Stamp Scents

Spectember Day 10 with Spectrum Noir

2019-09-10T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hi friends!

We are in Week 2 of Spectember over at Spectrum Noir - "Messy Crafting"
The focus is on Sparkle Pens, Metallic Markers, Midas Ink Pads and Alcohol Inks.

If you are NOT a messy crafter...NO WORRIES! I'm a clean and simple fan. Messy is not my thang ;) But here I am! TADA! Ha! I did some Clean and Simple Messy. Yep...it can be done! I decided to create with one of my FAVORITE products...Sparkle Pens!
Today is Day 10 of our event and the theme is EMBOSSING.

Since Sparkle Pens are great for watercoloring, I jumped in with the perfect combination... Embossing and Watercoloring! I only used 2 colors of Sparkle Pens, Deepest Ocean and Sunshine Yellow.

I created a unique color blend on the starfish by "lifting" some of the Deepest Ocean Sparkle Marker ink from the surface of a the watercolor paper, then coloring over with the Sunshine Yellow Sparkle Marker. Super easy and FUN results!

Head on over to Spectember on the Spectrum Noir website to see more details on how to do this technique.

I hope you've been enjoying our SpecTember Event over at Spectrum Noir! We have LOADS of amazing projects, tips, tutorials and more! Each and every day this month, we have something new to share. Ah-mazing...right?!!!

Happy coloring!

All supplies I used to create my project:
Spectrum Noir Watermark Ink Pad Translucent Clear

Spectrum Noir Harmony Opaque Pigment Inkpad - Noir Black
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens - Deepest Ocean, Sunshine Yellow
Spectrum Noir Watercolor Card
Crafter's Companion Clear Stamp Sets - Seashells, Midnight Ocean
Crafter's Companion Embossing Powders - Clear, White
Crafter's Companion Heat Embossing Gun
Magic Anti-static Pad
Watercolor Wash Brush
Watercolor Round 6 Brush
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Card
Lime Green Card
Crafter's Companion Foam on a Roll
Crafter's Companion Extra Strong Glue Tape Pen
Rhinestone Gems
Crafter's Companion Fine Tip Glue
Crafter's Companion Guillotine
Crafter's Companion Professional Stamping Mat
Crafter's Companion Stamping Platform 4"x4"

NEW Midas Metallic Pigment Inks by Spectrum Noir

2018-10-08T18:08:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Crafter's Companion USA is about ready to launch 6 NEW Spectrum Noir Ink Pads. Midas Metallic Pigments!!! Available October 9th on the HSN show.

These inks work beautifully on ANY color of cardstock. Here's a quick sample I did using the new Silver on black cardstock with a few snowflake stamps from the Festive Season stamp set that comes in one of the ink bundles. I did 1st and 2nd generation impressions on this sample, and the ink was amazing!

Midas inks are water-soluble and packed with brilliant metallic pigment, for a bold intense shine on all your projects! Each ink is archival and fade-free with a generous drying time that makes them ideal for blending and embossing.

These are the 2 bundle options availale at HSN, however you can get just the set of ink pads separately if you don't want the stamp sets.

I created this card using the Christmas Bundle which is available on HSN Tuesday October 9th. Turned out amazing!

I stamped the images on watercolor cardstock, then clear heat embossed. The black ink is Spectrum Noir Finesse Pigment Ink Noir Black.

Then I used the ink blender and sponged on ink over the image. When finished sponging, I used a paper towel to buff the ink off of the embossed images. Lastly I flicked water drops for additional texture and interest. Midas inks are water reactive before dry. Soooo cool!!!

I'm sure you will agree, these New Midas Metallic Pigment Inks will make a FANTASTIC addition to your ink pad collection!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs,

NEW Spectrum Noir Inkpads

2018-07-22T19:42:00.000-07:00

Hello crafty friends!

I'm just poppin' in here quick to share a project I made using the FAB NEW Spectrum Noir Inkpads from Crafter's Companion. Visit the Spectrum Noir Website to get all the details on these new ink pads, and other products.

I used the New Harmony Inkpads in Pink Tulilp, Fuchsia, Plum Jam, Orange and Chinese Red. Aren't these colors gorgeous?!

The fairy/mushroom image is stamped, heat embossed, colored and cut out by hand, then adhered to card front. I did add a few fussy-cut layers for added depth and dimension. The fairy is embossed with black sparkle embossing powder. I added Stickles Glitter glue on her wings and the bottom edge of the mushroom cap. It really has great dimension, sparkle and shine. I absolutely love how this card turned out!

I also used the New Translucent Clear Watermark Inkpad and Noir Black Finesse Inkpad, along with white and clear embossing powders.

The fairy stamp sets are also new from Crafter's Companion, and were launched with the inkpads on HSN July 11th.

