Stampin Friends Blog Hop

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome to the Stampin Friends Blog Hop! This month’s theme is Flowers and Mom. If you are following along the hop, you have arrived from Maureen's blog. Be sure to read through my blog, comment below and continue to Barbara's blog. If you get lost along the way, you can find a list of Blog Hoppers at the end of each Blog.

Here are the projects I created for this month’s hop.

I used the 6 x 6 pad by Pebbles called Girl Squad to create the card.  I then used Whip Cream Cardstock from Fun Stampers Journey to create the card base and sentiment pieces.  The sentiment comes from a stamp set from Spellbinders.

The focal point, the flower, was created using Liquid Color by Fun Stampers Journey in Watermelon Fusion, following a technique I saw from Jennifer McGuire on Watercolor paper.  She took regular watercolors, which I do not have, and dropped the colors on the saturated image with the color and rolled it around.  The technique was really impressive, but I think my image was too small and too detailed to get the same effect.  I still like the way it came out though.

Here is a detailed look of just the flower:

I did stamp the flower onto Watercolor paper with Clear Pigment ink and White Embossing powder.  The flower stamp is from the Cottage Bouquet stamp set from Fun Stampers Journey.

 My project, is the same idea as my card, just as a tag, so I can add it to a gift for mom for Mother's Day.

Here is another view of the tag.

The Black Licorice Sparkle tape is from Fun Stampers Journey.

Thank you for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment and then don’t forget to go to the next hopper to continue hopping along.

1. Stephanie Jandrow - 
2. Jo Blackman - 
3. Jean Bolen Beaulieu - 
4. Teri Pocock -
5. Tiziana Milano -
6. Kim Quade -
7. Heidi Collins - 
8. Katja Ettig -
9. Rachael Rife USA-
10.  Maureen Rauchfuss USA - 
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12. Barbara Welch -
13.  Anne Marie Hile
14.  Melissa Thomas

8/3/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am having so much fun crafting lately.  I have some new projects coming soon to my blog, so check back often.

Today I want to share with you my absolute favorite card from my July Card Class.

This was a fun new technique that I had to try. 
I first started with a piece of Butter Cream Cardstock that I embossed with the Layered Scallops Embossing Folder.  I then took Catalina Splash, Lovely Blue and Lavender Fusion Liquid Colors and mixed a little bit of water to them on a block.  Using a Blender Pen, I added the colors randomly to the piece of Cardstock.  That's it.  Pretty cool effect?

I then layered the card and stamped the shell from Beach Treasures Stamp Set.  I colored it lightly with a brown Journey Color Burst pencil and then brushed on a little Sparkle Silk over the top.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Beach Treasures, Cottage Bouquet
Paper: Butter Cream Cardstock, Pretty Amethyst Cardstock, Pool Play Cardstock
Ink: Hazelnut Blend, Catalina Splash
Liquid Color: Catalina Splash, Lovely Blue , Lavender Fusion
Silk: Beach Ball, Sparkle, Bubble Gum
Dies: Beach Treasures, Journey Circles
Tools: Blender Pen, Corner Rounder
Embossing Folder: Layered Scallops 
Accessories: Pool Play Sparkle Tape, Pearls

7/9/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

This week has been a hot one here in Southern California.  We have had the air conditioning on a lot with temperatures up to 115 degrees.  It is insane.
I have to say with the house so cool, I have been getting some projects done, which is good.

Today, I want to share with you the 4th card we created at Convention.   It is using the Cottage Bouquet set again, but with a different color theme.

The flowers were stamped with  Catalina Splash and Denim Days ink onto Whip Cream cardstock and then colored with Catalina Splash and Lemon Drop Liquid Color.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Cottage Bouquet
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Lemon Grass Cardstock, Good Life Prints
Ink: Black Licorice, Denim Days, Catalina Splash, Lemon Grass
Dies: Cottage Bouquet, Pocket Cuts
Liquid Color: Catalina Splash, Lemon Drop
Accessories: Lemon Grass Satin Ribbon, Journey Natural Thread, Pearls, Journey Glaze

7/7/12

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today I want to share the third card we created at Convention.  I love this card.  It is colorful and bright.

The flowers were made by using daubers with liquid color and reinkers, making circles on a piece of Whip Cream Cardstock.  We then stamped the flowers over the top and then die cut them out.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Cottage Bouquet, Many Thanks ATS
Paper: Whip Cream Cardstock, Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock,
Ink: Black Licorice, Rich Coral, Watermelon Fusion, Citrus Cooler, Beach Breeze, Lemon Grass
Liquid Color: Lemon Drop, Cool Pool
Silk: Black Licorice
Dies: Cottage Bouquet
Accessories: Journey Sequins-Special Celebrations, Journey Glaze, Journey Sparkle Cuts

7/3/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today I want to share with you a card we created at Convention.  I think this one was my favorite because of the colors and the cute little sentiment.

