purple onion designs

Video : Watercolour Wishing – Colour with ‘U’

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Today I felt like colouring with my Inktense pencils, Mr Mojo has been long gone and I’ve cleaned and tidied as much as I want of my room, so I finally sat down to colour.  It’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to colour this Purple Onion Designs image and she really is soo sweet.  I kept the card real clean & simple, added some sparkle and called it done.  I decided to film as I created so you could watch the process.

You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBhPEgSMh4g&w=480&h=270]

get well soon - Detail
get well soon – Detail
get well soon
get well soon

Hope you had fun today, I’ll be back again real soon, Hugs,

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Other Supplies:  Inktense Pencils – Carmine Pink / Ink Black / Indian Ink / Charcoal Grey / Mid Vermilion / Sienna Gold / Cadmium Yellow / Iron Blue / Green Aquamarine / Teal Green / Felt Green / Spring Green / Light Olive / Mustard.  Distress Inks – Old Paper / Bundled Sage / Fossilized Amber.

Video : 2015 Same But Different Christmas Card Series – Cute & Simple!

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A total of 6 quick  Chrissy cards, and today it’s about keeping it Cute & Simple!   There are heaps of photos so I’ll keep it real short.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hvVFCBABEg&w=480&h=270]

Deer - Detail
Deer – Detail
Deer
Deer
Everything - Detail
Everything – Detail
Everything
Everything
Jolly - Detail
Jolly – Detail
Jolly
Jolly
Merry - Detail
Merry – Detail
Merry
Merry
Nice - Detail
Nice – Detail
Nice
Nice
One is You - Detail
One is You – Detail
One is You
One is You

Are we there yet?

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Other Supplies:  Prismacolor Pencils – Light Peach, Peach, Carmine Red, Crimson Red, Light Aqua, Aquamarine, Goldenrod, Sand, Chocolate, Blush Pink, Warm Grey 20%, Cool Grey 70%.  Martha Stewart Glitter – Garnet.

Mini Penguin Frames!

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Catching up on some publication shares and I had so much fun making this card, but I gotta say that it took me a while to get here.  I knew I wanted to use the small frame stamp from Purple Onion Designs…  but then it got a bit squidgy….   then I remembered this card that I made and it was easy from then on, although this one is a little brighter.

You're Cool - Detail
You’re Cool – Detail
You're Cool
You’re Cool

Thanks for visiting, I’ll be back tomorrow with another video (By Request).

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Other Supplies:  Copics – 0. Y11,21,38. T0. R22,05. B11,13.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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I love flowers on a Mother’s Day card, I know it’s predictable but isn’t that okay, especially when they are as stunning as these Magnolias from Altenew!  I decided it was time to get out my Inktense pencils again and my colouring was inspired by Marika and if you haven’t visited her before I suggest that you click right HERE she is amazing!

I was lucky enough to have this card published recently in the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine.

Mother's Day Magnolia - Detail
Mother’s Day Magnolia – Detail
Mother's Day Magnolia
Mother’s Day Magnolia

I know my post is a few hours early but that’t because I have two more posts going live tomorrow and I didn’t want to bombard you lol.  Have a fabulous day everyone, eat lots of chocolate and enjoy time to smell the flowers!  Also BIG hugs to you Mum, love you loads (from your favourite… wink) xx

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Other Supplies:  Inktense Pencils – Sienna Gold, Sicilian Yellow, Sherbet Lemon, Dark Chocolate, Saddle Brown.  Prismacolor Pencil – French Grey 70%.  SBB Cardstock – Smoke.  Silver rhinestones.

Forever Fabulous Vellum!

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I haven’t had a chance to make a card for way too long now, it’s been a very social month  here and while you are reading this I am off camping at the beach, so fingers crossed the weather is kind.  I am definitely having crafty withdrawals, but do have a card to share.  It’s a publication for the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine, this vellum is so nice (I accidentally bought the wrong one) it has these fab flecks in it!

Fabulous - Detail
Fabulous – Detail
Fabulous
Fabulous

See you again soon, with some TAWS goodness, until then I’m hanging out in the sun at the beach.  Hugs

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Blooms with a sad farewell.

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Today is a sad day for me as it’s my last post with the DT with Purple Onion Designs.   So I would just like to say a big thank you to Michele, you are incredible and  have a fantastic and supportive team and I know I will continue to be inspired by all of you.

For my final card I knew it had to involve some flowers and these little Blooms are stunning, so I kept it very clean & simple.

Blooms - Detail
Blooms – Detail
Blooms
Blooms

You can find some of the most amazing stamps here at Purple Onion Designs!

Big Hugs,

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Other Supplies:  Recycled Cardstock. Prismacolor Pencils – Spanish Orange, Yellow Chartreuse, Canary Yellow, Olive Green, Limepeel.

Patchworking at Purple Onion Designs (video).

