Ink Stains

It's Time to Think Spring!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:12:00 +0000

I know it's only February but man it sure does feel like Spring here in Indiana. They are calling for temps in the 40's for the next week and the sun doesn't set until after 6:30pm now!!! Woo Hoo!! LOL

Anyway, I wanted to share this fun "Spring-y" tag with you today....

All stamps are: Stampers Best

The background, sentiment and fairy are all stamped using Archival Inks. I used Distress Inks/Stains on the edges of the tag and to watercolor the fairy with the help of my Niji Waterbrush.

For a unique twist I used Glossy Accents to "highlight" the fairy and flower as well as the sentiment. I coated her wings with a layer of Rock Candy.

Ahhhh, makes you feel all warm and fuzzy huh?

O.k...maybe not but at least it will help put you in that Spring frame of mind :)

You all have a wonderful evening!!

L'ville/Lexington Here We Come!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:13:00 +0000

DH and I are going to be heading south the end of this week. It's a multi-faceted trip.... First we're getting away just by ourselves because we didn't get to go anywhere on our anniversary

(Aug 23rd 2011 was our 25th wedding anniv).

We also have a sewing machine to pick up in Indy on the way down and then we're going down to L'ville for the National Farm Machinery Show. Friday and Sat. we're going to be hitting antique malls & the Horse Park (near Lexington). We have reservations to stay at General Butler State Park Lodge which is somewhere between L'ville, Cinnci and Lex. We'll wind our way back home sometime on Sunday.

Do any of you have "must see" places for us to hit while we're down there?

I've been searching but man there are hundreds of ideas on places to go/see.

I'd like to narrow it down a bit. I'd love to hear your ideas and suggestions.

Those of you in the swap...please don't worry about your envies.

My boys will be here so they will be taken care of :)

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:12:00 +0000

Sending big hugs to all of you out there in cyberspace!

I hope you have a super day today...

Know that you are loved and you matter to me!

((((HUGS))))

Sharing these with you.....

Recycled Packaging Scrabble Tile Charms

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:33:00 +0000

You all know how much I love to recycle various goodies and turn them into something to be loved. Well today I wanted to share my idea on how to recycle the chipboard header cards you get on lots of embellishments.

This is what I'm talking about....these header cards are usually made from a nice weight cardstock perfect for crafting. The packaging from some spring die-cuts packaging ~ images originally 2-5" are usually small enough to fit onto a scrabble tile perfectly!

Don't worry if your package photos are too large for scrabble tiles, they also work great for use on ATC's or Gothic Arches as well!! That's what I am going to do with these...micro-mini flashcards!!!!

This is a perfect way not only to recycle what would other wise be trash but you can make loads of charms for pennies a piece! Think about it...buy an old Scrabble game at a garage sale for .50 cents, use recycled packaging for your main images, a bit of glue and ink and a bail or eye screw. The bail may end up being the most expensive part of the whole charm. I like eye screws for scrabble charms because it works nicely with the wood of the tiles and you can purchase a package of 100 for about $1.50 or so at Hobby Lobby....less if you hit it on a half off sale!

When using the packaging you could simply cut squares out of the chipboard and glue it on, you could trim select images and mount them on bits of pattern paper or pair the images with leftovers from special inky background paper you have made.

This photo is a selection of all three of these ideas....

Mount these inchie type bits on the scrabble tiles with your favorite liquid glue and add any additional embellishments as desired. I cut out letters from a book page to make the words and used left-over bits of Dresden trim for a couple of the tiles.

Sand off the edges of the paper around the tile once the glue has dried, add ink around the edges if you'd like and either a bail or eye screw for the hanger.

Note: it's a good idea to pre-drill a hole in the tile if you are using the eye screw. It could split the tile in two if you don't.

Finally I add a layer of Glossy Accents to the tile. I do this AFTER I attach the bail/eye screw so I don't mess up the finish on the Glossy Accents.

(these haven't had their GA added yet.)

So there you go...

a super way to recycle and make some awesome charms in the process!!

Now would you like to win one of these spring-y charms?

If so, simply post a comment here and I'll toss your name into the drawing for one of 5 charms

(I have to save one for Mom...

she'll kick my butt if I don't - lol!!)

You have until 2-21-12 to enter.

Good Luck Everyone!

A few Vintage Valentines

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:13:00 +0000

Well Valentine's day is just 2 days away now ~

I wanted to share these newly accquired vintage valentine's with you before it was done for another year...

