Thank My Lucky Stars...

Hello!  Is it just me or is this week flying by?  Anywho, today I am up on The Alley Way Stamps Blog sharing this soft and sweet thank you card...

This card is clean and simple, but with some dimension by layering the stars and popping the middle die cut up with foam adhesive.  This sentiment is from the new Say It Don't Spray It Stamp Set, this set is quickly becoming a favorite for sentiments.  I love the arrows on them too!

I am adding this to the Virginia's View Challenge: Layers and Dimension

Thanks so much for stopping by and Happy Crafting!
Lisa

CAS-ology Challenge

Hello!  Today started a new challenge for CAS-ology, and the cue word is NEWS.  I'm super excited to play along as The Alley Way Stamps is Sponsoring this challenge, woot woot!  So here is what I've created...

I chose to incorporate the word news by stamping onto newspaper, coloring and fussy cutting my flower.  I then stamped the rest of the images/sentiments onto a card base. I've popped the floral image up and added some enamel dots... ta da!  To create this card I have used the older Petal Pushers Stamp Set.

I am also linking this up with the Marker Pop: Anything Goes Challenge

Can't wait to see what other's create for this challenge, good luck and have fun!
Happy Crafting!
Lisa

You are so Beautiful Inside and Out...

Happy Monday!  I hope you all had a beautiful Easter Weekend!  I am totally loving the new sentiment stamp set Say It Don't Spray It by The Alley Way Stamps, and today I am sharing this pretty little card with you here and on The Alley Way Stamps Blog...

I wanted to do some different and girly colors for this card and I love the turn out!  I started by trimming a panel, die cutting the top and bottom borders.  Then I used my MISTI ( yes, I had to jump on the band wagon and I am soooo glad I did! ) to stamp the sentiment, flowers, and hearts.  Next I colored them in with various Copics.  Finally, I popped it up on some various patterned papers and embellished with some sequins.

I am adding this to the Paper Players: To Die for Challenge

Thanks so much for stopping by and Happy Crafting!
Lisa

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

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

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