Sail My Way

For this card, I wanted to give neon a try. I didn't have anything specifically neon, but I picked the brightest Copic markers I had and went for it. 

I do love the bright, fun feeling this card has. What do you think? Have you tried going neon?

Thank you for stopping by today!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Discount Cardstock (Brilliant White 130#); 
Image: Graphics Fairy;
Markers: Copic;
Stickers: Lily Bee (Alphabet Stickers);
Other: Queen & Co. (Trendy Tape - Black Chevron Washi Tape);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

Stamped Necklace

Today's project is something different for me - jewelry.

I started out by just playing around with my Copic markers, shrink plastic, and my Quatrefoil background stamp and wasn't really sure what was going to come of it. 

I first colored the shrink plastic with various green Copic markers creating an ombre effect, then stamped the Quatrefoil background. Once I had colored and stamped it, I used my Spellbinders dies to cut out various shapes and then punched holes so I would be able to hang them as charms. 

I used my heat tool to shrink the plastic, added some jump rings, and then threaded the charms onto my necklace along with a few beads and some Tim Holtz metal pieces.

I'm not big on jewelry, but I do think this is a fun way to get a little more mileage out of those crafting supplies!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies: 

Stamps: Unity Stamp Company (Quatrefoil);
Ink: Ranger (Archival - Jet Black);
Dies: Spellbinders (Wonky Square, Heart, Circle);
Markers: Copic;
Accents: Tim Holtz (Sprocket, Trinket Pin, Jump Rings);
Other: (Shrink Plastic); (Beading Wire); (Glass Beads); 

Something GOOD in every day.

This may be my last card for awhile using this sentiment from the Lasting Thoughts kit. I won't stop using it...just thought you all may want to see that I can use something else. :o)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Rustic Cream);
Patterned Paper: Crate Paper (On Trend 6x6);
Stamps: Unity Stamp Company (Lasting Thoughts); 
Markers: Copic (R27, YG17);
Ribbon: May Arts (1/4" Silk Ribbon - Black);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

Good in every day.

Yep - I am back with another card using the sentiment I designed for the Unity Artista Kit: Lasting Thoughts.

There truly is something good in every day.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Discount Cardstock (Brilliant White 130#);
Patterned Paper: American Crafts (Dear Lizzy - 5th & Frolic 6x6);
Stamps: Unity Stamp Company (Lasting Thoughts); 
Markers: Copic (0, C0, YG01, BG000, BG11, BG15);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Tim Holtz (Tiny Attacher); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

Miracles Happen

This is another card that I created using the new Lasting Thoughts kit from Unity Stamp Company. I didn't design this stamp, but I did enjoy using it to create this bright card.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Discount Cardstock (Brilliant White 130#);
Patterned Paper: American Crafts (Dear Lizzy - Lucky Charm 6x6);
Stamps: Unity Stamp Company (Lasting Thoughts);
Markers: Copic (YG03, Y38, Y08, YR68);
Twine: The Twinery (Solid Mandarin);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

Good. Every Day.

Today's card is one I created with the new Lasting Thoughts kit from Unity Stamp Company. I loved being able to contribute this image to the kit...and I had a lot of fun creating this card as well.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies: 
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Rustic Cream);
Patterned Paper: American Crafts (Dear Lizzy - 5th & Frolic 6x6); Crate Paper (On Trend 6x6);
Stamps: Unity Stamp Company (Lasting Thoughts); 
Markers: Copic (E00, E53);
Trim: KaiserCraft (Lace - Nautral);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

Brown Thursday Blog Hop {Unity Stamp Company}

The Introduction:
If you are hopping along with us today: You should have come here from Tracey Malnofski's blog. If you did, you are in the right place! Welcome!
If you aren't already a follower, I'd love to have you follow my blog!

If you are one of my regular readers: Thanks for coming back! I love having you! Please join along in the hop - you can start at the Unity Stamp Company Blog.

The Prizes:
Unity is giving away a full year membership for Stamp of the Week to two lucky commenters...so be sure to leave a comment on each blog along the hop (including the Unity Stamp Company Blog)...you don't want to miss this one!

