Utilizing Smaller Images in Stamp Sets Using "The Christmas Carolers" set from Paperie Ink

Happy Friday! I have had such a hard time creating and keeping up with this blog due to all the holiday preparations. I have trying to get my shopping done and go to the gym now that I have been cleared to do cardio again. It has been interfering with my crafting time, though, and that makes me cranky. I wish there were more hours in the day!!

This week week we celebrated Charlotte's fifteenth birthday. I cannot believe my baby turned fifteen!!

We had a little party for her a week ago today and these are a few photos. Not the greatest but what I was able to get. Char is not exactly willing to have her photo taken these days.

Nice Face, huh? I love this kid so much!!

Today is my day to share a post on the Paperie Ink blog. I stamped two cards using the Christmas Carolers stamp set. Often when I use my stamps, I focus on stamping with the main images. I decided I wanted to utilize the smaller images on some cards to show the versatility of this stamp set. Here are some sneak peeks of my two cards.

Please pop over to the Paperie Ink Blog to see the details.

I thank you for stopping by today. Have a great day!

"Tons of Thoughts" by Paperie Ink

Yesterday I blogged about a card using the stamps and dies "Tons of Thoughts" by Paperie Ink. While I was creating this project, I shot a few photos to create a step-by-step post to share with you. Below is the card I created:

The first thing I did to create this card was to stamp the elephant and the pinwheel onto watercolor paper using archival ink. I then used my big shot to die cut the images out.

Next I used Distress Ink like a watercolor to paint both of the images. I set them aside to dry.

I trimmed a piece of watercolor paper into a 4 1/4" by 5 1/2" piece. I then misted it with "Summer Sky" mist by Prima. I used my heat gun to dry it and blended "Tumbled Glass" Distress Ink over the top. 

I then misted BOTH "Picket Fence" Distress Stain and "Sparkle" Shimmer Spritz over the top. I used my heat gun to dry it.

I then die cut some frames-one out of vellum and one out of a patterned paper scrap-using a PaperTray Ink die. I also did some masking and stamped the sentiment onto two yellow banners. While I was looking at the pieces, I felt there was something missing so I stamped and die cut an additional image from the "Tons of Thoughts" set. I then used the same Distress Marker technique to watercolor the ball that I used to color in the elephant and pinwheel.

I adhered the watercolor panel to a white card base. Next I adhered the two frames over each other, tipping them so that you could see the vellum frame peeking out from the polka dot frame. I adhered the beach ball over the frames and used foam adhesive for the elephant to give it a bit of dimension. I adhered the sentiment banners to the card to finish it off.

I still thought the card needed a few finishing touches. I used clear Wink of Stella on the beach ball and the pinwheel, as well as some enamel dots. I then adhered some clear sequins randomly on the card.

I adore the elephant images from this set and will be trying to use some different mediums to color them in. I also LOVE how my background came out. 

I thank you for stopping by today and hope you have a fabulous weekend!!

Supplies:

InLinkz.com

Believe in the Impossible-"Tons of Thoughts" by Paperie Ink

TGIF!! Friday is FINALLY here!! Tons of things to do this weekend. We are celebrating Charlotte's 15th birthday with the family tonight. I made my favorite chocolate cake with chocolate frosting for dessert.

Today is my day to share over at the Paperie Ink blog. I used the stamp and dies set "Tons of Thoughts" to make an inspirational card for a friend. Come on over and check it out!!

I will post a step by step tomorrow as to how I created this card!!!

From Our Family To Yours-Paperie Ink Christmas Carolers

Happy Monday!! My blog has been very slow as of late. Work has been getting in the way of my creating. I have had to take a nap when I get home before I do all the running around with Charlotte too. I will be happy to feel normal again but it sure is taking a long time.

Today I am sharing a card I created for Paperie Ink using the Christmas Carolers stamp and die set. This set is so darn cute!

I started by stamping the birds, their "Christmas" accessories, the nest and the eggs on white card stock and die cut the pieces out. I then colored the images in using Copic markers.

Next I stamped the branch and the log onto kraft card stock. I then ran the card stock through a wood grain embossing folder to give the wood pieces some texture. I cut them out using the matching dies. Using Walnut Stain Distress Ink, I sponged over the wood pieces to give them a bit of dimension.

I assembled all the pieces over a snowy background scene that I had adhered to a red card base. I added clear Wink of Stella to the birds hat and the bow, and added snow to the nest, branch and log. I sprinkled some fine, clear glitter over the snow  before it dried to give it some sparkle.

The last step was to stamp the sentiment in black at the bottom of the card.

I think this card came out so adorable. I cannot wait to send it out!!

Thank you for stopping by. Have a great day!!

Supplies:

Card stock-Paper Source (kraft), My Favorite Things (red hot), Neenah Solar White, Paper Trey Ink Vellum

Ink-Walnut Stain and Tumbled Glass Distress Ink, Momento Tuxedo Black

Stamps-Paperie Ink "Christmas Carolers"

Dies-Paperie Ink "Christmas Carolers", My Favorite Things (Circles and Pinked Circle)

Other-Copic Markers, Clear Wink of Stella, Liquid Snow, Martha Stewart Glitter, Foam Adhesive, Sizzix Wood Grain Embossing folder, Big Shot

Flyin' High with Paperie Ink

Happy Monday everyone!! I am so excited to announce that I am a member of the Paperie Ink Design team. The stamp sets and matching dies are adorable and fabulous to work with.

Today I want to share with you a card I created with the Flyin High set. I did a TON of masking on this card and was originally going to make it a one layer wonder but plans changed as the card went a long.

I started by stamping the plane, masking it off, and then stamping the bunny on a white card base. Isn't he cute with his little flying ears? I stamped and fussy cut the clouds onto full stick post it notes and randomly arranged them onto the white background. 

I used three different Distress Inks-Tumbled Glass, Broken China and Mermaid Blue-for the inked background. I wanted it to be a vivid blue rather then a light blue.

I then took the masks off and colored in the stamped images with Copic markers. I cut the panel out with a die and layered it over an orange piece of patterned paper that I had adhered onto a white card base.

I added some Liquid Snow to the bunny's belly for a faux-fur effect and some pink Stickles for the nose. I then coated the plane with some clear Wink of Stella. I am in love with how this came out!!

Please come over to the Paperie Ink Blog and become a follower. You won't want to miss any of the fabulous projects that the design team will be showcasing. 

I thank you for taking the time to stop by today. Have a fabulous Monday!!

Supplies:

Stamps-Paperie Ink-Flyin' High

Ink-Distress Ink-Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Mermaid Lagoon, Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper-Neenah Solar White, Lawn Fawn

Dies-My Favorite Things (rounded rectangles) and Mama Elephant

Other-Copic Markers, Cotton Candy Stickles, white gel pen-Jelly Roll, Clear Wink of Stella, foam adhesive, liquid snow, Big Shot