Craft Roulette ~ BEE My Valentine?

Happy Sunday!!  Hope you're having a great weekend!  Today's card is this past week's entry for Craft Roulette.  This will be my 58th submission.

The four parameters that the wheel gave us this week were:

• Project: Easel Card
• Colors: Quiet (lots of soft, subtle colors)
  
• Element: Sweets (bee is holding a chocolate box)
  
• Random: Bokeh (there's hexagon & circle bokeh in the background)
  

So this week's card features the adorable little bear bee from Purple Onion Designs called "Love, Brownie Bear".

I began my card by stamping my bee bear in Rich Cocoa Memento ink.  I used some softer Copic Marker colors to color in my little critter's image.  Then I fussy cut him out.

I used the Honey Bee stamps (how appropriate!) die "Hexagon CP: Top Layer" and cut out a piece of cardstock to use as a stencil.  I used it with some CP Pink Champagne ink to add that to my card front panel.  Then I took the Studio Katia "Confetti Stencil" to add some additional circle images using the same pink ink to the front.

To finish off my card I die cut out 2 sizes of "Sentiment Banner Die" from CP for the outside and the inside of my easel card.  I used 2 fun sentiments from the "Love Sentiments" from Purple Onion Designs.

Plus a few pink "Scranton Sequins" as a shiny, final touch!

Make sure to check out Craft Roulette over on YouTube and join us every Friday at 6:30pm CT for a brand new episode! Hope you'll join us tomorrow evening!

Hope you have a great week!

~ Ally ~

Scrap'N Stamp ~ Paper Kintsugi Tutorial

 

Join me TODAY where I'm LIVE on the Scrap'N Stamp Facebook page at 2pm ET for my weekly Technique Tuesday.

I'm going to be playing with the fun technique called Paper Kintsugi (pronounced kin-sin-gee).  Also meaning "golden jointery" or "golden seams".

Kintsugi fosters the idea of that a broken object can be repaired and be made to be useful again.

See you there!

~ Ally ~

Craft Roulette ~ Mousey Birthday

 

Happy Wednesday! Today's card creation is for the fabulous Craft Roulette show!

What is Craft Roulette you ask... it's a weekly live show featuring improvised crafting, special guests, community contributions, tons of prizes and much, much more!  It's live every Friday over on YouTube.  You can check out this week's episode here.

So the four parameters that wheel spit out this week were:

So all 4 parameters must be included in your card.  I used 2 tags and 2 shades of green plus a touch of pink and orange.  I used some foam tape to put my tags and mouse "up" like on a shelf and I made my own stamped background.

So I began by stamped the medallions from the retired "Medallion Mix-Up" stamp set using Garden Party ink.  I took some Deck the Halls ink and added a tiny bit of water and splattered the whole background.

Next I cut two tags using the Layering Tag Dies using some fun CP patterned papers from the CP paper packs, "Fleur De" and "Lime Rickey Prints".

I stamped the birthday sentiment from the "Every Occasion Sentiments" using Deck the Halls ink.

I stamped the sweet little mousey with the clover in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and then coloring him using Copic Markers. 

To achieve the "shelf" parameter, I added some foam tape to add some "up" to my tag and mouse element.

Thanks for stopping by everyone!  I hope you'll come and join us on YouTube on Friday for another FUNN episode!

~ Ally ~

Scrap N' Stamp ~ Colors of Fall Hop

Happy Fall Y'All!  Today I'm sharing the card I made for today's Scrap N' Stamp Instagram Hop.

Today the team is sharing all kinds of Autumn coloured inspired creations!

I began today's card by creating my background.  I first took my 4 Distress Oxides (Scattered Straw, Spiced Marmalade, Carved Pumpkin and Candied Apple) and I blended them up my Slimline Card front panel. Then I placed the gorgeous "Knitted Stitched Stencil" by The Crafter's Workshop over top of my panel.  I took the next darkest Distress Oxide and blended it through the stencil over top of the lighter colour.  So for example, I blended the Spiced Marmalade over top of the Scattered Straw.  This allows the pattern from the stencil to show.  I then splattered some silvery white, gold and black paint over top of the panel.

