House Mouse Winter Wonderland

Happy Monday stampy friends!

Let's get in shape for the week, shall we! Over on the House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge Blog for challenge #228, I have a fun theme for everyone: "Shape It Up"  Create a shaped card.

The new Die'sire Create-A-Card card base dies from Crafter's Companion are PERFECT for making a shaped card in a snap! I used the set called Rosie. It has 6 dies of the same shape in various sizes.

My House-Mouse image (which is as cute as they come!) is stamped and heat embossed on Spectrum Aqua Watercolor Cardstock. Then  I watercolored with Spectrum Aqua Markers. I LOVE these markers!

Marker colors: Desert, Charcoal, Sepia, Spice, Chestnut, Boulder, Begonia, Scarlet, Fawn, Teal, Peach, Tan, Slate and Black.

By heat embossing the image, it made it super easy to watercolor. The embossed raised edges help keep the color from bleeding into other areas. The sentiment stamp is from Crafter's Companion Nordic Christmas - Cool Christmas Stamp Set.

The Spectrum Aqua markers are dual-tipped – at one end, there’s a soft brush nib for flexible line control and a more natural art surface feel. And at the other, a precise fine tip for definition and accurate line work.

I can't tell you enough how awesome that fine tip end is for coloring in very small areas. It worked great for the branches and the little mice hands. I used a lightly dampened small watercolor brush to blend it out.

The fine tip end of the black Aqua Marker was also perfect to color the little string tied from the nut shell to the mouse.

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You can get more info on the Spectrum Aqua markers on the Spectrum Noir Blog.

To join in on the House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge - Shape It Up Chalenge - click HERE for all the details.

Have a fun day!

Supplies: 
Spectrum Aqua Markers
Spectrum Aqua Watercolour Cardstock
House-Mouse Stamp - Reindeer Games
Crafter's Companoin Nordic Christmas - Cool Christmas Stamp Set
Crafter's Companion Die'sire Create-A-Card "Rosie" Die
Gemini Die-cutting Machine
Versafine Onyx Black Ink
Clear Embossing Powder
Anti-Static Powder
Heat Embossing Gun
Crystal Glitter
Art Glitter Faux Snow
Liquid Adhesive
Dimensional Foam Adhesives
Woodgrain Printed Designer paper
Heavy Red Jute Twine or Cording
Ranger Distress Ink - Ground Espresso
Ink Blending Tool

Spectrum Noir November Challenge

It's Challenge Time! Who's in?
The challenge theme for November over at Spectrum Noir is: Christmas and Winter

YAY! Easy enough. Here's what I made...

I colored with Spectrum Noir Markers:

• Reds - DR6, CR8, CR4
• Nose - OR2, OR1
• Holly Leaves - DG3, DG2
• Arms - EB3
• Cheek - CR4, Blender
• Hat - IG9, IG7, IG5, IG3, IG1
• Snow shadows and shading - IG2, BG2, BG1, Blender

The stamps are from the new Nordic Christmas - Cool Christmas stamp set. For the cardbase, I used the new Nordic Christmas 6"x6" Frosty Morning Embossing Folder with Spectrum Noir High Gloss Cardstock. The shinny texture gives a wonderful look to the design. Some of the details are hard to see in the pic.

I used Sparkle Shimmer Spritz to paint on the scarf, cane and hat band. On the buttons, I added 3D Crystal Lacquer. Stampendous Fran'tage Shaved Ice and Crystal Glitter added to give the snow some bling bling. 

I love how this card turned out! I hope you have time to play this month. Get all the challenge and prize details at: http://a.pgtb.me/4PPP5C

Supplies: 
Spectrum Noir Markers
Crafter's Companion Nordic Christmas - Cool Christmas Stamp Set
Crafter's Companion Nordic Christmas 6x6 Embossing Folder - Frosty Morning
Spectrum Noir High Gloss Cardstock
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Memento Tuxed Black Ink
Tsukineko Sparkle Shimmer Spritz
Fran'tage Shaved Ice
Crystal Glitter
Clear Sequins
3D Crystal Lacquer
Red DP
Paintbrush

Die'sire Prestige Only Words Christmas Dies

Die'sire Prestige Only Words Metal Dies from Crafter's Companion USA create beautiful die-cut and embossed elements. Well guess what! They just released MORE of these fantastic dies for Christmas! YAY! The NEW Prestige Only Words Christmas Dies are perfect for Christmas card designs and projects.

