Stamp Anniething - Melanie with Ornaments Holiday Tag

Happy Holidays! Christmas is almost here and I've made one last tag using the adorable digital stamp from Stamp Anniething called Melanie with Ornaments. I had so much fun making this shaker tag. The shaker dies are also available from Stamp Anniething. I used Shaker Basics Set 2 and the Winter Add On-Holiday Tag.

I printed and colored this stamp using Copic markers (colors listed below). I cut out two of the Winter Add On-Holiday dies using craft foam and one using silver glitter paper. I like using craft foam to build the shaker thicker so that the shaker bits move more freely. Plus I like using liquid glue to glue the layers instead of foam tape. I don't like the shaker bits sticking on the sides of foam tape. Next cut out the back piece using the tag die from Shaker Basics Set 2 using white cardstock and also a piece of acetate. 

To assemble the pieces, first glue the two foam pieces together with strong adhesive liquid glue. Then glue the glitter cardstock to the front. Let the glue dry before continuing. Next, add your shaker bits. Then glue on the acetate. Let the glue dry before shaking it! 

Cut a piece of baker's twine about 10 inches. Tie knots on both ends so it doesn't unravel. Fold in the center and adhere to the tag. I used a glue dot. You will sandwich the twine with the back piece to hold it in place. Apply liquid glue or strong adhesive tape for the backing. 

Optional:  Add some flowers and leaves to the corners of your tag. You can embellish with anything you like. You can use jelly dots, enamel dots, rhinestones, etc. 

Copic markers used:

Hair: E43, E55, E53, E42

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Blue: B06, B04, B02, B00, B000

Red: R89, R56, R85, R81

Green: YG97, YG95, YG91

Silver (tops of ornaments): T5, T3

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season. Stay safe and stay healthy. See you in 2021!

Paper Nest Dolls - Emma with Panda

I just adore panda bears. I think they are the cutest among all the bears. When I saw this Paper Nest Dolls digital stamp, Emma with Panda, I knew I had to make a birthday card. I decided to make a winter-themed birthday card, since I have several friends that have birthdays in the winter. 

To make this 6" x 6" card, I made the digital stamp 3-3/4"H and let the computer auto-adjust the width so that there is no distortion in the image. Then I printed the stamp, colored it with Copics (colors listed below), added a few white dots with a gel pen, and fussy cut it.

I added die cut white trees and a picket fence. I used gold-mirror cardstock to cut out the stars. I printed the Happy Birthday sentiment then cut it out with a die. I added some pearl embellishments and my card was done. I hope you give this card a try, so easy and fun to make!

Copic markers used:

Hair: E44, E43, E42, E41

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Cheeks: R32, R30

Blue: B06, B04, B02, B00, B000

Black: T9, T7, T5, T3

White: T2, T1, Blender

Thank you for stopping by today! If you have questions or comments, please post them below. Have a great day!

Blank Page Muse - Christmas Joy Holiday Dress Card

Hello BPM Fans! Christmas is just a week away and with the colder weather here, I’m really in the Christmas mood. This year I am making a variety of styles of Christmas cards and classic and vintage ones are always a favorite. Today’s card features the adorable Blank Page Muse stamp called Christmas Joy Holiday Dress designed by Rick St. Dennis. 

This is the perfect stamp to use for entering a project in the Blank Page Muse December challenge, “Celebrate!” 

For this card, I cut out a couple of flourishes and pine branches out of gold mirror paper using a metal die. You can also use stickers that are similar if you don’t have a these dies or a die cutting machine. I also added some pre-made paper poinsettia flowers. The white mat with scalloped edges is also cut from a metal die. If you don’t have a similar die, use a paper trimmer to cut a rectangle shape. There are many substitutions you can make to decorate your card. You just need this beautiful stamp.

Supplies:

• Blank Page Muse Stamp: Christmas Joy Holiday Dress by Rick St. Dennis
• White cardstock to stamp your image.
• White cardstock (base card) cut to 8-1/2"W x 6"H. Score at 4-1/4" and fold in half.
• White cardstock (card front) cut to 3-1/2"W x 4-5/8"H - I used a die, but you can use a paper trimmer.
• Gold cardstock (mat) cut to 4-1/8"W x 5-7/8" H
• Red patterned paper or red cardstock cut to 3-7/8"W x 5-3/4"H
• Coloring medium of choice. I used Copic markers.
• Scissors
• Your favorite adhesive
• Paper trimmer
• 1 white and 2 red one-inch paper poinsettias
• Sentiment of choice
• The following embellishments are optional and/or can be substituted with what you have in your stash:
• Flourish die cuts (substitution can be leaves)
• Pine branch die cuts (substitution can be leaves)
• Glitter glue - I used Stickles in Crystal color (substitution can be any glitter glue)
• Glossy Accents (substitution can be Diamond Glaze)
• Sparkle pen - I used Spectrum Noir in clear color (substitution can be Wink of Stella)

