Creative Knockouts Challenge #347 - Friendship

Hello crafty friends!

It's time for a new challenge over at Creative Knockouts Challenge #347. Our theme this week is "Friendship" and our sponsor is "The Artsy Stamper". 

I chose to work with a stamp set called “Koi Pond”. I’m very lucky to have a rubber version of this stamp in my stash from (the now retired) SparkleNSprinkle, but you can still grab the digital version here.

Here is what I created:

I love simple cards that yield stunning results. I did a quick watercolor “smoosh” background on watercolor paper, then let dry. Once it was dry, I stamped my images. To do this with the digital version, you would print your images first, the do the smooshed background. Easy peasy! I also added a quick shot of shimmer spray.

I hope to see you at the challenge. Challenges are a great way to bust out of a creative funk - or just to have fun and maybe win a prize or two!

Until next time,

Jess

Creative Knockouts Challenge #333

Hello crafty friends!

It's time for a new challenge over at Creative Knockouts Challenge!  Our theme this week is "In Stitches" and our sponsor is the amazing "The Artsy Stamper: ".  I chose to work with a stamp set called "Morning Glories".




Here is what I created:

For the "in stitches" part, I used a faux stitching technique with a thin black marker. It's really easy to do and I love the final effect.  You could also use a stitched die, embossing folder or even actual sewing. Have fun with it. I used Tonic Nuvo Alcohol Markers to color up this sweet digi.  I have stamped a quick "thank you " on the inside as I think this makes a perfect Thank You Card!

I have entered this card also at the Artsystamper Digitals Challenge #8.

I hope to see you at the challenge! :)

Until next time,

Jess

Artsystamper - Fruit Stand Bookmark Gift Card

Hello friends!

Happy Tuesday!

I'm sad to say that this will be my last post as part of the Artystamper design team. HOWEVER, it will definitely not be the last time you will see me using these beautiful stamps!

Here is handmade card  for this week:

For this card, I started off by printing the Tall Tags in a 5x7 form and trimming out. I added some cute ribbon/lace accents to create mini bookmarks!



To make the card portion, I used the orange/white background paper from the Fruit Stand Paper Pack and printed it off. I used it to make the background and then created a small pocket on the front to hold the bookmarks!



I had printed out two copies of the Tall Tags - and needed and sentiment for the card - so I fussy cut out the basket of oranges along with the "sign" part and adhered with some 3D foam tape. A tiny bit of Lemonade glitter was added to the oranges for sparkle.  I think this would be a cute card to gift to a teacher or your favorite librarian, don't you?

Thanks for stopping by!  

Want more? Check out all the Artsystamper Media Channels:
Facebook: Artsystamper Digitals
YouTube: BZ Cole Mixed Media
Etsy Shop: TheArtsystamperShop

See you soon!

Jess

Artsystamper Mermaid Series - Part 4

Hello friends!

Happy Tuesday and Welcome September!  Where did the summer go?

Here it is!  Part 4 - the grand finale of my Mermaid Series for the Artystamper design team. I hope I have given you many ideas to use your Mermaid Wishes Digital Stamp Set .

Here is handmade card #4:

I had made a mermaid scale background using various Glitters Galore colors, so I thought it was a perfect fit for this final card!!  A bit of tulle and a whole bunch of Nuvo Crystal Dew Drops perfected the final card along with another cute paper clip anchor.

Thanks for stopping by and following my Mermaid Series!  What stamp set will I use for my next series of cards? You will have to come back in 2 weeks to find out!!

Want more? Check out all the Artsystamper Media Channels:
Facebook: Artsystamper Digitals
YouTube: BZ Cole Mixed Media
Etsy Shop: TheArtsystamperShop

See you soon!

Jess

Artsystamper Mermaid Series - Part 3

Hello friends!

Happy Tuesday!

I know you are excited for Part 3 in my Mermaid Series for the Artystamper design team.  Have you picked up your  Mermaid Wishes stamp set yet?

Here is handmade card #3:

I just adore pre-colored digital images. I'm not the best coloring artist, so when I can just print and go, I am in love!!!  You can see the tail peek out from under the die cut circle - it actually pops up when laying flat!  How about that cute little anchor paper clip? Too cute!  And of course...I can forget the Nuvo drops to decorate.  

I hope you will check out the shop to grab this beautiful set. I look forward to sharing the Grand Finale Part 4 in two weeks!

See you soon!

Jess

Artsystamper Mermaid Series - Part 2

Hello friends!

Happy Tuesday!

I'm excited to be here today to share Part 2 in my Mermaid Series for the Artystamper design team. I know I will make you fall in love with the  Mermaid Wishes stamp set.

Here is handmade card #2:

Start by resizing your digital image to size of your choice and print out. To color this one, I used Nuvo Aquaflow pens. The background paper is from the Marble Magic Digital Paper Pack. Simple, elegant and oh so easy!  That's how I like my cards ;) 

I hope you will check out the shop to grab this beautiful set. I look forward to sharing Part 3 in two weeks!

See you soon!

Jess

Artsystamper Mermaid Series - Part 1

Hello friends!

Where did July go?? WOW!  I hope you are squeezing in lots of summer fun! My family and I sure are. I'll be sad to see the summer go....but we still have one more beautiful month to go before school starts.

 I have a new series of 4 cards for the Artystamper design team to share with you over the next 2 months. I really love this Mermaid Wishes stamp set. I couldn't stop playing with it!  SO...I ended up with 4 cards. I will be sharing them with you over the next couple weeks.

Here is the first card:

I used a sentiment from Koi Pond set. I added some shiny reflective background papers and Nuvo Crystal Drops to decorate. LOVE how this turned out :)

I hope you will check out the shop to grab this beautiful set. I look forward to sharing more cards with you every other Tuesday! 

See you soon!

Jess

Artsystamper July

Hello friends!

I’m excited to announce that I am a member of the Artystamper design team! You may know Beverly Cole’s designs from my time with SparkleNSprinkle! 

Well, she now has her own shop and is selling her digis!!

Here is my first card:

I used the Sketched Spring Blossoms to create this beautiful card!

I hope you will check out the shop! I look forward to sharing more cards with you every other Tuesday! 

See you soon!

Jess