Here's a card I made using the new JOY die, along with another new die that was recently released - the Edge'ables Christmas Fancy Borders Snowflake Die.

It's hard to capture the great shimmer and shine from the embossing glitter on the Joy die, but it's there.

BONUS! You can use the Joy die beyond Christmas projects. Simply layer a solid circle on top to cover "joy" and you can use it for any occasion. Or you could cut off the "joy" leaving a nice open area for a stamped image, shaker card, photograph, etc.

I backed the center of the JOY die with a circle of the NEW Forest Green Shimmering Cardstock. I used the same cardstock to die-cut & emboss the NEW Snowflake Edge'ables Die - and made the top-fold notecard from it as well. The brown snowflake paper is printed from the Nordic Christmas Papercrafting CDROM. It's great because you can print as much as you need!

I carried the design through to the inside of the card, adding a stamped and glitter embossed sentiment from the Vintage Christmas Collection Sentimentals - Home for Christmas Stamp Set that paired perfectly with the theme. The snowflakes were die-cut from the border die using scraps, then cut away from the border to make single pieces.

This card really feels and looks luxurious. The Shimmering Cardstock is smooth and heavyweight, and makes the best die-cut and embossed pieces. You really must try this cardstock for die-cutting and embossing.

Check out all the great new Prestige Christmas Words Only Dies along with all the other new products over on the Crafter's Companion USA website.

Happy Crafting,

 

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion USA Die'sire Prestige Christmas Only Words - Joy Die
Crafter's Companion USA Die'sire Edge'ables Christmas Collection - Snowflake Die
Crafter's Companion USA Vintage Christmas Collection Sentimentals - Home for Christmas Stamp Set
Crafter's Companion USA Nordic Christmas Papercrafting CDROM
Crafter's Companion USA Shimmering Cardstock 8 1/2 x 11 Forest Green
White Cardstock
VersaMark Ink
Green Pigment Ink
Embossing Glitter
Red Rhinestone Stickers
Cut'N'Boss Die-Cutting/Embossing Machine
Heat Embossing Gun
2" Circle Punch
Red Cardstock
Foam Adhesive
Collall All Purpose Glue
Computer & Printer

Cool Christmas Greetings

Hello friends! Here's a card I made using a new stamp set from Crafter's Companion USA colored with Spectrum Noir Markers. I totally LOVE this NEW Nordic Christmas Collection! I bought all 4 stamp sets :)

Over on the Spectrum Noir blog, we have tons of helpful information and tutorials for coloring with Spectrum products. I was poking around the other day and ran across a post on coloring with reds. Lis Murphy has some great information to share, and I wanted to pass it on to you. By coloring a darker gray in the shadow areas, and then coloring with the reds over it...you get wonderful shading. Go read her post on the SN Blog HERE. Would you be so kind and leave a quick comment on the post, I know Lis would love knowing you stopped by.

I used different gray and red colors than what Lis did in her tutorial. If you don't have all the same colors listed on a tutorial, this shows that it still works beautifully with other color combinations. The colors I used for my reds are: BG6, DR6, DR2 and CR6.

I did the same with the green areas. BG6, DG3, CG4, CG1.

Here's a complete list of marker used to color the images:

• Reds - BG6, DR6, DR2, CR6
• Greens - BG6, DG3, CG4, CG1
• Blacks - BG10, BG8, BG6, BG4, BG3, BG1,Blender
• Snow Shading - BG3, BG2, BG1, EB1, Blender
• Gingerbread Man - EB1, EB3
• Nose - BG3, OR2
• Star - GB3

The white card base is embossed with the NEW Crafter's Companion Sheena's Festive 5x7 Embossing Folder - Frosty Ice Border. To give it a fun "frosty ice" look, I applied the most awesome Crystal Glitter from Stampendous. While the glue under the glitter was still wet, I sprinkled on some clear embossing powder. Then, I carefully heat embossed, making sure not to scorch the glitter. I got sparkle and gloss shine all mixed in. It turned out really cool!

I added black, green, yellow and crystal glitter in various other areas of the images. Both red hearts are covered with glossy. There is also a little red rhinestone on the hat. A little fussy cutting gave the images a "die-cut" look. 