To create the background, we first used liquid color and dabbed it onto the Whip Cream Cardstock with daubers, in the patterns we wanted.  Once that was dry, we stamped the Flower Tangle background over the top with Beach Breeze Ink Pad.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Flower Tangle, Color Pop
Paper: Black Licorice Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock Cardstock, Mirror Silver
Ink: Black Licorice, Beach Breeze
Liquid Color: Sweet Pear, Cool Pool, Banana Cream
Accessories: Whip Cream Thread, Button Up, Journey Glaze

7/1/18

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today is the day!  Today is the day the new Fun Stampers Journey 18-19 Inspiration Book and Catalog goes live.  I can't wait to share it with you.

Doesn't the cover look pretty?  It is full of great products and colors.  It just makes you want to open it up and see what is inside.

Inside you will find:

• 22 new stamp sets
• 21 new stamp and die sets
• 7 new background stamps
• 21 new dies
• 4 new stencils
• 37 new ATS (Artist Trading Stamps) 
• 3 new ATS dies
• 7 new embossing folders
• 2 new embossing powders
• 21 new accessories
• 5 new tools
• 8 new bags and boxes
• 6 new ink colors
• 6 new cardstock colors
• 3 new washi tape sets
• 5 new ribbons
• 3 new threads and twines
• 6 new pattern paper sets
• 3 new liquid colors
• 2 new PanPastels
• 2 new silks
• 2 new Color Splashes
• 2 new planners
• 1 new Mini Platinum

Not only that, there are over 550 ideas to look at, get inspiration from or just to make your own. 
Do you want to see it?  Here is the link to the online version.    If you want a copy of your own, please contact me at pinkzebrapapercreations@gmail.com

To introduce the catalog to my customers in my local area, I had a catalog reveal party.  I had all the new products that I purchased at convention out on display and they were able to make a card.  Here is the card we created:

I hope you enjoy looking through the wonderful products we have to offer and then give me a call or send me an email to place your order.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: In the Tropics, Everyday Script
Paper: Watermelon Fusion Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock, Colorful Journey Prints
Ink: Limeade Splash, Kiwi Slice, Watermelon Fusion, Lemon Drop, Black Licorice
Dies: In the Tropics, Everyday Script
Accessories: Botanical Tape, Fashion Silver

4/14/18 Bird of a Feather Blog Hop

Welcome to the 

Birds of a Feather Blog Hop

This is a blog hop featuring projects featuring our feathered friends and their gorgeous feathers!

You should have arrived from Connie's blog, but if you need to start at the beginning, head over to Connie Can Crop 

This is a one day blog hop, but you have until Sunday at 10pm to finish hopping and leaving your love for all of these talented crafters.

One lucky hopper will win this gorgeous stamp from Fun Stampers Journey donated by Connie Can Crop.

What do you need to do to win? Easy... become  a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a comment letting them know what you like best about their projects.

You will have until 10 pm Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments on every blog to be eligible to win. 

Winners will be announced on Wednesday 4/18/18 at Connie Can Crop.

Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment along the way!

Now the card I would like to share with you today.

When I saw this stamp set, I knew I wanted to create a Mother's Day card.

To create the blue background I used Catalina Splash Liquid Color and water.  I added a few drops to a block and added some water.  I then "smashed" my Pool Play paper into the puddle I created.  After it was dry, I die cut an oval out of it.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Pretty Birds, Annual Celebration
Paper: Butter Cream Cardstock, Fresh Forest Cardstock, Pool Play Cardstock
Ink: Black Licorice, River Stone
Dies: Journey Ovals, Border Details
Embossing Folder: Petal Wall
Accessories:  Candy Minis, Fire and Ice (BB)
Colored with: Catalina Splash Liquid Color, Color Burst Pencils

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my project. 

Next head on over to Amanda's blog.

Here's our line up in case you get lost along the way.

Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

Kim-www.pinkzebrapapercreations.blogspot.com   

  Amanda- https://salnclts76.blogspot.com/

Alicia- http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/

Sarah- https://sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com/

Veronica- https://vickyscrappingpassion.blogspot.com/

Miranda- http://www.nanasscrapspot.com

Rebecca-http://rebeccaanndesigns.com/home2/rebeccaa/

Happy Everything Card

Good Morning Crafty Friends,
I hope you are having a wonderful day.  I hope you have big plans for this weekend that involve something crafty.
Today I would like to share with you a card I created for a challenge I am in.
The challenge was to create a card using a sample from the Fun Stampers Journey catalog, but we had to use different colors and stamps.
I chose the image on page 93 and made this from the sketch:

The rose is made by using a drop of Candy Apple Liquid Color on a drop and adding some water to it.  I then stamped the image on Color Splash paper with River Stone ink and then laid the paper in the water mix.  Tada!  Isn't it beautiful?!

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Dear Rose, Greeting Trends
Paper: Bubble Gum Cardstock, Pool Play Cardstock, Lemon Grass Cardstock, Whip Cream Cardstock, Color Splash
Dies: Journey Ovals, Dear Rose, Heart Strip
Liquid Color: Candy Apple
Ink: River Stone
Accessories: Journey Natural Twine, Rhinestones