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Whiff of Joy Stamped Nativity + WOJ GIVEAWAY

Happy Tuesday!

Welcome to Day 2 of Holiday Blog Reader Appreciation Week!

Today I have a project for you that has literally been in my head since I saw these Whiff of Joy Nativity stamps. I used masking and Copic Marker coloring to make a framed piece for our home for the holidays.

And I love it.

I adore nativities so this hand crafted one will fit in nicely with my collection. 

A couple of things to note:

• I had to alter Joseph to work with my scene. He comes holding Baby Jesus. But I really wanted to use Jesus in the manger (plus what would Mary being kneeling next to if Joseph is holding the baby?) so I had to work around that and now it appears he is just holding a blanket. I wish he was holding a staff or something more traditional but alas no one asked me. Can you believe that? ha!
• If I was proficient with my air compressor at all I would have added some airbrushing around my scene. But I just got it and I need a bit of practice and didn't want to ruin the hours of stamping/masking/coloring with some ill-performed airbrushing. I may still add it (I kept all my masks) at a later time.
• Be patient. I stamped this wrong four times. Four. I bet you all are wondering about coming back for more tutorials this week after hearing that sad news, huh? ;) I was tired. That's the excuse I'm going to go with. The stamping/masking is the worst part. The coloring was a breeze and was actually fun.
• Keep your masks. Seriously. If you put that much for into cutting out something, hold onto it for future endeavors!
• Don't think you have to use Copic Markers to color in your images. Consider colored pencils, Twinkling H2O's, watercolors, other markers, etc. I use Copics because that is what I'm good at. Those Twinkling H2O's scare the snot out of me even thoough I love the look. I really would like to try this same scene with watercolors. I imagine it would be lovely and soft-looking.

Copics used to color the nativity scene:

HOW TO

I'm going to warn you now that there are three videos for this project. The reason being that I've had numerous requests to show the Copic Coloring in real time or close to it. I ended up still needing to speed it up quite a bit or else you might be here for an hour watching the coloring and that is simply boring. I tried not to ramble on too much during the coloring videos but I don't think I was very successful! ha!

 

 

 

 

SUPPLIES

Holy King Stamp	Cute Donkey	Baby Jesus
Mary	Let Us Adore Him	Stamp-a-ma-jig
Stamping Mark Paper	Memento Tuxedo Black	Copic X-Press
Tim Holtz Scissors	Copic Markers

NOVEMBER 2ND GIVEAWAY

Today's giveaway includes:

• WHIFF OF JOY Bird with Christmas Bauble Stamp, Sick Henry Stamp & Grass Metal Die (can be used with Cuttlebug, Big Shot, similar die cutting systems) donated by Whiff of Joy.
• Here's what Henry Looks like:

• That Bird with Christmas Bauble is one of my fav's from last month's release. HERE are a couple of samples I made with it.

Please leave a comment here on this blog post using the word GIVEAWAY when commenting to be considered for the random drawing, otherwise your comment will be be considered just that, a comment. (This way even if you don't wish to win the giveaway you can still post if you want!)

All comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on Sunday, November 7th for a chance to win. Winners will be announced the following week.

A BIT OF ENABLING

I finally broke down and bought the Fiskars Cloud Punches.

I tried to resist.

Really I did.

But, they needed to be MINE.

You guys know me and the clouds.

Both sizes of punches are in stock at 2Peas now. Snatch them quick. I suspect they won't last long!

Cloud Large Squeeze Punch

Cloud Extra Large Squeeze Punch

Thanks for stopping by!

Whiff of Joy Tutorial (Using WOJ Dies w/ Big Shot)

Happy Friday!

We are in the midst of a 10-year-old girl birthday birthday/slumber party here. I hope I survive the night with my sanity still in tact. ;)

Today I have the Tutorial over on the Whiff of Joy Tutorial & Inspirations Blog. Just a quick and simple how to on using the WOJ Dies with the Big Shot. You can check out the die cutting portion over on the WOJ blog HERE and the video on how I put together the rest of the card below. 

