Blue Christmas

 

Final post for the 2021 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop....

I wanted to use blue for my final card since it's  my favorite color....

I used the fun image from Gracielle from the set called Tea-lightful. 

I used the shaker mix called Cinnamon Roll from Sparkle Blends to fill the cup to the brim.

Have a lovely day and thanks for stopping by to check out these fun coffee creations :)

Sweet Vibes

 

Another post for the 2021 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop....

I'm using another image from Gracielle this time I used the set Cup of Cheer! I love the cookies aside the cup of very special coffee... I made one a sugar cookie and the other a chocolate chip ;)  For this card I decided to make it a whole card shaker and used the shakie bits - Sugared Cranberries from Sparkle Blends.  They matched the Vintage Christmas paper from Unity Stamp Co. so very well don't you think?

I hope you're all having a lovely Holiday Season.

Thanks a Pumpkin Spice Latte

Welcome to the 2021 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop :)

Hello Friends!!

Here's a fun card made using shaker bits from Sparkle Blends and Digital stamps from Gracielle.  I thought it was perfect for Thanksgiving next week :)

 The pumpkin is from the Gracielle stamp set - Faith Family Fall set and the cup is from the Bubble Tea set.

I filled the shaker using the awesome sequins mix from Sparkle Blends called PSL Season. I LOVE the little "bubbles" and the fimo Pumpkin Spice Latte cups in the mix...really makes it special.

 

Happy World Card Making Day Card

 

My final card for the day....Happy World Card Making Day card :) The strip on the left side of the card is a gel plate monoprint that I stamped using Rubber Stamp Tapestry's new set called Card Maker!! How fun is that. The other side of the card was made using a stencil and sponge dauber. I added a few Pastel Flat Back Gems from Sparkle Blends.  Hope you had a chance to play today!

Fall Hello Shaker Card

Another card for World Card Making Day....This time I decided to celebrate Fall - my favorite time of the year! No tutorial, just creative fun. 

I made the background using Distress Oxides just blended together then I stamped on a variety of leaves using the stamp set from Rubber Stamp Tapestry called Falling Leaves.

I die-cut the shaker element using a slimline die from Spellbinders. It's got a variety of pieces that can be used together or separately. I love the vintage look of it don't you?

I assembled the shaker and used the Sparkle Blends sequins mix called Leaf Peeping - so cute!

Added a twine bow and die-cut Hello (MFT) to finish it off :)

 

World Card Making Day 2021 - Blackberry Bramble Birthday

Here is my first card in months...long story for another day.  Anyway, I have some new inks from Lavinia called Elements and I love them. I made this card using these inks and a couple others. 

The background stamps are all peg stamps from Rubber Stamp Tapestry - a branch plus the new set called Blackberry Bramble. Lovely isn't it?  The "BIRTHDAY"  stamp is from Unity Stamp Co.

Below is a simple step by step on how I made it....

Henna Element Inks & Branch

Flowers & VersaFine Clair Nocturne

Berries & Elements Mulberry, Violet Chalk and Merlot

Leaf & Pine and Lime Punch Elements Ink

Background colors were added by using the existing ink leftover on my sponge daubers.

A few pen work elements, stamped sentiment (using Mulberry & Merlot inks), then I finished off the card using sequins and bits from the Sparkle Blends mix called Alison's Gothic Peacock.

Hope you're able to join in the fun and make at least one card today...

Happy World Card Making Day!!

 

Gathering the Clover

 Today I wanted to share my latest Fairy Hugs creation featuring a stamp from the newest release - Clovers. Living on a farm and raising hay clover is always a joyous site and it smells ever so sweet when it is turned into hay. While the clover we raise is purple I decided to take a bit of creative license and stamp it blue....

Fairy Hugs Stamps used: Clovers, Bees, Birthday Wishes

It was stamped multiple times using a stamp positioner and various shades of VersaFine Clair blues which were then embossed with sparklie embossing powder. I then stamped the sentiment and bees, added a bit of glitter to the bee wings and finally flicked on blue and yellow watercolor paint over the background.

Fairy Hugs Stamps used: Clovers, Fifi, Who You Are sentiment

On this card I stamped the clover in a more realistic color scheme. This is what I see out in our fields...it seems to be very appealing as it has drawn Fifi in for a bit of rest and relaxation.

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From the Depths....

 Today I wanted to share my latest Fairy Hugs creation...

I absolutely LOVE the Tentacles from the last release. They have such a great steampunk feel and movement which makes them perfect for so many different types of cards. Today Doria is coming up from the depths to greet you.  The images were stamped on one of the new Fairy-Scape backgrounds - Blue Bubbles then embossed with clear embossing powder.  This panel was mounted on a piece of burlap and added to a blue card base.

