Creative Knockouts Challenge #331 - Anything Goes - Bugaboo

Hello crafty friends!

It's time for a new challenge over at Creative Knockouts Challenge!!

Our theme this week is "Anything Goes" and our sponsor is the super fun Bugaboo Digi Stamps!  I used the stamp set called "Under the Sea". It's just so cute!

I decided to create 2 cards from the set:

I had a lot of fun with these rustic prints!

I hope to see you at the challenge! Good luck!

Until next time,

Jess

Stamprints - April

Hello crafty friends!

It's my turn to showcase at Stamprints! :) 

Here is my card featuring the "Flower Spray" stamp set.  This is what I created:

I printed out the digi and watercolored using Tonic Spring Meadow Aqua Flow Painters and Pearlescent Watercolors. Sunlit Meadow Glitter Drops and Ivory Seashell Crystal Drops were used to accent the image.

I hope you enjoy this card!

See you next time!

Jess

SparkleNSprinkle - Perfect Harmony

Hello friends!

I'm here with my first SparkleNSprinkle post of 2018!  I was excited to create something featuring the Tonic Studios Die called "Perfect Harmony". 

SNS Supply List:

Tonic Studios Perfect Harmony Die 1176e

Wild Rose Stamp Set #785

Black Detail Embossing Powder EP171

2.5" Tear-ific Tape SAT15

Silver Dreams Glitter G1002

Waterfall Glitter G1071

Nuvo Embellishment Mousse - Aquamarine 807n

Versamark Ink VM001

1/2" Tear-ific Tape SAT04

Nuvo Crystal Drops - Bubblegum Blush 672n

Nuvo Aqua Flow Watercolor Pens - Spring Meadow (893N)

Pearlescent Watercolors NPWC16

I really wanted to make the music notes pop - so I decided to do a Glitter Inlay technique!  I grabbed a piece of my 2.5" Tear-ific Tape and added it to a piece of cardstock. I ran my die through the big shot, but only with a "sandwich" layer thick enough to gently cut through the adhesive backing of the Tear-ific Tape!

  

Next, I carefully removed the pieces of backing from the inside of the die cut using my paper piercing tool. Once I had them removed, I added Waterfall Glitter and burnished well with my finger tool.

 

I kept going and added Silver Dreams Glitter to the actual musical staff pieces and Waterfall around the outside. 

Isn't it a beautiful shimmery color? WOW!

My next step was to create my background for the card. I chose a quilted embossing folder from my stash and ran a piece of yellow cardstock through my Big Shot. I grabbed the Nuvo Embellishment Mousse in Aquamarine and sponged onto the background to add some extra texture and dimension. Did you know that if your mousse starts to dry out a bit, you can simply spritz it with some water and it becomes usable again! :) 

Greeting Card Sentiment

So to create my sentiment, I grabbed a white tag I had sitting on my desk along with the Wild Rose Stamp Set. I used the flower stamp to add  border (stamping randomly) around the edges of my tag and used the "Celebrate" stamp as my sentiment. I used Versamark ink to do my stamping along with Black Detail Embossing Powder (heat setting of course!).  Then I used the Green & Pink watercolor pens from the Nuvo Aqua Flow Spring Meadow Set to color the flowers.  I added a hint of Pearlescent watercolor around the sentiment and tied a bit of ribbon. 

All of the layers were attached using 1/2" Tear-ific Tape. I accented the card with some paper flowers and finished off with the Nuvo Crystal Drops in Bubble Gum Blush.

 

I hope you love this card - I had a really fun time making it!  Be sure to pick up the Perfect Harmony die while supplies last! :)

See you next time!

Jess

SparkleNSprinkle - Farm Fresh Tractors

Hello friends!

I'm back again today with another fun FARM FRESH card for SparkleNSprinkle!  I love these stamps as I get a lot of requests for farm themed masculine cards. They will work perfectly!

