SparkleNSprinkle - All About the Tulips

Hello friends!

I have a quick and easy project to share with you today for SparkleNSprinkle!  It's a beautiful mixed media wall art piece!

Supply List:

Stamps:

Showers of Tulips Digi Stamp 923J

Brocade Backgrounds 398P4 Rubber Stamp Set

Flourishes 2 520P5 Rubber Stamp Set 

Embossing Powders:

Opaline Embossing Powder EP 359

Super Thick Embossing Powder - GOLD EP235

Super Thick Embossing Powder - Berries & Cream EP477

Inks:

Nuvo Hyrid Inks - Rose Garden 83N

Versamark Ink - VM001

Tools:

Butterfly Field Metal Stencil FMS4083

Embellishments:

Nuvo Glitter Drops - Honey Gold 762N

Other: 

12x12 Patterned Paper

White Cardstock

This piece actually came together quite quickly. I was just playing around with different inking and sponging techniques and voila!

I started by stamping the Brocade Backgrounds stamp across the left hand side of the page with Versamark Ink and heat embossed with Opaline Embossing Powder.

I used the DIGI stamp set in Microsoft Word to combine the wreath & sentiment. I printed off the wreath as large as I could on a piece of white cardstock. Once I cut the wreath out, I sponged on the lighted shade of ink from the Nuvo Hybrid Rose Garden Inks, then set aside to keep working on my background.

To add a little subtle background, I used the Butterfly Stencil along with the ink set in the 4 corners of my background paper. I really love how beautifully it turned out.

For more mixed media feeling, I sprinkled on both Super Thick Gold Embossing Powder and the brand new Berries & Cream Super Thick Embossing Powder and heat set from underneath until it was all melted. I did this randomly over the page, concentrating on the upper right hand side. I love how it turned out!

Using the Flourishes 2 stamp set, I added a little flair to the corners. I did some more sponging around my edges of the paper and attached a ribbon across the center, then added my fussy cut wreath with foam squares. 

Finally, accents with the Nuvo Glitter Drops were added to embellish the page.  I found a sweet little charm in my stash and added it at the end of the sentiment.  

I hope you enjoy this page!  You could easily turn it into a scrapbook page by added a photo box instead of the sentiment in the middle of the wreath!  I just love how versatile these sets are and how you can easily incorporate both digis & rubber stamps into the same project.

See you again soon!

Jess

Rose Heart with SparkleNSprinkle

Hello crafty friends!

It's time for a January New Release from SparkleNSprinkle!  I am featuring the Rose Heart Rubber Stamp Set!  It's a gorgeous stamp that you can layer with and do two-step stamping.  It's a really versatile set, and perfect for making those special Valentine's Cards! 

First, as always, my SNS Supply List:

Stamps: 
Rose Heart 939
Embossing Powders:
Copper EP236
Rosa EP462
Lana Pink EP150
Ink:
Versamark VM001
Nuvo Hybrid Black Shadow 201N
Adhesives:
1/2" Tear-ific Tape SAT04
Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive 200N
Other:
Nuvo Gilding Flakes - Copper 852N
HAI Sequins Flower Cups HAI-SEQ-006

-------> To create my background, I did random stamping on a piece of kraft cardstock using the heart stamps and Black Shadow Ink. I really wanted a random pattern.  For one of the hearts, I stamped the second layer with Versamark Ink and heat embossed with Copper Embossing Powder. The panel was cut to a 3.75x5 inch piece. This gave a nice focal point.

 

On a separate piece of cardstock I did the multi-layer stamping with light pink, dark pink and the Black Shadow Ink, then fussy cut out the heart. 

