row.  That'll probably be it for a while as I have a big event to plan for work this week.  But, I wanted to share a card I made using a new Hero Arts die.  Have a GREAT week!

Supplies:  Cardstock - Vintage Cream, Scarlet Jewel, Autumn Rose (PaperTrey Ink); Die - Hero Arts

Happy Birthday, Mr. Harley...

A friend of mine, Jenn Shurkus, has a wonderful cat named Mr. Harley and he celebrated his 5th birthday this week, so I made him a card to help celebrate.  Mr. H....may your year be filled with tuna and catnip!!

April Tag & Happy Winner...

I was so excited when Tim revealed his April tag!  First, he was using his new Distress Paints and the new Metallic Distress Paints...very cool techniques!  And, because I was lucky to be chosen as one of the March winners!

Here are the goodies that Mario sent right away...

I am so grateful for the wonderful new things that came my way!  Thank you Tim & Mario!!  I love the new rub-ons and those enamel tags!  And that locket...there's an idea in my head for that one, too!  Now I just need work to slow down a bit so I can have some play time.  Well, I don't think that's in the cards for a while, but I did take time today to create my April tag.   I just love the Patina look that is created so easily with the new Distress Paints.  

I had another idea for this tag, but I couldn't resist using the dragonfly with those wings.  Hopefully I'll have a chance to share that other idea soon.  Have a happy Spring...I hope it arrives in the Northeast soon!  And happy creating!!  See you soon...

March Tag...

Tim's tag for March was absolutely precious...

I created my version for my tray...and a few more to frame and give as Easter gifts...

I sure hope Spring arrives in the Northeast soon...I'm so ready!  Happy Spring to you!