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Having some fun at Purple Onion Designs and today I make a patchwork card out of a house!  I’m  obviously loving this cute Love Bug set but I did have to add a couple of sequins & sprinkles for a bit of sparkle.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M37YGOkvPjE]

For You - Detail
For You – Detail
For You
For You

Look at me, I’m pretty chuffed, using all that design paper!  Thanks for the visit,

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Other Supplies:  Prismacolor Pencils – Chartreuse, Spring Green, Apple Green, Olive Green, Process Red.

Love Bugs Just for You at Purple Onion Designs (video)

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Don’t miss my Giveaway at my Youtube Channel to celebrate 2500 Subbies and for your chance to win you can find the deets HERE!

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Playing with some of the cutest bugs ever from Purple Onion Designs and I decided to make a very clean & simple kids card.

I filmed so you can watch the process…  and for such a simple card it really did seem to take a dang long time lol.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LOhkm0cgcQ]

Just for You - Detail
Just for You – Detail
Just for You
Just for You

I’ve linked all the stamps I used below or head on over and go shopping direct at Purple Onion Designs!  Have a great day,

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Other Supplies:  Prismacolor Pencils – Black, Crimson Red, Poppy Red, Pink, Warm Grey 20%, French Grey 50%.

Just in Time for Christmas!

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Merry Christmas everyone!

I made these cards months ago as they were for a publication call with the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine, but I think they are my favourite Chrissy cards for this year.  I really like the simplicity of the first and then the bokeh colours, well they kinda make me smile, especially with the shimmer of the sequins.  I hope that today you find a smile and get to spend some time with some fun people and of course eat-a-plenty!

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Christmas parcels – 1 Detail
Christmas parcels - 1
Christmas parcels – 1

(For this call we had to make a card that had two versions one that was simple and easy to reproduce and a more complex version for special friends & family)

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Christmas parcels – 2 Detail
Christmas parcels - 2
Christmas parcels – 2

Hope you have a wonderful day, whatever it is that you are doing,

Hugs & Love

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Other Supplies:  Clear & Pink Sequins

Toy Soldiers for Christmas at Purple Onion Designs (video).

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Today I got to play with these fab Toy Soldiers from Purple Onion Designs and they really are awesome and so much fun to colour. I decided to film as I created so you can see the process if you want.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0plgO9q_wLE&w=480&h=270]

Toy Soldiers - Detail
Toy Soldiers – Detail
Toy Soldiers
Toy Soldiers

You can find all the products that I used linked below or head on over to Purple Onion Designs and check out the stamps for yourself.

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Other Supplies:   Copics – 0. E000,00,25,31. T0. C5,7,9. B95,97. R02,05,20,27. Y21,26.

Elwood Joy at Purple Onion Designs!

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Back with some more Stacey Yacula goodness from Purple Onion Designs.  I created my own bold and bright panel by stamping Elwood (and maybe Elwoodina….  ) a few times and coloured them with Copics, isn’t it wonderful how bright these colours can be!

Elwood Joy - Detail
Elwood Joy – Detail
Elwood Joy
Elwood Joy

I’ve linked all the stamps I used below or you can head over to  Purple Onion Designs!

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Other Supplies:  Copics – E000,00,25. RV02,04,17. YG00,03,17. R05. T0.

O’ Christmas Tree – Purple Onion Designs (video).

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Back with a video for Purple Onion Designs and today I decided to create a ‘panel’ card.  What a fun and easy idea, I might just have to make a few more….  because the possibilities are endless!

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOuEWG7jtcE]

o'Christmas tree - Detail
o’Christmas tree – Detail
o'Christmas tree
o’Christmas tree

You can find all the products that I used linked below or head on over to Purple Onion Designs and check out the stamps for yourself.

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Other Supplies:  Copics C0,7. Silver Rhinestone. Powder Tool. Heat Tool.

A Charming Snowman at Purple Onion Designs.

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  Today I have another card share for Purple Onion Designs and Stacey Yacula’s  A Charming Winter release.  How gorgeous is this fab Snowman and the best thing is that your card is practically made once you stamp & colour, he is so big and beautiful!

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Warm Hearted – Detail
Warm Hearted
Warm Hearted

I’ve linked all the stamps I used below or head on over and catch the rest of the release at Purple Onion Designs!  Have a great day,

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Other Supplies:  Prismacolor Pencils – Sky Blue Light, True Blue, Light Cerulean Blue, Indigo Blue, Apple Green, Spring Green, Dark Green.

Where has the Year gone? Christmas 2014 Mini Series (video).

~ lostinpaper ~ 21 Comments

Whoa, stop the train, are you telling me it’s November already?  Gotta get those cards done and ready to post in the mail.  so I thought I would share some of my process with you….   hopefully without the ‘panic’ in my voice.

One of my fave things to do is ‘stretch my stamps’ and there are so many non traditional stamps out there that could be used for the holiday season, don’t you think that a Christmas frog is a great idea?   Well….  I thought it was lol.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2KNgNiduHg]

Holly Jolly Freckles - Detail
Holly Jolly Freckles – Detail
Holly Jolly Freckles
Holly Jolly Freckles

I’ve got more on the way!