The die cut and stamped fancy shape tag:

Die cut pennants:

Copic Markers used to color in the penguins:

How To:

 

 SUPPLIES

Penguins Winter Fun	Season\'s Greetings	Fancy Shape
Pennants	Stamp-a-ma-jig	Memento Tuxedo Black
Sizzix Big Shot	Scoring Board	Tack N Peel
Copic X-Press	Dot-Matrix & Gridlock Embossing Folders	Assorted Crystal Gems
Tim Holtz Scissors	6x6 Paper Pad

Thanks for stopping by tonight!

I'll be back tomorrow if I survive the night with six giggling, loud and emotional 9 & 10 year old girls. ;)

Wishing You a Magical Day.

Today I have a card share showcasing some of my favorite things:

Whiff of Joy Stamps + Hero Arts Stamps + Die Cuts.

I created this card several weeks ago just for fun during a craft day with my daughter and Payton loved it so much that she re-created one of her own to send to her pen pal. 

First I die cut the label using a Tim Holtz die and Copic X-Press Paper (perfect for Copic coloring).

Then I used the Stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the girl on the label.

Next, I masked the girl using Inkadinkadoo Masking paper and stamped the tree stump so that the girl appears to be kneeling on the stump.

Then I masked the stump.

I stamped a greeting from the Whiff of Joy Magical Wishes Sentiments set.

I used the Hero Arts Soft Pool Shadow Ink and Clouds background stamp over the masked images to create my favorite background. :)

Then I used the Ranger Ink Blending Tool and Tim Holtz Peeled Paint Distress Ink to add "grass" to the image.

I added some Tumbled Glass Distress Ink to the edges of the die cut label and removed the masks.

I finished the card by coloring in the image with Copic Markers and adding a touch of Black Soot Distress Ink to the edge of the die cut label.

I stamped the Friend Definition Cling Background Stamp on some Papertrey Ink Aqua Mist Cardstock using the Tumbled Glass Distress Ink.

I added ribbon, gems and flower brads to the card to card and adhered everything to a white cardstock card base.

SUPPLIES

Stamp-a-ma-jig Stamping Mark Paper Kneeling Willow tree stump Friend Definition Cling Stamp Clouds Tumbled Glass Ornamental Die Peeled Paint Magical Wishes Sentiments Black Soot Ink Blending Tool Sizzix Big Shot Sea Mixed Accents Copic Markers Soft Pool Shadow Ink Memento Tuxedo Black Copic X-Press Tack N Peel

Thanks for stopping by!

Whiff of Joy October Sneak Peek Info

Good morning!

Yesterday I mentioned in my blog post about a coordinating nativity stamp set coming from Whiff of Joy that matches this set:

Well, I have great news!

Starting tomorrow this set will be available for purchase in the Whiff of Joy store and other retail stores!

I adore how these stamps can be used together to create an entire scene! 

AND they are all rubber stamped mounted on cling material. You simply cut them apart, peel off the backing and they will cling to your acrylic blocks. No additional materials needed (i.e. Tack N Peel, etc)!

And Katharina, the owner of Whiff of Joy is giving away one of these sets on her blog (only through today...SO HURRY for your chance!). Click HERE to enter your name in the drawing!

More soon!

Whiff of Joy October Sneak Peek #2: Birds

Today, I have more projects created from the beautiful new Whiff of Joy October Release stamps.

These projects all feature birds of some sort. And I believe that more holiday birdies are coming, if not in October, probably November.

I sort of *heart* them. :)

Gift Tags:

I am not buying gift tags this year.

Not when I can make my own that are actually cute.

Plus it gives me the opportunity to play with more Christmas stamps & stuff. :)

 "A-Moosing Christmas" Tag

I used the Stamp-a-ma-jig to get the positioning right for the moose image on the die cut tag (Papertrey Ink).

I really sort of dig the adorable birdies on the moose' antlers.

I also stamped the "To" and "From" from the Christmas Blessings stamp set.

Time to color. Coloring is my favorite. Copic Markers used for the antlers:

Markers for the moose:

Markers for the birdies:

Markers for the collar & jingle bells (the bells needed an added bit of gold glitter, don't ya think?):

I added some antique linen Distress Ink around the edge of the tag. I didn't even bother with masking. :) Easy peasy.

