Lisa's Creative Niche

Friday, April 3, 2015

Hangin' With My Peeps

Hello!!! It's Friday, yay!!! Today I'm sharing this cute little Easter card on the SweetStamps.com Blog that's sure to bring some smiles...

Supplies Used:
Easter Peeps Accents A172
Bunny Peeps Set S010
Enamel Embossing Powder Fluid
Enamel EP CRANBERRY WINE
Enamel Powder TURQUOISE LAGOON
Fine Detail EP FANTASY WHITE
Fine Detail EP WHITE

This card is a super clean and simple card with a cute sentiment. I started by embossing the peeps in three colors. I then layered some patterned paper, stamped the sentiment and adhered the little bunny peeps. Now the yellow embossing I created myself by mixing several other embossing powders together.

I am entering this into the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Pastels
and I was also inspired by this super cute photo for the Sparkle & Shine Challenge #3:

Thanks so much!
Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Thursday, April 2, 2015

New Video: Watercolor Brush Comparison

Hello! I have a new video posting on the Nani Ke Ola Blog/Youtube today, yay!!! I hope you will get a chance to view it, and if you like it give it a thumbs up too! hehehe! :)
Thanks so much!
Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Nani Ke Ola Blog Post

Hello! It's my turn again to share something on the Nani Ke Ola Blog, and I have to say I had a ton of fun getting a little messy while making my layout. I have shared a couple of layouts using lots of the Pink Fresh Studios Up in the Clouds collection pieces, but today's layout uses some water coloring a chipboard and the Studio Puffs, take a look...

Supplies Used:
Pink Fresh Studios Foil Die Cuts
Um Wow Studio Banner chipboard
Prima Color Blooms Gold Empress
Prima Water Color Pencils - The Basics
Water Color Brush Pen

I started this layout by laying some gesso onto the background paper. Once that dried I dripped some of the Color Blooms in Gold onto my kraft mat and with water painted it over top. I also chose to flick the brush lightly to slightly cover the page. When I knew what photos I wanted to use I knew that I needed to dress my banner up in fun, but soft colors. To do this I started by covering the front with gesso, and set to dry. I then colored each pennant with various Prima Watercolor Pencils and painting them with water and a brush. I then dipped that same brush in more of the gold Color Bloom Spray and went over the whole banner giving it a beautiful sheen in person. The rest of the layout was brought together by mixing and matching various foil die cuts.

I am entering this into the Simon Say Stamp Monday Challenge: Pastels - my banner is full of pastel colors as are some of the pink embellishments :)

Stop by the Nani Ke Ola Store to grab some of these goodies for yourself, and thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you are having a wonderful week so far!

Happy Crafting!
Lisa

V's Sweet Ideas Challenge

Hello! It is time for a new challenge at V's Sweet Ideas, woo hoo!!! And this one is a favorite because it is Anything Goes! Just get a little crafty and share it with us for your chance to win. Today I created a little Easter tag using the new V's Sweet Ideas Easter Fun Stamp Set ( which happens to be on sale right now, double score! )...

I created this tag by first stamping the basket on water colored paper with distress ink. I then masked and stamped the three eggs. Next I water colored with distress inks, stamped my sentiment and die cut the oval shape. Tie on some ribbon and twine, and ta-da!

I am adding this to the Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Anything Goes

I can't wait to see what you create for the challenge!
Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

The Alley Way Stamps April Blog Hop!!!

Hello, and hip hip hooray!!!! It is hop time with The Alley Way Stamps, and that means new stamps, new inspiration, fun and a giveaway woot woot!!!

For today I decided to use the Blast Off Stamp Set to create a fun and perfect boys card...

I used a diecut star and the spotlight technique to create this card. I had seen a similar look created by the amazing Kristina Werner and I had a blast creating this card. To get this look you need to start by stamping the rocket and stars onto cardstock. Next diecut your star from the center of the rocket and set to the side. Color the rest of the rocket and smaller stars with various grey Copics/markers, and go over the full panel with grey/black distress ink. Then Color the diecut star in bright colors to help it stand out, and adhere it back with the rest of the image (sort of like a puzzle). This technique is great to do with lots of images, so I hope I've inspired you to try it!

I am entering this card into the Simon Says Stamp Challenge: anything Goes

Now let's get on to some giveaway details:

Today's winner will get all three new sets!

If you want to be that winner, all you have to do is follow the Rafflecopter instructions on The TAWS Blog!

You can pick and choose which ones you want to do, but the more you comment, the more chances you have to win!

For our friends that are on not Social Media, you can comment on The Alley Way Stamps Blog to win - we will randomly pick from either the Rafflecopter participants or commenters!

This runs today only (March 31, 2015), so don't miss out on your chance to win!

This super adorable Mini Set, Far Out, is FREE when you spend $40.00

or more during the month of April 2015.

So, are you ready to hop???!!!

Marina - Go HERE NEXT :)

Meredith

N@Ali
Simonne

Tanja
Tracy

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Hopping!!!
Lisa

Monday, March 30, 2015

Off to the moon...

with The Alley Way Stamps new stamp sets!!!! yay!!!! It is Monday and Sneak Peek day #3 for The Alley Way Stamps! If you want to see what the other sets are looking like make sure you go to their blog and check out all of the sneaks! I had fun with the Phone Home Set when I started making this little card...

Supplies Used:
Stamp: (Phone Home) The Alley Way Stamps
Ink: Memento
Various Copics
Glitter
Wood Veneers: Studio Calico
Patterned Paper: Studio Calico

I started this card by stamping the moon and this little spaceship on a separate cardstock. I then colored them in with various Copic markers. A little glitter was added and some fussy cutting. Popped them up with foam on my patterned paper, stamped my sentiment added some more glitz and a few stars and ta da!!!

I am entering this little guy into the Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by and Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Saturday, March 28, 2015

DCWV & Tombow Burlap and Gold Blog Hop!!!!

Hi, and Welcome to the Gold and Cork Blog Hop with Tombow USA and DCWV! We have 2 days full with gorgeous projects using GOLD and CORK! You probably came here from Karla Der, but if you happened to stumble across my blog go to the DCWV Blog to start!

Now onto my project that I've created to share with you today...

Supplies Used:

View blog post for supplies

Can I just say that I am totally in love with using these two manufactures together?! I had never tried the Mono Multi Liquid Glue before... but I think I have a craft crush on it now! For my layout I did a lot of mixing and matching papers from the Gilded Stack, and then I went back and created my embellishments from various punches/die sets paper and cork. The cork is already adhesive so I didn't have to worry about trying to get it to stay on my project, I was however curious how I could attach other papers to it. That's where the Tombow Xtreme Adhesive and the Mono Multi Liquid Glue came to the rescue. The Xtreme Adhesive holds things very securely as this is a strong adhesive. The Mono Multi Liquid Glue was great to use on the more intricate cuts, and held just fine to the cork. The shine found in the Gilded stack is totally drool worthy and I just know I'm going to need another stack soon, as I can't get enough! Now onto some more fun stuff...

*GIVEAWAY Details:

To win, visit and comment on the participating blog posts. You have until March 31^st at 11:59 EST to comment. A winner will be picked randomly and announced on April 1^st 2015.

Tombow will be giving away: Tombow Xtreme Adhesive, NEW Tombow Adhesive Dots, NEW Tombow Foam Tape and everyone’s favorite the Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue!

DCWV will be giving away: The DCWV Gilded Stack, a 4x4 Cork Stack, Insta Kraft Album, Accordion Album and a set of Birthday Photo Props!

Remember to “Like” Tombow USA and DCWV on Facebook.

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