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.

FUNNY BABY CARD

Carly and her hubby Shaun are awaiting the arrival of a sweet baby boy and we couldn’t be more excited for them!

I just knew I was saving those clear rain drop embellishments for sumpin’ special! (wink!)

The camera couldn’t pick it up, but the pale blue streaks are also top coated with streaks of Clear Glitter Gloss NUVO Aqua Shimmer—so shimmery IRL! I love funny baby cards and this was a hoot to bring to life!

Thanks for stopping by and check out my fellow hoppers’ sweet creations below:

• Ellen Hutson LLC Blog

• Lisa

• Julie - YOU ARE ALREADY HERE

• Sandy Allnock

• Jessica 

• Michele 

• Carissa

• Carolyn 

• Emily Mydlowski

• Therese

• Emily Midgett

• Ashlea Cornell

• Ardyth

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SUPPLIES:

• Cue The Confetti by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps

• Baby, Pretty Pink Posh Clear Stamps

• Baby, Pretty Pink Posh Dies

• VersaFine Clair Ink Pad, Nocturne

• Clear Fine, Avery Elle Embossing Powder

• 073 - Vanilla, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

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

• 072 - Beige, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

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

• 302 - Haze Blue, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

• Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12, Canson XL

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

• X-Press It Tape Runner

• Clear Rain Droplets, HAI Sequins EH | HAI

• Ranger Multi Medium, Matte Mini, 1/2 oz.

• Ranger Multi Medium, Matte Jar, 3.8 oz.

• Tonic Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Pen 2 pk EH | Scrapbook.com

• Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam Tape, White

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

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools EH | Scrapbook.com

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.

LIGHT UP ASIAN LANTERNS CARD

HAI Supply Direct & Pear Blossom Press

Hey, hi, hello!!! Welcome to the HAI Supply / Pear Blossom Press Collab Hop! Be sure to scroll to the bottom of my post for more info about prizes and whatnot!

Cards that light up are among the most popular interactive cards you’ll find—there’s something magical about pressing a button and having a scene become illuminated right in the palm of your hand. If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at making one, but been intimidated by making an electrical circuit yourself, you may want to try the EZ-Lights by Pear Blossom Press!

I used some beautiful Washi Paper from HAI Supply that coordinated with images (So Matcha Stamp Set) I had already stamped and colored. I heat embossed the lantern images with black pigment ink and clear embossing powder onto the Washi and then die cut those out. Washi paper is still made by hand using centuries old methods. To learn more about it, you can visit this link: Mino Washi Paper I love Washi paper for its beautiful patterns, colors, texture and its translucent properties. The little LEDs shine through them in a lovely way!

A card like this is perfect for special occasions and becomes a keepsake because of its extra-special features!

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 *** PRIZES ***

Hops are always more fun when there are prizes, right?? Four prizes will be awarded to four separate winners, chosen at random, from comments left on participating blogs and videos. Prizes include $25.00 gift codes from Pear Blossom Press, and $25.00 gift codes from HAI Supply. No purchase necessary. Comments must be posted by 11:59 pm PST on June 27, 2020. Only one comment per blog or video will be counted, but you can comment on multiple blogs and videos in the hop for additional entries. (This is to prevent spam.) Contest open internationally to participants over 18 years of age. Void where prohibited by law. Any personal information collected will only be used for the purposes of contacting winners, your information will never be shared or sold. Comments left on YouTube videos must not violate community guidelines. This contest is not sponsored by YouTube. Winners will be announced on July 6, 2020 at pearblossompress.com and prizes must be claimed within thirty days of announcement, or new winners will be drawn.

*** DISCOUNTS ***

One code, two stores! Enter discount code EZSHIP4 at checkout on Pear Blossom Press and HAI Supply for $4.00 off your total, on orders over $25.00 (before tax and shipping), valid until June 27, 2020.

For more inspiration, check out all of the stops in the hop and leave some comment love!

• Angela Myhre for Pear Blossom Press

• Maria Willis

• Rachel Winn

• Julie Ebersole - you are here

• Seeka - next stop

• Lauren Lovato

• Niccole Kulig

• Pat Johnson

• Ann Corbiere-Scott

• Tessa Reed

• Ali Farmer

• Lindsay Ostrom

• Adelina Starace

• Cassie Trask

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SUPPLIES:

• Iridescent Cherry Blossom Sequins, 7mm (HAI)

• JAPANESE HANDMADE WASHI PAPER SET1 (20PC SET, 6X6in) (HAI)

• EZ-Lights by Pear Blossom Press (PBP)

• So Matcha by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps (EH)

• So Matcha by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies (EH)

• Lime Rickey, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad (EH)

• Life Of The Party, Catherine Pooler Mini Ink Pad Bundle (EH)

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock (EH)

• Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Juicy Pear, 10 pk (EH)

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

• Ultra Thin, Glue Dots Sheets (EH)

• Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam Tape, White (EH)

• Scrapbook Adhesives Thin 3-D Foam Squares, Mix White (EH)

• Magnetic Cutting Mat & Ruler, Heidi Swapp Tools (EH)

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools (EH)

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.

RELAX AND CREATE - EASY DROP SHADOW DIE CUTS

I needed a card to celebrate someone special’s recent accomplishment and wanted to keep the design very clean and classy. I nearly white embossed the tag line underneath the “OMG” but went with clear and am really glad I did because I think the white would have detracted from the overall design on the card front itself. WHEW!!! Good call, me! (chortle)

I love this look so much . . . I need more mondo letter dies. Definitely.

I love the contrast of the bright yellow for the drop-shadow effect . . . I don’t think things get much easier than this . . .

Hope you are continuing to take good care and staying healthy!

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SUPPLIES:

• That Thing You Did, Essentials By Ellen Clear Stamps

• Mondo OMG by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies

• Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Candy Hearts, 10 pk

• Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Marshmallow Chick, 10 pk

• VersaMark Ink Pad

• Embossing and Watermark Ink Pad, Gina K Designs

• Embossing Magic Bag, Inkadinkado

• WOW Embossing Powder, Super Fine 160ml - Clear Gloss

• WOW Embossing Powder, Super Fine - Clear Gloss

• Chisel Tip, ZIG 2 Way Glue

• Embossing Gun (Wagner), Hero Arts

• Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam Tape, White

• 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

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools

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.