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.

RELAX AND CREATE - DISTRESS OXIDE INK SPATTERS

I heard it on good authority that the Amaryllis is a tropical flower, so don’t let the fact that it’s not Christmas stop you from using it all.year.round. (chinkle)

Distress Oxide Inks and I haven’t gotten along ever since they were first introduced; they’re messy. And, let’s face it, I’m a clean and simple kind of card maker. I don’t like to get my hands covered in ink and I don’t like getting it all over my work surface; I’m an oxymoron in the stamping world. After several attempts, I just didn’t find them appealing and tossed them into a drawer where they sat, gathering dust. I regretted the purchase and was glad I didn’t go “all in”.

But, recently I was working on a design and wanted to spatter some color mists (remember those?) onto it, and I got to wondering if I could get the effect I wanted by using the Oxide Inks. Snagged an acrylic block and pressed an Oxide pad against it, then flicked the color with a wet paint brush onto some scrap paper . . .

I didn’t even have to protect my desk; just tossed the card onto a paper plate and that was enough to keep the mess contained. The acrylic block wiped clean easily and I didn’t feel the need to put on any gloves. (GASP!!!)

I guess I’ll dust off the rest of those ink pads. (shrug)

I still don’t plan to go all in, but a few more colors may work their way into my stash . . . Oy. (wink)

Hope you are continuing to stay safe and healthy!

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SUPPLIES:

• Mondo Amaryllis by Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Clear Stamps

• Big Scripty Hello by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies

• VersaFine Clair Ink Pad, Nocturne

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

• BG0000 - Snow Green, COPIC Sketch Marker

• BG34 - Horizon Green, COPIC Sketch Marker

• Abandoned Coral, Ranger Distress Oxide Ink Pad

• Fossilized Amber, Ranger Distress Oxide Ink Pad

• Cracked Pistachio, Ranger Distress Oxide Ink Pad

• Large Fine Point (23637), Pentel Arts Aquash Water Brush

• Chisel Tip, ZIG 2 Way Glue

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

• 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.

RELAX AND CREATE - KNOCK OUT AND ALPHABET SUBSTITUTION CARD

This is a technique I haven’t done in a long looooong time! When Channin Pelletier ‘s lesson on Letter Substitution came up on Day 10 in OCC’s Spring Card Camp 2, I was reminded of it and because my Dad is an avid gardener (among his many other talents) and Father’s Day is coming, it seemed providential to remake this card for him! You’ll see me pause and shift gears slightly, right before die cutting.

You’ll also see me deal with a mishap. A discerning card maker would notice the blip, but my sweet Dad never does and always displays the cards I make for him on the mantel. (big sappy grin)

In the past I’ve done this card with white card stock, but I decided to go with kraft on this one—love the look of colored pencils on it!

That little radish from Brandi’s Plant Lady was so perfect for this! The alphabet die set* I used is out of stock at the moment, but here is one that is similar in size, Chunky Alphabet Dies by The Stamp Market , and another that would make for a slightly different take on the concept, Something Extra Alpha Dies, by The Stamp Market.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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SUPPLIES:

• *Classic Block Alpha by Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Designer Dies (EH)

• Leading Ladies - Plant Lady by Brandi Kincaid, Essentials By Ellen Clear Stamps (EH)

• Detail Black, Pinkfresh Studio Hybrid Ink Pad (EH)

• Desert Storm - 25 pk, Neenah Environment Cardstock (EH)

• White Chalk Pastel Pencil, set of 2 (Dick Blick)

• Set of 24, Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils

• Black, Lawn Fawn Hemp Cord

• We R Memory Keepers Mini Score Board

• Teflon Bone Folder, Essentials by Ellen

• Craft Tweezers, EK Success

• Tombow Mono Sand Eraser (512A)

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

• Magnetic Cutting Mat & Ruler, Heidi Swapp Tools

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools

Disclosure: Just so you know, 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.

FLOWER POWER 2020 ONLINE COLORING CLASS

“Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.”

-Mother Teresa

So, I got some VERY cool news to share! I’m guest instructing in yet another card making class hosted by Sandy Allnock!

Here are some sneak peeks of my lesson, followed by a video explaining what the class is, how it works—all the yada yada. (wink!)

Let’s make some lemonade, folks!

Check out the video below:

The backstory and more about this very special class is on Sandy’s blog HERE. Purchase one of the stamp sets listed on Sandy’s blog post to qualify for the free class, OR $75 worth of any supplies at Ellen Hutson (previous purchases do not apply), OR just buy the class for $10 to help us fundraise for World Central Kitchen!!!

LINK TO CLASS: FLOWER POWER 2020

It’s a WIN-WIN!!! YAAASSSSS!!!!