I used the tag die and scallop die from Papertrey Ink to die cut some felt. The tag for the back of the stamped tag and the scallop trim to add a bit of interest. I sandwiched the scallop between the two tags and then machine stitched the whole thing together.

"Bird with Christmas Bauble" Tag

I used the same steps as before and then used the following colors to color in the ornament:

Copic colors for the bird:

Copic colors used for the ribbon:

Then I finished this tag just like the other one. :)

SUPPLIES

PAPER: Copic Blending Card X-Press It Paper Co.

STAMPS: Whiff of Joy A-Moosing Christmas; Whiff of Joy Bird with Christmas Bauble; Whiff of Joy September Stamp Kit Christmas Blessings

INKS: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Antique Linen Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Copics

EMBELLISHMENTS: Pure Poppy, Fine Linen & Simply Chartreuse Felt by Papertrey Ink; Simply Chartreuse & Fine Linen Satin Ribbon by Papertrey Ink; Rustic Twin by Papertrey Ink

TOOLS: Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine; Medium Scalloped Border Die by Papertrey Ink; Tag Sale #1 Die by Papertrey Ink; Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool; Stamp-a-ma-jig by Inkadinkadoo

The card:

I really wanted to go for a more elegant style holiday card with this one, to show how versatile these stamps can be. I used a muted color palette, distress ink and neutral embellishments to really make the stamped image "pop".

I created the stamping on the die cut Tim Holtz ornamental die. I masked the bird and stamped over the label with a Hero Arts snowflake Design Block stamp.

The blue snowflake paper in the background? That is from a 6x6 paper pad by Whiff of Joy! Fun!

SUPPLIES

PAPER: Whiff of Joy 6x6 Winter Pretties; Copic Blending Card X-Press It Paper Co.; Fine Linen Cardstock by Papertrey Ink

STAMPS: Whiff of Joy Bird with Christmas Bauble; Whiff of Joy September Stamp Kit Christmas Blessings; Hero Arts Stunning Snowflakes Design Block Stamp

INKS: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Antique Linen Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Copics

EMBELLISHMENTS: Fine Linen Satin Ribbon & Button by Papertrey Ink; Sunshine Mixed Accents by Hero Arts; Earth Mixed Accents by Hero Arts

TOOLS: Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine; Tim Holtz Ornamental Sizzix Movers & Shapers Die; Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool; Stamp-a-ma-jig by Inkadinkadoo; Stamping Mask Paper by Inkadinkadoo

I used greetings from the following kit for the above projects:

Here's a little info about the Stamp Kits:

Whiff of Joy bi-monthly Stamp Kit (illustrated by Elisabeth Bell)

September Kit

NEW size and price!!!! - You asked, we listened :) Our bi-monthly stamp kits now come as a 12cm x 12cm stamp plate, mounted on cling, already stored in a CD jewel case (for easy storage).The kits now include about 11!! stamps, but only cost 15 EUROS (during the first 2 months after it's release). Lots of people asked us for more affordable kits and we reacted to your wishes.

This kit will not be found in stores! It is a special kit offered for a special price of just €15 (approx.18,4 USD) plus €1,50 Shipping (Europe). Worldwide shipping is € 2,90 (approx. 4 USD). The kit is worth 33 Euros (approx. 40 USD) in single stamps, so this is a great deal!!
The whole kit comes as an deeply etched red rubber stamp-plate, mounted on Cling Cushion, already stored in a CD jewel case, in the high quality standard of Whiff of Joy Stamps. 
The overall size of the kit is an 4,7'' X 4,7'' sheet of rubber.

PLEASE NOTE: usually we don't offer stamps, wich are part of our stamps kits as single stamps. But due to the demand of christmas stamps we will also release the stamps included in this kit as single stamps 4 weeks after the release of the kit.

Now, you may be thinking to yourself, "This set is adorable, but I want more nativity images."

Me too.

And guess what?!!!

There will be a whole additional set of images to compliment this set coming very soon!

I am thrilled and I have big, big plans for both sets. :)

Hope everyone is having a fabulous week!

