Playing Catch Up

Please say you've missed me.

Even though I haven't been posting to my blog, I have been really busy making beautiful digital creations for so many people!!

Each and every time I create images for someone, it feels like we become best friends.  I try to create something my clients will love and in the end, I might love the images more than they do.

A sampling of the artwork I've created for clients:
 

I almost always create a suite of designs for my clients so stop by their pages to see ALL I've created for them.

I'm going to be playing catch up for a while but let me know when you love someone's new images. 

It makes my creator heart so happy!

If you're wanting an image for your site or a new watermark (or anything else), just head over to my facebook page and send me a message.  Let's get started today!

 

Holla!

Have you been missing my creations?  I've been making a lot more digital art than paper art and cards.

What do you think?

Here's a small (seriously) sample of what I've created for some awesome clients lately:

Does your blog or website need to be kicked up a notch?  Let me help you!

Click or Scan this image to start a convo with me today.

How it all works:

  Contact me via email or facebook message.  Let me know what kind of work you'd like me to do for you.

  Pay half down.  Then I'll begin putting images together for your review.

  Once you love, LoVe, LOVE everything I've made, I'll send you a final invoice (less the deposit amount).  Once the invoice is paid, I'll send you all the files I've created for you.
  
Let's get started!
 

Sealed with Love

Are you ready for some cute Valentine's ideas?  The technique that stole my heart the most was the ombre effect with the sponge brayer.  On any light colored paper, you can create the most beautiful ombre effects.

  This card is for the Casual Stamper.  I purposely placed the items on the card at an angle so I wouldn't have to worry about making things straight.

  This treat bag is for the Avid Stamper.  I used these colors, in this order, to get the ombre effect:  Real Red + Flirty Flamingo + Pink Pirouette.  When doing ombre, I find it's easiest to start with the lightest color first and then work your way to the darkest color.  Gorgeous!

  This treat bag is also for the Casual Stamper.  The Scalloped Tag Topper Punch is for more than making tags.  Punch each side of a strip of paper and write it around a cello bag.  Cute!

Do you have this set?  Show me what you came up with.

 Let me know what you think!

Sealed with Love Stamp Set; Flirty Flamingo, Pink Pirouette, Real Red, Shimmery White, and Whisper White Cardstock; Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack; Sending Love Glassine Sheets; Gold Glimmer Paper; Flirty Flamingo, Pink Pirouette, and Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pads®; Sending Love Ribbon Combo Pack; Gusseted Cellophane Bags; Petite Café Gift Bags; Mini Paper Clips Combo Pack; Sending Love Embellishments; Stampin’ Dimensionals®; Big Shot™; Love Notes Framelits™ Dies; Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

Paper-Piecing Technique + YouTube Video

 

When I said I'd been busy, I wasn't kidding!

I'm a paper hoarder.  Are you a paper hoarder.

I. Am. A. Paper. Hoarder.

I save every last morsel of paper because you never know when you're going to need it. Right?

Cue video:

Here's the card I made for this video.Now, go make some gorgeous paper with all your scraps!

 Let me know what you think!

Labeler Alphabet Stamps; Whisper White, Watercolor Cardstock; Regals & Subtles Designer Series Paper; Rich Razzleberry, Pool Party, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pads®; Dazzling Diamonds Glitter; Aqua Painters®, Big Shot, Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies, Sparkle Embossing Folder, Sponge Daubers; Tear & Tape Adhesive, Dimensionals, Fast Fuse, Fine-Tip Glue Pen

Stitched Shapes Framelits + YouTube Video

Have you been on the fence about purchasing Stampin' Up!'s Stitched Framelits?  Do they really make that big of a difference?

Watch this video!

Yes.

They make a HUGE difference.

Order them from your local demonstrator straight away!!

Close up and personal with the cards I created for this video.  You're welcome.

 See the difference?  My vote is a giant YES for stitched framelits!!

 Let me know what you think!

Helping Me Grow Stamps; Kraft, Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Watercolor, Whisper White Cardstock; Regals Designer Series Paper;Bermuda Bay, Night of Navy, Pear Pizzazz, Rich RAzzleberry, So Saffron, Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin’ Pads®; Aqua Painters®, Big Shot, 2" Circle Punch, Layering Circles Framelits, Stitched Layering Framelits, Snips, Bone Folder; Fast Fuse, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive

Faux Chalk Technique + YouTube Video

 Have you seen this video yet?

It's fabulous!

It's always great to see a new technique and even more fun when I've made one of the samples.

Let me know what you think!

Marquee Messages, Watercolor Words Stamps; Smokey Slate, Basic Black, Shimmery White, Wild WAsabi Cardstock; Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack;Flirty Flamingo, Wild Wasabi, Craft White Classic Stampin’ Pads®; Silver Metallic Thread; Sponge Daubers, Aqua Painters®, Snips; Fast Fuse, Dimensionals
 

Be Thankful + Halloween Treats

Look what I made!

I made these projects for Stampin' Up! demonstrators to get extra ideas on ways to use their stamp sets.  Lucky for you, I can share this with everyone (since I made it.)

