Inchie Arts...Did 'ya know?

Today I thought I’d share a little did ya know session based on the techniques I used on this white Twinchie (2 x 2 inch) Art Square.

*Did you know that you can use your Corner Chomper on the precision cut matboard Art Squares?  Yep, it works!

*Did you know you can color with Copic markers directly onto Art Squares?  The surface makes it easy to blend the colors.

*Did you know that layering your Art Square with your dies creates a fun look?  Today I used Spellbinders Labels 16.

All stamps by Penny Black.

For more Inchie Arts inspiration, visit their BLOG and FACEBOOK PAGE.

Fun Friday Collabo with Darlene, Week 3

It's another Friday in May... you know what that means!  Collabo time with my talented friend Darlene!  This week we are both using Penny Black's 4310K Verdant.

To create my card I first stamped 4310K Verdant with VersaMark Ink into white cardstock.  Next, I sponged Pan Pastels over the stamped image.  I love how easy this look is to create and what great coverage the Pan Pastels provide.  To finish things off, I simply stamped my background using Penny Black 40-206 Glory of Modesty with Sea Breeze VersaMagic ink.

You can see all the details of my collabo with Darlene on THIS post, and if you missed last week's posting you can check it out HERE.

Now be sure to pop over to Darlene's blog to see what she's created. 

I know its going to be a stunner!

Petaloo and Ranger

I'm so honored to be playing over on the Petaloo blog today!  I've combined their Color Me Crazy line of flowers and leaves with Ranger Distress Paints and inks.  I've even got a video for ya!

Click HERE for the full reveal!

Penny Black's "For Family" Challenge

One of my favorite things is hanging out with my sweet nieces and I was lucky enough to spend a couple of afternoons with Maddi making cards!  So in the spirit of Penny Black's current challenge, "For Family," I'm honored to share 12-year-old Maddi's creations today.

Maddi created these first two cards for her basketball and soccer coaches.  Both background stamps are by Penny Black and the stickers are by SRM.

Maddi did lots of watercoloring and distressing on this lovely fashion girl set...

And speaking of fashion girls, I just had to join in the fun!

(All Stamps by Penny Black)

Thanks, Maddi, for inspiring me with your creativity!!

Pink Paislee and Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft

Happy weekend, my friends! Just wanted to let you know that I've got several cards posted on the Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft blog using Gelatos, Stamper's Big Brush Pens, and Pink Paislee Artisan products.  Here's a little peek:

Click HERE for the full reveal and to see 4 more cards! :)

Fun Friday Collabo with Darlene

I love Fridays...especially this month as I am collaborating with Darlene!!  And in case you missed last Friday's post and all of our collabo details, you can see it by clicking HERE.  Today we are both using Penny Black's 30-170 T for Transparent set, 30-170 Sweet Home.

Here's what I created...

I began by stamping the house with VersaFine Onyx Black Ink, embossing in clear powder, and coloring with Copic Markers.  The patterned paper with text (MME) was ever so lightly colored with a white Pan Pastel to mute the contrast between the text and the background.  I create the splatter effect by coloring with Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper's Big Brush Pens onto my acrylic block, spritzing with water, and then flicking the ink/paint onto the card base using a paintbrush.  Finally, I added just a bit of twine from The Twinery (available from SRM Stickers) to finish things off.

Thanks for visiting and now be sure to go visit Darlene's blog to see what her talented hands have done with this same stamp set!

Inchie Arts

When using Inchie Arts Art Squares, I’m always inspired to reach for my juiciest and brightest inks and paints.  The Art Squares are like having a tiny canvas to put on a card! Today I used a 3 x 3 inch white Art Square.

Here’s how I achieved this look:

1.   Place a few drops of Dr. Ph Martin’s Hydrus watercolor onto your craft mat.  Do one color at a time.

2.   Dip and press the art square onto the ink.  Let dry.

3.   Repeat this process with the next color.

4.   Swipe Distress Paints in coordinating colors around the edges of the Art Square.

5.   Very lightly distress the entire Art Square with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink.

All stamps by Penny Black

For more Inchie Arts inspiration, visit their BLOG and FACEBOOK PAGE.

Oh, and before I go, I just wanted to mention that I have a new PB&J Video Tutorial up on the Penny Black blog.  Here's a little peek...

For the full reveal, click HERE.

Have a great day!