They are darling little cards that would have been traded by children long ago. They are actually pop-ups but since they've never been creased I didn't want to mess them up. You can still tell how cute they are no matter.

I read something this morning about Valentine's day that made me a bit sad...

the writer was explaining how she doesn't care much for this time of year because she doesn't have anyone special in her life and about a friend of hers that had recently lost her husband and would be alone as well.

I guess I may be a bit wierd but I had never considered Valentine's day just for sweethearts. I know that's how it's billed by the mfg's and various places out to make money BUT, to me it's always been about expressing love and appreciation for everyone in my life that I care about. We tend to forget that men and women, boys and girls all like to hear that they are loved....

So, even if you don't have a significant other in your life this year I challenge you to make a valentine for a friend, co-worker, neighbor, etc....

Someone who touches your life and makes it better for whatever reason. I'm sure it will bring joy to that person and in return will give you joy as well!

Have a super day everyone!!!

Art Journal #8 - Stamped Masking Tape

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:52:00 +0000

WHEW! It's been one heck of a week... I had *thought* I'd get something done in here on Thursday but it still wasn't smelling too good then on Friday youngest ds had a dentist appointment that ended up taking from 10:45 - 2: 15 then I had to go to the pharmacy that took until 6:30!!! Needless to say it was not a productive/crafty week.

TODAY though I finally got to play a bit!!!

This week Gingersnap Creations the Spicy Supply Challenge was to use Masking Tape so I took this as my inspiration for this weeks Art Journal page as well!

Now I have a real thing for adhesives of all types and tape ranks right up there with my glue fetish so while I do have quite a collection of pattern tapes of all kinds....

But, I wanted to pull out my plain old masking tape and "spice" it up a bit :)

Now the first thing I did was to pull off different lengths of tape and stick it down to my non-stick craft mat. You'll notice it's not perfect but it's close enough ;)

Next I stamped over the masking tape with a variety of images and archival inks.

I then spritzed on several shades of Glimmer Mists.

After the mists were dry I began pulling one piece of tape at a time off of the craft mat and stuck it down on my journal pages.

I left a tiny space in between each piece of tape...I'll share more on this later.

After each piece of tape had been transferred to my journal pages I tore the center strip separating them back into two pages.

. Since my pages are torn I didn't want to come back with straight edges by cutting off the excess tape with scissors so I simply tore it off.

Now for the journal prompt....

I recently got an e-mail from my uncle which said something to the effect that this guy was going to mess with his grandkids minds and tell them one day that he was older than the internet!

That got me thinkin of all the things that have changed in my lifetime in many aspects of every day life which in turn triggered this weeks journal prompt....

"I remember when...."

this isn't about specific memories, it's more along the same lines as that e-mail... for example some of mine are I remember when....

...telephones were connected to the wall.

....girls took typing and boys thought it was silly.

....you played card games with real people.

...you listened to music on records, 8 track tapes, cassettes and the radio.

....kids turned the knobs on tv to see what was coming on.

...cut and paste was done with scissors and glue.

....you went to "town" for school cloths and Christmas shopping.

I made my list and printed it out onto cardstock.

I then inked up the cardstock a bit and trimmed each phrase.

I then mounted the various phrases on the spaces I left between the pieces of masking tape.

After the glue dried I "roughed" it up a bit by outlining each of my memories with a black marker. It made them stand out a bit more and gave it a sketchy look.

these photos really show you how cool the glimmer mist transformed the tape!

Now it's your turn!!

Time to think about all the things that have changed in your life!

If you'd like you can share some of those things in the comment section....

It's always so much fun to hear your take on these journal prompts!

Have fun everyone!!!

More ATC's & Die-Cuts arriving!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:24:00 +0000

Just wanted to let the following ladies know that their envies have arrived safe and sound!

Deb B - Thanks for the amazing baggie of goodies! No worries on the colored/pattern paper...it's all good ;)

Donna E - Your cute little bird delivered the package safe and sound :)

Scrapin Kat - You did just fine! Exactly what you should have sent!

Theresa P - Envie arrived in perfect condition - I'll let you know when your postage arrives.

This is getting so exciting, you should see all the great ATC's and nifty die-cuts piling up!

A few Winners!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:40:00 +0000

I've got my room almost back in order. I'm hoping to get something started on the new Art Journal page posted this evening if all goes well. I called the electric company and they filed some sort of report and will be sending someone out to check out incoming lines to make sure they are o.k. and to look at the serge protector. Not sure if they're going to do anything about it but at least it's reported.

