Washi tape card....

So I whipped up this card the other day and at first I wasn't crazy about it but the more I look at it, the more I like how it turned out!  You know how sometimes you walk away from something and when you come back it looks different?  This is one of those times...

So I used 3 rolls of my new Fat Roll Washi Tape from one of my favourite new companies, Hazel and Ruby (thanks to the Bug).  I'm in love with their new 'quote' rolls.  I'm a quote junkie - if you've ever checked out my Pinterest board you'll know that one of my favourite boards is called 'Quotes to Note'...I love quotes!  I add them to my art journal pages, canvases, cards, or just read them for inspiration or a 'pick me up' when I need it!   (Please excuse the photo, was taken with my IPhone on the fly...)

I used Fat Roll Washi Tape 'Define It' for the entire background (the black and white).  Then I popped up a panel of the 'Colorblock Quotes' across the middle.  Then I added a strip of the 'Quote Me' washi tape to a white piece of cards stock and cut out some fun single quotes and staggered them across the panel.  It needed a little 'bling' so I added a few strips of that sparkly white ribbon behind the panel and some of those cool green candy dots to the corners.  A big thank you to Carola for the dots and the blingy ribbon!  She's always got your back when you need that extra something to finish off a project!  

Well that's it for today, its different from my usual copic coloured cards.  Just a different option if your in a jam for a quick card...pull out your washi tape!

Check out the challenge over at Little Red Wagon too - Bling it Up!  (I've got some bling on there, its subtle, but its there...lol)

More mixed media goodness!!! Art Journal cover part 1...

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Well I know its been a while since I've posted some mixed media art but its never too late right?  Now that I've unpacked ALL of my art supplies etc...I've been able to begin where I left off, playing with the endless amount art supplies that fill my craft room/office.  I've also frequented a few 'new to me' local crafty/art stores and have had a good dose of retail therapy.  Picked up a 'few' (ahem) supplies and I've been on my way!  I scooped up a new Art Journal at The Scrapping Bug and have been busy over the last few months 'playing'.

Anyway, today I'm showing you the work-in-progress cover of my art journal.  Since I don't really know exactly what I want to do with it I just dabble here and there.  I did know I wanted to use that totally awesome Suzi Blu stamp I got at The Art House Studio.  See the little painter/artist girl?  I loooove Suzi Blu and her funky fun style.  She's such an inspiration!

Here's a close up of the artist stamp.  I've added a smile to her face and some long flowing locks as well.  You can see what the original stamp looks like in the watermarked image below.  I've altered it a bit to suit my style.  She was coloured with a few copics and mostly my prismacolor pencils and gamsol. 

 

For the wall, I used the mini brick stencil from The Crafters Workshop and went over it with some molding paste adding a few wood stars into it.  I went over the bricks with some pan pastels but not overly happy with that so still working on that area.

I'm planning on adding a quote or verse to the front, just haven't found 'the one' yet.  Here's a list of some other supplies I've used on the cover:  Faber Castell Pitt Pens, Golden Acrylic Paint, Washi Tape, Dylusions Ink Sprays, Stencils, bubble wrap and Pan Pastels. 

Art journaling is a fabulous way to get lost from everyday stressors, be free and creative and to just play and have fun.  Try it, you'll like love it!  Oh and also a little 'shout out' to my new awesome crafty friends who may help me along with the inspiration ;) !!!

Thanks for stopping by!

We all deserve a little bit of Rainbows & Sunshine, KKS March Release Peeks...

Today at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps we are sharing a new set by the totally talented Emilie Goulet! We've got a perfect set for spring!  Let us introduce..... PRETTY LITTLE PIXIES!!  Emilie has created a fun set of outdoor adventure images for your cards and scrapbook pages!  You're going to get a real kick out of these girls!!  PLUS we are sharing a SECOND set of TRINKETS to go with the Pixie (and maybe some other stamps you have yet to see).....it's FAIRY TRINKETS!

Below you will find a list of all the Krafty Girls who are sharing PEEKS with you today!  And as you're hoppin' around, be sure to leave a comment at each stop because TWO stampers will win some of these stamps!  {All of this week's winners will be announced at the online party on Saturday night!}   All our new MARCH 2013 stamps will be available on Saturday at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!  And don't miss the online PAR-TAY to celebrate!  Come on back tomorrow because we'll be revealing two new stamp sets by Cheryl Alger!

For my card today I decided to use the adorable new Pixie with teddy and paired it with a brand new Fairy Trinket! 

 

I chose to go CAS with this one, well, for the simple fact that I coloured her up without choosing my dp first.  I usually don't pick an 'exact' paper before I start with the copics, but I know my stash pretty well and can usually match things up pretty easily once its done.  As you can see I was feeling a bit colourful with her.  I did look for some dp but in the end I really wanted her fun colours to stand out.  That's when my Washi tape stepped in to save the day!!!!  And the rest is history...

 

Somebunny Loves You...

Hi Everyone, welcome back to another fun Preview Day with Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!!

Before we go on, I'd like to share with you that the Kraftin' Kimmie Shop now carries 6x6 paper pads!  So while you're shopping for stamps, you can scoop up some paper to go with them! (this is a trial run and is being offered to Canadian customers only due to the extra weight of the paper, to continue to keep our shipping costs low).  To celebrate, there are even a few pads ON SALE in the shop!!!!  For more details, click {here}

Today we are previewing a brand new stamp set by Krafty Artist Cheryl Alger!  There are TWO new sets being released (Lil' Buckaroos, and Somebunny Loves You). 

I chose Lexi with Bunny from the Somebunny Loves You set.  Isn't she  adorable with her big floppy bunny?   I went to work with my copics and paperpieced some gingham dp to the bunny's feet and ears.  I also added some washi tape, ribbon and button to finish it off!  Easter is just around the corner, and these stamps make the cutest Easter cards!