Colorista Online Coloring Course

Hello friends!

Have you signed up for the FREE Spectrum Noir Colorista Online Adult Coloring Course? If not, you can get signed up HERE.

How exciting...right!! You get eight weeks of FREE coloring tips, videos, exclusive downloadable content & more. Week 1 has already started, but you can still join.

Here's what I have done so far for my week 1 coloring practice using the downloaded coloring page:

I'm coloring with the brand new Spectrum Noir Colorista Markers that will be launched August 30th on HSN. You will be able to buy them on that day...until they sell out. Which I'm sure will happen super fast! So be quick to order if you want them.

I did managed to snap a few picks when I was blending a couple of the flowers. For this first flower, I colored a base layer of Lemon Spectrum Noir Colorista Marker.

Next, working on 2 petals at a time, I colored on some Moonlight Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen.

I added on some Pink Champagne Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen.

Then I used the Moonlight Sparkle Marker again to blend where the 2 colors of sparkle pens meet.

I love how this turned out!

Here's another color combo. I started with the Cyan Spectrum Noir Colorista Marker.

Then added a bit of Cobalt Colorista Marker.

Then used the Cyan marker again to blend where the 2 colors meet, and fill  in the remaining white area of the flower petals

For the purple flower, I colored with the Purple and Cyan Colorista Marker. To color the orange flower, I used Gold and Marigold Colorista Markers.

Join in the fun!

Mark your calendar for the big HSN Craft Event coming August 30th and get in on the world launch of NEW Crafter's Companoin & Spectrum Noir Colorista Products! Oh...and a BUNCH more new and exciting goodies too!

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Colorista Coloring!

Stenciled - Day 1

Hey crafters!

I've been a little stencil happy lately. I signed up for the Stenciled Online Card Class. The class is all about creative ways to use stencils on cards. So fun! I managed to get all the homework done for Day 1. Days 2 - 4 ... yeah ... still a work in progress!

This first one I used the Tim Holtz Harlequin Stencil and Distress Ink. The tag is stamped with Crafter's Companion Sentimentals Collection - Friends and Family set and heat embossed. I think this turned out very "Mae West" :)

This next one is embossing with stencils. The birds stencil is from The Crafter's Workshop. The color is added with distress inks and foam blending tools...and a little flick of water to create the random spots. Sentiment is from Avery Elle - Love Notes. Onyx cardstock for the base is form A Muse Studio. I  A Muse cardstock because it's white on one side and color on the other. Perfect for making cards!

Here's an uber cool card using a a small brick stencil from The Crafter's Workshop and Dylusions Ink Sprays. All those fun stamps are from Paper Smooches Slang Gang. A MUST HAVE SET! The button is from Sweet Stamp Shop.

The "love" window is made form a Tim Holtz die. The white panel behind the window is covered with Dry Rock Candy glitter. Hearts I cut out by hand.

  

The next 2 cards are done by layering and masking with stencils.  This one I used Tim Holtz Rays stencil and a cloud stencil that I cut out myself. Distress inks for sponging. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this stamp set is from A Muse Studio - Love is in the Air. BTW...it's on SALE until Feb 14th HERE.  I watercolored the buildings and windows with Distress Markers and a water brush pen.

 

Before the inks completely dried...I dusted with Diamond Embossing Powder from A Muse Studio. WOW! The nice thing about adding "glitter" embossing powder is the extra shine you get along with the bing of the glitter. Ah-mazing! 

 

 

I pulled a Spellbinders Impressabilities stencil to create this next card. The sentiment is from another A Muse Studio set called Thank You Mix. It's one of my go-to sets.

 

 

Before lifting the stencil from the paper, I spritz on sparkle spray.

 

 

I look forward to a few more days of "learning" with stencils!

Life is good :)

Paper Smooches 2013 Calendar Class

I am sooooo exicted to be teaching this month!  Check it...

Saturday, December 15th at Stamp Works in Chandler, AZ
Paper Smooches Calendar
10am – 2pm
$35
It's time for another calendar project! This 2013 desk calendar features florals and leaves from several Paper Smooches stamp sets. You are going to LOVE the clean & simple style with just the right touches of bling and ribbons. Each page packs plenty of warmth and cheerfulness for any desk! I'll be sharing a few tips and tricks to get more out of your stamps. Personalized calendars make great gifts for teachers, students, family and friends. Would you like to make 2 of these calendars at the class? No problem if you are a seasoned stamper!