I've got a few winners to announce ...

Gauche Alchemy Art Journal Winner....

Stacey Boyd!!!!

Stacey Boydsaid...

This is absolutely stunning, colors spread is so vibrant, very inspiring, luv it. Thank you for sharing!

January 27, 2012 8:27 AM

The winner of January's Get Inked set of Mermaid stamps is....

p-dub!!!!

p-dubsaid...

Although I just found your blog, I'm having great fun poking through all the entries. I'm new to a lot of different techniques and just discovering all the wonderful things that can be done with stamps. Your new set would be fabulous fun to play with!

January 29, 2012 8:46 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

(Please send me your snail mail addies so I can get your goodies in the mail!)

Technical Difficulties...

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:05:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to let you know that I had some technical difficulties today which resulted in nothing to post.

The electric guys are working on moving the power lines over to new taller posts on the next street over. Well apparently when they were turning things on and off it created quite a power surge...so much in fact that it blew up my serge protector on my computer!

It's a battery back up serge protector so it must have effected the battery because there is a 2" hole blown in the side of the case and black stuff all over my craft room. I wasn't home at the time but when my son came home for lunch he said the entire house was full of black smoke and the surge protector was still smoking!!

Luckily he took it outside and tried to air the house out while he was home.

It's now almost 7:oo pm and my room is still full of smoke despite the window being open all day and it STINKS to high heaven! I don't know how I'm going to get this smell out of here...

Alas, I just plugged in my NEW serge protector, found out my computer (THANKFULLY!!!) still works.

I can't stay in this room too much longer as it's giving me a headache but I did want to let you know I'm here and will be back in business tomorrow...as long as the stink is gone.

TTYS ~

True Love Gothic Arch

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:46:00 +0000

Today I wanted to share a Gothic Arch I made using one of the new Valentine's Gothic Arch Templates I shared yesterday...

The first thing I did was trace out "My Love" template onto chipboard. (it's actually recycled cereal box chipboard)

I then layered on torn bits of pattern paper....

(it's from Prima's Romantique line)

After the glue was dry I inked it up with some Vintage Photo DI.

I then cut out a few images using the large and small heart templates

(also included on the My Love GA Template).

Added a few bits here and there...

stamped the sentiment, trimmed and mounted it all on the GA and here you have it....

And there you have it!

And someone asked where I found the pattern's from yesterday ...

Those as are all of my Gothic Arch templates totally my own.

I simply set out to make something new and use trial and error combining different shapes and designs until I come up with something I like.

Once they satisfy me I share them with you :)

If I do use a template from another source rest assured I would post a link

and give credit where credit is due.

So, when was the last time you created a GA?

I think it's time for a new one don't you?

They are a great alternative to a card and you know there is someone in your life that needs a bright spot of sunshine in their day!

New Valentine & St. Patty's Day Gothic Arch Templates!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:03:00 +0000

I've been working on some new Gothic Arch templates and I have a few I want to share with you... These ones are just in time for Valentine's & St. Patrick's Day!
I've got several other new templates as well...just have to refine them a bit and photograph them.

You can either click & save on the image ~ then you can re-size it and print as desired
or
Click on the PDF version and do the same!

I hope you ENJOY!!!

Tri - Heart Gothic Arch (Image - Click & Save)

Tri - Heart Gothic Arch (PDF)

GA Tri Heart

My Love (Image - Click & Save)

My Love (PDF)

GA - My Love

Lucky Me (Image - Click & Save)

Lucky Me (PDF)

GA - Lucky Me

I'll be sharing a few projects using these Gothic Arch templates later this week.

And also this week....

We'll also be picking up where we left off in the Art Journal with another fun technique & journal prompt.

Vintage Valentine - Donkey & Flower Cart

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:19:00 +0000

Hi Friends!!

I hope you're having a "SUPER" Sunday!

Sorry about the bad pun but you know it IS Super Bowl Sunday ;)

I don't have a vested interest in either team but we'll be watching part of the night mostly for commercials and it is in Indy.

Today I have a fun and I think really cool vintage Valentine to share with you today....

A little donkey friend pulling a cart filled with flowers and a giant valentine heart! Actually, he's not so little...he stands 8.5" tall!

Here he is flat...

and here he is standing up...

Darling isn't he?

Hope you have a wonderful evening!

A couple more Valentine's Day cards....