Thanks for stopping by today.

Supplies:
Spectrum Noir Markers
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Nordic Christmas Cool Christmas Stamp Set
Sheena Festive 5x7 Embossing Folder - Frosty Ice Border
Stampendous Crystal Glitter - Multi Fine
Clear Embossing Powder
Misc. Crystal, Red, Green, Yellow and Black Glitters
Red Rhinestone
3D Crystal Lacquer
VersaFine Onyx Black Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Embossing Machine
Heat Embossing Tool
Dimensional Foam Tape
Tsukineko Glue Pad
Black String
Glue Pen

Edge'ables Reindeer Dance

Hey there! The NEW Edge'ables Christmas Fancy Borders Dies are NOW AVAILABLE over at Crafter's Companion USA

I used the new Reindeer Dance Edge'ables Die on my card.

After die-cutting and embossing the reindeer border die, I added crystal glitter to some of the areas. A few red rhinestones on the snowflakes too. See how sparkly it is... all the great embossed detail?!!! LOVE

The sentiment is stamped and heat embossed white. I printed the PERFECT digi patterned paper from the new Nordic Christmas CD-ROM. It's soooo nice to be able to print papers anytime I need them. I totally recommend buying it!
 
Hope you are having a wonderful day,

 
Supplies:
Crafter's Companion USA Die'sire Edge'ables Christmas Collection Reindeer Dance Die
Crafter's Companion USA Die'sire Scalloped Tags Die Set
Crafter's Companion USA Bebunni Christmas Collection Poinsettia
Crafter's Companion USA Nordic Christmas Papercrafting CD-ROM
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Cut'N'Boss Die-Cutting/Embossing Machine
Red and Green Cardstock
Green Gingham Cardstock
Crystal Glitter
VersaMark Ink
White Embossing Powder
Red Rhinestones
White Ribbon
Dimensional Foam Tape
Glue Pen

Edge'ables Christmas Snowflake Sneak Peek

Hey all you Crafter's Companion USA Fans! I hope you've had time to join us for our 8th Birthday Celebration Blog Hop. TONS of great deals and prizes! Click HERE for my blog post on all that.

Today I get to share a sneak peek at one of the brand new Christmas Edge'ables Dies that are being released the end of this week.  Here's the NEW Snowflake Edge'ables Die...

This die will work with any Christmas or Winter themed project. I diecut and embossed the Snowflake die using Candy Red Shimmering Cardstock (on SALE right now during the Birthday Celebration Week). To make the single snowflake, I just diecut a scrap piece of the red cardstock on the larger snowflake -- trimming out as necessary to shape it.

You can just diecut the cardstock and skip the embossing for a more simplified look. But the embossed detail of this die is beautiful. 

For the card base, I embossed white cardstock using the NEW Nordic Christmas Scandinavian Village 6"x6" Embossing Folder. The sentiment is from Moonbeam Meadows Christmas - Rudolph & Friends Stamp set -- heat embossed in red.

Glitter and sequins...yes please :)

Stay tuned...more NEW goodies are just around the corner.


Have a great day!

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Die'sire Edgeables Christmas Collection - Snowflake
Crafter's Companion Nordic Christmas Scandinavian Village 6"x6" Embossing Folder
Crafter's Companion Moonbeam Meadow Christmas - Rudolph & Friends Stamp Set
Crafter's Companion Shimmering Cardstock - Candy Red 6" x 6"
Spectrum Noir Ultrasmooth Premium White CS
Cut'N'Boss
Heat Embossing Gun
Sheer Shimmer Spritz - Sparkle
Green Cardstock
Red Ink
Red Embossing Powder
Glitter
Sequins
Liquid Adhesive
Dimensional Foam Adhesive

Nordic Christmas Release Day!

YAY! I am SUPER excited to announce that TODAY is the day the NEW Nordic Christmas Collection is being released over at Crafter's Companion USA! Go check out all the goodies HERE.

I made this card using the New Nordic Christmas - Christmas Cheer Stamp Set and the Nordic Christmas Papercrafting CD-ROM.