Next I stamped my squirrels, pumpkins and leaves out with Memento "Rich Cocoa" ink from the "Nuts About You" stamp set by Honey Bee Stamps and coloured them in using Copic Markers.

I love how this little cuties came out!

I added a stamped sentiment across my card front with a little foam tape.

For the finishing touch, I added some Rose Gold Confetti from Studio Katia to my card front.

Make sure you check out today Instagram Hop!  You can begin by checking out the Scrap N' Stamp's Blog first: CLICK HERE.

Happy Hopping! 

~ Ally ~

Sweet Sentiment ~ Smile!

I'm back again with more of the fabulous Sweet Sentiment August release creations!

Today I'm sharing a very simple card featuring the beautiful "Calming Clematis" stamp set.

I started by stamping the 3 Clematis blooms and some leaves onto Sweet Sentiment Coloring Cardstock using Memento "Tuxedo Black" ink.  I colored everything using Copic Markers.

The Copics I used:

• flowers: V17, V15, RV25, RV29, V12
• leaves: YG01, G28, YG17, YG03

I die cut a few hexagon frames from gold cardstock and over lapped and trimmed them into a fun pattern.  I popped them up using some foam tape and then adhered my Clematis blooms and leaves on top.

To finish it off I added a title of "Smile" and some fun sequins.

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Ally ~

You're Awesome & You Gnome It!

Happy Wednesday!  Today it's my week to share a brand new sketch over at Splitcoaststampers!

Meet SC903...

For my card example I pulled out the adorable "Victoria - Awesome & Gnome It" stamp set and outline die from Stamp Anniething.  Isn't she adorable?!?!  I stamped her out with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored her with Copic Markers.

I used some fun checker board papers from MFT called "Tiny Check Bright 6x6" paper and some fun confetti & green patterned papers from the Honey Bee Stamps paper pack called "Birthday Bash".

I added a fun "Intricate Lace Border" die cut and colored with Copic Markers to match my coloring image.

Come and join us this week and use this fun sketch!  Happy creating!

~ Ally ~

 

"Wrap It Up!" Inspiration Hop!

Join me today over on my YouTube channel for a fun "Wrap It Up!" Inspiration Hop!

To check out my project video, CLICK HERE!

Don't forget to COMMENT along the way to WIN an amazing prize from Scrap N' Stamp!

Happy Hopping!

~ Ally ~

Pawsome Stamps ~ Cute Candy Container

Hey gang!  I'm over on the Pawsome Stamps YouTube channel today sharing how I made this fun and super EASY Candy Container.

My little project today features the adorable "Monster Party" and "Hey Pumpkin" stamp sets...

I used some fun CP inks today to add to the whimsy; Catching Rays, Mandarin Spice, Serene and Drive-in!

Here's the back of my project...

PLUS, click the image below to go straight to the video tutorial:

I hope you enjoy my tutorial!

~ Ally ~

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Oceanic Shaped Shaker

Happy Monday all!  Today I'm over on the Pawsome Stamps YouTube!

I have wanted to make a fun shaker card featuring the adorable "Under the Sea" stamp set so I thought I'd make a video showing the whole process.

Click the image below to see the whole video tutorial on how I made today's fun sea shaker...

YouTube Tutorial

I hope you'll take a few minutes and check out my tutorial PLUS take a moment to subscribe to the Pawsome Stamp YouTube Channel!

Have a great rest of the week!  Now go get CREATIVE!

~ Ally ~

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Missing You Fairy

 

Happy Saturday all!  It's time for another fun Saturday Challenge over at Three Room Studio!

This week our hostess Candice Richardson has found us an amazing colour palette to use this week...

Isn't it pretty?!?!

So I tried to stay true to the colours for this card.  The stamp sets I used were the lily pad from the "It's a Ponderful Life" stamp set and the fairy, bug and sentiment from the "Believe in Fairies" stamp set.  I created the fun edge by cutting out my own mask shape and using my Copic air brush to colour in the back ground.

