Monday, May 6, 2024

Another Busy Week and Weekend

I have a lot of photos, product and inspiration to share. First up Is this series from Creative Expressions.


On Wednesday's video Sharon illustrated how she colored these stamps using several different ways. This first sample was colored using brushes and the variety of inks you see surrounding the image.
Here the final version is mounted two different ways.
Sharon is very fond of these frame stencils.
If you look carefully you can see how this stencil lets you add color to the background.
Several more samples using Copics and those frame samples.

Next are Picket Fence's mini pouncers that Sharon used to create another background.



As you can see above, these stamps are rubber stamps that can be used with your Misti.


Sharon used a background of color on watercolor paper. The image doesn't come out as crisp due to the texture of the watercolor paper.

This next one is interesting. Sharon first lays down a rub-on as her background.

She then stamps her image and then applies clear embossing powder. You do need to be careful with too much heat until you know how it affects the rub-on.

Sharon also plans on using these Lavinia papers as a background.
Picket Fence has a new black hybrid pad that Sharon is testing. So far, so good!


A card using Copics, patterned paper, ink shading and string.


Next up are several photos from the store. It's like taking a tour of the aisles.





Samples from last week.



Next up is Sizzix collaboration with 49 & Market to create stamps and matching dies.

To create the coloring on this image Sharon used mini cubes and pounced all over the stamp with greens, blues and browns.


This month's layout class. If you'd like we have kits for sale. Call the store.
Lots of fussy cutting in this month's Graphic 45 cards.
We have gotten these dies from Elizabeth Crafts Design back in stock. These are too cute!
I'm hoping this is a better explanation of AAll and Create's layered Washi tape. Here Sharon starts building the final image with each section of tape.

See how when layered on top of the previous section they form a complete image. Are have several different images.
We have several other new AAll & Create background and accent dies.

New from Tim Holtz are these picture frames, mini pouncers and these mini cloches. Sharon see some minis coming from Tim that will fit into these class domes.
We also have the storage tin for the mini archival inks. I think this tray will also fit your letter press inks.
Elizabeth Craft has this soft cover you can use for ATC cards, remember those?
Plastic sleeves for ATC's that will fit into the cover above.
More dies from Elizabeth Craft.



Who knew Cowboys would be so popular.
New background embossing folders from Altenew. First, (sorry for the blurriness) is wood planks, followed by bricks and lastly masonry wall.


Burlap dies from Altenew

Sailing theme dies for Father's Day
Sentiment strip dies. You get a variety of widths and sizes.
New letterpress plate with matching die and stamp (not shown).
Blue/Gray enamel dots
Multi-layered citrus stencils

Rose die - lots of petals!
Window, shutters and images for both inside and outside the window.
One of Sharon's favorites, 

Echo Park Summer papers 

Remember this die set from last week? It's perfect for cutting out and framing this cut-apart sheet.



We showed Doodlebug's Get Well papers and accessories last week. Here are the matching dies. They make great shakers.



Stamperia is our last new release. We have the Secret Diary collection.









A few follow-ups from 49 & Market, butterflies, flowers, words and flourishes.







Another long, long post. Here's my funny for the day, welcome to my world.
I'll see you again next week. Until then get crafty and above all Stay Safe.

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