All the patterned papers are printed from the CDROM. I used Crafter's Companion Die'sire Scalloped Tags Die Set to diecut the white tag, embossed it with a New Frosty Morning 6"x6" Embossing Folder, then added crystal glitter and ribbons. The heart is diecut and embossed from Die'sire Hearts Die Set from the digi papers, then sponged distress in around the edges.

The deer is colored with Spectrum Noir Pencils. I stamped the deer again on a piece of the digi paper that I printed on white cardstock from the CD-ROM. I trimmed out the hat, scarf, boots and blanket and paper pieced them on the deer. For added dimension, I did some shading on the pieces with colored pencils. The white parts have white Fun Flock added with a tiny sprinkle of crystal glitter. The red bulbs on the light string are colored with red glitter pen and covered with dimensional glaze.Then little star on the end of the light string is covered with golden yellow glitter.

Spectrum Noir Blendable Colored Pencils: 102, 101, 094, 088, 003, 026, 015


Shop for all the New Nordic Christmas Collection products and visit the Inspiration Gallery HERE.



Wanna save some cash?


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• ALL 4 of the New Nordic Christmas Stamp Sets for the price of  - $38.85 (a 25% savings)
• ALL 3 of the New Nordic Christmas 8x8 Embossing Folders – $22.95 (a 22% saving) 
• ALL 4 folders of the New Nordic Christmas 6x6 Embossing Folders - $20.95 (a 24% saving)
• The Complete Collection (all folders, all stamps plus CD) – $89.95 (saving 27%) 

Have fun with this new collection!

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Nordic Christmas Christmas Cheer Stamp Set
Crafter's Companion Nordic Christmas Papercrafting CD-ROM
Crafter's Companion Nordic Christmas Collection 6x6 Frosty Morning Embossing Folder
Crafter's Companion Die'sire Scalloped Tags Die Set
Crafter's Companion Die'sire Hearts Die Set
Crafter's Companion Kraft Cardstock
Spectrum Noir Blendable Colored Pencils
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium CS
Die-cut/Embossing Machine
Memento Dye Ink - Tuxedo Black
Memento Luxe Ink - Love Letter
3D Crystal Lacquer
Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Liquid Adhesive
Glue Pen
White Fun Flock
Medium Crystal Glitter
Yellow Ultrafine Glitter
Red Glitter Pen
Ink Blending Tools
Button
Natural Twine
Ribbon
Pinking Scissors
Computer and Printer

Nordic Christmas Sneak Peek

Time again for a Crafter's Companion USA Sneak Peek! We are getting ready to release the most adorable Christmas series! OH MY...just wait till you see all the festive goodies in this collection!!

Here's a peek at one of the new stamp sets - Cool Christmas

Oh what FUN it is! This card can be used to tuck in a gift card or certificate, cash or check, pictures, etc. I printed my own double-sided cardstock from the digi papers and elements that are on the NEW Nordic Christmas Papercrafting CD-ROM. THUD!

I confess, in the past, I haven't been much of a "digi" crafter. But over the last year, I've actually started to love it. I mean REALLY love it! All the stuff that comes on a CD or DVD just blows my mind! Let's just say I'll be printing all my gift tags this year. The Nordic Christmas Papercrafting CD contains much more than just standard stuff for Christmas cardmaking; you’ll be able to create loads of festive items, including fun table decorations, tags, trinket boxes and more!

I stamped the snowman with Memento Gray Flannel Dye Ink and did some simple coloring with Spectrum Noir Markers. The sentiment is stamped with Love Letter Memento Luxe Ink. Some crystal glitter and clear sequins added sparkle and shine.

Spectrum Noir Markers:

• Reds - CR3, CR7
• Soft Shading on Snow and Hat - IG1

Here's the front of the card.

 I tied with a piece of gray jute around the card to keep it closed.

Stay tuned! The entire collection is being released...very soon! Hint Hint: More sneak peeks on the other design team members blogs and Crafter's Companion US Facebook Page.

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Nordic Christmas Cool Christmas Stamp Set
Crafter's Companion Nordic Christmas Papercrafting CD-ROM
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth White Cardstock
Spectrum Noir Markers
Memento Dye Ink Pad Grey Flannel
Memento Luxe Ink Pad Love Letter
Scoring Board Adhesive
Glue Pen
Crystal Glitter
Clear Sequins
Gray Jute Rope
Computer and Printer
Paper Trimmer and Scissors