Spooky Owls Card: Altering Your Clear Stamps!!

Hey everyone and happy "Hump Day" to you all!! For today's post, I have another Halloween card to share with you, featuring the Two Paper Divas stamp sets. One way to stretch your stamp dollars is to alter the ones you have in your stash and use a combination of images from different stamp sets to create something new.
This is a technique I use quite often in my craft room, and it's a good way to get your mojo going.
I used the Hooters and Halloween Silhouettes stamp sets to make a spooky scene; just perfect for this time of year.
I altered the owl images to give them a menacing look, and added a few extra details to amp up the creepy factor.
There will be a tutorial on how I alter these stamps up on YouTube sometime tomorrow, so be on the lookout for that.
                                        Without further ado, here's the pic for you to check out:

The card is a 4" circle card using black card stock as the card base.

For the image panel, I used a die cut 3 1/2" white card stock circle and stamped the owls using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

I drew in the rest of the tree to create a seamless image.

I colored in the owls, tree, background and moon using my alcohol markers.

Here's a rundown of the colors I used:

-Owls- C01, C02, C03, C04, 404, Cinnamon, Y00, Y13, G40, G43

-Tree- 732, E79, G28, G46

-Background- B29, B39

-Moon- Y00, C01, C02

I drew in the mouse and mouse's tail hanging from the beaks of the owls.

I used my 732, E79, E70, R20 markers to color them in.

Next, I stamped the bat silhouettes from the Halloween Silhouettes set to fill in the background.

To finish the card off, I added some stars using my white gel pen and layered it on a white card stock circle.

I then adhered it to the card base using foam tape.

Lastly, for the sentiment "Who's There?", I used an epoxy sticker I found in my stash.

And ta-da!! Card complete!!

                                


                                                       I hope you enjoyed this project for today!
                            Make sure to head over to the Two Paper Divas blog, to check out all the Halloween                                                      cards being featured using their awesome stamp sets.
                                       Thanks for stopping by; enjoy the rest of your day and peace!! :)


                                  Please head over to my YouTube channel for more details on this project.







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Words Of Encouragement Card: Jiggery Makery Monday Post!!

Hey everyone, it's Elina here with another Design Team project for the Jiggery Makery blog!! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend and have your costumes ready for Halloween! I will be a zombie mommy this year in honor of my favorite show, The Walking Dead. I'm not sure how many of you watch this show, but last night's episode was horrible. I am still recovering from the shock of it all. :(
But, getting back to today's project, here's a simple and quick card I made using the Princess digi.
I kept the card design and embellishments to a minimum to keep the focus on this beautiful digi.
Make sure to click on the highlighted "Princess," word to take you to the Etsy shop where you can purchase this image.
                                           Without further ado, here's the pic for you to check out:

The card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and uses a light blue card stock as the base.

I used my Chocolate Chip ink pad, sponge dauber, and Antique Linen Distress Paint to distress the card front.

I took a patterned paper from the Prima Something Blue 6" x 6" paper pad; punched a scalloped border, inked the edges with my Chocolate Chip ink pad, and used foam tape to attach it to the card base.

Next I printed the image on white card stock and used my alcohol markers to color her in.

Here's the rundown of the colors I used:

-Skin- FS5, Dusky Pink, R20

-Hair- E70, E74, E79

-Dress- RV000, RV52, RV55, C02

I fussy cut the image out, went around the edges using my black marker, and adhered her using my tape runner.

I cut the roses from another patterned paper from the Something Blue paper pad and added it to the card base.

I added Glossy Accents to highlight the roses and a few coordinating butterflies.

To finish the card off, I stamped the sentiment on the inside which reads, "Be Strong, Go with your Heart, and Believe in Miracles because Anything can Happen".

I used my Liquid Pearls in Bisque and Lavender Lace to add a few pearls along the front.

And voila!! Card complete!!

 I hope you enjoyed this project for today!!

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your day, and peace!! :)

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Get Your Witchy On: Tess the Witch Card!!

        Hey everyone, it's Elina here with a Design Team project for the Jiggery Makery blog! I created a simple Halloween card featuring one of Adele's beautiful images, Tess the Witch. If you've been following my blog, you'll know that this image was the first one I featured when I became a Jiggery Makery DT member. It was nice to be able to work with "Tess" again. I decided to revisit that first card and change it up a bit.
If you would like to check out the original card, just click the link: Tess the Witch Card!!.
                                   And here's the pic of the revamped card for you to check out:

The card measures 5 1/4" x 6 1/2," with a sheet of black card stock as the card base.