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:56:00 +0000

Yes, I'm in the mood for love...

well actually, I'm in the mood for using Non-Valentine Day stamps and making Valentine's Day cards from them anyway - LOL!!

I hope you enjoy....

I really like this image...it's actually not intended for Valentine's Day but I thought it would be fun to try. To make it into a "lovely" card for the holiday I cut out a couple mini hearts which I glued to their work table and then I colored a couple red shapes onto the girls paper that they are working on to make it look like Valentine's day!

Also, the pink paper on the bottom was made using a Greek Deco border stamp... I simply stamped it repeatedly with a nice shade of pink ink. While it's not actually intended for it I think it looks super for Valentine's Day!

(all images - Stampers Best)

And these stamps aren't Valentine's Day either but I think all of them paired together make for a very romantic Valentine's Day type card....

(all images Stampers Best)

Now, it's your turn....

Pull out some random non-Valentine's Day stamps and see if you can't turn them into something fun for Valentine's!

Bet you'll have fun giving this a go!

Love's game of Bingo!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:23:00 +0000

I thought I'd share a fun card using a few of my favorite things....

Vintage Ephemera (bingo card)

Stickles Glitter Glue

Distress Ink/Stain

and

Faux Gemstones!

The main image was colored using a combo of Distress Stain/Niji Waterbrush with Stickles Glitter Glue details.

All rubber stamp images are Stampers Best.

Remember if you use the coupon code: "inkstains" you can get 10% off your entire order. You don't even have to sign up to be a premium member anymore (but it's free and you get great discounts) and you can use this discount code multiple times.

You have a super day!!!

Pantone Spring 2012 Colors

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000

I ran across this last week and wanted to share it...

I like to stay up on color trends to see how they effect various aspects of life...

ads, clothing, decor, etc. It's interesting to see peoples take on it.

Tangerine Tango is actually the color of the year...

not sure what that means but it's pretty.

What do you think?

What's you're favorite new Spring 2012 color?

Tell us what your favorite is and you'll be entered into a drawing for a surprise goodie from my stash. I can't guarantee it's going to match the Spring 2012 line of colors but I'm sure you'll enjoy it anyway - lol!!

You have until 2-13-12 to post your entry.

Odd Weather Phenomenon?!?!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:08:00 +0000

Hey Everyone...

You all know how inept I am at computer/digital things. Well, yesterday I FINALLY figured out how to take the photos off of my phone - LOL!!! Mind you, it's not a fancy phone (IPhone), just a regular old phone with a camera capability so I don't use it a whole lot so it was never really important.

Well, a few weeks ago dh and I were driving over to our building and I saw the wildest looking clouds... I've never seen anything like it in my life. It looked like sheets hanging from a line...you know how you drape them over 2-3 lines and it dips in the center. Or it also looks like upside down waves...

Check it out....

Does anyone know what this is or means?

I've tried to search but since I don't know what it's called I can't find anything about them or what causes them. It was pretty wild though.

Thought I was Chicken Little there for a bit....

the sky is falling, the sky is falling!

Happy February!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:49:00 +0000

Yes, it's that time of the month...I know I missed January's Holiday's & Observances but it was such a busy time I didn't think anyone would get too upset. BUT it's back!

So here you go...enjoy!

February:

Flower: Violet, Primrose

Birthstone: Amethyst

Signs:

Aquarius Jan. 20 - Feb. 18

Pisces Feb. 19 - Mar. 20

Month Long Observances

American Heart Month

An Affair to Remember Month

Avocado & Banana Month

Black History Month

Canned Food Month

Creative Romance Month

Fab Florida Strawberry Month

Great American Pie Month

Lent (2/22 – 4/7)

Library Lover’s Month

National Bird Feeding Month

National Black History Month

National Cherry Month

National Children’s Dental Health Month

National Grapefruit Month

National Hobby Month!!!!

National Potato Lover’s Month

National Weddings Month

Spunky Old Broads Month

Sweet Potato Month (also celebrated in Nov)

Week Long Observances:

1^st Week –

International Snow Sculpting Week

2^nd Week –

Boy Scouts of America Anniversary

International Friendship Week

National Green Week

(like Go Green, not the color)

3^rd Week –

Jell-O Week

R.A.K. Week

World Ag Expo

4^th Week

National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week

National Pancake Week

Daily Observances & Holidays:

Baked Alaska Day

Freedom Day

G.I. Joe Day

National Freedom Day

Robinson Crusoe Day

Serpent Day

Spunky Old Broads Day

(in addition to Month long ob.)