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Other Supplies:  Prismacolor Pencils – Poppy Red, Crimson Red, Lemon Yellow, Chartreuse, Spring Green, Olive Green, Warm Grey 20%, Cool Grey 70%.

Merry & Bright at Purple Onion Designs (video)!

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I’m still playing with A Charming Winter, the fabulous new release from Purple Onion Designs and Stacey Yacula.  I decided to make my card ‘merry & (not so) bright’, I thought the little hot pink flower could be the ‘bright’ on it’s own.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eew_bBkB2so]

Merry & Bright - Detail
Merry & Bright – Detail
Merry & Bright
Merry & Bright

I’ve linked all the stamps I used below or head on over and catch the rest of the release at Purple Onion Designs!  Have a great day,

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Other Supplies:  Prismacolor Pencils – Cream, Yellow Ochre, Light Peach, French Grey 20,50,70%, Ginger Root, Warm Grey 20%, Cool Grey 70%, Process Red, Pink, Sepia. Tack n Peel.

A Charming Winter Release at Purple Onion Designs!

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Stacey Yacula has the most adorable images and the new release at Purple Onion Designs is no disappointment.  It really is A Charming Winter, and today I mix it up a little with some other fun stamps and make a CAS one layer(ish) card!

  Stamp release-2

You get to SAVE as well because Michele is offering the entire collection (16 images) and three bonus sentiments for a discounted price of $75 until November 5th.  Don’t forget to check them out here!

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSTcSZWShbQ]

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You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

Merry Christmas - Detail
Merry Christmas – Detail
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas

For more Stacey Yacula inspiration head on over and see what my other teamies have been up to at the Purple Onion Designs Blog!

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Other Supplies: Purple Onion Designs – A Charming Winter – Mary.  Prismacolor Pencils – Black, Spanish Orange, Yellow Ochre, Apple Green, Spring Green, True Blue, Sky Blue Light, Light Cerulean Blue, Copenhagen Blue, Peacock Blue, Crimson Red, Carmine Red, Yellowed Orange, Burnt Ochre, Goldenrod, Warm Grey 20%, French Grey 50, 70%.

Just for You at Purple Onion Designs!

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I love to colour and when the images are this cute, I love to colour even more!  I was just playing around with my new Plain Small Block Stamp for Purple Onion Designs and this is what I created.  Hope you like it!

Just for You - Detail
Just for You – Detail
Just for You
Just for You

You can find all the products that I used linked below or head on over to Purple Onion Designs and check out the stamps for yourself.

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Other Supplies:  POD stamp – Plain Small Block.  Prismacolor Pencils – Sand, Spanish Orange, Beige, Light Umber, Dark Umber, Sienna Brown, Terra Cotta, French Grey 20,50,70%, Goldenrod, Cool Grey 50%, Light Peach, Light Cerulean Blue, White, Black, Burnt Ochre, Warm Grey 20,70%, Spring Green.

A Charming Winter Giveaway at Purple Onion Designs!

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Some exciting news! Stacey Yacula has a gorgeous new collection of stamps being released by Purple Onion Designs, on Wednesday 29th October! The collection is called ‘A Charming Winter’, and includes 16 new stamps.
And the designs are beautiful, I’ll bet you can’t wait to see them!
Stamp release
Purple Onion Designs and Stacey are having a give-away, with the chance to win the entire ‘A Charming Winter’ collection! The give-away is running from today, till Sunday 26th October, and a winner will be announced on Monday 27th October on their blogs.
If you’d like to be in with a chance to win, pop over to both blogs, and follow the instructions there:
Purple Onion Designs
Stacey Yacula
Good luck, I’ll be back tomorrow with some more POD goodness!
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Watercolouring with Distress Inks for Purple Onion Designs (video)!

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Here today with a video for Purple Onion Designs and with such a fab image  I thought it would be great to add some watercolour using Distress Inks.  This is such a fun technique and so easy too!

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZYwS0s3ufo]

Fun in the Sun - Detail
Fun in the Sun – Detail
Fun in the Sun
Fun in the Sun

You can find all the products that I used linked below or head on over to Purple Onion Designs and check out the stamps for yourself!

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Other Supplies:  Distress Markers – Pumice Stone, Peacock Feathers, Gathered Twigs.

Sweet Copics at Purple Onion Designs (video)!

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Hiya, today I make a clean & simple card with some very easy Copic colouring for  Purple Onion Designs .  I just love that Memento inks are compatible with Copics, look….  no black ink in sight!

I decided to film as I created so you can watch it if you like.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1EqNf7mqBM]

Sweet - Detail
Sweet – Detail
Sweet
Sweet

 You can find all the products that I used linked below or head on over to Purple Onion Designs and check out the stamps for yourself!

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Other Supplies:  Copics – 0. B000. YG00,21. RV10,13. BV00,02. E31,49,53. YR00.