The Cards:

I've created two cards for today's hop featuring the stamp I created for the new Artista quote kit, Lasting Thoughts.

The first is a simple one...just stamp, add twine, and adhere to the card:

Of course, I also wanted to color in the rose...so I did:

I'm very excited about teaming up with the other Artistas for the new quote kit and I hope you are excited about this kit, too!
I think I am the last of the Artistas in the hop today...now back to your regularly scheduled programming with the fabulous Unity DT...

Thanks for stopping by today!

The Next Stop:

Jolande van Oosterhout's Blog

Card #1 Supplies:
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Rustic Cream);
Patterned Paper: American Crafts (Dear Lizzy - Lucky Charm 6x6);
Stamps: Unity Stamp Company (Lasting Thoughts);
Twine: The Twinery (Solid Caribbean);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

Card #2 Supplies:
Cardstock: Discount Cardstock (Brilliant White 130#);
Patterned Paper: American Crafts (Dear Lizzy - Lucky Charm 6x6);
Stamps: Unity Stamp Company (Lasting Thoughts);
Twine: The Twinery (Gold Shimmer);
Markers: Copic (E00, RV02, RV04, YG03, YG25);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

April Showers/Stripes {The Twinery}

I like a challenge, but I also LOVE freedom to create my way.

It's the best of both worlds with The Twinery's new challenges! 

You get a simple theme to get you started and then have the freedom to create whatever you want within that theme.

Here's the current theme:

Lately I've been on a bookmark-making kick and I just can't stop! 

For this challenge I started with a striped patterned paper and stamped the "April Showers" (which, of course, bring May flowers - so I added a flower, too!).

The Twinery's Blossom Iridescent Shimmer twine was the perfect way to top off this bookmark - I doubled up the twine and threaded it through the eyelet at the top of my bookmark, then took another doubled up length of twine and wrapped it around and tied a bow.

Be sure to visit The Twinery's blog where you can get all the challenge details and enter your project to win a fabulous prize!

Supplies:
Twine: The Twinery (Blossom Iridescent Shimmer);
Cardstock: Discount Cardstock (Brilliant White 130#);
Patterned Paper: American Crafts (Dear Lizzy - Lucky Charm 6x6 pad);
Stamps: Unity Stamp Company (Rain & Flowers);
Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); 
Markers: Copic (C0, Y04, Y32, YR12, YG03, RV02);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); We R Memory Keepers (Corner Chomper - 1/8" Round);

Sail On

Things have been pretty busy around here lately, but here is a reminder to just keep on keepin' on...

(Pirate style.) 

Sail on, mateys!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Discount Cardstock (Brilliant White 130#, Black);
Markers: Copic (G07, YG17);
Stickers: My Little Shoebox (Limeade);
Ribbon: Ribbon Carousel (Vintage Seam Binding - Black);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

Follow Your Heart {The Twinery}

Hello!

I hope you are joining in on the big Be Our Valentine Blog Celebration over on The Twinery's blog - there are lots of great Valentine ideas being showcased AND some great giveaways!

Today is "Cards & Pages" day and I am playing along - here's my card:

I used The Twinery's Charcoal twine to jazz up this "Follow Your Heart" card.

Be sure to stop by The Twinery's blog to see today's great giveaway - and please come back on Friday (the 8th) to see a fun Valentine decorating idea using The Twinery's twine.

See you soon!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Discount Cardstock (Brilliant White 130#, Black Dungaree);
Twine: The Twinery (Charcoal); 
Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Follow Your Heart);
Ink: Ranger (Archival - Jet Black);
Markers: Copic;
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

Bright Side {Market Street Stamps}

Just a little reminder today to...

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Discount Cardstock (Brilliant White 130#, Posh Black Dungaree 105#);
Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Bright Side);
Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); 
Markers: Copic (0, C0, C3, Y00, Y02, Y04);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

Grow {Market Street Stamps}

{As seen today on the Market Street Stamps blog}

For this card I wanted to use the image from the Market Street Stamps Grow set to look like doodles on a piece of binder paper. I stamped the Vintage Notepad background stamp with blue ink on white cardstock to create the "binder paper". 

