2020 Stash Party #45 - Toad-Ally Cool - "Off The Wall" Card #1

Hello, Crafty Makers!

Today, I am sharing a project that I made using one of my favorite stamp sets!  These Stampendous Yoga Frogs are so darn cute and the sentiments are so on point!  This is also the first in what I am calling my "Off The Wall" series!

I love this sentiment because my little frog looks as though he is meditating while sitting in an alley!  I am currently playing around with different wall colors.  I think I want to do a set of these and send them to a friend who owns a Yoga studio.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugz,

Stuff I used:

2020 Stash Party #40 - A Friend Who Has Chocolate

Hello, Crafty Peeps!

This is the third card in a series of cards I am creating using Inkadinkdoo's Kid Quotes Collection "Friendly Wisdom." 

CHOCOLATE!

I accidentally blended away her "peace" sign. If you look hard enough, you might just be able to make them out! I rarely repeat cards. I like this one and want to send it to a couple of people.  I think I will use the sentiment with different images and backgrounds. The pearl embossing powder I used on the silhouette photographed much darker than it appears in real life.  Still, I am pleased with the effort. 

Thanks, so much for stopping by!

Hugz,

Stuff I Used: 

Andy Skinner Mixed Media Stencil: Hippy Chic

The Crafter's Workshop Stencils:  Mini Viva La Art, Mini Cubist, Mini Coptic Impressions

Tim Holtz Layering Stencil: Crackle

Distress Inks and Distress Oxides:

Speckled Egg (DI, O)

Worn Lipstick (O)

Vintage Photo (O)

Walnut Stain (O)

Tumbled Glass (DI)

I created my background panel by first blending together Speckled Egg Distress Ink and Speckled Egg Distress Oxide over the entire surface of the panel.  I started with one color at the top and the other at the bottom.  I blended them in toward the center making sure to leave some areas lighter than others.

I stenciled in the four background stencils using Tumbled Glass, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, and Worn Lipstick Distress Inks.

The Hippi Chic image was embossed using WOW Pearl White EP.

2020 Stash Party #24 - I Wish

Hello, Crafty Peeps!

This week, I opened a gift bag that I won at Bella Crafts.  There were a bunch of stamps in the bag and two became immediate favorites.  The "Best Day Ever" stamp that I used earlier in the week and the stamp I am using on this project.

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 "I WISH!"

This project is another one of my blending practice sheets.  To create this panel, I actually applied gesso to the CS before adding the inks.  I had created the panels to use with my Gelatos but it occurred to me that the technique might work with oxide inks as well.   I wanted so badly to use this simple stacked stamp and after this practice sheet was done, I thought it would be perfect.

Working on blending and stenciling has also given me the opportunity to work on my "splattering" techniques.  I used Ranger's Picket Fence Paint for my white spatters!  In the next week, I plan to drag out all my metallic paints and have myself a spattering good time. I also mixed up my sequins on this using both berry and iridescent.  I was also looking for a different way to use up some of the gold cord I have amassed over the years.  Do you agree that my gold scribble is a nice addition?

I have more practice panels so you may see a lot of these in the coming days!

Hugz,

Stuff I used:
Sentiment Stamp by Technique Junkies

TCW Mini Viva La Art             TCW Mini Window Screen

Stash Party #9 - A Floral Thank You - Perfect Pearls

Hello, Crafty Makers!

My mojo is trying to work its way back.

In order to keep it going, I raided my stash again looking for products I have not used in years!  

Guess what I found:  Perfect Pearls™!

I wanted to make vellum flowers and I wanted to make an aperture card.  I was able to do both and incorporate the Perfect Pearls™   

To create my vellum flowers, I stamped the image onto a regular piece of vellum using VersaMark embossing ink and then heat embossed them using white embossing powder.  Using my mermaid brushes, I blended Distress Oxide Inks over the petals and the leaves.  I didn't have dies for these flowers so I fussy cut them.

I couldn't get the light right, but you can see the shimmer!

I created the "metallic" background using Ranger Distress Inks and Perfect Pearls.  I blended the inks on a piece of white card stock and then using a small paintbrush, I applied Perfect Pearls™ to the surface.  I used a microfiber cloth to wipe away the excess Perfect Pearls™.  The metallic finish is so pretty.

Pretty much any background die will work.  I love this bold geometric die. 

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!

***The Heartfelt Creations™  floral stamps used in this project came out of my stash.  They are so old, I fear they may have been discontinued.  I no longer have the packaging for the die.  Perfect Pearls is a Ranger Product

Autumn Greetings - Joseph's Coat #2

Hello, Crafty Makers

I am still messing around with the Joseph's Coat technique.  I created another card and I think I am going to enter it into the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge.

