RAINBOW INKING WITH BRANDI'S THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND

feat. THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND by Brandi Kincaid for Ellen Hutson LLC

That hand-lettering, tho . . . (happy sigh)

More, please!!!

The secret to pulling off the rainbow inking is using a MISTI and blending the edges of the ink where they will transition to the next color by using blending sponges. Note: Even tho the sponges will inevitably become stained, you can wash them with a little “fairy liquid” (dish soap), rinse and squeeze them out and let them air-dry. Or, if you’re like me, you want one for every color of ink so you never have to do that. Just sayin’ . . . Anyhoo, I find these sponges are the best for blending out water-based dye inks directly on the stamp.

Towards the bottom of my post, I have details on a fab deal—a ridiculously cute and FREE Rainbow Stamp set you can get with purchase at Ellen Hutson LLC now through July 19, while supplies last. And trust me, you wantsessss it, Preciousssssss!!!

Click on the photo to see more info at ellenhutson.com

Be sure to read the fine print! And, cute or what?! (all the heart eyes) #givemeallthesolidstamps

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SUPPLIES:

• Thank You For Being A Friend by Brandi Kincaid, Summer of Stamping Clear Stamps

• Summer of Stamping Combo by Brandi Kincaid

• Party Dress, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• Sweet Sixteen, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• Sauna, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• Bellini, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• VersaFine Clair Ink Pad, Nocturne

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

• Smoothies Minis, Creative Expressions / Tonic Nuvo Blending Sponges

• Black Mini MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (6-1/8 X 7), Hero Arts / Pink Mini MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (6-1/8 X 7), My Sweet Petunia

• Black MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (8-1/8 X 10-1/2), Hero Arts / Pink MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (8-1/8 X 10-1/2), My Sweet Petunia

• Magnetic Cutting Mat & Ruler, Heidi Swapp Tools

• X-Press It Tape Runner

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links; if you see something you like, want or need, and purchase via my links, I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, which I use to buy coffee, which fuels my creativity and provides energy to make more card ideas. And, pay the rent.

HUMAN RAINBOW

Making a card, or art, is an expression of so many things—in this case, I was feeling this (among many other things) and the card just kinda happened. The world is in need of a lot of love right now . . .

I’ve been asked about what kind of paper to use with the Zig Clean Color Markers. I’ve tried this and that, but I seem to get the best results when I use Canson XL 140#. I cut most of the sheets down to 4.25 x 5.5” for card making. The above panel was initially cut to 3.75 x 5”, and later 3.5 x 4.34” to achieve better visual balance.

I hope you are all staying safe and healthy.

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SUPPLIES:

• Over It by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps

• Confetti Kisses by Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Designer Dies

• VersaFine Clair Ink Pad, Fallen Leaves

• Delicata Small Ink Pad, Golden Glitz

• Delicata Ink Pad, Golden Glitz

• 062 - Dark Brown, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

• 054 - Pale Orange, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

• 026 - Light Pink, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

• 076 - Medium Beige, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

• 072 - Beige, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

• 060 - Brown, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

• Long Detailer, ZIG Watercolor BrusH20

• Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12, Canson XL

• Desert Storm - 25 pk, Neenah Environment Cardstock

• X-Press It Tape Runner

• Chisel Tip, ZIG 2 Way Glue

• Gold Foil, HAI Washi Tape

• Mini MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (6-1/8 X 7), My Sweet Petunia

• Tonic Comfort 8.5 Inch Guillotine Paper Trimmer by Tim Holtz

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links; if you see something you like, want or need, and purchase via my links, I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, which I use to buy coffee, which fuels my creativity and provides energy to make more card ideas. And, pay the rent.

STRETCHING YOUR STAMPS

(chortle)

Oh, Rainbow Dog, I smile every time I look at you! (insert gleeful grin here)

This is an extremely simple design, without much in the way of technique—you could say, it’s a more literal interpretation of “stretching your stamps”, heh, heh, heh!

I don’t think much of an explanation is needed, but hey, if you have questions, just ask. And, if you want to duplicate this card, the orange, yellow and green strips measure 5/8 x 4 1/4”. Finished card is your standard A-2 (measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2”). Specific paper, ink and marker colors are listed below in the supplies.

I found it easiest to space things out by gluing the pink and blue dogs into position first, then the orange and green, with yellow being positioned last. Popped the whole thing into the MISTI so I could stamp the sentiment nice and straight in the desired spot.

If you would take a moment to leave a comment on today’s post, I’ll draw a name randomly this Friday evening, Mar 27th; I’ll email the winner and send this card out via snail mail.

Stay home, stay healthy, stay crafty. (wink)

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SUPPLIES:

• Clever Sausage by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps

• Clever Sausage by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies

• Peppermint Scrub, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad + Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Candy Hearts, 10 pk

• Aquatini, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad + Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Robin's Egg, 10 pk

• Scarlet Red, Zig Art & Graphic Twin Tip Marker (yeah, yeah, I know it’s “scarlet red”, but it shows orange on the following paper and, yes, I tested all these color pairings BEFORE I committed them to my project. I’m anal that way.) + Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Circus Peanuts, 10 pk

• Apricot, Zig Art & Graphic Twin Tip Marker + Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Marshmallow Chick, 10 pk

• Deep Green, Zig Art & Graphic Twin Tip Marker + Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Juicy Pear, 10 pk

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

• Black Onyx, Gina K Designs Ink Cube

• X-Press It Tape Runner

• Mini MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (6-1/8 X 7), My Sweet Petunia

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools

• Crafter's Companion Gemini Junior

When you purchase via my affiliate links, I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Thank you SO MUCH for your support!