 

Whiff of Joy October Sneak Peek #1: Snow Globe Cards

Ever since I found the snow globe shape in the Silhouette Store, all I can do is think of stamps that would look cute stamped inside.

I am obsessed.

But with good reason. (Or so I keep telling myself.)

With a couple of clicks of my mouse, a snow globe is cut. And you can resize it to fit almost any stamp/punch/shape you own!

With a press of my stamp, the snow globe is "filled". 

Then comes the super fun part: embellishing.

Add some color with markers, inks and more and you can have a whole set of adorable snow globe cards like these!

I am in love with these three new stamps from Whiff of Joy. In love. 

All three of these designs are brand new and will be available from the Whiff of Joy online store October 1st. (And I am assuming available from Simon Says Stamp really close to that date as well.) I will be sure to update links when they are available at Simon Says Stamp. :)

Here's how I made these cards:

First the penguin card:

I stamped the Whiff of Joy "Penguin's Winter Fun" image on the clear sheet that comes with the Stamp-a-ma-jig to get the placement right on the die cut snow globe.

Then I stamped the image on the snow globe die cut using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (recommended for Copic coloring).

Time to start coloring.

I used the Copic Sketch Markers below to color in the penguins. Even though the body of the penguins is "white", the gray helps add shading and dimension to the "white" parts of the birds.

My favorite blues and greens for the one little guy. See how I forgot that part of his scarf right around his neck? Oops! I fixed that ...eventually.

Pinks and reds for the other penguin.

Browns for the sled.

All colors used:

Next, I needed a mask for the image so I used my favorite Inkadinkadoo Stamp Masking paper.

Then I used this awesome new Design Block stamp from Hero Arts and some Versamark Ink to add a background to my snow globe.

A little white embossing powder to really make the background "pop".

Add some of my favorite Tim Holtz Tumbled Glass Distress Ink over the embossed background and also over the additional "snow" die cut piece for the snow globe.

Remove the mask to reveal the adorable image.

Don't forget to check and make sure the entire mask came off. See that part on the scarf? Oops!

I used the Stamp-a-ma-jig to position the greeting, from a new Whiff of Joy set, called "Season's Greetings". 

I stamped it with Versamark and used white embossing powder on the gray die cut portion of the snow globe.

I wrapped some red/white baker's twine around the snow globe for a fun bit of texture and color.

Time for the background of the card.

I used the Canvas Stripe Design Block Stamp from Hero Arts, Pure Poppy Cardstock from PTI and Riding Hood Red Ink from Stampin' Up.

I cut the background to a 4" square.

Matted it on white and stitched around it.

Then I added the matted background to a 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" square kraft card.

I thought the inside needed a little something. I used another greeting from the Whiff of Joy "Season's Greetings" set and my Stamp-a-ma-jig to get the placement perfect.

I used Prismacolor Color Pencils for the candy cane. (Markers would have gone through the cardstock to the back of the card.)

The next two cards were made the exact same way only using two additional new stamps from Whiff of Joy.

The Polar Bear Card:

Colors used for the bear. Again, white "white" is boring. The grays add lovely subtle shading that still give the illusion of "white".

Colors used for the rest of the image.

All colors used:

The Baby Seal card:

Copic colors for the seal:

Colors for accessories:

All colors used:

SUPPLIES

PAPER: Copic Blending Card X-Press It Paper Pack; Pure Poppy, Simply Chartreuse, Smokey Shadow Cardstock by Papertrey Ink; Kraft Cardstock

STAMPS: Penguins Winter Fun by Whiff of Joy; You Warm My Heart - Cute Seal by Whiff of Joy; Ice-Beary Greetings by Whiff of Joy; Season's Greetings Stamp Set by Whiff of Joy; Large Canvas Stripe Design Block Stamp by Hero Arts; Starry Sky Wood Block Stamp by Hero Arts

INKS: Tumbled Glass Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Tuxedo Black Memento Dye Ink; Zing! White Opaque Embossing Powder by AC; Versamark Ink Pad; Riding Hood Red & Kiwi Kiss Inks by Stampin' Up; Copic Sketch Markers (shown above)

