Splashes of Watercolor

Sketchpad Snowman Joker

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TGIF!  I'm so glad the weekend is finally here!  After being off work for 5 days for the Thanksgiving holiday, this week has been sooooooo long! 

Today we've got a brand new release to show you from A Day For Daisies!  It's called Christmas and Sketchpad Snowmen!  I just love snowmen!  They always conjure up happy Christmas and winter memories!  You can head on over to the ADFD blog to see all the new images.

Today I'm using Sketchpad Snowman Joker.  How cute is he?

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I used the Freshly Made Sketches #115 and I'm also entering this in the Curtain Call Christmas Countdown challenge.

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Yay!  One more Christmas card done!  I do have a bunch all ready and in an assembly line to be put together.  Now I just have to carve out a block of time to do that!  Hopefully before Christmas!!

Please be sure to stop by and check out what all the ADFD girls have created for you today.  You will NOT be disappointed!!

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Arielle Broni Danielle Juliana Mila Sherry Tammy

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Thank you so much for stopping in to see me today!!  Have a fabulous weekend!!

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eP Get Altered challenge - Bottles

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Hi there, everyone!  Today I'm joining in on the eclectic Paperie blog monthly Get Altered challenge.  This month is Sue Carrington's turn to host, and she's chosen for us to ALTER A BOTTLE.  I haven't done this before, but I had seen some on Pinterest that looked interesting.  I pinned several that were coated with Epsom Salts and then filled with Christmas lights and I decided I wanted to try one of these.

Here's one of the photos of how it turned out ( you can click on any of the photos to see them larger):

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Now let me tell you how I created it.

After I had washed the wine bottle thoroughly I left it just a tiny bit wet inside and added a few drops of Stream Adirondack reinker, then swirled it around and set it aside to dry.

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I stamped some sheet music images onto drawing paper (a little heavier than copy paper but lighter than cardstock).  Then I used a single chevron die to cut a pattern into a piece of white cardstock.  I used it on top of the sheet music paper to spread some Studio 490 embossing paste.

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After the paste had dried, I misted it with some watered down Broken China reinker, then sponged the edges with some Rusty Hinge Distress ink to match the metallic bottle neck cover.  Next I attached it to the bottle using Studio Matte Multi-Medium.

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The next part was really fun.  I coated the outside of the bottle with the multi-medium then rolled it in some Epsom Salts that I had spread on a sheet of wax paper.  So easy!  Next I stuffed the strand of white Christmas lights into the bottle. Then I tied some linen thread and hemp around the bottle neck, attaching 2 die cut felt leaf branches and a chipboard feather that I had painted white and also stamped with the sheet music.

Lastly I die cut a snowflake and coated it with Star Dust Stickles, then attached it and a tiny blue ornament.  I added a couple of extra little pieces of the original sheet music paper too.

Here are some photos of the finished bottle and a close-up of the stacked bottle neck embellishment.

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So that's my altered bottle!  I can't wait to see what the other girls have created!  Come along with me!  We just need to head on over to the eclectic Paperie blog and follow the links!

Thank you so much for stopping in today!  I certainly love it when you do!

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Little Kitty and Cats Rule - Take Two

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I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving feast and got to spend happy quality time with your family and friends!

It's time for another round of fun and beautiful images from the newest A Day For Daisies release called Little Kitty and Cats Rule!

Last week I colored up Cats Favorite Chair and this week it's Little Kitty Bundle.

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And this week we've started a new challenge too - Add Pink Polka Dots!  I love adding polka dots with my Copic markers!

My layout today is inspired by this week's I {heart} card sketches no. 44:

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We'd love for you to join in on the challenge.  If you head on over to the ADFD blog, you'll find a little freebie there for you to color up and play along!

Check out what the other design team members have created for your inspiration:

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Arielle Broni Danielle Juliana Mila Sherry Tammy

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Thank you for dropping by today!  I hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend!

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My Cats Favorite Chair

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I LOVE this image of the 3 cats in their favorite chair.  In reality, they would probably each have their own chair.  At least they do at my house!

I colored these kitties to look like 3 of mine.  The calico would be Mini, the tabby is Sunny, and the Tortoise shell one is Asia.  Yes, I'm one of those infamous cat ladies!  My 2 boys, Punkin and Squash, aren't represented, but they wouldn't be still long enough to be in a chair anyway!