Copic markers used:

• Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
• Hair: E49, E44, E42
• Red: R89, R59, R46, R24
• Green: YG97, YG95, YG93, YG91
• Yellow: Y38, Y15, Y11
• Turquoise: BG49, BG57, BG45
• Brown: E18, E15, E11
• White: T5, T3, T1, Blender
• Snow: T5, T3, T1, B00, B000, Blender

Instructions:

• Stamp image on white cardstock and color. Make sure you color the ground.
• Cut out the stamp, trimming close to the image and adhere to the white cardstock.

• Stamp the sentiment
• Adhere the gold cardstock (mat) to the base card
• Adhere the red patterned paper to the gold cardstock
• Cut out the flourishes and pine branches using gold cardstock and adhere them to the opposite corners (I ended up using only on branch per corner).

• Adhere the poinsettias on top of the flourishes and pine branches
• Add Glossy Accents to the ornaments/baubles
• Add glitter glue to the stars, feathers, holly, and zig-zag design on tree pots
• Add glitter pen to the hat, shoes, and dress

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you give this card a try. There is still time to make cards to send to friends and family.  If you have any questions or comments, please leave them below.

Conie Fong Art & Design - Angel Messenger

It's been a tough year for me this year as quite of few of my church friends have passed away. Knowing that they are in a better place brings me comfort. I try to send their families a sympathy card, but sometimes it's hard to find the right one. I have found Conie Fong Art & Design's Angel Messenger digital stamp just perfect for sympathy cards. The A2 size card I made is clean and simple so all you have to do is print and color and add a sentiment of choice. 

There's a lot going on in the Conie Fong Art & Design Facebook Group! There are monthly challenges and give-aways! Check out the announcements for all the details. There is also a sale!! 30% off with minimum purchase of $5! Check it out! 

I printed the digital stamp 3-1/4"H and let the computer auto-adjust the width so there wouldn't be any distortion in the image. I colored the stamp using Copic markers (colors listed below). I used a Thinking of You stamp for the sentiment. I used a scallop die to cut out the frame and trimmed my image to fit. I die cut out a white cardstock mat and then adhered all the layers to the base card. I die cut 3 purple and 3 white hearts and adhered 2 on the front and 4 inside (2 on opposite corners). 

Copic markers used:

Hair: E29, E23, E11, E21
Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
Cheeks: R32, R30
Eyes: E35, E13
Purple: V17, V15, V01, V000
Green: YG45, YG25, YG03
Yellow: Y38, Y35, Y32
Doves: W3, W1, W0
Cloud: B93, B41, Blender

I will be making a few of these cards so I have them on hand when I need them. 

Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day! If you have any comments or questions, please leave them below.

Blank Page Muse - Bright and Colorful Holiday Ornament

One thing I've always loved are handmade ornaments. I have kept ones made by my kids and hang them on the Christmas tree every year. Every year, I try to make a handmade ornament and this year I created one that could be used on my Christmas tree or can be used all year round as a decoration.

The double-sided ornament is made from chipboard, stamped, and sealed with Glossy Accents so they will last for many many years. They make great stocking stuffers and gifts. Plus they are fun to make! I hope you will give them a try.

SIDE 1                           SIDE 2

Supplies:

• Blank Page Muse Stamps: Background Grunge Stamp Sheet by Pam Bray and Small Butterfly by Pam Bray
• Chipboard - either 30pt or 22pt
• Ornament die or circle die, minimum size 3". I used Lawn Fawn's Stitched Circle Tags Dies
• Black solvent ink, such as Staz-On
• Acrylic stamping block
• Washi tape
• White gesso
• Washi tape - this is for texture. Use any pattern.
• Distress ink or Distress Oxide: Squeezed Lemonade, Spiced Marmalade, Peacock Feathers, Seedless Preserves, Black Soot
• Distress ink applicator
• Distress Collage Medium or Mod Podge (matte or glossy)
• Strong white glue
• Glossy Accents or Diamond Glaze
• Paint brush
• Black 1/4" wide ribbon - approximately 9"
• Optional items: Charms

Instructions:

• Using an ornament or circle die, cut 2 die cuts with chipboard
• Using a paint brush, apply a thin layer of Gesso on one side of each of the die cuts. You will only need to do one side since we will be gluing these two pieces together. Let dry completely.
• Adhere the washi tape in various areas

• Apply another thin coat of Gesso and let it dry

• Using the black ink pad and background stamps, stamp a few of the background images. When stamping chipboard, I find it easier to place the chipboard on top of the larger stamps and rub it.