I am going to try these same colors using Oxide Distress Inks™.  The regular Distress Inks™ do not blend as well.  Still, I like the results but really should have distributed the colors more evenly.  I love this technique and will continue playing with it!  If you have never tried it, there is no time like the present!

HUGZ!

Chana Malkah

Tools:

Paper Trimmer

Die Cutter

Heat Tool

Materials:

Stamps (I used an old set of Martha Stewart Stamps)

Cardstock for Base

Glossy Cardstock for Panel

Distress Inks™/Oxide Distress Inks™

VersaMark (or another embossing ink)

White Embossing Powder

Distress Inks I used:  Mowed Lawn, Candied Apple, Scattered Straw, and Gathered Twigs

Shopping Our Stash Weekly Challenge - Quit Buggin' Me!

Hello, Crafty Makers!

This week at Shopping Our Stash, the challenge is to use an insect somewhere on your card.   I don't do "cutesy" or "critter" cards, so there wasn't much in my stash that could be used in this challenge.

"The Butterfly Effect"

Every maker has at least one butterfly stamp, die, or embossing folder in their stash.  I decided to approach this challenge as an opportunity to continue practicing the technique of using Distress Inks to create watercolored backgrounds.  I also wanted to work more with pastel ink colors and heat embossing.

Stash Items:

  Everything used is over 5 years old.

Materials Used:

Neenah Cardstock: Solar White and Ebony

Vellum: Papertrey Vellum Cardstock

Distress Inks: Carved Pumpkin, Picked Raspberry, Mustard Seed, Peacock Feathers, Twisted Citron

Embossing Powder: WOW Bright White Extra Fine

Embossing Ink: VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad

I followed this tutorial by Kelly Latevola

Happy Making!

HUGZ,

Chana Malkah

Shoipping Our Stash #263 - Silhouettes

Hello, Crafty Peeps,

This is a quick card I put together for the challenge this week at Shopping Our Stash.  Our theme is "Silhouettes."   My hands are giving me a few little problems, so I couldn't craft anything too involved!

For some odd reason, the word Silhouette conjured up images of little black, white, and grey squares.  So, I grabbed some white card stock and used my TCW mini cubist stencil to create a pattern.  This was much more fun than searching through stacks and stacks of paper and 6x6 pads!

Materials Used:
Neenah White Linen Card Stock
Hot Off The Press Stamp Set - Feathers
Recollections Stamp Set - Fairies
Memento Dye Ink - Black
Ranger Distress Inks:  Black Soot and Hickory Smoke

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you will accept the challenge this week and show us your work!  Click HERE to go to Shopping Our Stash!

HUGZ!

Chana

Shopping Our Stash - Challenge #229 - NO STAMPING!

Hello, Crafty Peeples!

The Shopping Our Stash Team would love to see a "STAMPLESS" creation from you!
This is a two week opportunity to get rid of some paper and stuff!
This is a two week challenge, so I will post a new project next Tuesday!
NO STAMPING
WONDERFUL DISTRESS INK BLENDS

I chose to play around with blending distress inks. Using dies, embellishments, rub ons, flowers, etc., is an interesting way to stimulate the creative juices.
THE FlAMINGO BEACH TAG
Distress Inks:  Stormy Sky, Scattered Straw, Broken China, Dusty Concord, Embossing Ink

The Stork Beach Tag - Supplies Used:

Distress Inks:  Stormy Sky, Scattered Straw, Broken China, Dusty Concord, Embossing Ink

Die Cuts:  Echo Park Designer Dies - Flamingo Die Set

Craft Tag 6 1/4" x 3 1/4

Donna Downey Stencils - Blooming Floral

Darice Embossing Folder - Flowers and Vines Pattern

Ken Oliver Craft Paper - Studio, Graphic 45 - Tropical Travelogue

Clear embossing powder

 Blended Background

Apply Distress Inks to tag.  Blend colors until you have the pattern you desire. 
Flick water onto the tag to create water spots or you can lightly mist the tag. Use heat tool.
Place your stencil on the tag and apply embossing ink.  
Sprinkle clear embossing powder over the tag, shake off and use heat tool to emboss.
Apply Distress ink color of your choice.  Allow ink to dry.
Emboss tag using embossing folder.  Add additional distress inks, as desired or needed.

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Used Distress Inks to color a strip of seam binding.  Using a Charm Pin, I attached a few charms and a piece of ephemera from the G45 Tropical Travels Collection.  To create the small clock, I used a small circle punch to cut out a clock face from the G45 Steampunk Spells Collection and glued it to the front of a round mirror charm.  I used Tammy Tutterrow's bow template to create my fluffy bow. This little baby works and I don't have to break out my Bow It All™.

I tore a piece of tissue paper(no pattern in mind) and colored it with Fossilized Amber DI.  

Lightly distressed the edgess with Gathered Twigs.