Check out the Crafter's Companion website HERE if you are interested in purchasing the NEW Spectrum Noir Inkpads, along with more new inkpad tools and accessories.

Thanks for stopping by today. Happy Crafting,

NEW AquaTint Brush Pens from Spectrum Noir

2018-04-25T14:08:00.000-07:00

Well hello crafty friends! Did you hear the news? Crafter's Companion is bringing BRAND NEW Spectrum Noir AquaTint Brush Pens to HSN May 2nd!!! Only a few more days!

I LOVE EM' I LOVE EM' I LOVE EM'

There is absolutely no way to go wrong with these babies! You can color direct from the pen, you can color from a palette, you can flick, you can squeeze, you can drip, you can do whatever your crafty little heart desires. No mixing, no fussing...just pop the cap of the pen and go!

SUPER SIMPLE! LOADS OF FUN!

I was so impressed at how quick I was able to make this card. I'm all about quick and easy ;)

The ink that is in the AquaTint brush pens is water-soluble dye-based ink. The colors are fantastic! The pens have a fine nylon brush perfect for painting small detail areas, or even larger areas. Since the ink is water soluble, they blended out with water for amazing watercolor results every time. 21 pen colors!!!

The stamps I used (and many others) are designed by Sheena Douglass and will also be coming to HSN May 2nd.

BONUS
How would you like to try making this card at home after you get these amazing new goodies in your hands? Wellll....Crafter's Companion has you covered on that! I typed up instructions on how I created my card. You can find the FREE Project Sheet (and many others!) at: https://a.pgtb.me/6VNQLr

Get all the details about the HSN Show on May 2nd HERE.

Thanks for stopping by!

Oh Holy Night Edge'ables

2017-10-02T13:06:00.002-07:00

It's almost time for our next 24hr Crafting Event on HSN with Crafter's Companion! Loads and loads of amazing goodies! Join us and watch Sara and Jen Tuesday Oct 3rd starting at 2am ET.

I wanted to share a super quick and easy design I made with some of the products that will be on the show. I created this card to showcase one of the fantastic Die'sire Edge'ables Christmas Only Words Dies - Oh Holy Night.

I die cut the top edge of a panel of Gold Luxury Cardstock. Then I embossed the bottom portion of the panel with Sheena's Festive Embossing Folder - Wise Travelers. Next I tied a Black Luxury Satin Edge Organza Ribbon, from the New Sara Davies Black & Gold Signature Collection, around the panel.

To assemble the card, I adhered a panel of Shimmering Cardstock - Black Pearl to a white notecard base, then mounted the gold panel on top with dimensional foam tape. Addin a few crystal rhinestone embellishments completed the design.

Join us over at the Watch Party on Facebook for fun, prizes and inspiration HERE.
Get your Shopping List ready HERE.
Check out the Show Schedule HERE.

See you soon!

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Die’sire Edge’ables Christmas Only Words - Oh Holy Night
Crafter's Companion Sheena Festive Embossing Folders - Wise Travelers
Crafter's Companion Sara Signature Collection Black & Gold Ribbon

Crafter's Companion Shimmering Cardstock - Black Pearl
Crafter's Companion Luxury Cardstock - Gold
Crafter's Companion Gemini
White Cardstock
Crystal Rhinestones

Liquid Adhesive

Dimensional Foam Tape

Cherry Green Designs

2017-08-29T21:41:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone!
Have you seen the new stamp sets that were released today over at Crafter's Companion USA? Oh my goodnes! The NEW Cherry Green Designs stamp sets are soooooo fun! I made a sample card using the Boot-iful set.

So whatcha think? Super fun I say! I colored the image with Spectrum Noir ColourBlend Pencils, Blending Solution and Paper Blending Stumps. Here's the pencil colors I used:

Boots - Mauve, Velvet, Blackberry, Smoke, Black, White
Flowers - Mauve, Velvet, Blackberry, Lemon, Canary, Pumpkin
Leaves - Pistachio, Sage, Jade
Feather - Pistachio, Jade, Ivy, Emerald, Lemon, Canary, Pumpkin, Nectarine,

Are you wondering how I got the boot so white on kraft cardstock? Well...all I did was stamp the image on white cardstock, fussy cut the shoe out and paper pieced it to the panel. I also cut out a few of the flowers and leaves to pop up for dimension.

Check out all the NEW Cherry Green Designs sets HERE.

Check out our design team projects using these new stamps HERE.

Happy crafting!

