Crafter's Companion

I'm excited to say that I am a COLORING AMBASSADOR for Crafter's Companion. 

I've been playing around with some of the Colorista markers and marker pads.  These markers color great on glitter, you can even blend with them.  Below are a few things that I have colored.  

This is from the Inspiring Sentiments 6x6 glitter marker pad that I got from Michaels. 

This is from the 12x12 Eastern Promise marker pad.  

This is from the A4 Eastern Promise marker pad. 

Keep an eye out for more coloring from me for Crafter's Companion........

Raindrops

Hi Everyone!!!  I am here today on this wonderful Friday with a little Inspiration.  I thought I would share a card I made with you today.

 I used a stamp from the Morehead Collection called "Raindrops" stamp set. Check out the great selection of Morehead stamps, you will want them all.

Here is my finished card:

On the Spectrum Noir website, there are many tutorials on how to color using the Spectrum Noir markers.  I decided to give one of the step by step tutorials a try, here is the link.  These are some really great markers at a great price.  Be sure to check out the entire collection of markers, you will want them all.  I think I did pretty good.  What do you think.....

Here is a closer peek at my colored image:

Keep checking  Crafter's Companion  for the new releases that are happening all the time.

See you all next Friday with another creation, until then, Happy Stamping!!!!!

Thanks A Bunch

Hi Everyone!!!  I am here today on this wonderful Friday with a little Inspiration.  I thought I would share a card I made with you today.

 I used a stamp from the Popcorn Bear Collection called "Thanks A Bunch" stamp set. Check out the great selection of Popcorn the Bear stamps, you will want them all.

Here is my finished card:

I stamped my image onto Premium white CS and colored it in using my wonderful Spectrum Noir markers. I used TN4, TN3, TN2, TN1, DG3, DG2, DG1, PP3, BP1, BP2, OR1, CT3, CT1, GB1 to color my image.  I made a criss cross card today.  I took a 12x12 piece of white card stock and cut it in half so I have 2 6x12 pieces.  I then scored each in half to create 2 6x6 cards.  I took and cut each one on a diagonal to create the criss cross.  I attached both together to create the card.  I added some DP and a die cut for my finished image.  For my insert, I cut a piece of pink CS to 5 1/2x 5 1/2 and then added a piece of white CS cut to 5 x 5 and stamped my sentiment on the top of the white CS.  I added a piece of folded pink CS for my tab between the pink layer and my white layer.  Insert into your finished card.  This is such a simple, but great card to make.  Give it a try......

 
Keep checking  Crafter's Companion  for the new releases that are happening all the time.

See you all next Friday with another creation, until then, Happy Stamping!!!!!

Mulberry Woods Love You

Hi Everyone!!!  I am here today on this wonderful Friday with a little Inspiration.  I thought I would share a card I made with you today.

 I used a stamp from the Mulberry Woods Everyday Collection called "Mulberry Wood Love You" stamp set. Check out this really great selection of stamps, you will want them all.

Here is my finished card:

I stamped my image onto Premium white CS and colored it in using my wonderful Spectrum Noir markers. I used IG3, IG2, IG1, PP1, PL1, PL2, LG3, EB2, GB8, GB10 to color my image.  I used an dot embossing folder to give my brown CS a bit of texture and then added some ribbon and a bow and some pearls in the corners.

 
Keep checking  Crafter's Companion  for the new releases that are happening all the time.

See you all next Friday with another creation, until then, Happy Stamping!!!!!

Hello

Happy Friday Everyone!!!!  I am here today on this fabulous Friday, to show you some more inspiration using the new "Toreads" stamps.  I used "Sky" and a sentiment "Hello". 

My card today is a very simple card.  I cut my card base to 6 x 6.  I stamped my image onto Premium White Card Stock  and colored it in using my Spectrum Noir markers.  I used one of my dies to cut out my colored image and for the mats behind them.

A closer peek at my colored image:

Keep checking  Crafter's Companion  for the new releases that are happening all the time.

