Just Mixed Media Magazine Volume 4

Hey There,
Good News to share! Five of my projects were selected for publication in Just Mixed Media Magazine. You can find my stuff on pages 52-53.  I'm so proud I can hardly stop smiling.

A few sneak peeks:

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Simon Says Stamps Challenge - Food & Drink

The perfect summer drink must have a tiny umbrella. I stamped some palm leaves directly onto the pattern paper to create a tropical feeling.  Some chunky glitter created a faux sandy beach. This card is entered in the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge and the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.

This weeks theme on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge is "Food and/or Drink." 
The Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge theme is "Bright & Cheerful."  The lovely folks over at Simon Says Stamp are generously giving away a $50 voucher to shop at the  Simon Says Stamp Store! All you have to do is make something following this week’s prompt and add a link in the Inlinkz.

You can find the stamps for this project at...
www.blankpagemuse.com

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"Quick Idea" - Summer Beach Card

"Hey, Let's go to the Beach!"
Well, that is our theme this month at Blank Page Muse.  I used the new stamp set called Flamingo Dream   I just love those little flip flops.  They are so useful for all things "Summer."  Wouldn't they be perfect on a scrapbook layout???  Here is a sneak peek of my card...you can find the full tutorial for my card "Kick Back It's Summer" over on the Blank Page Muse Blog HERE.

Save 15% off each stamp from Blank Page Muse.

Just apply this coupon code during checkout.

 " Summer2018Karen" 

(Expires: August 31, 2018)

Tropical Dreams Stamp Set:

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Please Join Us in the Monthly Creative Challenge

Come checkout the Blank Page Muse Creative Challenge. This month's theme is "Let's go to the Beach." Create a new project following the theme and add it via the Inlinkz linky tool. There will be a random drawing prize for a Blank Page Muse Gift Certificate. You can find all the guidelines HERE.

Mannequin, Clocks, & Roses Card - Blank Page Muse

Hello,
Today's card has a stamped background, as well as, stamped embellishments. The background was done simply in black & white.  B&W plus one additional color is a great choice for this style of genre. The key to creating a layered effect is to use the technique called masking.  You can find the complete step-by-step tutorial and learn all about it HERE. Take the plunge and create your own distressed vintage masterpiece.

Blank Page Muse Stamps:

Birds & Clocks Rubber Stamp Set

Mannequin Tags 2 Rubber Stamp Set

 Angel Feathered Wings Heart-shaped Art Rubber Stamp
Romantic Rose on Music Art Rubber Stamp

Other Supplies:

• black ink pad
• pink ink pad
• sponge applicator
• clear mounting block
• paper rose
• gems & liquid adhesive
• pearl dimensional paint
• card base 5x7"

To purchase the stamps to complete this project, visit www.blankpagemuse.com
Until August 31, 2018 you can Save 15% off your stamp purchase.
Simply apply the code "Summer 2018Karen" at checkout.

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at
The Blank Page Muse Blog
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Join Us in the Monthly Creative Challenge
Come checkout the Blank Page Muse Creative Challenge. June's theme is "Beach."

 Create a new project following the theme and add it via the Inlinkz linky tool. There will be a random drawing prize for a Blank Page Muse Gift Certificate.
You can find all the guidelines HERE. 

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Come Join the June Challenge!

Hey Friends,

The Blank Page Muse Design Team has revealed their projects for June. The theme this month is "Let's go to the beach." Don't miss out on some brilliant projects. Grab your sunglasses and sunscreen! Please join the June Challenge and enter your beach themed project.  Challenge is open until July 8th. Rules to link up can be found HERE.

Visit: www.blankpagemuse.com

Apply the coupon code "Summer2018Karen"
during checkout to SAVE 15%  off each stamp until August 31, 2018

June Challenge Reveal - Blank Page Muse - Beach

The Blank Page Muse June Challenge theme is "Let's go to the Beach."  The blog hop runs from June 10th - July 8th and will feature projects about the ocean and seaside.  Here is my project reveal for the June Challenge.  I used the lovely Misty Mermaid stamp by Rick St. Dennis and worked with transparency to create the layers.  For more inspiration, check out the rest of the June Challenge Design Team Reveal.

I hope you enjoy my tutorial for my underwater tag. Let's dive in!

