Snowbunnybella

Oh isn't she sweet!!!! My friend Alli Miles sent me a rak of some wonderful stamped bella images. Alli did a super nice job of stamping them in an ink compatible with my copics and also on nice thick white cs (my guess is that it is papertrey). This is snowbunny bella. I used her for today's color challenge on SCS. I don't often reach for the purple (guess it reminds me of easter) but it sure does pop off the page! My favorite accent is the little stick pin I made with pom poms, I thought it went so well with her coat!

The pretty snowflakes are the rak I received from Julee Tilman. They are her own Verve Visual creation, love them!

I used post it notes to mask off the bottom of my purple layer to create the snow. I sponged the whole thing in white craft ink then covered it with ep. Wish you could see all the sparkle irl!
Here is the close up of the bella herself. I applied the liquid applique and before I heat set it I sprinked it with glitter. I then heat set it to puff it up! So Cute!
Here is the lovely RAK card she sent me with the stamped images. Alli's cards are so great, love the colors she put together with this fun Wreathabella. Thanks again Alli!

Snowflake Wreath

This was for today's metallic challenge! The only thing I had kicking around was foil...so I created my edge with it. This wonderful snowflake set is by Verve Visual, I just love the detail and individuality of the snowflakes. Can I just say it again...I LOVE my nestabilities! I was able to create this pretty blue border to outline my wreath. I love it that it sits on top rather than just being matted.

Here is a close up of my wreath. I wanted to show you the very pretty color combo and the extra sparkle of glitter. So soft and elegant, it was hard to get a good photo of this one.

Happy Stamping!

Glass Ornaments

This is my ornament trio for this card. I am still learning and playing with the alcohol inks. I used the colors cranberry and lettuce. I used my new snowflake set from Verve Visual as my focus. I did the alcohol background first, let dry, then stamped the snowflake with Palette ink. This causes the color of my background to wipe clean.....so cool! I saw Lisa do this the other day and thought to myself....this is a technique I need to try!
Here are close ups of the glass tiles. I love how unique they are at the same time using the same ink. I mounted a white piece of paper behind my tile that I stamped with my sentiment. I used Crystal effects to bind the paper to my glass tile.

It is so fun to play and try new things, this is truly what keeps card making fresh and exciting. There is always something new to try, I challenge you to go out of your box and try something different.

Happy Stamping!

Winter Wonderland

I went to town with a friend today and bought something I have been wanting to try for a while. Can you guess by looking at my card?
Alcohol Inks!
I am very new to these but wanted to try tonight before bed. This little winter scene is done on glossy paper. I dabbed the alcohol ink on and then added some blender to soften. I stamped the memory box trees in black and my amuse penguin. Then added some snow with my white gel pen and some Verve snowflakes with chalk ink. The "winter wonderland" sentiment is Verve Visual as well. The other colors on the penguin are with glaze pens and I tried to make him look like he was hanging an ornament on the tree.
Looks to me like a first snowfall, with the green being covered with snow. Just like out my window right now! Our green lawn is being dusted with our first snowfall, so pretty.
There are A LOT of techniques that I am itching to try with these inks!

Happy Stamping!