SNS Supply List:

Farm Fresh Stamp Set #877 - Tractors

Nuvo Glimmer Paste - Blue Topaz 960n

Tonic Nuvo Aqua Flow Pens - Red Apple 906n

Nuvo Crystal Drops Autumn Red 683n

Nuvo Glitter Markers 172N

Versamark Ink Vm-001

Clear Detail Embossing Powder EP120

Red Apple Embossing Powder EP276

1/4" Tear-ific Tape SAT01

Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive 200n

Tonic Die - Clematis Vine 1047e

Tonic Stencil - Beautiful Bokeh 1475e Tonic Die - Mixed Edge Ovals 1456e

So to begin this fun farm card, I created a sparkly, shimmery background using the Tonic Studios Beautiful Bokeh Stencil & Nuvo Blue Topaz Glimmer Paste.  The stencil was very simple to use - I simply laid it overtop of my black cardstock piece and spread on the Glimmer Paste using a craft spatula. I made sure each hole was covered well and scraped off the extra with my spatula, adding it back into the container.

 

While my background dried, I cut a piece of dark red cardstock using the Clematis Vine Die - I just love all the detail that these dies provide! Sooo gorgeous!  Next, I started working on my main image! I stamped the tractor image from the set using Onyx Black Versafine Ink.  I watercolored it using the Nuvo Aqua Flow Watercolor pen in Red Apple. A bit of black watercolor was added to the tires and I accented some of the chrome using the silver Glitter Markers. 

I lightly stamped the Cream Can images beside the tractor using Veramark Ink and embossed with Clear Detail Embossing Powder.  I gave it a light blue watercolor wash just to make them pop out a little bit.  I used the Tonic Mixed Edge Oval Dies to cut out the tractor and a black outline piece. All the layers were attached using 1/4" Tear-ific Tape.  The sentiment was stamped in Versamark Ink and heat embossed with Red Apple Embossing Powder.  I cut out the sentiment and matted it on red cardstock. 

Finally, all the layers were adhered using 1/4" Tear-ific Tape. I used the Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive to adhere my Clematis Vine cutout. 

   

Finally, accents of Nuvo Crystal Drops in Autumn Red were added.

 

I hope you enjoy this card and that you head on over to the SNS Store to check out some of these fun new supplies! :)  Don't forget about our Monthly Challenge Group - you can find us on Facebook!

See you next time!!!

Jess

SparkleNSprinkle - October 2017 Reveal

Welcome to the Sparkle N Sprinkle

 October New Reveal Blog Hop!

We are now revealing our new stamp sets on the 15th of each month.  On the first of the month, a new video kit club will be revealed.

NEW STORE - NEW BLOG - NEW PRODUCT LINES! 

We are continuing to add new product lines, so be on the look out for them.  

We have four new rubber stamp sets and one digi only stamp set being revealed this month.  

The sets are:

Lovely As A Leaf 869
(Digital Version: DIGI869FS)

Gus - Fish Whisperer 871

(Digital Version: DIGI871BG)

Farm Fresh - Tractors Set 1 877
(Digital Version: DIGI877B)

Farm Fresh - Cows Set 2 878
(Digital Version: DIGI878B)

DIGI3139J Navy Nurse Corps - digi only

When you purchase the digi versions of any of the SNS rubber sets, you are getting lots of extras that aren't available otherwise.  These extras include additional images and/or sentiments not available with the rubber version, digi papers (in some cases), and a cut file to use with your electronic cutting machines will also be included with all digi images purchased!

You're definitely going to want both the rubber versions as well as the digi versions of all our new releases.

The new sets are 20% off until the 20th of the month.  So once you finish the blog hop, head on over to the New Store and start shopping.

On the 17th of the month, ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER will be selected from the comments left on the Designers' blogs listed below. Please leave a comment with each Designer in order to be eligible for the Grand Prize.  You never know who the Mystery Designer will be that has the winning comment.

The Grand Prize Winner, which will be announced on the SNS Facebook page and the SNS Blog, will receive ALL of the new rubber stamp sets revealed this month.


The Blog Hop Order this month is:

Jess - you are here! :)
Belinda
Diane
Eret
Shona
Donna
Chris


(*Tip: if you have difficulty with a particular link, try clicking on the Designer's blog title to send you to their Home page.)

