Monthly Archives: October 2016

A Chick on Top (stamping bella) and Copic Newsletter Invite

Posted on October 15, 2016 | 4 comments

Hi everyone. With all the holiday cards we’re seeing in Blogland, Instagram, etc., I am really looking forward to the holiday season. I like to decorate a bit early, the weekend before Thanksgiving actually, mostly because it’s just sooo much work. It takes a lot time. And I’d like to enjoy it for a while. My husband, on the other hand, wants to decorate right after Halloween. Wow, um, no. Absolutely no. That is WAY too early. We may have some issues here. 😉

Today I’m sharing a card using another of Stamping Bella‘s latest releases, Snowman With a Chick on Top. How cute is that little chick holding the sticks? He wants to be just like his snowman friend 🙂

After stamping Taylored Expressions’ Oreo hybrid ink onto X-Press It Blending Card, I colored with Copic markers, then added some shimmery sparkle to the hat trim with a clear Wink of Stella glitter brush (which, of course, you cannot see in my photo).

You can find all of Stamping Bella’s latest release HERE.

Also, I’d like to invite you to sign up to receive Imagination International’s newsletter, Copic’s newsletter and more HERE. After filling in your basic info (email address, name, etc.) you can click on the specific newsletters/information you’re interested in receiving. It’s super easy. 🙂

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

1amichele siggy

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I Am So Thankful (for MojoBella Sketches)

Posted on October 14, 2016 | 2 comments

Hi everyone! TGIF! Time for another challenge with Stamping Bella! This week’s challenge included a {Mojo}Bella sketch (found here). I ♥♥♥♥♥ {Mojo}Bella sketches. For me, the layouts are usually the hardest part, so if I have one ahead of time, that’s a super big thumbs up! 🙂

This week I used new Tiny Townie Casey has a Cornucopia. I think she’s adorable. The sentiment is from Tiny Townie Fay Loves Fall.

I “mostly” followed the sketch. I had to make a couple of tiny adjustments to accomodate the size of the image.

She was stamped onto X-Press It Blending Card and colored with Copic markers. It took a while, but I like how it turned out.

Copic markers – BV000, E00, E01, E07, E09, E11, E31, E33, E35, E37, E41, E42, E43, E49, E59, E77, E79, G07, G28, R01, R24, R37, R59, W00, W1, W2, Y21, Y38, YG07, YG17, YG25, YR07, YR09, YR16, YR21

Next week’s challenge includes this inspiration photo. Use the photo or the color pallette, whatever. It is completely up to you.

Use any current Stamping Bella image then email your card to [email protected] by next Thursday to be featured on the SB blog and to be entered to win some Bella Bucks! (All challenge details can be found HERE.)

Thanks for visiting! 🙂

1amichele siggy

InLinkz.com

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Here to Spread the Cheer (taylored expressions)

Posted on October 13, 2016 | Leave a comment

Hello crafty friends! Today I have a card to share using a couple of Taylored Expressions‘ latest releases – Santa’s Helpers stamps and dies along with All Wrapped Up, a die set of boxes, lids and assorted bows. So cute!

I used Build a Tag 2 to cut the base tag and Doodlebug Here Comes Santa Claus patterned papers for the background and gifts.

Copic markers – E31, E33, E35, E42, E43, R27, R39, 100

The reindeer was colored with Copic markers, listed above.

I think the tag is cute on the card but it would also work quite nicely on a gift or gift bag. Hmmm… 🙂

You can find all of Taylored Expressions’ latest release HERE.

Thanks so much for visiting today!

1amichele siggy

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You Make My Life Brighter (paper smooches)

Posted on October 12, 2016 | 4 comments

Hi friends. I have a silly (and quite bright) card to share today using Paper Smooches‘ new Leaf Frame die. (You can see all of the latest release HERE.)

I “hung” the Chubby Chum Pals bird from the frame by using a kraft knife to cut around the top edges of his feet. I used a black marker to touch up any white areas of the paper left as a result of the cutting. To add a bit of dimension, I placed a clear foam square behind his head.

Flowers are from Flowers 2 dies and the sentiment is from Giddy Bugs. I used my MISTI to easily stamp the sentiment in multiple colors. (I love the MISTI. It’s worth EVERY penny.)

Copic markers – BG11, Y17, Y35, Y38, YR04, YR07, YR09

Thanks for stopping by today!

1amichele siggy

InLinkz.com

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Posted in Clean and Simple (CAS), Copic, My Designs, Paper Smooches

Holiday Wishes (stamping bella)

Posted on October 11, 2016 | 2 comments

Hi everyone! I recently received this adorable image from Stamping Bella‘s latest release, Tiny Townie Skylar Loves to Skate. I, personally, do not love to skate but she sure looks cute doing it! (I’d be hanging onto the side rail for dear life. Not moving. At all. Or I’d be sprawled out on the ice. Probably in pain. Yes, that is the most likely scenario. Haha.)

The image was stamped onto X-Press It Blending Card and colored with Copic markers. I used one of Copic’s new Lavender Multiliners to add a bit of pattern to the background. Lavender is available in five different sizes. Here, I used 0.3.

Copic markers – BG10, BG70, BV000, C00, C1, C2, C3, E00, E01, E11, E31, E35, R01, R02, RV66, V01, V06, V12, Y21; 0.3 Lavender Multiliner

I like having an assortment of Multiliners on hand to add pattern, doodle or to fill in lines of a stamped image that may not have stamped 100%. My favorites are Black (in 0.5, 0.3,0.25 and 0.05 to match stamped line variations), Wine (for freckles) and the new Lavender (so pretty). 🙂

Thanks for visiting today!