Please take a gander at my fellow designer creations for today's challenge...

 

Candice Richardson - www.candoodle.ca

Kim Skinner - http://stampingimperfection.com

Tracy Freeman - http://inkyfingersandribbon.com

Thanks for checking out our talented designers!

 

We would LOVE for you to play along with our Three Room Studio stamps and products but you are more than welcome to use other companies to participate.

 

OUR PRIZE: One lucky participant per month will be WIN a $15 gift certificate to the Three Room Studio shop!  Submit your work on the TRS blog here.

 

Happy creating!

 

~ Ally ~

Oceans of Love

Happy Wednesday!   I hope you're having a creative week so far!

Today I'm sharing my card for the newest Splitcoaststampers card sketch SC861;

I decided that I would make today's card a one layer card.  I started by masking off the large panel on the front.  I grabbed the adorable "Under the Sea" stamp set by Pawsome Stamps and stamped and masked away...

I masked off all of the plants, animals and submarine and then used my Copic Marker Airbrush to colour in all the back drop first.  Then I coloured in all the individual elements.

I hope you'll come and play along with us!

Happy creating!

~ Ally ~

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Craft Roulette ~ Lots of Smiles!

It's Friday night and another episode of Craft Roulette is in the books!

The parameters for episode #65 are as follows:

• Project:  Card with Patterned Paper
  
• Colors: Any 4 Colors
  
• Element:  A Smile or Smiles
  
• Random: Tone on Tone

These parameters are like last week.  Nice and open for interpretation!

I started with the adorable new MFT stamp set "Definition of Friendship" and paper pieced the clothing and shoes of my little girls using Honey Bee Stamps "Sweet On You" patterned papers.  

I kept both my Copic Marker coloring and card design simple this week.

You can still play along with episode #65.  You have 48 hours from the time the show ends to submit your card.  Watch the YouTube Video HERE and play along. To submit your card, click HERE.

I will be on again For Episode #68 on Friday July 2nd at 6:30pm MST.  I'm also going to be creating along side my crafty pals Sandy Boone and Candice Richardson!  I'm so excited!

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Ally ~

It's Your Birthday! Go Bananas!

It's Friday!  Time for another episode of Craft Roulette!

The parameters for #64 are as follows:

• Project:  Easel card
• Colors: Green Plus3
• Element:  Plaid or Checks
  
• Random: Markers

I was in need of a fun birthday card for my nephew so I found the most adorable monkey stamp set by SugarPea Designs called "Chunky Monkey" to use. 

I just loved colouring in these cutie-pies with my Copics!

You can still play along with episode #64.  You have 48 hours from the time the show ends to submit your card.  Watch the YouTube Video HERE and play along. To submit your card, click HERE.

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Ally ~

 

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Primary Best Friends

 

Happy Sunday everyone!  I played Craft Roulette again this week with Mary Gunn!

This week's 4 perimeters were:

• Bookmark
• Red, Blue, Yellow
  
• "Best Friend"
  
• Dry Embossing

Not too bad to work with! So first I chose my stamp set and I went the sweet Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps "Squishy Hugs" stamp set.  It also included some great best friend type sentiments in it!

I started by creating my card back ground using the "Summer Sunbeams" stencil and inking it up with Squeezed Lemonade, Candied Apple and Tumbled Glass Oxide inks. I then placed a Honey Bee Stamps "Polka Dots Background Stencil" over top of that stencil and added some darker Oxide inks in Scattered Straw, Barn Door and Faded Jeans.

To create my bookmark, I used a strip of white cardstock, embossed on the front side to fold over top of the card base.  It's held on by magnets and of course is detachable.  You can find the sentiment element under the bookmark.

I just love creating using the Craft Roulette program!  It gets me out of my comfort zone!

For more information how YOU too can play along, visit:

Craft Roulette Facebook Group

MaryFunnGunn.com

In a few weeks, I will be one of Mary Gunn's guests!  Coming April 30th!!!  I'm so honoured and excited to join her!

Happy creating!

~ Ally ~