Pretty Kitty Watercolor Card

Pretty Kitty Watercolor Card

Dimensions: 

Rose Red CS - 4 1/4 x 11 (card base), 3 1/4 x 3 1/4, 3/4 x 2 1/8

Basic Black CS - 4 x 5 1/4, 3 x 3

Whisper White CS - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2, 3 3/4 x 5 (inside), 5/8 x 2

Watercolor Paper - 4 1/4 x 5 1/2

3 x 3

Hey Guys!!  I thought I would try something different for today's card.  My friend and downline Nicki came over yesterday for a "play" date and she brought with her the Detailed Floral Thinlits dies.  I have not purchased it YET, because it honestly is not my style.  Although I've seen some BEAUTIFUL projects created with the set, it just wasn't on my radar to purchase.  BUT I went ahead and played with it yesterday and came up with today's card.

I used the die cut as a stencil and used my Watercolor Pencils to color in the flowers on some Watercolor Paper.  After I made it, I had ABSOLUTELY no idea what I was going to do with it.  SO I put it up for the night and came back to it this morning.  I ended up running it through the Hexagons Embossing Folder and decided that this sweet little kitty from the Pretty Kitty stamp set NEEDED to go with it!!  I added a doily from the Delicate White Doilies pack along with a couple of circles from the Layering Circles Dies and the Stitched Shapes Framelits.  Of course I had to finish off the flowers with a touch of shimmer using the Clear Wink of Stella.

I just LOVE the way it turned out!!  The watercolors blended so beautifully with each other and really softened up to create the background.  This is probably one of my fav cards so far!  

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Stampin' Up! Supplies Used: 

In addition to the video tutorial I made, I also have printable/downloadable instructions below the Supplies Used.  Just click on the "Supply List" to download and print.

Don't forget, if you place an order that is less than $150, to use May’s Hostess Code 2MZMMYGW  on my Stampin' Up! website.  I send out thank you gifts at the end of each month to those who order from me!!  Stay tuned for a customer loyalty program coming in the next few weeks!  I have LOTS of new and fun stuff coming up that you are going to LOVE!! 

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Happy Stampin' Up!!

Jen  

Dragonfly Dreams Watercolor Glimmer Paper

Dragonfly Dreams Watercolor Glimmer Paper

Dimensions: 

Basic Black Cs - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 (score at 4 1/4 for card base)

Watermelon Wonder CS - 4 x 4

Daffodil Delight CS - 3 1/4 x 4

Shimmery White CS - 3 x 4

Fruit Stand DSP - 4 x 5 1/4

Whisper White CS 3 3/4 x 5 (inside of card)

Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper - scrap for dragonfly

Dimensions: 

Whisper White CS - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 (score at 4 1/4 for card base)

Watermelon Wonder CS - 2 x 5 1/2

Basic Black CS - 2 3/4 x 4 1/2

Shimmer White CS - 2 1/2 x 4 1/4

Fruit Stand DSP - 1 1/8 x 5 1/2 (two)

Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper - large scrap for dragonfly

Dimensions: 

Basic Black CS - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 (score at 4 1/4 for card base), 4 1/4 x 3

Daffodil Delight CS - 4 x 2 3/4

Shimmery White CS - 3 3/4 x 2 1/2

Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper - Scrap for dragonflies

Hey Everyone!!  This is the card I created for my very first Facebook Live!!  Although I only had a few who tuned in AND I was a tad nervous, I am pleased with the way it turned out!!  In fact, I actually had fun doing it!!  SO I plan on going LIVE every Wednesday evening at 7pm CST.  Make sure to mark your calendars for next Wednesday, March 15th to see the project I have planned.

This FB Live coincided with my sketch challenge that I hold over on my FB Page Jen's Scrappy Pages every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.  I used the Paper & Ink Sketch Challenge #16 this week.  This was actually a super simple sketch and I just LOVE the way it turned out!!  I did change up my dimensions, which are noted under the card that I created to go along with it.  After creating my sketch card, I decided to create 2 more using the same papers and technique, which I have included the dimensions for under each card.

