Today I share some shading tips using Prismacolor Pencils and I have a more ‘realistic’ image which is perfect for this technique, it’s called Orange Blossoms and is from Spellbinders, Fun Stampers Journey Stamp of the Month Club.
So, I’ve been thinking about it recently and I have come to the realisation that Continue reading
So it’s time for the next video for mySame But Different Christmas Card Series and it’s time for some action….. Continue reading
Hiya, today I have a share of some cards that I made for the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine for a Stamper’s Challenge. The stamp set and matching dies are from Paper Smooches and are called Sweet Escape. I was surprised at how easy this set was to use and when I started out sketching ideas, they just kept coming…. that hardly ever happens!
So here they are,
Okay, so that was a mass of photos I know, hope you were inspired! Hugs
Let’s Get Away – Other Supplies: Copics – 0 / B000,02 / E25, 31 / BG13 / T0,2 / Y38.
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Missing You – Other Supplies: Cardstock – American Crafts – Charcoal / Ladybug / Stone. Copics – W2,4,7. Prismacolor Pencil – Canary Yellow.
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Escape – Other Supplies: Copics – 0 / B000 / BG11 / E25,31,37,59,99. / G24,40,99. YG17,21,23,91,93. Memento Marker – Pear Tart. Brown Brad. Gold Thread.
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Today I have the absolute pleasure of being asked guest at the Time Out Challenge. This is a fab and fun challenge where my card is CASed by the design team and whoever else wants to join in, it’s totally your interpretation, isn’t that wonderful. I can’t wait to see how my card inspires!
I’m so glad you could visit today and now it’s time to head over to the Time Out Challenge blog to see how the team have been inspired by my card!
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Today I have a quick publication share, the call was to add detail to stamps and so I kept it real simple using one of my fave MFT Scribble flowers to make…. flowers, go figure.
I’ll be back with the hop for Scrapbook Boutique, so look forward to seeing you then. Hope you are having a great day!
Other Supplies: Kuretake – Ever Green, May Green, Dark Pink, Cornflower Blue, Purple, Black, Lemon Yellow, Pale Aqua. Waterproof Black Marker pen 0.3mm.
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Back today with another Cards4Men video and today it’s all about the shadow, a ‘By Request’ video (yes, this is for you Ange). I’ve used Prismacolor Pencils on this card but you could apply this technique to any kind of medium… I just find pencils are the easiest for me to blend out. But with practice, anything is possible (well, nearly lol.) Remember, after all, it’s just paper!
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7s8mbG7bwY]
I had so much fun colouring this character, I’ve got a new set of Polychromos pencils, but for some reason headed to my Prismas again. I know that I am just going to have to venture there soon…
…it’s just so much is happening around here, I’m moving my room around, I have a new computer, with a new computer program, new office 365 as well as a new video editing program, so needless to say, BIG learning curves happening here on the coast, and with lots of cards to make (wish me luck)!
Other Supplies: Prismacolor Pencils – Black / French Grey 20, 90% / Warm Grey 20% / Cool Grey 70% / Burnt Ochre / Dark Brown / Jasmine / Poppy Red / Crimson Red.
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We all agree that masculine cards can be difficult to make, but when it’s for an older teen then it becomes almost impossible lol. Today I thought I would share a video making a card that should make any young man smile.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtIbAgIW_vo&w=480&h=270]
Untilnexttime,
Other Supplies: Zig 01 Black marker. Prismacolor Pencils – Ligh Peach, Goldenrod, Jasmine, Poppy Red, Crimson Lake, Cool Grey 50%, Indigo Blue. Polychromos – Prussian Blue.
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Today I have a video to share a real quick and easy way to add some watercolour stripes to your background, otherwise a very simple design and some fun colours for a little boy’s who is turning One!
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clTUFvDpD-0]
I’m back on Friday with another video for Scrapbook Boutique, look forward to seeing you then.
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Oh my, I couldn’t believe that my stash of masculine cards is pretty much gone, I think there has been way too much Christmas card making going on round here, so I had to fix it and real quick as I have a few December birthdays to sort. So I decided to film as I created so you can watch the process and learn some ‘boy’ design card tips lol.
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkUrMDuronY&w=480&h=270]
See you again real soon,
Other Supplies: The Alley Way Stamps – Lite Bright / Something’s Fishy. Prismacolor Pencils – Warm Grey 20,50%, French Grey 50%, Putty Beige, Chartreuse, Apple Green, Cloud Blue, Black Raspberry.