To break down each project set I do, I'm supposed to create a project for the avid, casual, and new stamper.  So smart!  So no matter where you are on the crafting spectrum, you can create these items.

  This card is for the New Stamper.  I used the Sparkle Embossing Folder for the base of the card.  To get your pumpkin all cute and colored, after you stamp your pumpkin, use your sponge dauber (in a circular motion) to color the inside.

  This project is for the Casual Stamper.  I bought these adorable straws at my local craft store and couldn't wait to use them.   To get the criumpled olive banner, literally crumple up your paper.

  This treat box is for the Avid Stamper.  There are lots of things going on with this project but that's the only reason it's for the avid stamper.
  
Let me know what you think!

Jar of Haunts and Labeler Alphabet Stamp Sets; Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Soft Suede, and Whisper White Cardstock; Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper; 2016-2018 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack; Black Ombre, Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Soft Suede, Tangerine Tango, and Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin’ Pads^®; Halloween Night Baker’s Twine; Linen Thread; Metallic Enamel Shapes; Stampin’ Dimensionals^®; Aqua Painters^®; Big Shot™; Everyday Jars Framelits™ Dies; Sparkle Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder; Baker’s Box, Popcorn Box, and Swirly Scribbles Thinlits™ Dies; 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) Circle, Medium Star, and Confetti Stars Border Punches; Sponge Daubers
 

I Stamped This

No.

Really.

I did stamp this.

...with the I Stamped This stamp set from Stampin' Up!.

To break down each project set I do, I'm supposed to create a project for the avid, casual, and new stamper.  So smart!  So no matter where you are on the crafting spectrum, you can create these items.

  This card is for the Casual Stamper.  I used the Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder and then used the aqua painter to color on top of the circles.  To get the ombre effect, don't re-ink while you're painting.

  This card is for the Avid Stamper.  I watercolored a large area on some watercolor paper and then used the Confetti Stars Border punch to get all the fun colored stars.  I used the fine-tip glue pen to adhere them to the hard.  A little tedious but totally worth it.  Yes?

  This tag is for the New Stamper.  No tricky stamping here!  I used the markers to color the silverware and the sentiment and viola!  A cute tag!!
  
Let me know what you think!

I Stamped This Stamp; Kraft, Vellum, and Whisper White Cardstock; Pop of Pink Specialty Designer Series Paper; 2015-2017 In Color Envelope Paper; Watercolor Paper; Bermuda Bay, Flirty Flamingo, Peekaboo Peach, Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, and Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin’ Pads®; VersaMark® Pad; White Stampin’ Emboss® Powder; Watermelon Wonder 5/8" Mini Striped Ribbon; Whisper White Thick Baker’s Twine; Linen Thread; Gusseted Cellophane Bags; Rhinestone Basic Jewels; Brights Sequin Assortment; Stampin’ Dimensionals®; Aqua Painters®; Big Shot™; Large Polka Dot Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder; Envelope Punch Board; Banner Triple and Medium Star Punches; 1/8" Circle and 1/8" Confetti Stars Border Punches
 

Pineapples & Banners for You

Are you a Stampin' Up! demonstrator?  Then you saw these fab projects in your inbox this morning.

I made these projects for your viewing and crafting pleasure.

To break down each project set I do, I'm supposed to create a project for the avid, casual, and new stamper.  So smart!  So no matter where you are on the crafting spectrum, you can create these items.

  This tag is for the New Stamper.  Nothing on this tag is extra fancy except the outlining on the banner.  And by fancy, I mean, super easy.  Literally draw an outline around the banner to make your words pop.

  This watercolored card is for the Casual Stamper.  I used an aqua painter, of course, and the Banners for You Photopolymer Bundle for the rest of the card.  When you buy the Framelits and stamp set together, you save 10%.  Sweet!

  This treat bag is for the Avid Stamper.  This project isn't as difficult as it looks.  Stamp your pineapple leaves on Whisper White cardstock a few times and then cut out the different "levels" to make them pop.  I used a bone folder to help curve up the tips.  The pineapple is gorgeous, isn't it?  To get this look, I inked the pineapple in Crushed Curry and then stamped it directly onto watercolor paper.  Because the paper is so uneven, the ink won't apply evenly (this is exactly what you want to happen.)  Before the ink dries, I used my aqua painter (my tool of choice these days) to color in the spots I needed ink by using the ink already on the paper.  This creates different hues of the ink and I think it looks marvelous.
  
Let me know what you think!



Pineapple Stamp; Banners for You Stamp Set; Kraft and Whisper White Cardstock; Glassine Sheets; Watercolor Paper; Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Island Indigo, Old Olive, Peekaboo Peach, Pool Party, Soft Suede, and Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin’ Pads®; VersaMark® Pad; Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Write® Marker; White Stampin’ Emboss® Powder; Linen Thread; Metallics Sequin Assortment; Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape; Stampin’ Dimensionals®; Aqua Painters®; Big Shot™; Bunch of Banners Framelits Dies; Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
 

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