Ordinary is Extraordinary Tag

Hello,

Here is a tag I made using the flower digital stamp of the Alice Elements Set from The Octopode Factory.

I used Distress Inks in Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn and Cracked Pistachio for the background. I flicked on some water to create some droplets.

I edged around the entire tag with silver embossing powder.

I coloured the image with Spectrum Noir markers and fussy cut it out. I drew my own stem and attached it behind the flower, which I popped up using foam tape.

I added Glossy Accents to her eyes and some green wide ribbon to the top.

The sentiment is a sticker phrase from Tim Holtz.

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Dream Alice Mixed Media Postcard

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Here is a mixed media postcard I made using the digital stamp Modern Alice in Wonderland from The Octopode Factory.

I coloured the background with Star On ink pads in Teal Blue, Sunflower Yellow and Royal Purple. 

I embossed some dot circles with embossing powder and added some coloured jewels to their centers. 

The word dream is a die cut that I silver embossed.

I coloured Alice with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut her out. I added purple stickles to the bow in her hair. 

I edged around the entire thing with black Staz On. 

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Love Star ATC

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Here is an ATC I made using the digital stamp set Star from Vera Lane Studio. 

I coloured her with watercolour pencils and a water brush. 

I added some heart stickers in her hair and on her dress.

Here is a look @ the background:

I used Tim Holtz watercolour paper and Distress Ink in Picked Raspberry and Tumbled Glass. I stamped some hearts in Fired Brick while the background was still wet. 

I stamped and white embossed some hearts and flicked on some shimmer paint mixed with water.

I used some Tim Holtz word stickers for the sentiment and edged around them with a red gel pen.

I stamped some arrows with black Archival Ink.

I would like to enter this in the following challenge:

Challenge #243: Owl (All) You Need is Love 
Check it out here: Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Grow From Love ATC

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Here is an ATC I made for the VLS "Swap It" Facebook swap using digital stamps from the sets Best Friends (girl head) and Love You the Bone (flower stem) from Vera Lane Studio.

I used watercolour paper and Distress Inks in Broken China, Pickled Raspberry and Seedless Preserves. I watered down some Dylusions Paint in Bubblegum pink and let it drip from top.

I white embossed some circles with stamps from Inkadinkado. I used the dot fade stencil from Tim Holtz with Black Soot Distress Ink.

I coloured the images with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut them out. I used Stickles on the flower in her hair. I used clear Wink of Stella on the stem and in her hair.

I used silver glitter washi tape along the bottom.

I edged the entire ATC with black Archival Ink and used some Tim Holtz sticker words for the sentiment.

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon. xx

Rest Your Wings ATC

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Here is an ATC I made for the "Put a Bird on It" swap in the Vera Lane Studio FB group. The bird image is a freebie.

I used Distress Inks in Salty Ocean, Mustard Seed, and Picked Raspberry for the background. 

I white embossed some dots and silver embossed some spirals. 

I used a Tim Holtz alphabet stencil and Distress Paint in picket fence.

I coloured the bird with coloured pencils and gamsol. I added Glossy Accents to the feathers on the body and to the bird's eyes. 

I drew my own tree branch and coloured it with Prismacolour markers. 

I added some Tim Holtz word stickers for the sentiment. 

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Boo! ATC

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Here is an ATC I made for a Halloween swap I participated in on Instagram. I used the digital stamp set Gloomsville Ghosts from The Octopode Factory.

I coloured the background with Distress Ink in Hickory Smoke.

I stamped and embossed some spider webs from a Hampton Art Halloween stamp set.

I shaded the ghosts with some grey Prismacolour markers and fussy cut them all out. I added Stickles in platinum to their eyes.

I added a boo sentiment and edged around the entire ATC with black Archival Ink.

I would like to enter this in the following challenge:

Challenge: It's Frightening/Halloween
Check it out here: Try it on Tuesday

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

A Forward Leap ATC

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Here is an ATC I made using the digital stamp Steampunk Nipper Viktor from The Octopode Factory.

I used a Darice cogs & wheels embossing folder for the background and coloured it with metallic gold and silver Gelatos. 

I coloured him with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut him out. I added Glossy Accents to his eyes and buttons.

I edged around the sentiment with a black Gel pen.

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Magical Mermaid ATC

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Here is an ATC I made using the rubber stamp Smushasha from Stampotique.

