InkyStamper: Trust Your Wings ATC & Announcement!

Hello! I am so excited to share the news that I've joined the InkStamper's Design Team for the rest of the year! YAY! Looking forward to sharing some fun stamp sets that my sweet friend, Chelsea Comer, will design.

To commemorate the occasion, I am showing off her Dragonfly Stamp Set in an ATC format. Let's get started!

**I receive products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® for use in my projects. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience and doing so I can share what I personally love to use.**

Trust Your Wings ATC Step Outs

Stamp the dragonfly image with black ink on a piece of white cardstock.

Place its matching die over the image, secure it with washi tape and die-cut.

Next, using a combination of Gelatos in Blueberry and Spearmint, paint the dragonfly's body with a watercolor brush and water.

Then use Gelatos in a combination of Bubble Gum, Metallic Melon, Lemon and Mango, to color the wings with the brush and water. I also used a watercolor pencil to outline and shade the dragonfly.

Designer's Tip: If the color goes over the line, use a white Gelly Roll Pen to cover the spots.

ATC Background

While the dragonfly is drying, let's work on the ATC background. Randomly add the Gelatos in Blueberry, Spearmint, Lemon, and Metallic Blueberry on the ATC. Use a piece of baby wipe to blend the colors until you get your desired look. Set aside.

ATC Details

Stamp the clouds with black ink on a piece of white cardstock.

Using a small pair of scissors, fussy cut the shapes. I used two clouds for this project. With my finger tip, I applied Glitterfic in Clear onto the clouds for some sparkle! Set aside to dry.

I chose the Trust Your Wings sentiment. Stamp it with black ink on white cardstock. Cut it into a strip with a fishtail on one end.

Secure the clouds and sentiment with the E-Z Runner Ultra Strong adhesives. It works well against a painted surface.

Lastly, add the dragonfly with 3D Foam Circles Black in Small Size to lift and adhere onto the ATC.

Another look...

As always, thanks for stopping in!
MargieH

Skill Level: Intermediate
Creative Time: 25 minutes

Materials Needed:
Stamps and Craft Dies: InkyStamper (Dragonfly Stamp and Die Set)

Colors: Faber-Castell (Gelatos in Blueberry, Spearmint, Lemon, Metallic Blueberry, Mango, Bubble Gum, and Metallic Melon & WaterColor Pencil #156)
White Pen: Sakura (Gelly Pen in White)
Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (E-Z Runner Ultra Strong and 3D Foam Circles Black in Small Size)
Ink: Tsukineko (StazOn in Jet Black)
Glitter Paint: Plaid® (FolkArt® Glitterific™ Acrylic Paint in Clear Hologram)

Other: Stamp Positioner; Scissors; Acrylic Block; White Cardstock; White Acrylic Paint; Burlap Ribbon and Twine; Scissors; Watercolor Brush; Water Mister; Small Manual Die-Cutting Machine

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Sunset Fairy ATC Tutorial

Are you familiar with an Artist Trading Card (ATC)? It is a small original piece of artwork created on a standard trading card size (2.5 x 3.5-inch) with the intention of swapping or trading it with another person/artist.

Every Monday at 8 pm Central, my talented mixed media friend, Rita Barakat, hosts a FaceBook Live called Mixed Media Monday. This week she inspired me with her ATC creations so I made one with some of her products.

**I receive products from Rita Barakat Designs, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®, and Mudd Puddle for use in my projects. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience and doing so I can share what I personally love to use.**

Sunset Fairy ATC Background

I had this not so pretty pink shipping tag so I cut it down to 2.5 x 3.5-inches to create an ATC shape.

I painted three coats of white acrylic paint (let dry between coats) on the front and the back.

Then I used three Gelatos colors (Tangerine, Melon, and Bubble Gum) and later a fourth color (Limoncello) to create a pink-ish sunset background. I used wipes to blend the colors. Set aside to dry.

Embellishment and Texture

Grab the smallest star from the Canvas Die Cuts Mini Stars Set and color with Limoncello Gelatos. For sparkle, I used the FolkArt® Glitterific™ Acrylic Paint in Clear Hologram with a palette knife.

For the textured ground, I applied a strip of Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2-inch on the bottom edge. Then covered with Bermuda Dry Sand...perfect for the sunset background! Make sure to press the sand with your fingertips to secure before tapping off the excess.

Finishing the ATC

The pink fairy shape from the Veil of the Fairies Paper Ephemera Pack was used. I lifted her up with a combination of 3D Foam Squares White Regular and 3D Foam Squares White Small.

