Fishin you a great day! And first time using distress inks

I recently took the plunge and ordered some TH distress inks. I’ve been wanting to try water coloring for a long time now and finally did it! The verdict?  I love it. I love the way the colors naturally fade and blend.  For anyone wanting to try this out my first tip is: use a very light touch. A little goes a long way. 
My image is from High Hopes stamps. Cute huh?  And below is my complete supply list in case you were wondering. Thanks for stopping by today!
Supplies: High Hopes Stamp, TH distress ink, water color paper, buttons, ribbon, MME Nostalgia papers, PTI kraft

Miss You Cowgirl

Giddy Up Cowgirl! Today I have a fairly simple card to show you using die cuts. The image is from High Hopes Stamps and reminds me of the Christmas my inlaws bought stick horses for the kids.  They had so much fun playing with them. 

I used a “Miss You” sentiment is from Die-Versions so that this card can be sent to cousins who live far away.  Although I love making Bday cards and Thank you’s because I use them the most, it’s always fun to make a card with a different theme.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look!

Card Recipe: High Hopes Stamps, DieVersions die, Magnolia Die, MME papers, Copic Markers, viva decor pens

Guest Designer Karen Day

This month we are lucky to have Karen Day joining us. She created this adorable card for our September Challenge (kraft, red, black). And I was only able to show you one of the card from this gorgeous set she created. So sit back and take a look at these gorgeous cards.

 I absolutely love the details of these cards...the stitching, the color combo and the tri-fold cards to name a few.  Thank you for joining us this month Karen! And check back 9/7 for another gorgeous card from Karen.

OCS product: Stamp set is Baking Penguins by Inky Antics

                     Tuxedo Black Ink by Memento

                     Coloured with Copics

                     Patterned papers are Baby Jane Mini-Deck by Cosmo Cricket

September Color Challenge-Red, Black, Kraft

Are you ready for a new challenge?  This month Joni has selected a color challenge for us.. Red, Black, Kraft.  I'm guessing this color combo is going to result in some gorgeous projects!

Challenge Details/Rules:
- You have all month long to join in our challenge.
-You can enter up to 5 times.
-Only new projects, no back linking to old projects.
-You must link the OCS blog in your entry post.
-You may combine with other challenges

Two lucky participants will win a Stampaive stamp from the One Crazy Stamper store!! Here they are:

And now for some inspiration from our Design Team.
Guest Designer Karen Day 

 Baking Penguins by Inky Antics, Tuxedo Black Ink by Memento, Coloured with Copics,                     Patterned papers are Baby Jane Mini-Deck by Cosmo Cricket

Shari

Supplies - High Hopes Jungle Background, High Hopes Walkabout Wally, Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Versafine Onyx Black Ink, Pop up dots

Cindy Haffner

Angel Bear in Clouds,  Copic Sketch Markers, Memento Tuxedo Black ink

Joni:

 

Supplies: Art Impressions: Vera, copics, Memento Tuxedo black ink, Xpress It card stock

Sue

 Supplies used:  Little Sand Architect (High Hopes Rubber Stamps), Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP - Beach Bum (Fancy Pants), Wavy Rectangles (Spellbinders Nestabilities), Copic Markers, Prismacolour Pencils

Lisa

Stamps:  High Hopes (Flame Broilin'), Memento Ink, Copic Markers

Michelle

Supplies: Kraftin Kimmie - Marilyn, Impression-Obsession - Circle Fusion Cover a Card Background Stamp, Copic Markers

Jacilynn

Whimsy Stamp, Copic Markers, Viva Decor Pens, xpress it tape, twine

Madge

Inky Impressions: Hazel Baking Cookies; Spellbinders: A2 Ribbon Frame;  Copic Markers; Kraft Cardstock; Bleach; Ribbon;

August Challenge Winners!!

Can it really be the end of August?! That month flew right by me.  We had some beautiful entries into the challenge this month and wanted to send a big Thank You to all who played along.  So without further adeiu we want to announce the 2 winners of the One Crazy Stamper August BINGO challenge. As a reminder, here are the prizes up for grabs.