 

Now, I decided to have a bit of fun with my Embossing Powders!  I created my own "custom blend" using Rosa, Lana Pink and finely crushed up Sunkissed Copper Gilding Flakes!! I always have a few empty jars on hand so I can put my "custom creations" in them.  You can also purchase them HERE if you want to grab some for yourself!  I applied strips of 1/2" Tear-ific Tape around the outside edge of my cardbase, then removed the protective backing and sprinkled on my custom blended embossing powder. I made sure to heat set well. Then I added my kraft panel (with Tear-ific Tape of course!), popped up my fussy cut heart and stamped a sentiment using Versamark Ink. I heat embossed the sentiment with Rosa Embossing Powder and adhered it with foam squares. 

 

Embellishments were some simple gold/white twine from my stash along with some of the HAI Supply Flower Cup Sequins (which were adhered with Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive). 

Want to save 10% on your next SNS Purchase? Use code JessDT10 at checkout!  

See you next week!

Jess

Creative Knockouts #279 - Celebrations with SparkleNSprinkle

Hello friends!

It's time for a new challenge over at Creative Knockouts Challenge #279!  Our theme this week is  "Celebrations" and our sponsor is SparkleNSprinkle.  Since I have many, many, many SparkleNSprinkle Stamps, I decided to pull out an oldie, but goodie!  I used the "Disco Fever" rubber stamp for my card, but you can also find the digital version HERE.

Here is what I created:

I stamped the main image using Nuvo Hybrid Black Shadow ink and watercolored with the Nuvo Aqua Flow Pens.

I hope to see you at the challenge! :)  PS- did you know that you can grab 3 free digs on the SNS website?  Go check it out! :) 

Until next time,

Jess

What's Mew?

Hi there!

I have a super sweet handmade card to share with you today for SparkleNSprinkle!  First up, here is my complete SNS Supply List.

Supply List

Kitty Celebrates Rubber Stamp 926
Nuvo Aqua Flow Pens - Assorted Sets
Sticker Paper 
Nuvo Craft Perfect Paper - Hailstorm 9803e
Nuvo Crystal Drops Metallic Caramel Cream 692N
Madagascar Green EP357
Nuvo Crystal Drops - Morning Dew 677N
Priceles Peacock Glitter G1015
1/4" Tear-ific Tape SAT01
Nuvo Watercolor Pencils - Brilliantly Vibrant 520N
Dark Chocolate Flocking FL104
Nuvo Medium Glue Pen 203N

Let's get crafting!

Step 1 - Stamp & Color Your Focal Images

I stamped the kitty onto a piece of white cardstock and colored with the Nuvo Watercolor Pencils. I wanted to add a little texture to the kitty, so I added some Dark Chocolate Flocking to his tail using the Medium Nuvo Glue Pen.

  

To make my balloons - I actually "doctored up" my rubber stamp by cutting the balloons from the kitty! This way, I can use them together OR separately! I stamped the balloons 3 times, then colored with my Aqua Flow Pens. Once it was all dry, I fussy cut out the kitty and the balloons. 

Step 2 - Create the Background

For the background, I die cut some of the Hailstorm Craft Perfect Paper using a layered die set. I wanted some sparkle around it, so I used the next size up to die cut a piece of sticker paper, then sprinkled on the Priceless Peacock Glitter, burnishing well with my finger tool.  I adhered the layers together using 1/4" Tear-ific Tape. 

Step 3 - Assemble & Embellish

I chose a fun, retro patterned paper for my background, then added my layers. I stamped my sentiment with Versamark ink and embossed with Madagascar Green Embossing Powder, To some of the balloons I added some of the Morning Dew Crystal Drops to make them shiny and add some unexpected texture.

Some of the Caramel Cream Crystal Drops were added to embellish. I tied a bit gold string from the balloons to the kitty! 

I hope you enjoyed this fun kitty card - I can't wait to share with you all the SNS goodness in 2019!

Jess

Big Birthday Wish

Hello crafty friends!

