My Creative Scrapbook - Stamping Ideas!

Hello!  The March Limited Edition Kit has a set of beautiful stamps matching the gorgeous Prima Something Blue collection.  I want to share with you a few fun ways to use your stamps. 

For my first example, I  chose " Always" stamp.  I started by using a marker to color only the gorgeous flourish frame around the word only...NOT the word!

I stamped the frame onto the background the paper filling in behind my flowers cluster adding a bit of texture to the cluster.

 Here you can see it stamped three times around the flower cluster.

 

 For my second example, I used the canvas banners in the Brads set found in the kit.

I used the both word stamps....This time we will be inking only the words and NOT the outer frames.

The ingenious shape of Ingvild Blooms stamps makes it perfect to color in the word only.

Stamp the word directly onto the banner.

TADA!!

For my third example, I chose a lighter color - Ingvild Bloom's Pastel Pink.

This time I inked the entire stamp and placed it directly onto the photo for a light touch of texture!

A closeup of the stamp on the photo.

Lastly, I used the larger frame stamp in the set.

For this example, I inked only HALF of the fame stamp.   I placed the stamp directly on the background paper.  Once again inking only HALF the fame, I stamped a second time.  As you can see here, I didn't get it exactly lined up but once I add the layers and photo you won't even notice! 

Here you can see the banners, photo, and frame! 

I would love to see how you use the stamps! 

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February Reveal!

hello!  Today I am sharing the rest of my reveal for the February Limited Edition kits for My Creative Scrapbook!  This is the Key to My Heart collection by KaiserCraft.  Isn't it gorgeous!  Sooo much fun to play with!

Yep, I'm a shorty and this photo really shows it!  :-)

 A few of the diecuts and stickers, along with some leaves I cut with my dies from Cheery Lynn Designs.

 As always, gorgeous flowers from Prima Marketing are included!

 

Looove the diecut frame paper! 

 

 

Stop by My Creative Scrapbook to see the full reveal!  Check out the Design Team Gallery for more inspiration!

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February Sketch from My Creative Sketches!

Hello!  This winter has been storm after storm....perfect weather for scrapbooking!  Grab your photos, some paper, and the new February Sketch at My Creative Sketches to battle the winter blues and maybe win a fabulous prize too!
 

February Sketch

 I flipped the sketch side to side!

 

Stop by My Creative Sketches for details on how to play along, and lots more beautiful inspiration from the design team!

 

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My Creative Scrapbook February Reveal!

Hello!  It is time to reveal the adorable  kits from My Creative Scrapbook!  For the month of February I had the pleasure of working with the gorgeous Limited Edition kit featuring the Key to My Heart collection from KaiserCraft!

   I added some stickles for a bit of fun flair. The leaves and flourishes were cut using my dies from Cheery Lynn Designs.

 Of course some fun fussy cutting!  The kit comes with some gorgeous Prima flowers.  I took the center out of the green flower.  I folded the larger portion in half and tucked it under the fussy cut flowers for filler and dimension.  I used the smaller center portion in a separate cluster on the page. 

 I kit also contains some beautiful angels from Prima Marketing

 

More fabulous flowers from the kit, as well as some fussy cutting, and diecuts!

 

 

 

Isn't this kit just gorgeous?!  To see all the contents of this kit, and to get a peek and the other fabulous kits stop by My Creative Scrapbook.   Check out the Design Team Gallery for oodles more inspiration!

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December Sketch for My Creative Sketches!

Hello!  It's time for the December Sketch reveal at My Creative Sketches!  It is such a fun sketch with so many different ways to use the layers! 

 

 

Some layered diecuts, and fussy cutting to add dimension! 

 

 

Come play along, I would love to see your interpretation of the sketch!  AND there is an awesome prize up for grabs.  Head to My Creative Sketches to get the details and get more inspiration from the Design Team!

 

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Altering wood pieces Tutorial (My Creative Sketches)

The kits at My Creative Sketches are always full of an assortment of incredible embellishments.  The November Main Kit has some fabulous wood pieces from Dear Lizzy.  Today I am sharing how I altered a few of those pieces! 

 *reminder* just click on the photo to enlarge!

The first one I chose is the word "love."  I started by applying ink directly to the wood. Although I will be adding glitter, I don't want white showing through.

 

Next, I applied a generous coat of Ranger Glossy Accents.

While the Glossy Accents was still wet, I covered the piece in copper glitter. Set aside to dry.  I love the shimmery glitter affect but we all know how glitter seems to go on and on now matter how much we clean.  My solution....once the glitter had dried I applied another coat of glossy accents.  Not only does it keep the glitter in place, it adds a fun glassy look!

 

For my second piece, I grabbed the heart.  I started by applying a quick coat of gesso.

Once dry, I brushed Vintage Photo Distress ink to the edges using a dauber. When wet, the ink will bleed, contributing to the aged, distressed look I am hoping to achieve.

  Next, I applied regular embossing ink directly to the wood, and then a generous coat of UTEE Embossing powder.  (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel) 

 Heat embossing powder.   I repeated the embossing ink and UTEE process 3 times. ( By adding three layers, it created a thick coat in which I could create a good impression with a stamp.)  After heating the last layer of embossing powder immediately press your stamp into the UTEE while it  is still warm.  I did not to add ink to my stamp as it was the flourish impression I was after. 

Here is the impression!  I used a Prima stamp from a previous My Creative Scrapbook kit.

To distress my image, I covered it entirely with black paint, making sure to get into all the crevices.

  Before the paint dries, wipe the paint back off.  The paint will remain in the impression creating a distressed look, and enhancing the details.

Here you can see both the sentiment and heart being used on my layout

 

Lastly, I chose an arrow.  I started by adding gray and Vintage Photo Distress Ink around the edges and filling in sporadically. By using Distress Ink, the inks will bleed when wet, adding to the distressed look.

Next, I lightly dry brushed gesso here and there.

 I applied embossing ink directly to the wood on the edges and in random area.  While still wet, I added Ranger Distress Embossing Powder.  Heat.

Adding to the rustic look, I added a generous coat of Ranger Crackle Accents.  Once completely dry, I rubbed ink into the cracked crevices.  The Accents also enhanced the colors of the inks and embossing powder!

I love how this one turned out!  It is the perfect touch for my masculine page!

 

For more information on the kits available and inspiration from the design team, head to My Creative Scrapbook.  More how-to tips and tricks can be found daily at My Creative Scrapbook blog!

 

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