• Apply another thin coat of Gesso, making sure you can still see the stamps through the Gesso. Let it dry.
• Now stamp your focal stamps. Design your ornament how you like it! Let the ink dry.

• Apply the colorful distress inks in various places. Apply the Black Soot in on the edges of the ornament.

• Using a paint brush, apply a coat of the Distress Collage Medium or Mod Podge. Let it dry.
• Using a paint brush, apply a generous coat of Glossy Accents. Add the charm while it is still wet. Add a little extra Glossy Accents to make sure the charm is secure. Let it dry.  NOTE: If you have charms that have the ring on top, break it off with two jewelry pliers. Hold the charm with one pliers and twist off the ring with the other pliers.

• Using strong white glue, adhere the two back sides together to form the ornament.

• Insert a charm in the ribbon and tie the ribbon onto the ornament. If you used a circle die, you will need to punch a hole and thread your ribbon through. Your masterpiece is done!

I hope you give this ornament a try. Check out the Blank Page Muse Art Rubber Stamps store for a large collection of amazing red rubber stamps, stencils, paper and more!

I had so much fun making these ornaments that I just had to make a steampunk Santa ornament with the same background stamps I used above, along with two stamps from the Steampunk'd Christmas Holiday set. 

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you are enjoying the ornament blog hop!

~Betty~

Rachelle Anne Miller Creative Studios - Animal Tree

I am running behind this year and have not gotten my Christmas tree up yet. It doesn't take long to put it up since it's a pre-lit tree. That was always the hardest part of putting up the tree. I wish I could get some cute helpers like these in Rachelle Anne Miller's digital stamp called Animal Tree! This digital stamp is so cute, I couldn't just make a card, I also had to make a tile coaster!

Don't forget to enter a project in December's monthly challenge to win free digital stamps. The theme is Anything Goes and the optional twist is Holiday.  

I will post the instructions for the card here. The instructions on how to make tile coasters are in my previous blog post. 

For this A2 size card, I colored the digital image using Copic markers (colors listed below). The digital image size is 3"W x 3-1/4"H.  The sentiment is an old one from Hero Arts...and I mean old, it's on a wooden block and dated 2003. It's one of my favorite stamps.

Copic markers used:

Green: G28, G17, G05, G02, G00

White (bunny): T5, T3, T1, Blender

Pink: RV10, RV00, RV000

Brown (squirrel): E29, E09, E97, E95, E01

Blue: B06, B04, B02, B00, B0000

Red: R39, R46, R29, R43

Yellow: Y24, Y38, Y17, Y13, Y02

Snow: BV23, B01, Blender

Thank you for stopping by! If you have any questions or comments, please leave them below. Have a Merry Christmas!

Conie Fong Art & Design - Holiday Gnomes Tile Coasters

Christmas is just a couple of weeks away and if you still need a cute gift, I have the perfect solution! These ceramic tile coasters using Conie Fong's Holiday Gnomes and Christmas Gnomes are adorable and they are quick and easy to make. Even the kiddos can make them with a little assistance. Give it a try!

Supplies:

• Conie Fong Art & Design digtial stamps: Holiday Gnomes and Christmas Gnomes
• 4 white 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" ceramic tiles 
• White Tissue Paper (1 large sheet, less wrinkles the better)
• Tape
• 2 sheets of 8-1/2" x 11" White Cardstock
• Mod Podge (Matte or Glossy)
• 1" Sponge Paintbrush
• Scissors
• Alcohol Markers
• Heat Gun (optional)
• Emery board or nail file
• Acrylic Enamel Spray - I used Dupli-Color Clearcoat Multi-Purpose Coating

Instructions:

• Use software of choice to print your images. Each digital image should be 3" tall. Set up your software so that it only prints two images per sheet. When you cut the tissue, the tissue will be 5" x 5".
• Smooth out the tissue paper and wrap it around the cardstock and tape it to the back. To lessen the bulk, cut the corners as shown below. 

• Print the images. Do not remove them from the cardstock. 
• Color the images with the tissue attached to the cardstock. The tissue is thin and will bleed through. 
• Cut the images in 5" squares. DO NOT cut around the images. You won't be able to hide the cut lines.

