August 2016 Calendar Page

...and then all the sudden....BAM! It's August!

Here's my calendar page for this month. Totally lovin' how it turned out!

I used the Crafter's Companion Walls and Corners stamp set from the Textures Artist Collection to stamp the sun rays. Quick and easy - just inked up with 3 colors of Distress Inks. Then I tapped on some Moonlight Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen, and stamped on the page. Super sparkly in real life!

For the fun and funky sunglasses, I used Sheena's A Little Bit Scenic - French 50's Cafe stamp set. I treated a piece of white cardstock with anti-static pouch, then stamped 3 different colors of Distress Inks. Then I quickly added clear embossing powder and heat embossed. Once cooled, I colored the lens area with Spectrum Noir Markers IG8, IG6, IG4 and IG2. Lastly, I used a Versamark Ink marker to color over the glasses, added clear embossing powder, then heat embossed.

After trimming out the sunglasses, I inked around the edges to finish them off so the white paper didn't show. They look really cool! I adhered the green and blue glasses flat, then popped up the red pair.



Have a happy day!

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Textures - Walls and Corners Stamp Set
Crafter's Companion Sheena A Little Bit Scenic - French 50's Cafe
Spectrum Noir Markers: IG8, IG6, IG4, IG2
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen - Clear Overlay
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen - Shades of Spring Set
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Ranger Distress Inks - Twisted Citron, Mermaid Lagoon, Abandoned Coral (Sunglasses)
Ranger Distress Inks - Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade (Sun rays)
Clear Embossing Powder
Versamark Ink Marker
Anti-Static Pouch
Heat Embossing Tool
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Tape Runner

NEW Spectrum Noir Watercolor Pencils

Bonjour my crafty friends. I have EXCITING NEWS! Spectrum Noir is coming out with some brand new Spectrum Noir AquaBlend Watercolor Pencils! Sara Davies, the founder Crafter's Companion will debut them March 16th on HSN - Home Shopping Network.

LUCKY ME :) I'm on the design team...so I already got these babies in my hands. Let me tell ya...they are fab! Check out how rich and vibrant the colors are...

Are ya droolin'....like me?!!! Spectrum Noir AquaBlend Watercolor Pencils are loaded with high-quality artist’s grade pigment, which gives a smooth laydown of color. And because they are water soluble, you can create brilliant watercolor effects using a brush and water. Seriously...these pencils are amazing!

The stamp set I used is Sheena A Little Bit Scenic French 50's Cafe. It's a GREAT set! So many fun images that can be used to make a little scene...or use them individually for more of a clean and simple design. I LOVE sets that are so versatile like that.

I stamped the building on Spectrum Noir Watercolor Cardstock. It's a nice bright white paper. You need it too ;) After I colored the building, I stamped and colored the woman walking the dog. The tree and flowers were stamped on scrap pieces of watercolor cardstock - colored & fussy cut.

TIP: To give the building the appearance of being further back in the background, I stamped with a lighter ink color. 

Make sure to mark your calendar for the HSN Show on March 16th. It will be a fun day of crafting, inspiration and shopping!

 

Supplies
Spectrum Noir AquaBlend Watercolor Pencils

• Naturals (Oregano, Kiwi, Pesto Green, Cypress)
• Essentials (Dove Grey, Ebony, Anthracite, Iron Grey, Charcoal Brown, Ginger, Nutmeg, Pearl White, Cantaloupe)
• Florals (Strawberry, Cherry, Carrot, Persimmon, Hyacinth)
•  Primaries (Chrome Orange, Mango, Aegean Blue)

Crafter's Companion Sheena's A Little Bit Scenic - French 50's Cafe Stamp Set
Spectrum Noir Watercolor Cardstock 
Black Cardstock
Blue Cardstock
Black Ink
Grey Ink
VersaMark Ink
White Embossing Powder
Heat Embossing Gun
Watercolor Paint Brush
Dimensional Foam Adhesive