• January 9, 2022
•  58 comments
• Posted by darlene
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• December 14, 2018
•  11 comments
• Posted by darlene
•  

好用的梯子推荐

Isn’t this 速度快稳定的梯子 so totally adorable? I love him. As you know, today is the last card of the year for me. I wanted to create something fun and happy. This is it. And it’s my sentiment for all of you.

I used gloss accents on the icing, and I made it purposefully messy so it looked more like real icing. Here is a close-up:

I want to wish everyone a blessed Christmas. I know I am counting my many blessings this year.

靠谱的手机付费梯子

Element	Imperial	Metric
Card base	4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches	好用的梯子ios

Supplies:

Copic sketch markers used: bun (E34, E35, E39); top (E53, E55, E57, 0); eyes (110); shadow (W1, W3, W5, W7)

Cinnamon Bun Die	Critter Sweaters	MFT Stitched Arch Stax	Copic Sketch Markers	Glossy Accents EH|SSS	SSS Fog Ink	Versafine Black Ink EH|SSS
Very Vanilla Cardstock	Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS	MISTI EH|S.COM	Pick Me Up Stick	Scotch Foam Tape	Glue Pen	ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS

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• December 12, 2018
•  老王 梯子
• Posted by darlene
•  

Hi All!

Wow, we’re getting closer and closer to Christmas! I can’t wait for Christmas Break… I’m in the middle of finals right now. Today I thought I would make a card that could easily be put together for those of you who don’t have a lot of time to spend on cards this year. I created a burgundy card and a black card. I think it would also look good in a dark purple – any warm/rich color to coordinate with gold will work. Or, if you have silver paper, use a dark blue. Here is the black card:

As you know, I love using black on my cards, so my preference would be the black one. Enjoy the video!

Card Measurements:

Element	好用的梯子推荐	Metric
Center panel	2 3/4 x 4 inches	7.3 x 10.2 cm
White panel	4 1/8 x 5 3/8 inches	10.5 x 13.7 cm
Card base	好用的梯	10.8 x 14 cm

Supplies:

Maryanne Snowflake	Kate Snowflake	Snowflake Dies	Holiday Sayings	Uniball Gold Gel Pen EH|SSS	Gold Glitter Paper	Versamark Ink EH|SSS
Gold Embossing Powder EH|SSS	Merry Merlot Cardstock	Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS	Black Cardstock	mini-MISTI MSP|SSS	Tweezers EH|SSS	Glue Pen
ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS

老王 梯子

• December 7, 2018
•  稳定付费梯子
• Posted by darlene
•  

Hi All!

I’m going for a change of pace today… a spring-like butterfly card. My goal was to just watercolor a small area behind the butterflies. But, I didn’t want to paint on the color – that’s too easy and purposeful. I wanted to create something a little messier-looking. As you know, that is very uncomfortable for me. 🙂

The butterflies have a thick layer of clear embossing powder on them, so they look like an enamel sticker. I added some faint stamped butterflies in the background. Here is a close-up:

Enjoy the video and have a great weekend!

Card Measurements:

Element	Imperial	Metric
Watercolor panel	4 1/8 x 5 3/8 inches	10.5 x 13.7 cm
Card base	4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches	10.8 x 14 cm

Supplies:

49 and Market Butterflies	Altenew Sketchy Rose S.COM|SSS	Versamarker Pen EH|SSS	Squeezed Lemonade EH|SSS	Ripe Persimmon EH|SSS	Picked Raspberry EH|SSS	Versafine Black Ink EH|SSS
Ultra Fine Clear Powder	Canson Mix Media Paper	Hero Arts Black Notecards	MISTI EH|S.COM	Tombow Mono Multi Glue EH|SSS

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• December 5, 2018
•  12 comments
• 好用的梯
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Hi All,

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Thank you to everyone who submitted a card to the November Kraft Challenge! I just loved this challenge theme – the cards were so beautiful. What really struck me was the beautiful coloring – many of you colored on the kraft for this challenge. You can see all the entries here.