Don't forget about the challenge going on at the Challenge Blog of Fall colors.  So get out those Crafter's Companion products and let's see what you can do with this challenge!!!

See you all next Friday with another creation, until then, Happy Stamping!!!!!

Crafter's Companion October Challenge

Hi Everyone!!!   Today is the 1st of October and that means it is time for a NEW challenge on the Crafter's Companion Challenge Blog.  This month our challenge to you is to make a project using a Crafter's Companion Stamp and the theme "Fall Colors".  We want you to create any project, it can be a card, layout, altered item, etc.  Just make sure you use a Crafter's Companion stamp in order to have a chance to win an awesome PRIZE.

Here is my October Challenge Card:

  I used " Morehead Raindrops " stamp set today. I stamped my image onto Premium Card stock and colored using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers.  I used the following colors: GT3, GT2, GT1, BT4, FS2, TN2, OR1, OR2, CT4, EB5, IG8, IG4, IG2. I added some lace and some roses and a couple metal corner pieces.

 Here is a closer peek:

 So get out those Crafter's Companion stamps and start creating for this challenge and you could win an awesome prize.

Make sure you go to the Crafter's Companion USA Challenge Blog to get all the details of how to enter, etc....

HAPPY STAMPING!!!!!!

A Christmas Wish

Hi Everyone!!!  I am here today on this wonderful Friday with a little Inspiration.  I thought I would share a card I made with you today.

 I used a stamp from the Mulberry Woods Christmas called "Winter Wonderland". Check out this really great selection of stamps, you will want them all.

Here is my finished card:

 I stamped my image 2 times and colored both using the Spectrum Noir Markers. These are some really great markers at a really great price.  Check out the whole range of colors..... I used one of my dies and cut out one of the colored images. I used IG10, IG8, IG6, GG2, DG3, GB10 to color my images.

I then fussy cut out the one of the panda's from one of my colored images and popped them up on top of the other colored image to give it a bit of dimension.  I added some ribbon and a bow.  My sentiment is also from this stamp set. I attached all to the card base that was embossed with a 6x6 Diesire Regal Frame embossing folder.  For the final touch, I added some Stickles to make the snow sparkly.


Keep checking  Crafter's Companion  for the new releases that are happening all the time.

See you all next Friday with another creation, until then, Happy Stamping!!!!!

Toread's Just For You

Happy Friday Everyone!!!!  I am here today on this fabulous Friday, to show you some more inspiration using the new "Toreads" stamps.  I used "Comge" and a sentiment "Just For You". 

I made a pocket card today.  Directions below.  I stamped my image onto Premium White Card Stock  and colored it in using my Spectrum Noir markers.  The colors I used were: GT3, GT2, GT1, FS9, FS6, FS4, GB`0, GB7, IG1, IG2. I fussy cut my colored image so I could pop her up on my card front.

 And a closer look at my colored image:

Here is what the inside looks like:

To make this pocket card, you will need a piece of card stock 6 x 12.  You will score at 3 1/2 and again at 7 1/2.  You will fold on the score lines and fold both in.  Next, you need to cut the back flap at an angle so you can form a pocket.  Next, place some 1/4" Super Strong Double-Sided Permanent Adhesive Tape along the bottom of the back flap and along the short side.  This will create the pocket.  I used a border punch on the front flap and also took some teal card stock and punched it as well so I could layer it on top of the first punched border.  I added some sheer white dotted ribbon around the teal punched CS and also a bow.  

Keep checking  Crafter's Companion  for the new releases that are happening all the time.

Don't forget about the challenge going on at the Challenge Blog of Fall colors.  So get out those Crafter's Companion products and let's see what you can do with this challenge!!!

See you all next Friday with another creation, until then, Happy Stamping!!!!!

Toread's Happy Birthday!!!

Hi Everyone!!!! I am here on this Friday to show you a sneak peek of a new line of stamps that will be available soon at the Crafter's Companion store.  The launch of the Toread papercrafting range will be next week! These are some really cute little images and a dream to color.