 Random.org chose #3 & #2 which is Cathy Clouston & Mags  ! Congrats and please email Lora at (lora at onecrazystamper dot com) to claim your prize.

Check back tomorrow for a new COLOR challenge!

Product Spotlight

Today I have a product spotlight using Clear gel pens from Sakura

available at One Crazy Stamper.

I made this bookmark, yes I am getting ready for school.

 

The adorable stamp is from High Hopes Fairy Tale Bug.

My grandson would love this.

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo black ink unto Xpress It card stock.

I used the copics below to color him:

 

I added the clear glaze pen to his eyes and wing.

Here is a close up:

Check out all the new items from One Crazy Stamper and watch for our birthday celebration coming September 8th!

Wings of Hope

Hi all, Madge here for another Wonderful Wednesday at OCS.  I’ve chosen to make a Circular Stair-Step card today using “Wings of Hope” from the wonderful Chrissie Armstrong designs for Whimsy Stamps .   I thought I would make the last of the summer-ie cards.  Remember those days of our youth when the Carousel Ride was the only one we could go on.  I do, being the shortest person in our family and the youngest and shortest of all my friends – I was soooo happy when I could graduate to the Ferris Wheel and the Octopus.  Ok, I’m really dating myself.

Materials used:  Wings of Hope;  Xpress it blend cardstock; Ranger Archival Black Ink/ Copic Markers; Spellbinders die, Circle Cutter (6 “ and 5 3/4” circle). Flowers; Paper from stash; Crackle Glossy Accents.

This will be my last post for August – so until next week. Stamp up a storm, ink up a wish and send it on to someone to brighten their day.

~ rubber hugz ~

Well Behaved!!!

Here she is - the last of the four images featuring Kraftin Kimmie's July Release of movie superstars. This is "Lana"!!!!

As usual, she is colored with Copics, then cut and matted with Spellbinders Label 4 dies, including the Grand dies set. The sentiment is included with the image and is highlighted with bright pink ink. I also used the Sakura Star Dust pen to add sparkles to her dress. The dp's are from My Mind's Eye Meadowlark, and American Crafts Amy Tangerine Sketchbook collection. Rhinestones and the decorative button are from my stash.

You still have a couple of days to enter the challenge here at One Crazy Stamper to win an awesome prize - for full details please click here.

Good Company!

I have a very Victorian feel card for you today for you today for One Crazy Stamper.

I used some beautiful dies for today's card on some tan cardstock.    The edge die is Lace Light Deco Border from Cheery Lynn Designs.  The oval is the Lacey Oval CR1204 from Mariann Design.

For a fun touch I threaded some pink/white bakers twine through circular holes on the oval die.  A simple tip for you....use a dab of glue to twist the *needle end* of your thread...and it is simple to sew through the holes with  no fraying tip!

Papers are from Authentique's Lively collection.  I colored the image from Flourishes set From The Desk Of with Prismacolor Pencils.

Michelle Pearson - Inspiration Blooms

Curious Little Fairy

Hi All,

For my last post of the month for One Crazy Stamper, I have used this cute stamp called Curious Little Fairy -- Meljen's Designs from Whimsy Stamps.  I used the Flourishes, Flowers and Pink and Black row on the Bingo Challenge.

Supplies used:

• Stamp:  Curious Little Fairy -- Meljen's Designs (Whimsy Stamps)
• Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
• Paper:  X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP - Curio (Basic Grey)
• Die:  Floral Flourishes (Joy Crafts)
• Copic Markers:  Skin - E0000, E000; Hair - E33, E30, E21; Crown Y28, Y23, E81, Dress - R000, R30; Shoes - G43; Wings - G40, G82
• Atyou Spica Glitter Pen:  11 - Gold
• Miscellaneous:  Flowers, Deco Art Glitter Dust

There are still a few more days to enter this month's Bingo Challenge before the start of our next challenge.  Lora has some amazing deals and new products arriving daily at her store One Crazy Stamper.  See you next time and in the meantime have some fun.