Once I had the background and "doodles" stamped I had so much fun coloring it in. I just love the way Kim added all those extra details that make coloring fun. 

For this one I kept it sentiment-free...I think that the colored image is the star of the show and can be used for many different occasions.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Discount Cardstock (Brilliant White 130#, Posh Black Dungaree 105#);
Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Vintage Notepad, Grow);
Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black, Bahama Blue); 
Markers: ShinHan (B67); Copic (BG000, BG15, Y02, Y04, Y08, Y35, Y38, YR12, YR68, BV11, BV13, YG03, YG05, YG17, YG25, G07, G09);
Ribbon: May Arts (Silk - Black);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

Life Is Beautiful {Market Street Stamps}

{As seen today on the Market Street Stamps blog}

This sentiment from the Life Is Beautiful set is so fun all on it's own...so I wanted to make it take center stage.

I did a little bit of coloring with my Copics and placed it on a die cut panel that would really draw your eye right in.
There are a lot more great sentiments in the Persimmons Studio line from Market Street Stamps - be sure to check them out!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Discount Cardstock (Brilliant White 130#); Bazzill (Patina);
Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Life Is Beautiful);
Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black);
Markers: Copic (BG11, BG15);
Ribbon: May Arts (SK-4-10);
Dies: Spellbinders (Circles - Large);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board); ProvoCraft (Cuttlebug);

Pack Your Bags {Market Street Stamps}

Today I wanted to share with you a few tips to really get the most out of your stamps.

I know many crafters out there are working on a tight budget, so being able to stretch your supplies can be a big help.

The clean designs in the Market Street Stamps line are so versatile and really lend themselves to paper piecing and coloring, which can get you a lot of different looks with just one stamp. 

In addition to just coloring or paper piecing, don't forget what you can do with those great Market Street Stamps sentiments. Stamp them multiple times to really draw extra attention:

You can also mask the sentiments (to remove some of the words and create a new sentiment) or combine some words from multiple sentiments to create your own. 

To change up the look of your stamped images, sometimes it just takes a little change in perspective. Try stamping off-center (or die-cutting off-center) as I've done here:

If you want to really change things up, instead of paper piecing to add patterns you can add your own doodles and designs with a pen. 

These are just a few ways you can get some extra mileage from your  Market Street Stamps stamp sets.

For these three examples I've used the same supplies: stamps, ink, markers, cardstock, and ribbon. Just think of how many more looks you can create by changing the color scheme or adding in various patterned papers.  

I'd love to hear if you have any other tips on how your stretch your supplies!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Discount Cardstock (Brilliant White 130#); The Paper Company (Kraft);
Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Make A Memory, Bon Voyage);
Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); Ranger (Archival - Jet Black);

Markers: Copic (YR68, YR18, E25, E57, YG25, YG17, B21, B23, Y38, Y08);  Memento (Tuxedo Black);
Ribbon: Ribbon Carousel (Vintage Seam Binding); 

Dies: Spellbinders (Circles - Large);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

New Release {Market Street Stamps}

***Looking for my GIVEAWAY? Look HERE.***

***Looking for The Twinery/Rubbernecker Stamp Company blog hop? Look HERE.***

It's time again for the new release sneak peeks from Market Street Stamps and today I get to share with you a peek at one of the newest additions...

...a new stamp set from Kim Geiser of Persimmons Studio called "Life Is Beautiful".

Kim's new line has a unique style with a lot of images that are perfect for those of us who love to color.
Be sure to head on over to the Market Street Stamps blog to see what the other designers have created!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Discount Cardstock (Brilliant White 130#); Bazzill (Bumblebee);
Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Life Is Beautiful);
Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); 
Markers: Copic (Y35, Y38, B21, B23);
Ribbon: May Arts (SK-4-10);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

Thinking of You

Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill (White, Raven); Georgia Pacific (White);
Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); Ranger (Jet Black Archival); Tsukineko (VersaMark - Watermark);
Markers: Copic (YG05, RV04, Y08, C3); ShinHan (B67);
Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Simple Salutations); Hero Arts (Large Flower Pattern);
Embossing Powder: American Crafts (Zing! Black);
Other: KaiserCraft (Aquamarine Rhinestone);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);