My card today uses "Buddles" and the sentiment"Happy Birthday".

I stamped my image onto premium white card stock and colored it in using my Spectrum Noir markers.   The colors I used are: GT3, GT2, GT1, IG8, IG6, IG5, IG1, FS9, FS6, FS4, CR9, GB10, GB7, CT4. I also used my GT3 marker to color some white pearls.

A closer peek at my colored image:

My card measures 6 x 6.  I used one of my dies to cut out my colored image and also for the mat behind my image. I used a border punch to make a border and I wrapped some ribbon around it and tied a bow.  I added the sentiment "Happy Birthday" also from the Torreads line.   I added some pearls that were colored using GT3 so that they would match.

Keep checking  Crafter's Companion  for the new releases that are happening all the time.

Don't forget about the challenge going on at the Challenge Blog of stripes and dots.  There is only 2 more days to enter, so get out those Crafter's Companion stamps and let's see what you can do with this challenge!!! You could win the $30 gift certificate to the Crafter's Companion online store!

See you all next Friday with another creation, until then, Happy Stamping!!!!!

Wishing you Sacks full of Joy

Hi Everyone!!!  I am here today to give you a bit of inspiration. For my creation today, I made a flap card.  I am using an image from "Mulberry Wood EZMount Stamp Set - Dreams of Santa".  The whole Mulberry Wood collection is so cute, so be sure to check them out HERE.

 I stamped my image onto premium white card stock and colored it using the Spectrum Noir Markers. These are some really great markers and I am using them all the time.  I used one of my dies and cut out my colored image and for the mat behind it. I added a bit of sparkle using my stickles.  I added a few snowflakes with pearls in the centers.

The main directions can be found HERE.  If you know me by now, I modified the directions to make a slightly larger card. Closed size is 4 1/4 x 6.

To make a flap card, you will need a piece of card stock 6 x 11 1/2.  Score this piece of card stock at 3 and again at 7 1/4.  

Fold these score lines.  The smaller scored piece will be the front of the card.  Decorate as you please.  I added a small piece of velcro to hold my card closed, but this isn't needed.

Here is a picture of the first flap opened:

And finally all the way opened. So much room to add embellishments.









Keep checking  Crafter's Companion  for the new releases that are happening all the time. Don't forget to check out the Challenge blog with a Strips and Dots challenge going on. With a chance to win an awesome prize!!!!!


See you all next Friday with another creation, until then, Happy Stamping!!!!!

A Time for Giving

Hi Everyone!!!  I am here today on this wonderful Friday with a little Inspiration.  I thought I would share a card I made with you today.

  I used a stamp from the Humphrey's Corner Collection called "A Present for You". This was the "free" stamp from the last promotion at Crafter's Companion. Check out the really great selection of Humphrey stamps, you will want them all.

Here is my finished card:

I stamped my image and colored it using my Spectrum Noir Markers. These are some really great markers and I find I love them more each time I use them.The colors I used today are: DR1, DR4, DR2, IG3, IG2, IG1, LG3, LG2, LG1, BT8, CT4, GB10.

Here's a closer peek at my colored image:

 Keep checking  Crafter's Companion  for the new releases that are happening all the time.

Don't forget about the challenge going on at the Challenge Blog of stripes and dots.  So get out those Crafter's Companion stamps and let's see what you can do with this challenge!!! You could win the $30 gift certificate to the Crafter's Companion online store!

See you all next Friday with another creation, until then, Happy Stamping!!!!!

Christmas on it's Way

Hi Everyone!!!  I am here today on this wonderful Friday with a little Inspiration.  I thought I would share a card I made with you today.

 I used a stamp from the Sheena Douglas Festive set called "Christmas is Coming". Check out this really great selection of stamp. You will find a variety of stamp sets that may interest you.

Here is my finished card:

 I stamped my image and colored using the Spectrum Noir Markers. These are some really great markers at a really great price.  Check out the whole range of colors.....

