Crafter's Companion 11th Birthday Celebration

Hello friends!

I'm just popping in quick to let you know about the FANTASTIC birthday celebration going on right now over at Crafter's Companion USA. This is the time go go shopping!!!

25% OFF and FREE  SHIPPING and FREE GIFTS!

The Die'sire Create-A-Card Base dies worked PERFECTLY to create fun interactive cards by using one of the smaller Create-A-Card dies (Rosie set) on the front of the card to cut a window. Just simply score the uncut edge and you have a hinged "PEEK-A-BOO" window card.

 
What a great card for the celebration...right?!

I used the Bebunni Peek-A-Boo Stamp set to stamp the images. I stamped and did paper piecing for added dimension and interest. The coloring and shading is done with Spectrum Noir Markers - CR3, IG1, BG1, TB9, LV2, DR6, CR7, GBR1, BGR3, Blender. For some sparkle I colored over the balloons, gift tag and ribbon with Clear Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen.

You can see shop the available sets HERE. Hurry while they are on SALE! :)

Make sure to check out all the BRAND NEW items that were added to the website for Birthday Week ;)


Happy Shopping!

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Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Die'sire Create-A-Card Bases Die Set - Rosie
Crafter's Companion Bebunni Peek-A-Boo Stamp Set
Sara Signature Collection - Just For Men 6" x 6" Paper Pad Brights Collection
Spectrum Noir Markers - CR3, IG1, BG1, TB9, LV2, DR6, CR7, GBR1, BGR3, Blender
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen - Crystal Clear Overlay
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White CS
Gemini Die-Cutting Machine
The Ultimate Tool (for scoring)
Clear Sequins
Liquid Adhesive
Dimensional foam adhesive
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
Memento Tuxedo Black Marker
VersaFine Onyx Black Ink
Clear Embossing Powder
Heat Embossing Tool

NEW Patriotic Stamp Sets from Crafter's Companion

We have MORE NEW GOODIES over at Crafter's Companion USA! Two brand new EZ-Mount Patriotic Stamp Sets! YAY!

Here's a card I made using stamps from both of the new sets: 4th of July and Independence Day.

 

These new sets are PERFECT for all year long...not just 4th of July. They will be great to use birthdays, thank you cards, summer theme, New Years and even Christmas! I'll be using the banner stamps with sentiments from other sets as well! SCORE!

I colored the images with Spectrum Noir Markers as follows:

• Red - PP3, CR5, DR4, DR6
• Blue - TB4, Blender
• Yellow - CT1, CT3, GB6

Stamping Tips: 

Apply ink to only the firecracker, leaving the string and burst uninked. Now you can stamp the 3 star sentiment image on top instead. This is a great way to get more designs from your stamps!

Another fun idea with the stars is to change up the text in the stars. Just don't ink the centers of that part of the stamp image, and you're left with a blank center to customize as you wish!

FREE DOWNLOADABLE PAPERS

Crafter's Companion has freebie patriotic papers for everyone! I printed one of them for my cardbase. You could even print on both sides of the cardstock for some fun double-sided designer papers. They work great for 3D projects - such as boxes and bags!

Shop for all the Patriotic Stamp Sets on Crafter's Companion website.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Supplies:

Crafter's Companion 4th of July Stamp Set
Crafter's Companion Independence Stamp Set
Downloadable Printed Papers
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Spectrum Noir Markers
Dimensional Foam Adhesive

Red and Yellow Cardstocks
Stampendous Frantage Silver Halo Mix Glitter
Silver Twine
Spray Adhesive
Printer & Computer

House-Mouse and Friends 200th Challenge - Blog Candy Party

I can't believe it! We are celebrating our 200th House-Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge! Isn't that amazing?! Our blog started back in August of 2008! I am honored not only to be part of this wonderful team, but to have been on this team since the very beginning.  You can see my very first post HERE. I've come a looooog way in my coloring skills since then!

To celebrate, we are having a Blog Candy Party. The prizes are hidden throughout the design teams blogs. We want to spread the LOVE amongst all of our awesome players worldwide, so we will need your help to sort the yummy CANDY. Please help us by adding the NAME of the Country in which you live in next to your own name, on your challenge entry. To be entered for a chance to win, simply leave comments on the design teams blogs, follow our challenge blog and enter a project into this challenge.

***Please read ALL the details on how to enter for the blog candy over on the House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge Blog.


And now for our 200th Challenge:  Color Theme: Yellow, Blue and White
Create anything using this fun colour combo on your design. Or, simply go with the alternate option of *ANYTHING GOES*! Either way you choose, just have fun and play along using stamps, CD collections and, or, decoupage by HMD.

I made this card to celebrate.

Isn't that Gruffie Bear so cute?! He is colored with markers.

Don't forget to leave a comment here on my blog to be entered for the blog candy.

Happy Celebrating!

For Prize eligibility, you must BECOME A *FOLLOWER* of HMFMC.

Enter as often as you'd like, but your projects MUST BE NEW creations and should be submitted by Midnight EST, on Saturday, August 15th , 2015.

Crafter's Companion Edge'ables Sneak Peek

COMING SOON to Crafter's Companion USA: Edge'ables

I'm super excited about these new dies! I could hardly contain myself waiting for the day I could show a sneak peek. These new Die'sire Edge'ables dies from Crafter's Companion USA are da' BOMB!

I used the new Celebrate Edge'ables Die on this card. The dies are sized perfectly for a standard A2 card. I diecut White Pearl Shimmering Cardstock, trimming it slightly smaller than the card base, and popped up with dimensional foam tape.

