Tommy's Fall Fun (Created by Lisa Z.)

 

This is Tommy's Fall Fun (S079) and sentiment from Sentiment Set #3.  Such an adorable stamp - I just love the fall colours!

This is my second attempt using Tombow markers and water.  I really enjoyed using them on my last card!  So don't be afraid to try new techniques on your cards!

I started by applying Versamark Ink on my stamp, stamped it, then sprinkled Black Embossing Powder on, and heated it.  The colours of Tombow Markers I used on Tommy and the leaves were:  969, N60, 491, 925, 098, 837, 985, 977, 942, 761, 850, and 847.  Once the image was all coloured and dry, some SU Chocolate Chip ink was lightly sponged around the edges of the image.  Glossy Accents was applied to the leaves to make the card a little sparkly and shiny.  Four additional leaves were stamped and coloured, then fussy cut out to be glued around the image.  Foam tape was applied to pop out the layered image for some added dimension on this card.  Spellbinders - Petite Oval Large and Small dies were used to cut the sentiment.  The designer paper is from Carta Bella - Fall Blessings 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU Chocolate Chip & White cardstock.  A SU Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon was also added under the main image to complete this card.

Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!

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Bird Watch (Created by Jane Z.)

This is Bird Watch (S134) and Bird Told Me (F251) sentiment.  Such a cute stamp and so fun to colour!!!  

I coloured Bird Watch with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to the little bird's beak (a bit difficult to see this in this picture), the water, and the bear's nose.  Some blue ink was sponged lightly around the image and around the sentiment, after it was cut down to size. The sentiment was also heat embossed with black embossing powder.  Foam tape was applied to both the image and the sentiment to add some dimension.  To complete this design, a Viva Pearl Pen (Anthracite) was used to add small dots in various spots around the card.

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - N60, 491, 055, 985, 192, 528, 533, N95, N55, N15, 942, and 977. Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder, and SU Blue Bayou Ink Pad for lightly sponging edges of image and sentiment.

Paper - BasicGrey - Adrift 6x6 Paper Pad, SU Black & Blue Bayou Cardstock.

Misc - Glossy Accents, Viva Decor Pearl Pen - Anthracite, Sponge Daubers, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Birthday Bob (Created by Lisa Z.)

 

This is Birthday Bob (T080).  Bob makes me laugh as he seems soooo excited it's his birthday!!! 

 

For today's card, I thought I would try something new with my colouring.  I have mostly used Copic markers up until this time. This is my first attempt using Tombow markers and water.  I really enjoyed using them!  So hopefully, this may encourage you to try a new technique or two on your cards!

 

I started by applying Versamark Ink to my stamp, then sprinkled some Black Embossing Powder on the stamped image, and heated it.  The colours of Tombow Markers I used on Bob were:  N55, N75, 555, 850, 098, 942, 055, 452, 491, and 925.  Once the image was all coloured and dry, some SU Pumpkin Pie ink was lightly sponged around the edges.  Yellow stickles were added to the flames of the candles and Glossy Accents was applied to the balloon to make the card sparkly and shiny.  I then die cut an orange piece of cardstock using a Spellbinders die called Curved Rectangles to layer the image.  Foam tape was applied to pop out the layered image for some added dimension on this card.  The designer paper is from Simple Stories - So Rad 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some Orange & White cardstock.  An orange ribbon was also added to the left of the image to complete this card.

Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!

 

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Frances Owl (Created by Jane Z.)

 

This is Frances Owl (P036), Lg. Fancy Happy Birthday (H037) sentiment, and Birthday Hat.  These stamps are so fun to work with!!!  