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Whether you're a cat or a dog person, you have to love this image, right?

I used this week's Sketch Saturday #185 sketch and the colors from the Sunday Stamps color challenge #63:~

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You've got to see the rest of this week's awesome release from A Day For Daisies!  Head on over to the ADFD shop or to the ADFD blog!  Then be sure to check in with each of our designers to see their fabulous creations:

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Arielle Broni Danielle Juliana Mila Sherry Tammy

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Thank you so much for visiting with me this week!  I hope you have a wonderful weekend and I hope you take some time to get stampy!

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Always Time for a Glass of Wine

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Hello!  I can't believe that I'm finally getting to play along in an E-Team Picks challenge!  This month Tracy is our hostess and we're to RECYCLE!  I love to recycle!

I didn't have to go far to figure out what to use on my journal page.    How about the label from a wine bottle!  I have plenty of them!

Here's a look at my finished page:

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Now let me take you on the long road to how I got there!

I started by covering my page with Mustard Seed Distress Paint.  I used the paint instead of the ink because I like the striations I get with the paint. It didn't matter that I was going to cover them all up…didn't exactly know that at the time.  Next I stamped a saying and a background in Versamark ink and clear embossed it. (You can click on any of the photos to see them full size.)

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Then I printed out an image of a wine bottle onto copy paper and cut out the bottle using a craft knife. 

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I used the reverse mask to sponge 3 different shades of purple ink (listed in the supplies section) onto my page.

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I attached my wine label using Studio Matte Multi-Medium and coated the top of it as well.  Then I started stenciling on several designs using stencils and Distress inks and even sponged around the edges of the page.

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And I hated how it looked.  It was so mono-chromatic with limited dimension.  Even after I'd slathered some embossing paste along the top and bottom edges.

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So I decided to make another wine bottle on some multi-media paper using the same mask I had created and the same purple inks.  I sponged them on then spritzed it with water.

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I stenciled some numbers onto the bottle and I cut it out and mounted it onto the page with some foam mounting tape.

I printed out my saying onto some more multi-media paper and cut it into a flag shape.  It was also mounted using foam mounting tape.  I added an enamel dot.

Now I'm happy with how it looks.  I think it has just enough color variation and enough texture and dimension as well.

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I hope you enjoyed reading about the process.  Be sure to check out all the projects from the rest of the E-Team!  You can get all the links at the eclectic Paperie blog.  And we REALLY hope you'll play along with us!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Now I think I'll go have some of that wine!

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"A Little Bit More" Christmas Tree - Color Throwdown #269

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Hello all you sweet blogland people!  It's time to reveal the latest Color Throwdown combo!  Vickie is our wonderful hostess this week and she chose a great Autumn palette. 

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But, of course, I went in a different direction and used the colors for a Grinch-inspired journaling page.  This is one of my favorite quotes from the movie.  By the way, did you know the Grinch first came on the scene in 1966?  I really had not realized it was that old!  The full-length movie, of course, is newer - 2000.

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To get started, I gathered my eclectic Paperie supplies.  I first spritzed my page with Fresh Lime and Melted Chocolate Dylusions ink sprays then rubbed some Shabby Shutters ink around the edges.  I used my Mini Chevron stencil and some of the Shabby Shutters ink as well as some Gathered Twigs ink to add more designs to the page.  Then I rubbed along the bottom edge of the page with some Rusty Hinge ink, and added some Tiny Circles with some Black Soot ink.

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I pulled out some washi tape to create the tree then added some shading with more of the Gathered Twigs ink.  I pulled out my Mini Stars and Circles stencil to create the tree topper with Studio 490 Embossing Paste then added some yellow Stickles on top of that.  Oh, and I added some subtle shimmer by flicking on some watered down Perfect Pearls.  (You can click on the photo to see more of the detail.)

I used a Pigma Micron pen to write the phrase and to add the squiggly border.

This journal page is also for the combo CAS-ual Friday #120 - Curtain Call - Christmas challenge:

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Be sure to check out all the great creations of the CTD girls and please try to take some time to play along with us as well!

