Color Challenge - Day 28

This card is colored using Spectrum Aqua markers.  I saw a tutorial on the Heartfelt Creations blog where you stamp the image then outline the design with the markers and use a water pen to blend.  I really like the effect.

Color Challenge - Day 27

Experimenting with some different ways to "jazz" up some of the background stamps I have.  In this one, I wanted a rather vintage look, so I used Distress Ink (Vintage Photo) and sponged it on white card stock.  Then stamped the image with brown ink and colored with my alcohol markers.  I stamped a second image onto white yardstick and fussy cut out the dress, colored and shaped it to match the card then pop dotted it so it would stand up.  I added gold wink a stella on the dress, a gemstone at the breast of the gown and some pearls for the flower centers.  Some of the flowers look a bit bright, but I think it looks OK --

Color Challenge - Day 26

Today made a side step Birthday card for the son of a friend.  The theme was "Caterpillar turns 1" - used Spectrum Aqua markers to color the bugs and then Wink A Stella to make them glitter.

Another Graduation Card

Card for a friend's daughter who graduates from High School this month.  I love adding "google eyes" to cards!

Color Challenge - Day 25

Tried a new technique today- I used white ink and white embossing powder with one of my Heartfelt Creations floral stamps on glossy paper, then used Memento inks to resist emboss for the background of this card.  Made it for a friend's retirement!

Fresh As A Daisy Blanket

Finally finished this blanket I started AGES ago!!

Color Challenge - Day 24

Card colored with alcohol markers.  Hated the way the butterflies turned out so I "embellished" them by using some stickers I had.  Not sure it comes out clearly, but the wings are glittered.

Graduation Cards for Grandkids

Here are the graduation cards I made for my grandson and granddaughter, who are graduating from High School this weekend.

For my Grandson -

For my Granddaughter - 

Color Challenge - Day 23

Here is a card I made using a Heartfelt Creations stamp colored with alcohol markers as the background.

Link to YouTube Channel and Other Helpful Sites

I had a delightful encounter with 2 lovely women at JoAnn's yesterday!  We talked "crafting" for quite a while.  They helped to reignite my passion for crafting!!  I came home and immediately went to the craft room!

At the request of these gals, here is the link to my YouTube Channel and links I use frequently for crafting supplies and sources for scrapbook events.

YouTube --https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczpJTUNvnSPB0U7WGNJAqw

Blitsy - https://blitsy.com  (if you send me your email, I will "refer" you and if you order I get a $10 credit) They have special sales and discounts on inks, papers and such.

Scrapbook Expo - http://scrapbookexpo.com (I attended in Grapevine TX and it is wonderful fun).  If you scroll to the bottom of the page and sign up for the newsletter you get weekly inspiration and event info emailed to you.

Scrapbooking Events Listing - http://www.scrapbook-advice.com/Scrapbook-Conventions-or-Expos.html#axzz3a8SzocXG - This has a full list of many events

Creating Keepsakes Convention - http://www.ckscrapbookevents.com/CKScrapbookConventions.aspx  The one in Collinsville is usually the first weekend in April (over this year, but keep it in mind for next year)

Rubber Stamp Show - http://rubberstampevents.com - This is the one in Collinsville 11-12 July

Hope you find this helpful and can't wait to see both of you when you do your "Christmas in July" card exchange!

Color Challenge - Day 22

Back from vacation and determined to finish the 30 day Challenge, so here is something a little different.  I stamped the same image 3 times and used a different coloring method with each.  Amazing the different effects that are achieved, even by someone as horrible as I am at coloring!