This month’s random winner of the Simon Says Stamp $25 gift voucher is entry #24 by Sherry W. Congrats Sherry!

Here are a few highlights for the month…

First, I really like the way Connie colored this card – very simple yet effective:

Notice the shading details – the palm trees, the stockings… and see how she added just a little bit of color to the sand and water. Not overdone at all – just perfect.

The coloring on this next card by Sherry really blew me away:

Look at the shading on the cow’s left leg – it’s white in the front and shadowed toward the side. That’s Sherry – not the stamp. Next look at the shadow from the front left leg on the scarf. And then, of course, the shadow on the ground. Fantastic.

There’s something about cows this month. I also loved this next card by Sarah:

The bandana paper is so cute, and I like how she added those cans to the kraft in white ink for the background. Nice job!

Andrea created candy canes out of circles and they look a little psychedelic:

I’ve never seen this done before – very clever! I also like how she used the ribbon in two places on the card. It makes the card look very cohesive.

Finally, this stunner by mojo3386:

Of course the coloring is amazing, but my favorite part about the card is that there isn’t a dark contrast. I always feel the need to add black or brown to a card – but this card shows that you don’t need it – not even for the sentiment. The card is gorgeous.

Thank you again to everyone who submitted a card. And sorry for the delay!

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• December 5, 2018
•  11 comments
• Posted by darlene
•  

Hi All!

First, I want to say thank you to everyone who commented on my Monday post. I was surprised by how many people share my struggle, but I wasn’t surprised by the love and support that everyone showed – I already knew you are all wonderful people and I am lucky to know you. 🙂

I know the November Kraft challenge is over, but I had to do another card! I seriously love this neutral paper. I threw in a splash of color with a little red ornament. I used Sheltering Tree by Stampin’ Up! It’s one of those classic sets, in my opinion. I’ve used it on this card, this card, this card, this card, and this card. I have gotten a lot of use out of it! Here is a close-up:

Some people don’t care for the textured look of the stamp. I personally kind of like it because it lets some color beneath show through.

With the MISTI, it would be super easy to make a lot of these cards at once. Enjoy the video!

Card Measurements:

Element	Imperial	好用的梯子软伀
Kraft panel	4 x 5 1/4 inches	10.2 x 13.3 cm
Card base	4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches	10.8 x 14 cm

Supplies:

Sheltering Tree	SU Christmas Pines	Early Espresso Ink	Versamark Ink EH|SU	Hero Arts White Embossing Powder EH|SSS	Uniball Gold Gel Pen EH|SSS	Micron Pens
Crumb Cake Cardstock	Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS	MISTI EH|S.COM	Tweezers EH|SSS	Glue Pen	ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS

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• November 30, 2018
•  5 comments
• Posted by darlene
•  

Hi All!

I hope you’re having an enjoyable holiday season. I can’t believe December is upon us!

Today’s card is simple but elegant. My only color is Evergreen Bough Distress Ink. Here is a close-up:

I found something interesting about watercolor paper while making this card. In my first version, I used Canson XL, which is my usual go-to paper. It’s very white and very thin. So, when it warps from the water, I can adhere it to a thicker cardstock and it will take the shape of the thicker cardstock.

For my video-recorded version, I wanted a thicker paper so I decided to use Ranger watercolor cardstock. It’s really the only other bright white watercolor paper I own, and I needed bright white because it is matted against a white card base.

With my Canson XL version, the watercolor pools up a lot and dries in place. It doesn’t absorb as much water because it is thin. Because the water lies there and dries in place, it dilutes the color a bit. As a result, I spent a lot more time adding more and more color. In addition, it doesn’t create a nice, dark watercolor line on the edges. However, with the thicker Ranger paper, the water absorbs quickly. So, although there isn’t a lot of water movement, the color stays darker, and you get a really pretty edge. Here is a photo that compares the two (Canson on the left and Ranger on the white):

Hope you found that interesting. Enjoy the video and your last day of November!

