"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:

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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!!!

Happy Birthday Sister!!!

Today is my sister and my father's birthday. I created a card for my sister using PaperTrey Ink's "A Cup of Cheer" stamp set. I think my sister will be shocked because I got a card out to her on time!! Wish the same could be said of my Dad!!

This is a TOTAL CASE of one of Dawn McVey's cards for this set. I did not use the Jade ink, though but used Hero Art's Green Hills ink for the teapot and cup. For some reason, my Jadeite ink just does not want to work. I inked the background with Simon Says Stamp Duckling yellow ink. Such a simple but effective card!!

I thank you for stopping by!!

Supplies:
Paper-White and Jadeite-PaperTrey Ink
Stamps- "A Cup of Cheer" PaperTrey Ink
Ink-SSS Duckling, Hero Art's Green Hills, Memento Black Ink, SSS Green Leaf
Other-Fun Foam, Adhesive Foam, Big Shot, Basic Grey gem

SJ Card Kit Club

Happy Tuesday!! Today I am sharing the cards I created with the SJ Card Kit Club. It was Kathleen's turn and she sent us a HUGE kit of Christmas themed supplies. I was the weak link to this kit as I only created five cards. It was a combination of being too tired after a long day at work and not having any mojo. Hate that!!

On my first card, I created a little hill for the bear to stand on. The bear was part of the kit, as was the patterned paper. I enhanced the die cut with a little black enamel to make the eyes and the nose. The sentiment is from Paper Trey Ink's "Cup of Cheer" stamp set.

My second card is the one I like the least. I had to put the trim at the top as I made a mistake adhering the paper. I also used Festive Berry Distress Ink on the embossed sentiment and don't love the look.

There is a serious mistake on this card. The left bird was not supposed to have a black eye!! I first used a black liquid enamel to attempt to make the eyes but did not like it. I was able to glue the other eyes on with no issue but the black seeped out a bit. I was so mad as this was the last thing I did for this card!! The sentiment and the stamped notes are from Paperie Ink's "Christmas Carolers" stamp set.

Really simple card. I die cut the embossed background that was in the kit and adhered it to a white card base. I then layered a white hill and used the die cuts that were in the kit. I used liquid black embossing enamel for the snowman's eyes and Nuvo Red Berry for the buttons.

This card was super simple to created. I utilized patterned paper that was included in the kit on the background, as well as the die cut snowman, present and hat. I enhanced the snowman by using liquid black enamel for the snowman's eyes and mouth, Diamond Stickles for the dots on the present and blue gems for buttons.

I thank you for stopping by. Please visit the SJ Card Kit Club blog to view the other participants creations.

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