I also made a random tear in a piece of dp from Ken Oliver's "Studio" Paper Pack, distressed the edges and gave it a few gentle swipes of  Fossilized Ameber.   The Flamingo was also colored with Fossilized Amber.

I always do a mock up, take a photo and then use that to get items back in place.  I may make some minor changes( I changed the arrangement of my gears and distressed the edges of my Stork with Vintage Photo DI,) Once satisfied, I glue everything down.

Thanks for Stopping by!

Please visit Shopping Our Stash! My Teammates rocked this challenge!

Hugz,

Chana

Shopping Our Stash - Challenge #212 - Don't Get Stressed, Get De-Stressed

Hello, Crafty Peeps!

Simple challenge  this week at Shopping Our Stash - How Do You De-Stress?

For some it is a walk on the beach, or rock climbing, or vegging out in front of the TV!  Maybe playing online games!  Whatever your de-stressing passion, we would like to see you attempt to capture that in a project.

Creating mixed media projects is my great de-stresser!  I love playing with paint, and the excitement of not really knowing how the final project will look is an elixer for me! For my canvas panel, I incorporated one or two of my favorite crafting techniques (Vintage and Decoupage) and then added some other de-stressors, such as listening to music, watching the sunset with my hubby, reading, and dancing!  When I stress eat, I eat fruit, so I figured a big grapefruit would be appropriate.  The word at the bottom of the panel is "Transform."  I think I put just a wee bit too much crackle!

1. Apply a coat of Mod Podge to the front of panel and allow to dry

2. Position Cocktail Napkin  (single ply) as desired, cover with Parchment Paper.

3. Use craft iron to apply even heat to the napkin.  Do not leave iron in one place too long.

4. Wait for surface to cool, then apply 1-2 coats of Mod Podge.  Allow to dry completely.

5. Paint and collage as desired.

Supplies:

Cocktail Napkin:  Fruit Expressions by Elise

Stencil:  Dina Wakley for Ranger - You Can

Distress Spray Stains: Cracked Pistachio, Abandoned Coral, Picket Fence

Ranger Tissue Paper - Musical

Stash:  Designer Paper Scraps, drywall tape, flower

Misc.:  Gesso, Mod Podge, Varnish, Parchment Paper, Craft Iron.

Shopping Our Stash Challenge # 210 - Thanks Tag/Paper Piecing

Hello, Crafty Peeples!

Time for another fun challenge at Shopping Our Stash!  

Remember, let us know your stash items!

Our theme, Paper Piecing, a technique I love, but seldom use.  

Not only did I get a chance to revisit paper piecing, but also, I was able to use quite a few stash items and to create a tag Using one of the Prima Julia Nutting Stamps.   I have all the stamps and I have never used one of them in a project!   I love being on the SOS DT because it forces me to close my wallet and to open my STASH drawers, boxes and bags!  Thanks to my teammie, Leslie, for inspiring me!  She used drop shadows on her sentiments and I decided to give it a whir1!  Not as good as hers, but it's my first attempt!

Paper Pieced Items:

Hair Bow, Dress, Socks, Shoes, Bird, and Wagon

Stash Items:

Tag, Papers, Die

Supplies

Stamp: Prima "Julia Nutting" Doll Stamp

Die: Memory Box "THANKS"

Tag:  Graphic 45 Regular Tag Album 

Papers: We R Memory Keepers - Country Livin', Teresa Collins - Vintage Finds

Cover Stock: Bazzil Textured Paper

Distress Ink: Vinage Photo and Tea Dye

Pearls: Want2Scrap

Misc:  Copic Markers, Elmer's School Glue, Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive, Mod Podge

Thanks for stopping by!  Look forward to seeing your entry in the challenge!

Hugz,

Chana

             

613 Avenue Create- Challenge #129 - ATG/Optional Twist: Sights, Sounds, Taste of Summer

Hello, Crafty Peeps!

 The challenge this week at 613 Avenue Create is ATG with the Optional Twist of "Create Your own Challenge using the Sights, Sounds, and Tastes of Summer."

My goal was to create an underwater scene on this mason jar!  As usual, I got carried away messing around with the paint!  But you still get the idea, don't you?

I am in love with Ranger's Abandoned Coral.  Great color and it worked here so well!

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Is this an awesome looking crab or what?

Here is how I started:

The great thing about chalk is that it requires no primer coat.  I used ESF Chalk it up English Tea Cake, which gives you a really pretty soft blue base.  The napkins are by Michel Designs.  These cocktail napkins are 3 ply  and very high quality. 

To decoupage the large images (coral and crab) I separted only one of the white bottom plys.  For words and smaller cut outs, I removed the two white bottom plys

Earth Safe English Tea Cake

After coating my jar with the chalk paint, I placed it in a cold oven and set the oven temperature to 170 degrees.  When the oven reached 170 degrees, I turned it off and let the jar remain in the oven for 30 minutes.  Make sure that you allow the jar to cool before applying more paint and/or beginning to decoupage.

