I'm Back!

It's been almost a year since I blogged last....  The past eleven months have been quite eventful.  I had a health scare (I'm fine now), a back injury, and a European vacation in the past eleven months.  I've finally gotten back into the old craft cave and have been creating up a storm.

Today, I have a graduation card that I made for my sister-in-law's graduation from The Ohio State University in May.  Congrats Dawn! 

This shaker card was made the old fashioned way, with some foam tape and sequins as filler.  The 'Block O' was from a Quickutz die I purchased a LONG time ago from Cord Camera in Columbus, Ohio.  I used an assortment of sequins from Craft Multicraft and Pretty Pink Posh.  The word die-cuts came from Simon Says Stamp.

Thanks for looking!







Supplies: A2 card base, Avery Elle Pierced Rectangle Dies, Simon Says Stamp Congrats! and Grad dies, Quickutz Block 'O' die, Sequins from Pretty Pink Posh and Multicraft, foam tape, Glossy Accents

Create Canvas....

My craft room is now to a point where I can work in it again. There's still a few things to finish, but those don't impede me creating.

Today, I have a mixed media canvas using DecoArt Media products.  I only used two colors of media paint and one Interference color to create this project!

Supply List

• 4x12" Canvas or Wood Plaque
• chicken wire
• DecoArt Media White Gesso (DMM18)
• DecoArt Media Modeling Paste (DMM21)
• DecoArt Media Matte Medium (DMM20)
• DecoArt Media Crackle Paste (DMM17)
• DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic Dioxazine Purple (DMFA12)
• DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic Phthalo Turquoise (DMFA26)
• DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylic Green Interference (DMFA103)
• DecoArt Andy Skinner Stencil Burning Rubber (ANDY01)
• DecoArt Andy Skinner Stencil Serendipity (ANDY104)
• DecoArt Andy Skinner Stencil Whirlpool (ANDY54)
• DecoArt Matte Sealer Spray (DAS13)
• wire cutters
• sponge
• 3/4" wash brush
• palette knife
• painter's tape
• stencil brush

All paints and tools available at Cupboard Distributing, www.cdwood.com

When I sat down to do this canvas, I had no plan....  That's why I LOVE mixed media!  I make an initial decision on colors and possible mediums I want to use and I just let the paint or ink flow....

For instance, when I made my initial color selection, I had reds and oranges pulled in addition to the turquoise and purple I had picked.  I also had different stencils picked and sand paste on my craft table that I had intended to use.  It's ok to change your mind!  :)

Thoughtful Banners Special Offer in August Only

 Look at this great bundle that Stampin' Up put together!

This is such a great stamp set....  It could be used year-round for multiple occasions.... Sympathy, thank you, encouragement, get well....so many sentiments in this set!  I can also see the possibility of Christmas cards from this set....

This bundle is only available to order from August 2-31, while supplies last.....so don't miss out!

The photopolymer stamp set (#143539) is $27 and comes with an amazing assortment of imagery and sentiments.  The coordinating Beautiful Branches die set (#143538) contains nine dies and is $31.

You can save $6 total by purchasing the bundle!  The bundle (#144328) is $52 and includes the photopolymer stamp set and coordinating dies.

This set is available for order August 2-31 and is while supplies last, so order early to make sure you get your set! :)

 

Bonus Days with Stampin' Up

Bonus Days! For every $50 USD/$60 CAD you spend* between July 7 and July 31, you’ll get a $5 USD/$6 CAD Bonus Days coupon that you can use between August 2–31, 2016. The coupon codes will be delivered via email.

So... if you are like me and didn't get everything from the new catalog that you wanted, take advantage of this amazing offer!  :)

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Watercolor Wishes Card Kit

Hi everyone! Stampin' Up has some great kits available and one of my favorites is Watercolor Wishes.  

All you need to make these cards is adhesive...everything else is in the kit.
In this kit you will receive a stamp set, stamp block, two ink colors, card bases and envelopes, lots of embellishments, washi tape, and more! The card kit makes 20 complete cards, comes in a storage box, and is only $35!  You can't even get a 20 decent Hallmark cards for that!  People love to get handmade cards and these are sure to impress!
To get this great set or others, visit my site here: Lou Lou's Inky Mess

If you're placing an order, please use the current hostess code: HTHGYBJ2

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day!  

I am getting ready to go take my Dad out to an early dinner at his favorite restaurant, Longhorn.  I get my mannerisms, that front tooth gap, and my love of Reds Baseball from my dad.  I was such a tomboy growing up (and still am) and Dad and I were always playing baseball in the backyard or video games like Dr. Mario together.  I always look forward to seeing my Dad.... I'm such a daddy's girl!  ;)

I'm still not able to craft because the craft room is still in the process of being redone....  However, that doesn't mean I'm not planning and sketching projects.

The new catalog has some really adorable stamp sets and one of my favorites is Foxy Friends. This set has so many critters, perfect for almost any type of project. Make your own foxes, squirrels, raccoons, and more using this set.  I can visualize an adorable baby card with this set!  The best thing about Foxy Friends is that there is a matching punch, so no fussy cutting those critters out! Order the Foxy Friends Bundle and save 10%!

Current Hostess Code: HTHGYBJ2

Get your Foxy Friends set here: Foxy Friends

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your day!

Facebook page

If you're like me and you don't check the blog feeds every day, you can now also find me on
Facebook.  I have set up a page that will have similar posts to my blog.  It can be found here:
Stampin' Up with Lindsey

I will actually be home the WHOLE weekend, so I am planning on hitting the craft room remodel hard!  I'd like to get the painting done.  You'd think it'd take no time at all with as little of a room as it is, but I just don't like painting and it pains me to do it.  BUT I have to get it done!!  Luckily, the hubby said he'd help me, so it shouldn't take too long.

Have a good weekend!