Perfect Together

 

WPlus9 PURECOLOR Dye Ink

 

The Paper Studio Blanc Boutique

 

School has finally come to an end!

I am looking forward to warm weather and lots of extra crafting time.

I have been working on my 12 Kits projects over the last few days so I can't share those with you just yet.  I'll have to wait until the 30th.

In the mean time I do have a little peek into the kit and something cool I discovered while playing around with the contents.  Marybeth put together a beautiful kit that included paper from The Paper Studio {linked above}.  The papers are white on white with the design in a pearlized finish.  While they were beautiful as is, I felt they needed a little color!  I decided to try using my PURECOLOR Dye Inks {linked above}.  The results are beautiful.  The paper takes the color beautifully while the pearlized design resists the color!

 

I can't wait to share the projects with you!

I hope you are having a great weekend.

 

Projects were added to The File a little late this week, but they are there.

Check 'em out....#173!

 

 

Nail Polish Marbling {Triple Scoop}

 

It's getting warmer and warmer around here.

Perfect for ice cream dates in the hot rod.

 

 

I created this piece awhile ago and shared a little 'how-to' on the WPlus9 Design Blog.

I finally got around to using it.

 

 

 

Hope you're having a wonderful day!

What do you think this ice cream would taste like?

Cardstock: PTI White, Black, TH Watercolor Paper
Stamps: PTI Sweet As Can Be, SSS All Occasion Banners
Ink: Versafine Onyx
Dies: SSS Tilted Banners
Other: Nail Polish

Celebrate {True Love}

 

Good Morning!

Just a simple little card to share today.

I love this Fresh Cut Wreaths set from WPlus9.

It makes it so easy to make a quick and pretty card.

CAS-ology: Anniversary

 

 

Any Father's Day plans today?

My parents are coming over later and we are going out to lunch.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cardstock: WP9 White, Cranberry Crush
Stamps: WP9 Fresh Cut Wreaths
Ink: WP9 PURE COLOR Dye Ink Cranberry Crush, Miami Spice, Flamingo, Sweet Gelato, Appletini, Mojito,
 Versafine Onyx

Random Apertures

 

Just thought these pieces looked so cool layered over each other

I had to use them!

 

 

CAS-ology: Anniversary

 

 

I hope you are having a great weekend.

I have added new projects to the Friday Inspiration File for the week.

Hope you enjoy!

Cardstock: WP9 Cashmere, Dove Grey, Steel Mill, White
Stamps: WP9 Fresh Cut Wreaths, Monogrammed
Ink: Versafine Onyx
Dies: PTI Two Triangles
Other: Rhinestones

Congratulations {2014}

 

The school year is coming to an end. 

Next week the students I work with will be

graduating 8th grade and moving on to high school!

I created this card for the student I interpret for.

 

 

The background is created using glossy accents and a stencil.

After the glossy accents was dry I used finger daubers to sponge on 6 different WP9 Dye Ink colors.

Because these inks are waterproof, I needed something a bit more than a baby wipe to clean the color from the glossy accents like I was able to with the distress inks on this project.  I used a little bit of Staz-On cleaner on my baby wipe and it came right off.

 

 

 

SSS: Stencil It

 

 

Thanks for stopping by.

Have you tried stenciling with glossy accents yet?

Cardstock: Recollections 110lb. White
Stamps: SSS All Occasion Sentiments
Ink: WP9 PURECOLOR Dye Ink Wild Mango, Sweet Nectar, Miami Spice, Flamingo, Sweet Gelato, Cranberry Crush, Versafine Onyx
Dies: WP9 Modern Numerals, PTI DE Banner
Other: TH Stripes Stencil, Glossy Accents

Stenciling With Glossy Accents {Baby}

 

A few days ago I shared a new technique where I decided to use glossy accents and a stencil to create some bright birthday cards.  This time I have something a bit more subtle. 

 The technique is the same, but before the glossy accents dried I added some glitter.

 

 

Here are the directions again in case you missed them:

 

I taped my cardstock down to my work surface and then taped the stencil over top using blue painter's tape.  The more contact you have between the stencil and cardstock the better.  You don't want the glossy accents to spread underneath the stencil.  When it did it made a mess and ripped the paper when I removed the stencil. I found that applying some glossy accents to my palette knife directly and then spreading it over the stencil worked the best.  Also, spreading in one direction helps to prevent the glossy accents from squishing under the stencil.  Once I had good even coverage, I let it sit for just a few seconds to help it set up.  Then I slowly removed the tape and the stencil from the paper and set it aside to dry. 

 

I don't often CASE a card design exactly, but when thinking about how I wanted to use the piece I created, this card by Melinda came to mind.  I thought it would make a beautiful baby card for my friend, Kelli and showcase the stenciled piece.

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Have a wonderful week!

 

Cardstock: Recollections White
Stamps: PTI Welcome Baby
Ink: PTI Fine Linen
Other: PTI Twine, HS Stencil, Glossy Accents, MS Glitter, MME Enamel Dots, SC Wood Veneer Butterfly

{Copic Colorless Blender} Watercolor

 

A few days ago I shared a technique for using the copic colorless blender refill with

WPlus9 PURECOLOR Dye Inks.

Today I have another.

For the two cards I'm sharing today I added a bit of color to an acrylic block directly from the ink pad.  Then I squirted a bit of the copic colorless blender solution onto the block as well.

Using a paintbrush, I mixed the two together and painted the color onto my embossed image.  For the flower and leaves I blended two colors with the solution before painting with it.

You don't have a lot of time to work with it as the solution evaporates quickly, but I loved the effect I got from this technique.

 

 

 

On the first card I applied the color to cardstock, but on the second I used watercolor paper.

Both worked well.

The only downside is that the solution starts to wear away at the embossing if you work it around too much.  You could add your color to you paper and then emboss to avoid that all together.

 

 

CAS(E) this Sketch!

 

I had a lot of fun experimenting with this technique!

Thanks for stopping by.

 

 

*Please work in a well ventilated area

 

I Quite Like Your Smile
Cardstock: WP9 White, Lake House
Stamps: WP9 Quite Like You , PTI In Bloom, Versamark Ink
Ink: WP9 PURECOLOR Dye Ink Mojito, Ocean Drive, Flamingo, Miami Spice, Coconut Husk
Other: White Filigree Embossing Powder

Birthday Wishes
Cardstock: WP9 White, Strathmore Watercolor Paper
Stamps: WP9 Quilt Prints, Basic Banners
Ink: WP9 PURECOLOR Dye Ink Ocean Drive, Mojito, Flamingo, Miami Spice, Versafine Onyx, Versamark Ink
Other: MME Enamel Dots, White Filigree Embossing Powder