EMBELLISHMENTS: Aqua Mist, Pure Poppy & New Leaf Buttons by Papertrey Ink; Princess Lost & Found Trims by MME; Red/White Baker's Twine; Assorted Crystal Gemstones by Hero Arts; Sea Mixed Accents by Hero Arts; Foliage Mixed Accents by Hero Arts; Blush Mixed Accents by Hero Arts

TOOLS: Silhouette SD Digital Craft Cutting Tool; Stamp-a-ma-jig by Inkadinkadoo; Stamping Mask Paper by Inkadinkadoo; Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool; Tack N Peel by Tsukineko (for temporarily adhering WOJ Stamps to clear blocks); Scoring Board by Martha Stewart

DIGI DIE CUT DESIGN: Snow Globe by Rivka Wilkins for Silhouette America

Thanks for stopping by today!

Stamp-a-ma-Jig Video Tutorial + GIVEAWAY

It's Day 7 of my Blog Reader Appreciation Week.

Today I have a quick tutorial on using the Stamp-a-ma-jig. 

It is my go-to tool for all rubber stamps, whether they be unmounted or wood mounted. Nothing beats the Stamp-a-ma-jig for perfect stamp placement. Every time.

Here is a stamped bookmark I made my daughter using a Papertrey Ink bookmark die and Whiff of Joy, Papertrey Ink and Hero Arts Stamps:

How To:

   

SUPPLIES

PAPER: Neenah Solar White Cardstock

STAMPS: Whiff of Joy Stamp Melinda Reading Book Angel; Whiff of Joy Stamp Melinda's Books; Friend Definition Cling Stamp by Hero Arts; All Booked Up Stamp Set by Papertrey Ink

INKS: Spun Sugar Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

COPIC MARKERS:

EMBELLISHMENTS: Sweet Blush Satin Ribbon by Papertrey Ink; Eyelet

TOOLS: Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine; Papertrey Ink Dies To Match Bookmark; Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Applicator; Stamp-a-ma-jig by Inkadinkadoo; Stamping Mask Paper by Inkadinkadoo; Tack N Peel by Tsukineko

SUNDAY'S GIVEAWAY

Today's giveaway includes:

• EK Success Buttons Large Edger Punch (a huge THANK YOU to Simon Says Stamp for supplying these!)
• EK Success Music Notes Large Edger Punch (a huge THANK YOU to Simon Says Stamp for supplying these!)

Please leave a comment here on this blog post using the word GIVEAWAY when commenting to be considered for the random drawing, otherwise your comment will be be considered just that, a comment. (This way even if you don't wish to win the giveaway you can still post if you want!)

All comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on Monday, Septmeber 20th for a chance to win.

I want to thank everyone for hanging out with me this week! This has been SO. MUCH. FUN.

I will be doing this again in the future for sure!

Remember, there is one last giveaway tomorrow and then all the winners will be listed on Tuesday's Blog Post! Good luck! xo

Thanks for stopping by today!

Masking (video tutorial) + GIVEAWAY

It's Day 2 of Blog Reader Appreciation Week here on my blog and today I have a tutorial on masking.

I have had some comments asking me if it's tedious and does it take long to create the masks and my answer is: no, not at all. It actually is not as time consuming as you think. 

And the results you can achieve with masking? 

Incredible!

Well worth the time and effort.

Today's card is a long card that will fit in standard A10 Envelope (the long ones that are generally about 3 7/8" x 8 7/8".

I made it this size for 2 reasons:

1. I wanted to stamp this entire background using masking so you can really see how far you can go with it.
2. I have a gift certificate for a friend for our local coffee shop and it's long. I didn't want to fold the certificate so this size card works perfectly.

The finished card size is 3 1/2" x 8 1/2".

Now, even though I'm showing how I use the masks with Whiff of Joy stamps, masking is certainly not limited to just these. You can use masking with almost anything. I use masking all the time. because I like the dimensional look it gives without of the bulk.