The colored smallest star from the Canvas Die Cuts Mini Stars Set was placed on the ATC with an Adhesive Dots Medium.

I hope you enjoyed the ATC process. Have you made one before? Show me by linking in the comments on this post!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Materials Needed:
Rita Barakat Designs
Veil of the Fairies Paper Ephemera Pack
Canvas Die Cuts Mini Stars Set

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2-inch
3D Foam Squares White Regular
3D Foam Squares White Small
Adhesive Dots Medium

Mudd Puddles
Bermuda Dry Sand

Other
Color Medium: Faber-Castell (Gelatos in Limoncello, Tangerine, Melon and Bubble Gum); Paints: Plaid® (FolkArt® Glitterific™ Acrylic Paint in Clear Hologram and Apple Barrel® Acrylic Color in White); Pink Shipping Tag; Paint Brush; Wipes

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Can You Spare a Square Mixed Media Tag

During these times, I pulled out a quirky stamp set from Chelsea Comer of InkyStamper that would fit the bill! Hope you get a chuckle out of it as much as I have! LOL!

**I receive products from InkyStamper (stamp set), and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® for use in my projects. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience and doing so I can share what I personally love to use.**

Spare a Square Tag Step Outs

Let's start with a shipping tag that I covered with white acrylic paint. Two coats and dry in between coats for good coverage.

Using three colors of Gelatos (Cinnamon, Butterscotch, and Iced Coffee), I colored horizontally and then used wipes to blend the colors for a softer look.

Since I had the gelatos out, I used the same combination and design to color on a piece of white cardstock. I flip the paper so now my strips are vertical and stamp the Ralph image. Using the matching die, I die-cut the image out.

I nested three Wonky Square dies, secured with washi tape, and die-cut them with white cardstock. This makes two frames and a solid shape. Edge each shape with Black Licorice Gelato and blend with fingertips.

Next, I turned the square into a diamond shape and adhere the squares together with the E-Z Runner Grand Ultra Strong adhesive.

For the center, I popped up the last square with leftover 3D Foam Creative Sheets. I also did the same with the Ralph die cut and centered on top of the square shape.

With a scrap piece of white cardstock, I stamped a sentiment and hand-cut a banner. I edged the banner with Black Licorice and my fingertip. Adhere at the bottom of the tag. Lastly, I thread my ribbon and twine on top.

As always, thanks for stopping in!
MargieH

Skill Level: Intermediate
Creative Time: 45 minutes

Materials Needed:
Stamps: InkyStamper (TP Stamp Set)
Craft Dies: Inky Stamper (Ralph Die) and Spellbinders Paper Arts (S4-289 Wonky Squares (ret.))
Colors: Faber-Castell (Gelatos in Black Licorice, Cinnamon, Butterscotch, and Iced Coffee)
Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (E-Z Runner Grand Ultra Strong and 3D Foam Creative Sheets)
Ink: Tsukineko (StazOn in Jet Black)
Other: White Cardstock; Shipping Tag; White Acrylic Paint; Burlap Ribbon and Twine; Scissors

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Coffee Lovers Blog Hop: Drink Coffee Read Books Book Mark Card

This is the first time, I'm participating in the Coffee Lover Blog Hop! Made a fun bookmark card with A Jillian Vance Design Dies for the WIN! LOL! It's quick and easy. 

The bookmark comes off to use. It's removable with Adhesive Dots Large Repositionable. Simply rub off the dot and use. I'll be back to update this post with a tutorial so stay tuned!

 **I receive products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® for use in my projects. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience and doing so I can share what I personally love to use.**

 

Drink Coffee Read Books Bookmark Step Outs

First, secure the white cardstock A2-sized (4.25 x 5.5-inch) card base with Adhesive Dots Large Repositionable. I used these instead of magnets as they would get in the way of stamping the entire panel. Just rub off after stamping! Stamp the Coffee Bean Background Stamp and set aside to dry. 

Next, die-cut two bookmark shapes from the Minnie Pearl Bookmark Die Set and Kraft cardstock. We're going to hinge the shapes together to clip the page as a bookmark.

Making the Hinge

For this bookmark and for shaped cards, I use this technique because it keeps the integrity of the shape. Give it a try when you make a shaped card!

Step 1. Create the hinge by scoring 0.75-inch on the long side of one of the bookmarks.

Step 2. Apply E-Z Runner Grand Permanent Dots adhesives in the scored area.

Step 3. Place the second bookmark shape on top of the hinged bookmark.

Step 4. Secure the scored area with the front bookmark to finish.