I have a brand new SparkleNSprinkle December reveal card for you today! I decided to mash an old favorite with the new release - that fave is the Dahlia Rubber Stamp Set. I love the big, bold flowers with the beautiful scripted words in the new release "A Big Birthday Wish". I can see a whole bunch of handmade cards being created with this set.  The card I created for you today is a standard A2 (4.25"x5.5") card. 

Supply List:

Big Birthday Wish Rubber Stamp Set #931

Black Detail Embossing Powder EP171

Dahlia Rubber Stamp Set #500

Nuvo Aqua Flow Pens - Assorted Sets

Super Thick White Embossing Powder EP355

Versamark Ink VM001

Nuvo Crystal Drops - Copper Penny 654N

1/4" Tear-ific Tape SAT01

Bronze Rose Embossing Powder 335

I also used black and white cardstock from my stash.

Step 1 - Create the Background

The background was created using the same "ink smooshing" techniques in a few of my past posts, such as this one HERE.  Once I was happy with the colors, I trimmed down the cardstock to size and sprinkled on some Extra Thick White Embossing powder for texture (heat set from the under side). I used black cardstock to mat the background. 

  

Step 2 - Sentiment

I used Versamark Ink to stamp the sentiment onto a piece of white cardstock and embossed with Bronze Rose Embossing Powder. I love the shimmer to this power - so pretty! It's a cosmic powder, so you can simply wipe any "halo" it leaves off with a swiffer cloth (or something similar). I used the same random sprinkling technique with the Super Thick White Embossing powder on this piece as well.  The sentiment as adhered to a piece of black cardstock with 1/4" Tear-ific Tape. 

I wanted to tie in the sentiment to the background a little bit, so I let a large drop of ink from the Aqua Flow Pen drip into the corner. I think this gave the handmade card an almost "gothic" feel!

 Step 3 - Put it Together and Embellish!

I adhered the sentiment to the card with the 1/4" Tear-ific Tape and added a few drops of Copper Penny Crystal Drops to embellish. I can never be without Crystal Drops on a card these days. I love them!

  

Such a bold card - I really loved how the background stood out on this handmade card. I'm so glad you stopped by today!  I really enjoy reading your comments - so feel free to say hello!  See you really soon.

Jess

SparkleNSprinkle - Koi Pond Beauty #2

Hello friends!

For my final SparkleNSprinkle November Release, I made a card using BOTH the new release stamps of "A Big Thanks" and the "Koi Pond Beauty". This follows a similar technique as my first card. 

Here is my SNS Supply List:

Koi Pond Beauty Rubber Stamp 918

Versamark Ink VM001

Nuvo Aqua Flow Pens - Assorted Sets

Nuvo Crystal Drops - Morning Dew 677N

1/4" Tear-ific Tape SAT01

Clear Detail Embossing Powder EP120

Nuvo Hybrid Ink - Black Shadow 210N

A Big Thanks Rubber Stamp 928
Madagascar Green EP357
1/2" Tear-ific Tape SAT04
Luau Green Glitter GM2004
Nuvo Glitter Drops Aquatic Mist 765N
Clear Detail Embossing Powder EP120

Baby Blue Embossing Powder EP221

Here's how I created it!

Step 1 - Create Your Background

   

You can follow the "smooshing" technique I did HERE. I also did the same technique for the floral portion. The Nuvo Aqua Flow Pens are going to become your best friend for this technique!

Step 2 - Stamp and Color Your Images

     

   

Once again I stamped using the Nuvo Hybrid Ink in Black Shadow.  I like to play surgeon with my stamps sometimes and cut them apart into two pieces. For the flower, you can see that I cut the "water" portion off. I can still use them together or separately - easy peasy!  I used the sentiment from "A Big Thanks". I inked it up with Versamark Ink and heat embossed with Madagascar Green Embossing Powder.

Around the edges of the background, I used the second flower to stamp in Versamark Ink and heat set with Clear Detail embossing powder. It added a little extra dimension to the background.

 

Step 3 - Build Your Scene!