*Required class supplies: your favorite paper cutter for trimming 8.5" x 11" cardstock, tweezers, detail scissors, Quickie glue pen, your favorite Crystal Glitter, Crystal Stickles Glitter Glue, foam dimensional tape, hand wipes and basic stamp kit supplies you like to use.

Contact store to register
Stamp Works
(480) 899-5958 begin_of_the_skype_highlightingFREE end_of_the_skype_highlightin
238 W Wall Street
Chandler AZ 85225

Happy Easter

Here's another creation using the fun Bunny Dies set from A Muse Studio.

All supplies to make this card are available from A Muse Studio.

House Mouse 100th Challenge Blog Hop!

I'm SO EXCITED! Today is our 100th House Mouse Monday Challenge!!!

GIT-R-DONE!

We are celebrating with a BIG BLOG HOP --AND a TON of prizes! I'm not EVEN gonna try and list all the goodies you can win from our very generous sponsors and some of the members of our DT...just go check it all out HERE.

Our 100th Challenge is hosted by Lisa Cook - Buttons, Bows & Bling!

Lisa is soooo talented...and we are sad that this is her last challenge with us on the Design Team.

Make SURE to continue and visit her blog to keep up on all her exciting crafty happenings!


This is one of the card designs in my upcoming HM class. Colored with Prismacolor Pencils & Gamsol...of course. Isn't it adorable!

I've got all the challenge goodies on this one!


Mudpie sure knows how to juggle those peanuts. He also left a trail on the inside of the card .


Now...about those prizes.....

I have a prize to give away for our 100th challenge! A kit for my upcoming House Mouse - Mouse Bounce Class!! The winner will get everything to make this card...plus 2 others!!! Click HERE to see the class samples.

Alllllllrighty then....you House Mouse lovers know what to do...GO FORTH AND STAMP! Remember...if you want a chance to win some prizes, you MUST follow the rules of the blog hop.

Your next stop is Lorraine. Don't forget to leave comments...we love hearing from our House Mouse friends!

Take Time to Smell the Flowers

It's time for House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge #95 - May Flowers
Make a project using flowers as your inspiration. See all the challenge details, design team samples and prize info. on the House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge Blog. I hope you find time to join us for this challenge!
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This is a card I designed for class. The flowers have super sparkly glitter on them. All coloring done with Prismacolor pencils & OMS.


Here's a few of the ladies busy coloring during the class.


Here's a peek at how I color:



I had a fantastic time teaching this class. Everyone did a great job bringing their House Mouse critters to life!

Welcome Spring House Mouse

Well...I finally got around to finishing up my card for the House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge. So here ya go :)

Today is challenge #91 and "Welcome Spring" is our theme. Make a project using at least one House Mouse image to welcome in the New Spring Season. Get all the challenge and prize details over on the House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge Blog.



Now on to my news. I will be teaching some House Mouse & Friends classes at Stamp Works in Chandler and this card is one of the designs we will be making. It's going to be fun! Stay tuned to my blog and the Stamp Works blog for dates and times.

Let's get together

I have some fun stuff planned...

Click HERE to check out the updates on my Workshops, Classes and Events blog.

December Calendar Page

Hello December!

Here's my calendar page for this month. I stamped the A Muse Wreath and Berries image then added X-Mas Red Stickles to the berries. I stamped Tiny Holly on the 25th :) Sooooo cute!!



I hope you enjoyed seeing all 12 months of my 2010 calendar project. How would you like to make one for 2011? Welllllll.....I'm teaching my "It's a Date 2011" Calendar Class one last time over at Paper Vineyard - Thursday December 16th. Click HERE for information.



Don't live in the area...or just can't find time to take the class? Not a problem. The calendars are available to purchase and download from A Muse Artstamps HERE. All proceeds from the sale of the A Muse 2011 Calendars will benefit Charley's Fund.

Recipe:
Stamps - A Muse Artstamps Wreath and Berries, Tiny Holly
Paper - Red Gingham
Ink - Tim Holtz Diststress ink Shabby Shutters and Fired Brick
Misc. -Stickles X-Mas Red