Hero Arts Monthly Challenge

I made a couple of  cards for the Hero Arts Monthly challenge here. This month the themes are Birthdays and Stamped Envelopes and the technique is Layered Backgrounds.

Shari Carroll has a layered stamped background technique video here that looked like a lot of fun so I pulled out some inks and stamps and came up with these cards.

There's lots going on with the focal panel. There's some embossing, stamping, swirly ink application and watercolour stamping. I really like how this turned out with the blues and red/orange shades.

This card also has the same techniques going on except with a different stamp.

I loved playing with this technique and getting all inky! Hope you give it a try!

Thanks for stopping by!

Vellum & Alcohol Inks Video

This is my second post of the day. Please scroll down for the Tiffany Doodles post.

I put together a video about vellum and using Alcohol Inks with vellum. I'm still learning and trying to figure all this video stuff out so please bear with me... :)

Here's a couple of cards using the technique in the video.

I've had a couple of questions about how to adhere the vellum to carstock. For overlay cards where there's a piece of vellum the same size as the card base I don't use any adhesive because I use a piece of ribbon and that keeps the vellum in place. For other cards I try to hide the adhesive behind gems, flowers or cardstock. When I can't do that I use Scotch Vellum Tape. It's available at office supply and craft stores.

I hope this inspires you to take out your Alcohol Inks and play with them or if you're new to this maybe you'll buy a few bottles and get all inky.

Thanks for stopping by!

Tiffany Doodles March Challenge & Winner

Welcome to the Tiffany Doodles March Challenge which runs for two weeks from March 7th to the 21st. This challenge is a photo inspiration and here's the pic.

And here's the card I was inspired to make.

My jumping off point was to use pink and the Dogwood Digital stamp found here. I coloured the image with Prismacolours and combined it with traditional stamping,  some border punching and ribbon.

There are so many wonderful images at the Tiffany Doodles Store here to help you create that perfect card to submit for the March Challenge, and as always there are great prizes to win.

Tiffany also has specials on for the month of March so stop by the store and look around at all the new and wonderful images available.

My final bit of news is to announce the winner of the Tiffany Doodles Blog Hop digi image. Congratulations Lillian Child. Please contact me so I can send you the prize!

Thanks for stopping by!

Tiffany Doodles Blog Hop

Hi everyone and welcome to Tiffany Doodles Spring Blog Hop. This will be a three day event so you have lots of time to visit all the Design Teams blogs.

For a chance to win some digi prizes become a follower of each blog and leave a comment. Every blog will have a winner of one digi image. There will also be one Grand Prize winner of a Ten Dollar Gift Certificate good at the Tiffany Doodles online store.

Here is the image I am giving away to one lucky person.

And here is my card.


I added some punched and layered flowers from background paper that I had coloured with watercolours. I just love these happy colours, perfect to welcome spring!

Just a reminder on March 7th there will be a new two week challenge posted here at Tiffany Doodles. Stop by to submit one of your creations.

To be inspired, visit all the blogs below and leave some lovely comments for you chance to win!

Tiffany Doodles
Tiffany Richards
Cammy Wall
Collette Landwer
Donna Mikasa
Jill Foster
Jodi Ann Lee
Joy Taylor
Karen Baker
Kim Schofield
Lindsay Amrhein
Lisa Summerhays
Pattie Goldman
Shannon Neparko
Simone Naoum
Sue McRae - you are here
Willemien Katerberg

Thanks for stopping by!

First Video

Well I have plunged into the world of making crafting videos. Eeek! My first one is more of a demo showing Pan Pastels which I had used on this set of cards I made for the Hero Arts Blog Hop in January.

I had some questions about the product I used to get these vivid colours so here's my video to show you.

Here's the card using the Hero Arts Classic Fabric Design.

For the next two cards I used the chalks to colour the Hero Arts Engraved Flower.

The background for both cards was done by a fun "kissing" technique showcased at Hero Arts here.

For more info, the Pan Pastel website is here. There are links there to find retailers around the world.

In the US, Dick Blick carries them here.

In Canada, you can find it at Curry's here.

Thanks for stopping by!

Tiffany Doodles Bird Releases

Here is the last reveal from Tiffany Doodles, the Tufted Titmouse. Isn't he a cutie.

This image along with all the other bird images revealed this week are now for sale in the Tiffany Doodles store here.

There's also a special on if you buy all 5 bird sets.

And don't forget you have until February 21st to enter the Valentine's challenge here and win some great prizes!

Wishing you all an inky day!

Tiffany Doodles Sneak Peeks

Tiffany Doodles is having bird sneak peeks all week. Five different digi birds that will be available on Friday the 18th at Tiffany's digi store here.

Won't these images be perfect for spring cards! Drop by tomorrow when I'll reveal my card with the fifth bird!

Thanks for stopping by!

Winner!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Valentine's Day. Thanks to all of you who stopped by for a chance to win some crafting goodies.

The winner of the blog candy is....

jintyoo7

Please email with your address so I can send out your prize!

Vinnie Pearce Teal Ambition

There's another digi kit release today from Vinnie Pearce here at Two Peas. It's called Teal Ambition and it is just gorgeous. The colours in this kit are beautiful and I especially love the Art Papers.

Here's a little peak.

I made a card using several elements from the kit and decided I just wanted the bold contrast of the brown and teal to shine on its own, without a sentiment. So the sentiment is on the inside.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Tiffany Doodles February Challenge

It's time for another new challenge at Tiffany Doodles. This months challenge is in honour of Valentine's Day and there's a lot of great images in the store here to help you get started.

I combined two digital images for my card.  I used the Ladybug Grass image and the banner from the Valentine set Be Mine. For the background I used a rubber stamp, Envelope Pattern from Hero Arts, inked with Distress Ink. Don't be afraid to mix digi images with rubber stamps, they work really well together!

Just to let everyone know there are a few changes to the Challenges, they will be two weeks long instead of one month. Stop by the blog here to check it out!

Have a wonderful inky day!

Blog Candy

Here's a few goodies I have lined up for a little giveaway.

A few stamps, stickers, rub-ons and some ribbon. And who knows, maybe a couple more things will find their way onto the pile.

All you have to do is leave a comment and tell me if you celebrate Valentine's Day. Is it just another regular day on the calendar, do you do something special as a family or do you leave the kids at home and make the most out of it with your significant other?

I'll leave the comments open until 11:59 pm EST on February 13th and announce the winner on Valentine's Day.

Good luck!

Vinnie Pearce Dash & Dot Collection

Great news everyone! After a short hiatus, Vinnie Pearce is back creating gorgeous digi kits here at Two Peas. This new kit is called Dash & Dot and has so many wonderful elements in it.

I came across a tutorial here on how to make an explosion box and thought it would be the perfect project to make with some of Vinnie's pretty patterned papers.

I used 3 different papers for the box,

printed two sizes of the yellow flower and covered them with Glossy Accents

and hid a surprise gift inside! The box could be filled with candy or a love note, perfect for Valentine's Day!

Don't forget to check out Dash & Dot here and I'll be back next Tuesday with another new kit from Vinnie.

Thanks for stopping by!