• Clean the tops of the tiles with rubbing alcohol to remove dust and oils.
• Using your sponge paintbrush, apply a thin coat of Mod Podge onto the tile.
• Carefully place the tissue on the tile, centering the image. Starting from the center, gently use your fingers to press down the tissue paper. Try to get as much of the air out and smooth out the wrinkles. There will be wrinkles, this will add texture to your project!

• Carefully add a generous amount of Mod Podge to the top. Spread out the Mod Podge evenly, but don't rub it too hard or too long or you will tear the tissue.

• Let the tiles dry overnight or you can speed dry them with a heat gun.
• Using an emery board or nail file, trim off the excess tissue.

• Spray the acrylic enamel onto the tiles. Wait for 15 minutes then spray another coat (or whatever your spray directions indicate). Let the enamel dry and cure for a day or two before handling.
• For the bottom of the tile, add some felt feet so that the tiles don't scratch the furniture. 

Your project is complete! Tie some pretty ribbon around it for a beautiful gift.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed this project. Happy Holidays! 

Blank Page Muse - Let Your Light Shine!

Greetings BPM Fans! Did you know that gnomes are a symbol of good luck? Farmers still use them today to watch over livestock and crops. They place gnomes in the rafters of the barn or put them in their gardens. I just think they are so cute. Just check out this adorable one from Blank Page Muse called Gnome Starbright. This stamp set comes with a 5" tree and the sentiment, Let Your Light Shine. I colored him in Christmas colors, but you can color him any color for any occasion card or project.

 I hope this card inspires you to enter the Blank Page Muse December Challenge, "Celebrate!" This is a really fun card to make! 

I made this 6"x 6" card using distress inks for the background and added stars using the Stars template available at Blank Page Muse. To add the stars, I added glitter to texture paste, mixed it well, then used the stencil to add the stars. All the supplies and instructions to make this card are listed below. Give it a try!

Supplies:

• Blank Page Muse stamps: Gnome Starbright set
• Blank Page Muse stencil: Stars
• White cardstock cut to 12"W x 6"H, scored at 6", folded in half. This is the base card.
• Black cardstock cut to 5-7/8"W x 5-7/8"H for the mat.
• White bristol or watercolor paper cut to 5-3/4"W x 5-3/4"H.
• White cardstock for the sentiment
• Black cardstock to mat the sentiment
• Distress ink: Tumbled Glass, Stormy Sky, Faded Jeans, Black Soot
• Ink blending tools
• Water & paint brush or water spritzer
• Art Masking tape. I use Eclipse Art Masking Tape.
• Black ink pad
• White gel pen
• Coloring medium of choice. I used Copic markers.
• Transparent texture paste. I used Ranger Texture Paste/Transparent Gloss.
• Silver glitter - fine or extra fine
• Palette knife to apply texture paste
• Paper trimmer
• Scissors

Instructions:

• Using the bristol or watercolor paper, stamp the gnome toward the bottom of the paper. 

• The gnome will need to be masked so that when the tree is stamped, a few of the branches will appear to be behind the gnome. Place a small piece of masking paper onto bond paper and stamp the gnome. Using scissors, cut out the gnome.

• For this card, a snow scene will be created so a mask needs to be created. Using a 6"W x 3"H piece of masking tape, place it on a piece of bond paper. Draw the snow across the masking tape then cut using scissors.

• Color the gnome with your favorite coloring medium
• After coloring the gnome, adhere the gnome and snow masks

• Using your blending tool and distress inks, ink blend the sky. use the lighter colors towards the gnome and darker colors towards the edges and corners.

• Spritz water onto the sky area making sure there are some "stars" of different sizes.
• Remove the snow mask, but leave the one on the gnome in tact.

• Stamp the tree 

• To add the big silver stars in the sky, first mix the glitter into the texture paste. 

• Tape the stencil onto the card then use the palette knife to spread a thin layer of texture paste. Lift off the stencil carefully. Let dry until before adding the big star.

• After adding the texture paste for the big star, ensure it is dry before moving onto the next step. A hair dry or heat gun can be used to speed up the drying process.
• Remove the mask from the gnome.
• Using your coloring medium of choice, draw and color some snow drifts.

• Stamp the sentiment, trim to size. Cut a mat using black cardstock.

• Adhere the mat and sentiment to the card front.
• Adhere the card front to the black mat.
• Adhere the black mat onto the base card.
• Using a white gel pen, add a few snowflakes in the sky and on the tree. the card is complete!

I hope you give this card a try! I appreciate you stopping by today. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them below. ~Betty~

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