To make the graduation hat, I hand-cut pieces from Black Pearl Shimmering Cardstock, adding a black brad and tassel made from gold thread. Turned out super cute! (Confession -- It took me a few tries to make the hat. I spend way more time making that the rest of the card. HA!)

On the black card base I used the Burst Stencil with Versamark Ink on a dauber - then embossed with Ranger Holographic Embossing Powder.

Hop on over to the Crafter's Companion Facebook Page to catch a few more sneak peeks this week, along with tons of other fun projects and crafty inspiration. Oh...and the Blog too ;)

Thanks for stoppin' by today!

Cheering You On!

Hey everyone. I had an explosion of dots in my craft room! HA! That's because the theme for the next challenge over at House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge Blog is Dotty for Dots!

 I LOVE all shiny sequins against the pure white card base. No extra layers of paper on this. Just the card base with stamping, sequins and ribbon. The border at the bottom is stamped. I used BT7 Spectrum Noir Marker to color the blue at the bottom. Cool, huh?! The sentiment is from a set called Hand Lettered Encouragement from Simon Says Stamp. I stamped with Memento Luxe Love Letter Red ink and embossed with Judi Kins Cherry Twinkle Embossing Powder.

My House-Mouse image, called Party Mouse, is also colored with Spectrum Noir Markers. I colored over the hat with Clear Wink of Stella.

• Skin FS3, FS4, CR3
• Fur BG2, BG6
• Hat CR2,CR6, CR8, BT7

 

EEEK! Soooo CUTE! This card can be used for any kind of celebration. You could even switch out the sentiment - or personalize it with a name. It's also a great design to have the kids join in for some card making. I totally felt like a kid putting all those shiny little dots of sequins all over the place!

Get all the challenge and prize details for our Dotty for Dots Challenge on the House-Mouse & Friends Challenge Blog HERE. The challenges go for 2 weeks, so you have plenty of time.

Have a great day,

Supplies
House-Mouse Stamp - Monica - Party Mouse
Outlines Rubber Stamp - dots and scallop border
Simon Says Stamp - Hand Lettered Encouragement
Neenah Cardstock
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Memento Luxe Love Letter Red Ink
Spectrum Noir Markers
Sequins from Lawn Fawn, Pretty Pink Posh and A Muse Studio
A Muse Studio Sheer Black Ribbon
Clear Wink of Stella
Judi Kins Cherry Twinkle Embossing Powder
Anti-Static Pouch
Glossy Accents (to adhere sequins)
Heat Embossing Tool

Coloring Bebunni with Spectrum Aqua and Dove Blender Pen

Hello friends. I've got a tutorial on how to color this adorable Bebunni stamped image with Spectrum Aqua Watercolor Markers and a Dove Blender Pen. Click HERE to check it out over on the Spectrum Noir Blog.
 

For this card, I stamped the image on watercolor cardstock. I used a Dove Blender Pen to pick up marker ink to color the image. It's amazing...and soooo EASY! Basically, you are using the Dove Blender Pen like you would a paintbrush. You can control how much color you pick up, and how much color you lay down when coloring.

After I was done coloring, I added some colored glitter and clear dimensional glaze. I reeeeeeally like how this turned out! The Bebunni Yum Yum Yum Stamp Set is from Crafter's Companion. I stamped the "YUM" on the little tag by the bunnies ear. The scalloped pieces are diecut from colored cardstock using Crafter's Compaion Bebunni Floral Cottage Lace Die. I slightly shifted them to create a bit of visual dimension. I also added a strip of washi tape down the left side of the image panel. Love that stuff!

Step by step coloring instructions are on the Spectrum Noir Blog HERE.

Catch ya later!

 

Supplies
Spectrum Aqua Watercolor Marker Sets - Essentials, Floral and Nature
Dove Blender Pen
Strathmore Cold Press 140 lb. Watercolor
Archival Jet Black Ink
Bebunni Yum Yum Yum Stamp Set
Watercolor Palette
Crafter's Companion Kraft Cardstock
A Muse Studio Colored Cardstock
Bebunni Floral Cottage Lace Die
Die-cutting Machine
Ribbon
Decorative Tape
Glitter
Clear Dimensional Glaze
Glue Pen
Foam Adhesive

Birthday Celebration Giveaway!

It's Birthday Week at Crafter's Companion!! That means it's time to CELEBRATE!
 

Isn't this stamp ADORABLE! It's from a Crafter's Companion stamp set called Bebunni Celebration. What a great way to say Happy Birthday -- or any other occassion.

I colored with Spectrum Noir Blendable Colored Pencils - Essentials Set, Blending Solution and Paper Stumps.

Spectrum Noir Pencils:

• Bunny - 112, 117, 119, 009
• Balloons - 020, 058, 067
• Background and Shading - 015, 119
• Ground - 120

I stamped the image again on a scrap piece of white cardstock - colored a few of the balloons - then fussy cut and popped them on the card with foam adhesive.To add some shimmer, I painted the balloons with Sheer Shimmer Spritz - Sparkle.  The little stars are punched from white cardstock that I scribbled with the blue pencil. I also added a brush stoke of the shimmer spritz under the sentiment.

NOW is your chance to get a DEAL on the Spectrum Noir Pencils! 3 sets for the price of 2! Click HERE to see the deal.


How would YOU like to WIN this stamp set?

Well guess what!! One LUCKY person is gonna WIN it!* All you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post. Just make sure you do this by Sunday October 26, 2014 11:59PM EST to be entered in the drawing. Easy enough...right :)

Don't forget to enter the MEGA GIVEAWAY on the Crafter's Companion USA Facebook Page! Click HERE.


*Winners must be residents of the United States and over age 18. 

Good Luck!