Bottle Cap B-Day

Candlemas

Crepe Day

Ground Hog Day

Hedgehog Day

Bubble Gum Day

Carrot Cake Day

Elmo’s B-day

The Day the Music Died

(Buddy Holly, Richie Valens & Big Bopper died in a plane crash in 1959.)

Wear Red Day

Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

National Popcorn Day

National Soup Day

USO Day

National Chocolate Fondue Day

National Weatherman's Day

Super Bowl Sunday (XLVI)!!!

Lame Duck Day

Monopoly Board Game Day (1935)

National Frozen Yogurt Day

Pay a Compliment Day

Ballet Day

Send a Card to a Friend Day

Wave All you Fingers at Your Neighbor Day

Boy Scout Day

ET Visitor Day

National Bagel & Lox Day

Read in a Bath Tub Day

Toothache Day

Umbrella Day

YWCA B-Day (1870)

Don't Cry over Spilled Milk Day

Make a Friend Day

National Peppermint Patty Day

Thomas Edison B-Day

White Shirt Day

Abraham Lincoln's Birthday

Darwin Day

Paul Bunyan Day

Plum Pudding Day

Clean out Your Computer Day - second Monday of Month

Get a Different Name Day

Ferris Wheel Day

Library Lover’s Day

National Organ Donor Day

Valentine's Day

Candlemas - on the Julian Calendar

National Gum Drop Day

Do a Grouch a Favor Day

Innovation Day

National Almond Day

National Café Au Lait Day

Random Acts of Kindness Day

National Battery Day

National Stuffed Crab Flounder Day

International Friendship Day

National Chocolate Mint Day

Cherry Pie Day

Hoodie Hoo Day

Love Your Pet Day

President's Day

Toothpick B-Day (1870)

Card Reading Day

Mardi Gras

National Sticky Bun Day

Paczki Day

Pancake Day

Ash Wednesday

Be Humble Day

George Washington's Birthday

Lent

National Margarita Day

Woolworth’s Day

National Banana Bread Day

National Chili Day

Tennis Day

Tootsie Roll B-day (1896)

National Tortilla Chip Day

International Sword Swallowers Day

National Chocolate Covered Peanut Day

Quiet Day

Carnival Day

For Pete’s Sake Day

Levi Strauss Day

National Pistachio Day

Tell a Fairy Tale Day

No Brainer Day

Polar Bear Day

Floral Design Day

National Tooth Fairy Day

Leap Year Day

(once every four years)

~ * ~ * ~ * ~

Now for a bit of fun....

Tell me what your favorite celebration this month is and you'll be entered to win a surprise package which will include a couple rubber stamps and a few other goodies from my prize box!

You have until 2-11-12 (my brother's b-day) to post your answer to be entered into the drawing.

Good Luck Everyone

Happy February!!!!

Watercolor Rose Card

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:29:00 +0000

Today I wanted to share a card I made using all three of the roses I watercolored in yesterday's post/video on the Niji Waterbrush.

All of the stamps are - Just For Fun Rubber Stamps

Have a super day :)

Die-Cuts starting to arrive!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:50:00 +0000

Woo Hoo!

The die-cuts are starting to arrive :)

I have rec'd die-cuts from the following people....

Jean, Suzanne & Majella!!

Thanks ladies for getting your die-cuts here so quickly...

Now I'm starting to get excited...can't wait!

If you haven't joined and you're interested there is still time to join either (or both) the

ATC and Die-Cut swaps...

Niji Watercolor Brush

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:07:00 +0000

Hi All...

Several people have asked me how I color my images and/or what is my favorite way to color my stamped images....

Well the answer to both is watercolor, watercolor, watercolor!

I normally use my Niji Watercolor Brush because it is quick and so very easy to use. They are relatively inexpensive - around $5.00 - 10.00 depending on where you purchase it at. I like the Niji because the barrel is easy to fill, the tip sizes come in a nice variety of sizes and has a "regulator" (not sure the tech. term) to help control water distribution. There are also several other brands on the market that cost more or less than the Niji. Hobby Lobby has an economical set of 2 for about 5.00!

All waterbrushes work in the same way...the barrel is squeezed to wet the nib which is how you pick up and/or spread your medium. I think the best part about a waterbrush is that they can be used over and over and over. It's actually one of my favorite tools in my entire stash.

I like my waterbrush paired with Distress Inks, Distress Stains, watercolor pencils and crayons, Twinkling H20's, Perfect Pearls and other mica pigments as well as a variety of other mediums. Cindy asked me if I could please make a video showing how I go about using it with Distress Stains so I made one today which also includes watercolor pencils and crayons as well.