I cut a sheet of white card stock to 5" x 6 1/4" and inked the background using "Night of Navy" and "Elegant Eggplant" Stampin Up ink pads.

These two colors are perfect for creating a night sky.

For the moon, I punched out a 2" circle to mask it off before inking.

Next, I wanted to create a tree line along the bottom, and, to achieve this I used my C07, and C08 markers to draw in some simple tree shapes.

I added a few highlights to the tree tops using a white gel pen.

Once the background was dry, I removed the mask to work on the moon.

First I went around it with a pigment white ink pad to add a ghoulish glow.

I then colored in the right side of the moon using my C0 and C02 markers, adding craters.

I colored in the entire circle using my Y00 marker and 0 colorless blender. I then added Crystal Stickles to the entire surface to make it sparkle.

After that, I adhered it to the card front using my tape runner.

I colored Tess in using my alcohol markers.

Here's a quick rundown of the colors I used:

-Skin- FS9, Dusky Pink, R20

-Hair- E70, E74, E79

-Dress- V20, V22, V25

-Hat- C04, C06, C08

-Broomstick- Y00, Y13, Y15, E70, E74, E79

I added a decorative swirl pattern to the dress using my Spica Black Glitter pen.

I fussy cut the image out and adhered her to the card front using foam tape.

To finish the card off, I found this sassy sentiment, "Get Your Witchy On" on Pinterest.

I thought this was the perfect sentiment to go along with this image and here's the link for you to check out:

http://vintageshowoff.blogspot.com/2014/09/chalkboard-message-ideas-for-halloween.html

I typed it out on my computer, cut the words apart and arranged them on the card front.

And ta-da!! Card complete!!

I hope you enjoyed this project for today!!

Don't forget to click this link, Jiggery Makery Etsy Shop, if you would like to purchase the image featured today.

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your day, and peace!! :)

Spooky Jack O'Lantern Card!!

Hey everyone, and happy Saturday to you all!! I hope your weekend is off to a great start! With Halloween just a few weeks away, I thought I would share a card I made using an image I created.
                                                          Here's a pic for you to check out:

 

The card measures 4" x 6 1/2" and uses a sheet of black card stock as the base.

I trimmed a sheet of white card stock to the same dimensions as the card front and used my tape runner to adhere it down.

Next, I stamped a fence backdrop using a Martha Stewart Halloween Fence stamp and Memento Tuxedo Black ink. 

This stamp features spooky silhouettes of a rat, raven, and spider.

I added a white highlight to the raven and rat to make them stand out.

To create the night sky, I used my Stampin Up ink pads in Not Quite Navy and Pale Plum.

I used my B39 and C08 markers to color in the ground for the Jack O' Lantern to rest on.

I then went in with my white gel pen to add highlights and my C07 marker to add shadows.

With the card front complete, I set to work on the image.

After drawing the image, I scanned it to my computer, fixed any imperfections, and printed it out.

I used my alcohol markers to color him in and here's a rundown of the colors I used:

-Jack O' Lantern- YR04, E97, E99, G94, G97

-Candles- R17, R27, E74

-Rat- E70, E74

 

I fussy cut the image, used foam tape to adhere it, and added Glossy Accents to the candles. 

To finish the card off, I stamped the sentiment "Happy Halloween" from an Inkadinkado stamp set in VersaMark ink and embossed it.

 

And ta-da!! Card complete!!

 

I hope you enjoyed this project for today!!

Thanks for stopping by; enjoy the rest of your weekend, and peace!! :)

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Feeling Sketchy Card Sketch #131: Spider Queen Card!!

Hey Everyone and happy Thursday to you all!! I'm back with a great card sketch challenge for the Feeling Sketchy blog! It's been pretty crazy around here with my craft room redo; so I was happy to be able to get away from the madness a bit to play along with this sketch.

Without further ado, here's the pic of Card Sketch #131:

Make sure to head over to the Feeling Sketchy blog to play along with us for your chance to win an awesome prize pack from our sponsor: Lacy Sunshine Stamps, 3 Digital Stamps.
Lacy Sunshine Stamps was gracious enough to let the Design Team members choose a few stamps from their collection to play with.
For my card I choose the Wicked Enchantress image, altering her appearance a bit to turn her into a "Spider Queen".
If I haven't already mentioned it before, I have a suffer from Arachnophobia.
Just typing the word in gave me the heebie jeebies. So why might you ask would I alter an image to reflect the thing I fear most? The answer is, I don't know. Maybe subconsciously I'm trying to get rid of this fear through my projects. But I wouldn't put myself in a room with a tarantula just yet. I still have a long way to go;  to be honest you couldn't get me in that room for a million dollars, just saying.
                               Well with all that said, here's the pic for you to check out:

 

The card base measures 4 1/2" x 5 1/2".