Here's how:

 

SUPPLIES:

PAPER: Ripe Avocado and Harvest Gold Cardstock by Papertrey Ink; Neenah Solar White Cardstock

STAMPS: Whiff of Joy Willow with Hot Chocolate UM Rubber Stamp; Whiff of Joy Wooden Bench UM Rubber Stamp; Whiff of Joy Pumpkins UM Rubber Stamp; Whiff of Joy General Sayings Greeting UM Rubber Stamps; Hero Arts Old Letter Writing Design Block Stamp; Large Canvas Stripe Wood Block Stamp by Hero Arts

INKS: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Scattered Straw Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Vintage Photo Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Wild Honey Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Soft Suede Stampin' Up Ink

COPIC MARKES:

EMBELLISHMENTS: Cream Vintage Sew On Buttons by Jenni Bowlin; Metal Cream Book Label by Stampin' Up; Orange Zest Satin Ribbon by PTI

TOOLS: Label Punch by Stampin' Up; Tack N Peel by Tsukineko; Stamping Mask Paper by Inkadinkadoo; Stamp-a-ma-jig by Inkadinkadoo; Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool

TUESDAY'S GIVEAWAY

Today's giveaway includes:

• Brand New Whiff of Joy Willow with Hot Chocolate UM Rubber Stamp (I accidentally bought 2 of these so I have one to give away!)
• COPIC Sketch Markers: E40 Brick White, R32 Peach, RV00 Water Lily, E04 Lipstick Natural, E77 Maroon (Also all markers I bought duplicates of...oops!)
• Copic Spica Glitter Pen: Baby Blue (another duplicate)
• Copic Multiliner .3 (another duplicate)

All markers are brand new, as is the stamp. Even though these markers don't necessarily go together, maybe they could help you fill in or start your Copic collection. The multi liner is great for filling in stamped images that maybe didn't get stamped all the way.

Please leave a comment here on this blog post using the word GIVEAWAY when commenting to be considered for the random drawing, otherwise your comment will be be considered just that, a comment. (This way even if you don't wish to win the giveaway you can still post if you want!)

All comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on Monday, Septmeber 20th for a chance to win.

I also just wanted to say a big thank you for all your lovely comments yesterday on my scrap studio. I have the best blog readers. You all are so kind with your posts. I appreciate you all.

Big hugs all around!

Happy Tuesday!

Whiff of Joy Masking Tutorial + GIVEAWAY WINNER

Yesterday I completely forgot to announce the winner of the Basic Grey goodies from last week.

The randomly selected winner is...

Cathy Pulickal

Congratulations Cathy!

Please email me your mailing address so I can get your goodies mailed out to you!

WHIFF OF JOY TUTORIAL BLOG

I have a new video tutorial over at the Whiff of Joy Tutorial & Inspirations Blog showcasing masking with Whiff of Joy stamps and incorporating stamped backgrounds by masking off the stamped images.

You can check it out HERE. (how to video only available on the WOJ Blog)

SUPPLIES

PAPER: Hero Arts Daffodil Layering Paper; Neenah Solar White Cardstock 25 sheet pkg.orReam

STAMPS: Whiff of Joy Fence Stamp; Whiff of Joy Oakley with Slipover Stamp; Whiff of Joy General Sayings Stamps; Hero Arts Friend Definition Cling Stamp

INKS: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Antique Linen Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Vintage Photo Tim Holtz Distress Ink

COPIC Markers:

EMBELLISHMENTS: Button by Stampin' Up; Twine by Papertrey Ink; Ribbon; Hero Arts Clear Gemstones; Hero Arts Foliage Mixed Accents Gemstones; Hero Arts Heart Accents

TOOLS: Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool; Inkadinkadoo Stamp-a-ma-jig; Inkadinkadoo Stamping Mask Paper; Tack N Peel by Tsukineko (for adhering unmounted rubber stamps to acrylic blocks); Tim Holtz Paper Distresser

Thanks for stopping by today. :)

Whiff of Joy September Release (a Christmas card) + What I'm Using This Week

Happy September friends and stampers!

I am a horrible blogger this week.

Too much going on in the personal life.

So...I've decided to NOT do a video with my product picks this week but I will share just a few items that you will see in Stampin' Fun Friday. Video product picks will be back next Monday.

First, the Whiff of Joy September Release is available now either through the WOJ Website HERE or Simon Says Stamp HERE.

I played with a few different products and techniques for the following card.

I sort of love the WOJ mice...