I covered the entire background with Distress Paint in Peacock Feathers. 

I used Versamark and white embossed some bubbles in the background.

I coloured her with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut her out. I added orange Stickles in her hair and Glossy Accents on her eyes.

I went around the entire ATC with Stickles in turquoise and edged the sentiment with a black Gel pen.

Close up of her glittery orange hair:

I would like to enter this in the following challenge:

Challenge SDC198: Favourite Stamp **(This mermaid was my very 1st Stampotique stamp and is still my favourite)**
Check it out here: Stampotique Designers Challenge

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Wicked Sweet ATC

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Here is an ATC I made using one of the digital stamps from the Zombie Love set by The Octopode Factory.

I used some bloody paper from Moxxie's Zombie Attack Collection for the background.

I clear embossed a spider web in the top left corner.

I coloured her with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut her out. I used Glossy Accents on her eyeball and heart.

I added clear Wink of Stella to the flower in her hair and the bouquet of flowers she is holding.

I embossed some gravestones along the bottom and coloured in the dirt with a brown Sharpie.

I gave her a little spider cupcake to hold which is a sticker that I put on cardstock and then fussy cut out.

I edged around the sentiment with a black Gel pen.

I would like to enter this in the following challenge:

Challenge #161: Picnic or Food-Drink
Check it out here: Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Under the Sea ATC

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Here is an ATC I made using the rubberstamp Smumanha from Stampotique.

I gessoed the background and used blue and purple Gelatos which I then blended together with water. 

I clear embossed some bubbles with black Staz On ink.

I coloured her with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut her out. I added purple Stickles to her hair and Glossy Accents on her eyes.

I edged around the sentiment with a black Gel pen.

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Edward Scissorhands mixed media postcard

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Here is a mixed media postcard I made using the digital stamp Eddie Scissors from Vera Lane Studio.

I used 2 layers of gesso on the background and then added some black Gelato and rubbed that on with my fingers. I splattered some watered down white acrylic paint in random spots with a fan brush.

I used some white embossing powder and a stamp which looks like stitches.

I coloured him and the topiary with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut them out. I used some clear Wink of Stella on the pot and on his eyelids.

I added some black striped skinny washi tape to the bottom.

I edged around the sentiment with a black Gel pen.

I would like to enter this in the following challenge:

Challenge: Anything Goes
Check it out here: Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Happy Halloween ATC

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Here is an ATC I made using the digital stamp Gloomsville Witch from The Octopode Factory.

The background paper is from the DCWV paper pad Eek a Boo.

I clear embossed a spider web in the top left corner using a stamp from Hampton Art.

I coloured her with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut her out. I used clear Wink of Stella on her hat and on her dress.

I fussy cut the poison bottle from one of the papers from the same paper pad. I added Glossy Accents on top.

I used a die cut from K & Company for the Happy Halloween sentiment. It was a part of a speech bubble and I just cut the words apart. 

I added some glittery black stars above the sentiment and a purple star to the top. 

I would like to enter this in the following challenge:

Challenge #152: April Fools or Your Favourite Holiday (mine is Halloween)
Check it out here: Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Zombie Ice Cream Cone ATC

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Here is an ATC I made using the digital stamp Eyes Scream Headache from Oddball Art Co.

I used a dot embossing folder on the background and coloured it with Distress Inks in Mowed Lawn and Evergreen Bough. I used Black Soot for the dots. (I was going for a mint chocolate chip background :D)

I coloured the ice cream with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut it out. I used Glossy Accents on the eyeball, dripping blood and sprinkles. 

I added a piece of brown cardstock across the bottom.

I used brown Scribbles paint on the chocolate.

I edged around the sentiment with a black Gel pen.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

Challenge #149: Going Green
Check it out here: Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge

Challenge #11: It ain't easy being Green
Check it out here: Naughty or Nice Challenge

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx 

Steampunk Flo ATC

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Here is an ATC I made using the digital stamp Steampunk Lady Flo from The Octopode Factory.

I used a Cuttlebug gears embossing folder on the background and coloured it with white and black Gelatos.

I coloured her with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut her out. I added clear Wink of Stella to the ruffles on her dress and the umbrella.

I used a golden enamel dot on her eye and added Glossy Accents to the umbrella.

I added tiny blue gems to the middle of some of the gears.

I edged the sentiment with a black Gel pen.