Hope you enjoy!

Valentine's Day Cards...

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:37:00 +0000

Today I wanted to share a few ideas for Valentine's Day cards....

this one is my favorite....

All cards are stamped using Just For Fun Rubber Stamps!

Other supplies include: Archival Inks, Distress Inks, Stickles Glitter Glues, Liquid Pearls, vintage sheet music, Coredinations cardstock and a few Spellbinder dies.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!

Gauche Alchemy #3 - Art Journal

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:58:00 +0000

This is the final week for me as a guest designer over at Gauche Alchemy.

This is my favorite project of the entire kit...it's an art journal I altered with lots of fun bits.

Here is a little peek at the front cover...

Head on over to Gauche Alchemy to see the entire journal.

If you'd like to win this art journal simply leave a comment on this post to be entered into the drawing... You have until 2-2-12 to enter to win.

Now for last weeks winner of this hanging ....

The winner is....

KAY!!!

Kaysaid...

I love this week's Gauche Alchemy art, Roni! You have taken pieces with a common theme and orchestrated a masterpiece! Love it!

January 20, 2012 1:12 PM

Please send me your snail mail addy so I can get this in the mail to you :)

January Get Inked - Mermaids & Give-A-Way

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:58:00 +0000

First, I want to tell you how hard this is for me...

I'm not a real good sales person...

I always feel like I'm begging people to buy a product.

I guess that's why dh says I'll never be a big name in the game ~

I don't like pushing products on people.

Anyway, I put alot of time into designing stamps for the Get Inked Kit at QKD each month and this year I'm designing specifically for you!

Dh says I need to start promoting them more so here goes...

I've chosen this years themes and they have all been requests from YOU!

A few of the themes (in no particular order) are: Realistic Looking Flowers; Exotic Zoo Animals; Barns & Tractors; Women Steampunk, Day of the Dead, Home/Porch. There are several more but that gives you an idea on what's coming.

January's Get Inked Kit

is...

Mermaids!

I know the stamp on the left is hard to discern but it's an ocean view with a lighthouse in the background as you can see from the examples below.

The kit comes with the stamps and sentiments in the photo above as well as Stream Alcohol Ink and Mermaid Stickles Glitter Glue.

Starting next month I'll be sharing instructions on how to create each example I made using the kit PLUS

I'll be giving away a set of the stamps to one lucky reader.

I was going to start with January's Kit but we were working on the Technique Calendar and I didn't want to interrupt the creative flow.

SOOOO, this month I'll just be giving away a set of the stamps!

If you'd like a chance to win

simply post a comment.

You have until 2-4-12 to be entered in the drawing!

Good Luck Everyone!!

Glitter Glitter Everywhere!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:38:00 +0000

Well, you all know how much I love glitter...

I had bought my youngest ds's girlfriend (and myself) some wicked cool black crackle nail polish which got us talking about different types of nail polish.

This past weekend she brought over her nail polish collection....

and this is what happened.....

I'm on the left, she's on the right -

Yes, I had to go with my colors in ROY G BIV order...

well, I had to skip yellow...not enough fingers for them all - LOL!!

Rainbow Glitter Nails!!!

It was so much fun and I love the colors....

I normally don't paint my nails because of all the paint & inks...it usually doesn't last but it is so much fun while it lasts. She's never had acrylic nails so I think that's what we're going to do for her b-day in May...and I'm going to have mine done at the same time too - LOL!!

So, have you glittered your nails recently?

I suggest you do...

it's very uplifting :)

Makes you feel like you're running around with Stickles on your fingers all day!

Almost as good as Ink on your Fingers.

Digital Collage Studio Give-A-Way

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:17:00 +0000

I wanted to tell you about a give-a-way going on over at

Digital Collage Studio...

Michelle has created several new beautiful vintage rose collage sheets. As she was playing around with them she discovered that Shutterfly printed 5x7 cards so she ordered a few boxes and wants to share them with others.

So if you'd like to win a set of her vintage rose postcard greeting cards plus a digital collage sheet from her HUGE collection (first prize) or one of 5 free digital collage sheets (2-6th prize) head on over and check it out....

Altered Pages Rose Card + Collage Sheet Give-A-Way

Deadline 2-4-12

Good Luck Friends...

Maybe one of us will win the biggie prize or a free digital collage sheet!!