I cut a sheet of black card stock to 4 1/4" x 5 1/4" and adhered it to the card front.

I used a sheet of grey card stock cut down to 3" x 5 1/4" to create a pocket.

I drew some spiderwebs using a fine tip black marker along the edges and added stitch lines.

I used the scraps from the black and grey card stocks to make tags to fit inside the pocket.

For the grey tag I added stitch lines, a spiderweb, spider and the sentiment "Haunting".

For the black tag I kept the design the same except for the sentiment.

I punched holes along the tops and added some strands of grey twine.

Next I went to work on the image.

I colored her in using my alcohol markers and here's a rundown of the colors I used:

-Skin- FS9, Dusky Pink, R20

-Hair- C04, C06, C08

-Cape, Headpiece, Dress, Pillow and Crown- RV66, RV69, C04, C06, C08, C0, C02, C04

 

I drew in the spider legs behind her and used my C06, C08 markers to color them in. 

I added a few extra details using some black gems and a fine tip black marker.

Next I fussy cut the image and added her to the card base using foam tape.

I stamped the sentiment, "Happy Halloween" on the inside using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and an Inkadinkado stamp set.

 

And ta-da!! Card complete!! 

 

I hope you enjoyed this project for today!!

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your day, and peace!! :)

Snowman Lantern!!

Hey everyone, and happy Friday to you all!! I have been super busy these past couple of days overhauling my entire craft room. I was finally able to break away from all the madness to finish off today's project, which was supposed to be posted on Wednesday. My apologies for the unexpected delay.

I created a lantern featuring the Snowman image from the Two Paper Divas October release. I gave my Cricut Explore a workout cutting out the elements for this lantern. I have plans to create a few more to decorate my mantle before Christmas comes around, and I also would like to create a spooky one for Halloween. I'll do my best to have the scary lantern posted here on my blog- if I can ever find the time to make it, that is.
                                    
                                    But for now, here's the pic of the Christmas one I created:

I used my Over The Hill cartridge to cut out the lantern pieces at around 5" out of white gold card stock from Neenah.
I cut a few pieces of vellum to line the interior and stamped the "Joy," and "Peace'" from the Holiday Bingo Words 2 in VersaMark ink.
Next, I sprinkled some Recollections white embossing powder over the top and heat set it.
I then put the lantern together and set it aside to work on the top.

First, I assembled the pieces using a strong adhesive.
Afterwards I embellished it using some die cut snowflakes, holly and greenery from the Teresa Collins December 25th cartridge.
I layered the white and blue snowflakes along the top, overlapping them a bit and added a few white flowers as well.
Next I used my Cuttlebug to die cut this decorative border, which I thought gave it the look of icicles hanging down.
To add a bit of sparkle, I added Crystal Stickles and pearls to the snowflakes, flowers, and holly berries.

 

I also added the same greenery and snowflakes along the front of the lantern.

Now it was time to work on the Snowman image. I stamped him on a scrap piece of white card stock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and I colored him using my alcohol markers.

Here are the colors I used:
-Snowman- C0, C03, 0, Cinnamon, YR04
-Scarf and Hat Brim- G94, G99, R14, R17, RV69

I added a few extra details using my white gel pen and Spica Black Glitter pen. Next, I fussy cut him out and added him to the front of the lantern.

                                           Finally, I attached the top of the lantern to its base.

                                                        And voila!! Lantern complete!!

                                            
                                               I hope you enjoyed this project for today!!
                                  Thanks for stopping by; have a great weekend, and peace!!





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A "Sweet" Card plus Two Paper Divas October Stamp release Day Two!!

Hey Everyone, happy Tuesday to you all!! I wanted to share a card I created using the newest stamp set  from the Two Paper Divas, Truffle Treats.

Today marks the second day of their second day of their October release.

So really quickly here's a list of the newest sets:

-Coffee On the Go

-Coffee & Friends

-Winter Welcome

-Branching Out

-Pink is an Attitude

The sets are a great mix of fun images and sentiments, so make sure to head to the Two Paper Divas blog to check them out.