To create the bottom of "my sea," I painted the bottom and about 1/4" of the bottom edge with ESF Chalk It Up Milk Chocolate.  I then painted over that with Ann Butler Iridescents Limelight.  You cannot see the shimmer in this picture, but it is very effective IRL.  I also brushed the Iridescents Limelight over the upper part of the jar to mimic "algae" green.

To achieve a deeper blue, I painted and blotted Ranger Mermaid Lagoon Spray Stain around the jar.  I  allowed it to dry and then brushed with the Iridescents Limelight until I was satisfied with the blended colors.  I applied a light coat of Ranger Abandoned Coral Spray Stain to my front focal to contrast the deep blue.  The Clam Bake banner is from the Pink Paislee Nantucket Collection!  

The jar was then sealed with four coats of Mod Podge "SATIN" decoupage glue.  The great starfish charm was in my stash and  is attached with Helmar 450 Adhesive.

I recommend allowing the project to dry overnight.  Allow 15-20 minute drying time between each coat of paint and Mod Podge 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you found some inspiration here.  Please visit  Earth Safe Finishes blog to find out about their wonderful VOC free products!

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you found some inspiration here!  Also make sure you checkout all the great projectss at  the 613 Avenue Create challenge blog!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

Shopping Our Stash - Challenge #194: Neon Rainbow

Hello, Crafty Peeples!

This week over at Shopping Our Stash our theme is: 

Neon Rainbow 

Use a rainbow -- Rainbow Image or Rainbow Colors --- OR --- use Neon

I'm working on another project for which I need a number of tags, 

so I decided to make a tag for this challenge.  

This also gave me the opportunity to play with my new 

Tattered Angels' Gimmer Mists and Baseboard Products

Somewhere along the line, my rainbow colors turned "cloudy," 

but they are all there orange/red, yellow, blue and green. 

Here is one of my proof pictures to get a better view of the embossing on the tag.  

I used the Darice "Henna" Embossing Folder. 

 I probably should have used a folder with more open areas.

 I liked the result, so it's okay!

STEPS:

FOR A COMPLETE TUTORIAL VISIT:

TAMMY TUTTEROW

1. Emboss Tag

2. Apply Texture Paste ..Let Dry

3. Spray with desired MISTS...Blot with cloth

4. Sand Tag

5. Decorate

INKS AND SPRAYS USED

 Tattered Angels : Plain Jane Baseboard -Bluebird, Grass, Clay

Tattered Angels:  Plain Jane Simply Sheer Mist - Cozy Yellow

Tattered Angels:  Glimmer Mist - Tropical Pink

Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Inks:  Mowed Lawn, Peacock Feathers, Broken China

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope to see your entry at  Shopping Our Stash

Hugz, Chana Malkah

Challenges Entered:

Crafting From The Heart - Always Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - Always Anything Goes

Mema's Crafts March Challenge - Anything Goes

Not Just Cards Challenge

IDEA BOOK - Sketches and Ideas .

I spend a lot of time in the offices of physician's offices and radiologists, not to mention the six to eight hours hooked up to an IV once a month for my infusion therapy. Like most crafters, while sitting there, I am thinking about projects on my board for DT assignments or other challenges.  I usually take a book to read but it occured to me that I should have in my purse at all times a mini sketch book.  I didn't want anything fancy and this is a long way from fancy.

STEP ONE

I began the design using an empty Frosted Flakes Carton.

  You may use chipboard, corrugated cardbord or other material.  

  Empty cartons are a staple in my studio.  I substitute this for chipboard on many projects. 

It also makes a pretty sturdy tag.

STEP TWO

Cut cardboard to the desired size 

I planned to use 8.5" x 11" Paper, so I cut my cardboard  9" x 11.5" 

 STEP THREE

Glue your cover to your design paper.

I used my scoreboard to determine the center crease.  

Then, using my Tim Holtz ruler, I marked the location of my holes.  

I punched the holes using my Big Bite!

I used Bo Bunny et cetera papers

Add inside cover paper

I chose to add my inside cover as two individual panels after adding my paper. 

 I do not reccomend this approach.

STEP FOUR

Align Papers.

STEP FIVE

STITCH COVER

STEP SIX
EMBELLISH AS DESIRED

For my closer, decided to use a binder clip. The clip is also used to hold the pages while the book was in use.  I used  Rub'n Buff to change the color and give it an aged look!

To Apply the Dina Wakley Stencil, 

I used TH Distree Inks: Vintage Photo and Peacock Feathers

I also added a scrap strip of drywall tape and a Petaloo Glass Flower

On the inside front cover, I used The Gardenia Stencil from Prima's Bloom Collection