This tag is entered in the Rubber Dance June Challenge
The Artistic Stamper June Challenge

That's Crafty Challenge Blog

Work It Wednesday June Challenge (Great Outdoors)

BPM Supplies:
Raindrops Waterdrops Rubber Stamp Sheet Set
Hearty Doodles by Katie Lamb
Misty Mermaid Art Rubber Stamp by Rick St Dennis

Other Supplies: 

• transparency
• embossing ink pad
• blue embossing powder
• heat gun
• glitter glue (blues & greens)
• dimensional paint (flesh)
• permanent markers (browns & pinks, blues)
• various blue ink pads
• clear embossing powder
• watercolor paints
• white ink pad
• dimensional clear gloss medium
• shell & anchor embellishments
  
• ribbons & fibers
• sponge applicator

Directions:
1. Use embossing ink to stamp the mermaid image directly onto transparency.  Heat set with blue embossing powder. (TIP: To prevent stray embossing powder from adhering to your project in unwanted places, simply swipe the surface to be embossed with an anti-static embossing cloth/pad before stamping the image.)

2. Turn over the embossed image and work on the reverse side to carefully fill in the mermaid's scales with different colors of glitter glue.

3. Use permanent markers to color the mermaid's hair on the reverse side. Then fill in the face and upper body with flesh colored dimensional paint. Set aside to dry.

(Flip over to the right side when thoroughly dry.)

 

4. Stamp raindrop splatters onto white cardstock using blue ink. Next, stamp the raindrop splatters with embossing ink and heat set with clear embossing powder.

5. Use watercolor gelatos in shades of blue to color over the raindrop images.  Use a wet brush to blend and spread the color to create the bubbly water.

   

6. Use a dark blue ink to stamp a net pattern around the edges. Add random impressions of texture dots background stamp extending off the edge of the paper.

   

7. Use permanent markers to add the final details to the front side of the mermaid. (lips, checks, eyeshadow, flesh shading)

8. Use white ink to stamp bubbles on the reverse side of the mermaid transparency. To create added depth, be sure to overlap the mermaid when stamping and use second generational stamping (make an impression without re-inking) so that those bubbles appear lighter and; therefore, will appear further away.

9. Turn the transparency to the front side and use a blue permanent marker to shade some of the bubbles. Then apply clear gloss dimensional medium to accentuate some of the bubbles and set aside to dry.

10. Matte the painted bubbly background with a narrow border of white cardstock. Then adhere the mermaid transparency over the painted tag. Next, punch a hole in the top of the tag and attach a collection of coordinating ribbons & fibers. Finally, add some shell embellishments and an anchor charm to the top of the tag.

A Closer Look:

June Creative Challenge: June 10th - July 8th
Come checkout the Blank Page Muse Creative Challenge. This month's theme is "Let's Go To The Beach." Create a new project following the theme and add it via the Inlinkz linky tool. There will be a random drawing prize for a Blank Page Muse Gift Certificate. You can find all the guidelines HERE.

www.blankpagemuse.com
Use the coupon code "Summer2018Karen"during checkout to
Save 15% off each stamp from Blank Page Muse.
Valid until August 31, 2018 (midnight - Pacific Time)

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team,
be sure to check us out at The Blank Page Muse Blog.
Follow us on Facebook.
Join the Blank Page Muse Fan Group. HERE

Thanks for visiting!

Here Comes Summer - Challenge

Feels like it is officially summer now that I've made this yellow polka dot bikini card. I wasn't really sure what sentiment to add so I left it blank for any occasion. This was the first stamp set I ever bought that came with the dies to match and I must say that was so convenient that it will be hard to resist buying more that come as sets.

This card is entered the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge
the Allsorts Challenge Blog (week 471)
That's Crafty Challenge Blog

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Creative Inspiration Magazine - June 2018

Creative Inspiration Magazine June 2018 - Issue #24

Come watch the lovely video magazine.  It is a labor of love compiled by the wonderful Bev Code with contributions from fabulous crafters all over the world. 
You will be inspired by beautiful layouts, cards, ATC's, 3D projects, & more.
Thanks again Bev for your time & talent.

Here are a few sneak peeks from the latest edition, June 2018.

Creative Inspiration Magazine

"Quick Idea" - Simple Sentiment Card

Hello,
Here is my "Quick Idea" for the Blank Page Muse Blog.  I hope my simple sentiment card gives you the courage to create your own sprayed and drippy background.  Don't forget to share your creations with us on the Blank Page Muse Fan Group...HERE!

You can find the complete set of directions HERE.

Blank Page Muse Stamp:
Everything is Going to be Alright Rubber Stamp

Other Supplies:

•  mist sprays
•  black ink pad
•  black gem
•  liquid adhesive
•  mounting block
•  red card base 5x7"

 To purchase the stamps to complete this project, visit www.blankpagemuse.com

SAVE 15% off each stamp from Blank Page Muse.
Just apply coupon code "Summer2018Karen" at checkout.
(expires August 31, 2018) 

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team,
be sure to visit us at The Blank Page Muse Blog

Follow us on Facebook.  Join the Blank Page Muse Fan Group...HERE

Thanks for visiting!