My card is Clean and Simple today, nothing fancy.  I cut out my image and matted it using some golden color card stock.  I did the same with the sentiment, also from the New Sheena Douglas Festive set. I added some white pearls that were colored with my Spectrum Noir Markers.  

Here's a closer peek at my colored image:

I used the following Spectrum Noir Markers to color my image today: GB8. GB7, GB4, GB3, GB2, DG3.

 Keep checking  Crafter's Companion  for the new releases that are happening all the time.

See you all next Friday with another creation, until then, Happy Stamping!!!!!

Crafter's Companion September Challenge

Hi Everyone!!!   Today is the 1st of September and that means it is time for a NEW challenge on the Crafter's Companion Challenge Blog.  This month our challenge to you is to make a project using a Crafter's Companion Stamp and the theme Stripes or Dots.  We want you to create any project, it can be a card, layout, altered item, etc.  Just make sure you use a Crafter's Companion stamp in order to have a chance to win an awesome PRIZE.

Here is my September Challenge Card:

 I used " Mulberry Wood Sledging By" stamp set today. I stamped my image onto Premium Card stock and colored using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers.  I decided that my card needed some sparkle, so I added some glitter.  Here is a closer peek:

 
So get out those Crafter's Companion stamps and start creating for this challenge and you could win an awesome prize.

Make sure you go to the Crafter's Companion USA Challenge Blog to get all the details of how to enter, etc....

HAPPY STAMPING!!!!!!

Just For You

Hi Everyone!!!  I am here today on this wonderful Friday with a little Inspiration.  I thought I would share a card I made with you today.  Here's a sneak peek at part of my card:

 I used a stamp from the Strawberry Kisses Christmas Collection called "Just For You". Check out the really great selection of stamps, you will want them all.

Here is my finished card:

I made a criss cross pocket card, the directions can be found HERE.  I, of course modified the directions so I could make a 6x6 square card.

I stamped my image 2 times and colored both using the Spectrum Noir Markers. These are some really great markers at a really great price.  Check out the whole range of colors..... Colors used: DR7, DR4, DR2, DG3, IG1, IG2, EB1, EB2, EB5.

I then fussy cut out the bottom present, the dog and the bow from the middle present and popped them up on top of the other colored image to give it a bit of dimension. I used the Argyle embossing folder from Darice to give my red cardstock some texture.  After I assembled my card, I decided to add a bit of sparkle to one of the presents, so I used some Moon Dust.


Here's a closer peek at my colored image:

Keep checking  Crafter's Companion  for the new releases that are happening all the time.

See you all next Friday with another creation, until then, Happy Stamping!!!!!

Christmas Panda's

Hi Everyone!!!  I am here today on this wonderful Friday with a little Inspiration.  I thought I would share a card I made with you today.  Here's a sneak peek at part of my card:

 I used a stamp from the Mulberry Woods Christmas called "Winter Wonderland". Check out this really great selection of stamps, you will want them all.

Here is my finished card:

I stamped my image 2 times and colored both using the Spectrum Noir Markers. These are some really great markers at a really great price.  Check out the whole range of colors.....

I then fussy cut out the panda's and the trees from one of my colored images and popped them up on top of the other colored image to give it a bit of dimension.  I added some border strips and a bunch of black pearls.  My sentiment is from the "Christmas Wishes" stamp set, also from Mulberry Woods.

Here's a closer peek at my colored image:

After I created my card, my mind went back to when I was watching the Ultimate  Advanced Techniques DVD.  I really wanted to try to make a hinged box that Sara shows on the DVD.  It uses the Boxer that attaches to the Ultimate Crafter's Companion tool. All the directions to create this type of box and others are on the DVD.

Here are a few pictures of my box:

 And finally one that shows how it opens:

 Such an awesome creation to give to someone.  You can add something special inside the box for that someone.

Keep checking  Crafter's Companion  for the new releases that are happening all the time.

See you all next Friday with another creation, until then, Happy Stamping!!!!!