For my card, I stamped the cute mice on Neenah Solar White Cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored in with the following Copics:

Then, I masked off the mice and stamped over the entire thing with a Hero Arts Design Block stamp with snowflakes. I used Versamark and embossed the snowflakes with clear embossing powder.

Then I took some Tumbled Glass Distress Ink and applied it over the snowy background. I didn't go quite to the bottom of the design. I left a little white so that I could add some "snow".

I trimmed the top portion of the card to 3 3/4" wide and rounded the top 2 corners. 

Using some Martha Stewart "Snow" coarse glitter, I applied glue and shook on the glitter to complete my snowy scene.

I stamped a scrap piece of Aqua Mist Papertrey Ink cardstock with the Hero Arts Friendship Cling Background stamp and Tumbled Glass Distress Ink.

Have you ever noticed I use that friendship text background a lot? I *heart* text background stamps. This one and the Old Writing scripty ones are my favorites.

I stamped the greeting right over the text with some black ink.

I stamped the card base (Pure Poppy Papetrey Ink cardstock) with the Hero Arts Cling Dots background stamp and Versamark ink and embossed with clear powder.

Then I simply adhered the top and bottom pieces of the card to the card base, added some ribbon where the two met and added some embellishments!

A little greeting inside the card finishes it off nicely, don't ya think?

SUPPLIES

PAPER: Pure Poppy & Aqua Mist Cardstock by Papertrey Ink; Neenah Solar White Cardstock

STAMPS: Whiff of Joy Betty & Henry Winter Mice Stamp; Hero Arts Cling Dots Background Stamp; Hero Arts Cling Friendship Definition Text Stamp; Hero Arts Stunning Snowflakes Design Block Stamp; Hero Arts Holiday Sayings Christmas

INKS: Versamark Ink Pad; Tumbled Glass Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; American Crafts Zing! Clear Embossing Powder; COPIC Sketch Markers

EMBELLISHMENTS: Martha Stewart Crystal Coarse Glitter; Ribbon by American Crafts; Buttons by Stampin' Up & Papertrey Ink; Red/Brown Bakers Twine by Jillibean Soup; Clear Gemstones by Hero Arts

TOOLS: Inkadinkadoo Stamping Mask Paper; Corner Chomper Crop-a-dile; Tiny Attacher by Tim Holtz; Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool

WHAT I'M USING THIS WEEK

All of the following products are going to be used on a Stampin' Fun Friday layout.

They could of course be used on a card, too, but I thought a layout might be a fun alternative this week.

I have had quite a few requests wanting me to show more videos tutorials of how I put layouts together so this one's for you girls! (wink!)

 

 

Reversed Flowers and Leaves Cling Stamp by Hero Arts AND/OR Flowing Flowers and Leaves Cling Stamp by Hero Arts I'm going to be using one or both of these stamps on some white cardstock. Will be stamping with Versamark. Embossing with clear powder and adding Distress Inks for color.

Versamark Ink Pad

Wild Honey Tim Holtz Distress Ink OR Scattered Straw Tim Holtz Distress Ink: I haven't decided yet which color will look better with my layout. Heck, I might use them both. Two of my favorite colors of Distress Ink.

Worn Lipstick Distress Ink AND Barn Door Distress Ink: Both are favorites of mine. I tend to gravitate more towards the colorful Distress Inks. 

Stampin' Up Beautiful Butterflies Die for Sizzix: Going to be die cutting the stamped/embossed paper with this bad boy. My favorite, favorite, favorite butterflies. The end.

Sizzix Big Shot Machine by Sizzix: I need something to cut out those butterflies. The best manual die cutter, in my opinon. They don't pay me to say that either. I honest to goodness love this machine.

Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool: This is how those beautimous Distress Inks will be coloring those butterflies. Best. Too. Ever. Enough said.

Kerri Bradford's Sidenotes Kit: Dudes. You get SO much stuff with this kit. There are numerous color choices for each title you see. You can mix and match. This kit is worth it's weight in gold. I LOVE this.

Thanks for stopping by today! 

a new layout coming tomorrow...and Friday....and Sunday too...

I am on a real scrapbooking kick.

More soon!