With that said, let's move on to today's card.

Here's the pic for you to check out:

 

The card measures 4" x 5 1/2" and is a top folding card.

For the card layer I cut a piece of striped paper at 3 7/8" x 5 3/8" and attached it to the card front using my tape runner.

I used my Cricut Explore machine to cut this top note design out of a sheet of red patterned paper.

It measures roughly 3 3/4" x 5 1/4".

I cut another top note out of white card stock about 1/4" smaller.

I  then layered the two pieces together and attached them to the card.

Next, I stamped the small truffle image from the set on white card stock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

I created a "Truffle Tower" using a masking technique.

I needed a platter for my truffles so I drew one; trying my best to mimic the look of an ornate glass platter.

I then went in with my fine tip black marker to darken the lines and added shading using my B00 marker.

For the truffles I colored them using my alcohol markers.

Here's the colors I used:

TN7, TN8, E29, E70, E79, E97, E99, Y00, R17, R27, RV69, G94, G99, 0

 

I added a highlight to each truffle using my white gel pen.

I then coated the truffles and platter using my Glossy Accents.

For the truffle toppings I used my Crystal Stickles to give them a different texture.

I set them aside to dry completely before fussy cutting them out.

I used foam squares to attach it to the card front and added the sentiment "Just for You," from the stamp set.

I cut the sentiment into a small tag shape and attached it to the platter using brown baker's twine.

I used my E70 and E79 markers to draw in a tabletop for my platter to rest on.

And as a final touch, I added a few sequins in coordinating colors.

And voila!! Card complete!!

I hope you enjoyed this project for today!!

Check back in with me tomorrow where I will be showcasing another project featuring the "Snowman," set.

Thanks for stopping by; enjoy the rest of your evening, and peace!! :)

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Two Paper Divas October Stamp Release Day One!!

Hey Everyone!! Just a quick post to let you know that the Two Paper Divas are celebrating Day One of their October stamp release! Here is a list of the sets being released for this month:
-Christmas Clothesline
-Truffle Treats
-Candy Canes
-Holiday Bingo Words 2
-Snowman

These sets are perfect for your upcoming holiday cards, scrapbooks, and home decor projects.
Head over to the Two Paper Divas blog for more details and check out all the fabulous projects created using these newest stamp sets.

Check back in with me tomorrow for a project featuring the Truffle Treats stamp set.

Thank you all for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your evening and Peace!! :)

A Spooky Card: Altering Digital Stamps Technique!!

Hey Everyone!! It's Elina here and I apologize for being M.I.A for the past week. My youngest sister is expecting her first baby and I have been tasked with making the invites, centerpieces, and favors for her baby shower.
I just haven't had to the time to post anything, let alone create projects that aren't baby related.
Luckily, I was able to complete the invites and mail them off, so that leaves me with some time to post.
It's a miracle I can see clearly enough to type this with all the time I spent staring into the glare of my tablet screen, in search of ideas for the baby shower.
I am posting a card I made last week for the Jiggery Makery blog.
One of the things I like to do with digital images is alter them to suit whatever theme I need.
Halloween is a perfect example on how you can take a normal image and give it the spooky treatment.
                                                      Here's the pic for you to check out:

In order for me to create the spooky look I was after; I first choose the image I want to work with.

Next, I thought of what direction I would like the image to take; whether it be classic horror movie or gory zombie type.

Once I figured out what look I want to achieve, I did a little research.

In this case, I looked up skeletal faces and decided to draw it out on half of the face.

I could've altered the entire left side of the image but choose to keep it simple.

I then inked in the design using a fine tip black marker, making sure to erase any pencil lines.

Any areas that needed to be darkened in, I colored them in using my 100 Black Copic marker.

I added a bit of shading using a C0 marker and cleaned up the edges using my white gel pen.

I then colored in the rest of the image using my alcohol markers.

Here's a rundown of the colors I used:

-Skin- FS7, Dusky Pink

-Hair- C03, C06, C09

I fussy cut the image and set it aside to work on the card front.

The card measures 4" x 5 1/4" and is a top folding card.

I used some acrylic Halloween pieces from my stash to decorate the front.

I added some stitching lines and polka dots using my white gel pen; chipboard Halloween sentiments and orange, enamel dots.

Lastly, I attached the image using some foam tape.

And ta-da!! Card and Image complete!!

I hope you enjoyed this project for today!

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your day, and peace!! :)

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