We hope you enjoy the New Reveal Blog Hop as much as we do.  Thanks for joining us and remember to comment on each of the Designers' blogs to be eligible for the Grand Prize. (This is checked for compliance.) 

 Wonder who the Mystery Host will be this month????

Have you checked out the SNS YouTube Channel featuring Demo Donna?  If not, then you are in for a real treat.  Subscribe today to get all the latest Demo Donna tips and techniques!

 The new and improved Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge group is up and running on Facebook.  Click on the link and ask to join today.  This is a closed group, but we want anyone who wants to participate to join (just trying to keep out spammers 😀).  Come join in one the fun today!

 The challenges will run from the 1st - 25th of each month.  A SNS image (either rubber or digi) needs to be used.  If you don't have any yet, no worries, there are some Freebies located on the SNS website.  They are located on the Home page, just scroll down a bit to see them:

https://sparklensprinkle.net/

The Winner and Top Three will be posted on the last day of each month.  The Winner will receive a $15 Gift Certificate to the new on-line store.  Please review all the Challenge Rules before submitting your photo.

We hope to see you soon in our new Facebook Group!

Eek!  I'm first up this month! I hope you are ready for some Farm Inspiration! :)

I was so excited when I saw the Farm sets! I get a lot of requests for farm cards, so these will be perfect! I chose to work with the Cows set for the reveal!  First up, my supply list!

Supply List (SparkleNSprinkle):

Farm Fresh Stamp Set #878 - Cows

Tonic Nuvo Aqua Flow Pens - Aqua Splash 908n

Tonic Nuvo Aqua Flow Pens - Rustic Oak 901n

Versamark Ink Vm-001

Black Detail Embossing Powder EP171

Nuvo Glitter Drops - Sunlit Meadow 763n

Sticker Paper 99558

Tonic Dies - Filligree Affections Idyllics Die & Embossing Folder Set 1516e

1/4 " Tear-ific Tape SAT01

Mermaid Glitter G1139

Medium Nuvo Glue Pen 203N

Daffodil Embossing Powder EP217

Other Supplies:

White, Brown & Aqua Cardstock

First, I started by stamping the cow silhouette with Versamark Ink and embossing with Black Detail Embossing Powder. (You will see the second cow image later this month - that was embossed with Blackened Bronze Embossing Powder!).

I set that aside and went to work on my background. I cut out a piece of Aqua cardstock using the Tonic Dies - Filligree Affections Idyllics Die & Embossing Folder Set 1516e (I LOVE the details that this set adds!). I attached the die cut piece to a piece of Sticker Paper 99558 and added Mermaid Glitter G1139. I burnished it in well with my finger tool - isn't it pretty?  I used the scallop part of the Filligree die to cut the top of the Sticker Paper too.

  

Next, I stamped my sentiment Versamark Ink and embossed with Black Detail Embossing Powder. Once it was cooled and set, I added a light wash of Aqua Flow Watercolor Pen in "Aqua Splash" to accent the sentiment!  The cream can image was stamped with Versafine Black Onyx ink and watercolored with Tonic Nuvo Aqua Flow Pens - Aqua Splash 908n and Tonic Nuvo Aqua Flow Pens - Rustic Oak 901n.  I used the Medium Nuvo Glue Pen to add some Daffodil Embossing Powder to the rubber boots!  Cute! :) 

 

Using the Embossing Folder that came in the Filligree set, I embossed a piece of brown Cardstock for my background.  The detail that this folder left is incredible!  I matted my layers on each piece using 1/4" Tear-ific Tape and added a matching ribbon.  As the final touch, Sunlit Meadow Glitter Drops were added as accents. I love these drops!

I can't wait for you to see what the rest of the Design Team created this month - you are in for a real treat!  The next stop on our hop is the talented Belinda and you can find her blog HERE.

See you really soon!  I have a lot to share with you this month!

Jess

SparkleNSprinkle - Elf Sitter #1

Hello friends!

I have another fun Christmas Card to share with you featuring our newest release Stamp Set at SparkleNSprinkle!