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

You are Magic ATC

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Here is an ATC I made using the digital stamp Whimsical Castle with Princess from Vera Lane Studio.

I white embossed a Fiskars flower stamp for the background and coloured it with Distress Ink in Scattered Scraw, Evergreen Bough and Shaded Lilac.

I coloured her with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut her out. I added clear Wink of Stella to her dress, crown, eyelids and tights.

I added some pink gems to her crown and a pink flower.

The sentiment came with the set and I edged it with a black Gel pen.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

Challenge #148: Pick 3 (I chose Pearls/Gems, Lots of Pink and Flowers)
Check it out here: Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge

Challenge #70: Anything Goes
Check it out here: Creative Fingers Challenge

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx 

Sassy Girl Birthday Card

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Here is a card I made using the digital stamp Maeve's Cake from Vera Lane Studio.

I used Kraft cardstock and made a top-folding card. 

For the background, I used a Fiskar flower stamp and white embossed the entire background.

Here's a close-up: 

I die cut the circle from some funky coloured striped pattern paper using a Spellbinder's fancy circle die. I attached that to some plain white cardstock for extra stability. 

I coloured her and the cake with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut them out. I popped her up on foam squares.

I added Stickles in Turquoise to the flower around her eye. 

I used clear Wink of Stella on her leggings, bowtie, hair buns, and to the candles on the cake. I added Glossy Accents on her bowtie, buttons, and to the candles on the cake.

I added Stickles in Turquoise to the frosting and Stickles in Icicle to the entire cake. 

I added some cupcake washi tape across the bottom and a birthday sticker to the top right corner.

Here's a look at the inside:

I die cut a circle from some balloon pattern paper. I used the sentiment that came with the set. I added the same cupcake washi along the bottom and added a little gift sticker.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

Challenge #126: Anything Goes
Check it out here: Glitter n Sparkle Challenge

Challenge #199: Dots or Stripes
Check it out here: Inky Impressions Challenges

Challenge: Special Lady/Girly
Check it out here: Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

Challenge: 300th Challenge-Colour Inspiration (see pic)
Check it out here: Cupcake Inspirations

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Follow Your Heart ATC

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Here is an ATC I made using the digital stamp Steampunk Lady Audrey from The Octopode Factory.

I used Distress Ink in Fired Brick for the background.

I stamped some hearts with black Staz On.

I added a swirly heart at the top and embossed it in clear.

I added some red heart washi tape across the bottom.

I coloured her with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut her out.

I added an enamel heart to her left eye and Glossy Accents to her right eye and the dots on her dress.

I added clear Wink of Stella to her dress.

I used Scribbles in white for the necklace on her head.

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Ophelia's Heart ATC

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Here is an ATC I made using the digital stamp Ophelia's Heart from Dilly Beans.

I used Distress Ink in Pickles Raspberry and Black Soot for the background.

I stamped some hearts and white embossed them.

I added black and white striped washi tape along the bottom.

I coloured her with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut her out. I added Glossy Accents to her bow and the heart.

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Oddball Love Tag

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Here is a tag I made using the digital stamp Kendall Collector of Hearts from Oddball Art Co.

I started by adding gesso to the entire tag.

I sprayed it with Dylusions Inks in Crushed Grape and Cherry Pie. 

I blended in some pink and red Gelatos in certain places.

I watered down some neon pink acrylic paint and splattered that across the background. 

I stamped some hearts along the right edge of the tag and white embossed them.

I coloured her with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut her out. I added clear Wink of Stella to the heart, scarf and bows. I added Glossy Accents to the heart and buttons.

I used red heart washi tape underneath her.

I edged around the sentiment with a black Gel pen.

I added some red heart gems.

I tied hot pink and black yarn to the top.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges: 

Challenge: Love
Check it out here: Oddball Art Stamps

Challenge #15
Check it out here: A Step in the Dark or Not...

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Valentine Monsters ATC

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Here is an ATC I made using the digital stamp Valentine Fuzzy Monsters from Drawn with Character.

For the background, I used Gelatos in pink and purple.

I used a heart stamp and white embossed it.

I coloured them with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut them out. I used Glossy Accents on their eyes. I used red Glitter for the hearts on the pink monster's antennas and Scribbles in berry for the other's.

I used red heart washi tape for underneath them.

I edged around the sentiment with a black Gel pen.

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx