Sweet birthday card with process video by Dawid

Hi everyone,

for todays inspiration I prepare simple birthday card. Not always we need many things to make something nice. This time I used only paper, stickers, glue and liquid pearls. I hope you like it. 

I prepare video too.

Hugs,

Dawid

A blue love card by Dawid

Hi everyone,

I prepared for todays inspiration a love card. I chosen colors from our challenge color pallete - blue, white and a little bit gray. On the card I've made flowers composition which I decorated  with glitter paint. It gave main composition a little bit frosty look.

I prepared for you a step by step video. I hope you enjoy.

Hugs,

Dawid

Exploring alcohol inks with Joan

Hi Crafters

Today I'd like to share some information on using Alcohol Inks.

My alcohol inks sat unused on a shelf because I thought you could only use them on non-porous surfaces.  But what if ... you used them on a porous surface?  What if  you used them on watercolor paper?  Guess what ... it works!  Mixing alcohol inks with water creates a vibrant marbled effect and the possibilities are only limited by what you are willing to try.

What you will need:

plastic container

warm water

alcohol inks

watercolor paper

paper towels

latex gloves

1) fill your plastic container half full with warm water

 2) place a few drops of alcohol ink of various colors in the water

 3) dip the watercolor paper in the water

* I wear latex gloves to prevent the ink from staining my fingers

 4) shake off excess water and place on a paper towel to try naturally

* Use bright hues of inks for more vivid colors on your paper

* Don't be afraid to be liberal with the alcohol ink  

* Experiment with different colors

Special Card reveal with the design Team

Hi Crafters

Today we have something special for you ....

Our wonderfully creative team has gone on a card making rampage.

If you are a lover of cards, we'd love to see your creations.

Here is some inspiration ...

Bev:

 Brenda:

Carol T:

Carole:

Emma: 

Joan:

Juili:

Lisa Moen:

Trish:

Don't forget to link up your entries for this months moodboard.

Can't wait to see your creations.

Happy Crafting.

Louise xo

October moodboard reveal with the DT

Welcome to October ...

Today we have some awesome inspiration to celebrate our new moodboard.

Be inspired by the pictures or colours or a theme.

And a special thanks to our October Sponsors......

Narelle Fasulo

Candy Chelepy

Here is the DT to get your creativity flowing ...

Bev

Narelle

Deb 

Lisa Marie

Carole Wright

Caroles Blog 

Jaehee

and this months awesome sponsors are:

Narelle Fasulo

Candy Chelepy

We hope you'll play along this month, 

link and share so we can view and comment on your project.

Thanks for visiting today.. and see you again soon.

Easy card making tips with Joan

Joan here today.

I'd like to share two cards I made during my latest card making frenzy.  I found that my Cricut machine and my Gelli Printing Plate are a great combination when it comes to making cards. 

1) Apply several colors of acrylic paint to the Gelli Printing Plate

2)  Roll the paint into a thin layer using a brayer

 3)  Create a design by placing a stencil on top of the paint

 4) Place a sheet of paper onto the stencil and gently rub the paper with your hands to transfer the paint

5)  Pull the paper up to reveal your print

6)  Remove the stencil and follow steps 4 through 7 to make another print

* I thought if I was going to make two prints I might as well make a stack of them for future use.

 7) Die cut a variety of fall themed images

 8)  Emboss die cuts with an embossing machine if desired

 9) Cut cardstock for your card base and matting and cut your Gelli print to fit on top of you matting

10) Assemble cards using adhesive

Here are 4 tips to making multiple cards at once:

a) keep it simple 

b) use the same formula

c) add little details

d) use the same medium 

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Crafting.

Joan