I created this card using the Dragonfly Dreams stamp set and Detailed Dragonfly thinlits. For the dragonfly, I cut it out using Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper and colored it using an Aqua Painter with Watermelon Wonder and So Saffron. The center of the dragonfly was colored using a Basic Black Stampin' Write marker. Background was colored using the Daffodil Delight Watercolor pencil, then stamped using the background stamp in the Dragonfly Dreams stamp set. I sponged the ink where I wanted it, then stamped off for a second generation look to soften the dots.

Make sure to "SUBSCRIBE" to my YouTube channel to receive notifications when I post new videos as I am adding 4-5 new videos each week!!  In addition to the video tutorial I made, I also have printable/downloadable instructions below the Supplies Used.  Just click on the "Supply List" to download and print.

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used: 

Don't forget, if you place an order that is less than $150, to use March's Hostess Code RCXNW7TW on my Stampin' Up! website.  I send out thank you gifts at the end of each month to those who order from me!!  Stay tuned for a customer loyalty program coming in the next few weeks!  I have LOTS of new and fun stuff coming up that you are going to LOVE!! 

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Happy Stampin' Up!!

Jen

Happy Hippo!!

I know, I know, It's been a LONG time since I have posted to my blog.  I have been mainly posting to my Facebook Page: Jen's Scrappy Pages.  BUT I thought I would take the extra time to go ahead and post here too.

My creative mojo has been lacking as of late.  I've been making cards/pages using Close to my Heart's new Workshops Your Way kits, but haven't sat down to create anything on my own for a while.  SO the other day, I took out my favorite stamp set Safari Ballet and stamped out the hippo to color.  I found the best coloring medium for her was the Watercolor Pencils and a Blending Pen.  It kept her soft and sweet, I think!  lol

I used Kaleidoscope papers along with Playful Puffies and Bitty Sparkles.  It's weird not having any ribbon or twine on this card, but I felt it just didn't need anything else on the card.  

Supplies used: 

Stamp Set: Safari Ballet

Paper Packet: Kaleidoscope

Embellishments: Playful Puffies, Bitty Sparkles

Coloring Medium: Watercolor Pencils, Watercolor Paper and Blending pen

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!  

Hope this has inspired you to get out your Watercolor Pencils and Blending Pen to color in your images!!

Happy Scrapping and Stamping!

Jen

Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge 421 Card

Happy Tuesday Bloggers!!  It is a VERY happy Tuesday for me because I actually finished the Mojo Monday sketch challenge a day after it was posted!!  YAY ME!!  Another reason I am happy is NOT only did I get the card made...BUT it is my FAVORITE size too!!  The last Monday of each month, Mojo Monday features the Tall and Skinny card sketch.  This is a FUN size at 3 1/2 x 5 1/2!!

I honestly haven't been slacking TOO much lately, at least not on creating.  I have been posting my Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge cards to my Facebook Page Jen's Scrappy Pages.  SO head on over to check out the last few Mojo Monday Sketch's that I played along with!!

This card came together pretty quickly!!  I have figured out a way to bring the sketch into my Cricut Explore Design Space software, so I don't have to guess at how big or small I need to cut my papers!!  LOVE using this to create my cards!!

The frame I used is from CTMH's Artiste Cricut cartridge!!  I LOVE how it adds extra detail and dimension to the card!!  I cut it at 2 1/2" in my Explore Design Space software.  BUT I believe you should be able to cut it at 2 1/2" if you are using the Expression 1 or 2.

Products used are: 

X7200B White Pines Paper Pack $9.95

B1412 Perfect Fit - Holidays $9.95

Z3093 Fern Thick Twine $3.95

Z1263 Bitty Sparkles $2.95

Z2114 Cocoa Ink $6.95

Z2116 Cranberry Ink $6.95

3174 Blending Pen $4.50

3505 Watercolor Pencils $26.95

Z3118 Confetti Embossing Folder $8.95

If you would like to purchase any of the products that I used to create my card, head on over to my website at jen.ctmh.com 

Thank SO much for stopping by!!  Don't forget to check out my Facebook Page to keep up with my weekly posts!

Hope this inspires you to get out your Cricut Cartridges to use with your cards!!  I am certainly getting a LOT of use from mine since I purchased the Cricut Explore!!  LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!

Happy Scrapping and Stamping!!

Jen