1amichele siggy

InLinkz.com

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Noel (taylored expressions) & Crafty Points Winner

Posted on October 10, 2016 | Leave a comment

Hi everyone! Today I’m sharing one of my favorite cards from my samples using Taylored Expressions‘ October release (which you can find HERE).

I used new By the Fireside Holidays which is a companion die set to the previously released By the Fireside base set. It is so much fun to decorate the mantle!

I also used new Skinny Mini Holiday Borders, All Wrapped Up gift dies (complete with cute bows!), and I placed a new Little Bits Santa Hat on my favorite Little Bits Fox character. (I hand cut the tiny gift tag and drew the heart with a fine tip marker.)

Thank you to those who commented to win 100 of TE’s new Crafty Points! My give-away winner is :

LIZ D

Liz said, “I love the stained glass window. So pretty. My favorite line is the Build a Scene. You can do so many things with it.” I love the Build a Scene products too!

Liz, to have the points applied to your account, please email [email protected] with the Subject Line: Crafty Points Winner. Thanks!! 🙂

1amichele siggy

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May All Your (Gaming) Wishes Come True

Posted on October 7, 2016 | 4 comments

Hi everyone! It’s Bellarific Friday with Stamping Bella! This week the team is featuring October’s Stamp of the Month, Game On by Mo Manning, available for 20% off through 10/31. It’s a great image for all of our “gaming” guy friends (or sons…husbands…) For this week’s challenge, we created “free form,” no limitations. 🙂

After coloring my image with Copic markers, I die-cut a couple of party banners, adhering along the top edges only so the banner pieces could pop out just a bit.

The die-cut sentiment is from Balloonabella and the tiny “happy birthday” at the bottom was stamped using a partial sentiment from Kitty & Mousie Celebrate a Birthday.

Copic markers – B93, B95, B97, B99, BG11, E35, E42, E43, E50, E51, E53, E55, E57, E81, G05, G19, R01, R46, R59, W00, W1, W3, Y17, YR01, YR14, YR16, YR27, YR68

Next week’s challenge inclues this {Mojo}Bella sketch:

Thanks for visiting! 🙂

1amichele siggy

InLinkz.com

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Taylored Expressions October Release & Crafty Points Give-away!

Posted on October 6, 2016 | 6 comments

Hi everyone! It’s release day with Taylored Expressions! All new October stamps and dies are available to you right HERE. I had such fun creating this month and I look forward to sharing with you throughout the next few weeks. Today I have two samples along with a Crafty Points give-away so be sure to read to the end!

First, I’ve used new O Holy Night stamp set. It’s a beautiful set with two stained glass windows and several accompanying sentiments. Perfect for creating a more traditional Christmas card.

I stamped the image onto Vellum card stock using Golden Glitz ink then clear embossed. I used Copic markers to color, applying the ink to the back side of the vellum. In doing so, the color is muted just a tad so when trying this technique, be sure to choose markers a bit darker than your targeted hues.

The wall was created by using Brick embossing folder with Sugar Cube card stock. To die-cut the window opening, I used Label Stacklets 5. After die-cutting the actual window shape, I taped together two of the label dies to create a thin window border, giving the opening a crisp/clean finish.

Copic markers – E50, G21, G24, R14, R35, R43, RV34, Y21

The brick panel with window frame was adhered over the vellum panel and card base using foam tape to create additional dimension.

Next, I created a super quick and easy card, again using a panel of vellum card stock. This time, I embossed the vellum using Holly embossing folder. I applied a 1/8″ strip of double-sided tape along the back side, about 1/4″-1/2″ from the top. The bottom of the vellum is free with the top adhered to the card base and adhesive hidden by the double wrap of gold twine.

I used the new Peace die, cut from gold card stock and a partial sentiment from O Holy Night, stamped in gold and clear embossed.

The tiny tag is simply tucked beneath the bow and secured with glue. I find that easier than punching a small hole and inserting/tying the twine through the tag.

Today I have a fun prize up for grabs! I’m giving away 100 Taylored Expressions Crafty Points that can be applied to your next purchase from the TE Web Store! If you are not yet a Crafty Points Member, it’s free and easy to join. Just visit THIS PAGE to start earning and saving today! It’s a win-win!

To enter, simply leave a comment below telling me your favorite TE line or product. Contest ends Monday, October 10, 12:01 a.m. EST.

1amichele siggy

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Caught up in the Spirit of Christmas (Taylored Expressions Sneak Peek)

Posted on October 3, 2016 | 2 comments

Hi everyone! Welcome to Day 1 of Taylored Expressions‘ October 6 release previews! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We have so many fun holiday products coming your way this month. From cute and whimsical to more traditional, we’ve got you covered!

Today I’ve used new Deck the Halls stamp set with coordinating die as well as new Skinny Mini Holiday Borders.

I first lightly sponged a Salt Water Taffy background onto a Sugar Cube card base. I die-cut the Skinny Mini Holiday Borders from Sugar Cube card stock, colored with Copic markers then brushed over each light with a clear Wink of Stella glitter brush.

The penguin was stamped using Oreo hybrid ink, colored with Copics then die-cut and adhered over the main panel. I brushed clear glitter over the penguin’s light string and star as well. Lastly, everything was framed in a Stitched Frame Stacklets 1 border.

Copic markers – B28, C4, C6, C7, G09, G99, R27, Y08, Y21, YR12, YR68

Taylored Expressions is celebrating Release Week with some fabulous giveaways! Visit the TE Blog to answer Taylor’s Question of the Day for a chance to win a prize from the latest release!

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