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I can't wait to see what you create!

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Fancy Dress Fairy - a new release!

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Hey, everyone!  It's time for another great new release from A Day For Daisies!  Tammy Siemers Thompson always amazes me with her images!

Today I'm showing off the beautiful Fancy Dress Fairy:

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I used this week's Sunday Stamps Sketch #SSC62, flipping it upside down.

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And the beautiful color combo is from this week's ColourQ challenge #214:

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Be sure  to check out all of the new releases at the ADFD blog or at the A Day For Daisies shop.  And also please check out the fabulous creations from each of the design team members:

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Arielle Broni Danielle Juliana Mila Sherry Tammy

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Thanks so much for dropping by on your way to the weekend!  Have a wonderful one!

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Holiday Wreath - Color Throwdown #267

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Hello, everyone!  I know I don't have to tell you what day it is!!  And that it's time for the latest Color Throwdown challenge!

Melody is our hostess this week and her inspiration photo and color combo are both just gorgeous!

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Love, love, love it!

I decided I wanted to use my WPlus9 Woodland Wreaths and die set again this week.  You can never get your Christmas cards made too early, now can you?  Besides I had lots of other inspiration, as I'll show you in a minute.

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I made the "door" with a piece of turquoise cardstock that was scored every 1/4".  I used a small paintbrush and some watered down Gathered Twigs distress ink to paint in the grooves, then I brushed over the surface with a white pigment ink pad.  The tiny ivory flower is clear embossed and you can see a tiny bit of Swiss Dots embossing on the olive layer.  The sentiment is stamped in Gathered Twigs ink as well.

The tiny blue berries on the wreath are actually the punched out centers of the sequins.  I empty my packets of sequins into old baby food jars, which I store upside down in a drawer, and every time I open a jar the tiny centers are usually stuck on the top and around the edge of the jar.  So why not use them, huh?

Now, I not only got my inspiration from our Color Throwdown inspiration photo, but from these other challenges this week:  Curtain Call - Welcome Home; CAS-UAL Friday CFC119: Embossing, and retrosketches #88.

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Lots of fun challenges!

Since this is a new month, we're welcoming a brand new Guest Designer!  Woo hoo!  It's the fabulously talented Cindy Lawrence!  Be sure to help her feel the love of all you Color Throwdown fans!

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THANK YOU so much for coming by my little blog today!  I really and truly appreciate your visits!

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Watercolored Halloween cards

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This month's eTeam Picks Challenge is watercoloring!  The mega-talented Giovana Smith is our hostess and I'm so glad she picked it!~

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I decided to play with some more Distress inks for the rest of my Halloween cards !  I pressed my Distress inks on my craft sheet and misted them thoroughly with water.  Then I picked up my colors on some white cardstock.  There's my watercolor look!

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I used my Mini Chevrons stencil and some Black Gesso to create some spooky effects and I also picked up some of the gesso on a baby wipe and pressed that through the stencil to get a more dimensional look.

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I used my Tiny Circles and Mini Chicken Wire Reversed stencils with the black gesso too.  Then I stamped some spiders and spider webs and also my "Jeepers Creepers" sentiment.

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I'm pretty sure the older grandsons will appreciate the spooky watercolor look!

We hope you'll take some time to join in on the challenge!  You can find all the details HERE.

Thanks so much for dropping by to take a look!  I hope you have a great week!

Little Moon Witch

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It's another Fun Friday, where I get to show you one image from the latest release at A Day For Daisies!  This week we're all about precious little witches!  Our newest challenge starting today is "HALLOWEEN"!  Simple and appropriate enough, right?

I'm using Little Moon Witch for my card today.

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She's flying free against a cobweb sky, made with the new Tim Holtz Shatter stencil and my Copic airbrush machine.

I colored her with my Copic markers using this week's ColourQ challenge #211 as a guide:

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And the layout is from this week's Seize the Sketch #6:

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I can't wait for you to see the other adorable little witches the ADFD designers have colored up for you.  Check them out at the ADFD blog or here:

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Arielle Broni Danielle Juliana Mila Sherry

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And please plan to play along with us.  You can get the challenge details at the ADFD blog and you can see all the cute little witches at the ADFD shop.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great weekend!

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