Finishing Touches

Stamp images from the Coffee and Books Stamp Set on the bookmark.

Add beige twine on the bookmark and card front. Designer's Note: I slit open the fold of the card to thread the twine. 

Lastly, add Adhesive Dots Large Repositionable on the back of the bookmark and tuck behind the twine.

So fun, right? What books are you reading for the summer? I need a list! LOL!

Thanks for stopping by!

MargieH

Creative Time: 20 mins

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:

Stamps and Craft Dies: A Jillian Vance Design (Brewed to Perfection 6 x 8 Stamp Set, Coffee and Books Stamp Set, and Minnie Pearl Bookmark Die Set)

Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (Adhesive Dots Large Repositionable, and E-Z Runner Grand Permanent Dots)

Ink: Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide in Frayed Burlap)

White and Kraft Cardstock

Beige Twine

Scoreboard and Scoring Tool

Die-Cutting Machine

Kawaii Paper Goods: Gratitude Easel Card Tutorial

This Gratitude Easel Card is part of the Kawaii Paper Goods Subscription Box Volume 1 Challenge! All the details are in my previous post to see, click: Thankful Cascade Mini Album Tutorial. If you're interested, I did a 12 x 12 layout challenge, click HAPPY Scrapbook Layout Tutorial and a DIY challenge, click: Heartfelt Thank You Ornament.

The subscription box is a quarterly kit full of exclusive papers and embellishments that will not be sold outside the kit. The challenge is open to those who purchased the kit and is worldwide. The winner receives a $30 Kawaii Paper Goods gift certificate and highlighted on their social media.

There five-category challenges (deadline now extended to 5/30) and this is my Card entry. Are you interested? Click: Kawaii Paper Goods Subscription Bx Vol 1 Challenge (Public FB Post)!

**I receive products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® and Spellbinders® Paper Arts for use in my projects. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience and doing so I can share what I personally love to use.**

Card Front

Fold a 12 x 6-inch cardstock in half to make a 6-inch card base. Then fold the front of the card in half at 3-inches to create the easel function.

Cut 6-inch square from the Gratitude 02 patterned paper and 5.5-inch square from the Gratitude 06 patterned paper.

Place a Creative Photo Corner in Gold on each corner.

Then place scraps of 3D Foam Creative Sheets on the back and adhere to top of the 6-inch square.

Using the E-Z Runner Grand Ultra Strong adhesive, adhere to the lower scored area of the card base.

Inside the Card

Cut 5.5-inch square from the Gratitude 06 patterned paper. Ink the edges, add a Creative Photo Corner in Gold on each corner, and secure with the E-Z Runner Grand Ultra Strong adhesive.

Take a floral die cut from the Ephemera Pack, add a few 3D Foam Circles to the back and secure toward the end of the bottom of the square.

Embellish the Front

Cut the small cut-aparts from the Gratitude 02 patterned paper and ink the edges. Layer in an off-set style and adhere with the E-Z Runner Grand Ultra Strong adhesives. Then adhere to the center of the card front. Then die cut the oval shape with mauve cardstock.

Die-cut several petals with the Sweet Cottage Flowers Dies Set with the green floral ORIGAMI paper. Stack the petals, and secure a pink brad in the center.

Mist with water and form the flower by scrunch each layer for a realistic look. Let dry and tap ink on the edges of the flower.

Secure the flower onto the oval die cut with a couple of Adhesive Dots Medium. Then add 3D Foam Circles on the back and adhere on the center of the card front (on top of the layered cut-aparts). Then add sequins with Adhesive Dots Micro and Sparkling Bubble Rhinestones in Light Yellow. And done!

Here's another look...

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Creative Time: 35 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Kawaii Paper Goods
Subscription Box Volume 1 (Gratitude 02 and Gratitude 06 patterned papers, Origami Paper, and Ephemera Die Cuts)
Sparkling Bubble Rhinestones in Light Yellow

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refill
Adhesive Dots Medium
Creative Photo Corner in Gold
Adhesive Dots Micro
3D Foam Creative Sheets Small White
3D Foam Circle White Mix

Spellbinders® Paper Arts
S4-1025 Sweet Cottage Flowers Etched Dies from Amazing Paper Grace by Becca Feeken
S2-076 Wonderful Locket Die D-Lites Dies (ret.)
Platinum™ 6 Die Cutting & Embossing Machine

Other
Mave Cardstock: Coredinations; Ink: ClearSnap (Cat's Eyes); Scoring Tool and Scoring Board; Pink Brad; Sequins

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