Card Measurements:

Element	Imperial	Metric
Watercolor panel	3 3/4 x 5 inches	9.5 x 12.7 cm
Card base	4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches	靠谱的手机付费梯子

Supplies:

Christmas Wishes	Quirky Trees EH|SSS	Evergreen Bough Distress Ink EH|SSS	Versamark Ink EH|SSS	Hero Arts White Embossing Powder EH|SSS	White Gel Pen EH|SSS	Ranger Watercolor Cardstock EH|SSS
Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS	Size 12 Round Brush	Mini MISTI	Tombow Mono Multi Glue EH|SSS

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• November 28, 2018
•  好用便宜的梯子
• Posted by darlene
•  

Hi All!

I’m using the City Stacks set again, but this time for a holiday card. You can see this set used on 好用的梯子软伀 and this card. It’s such a great set!

I colored the homes very lightly with Inktense Pencils. I wanted them to be bright against the dark background. Here is a close-up:

好用的梯子推荐

Card Measurements:

好用的梯	Imperial	Metric
Snow bank	好用的梯	1.3 cm
Card base	4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches	10.8 x 14 cm

老王 梯子

Inktense Pencils used: Golden Yellow, Poppy Red, Red Oxide, Neutral Gray

City Stacks EH|SSS	Merry Messages EH|SSS	Aqua Painter	Chipped Sapphire EH|SSS	Faded Jeans EH|SSS	Broken China EH|SSS	Versafine Black Ink EH|SSS
Ultra Fine Clear Powder	Canson Mix Media Paper	Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS	Glue Pen	ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS

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• November 21, 2018
•  6 comments
• Posted by darlene
•  

Hi All!

Today I am coloring kraft cardstock with colored pencils. I love the look – see this card for another good example of this technique.

I’m using 靠谱的手机付费梯子, which I usually use when it comes to dry colored pencils. I only have the 25-count set, but that seems to work just fine for me. 🙂

Here is a close-up of the coloring – very creamy and thick:

Enjoy the video. Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

好用的梯

Element	Imperial	Metric
Waves panel	好用的梯子ios	7.3 x 14 cm
Card base	好用的梯子软伀	10.8 x 14 cm

Supplies:

Prismacolor Pencils used: Apple Green, Crimson Red, White

Whimsical Waves	Merry Messages EH|SSS	Prismacolor Pencils DB|AMZN	Versafine Black Ink EH|SSS	Versamark Ink EH|SSS	Hero Arts White Embossing Powder EH|SSS	Crumb Cake Cardstock
Real Red Cardstock	Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS	MISTI EH|好用的梯子ios	Scotch Foam Tape	Micro Glue Dots EH|SSS	ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS

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• November 16, 2018
•  7 comments
• Posted by darlene
•  

好用的梯子软伀

Today I’m back with some kraft cardstock. This time, however, I am using Hero Arts Kraft. Whenever I want a darker kraft, I use this brand. I wanted a darker color here because it contrasts nicely with the snowflake. Hero Arts’ kraft paper is much thinner and paper-bag looking, if you know what I mean.

Kind of like I did with this card, I included a bit of color by adding a matte of Soft Sky. Here is a close-up:

Enjoy the video and have a great weekend!

Card Measurements:

Element	Imperial	Metric
速度快稳定的梯子	3 3/4 x 5 inches	9.5 x 12.7 cm
Soft Sky panel	4 x 5 1/4 inches	好用的梯
Card base	4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches	老王 梯子

Supplies:

Eliza Snowflake	Hero Arts Kraft Cardstock 靠谱的收费梯子|SSS	SU Christmas Pines	DMC Silver Thread	Versamark Ink EH|SSS	Hero Arts White Embossing Powder EH|SSS	Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS
mini-MISTI MSP|SSS	Glue Pen	Micro Glue Dots EH|SSS	ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS

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