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Sadly today is my last installment for the 2015 Same but Different Christmas Series and I have saved one of the easiest and funkiest techniques til last, cause we all know it’s getting very close now and lets face facts, if your cards are not made yet you are going to want something real nice and easy… Oh, and elegant and fun to make too!
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJeZT9exMRA]
Thanks so much for joining me with this Christmas card series, it’s been a blast!
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Lots of die cutting in today’s card, I was asked to make a masculine 70th birthday card for a friend, the request was for something relating to ‘wood’ and I thought the veneer was perfect!
I’ll be back real soon with another card and video, Hugs
Other Supplies: Copics – W7. E50, 37.
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Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s here in Australia, but most of all to my wonderful Dad, hope you have the most fabulous of days!
This is the card that I had published for the Father’s Day feature at the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine, these ME bears are just too cute!
I’ll be back on Tuesday, I have a Penny Black card with a video and look forward to seeing you then.
Other supplies: Prismacolor Pencils – Warm Grey 20%, Black, Sepia, Light Umber, Goldenrod.
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I have a quick share today. I thought these notched tags would make a fun diecut within a diecut which was the call for the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine.
See you again soon, I’ll be back with a TAWS video on Sunday!
Other Supplies: Rhinestones – Red / Aqua / Heart. Yellow hemp twine.
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Another quick publication share for the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine today where the call was to use texture paste, so I made mine kinda bright…
Sorry if you are not seeing me around too much at the moment we are having some fun with friends that are staying (and I’m also working), so trying to squish life in around it. Dinner party at my house tonight eeek, haven’t done this in a while, lots of cooking / baking and maybe a glass of Champagne. Can’t wait!
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Another publication share today, the call was to use white embossing powder, so I added some bright distress watercolours and had some fun! The second card is playing with the same panel but I changed it up with the SSS die.
See you again real soon!
Other Supplies: Black satin Ribbon, Paper Smooches Wise Dies – Kudos Words.
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Today on my Colour with ‘U’ video I’m playing with my newish Dove blender pen and this time I tried using some simple watercolour pencils and it was a breeze! I’ve also been having some die cutting sentiment fun and thought it would be a great card to use it on.
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3ZVFU_bb7Q]
Thanks for stopping by, hope you have a great weekend planned. I’m so excited as we are heading up to Cairns to visit some friends, so don’t miss me too much!
Other Supplies: White Felt. Avery Elle – More Stories Watercolor Pencils – Faber Castell
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It’s something that I’ve had on my ‘to try’ list forever and finally took the plunge to buy the Dove Blender Pen. I had an old blender that I used rarely and it didn’t work very well and I liked the idea that I can refill the Dove pen and that I can use it with so many different mediums, markers, watercolour pencils, inktense, and today I chose to start out using some Distress inks….. now I’ve gotta try some others!
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR2l6pruUlc]
I’ve linked all these products below or you can find them at Scrapbook Boutique.
Other Supplies: Distress Markers – Picked Raspberry, Peacock Feathers, Gathered Twigs, Pumice Stone, Tattered Rose.
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Back today to Colour with ‘U’ and I know three ladies turning 60 at work this year so I thought I’d get ready early with this fun image from Art Impressions. Lotsa die cutting and glammy gold, perfect with this sweet Crazy cat lady!
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjjyRIyODnY]
And yes I do have my voice back now (much to my husband’s delight) and I ‘m feeling much better! See you again real soon. Hugs,
Other Supplies: Prismacolor Pencils – Black, Limepeel, Lilac, Parma Violet, Violet, Blush Pink, Process Red, Lemon Yellow, Sand, Goldenrod, Light Peach, Peach, Light Umber, Ginger Root, Cool Grey 20,70,50%, Warm Grey 20,70%. Copic Multiliner – 0.1mm.
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Today I’m using some fun TAWS stamps and I have some of the cutest papers in my stash and I’m seriously committed to using them and hence today bright cheery card was born. I love that it looks real busy but really it’s a very clean & simple design. I filmed as I created so you can watch.
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj-FxPjxpO0&w=480&h=270]
I’ve linked the products below, or you can visit The Alley Way Stamps to have a little fun shopping adventure yourself.
Other Supplies: Stamps – The Alley Way Stamps – Hard Boiled. Copics – Y11,21. YR18,24. BG10,72. Paper Pad – MME – My Girl.
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Heaps of fun today, actually making a quick card using all those fab inks that I was telling you about in my previous Back to Basics video. And just in case you are missing me I’m up in sunny Cairns celebrating a friend’s 50th… so Cheers!
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzw-GnmBsKg]
Time to start on the next series, and I’m so excited…… can you guess what it is?
Other Supplies: Silver thread
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