I arranged the Koi,flowers and sentiment onto the card front. For the background, I added a border of 1/2"Tear-ific Tape and added Baby Blue Embossing Powder (heat setting). A few spashes of the Aqua Flow were sprinkled onto the card. 

Step 4 - Sentiment and Finishing Touches

I added "bubbles", using the Nuvo Crystal Drops in Morning Dew.  I also added some drops of Aquatic Mist Glitter Drops.  I added Luau Green Glitter to the flower as well. Everything needs a little sparkle ;)

 

I hope you enjoyed this card - and thanks for joining us for our November reveal month!

See you again soon!

SparkleNSprinkle - A Big Thanks

Hello crafty friends!

I really stepped out of my comfort zone on this card and did more of a mixed media feel! This is my second card for SparkleNSprinkle November Reveal!!  There are a lot of layers on this card along with tons of embossing powder and a couple extra stamp sets!  SOOO...let's get inky!

First up, here is my SNS Supply List:

A Big Thanks Rubber Stamp 928

Journal Mixed Media Rubber Stamp 606

Music Background Rubber Stamp 427

Super Thick White Embossing Powder EP355

Gold Detail Embossing Powder EP168

Nuvo Hybrid Inks - Rose Garden 83N

Nuvo Aqua Flow Pens - Assorted Sets

Beach Cruiser Embossing Powder EP224

Versamark Ink VM001

Black Detail Embossing Powder EP171

Nuvo Crystal Drops Metallic Caramel Cream 692N

Kaiserscraft Memory Lane Paperpack PP1043

1/4" Tear-ific Tape SAT01

Let's get crafting!

Step 1 - Layers of Embossing Powder and Creating the Background

So to start with, I stamped the Music Background stamp with Versamark Ink and heat embossed with Black Detail. I wanted it to be distressed, so I purposely didn't ink it evenly. 

 

 I continued on with my theme of "Ink Smooshing" and created the backgournd colors using Nuvo Aqua Flow Pens, my Tonic Glass Mat and some water spritzes! I just love all the different backgrounds you can create with this technique!

    

Step 2 - Add More Embossing Powder and STAMP 

The next few steps I used were fairly random (haha). I used the Journal Mixed Media stamp and Versamark Ink to add some random ink spots. I added both Gold Detail and Beach Cruiser Embossing Powders and heat set.

    

I just kept adding layers until it looked how I wanted!  I also grabbed the Nuvo Hybrid Diamond Inks and did direct to paper inking along with stamping randomly over the background.  Some Super Thick White Embossing Powder was sprinkled on and heat set from under the panel.  

I wanted a little something special, so I took a piece of white cardstock, inked up with Versamark Ink, sprinkled on Beach Cruiser Embossing Powder and heat set. I repeated this process in the same spot until I had about 4 layers of embossing powder. Working quickly, I used my Journal Mixed Media Stamp (which was inked up with Versamark) and stamped into the warm embossing powder, creating this really cool wax seal effect!  I distress it a bit and added it to my background.

 

Phew! That was a lot of background steps! (haha).

Step 3 - Sentiment and Put It Together

I stamped the sentiment with Versamark Ink and heat set with Black Detail Embossing Powder. I dripped a bit of Aqua Flow Ink onto it to distress, then fussy cut it out. I adhered it to my background with some Foam Squares.  I used a piece of patterned paper from the Kaisercraft Memory Lane Paperpack and added it to my card base background.

  

I had a piece of vintage German book paper in my stash, so I distressed it with the Hybrid Inks and Nuvo Aqua Flow Pens, then adhered to the card base with Tear-ific Tape. (oh how I took a ton of photos for this card! LOL)

  

All the layers were adhered with Tear-ific Tape and I added some Caramel Cream Crystal Drops to finish the card.

I had a ton of fun playing with Embossing Powders on this card - and stamps!!  Now go and have fun creating!

See you soon!