Just a little card to say... with Guest Designer Jessica

Hi everyone! It's Jessica here and I'm super excited to be guest designing this month! We recently adopted two kittens and of course, I had to create a card featuring On the Bookshelf. Our two kittens, Derry & Maizy were adopted from a local cat rescue and I thought it would be sweet to send their foster mom a thank you card.

I started by creating an A2 sized card front using pretty pattern paper from my stash, the vibrant design reminded me of wallpaper. I recently reorganized my craft room and was inspired to create an "Ikea" desk using white and kraft cardstock.

Next, I stamped and colored in the main images using Memento Tuxedo black ink and Spectrum Noir TriBlend Markers. To finish off the card I added coordinating sequins and 3D foam tape for dimension.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

-Jessica

Smooch!

Hi everyone! It’s Jeannie (InsideoutJeans) on the blog today with Gerda Steiner’s latest release with the amazing stamp set named, Frogs. I hope you like the new set and get inspired to create. Also, I have a project to share with you today using the new release!

I thought this set was super cute and I wasn't sure where to start but I wanted to focus on two of the frogs in the set. They were perfect to be the centerpiece of this fun scene. I had to do a bit of masking where I placed the smooching frog on the lilypad with the other frog. I added the little mosquito because I loved his bulging eyes and thought it was perfect to catch them smooching!

I wanted to create a little pond scene for these two lovebirds so I cut a piece of masking paper in half and created a bit of a curve for the pond. I masked off all the little images and focused on creating the pond. I used various distress inks to create this pond. I basically smeared the ink across to create a dimensional look to it. I really love how this turned out. 

For second half, I used some yellows and oranges blended together to create a sunrise. Originally, I had it as a harsh divide of pond and sky but it looked too plain. I used various shades of greens of alcohol markers and flicked upwards to the sky to create the look of grass. Just adding this helping pull this scene together and I think it turned out super cute! 

To finish this off, I gave the frog on the lilypad some eyelashes and she is super cute! I added the simple sentiment "Smooch!" and this card is complete. 

Thanks for stopping by! Come back again soon for some more inspiration and ideas!

Tea-riffic Day

Hi Everyone,  Melissa here.

For today's inspiration I have made a single layer card using the 'Tea-riffic Day' Digital Image.

The image has been printed onto Copic X-Press It Blending Card and coloured with Copic Markers.  The Sentiment has also be printed directed onto the card.

The border was handrawn using a Copic MultiLiner Pen.

I added Nuvo Shimmer Pen to the heart.


I hope you have a good day
xxx