I coloured Frances with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to Frances' beak (a bit difficult to see this in this picture).  The birthday hat was also coloured with Tombow Markers, then fussy cut out and glued on Frances' head.  Some yellow stickles were added to the hat as well.  For the background, I used a Sizzix - Tim Holtz Alterations Embossing Folder called Woodgrain set.  Before embossing the SU Crumb Cake cardstock, I used a SU crumb cake ink pad to ink up the entire inside, top flap of the embossing folder.  I then place the piece of cardstock in the folder and ran it through the Cuttlebug machine and viola, some of the ink appeared in the grooves of the tree-like embossed piece.  So cool!  This technique can be used several different ways, to create super awesome backgrounds that also have texture.  Some additional ink was sponged lightly and randomly on the embossed cardstock, just to give it a more realistic and weathered look. A 1 3/4" circle punch was used to make a hole in the tree for Frances to be placed.  Foam tape was added just to the top of his head to make him pop out of the hole a bit, while his lower body was glued in place behind the circle opening. The sentiment was embossed with White Embossing Powder and also applied using foam tape to add some dimension.  To complete this design, YNS - Gumdrops were added to the top corner and around the sentiment of this card.

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Tombow Markers -969, 942, 985, 055, and 126. Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder, White Embossing Powder, and SU Crumb Cake Ink Pad for sponging and embossing folder.

 

Paper - SU Black, White, and Crumb Cake Cardstock.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Sizzix Embossing Folder (Tim Holtz Alterations) - Woodgrain Set, YNS Gumdrops-Lemon & Love Earth, Sponge Daubers, Yellow Stickles, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

Part Time Gardener (Created by Lisa Z.)

 

This is Part Time Gardener (S501), along with the sentiment from Sentiment Set #1 (U500). These are such adorable stamps!!!

 

I coloured this cutie with Copic Markers (T3, T5, T10, E01, E31, G94, G99, R21, R30, E49 and E77).  Some Smooch - pearlized top coat was applied to the flower centres, to help make them shimmer and sparkle. The sentiment was stamped in Versamark Ink then embossed with Stampendous Jeweled Gold Embossing Powder.  Foam tape was applied to pop out both the sentiment and the image.  The die used to create this card is by Cheery Lynn Designs, called Step Card #1.  The designer paper is from My Mind's Eye - Fancy That 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some Grey & White cardstock.  A bunch of gold pearl embellishments were added to complete this card, along with a SU photo corner punch.

Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!

Bob Loves Golf - New Release (Created by Jane Z.)

This is Bob Loves Golf (T517), and sentiment from Sentiment Set #4 (U507).  These stamps are so fun to work with!!!  And this card is very universal -- it could be used as a birthday card, father's day card, or just to give to that special guy in your life!  

I coloured Bob with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to Bob's sunglasses and golf ball (a bit difficult to see this in this picture).  The sentiment was embossed with Blue Tinsel embossing powder first, then punched out with a 1 1/2" circle punch.  A Cuttlebug Embossing Folder called - Tiny Bubbles, was used to create a more realistic golf ball for the sentiment, which foam tape was applied to make it pop out from the image.  To complete this design, a blue sequins ribbon was added along the bottom of the card.

Supplies Used:

 

Ink - Tombow Markers -491, N60, 942, 850, N55, N75, 443, 452, 925, 933, 856, 126 and 133. Versamark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder, Blue Tinsel Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - American Crafts - #Summer 6x6 Paper Pad; Blue and Orange Cardstock.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Tiny Bubbles, Blue Sequins Ribbon, Water Brush, Foam Tape, Glue Dots.

Gabriel Loves Tubing - New Release (Created by Lisa Z.)

 

This is Gabriel Loves Tubing (T515), along with the sentiment from Sentiment Set #4 (U507). These are such fun stamps!!!

 

I coloured Gabriel with Copic Markers (0, E01, E02, E04, E31, E47, E79, T3, B37, B99, YR02, YR04, R24, and R29).  Glossy Accents was added to Gabriel's lifejacket after colouring the image.  The clouds were chalked with light blue chalk using a scalloped oval punched template.  The sentiment was stamped in Black Memento Ink.  Foam tape was applied to pop out both the sentiment and the image.  Several dies were used on this card including: a Zig Zag chevron striped die (Die-namics) to cut the orange cardstock behind the image, Majestic Anchor die from Memory Box, and wave edger die by Cheery Lynn Designs, was also used with light blue vellum paper to create the waves in front of the image. The background paper is from Fancy Pants - Making Waves 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU Navy Blue & White cardstock.  A bunch of silver pearl embellishments were added to complete this card.

Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!