FUN BIRTHDAY CARD FOR GIRLS - CATHERINE POOLER

Welcome! So glad you’re here for the Catherine Pooler blog hop! Be sure to take note at the bottom of my post for giveaway info!

I’m sharing a fun and colorful birthday card today that I think any girl would get a kick out of! Brace yerself for a flash-back to the 1980’s and 90’s—this card was totally inspired by the Lisa Frank Sticker and Stationery products, sooooooo very popular way back when!

I thought that rainbow paper from the Totally Rad collection, die cut into a Big City, would make such a great background for the roller skates!

I used the EH Swing N’ Slide Dies to make a penny slider channel for the skates to go back and forth on as you tilt the card. Of course, I had to add lots Stickles, right?! “This birthday card is too sparkly!”, said no one ever.

••• GIVEAWAY •••

One random & lucky commenter will win $25 to the EH shop! To enter for a chance to win, make sure to leave comments at each stop along the hop! Comment before Sunday, March 29th at 11:59pm PDT. Winner will be notified by email.

May the odds be ever in your favour! (wink)

Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the eye candy from the rest of the Ellen Hutson Ambassadors hopping along:

• Ashlea Cornell  

• Emily Mydlowski  

• Adelina Starace  

• Michele Ferguson  

• Kelly Griglione   

• Laurel Beard  

• Ardyth Percy-Robb  

• Carly Tee Minner  

• Julie Ebersole  

• Therese Calvird  

• Lisa Spangler  

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SUPPLIES:

• Let the Good Times Roll, Catherine Pooler Clear Stamps

• Let the Good Times Roll, Catherine Pooler Dies

• Totally Rad, Catherine Pooler Patterned Paper

• Paisley Park, Catherine Pooler Sequins

• Big City by Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Designer Dies

• Swing N Slide By Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Designer Dies

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

• Ebony Black 100 lb - 25pk, Essentials By Ellen Cardstock

• Flirty Fuchsia, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• Royal Treatment, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• Obsidian Amalgam, Gina K Designs Ink Pad

• BG10 - Cool Shadow, COPIC Sketch Marker

• B04 - Tahitian Blue, COPIC Sketch Marker

• RV17 - Deep Magenta, COPIC Sketch Marker

• YR68 - Orange, COPIC Sketch Marker

• Y08 - Acid Yellow, COPIC Sketch Marker

• V09 - Violet, COPIC Sketch Marker

• Ranger Stickles, Diamond

• Sunburst, Ranger Stickles

• Ranger Stickles, Cosmic

• Mini MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (6-1/8 X 7), My Sweet Petunia

• X-Press It High Tack Double-Sided Foam Mounting Tape, 1/4 in

• Adhesive Dot Runner, Gina K Designs

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools

• Crafter's Companion Gemini Junior

Affiliate links are included in this post; shopping via my links doesn’t cost anything extra and I receive a small commission. Thank you—you are all kinds of awesome sauce!

RAINBOWS AND FLAT BOTTOM CLOUDS

When I used the oval frames for this project, I had all the solid shapes leftover, providing the perfect opportunity for this design!

I cut all the ovals in half, white embossed the sentiment, then stamped the heart over top. Buffed off the residual ink sitting on top of the embossing from the heart. Then I stacked all the ovals together, slightly imperfectly, as is my usual custom.

BTW, I highly recommend using a DETAIL embossing powder for these types of sentiments for crisp results—the image lines are finer and regular grind powders can obliterate/blur the lines.

Inks, whether dye or pigment, have a tendency to “sit” on the surface of Card Shoppe card stocks (they’re a deliciously heavier weight than most, at 100#) so I decided to heat emboss the sentiment, and stamp the heart AFTERWARDS so that I wouldn’t have powder sticking to the heart. If you have extra time, you could do it in reverse, heat set the heart, then pounce it with anti-static powder to make sure it’s thoroughly dry before stamping and embossing the sentiment. I figured I’d rather save time, since the end results would be pretty much the same anyway.

I love how the Essentials Squares enabled me to create a gold foil frame that gives the illusion of an additional layer, but no bulk. Clouds were popped up with foam tape to match the height of the rainbow itself—when you stack that many layers, it does get a bit thick/chunky, but IMHO, totally worth the end result and it’s actually still mailable!

I’m totally making another rainbow card with the other half of these ovals . . . EEP!!!

Have a fab day!

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SUPPLIES:

• It's All Good by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps

• High Five By Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Clear Stamps

• Essential Ovals, Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies

• Essential Squares, Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies

• Silver Linings by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies

• Metallic Gold Foil - 5pk, Bazzill Specialty Paper

• Rouge, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• VersaMark Ink Pad

• Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Candy Corn, 10 pk

• Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Candy Hearts, 10 pk

• Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Gold Coins, 10 pk

• Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Easter Grass, 10 pk

• Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Robin's Egg, 10 pk

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

• 3mm Heart, HAI Sequins

• Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, 0.88 oz.

• Adhesive Dot Runner, Gina K Designs

• Embossing Magic Bag, Inkadinkado

• Stampendous Embossing Powder, Detail White, 0.76 oz.

• Dual Speed Heat Tool, WOW

• Mini MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (6-1/8 X 7), My Sweet Petunia

• Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam Tape, White

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools

• Crafter's Companion Gemini Junior

Affiliate links are included in this post; shopping via my links doesn’t cost anything extra and I receive a small commission. Thank you—you are all kinds of awesome sauce!