Fairy Hugs Products Used:

Tentacles

Doria

Depth

Blue Bubbles

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Who lives behind the Mermaid Door?

 Today I wanted to share my latest Fairy Hugs creation...

I thought it would be fun to feature the Mermaid Door today. It is such a fun way to build a variety of scenes when used in combination with the seaweeds, mini sea icons, rock formations and more!   

The above card was created by stamping and masking the door directly on the card panel then adding layers of stamps on top. I wanted to give it a bit of depth by adding mica flakes to the ocean floor.  It was colored with a variety of markers, white pen work and glitter for a bit of sparkle.

My second Mermaid Door card was created by using Cosmic Shimmer Pixie Sparkles on a piece of white cardstock. The shimmer is simply amazing. I then stamped the seaweeds, turtles and sentiment directly onto the card panel. I then stamped the other elements onto scraps of cardstock and mounting them to the card in layers creating depth and dimension. These elements were colored with a combination of markers and colored pencils to create the vivid images which helps make them pop off the background. I also used half pearls for the decorations over the doorway. 

Supplies:

Mermaid Door

Fan Plant

Fan Coral

Frilly Seaweed

Rock Formation

Teeny Ocean Set

Ivy Seaweed

Depth

Chess Mushroom

Twisted Seaweed

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Cha...Cha...Changes!!

 Hello Friends! 

I hope you're all doing well and enjoying summer (or other season) in your neck of the woods.  I wanted to pop in and tell you about some changes going on here and IRL.  First off as many of you know Feedburner is coming to an end. I am in the process of moving subscribers over to FollowIt. You will be getting an e-mail from them asking if you'd like to follow Ink Stains through them. You have to click on the link to verify otherwise you may be dropped from the list. I hate doing things like this because you all know I'm a paper, glue and ink kind of girl and I'm not too well versed with new computer stuff. I had to send them my list of followers so I'm hoping all goes well with that.

Please Note:  If you follow Ink Stains through one of the other subscription options available on the blog nothing will change. This only effects followers subscribed through Feedburner.

Other Changes.....

You may have noticed that I haven't been posting as much lately. I've been feeling a bit off kilter for a while now and things have been a bit stressed. While I loved the companies I worked for it became more of a chore to create than a joy. If you have been following for a while you know IRL we own our own business and run a farm in addition to my creative endeavors.  I have been feeling stressed and anxious over the past year and a half and it's finally come to a head. I don't seem to be able to find my creative stride and I've been anxious and unsure about what I've been making which is not a good place to be.  In addition to my lost mojo I haven't enjoyed Facebook for quite a while with all of the negativity going on with the virus and politics. I have wanted to cut back on time spent there because honestly who wants or needs another source of negative, bad news in their life.  Unfortunately Facebook and Instagram are a huge part of being on a Design Team making things all the harder.

As a result, I have decided to step down from most of my Design Team positions to lessen the load/stress/anxiety. I will now be working for a few smaller companies - Rubber Stamp Tapestry, Doodles Paper Playground - Sparkle Blends (limited edition sequins/shaker mixes) and Fairy Hugs.  I already feel like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders.  I don't have nearly as many headaches as I was having and I feel far more relaxed not having to worry about getting everything done.

I have reorganized my crafting priorities and I am hoping within the next couple weeks to share some "just for fun because I want to" projects with you.  I have attached a photos of a couple of bracelets I've made recently. It's been fun getting back into jewelry making and I might even try my hand at making some altered charms after a long long absence. 

Finally... I just wanted to share for fun....Daisy (above) and Violet (below) are 8 months old today :) They have been such a joy the past few months...We have enjoyed them more than I can say. 

Well, that's all for now...take care friends and remember to o.k. the FollowIt e-mail so you don't miss out. I'd miss you :)

Wiggle Wiggle Under the Sea

 Today I wanted to share my latest Fairy Hugs creation...

Wiggles is one of my favorite images from the newest under the sea stamp release. He is so elegant with his long tendrils and all of the tiny bubbles.  To create this card I started off by stamping Wiggles in the center of a Blue Brilliance Fairy-Scapes background paper with VersaMark ink and embossed with both white and maroon embossing powders. After the embossed area had cool I stamped Wiggles multiple times using Medieval Blue VersaFine Clair ink. The sentiment was stamped off to the side with Nocturne ink and embossed with clear embossing powder.  This panel was matted with white cardstock then added to a black card base.

Sea Quote

Wiggles

Fairy-Scapes Blue Brilliance

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