Here is my supply list:

Elf Sitter Stamp Set #859

Nuvo Glitter Markers

Nuvo AquaFlow Watercolor Pens - Aqua Splash 908N

Nuvo AquaFlow Watercolor Pens - Red Apple 906N

Nuvo AquaFlow Watercolor Pens - Lemon

Pebbled Copper Embossing Powder EP303

Nuvo Glitter Drops - Honey Gold 762N

Nuvo Crystal Drops - Autumn Red 683N

Versamark Ink VM001

Gold Detail Embossing Powder EP168

Nuvo Embellishment Mousse - Indian Gold 802N

1/2" Tear-ific Tape SAT04

This was a super fun card to make!  First up, I started by making my background.  I added some water to a bit of Indian Gold Nuvo Embellishment Mousse and "flicked" it onto my papers from a paintbrush. I also used the Mousse to distress the edges a bit.

  

  

Next, I stamped my adorable Elf Image using black ink and colored him in using the super fun Nuvo Glitter Markers and Watercolor Pens!  I love the sparkle these markers give and they dry super quick too!  I've even started to play around with watercoloring with the Glitter Markers...but that's a story for another post ;)  After he was dry, I fussy cut him out!

Next, I made his "mantle". I stamped a woodgrain stamp image onto brown cardstock using Versamark Ink and embossed with Pebbled Copper Embossing powder. I assembled my background papers with 1/2" Tear-ific Tape and added the mantled, then the little elf "sitting on the mantle!  I also hung a couple bells from the mantle with some thread - just for fun!  

  

The sentiment was stamped with Versarmark Ink and embossed with Gold Detail Embossing Powder (PERFECT for holiday cards!).  I also flicked some of the Indian Gold Embellishment Mousse onto the sentiment. 

  

  

The finishing touches were Autumn Red Crystal Drops in the corners. 

I had so much fun making this card!  I hope you love it too!  I took too many pictures I think...here are some more angles! ;)

  

See ya next time!

Jess

SparkleNSprinkle - Elf Peeker #2

Hello friends!

I have another fun "Elf Peeker" card to share with you for SparkleNSprinkle!   Isn't he adorable??

Here is my supply list:

Elf Peeker Stamp Set #858

Waterscape Glitter G1108

2.5” Tear-ific Tape SAT11

Black Detail Embossing PowderEP171

Versamark Ink VM-001

Christmas Lights EP286

Glitter Drops – Ruby Slippers752N

Evening Glow Glitter G1086

Aquaflow Watercolor Pen - Aqua Spash 908n

Aquaflow Watercolor Pen – Lemon Zest 907n

Aquaflow Watercolor Pen – Rustic Oak 901n

Aquaflow Watercolor Pen – SpicedGinger 900n

Tonic Dies - Mixed Edge Ovals1456e

Tonic Dies – Clematis VineScreens 1047e

Tonic Medium Glue Pen 203N

¼” Tear-ific Tape SAT01

To start this card, I stamped the Elf Image onto a piece of white cardstock using Versamark Ink and embossed with Black Detail Embossing Powder. I grabbed my Tonic Nuvo Aquaflow Watercolors and colored in the elf - he's so cute!  I love how quickly you can paint with these. I added some Evening Glow Glitter to his bells using the Medium Glue Pen as my adhesive.

  

I cut out the image using the Tonic Studios Mixed Edge Oval Dies. I also cut a second piece in aqua to make my mat for the elf. 

I cut a strip of red cardstock using the Tonic Clematis Vine Screen Die. These dies cut so intricately and beautifully!  A piece of 2.5" Tear-ific Tape was added behind the diecut and Waterscape Glitter was added to create a beautiful background. 

  

The sentiment was stamped in Versamark Ink and embossed with Christmas Lights Embossing Powder. Some Ruby Slippers Glitter Drops were added to the corners to embellish.  Finally, all the layers were adhered together with 1/4" Tear-ific Tape!

  

Here is the inside!  I just stamped it with some black ink :)

I hope you love this card. I had so much fun making it!

See you next time!

Jess