New Thinking Inking is up HERE. It is the last of the Distress Crackle Paint projects for the week. I really love this stuff. Even if you aren't into the brown-distress-look, there are great ways to use it in a colorful and clean way. It is simply about adding texture to your projects.
And I thought I would show some old projects I did with the Distress Crackle Paint, too. I have shared these before, but just in case you wanted some more examples.
This one has a video. If you watch it, you will notice that I did this before meeting my current best friend - The Foam Inking Tool from Ranger. :) So, ignore the icky foam piece I use in it...
Here is a card, also using Distress Crackle Paint...
Yes, my use of butterflies started long ago. I think it started when
Scenic Route came out with these rockin' chipboard butterflies...
Just quickly popping in to say that I have a couple
openings in my class at Stamp Your Art Out tomorrow (7/8) night from
6:00-8:30. We just added this class late, so you may not have seen it
in your newsletter. Call 513.793.4558.
Happy Sunday. I love Sundays. The only thing I don't like about Sundays is that they are followed by Mondays. And that means Ken goes back to work. No likey that. :)
I wanted to share some links with ya tonight...
Stunning page by Brooke Starnes HERE. Those colors just make my heart warm.
THIS page by Laura Kurz is the perfect reminder that a great photo should be the true focus. And the perfect reminder that I want another baby. (Which I quickly correct myself that that need not happen anytime soon. Ha.)
THIS page by Jamie makes my heart melt. It is so true. I often look at Kay and think the same.
And that stinker Robyn is making my heart scream BABY. So sweet... HERE.
Was sick there for a bit, but better today. So I have several things to link ya up to in case you missed them.
Twitter. I have to tell you all that you need to sign up for Twitter. For me, it is so much better than Facebook. (I never go on FB anymore - but my tweets just go up there automatically.) I like Twitter because people seem to share more links there than on Facebook. People link to great ideas, inspiration, etc. Also, it is so less overwhelming. If you haven't started tweeting, I would recommend it. Even if you don't want to tweet, you can follow people and learn lots. You can find me HERE. And Hero Arts just started Twitter, too! They are giving away lots of prizes there, so click HERE to find them.
Since we last talked, two different Thinking Inking classes have gone up. Both are on Ranger Paint Dabbers. However, if you have other acrylic paints, they work, too. (But the dabbers are the best. Trust me.) Click HERE for the class threads. And, did you know that you can play along and win great prizes? Check it out.
Next up... have you seen the blog week over on Hero? It is a tough challenge - using photos on cards and other projects. But I think it is a fun one. Here is a video showing how to make a fold-out card. For more information, click HERE.
I was just going through some computer files and found this card. It was one I did for the Hero Arts catalog that got changed a bit. The original is below, and the "naked" version is HERE. :) This is one big stamp. I just stamped it in green and then added color and shading with colored pencils. You Copic people could have a fun time with this image...
Well, I am off to catch up on email. If you have emailed me in the past couple weeks and haven't heard back, please send it again. With my computer dying and me getting sick, I fear I am missing lots.
Since I have been sharing so much distress-y stuff lately, I thought I would balance it with a bit of non-distressy. :)
First up, I am leading the Hero Blog this week. The challenge is to use photos on a card or project. I love this theme. I hope people can play along. A lot of people leaving comments there today said they have never done one! Here is a peek at what I created. Click HERE for more info...
(c) Hero Arts Blog
Here is a card I did long ago for the Hero Arts catalog. (Since it is an oldy, I hope I haven't share it already.)
Supplies: The supplies are the same as the card found HERE.
Well, I am watching the fabulously guilty-pleasure that is called "The Bachelorette" now. Wes gives me the creeps. (And usually guys with a guitar melt me.) Oh, and Jake? I want to hook him up with my friend Courtney. Hmmm... I am thinking there are going to be some great one-liners in tonight's show. (Yes, I know the show is a joke. That is why I like it. :)
Yikes. That was no fun. The only thing I need to do is get Photoshop on this new computer and then I am set. I love Apple... they make things soooooo easy.
OK... back to stamping. :)
Here is a card I did long ago but forgot to share (I think). It is a bit different for me, but playing with inks makes it fun to create "new" looks for yourself. Everything here is Distressed Inked then speckled with water. Fun fun!
Supplies: Distress Inks, Tim Holtz Fragment clear tag), Hero Arts stamps and notecard, old text paper, Paper Studio butterfly punch, Glossy Accents (for butterfly body)
And! A quick mention: Hero Arts is now on Twitter. If you aren't on Twitter, you really should check it out. You don't even have to tweet to do it - you can just follow others and get GREAT links from fellow artists. You can follow Hero HERE and me HERE. And, if you sign up to follow Hero, you could win some stamps.
OK... off to catch up on everything computer-related. Smooch.
Well, my screen went dead on my computer today. It's the video card. So, I won't have it back until Tuesday. BOO! On my old PC now. (Which is like pulling teeth. Ha.)
But no worries - the Thinking Inking class will go on...
Today's project and video is up HERE. Go check it out!
Also, be sure to check out Jana's blog HERE - she has some giveaways.
And! 2Peas has lots of Ranger stuff just in HERE! :)
... Health for little Keegan, Crystal, little Ethan, Naomi, Bill, Joshua (http://joshuakoman.blogspot.com), McGuyre and Bobbi... Strength for Tammy and Elena... Comfort for Michelle's mom and aunt, Erik Smith and the family of Morgan McRae
... Jobs for Greg, Leslie, the Youngs, Thomas and so many more
... Comfort for 14 babies... Happiness and comfort for Surprise... comfort for 8 kids who shouldn't be on tv... prayers for Katie...
... and thankful for our fast-growing kids... photos that capture life's greatest moments...
