Encaustic Wax on Card

I love the randomness and freedom of this art form.

Glass Jewelry

I have been having fun creating jewelry, adding this to my one of my inking endeavors. This particular piece is made of sea glass, ultra thick embossing enamel, pearl ex powders, and fantasy film. With this type of jewelry making you never know what you might get as far as coloring. I like the way this one turned out. More jewelry and inking techniques to come!

Art Gift Tags

Are you giving an extra special gift to that certain someone? A new car? House keys? (I think big!) Then why not present it in an art tag that is also a keepsake within itself? These are handmade gift tags with envelopes attached to the backing to hold money, keys, or anything small your heart desires. Most products used are by Ranger and Tim Holtz.

Embossed Card

Materials Used
Ranger alcohol inks, Ranger paint daubers, embossing powders, chalk ink, EK Success border punch, color cardstock, glossy cardstock. Stamp by Stampin' Up.

Custom Embellishment

Were you ever in need of an embellishment but did not have anything to match? Have you ever had materials you never wanted to use again? Try making a custom embellishment. I have a ton of chipboard that goes with nothing. So I decided to try covering it with gesso a material used to prepare canvas for painting. I took a chipboard circle, covered it in gesso using a paint dabber and let it dry. You can speed up the process with a heat gun. I then used acrylic paint dabbers in two shades of green, let dry, then stamped the word hope in chalk ink. See the completed card on the next post!

Copic Marker Tests

Okay, I have been on a Copic kick today having received my manual in the mail and read the whole thing overnight. So I decided to conduct an extensive test today of the best papers and stamping ink to use with Copic markers. Here are the results!

Favorite Papers: MatteKote by Judikins, Hammermill Color Copy, and One Sheet Wonder!

Favorite Inks: Memento and Ranger Distress

Favorite Paper for using Copic Marker Blender: MatteKote and Hammermill Color Copy

Enjoy!

Hey!

Hows everyone in blog land? Yep been tooo long! Getting back in the swing of things and getting organized for more card crafting to come your way. The new room is the bomb and just got new inspiration from the Michigan Megameet. I had a blast speaking with Judy Watanabe of Judikins and got the opportunity to watch the famed Tim Holtz!