Supplies:

Crafter's Companion USA - Cherry Green Designs - Boot-iful Stamp Set

Crafter's Companion USA - Die'sire Create-A-Card Collection - Toulouse Die
Crafter's Companion Kraft Cardstock
Spectrum Noir Premium Pencil Pad
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Crafter's Companion USA - Verity Rose 6" X 6' Luxury Paper Pad
Spectrum Noir ColourBlend Pencils - Primaries
Spectrum Noir ColourBlend Pencils - Essentials
Spectrum Noir Blending Solution
Spectrum Noir Paper Blending Stumps
Gemini
Adhesive Tape
Black Ink
Distress Inks: Antique Ink, Gathered Twigs
Ink Blending Foam
Black Glitter Cardstock
Purple Cardstock
Orange Rhinestones
White Gel Pen
Dimensional Foam Adhesive

NEW Colorista Aqua from Crafter's Companion

2017-08-15T20:28:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone! I wanted to get on here really quick before the big Crafter's Companion event over on HSN starts. Tonight at midnight! The event starts Wednesday August 16 from 12am and goes for a full 24 hours! There's a TON of exciting new products from Crafter's Companion! I hope you plan on watching...and shopping of course.

Information about the show, schedule, products, sneak peeks, shopping list, and more on the Crafter's Companion website HERE.

Also make sure to join us over at the Facebook Watch Party HERE.

Want loads of inspiration? Check out our Pinterest Boards HERE.

One of the most exciting parts of the HSN Craft Event is the "Today's Special" We are OVER THE MOON excited for you to see the NEW Spectrum Noir Colorista Aqua Collection! Here's a quick sample of what I watercolored with the new Colorista Aqua Pencils

These are pages from one of the new watercolouring pads that you'll get in the bundle.

I colored entirely with the NEW Colorista Aqua Watercolour Pencils. They come in the bundle as too!!!! SCORE!!!

Ok friends. I gotta get off here and head over to the Crafter's Companion HSN Facebook Watch Party! I hope you join us!

3D Embossing Folders

2017-07-13T17:09:00.002-07:00

Hello friends,

Good news! The amazing Crafter's Companion 3D Embossing Folders are now available on their website. Go check 'em out HERE.

I used the Country Garden Folder on this card.

The levels of dimensional detail you get with these folders is crazy!

I masked off the an area I wanted to do some ink blending. I made the area to be the perfect size for my die-cut sentiment. You can use any size and shape mask that you want. I used a range of yellow to red Distress Inks to create a bright and cheerful color blend. After I removed the masking paper, I blasted the entire panel with some Sheer Shimmer Spritz Spray. WOW! Then I mat the pane on gold Luxury Mirror Cardstock, popped up on the card base, added the die-cut sentiment, and finished with sequins.

These folders can emboss just about anything! Paper, leather, metal, felt, tin, aluminum...on and on and on. Seriously folks...these 3D Embossing Folders from Crafter's Companion are super cool! It takes only a couple minutes to make a greeting card that looks so professional.

Check out the Pinterest Gallery which is packed full of inspirational projects using the 3D Embossing Folders. Then...get busy creating!

Take care!

Supplies:

Crafter's Companion 3D Embossing Folder - Country Garden

Crafter's Companion Sara Glamour Collection - Happy Birthday Die

Crafter's Companion Luxury Cardstock

Gemini

Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White CS

Distress Inks

Ink Blending Foam

Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Spritz

Sequins

Orange Cardstock

Liquid adhesive

Dimensional Foam Adhesive

Mask Tape

3D Embossing Folders and Edge'ables

2017-07-11T03:00:00.000-07:00

Today is the big 24 hour Craft Event on HSN. Sara Davies and Jennifer Tryon of Crafter's Companion are there with tons of great products, inspiration and demos. Hope you can catch them on the show today.

Here's a card I made using one of the fantastic 3D Embossing Folders along with a NEW Edge'ables Die.

I seriously LOVE how these dies and embossing folders turn a piece of cardstock into something so unique! I used green, red and silver Luxury Cardstock from Crafter's Companion. If I could buy a truck load of that paper I would! I just LOVE IT.

I even added some gilding paste to the embossed areas. The picture below was taken at more of a straight on angle, so it doesn't show all the shine of the paper. But you can see the 3D embossing detail with the silver gilding wax on it.

Don't forget to check out all the Crafter's Companion and Spectrum Noir goodies that are available on the HSN website. If you missed seeing the live segment, you still can check out the products on their website.

Our Live Facebook Party will be going on the entire time during the event, so pop on over and join us there to chat.

Happy Shopping!

Supplies

Die'sire Edge'ables - The Best of Luck Die

Luxury Cardstock - Green and Silver

Sara Signature Rustic Cottage Chic Butterflies Dies

3D Embossing Folder Country Garden

Gemini

The Ultimate

Collall All Purpose Glue

Silver Gilding Wax

Rhinestones

Rhinestone ribbon

Dimensional Foam Adhesive

Lattice Corner Dies

2017-07-10T03:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone. We are counting down the hours to the big 24-hr HSN Craft Event with Crafter's Companion. I have another amazing Corner Die project to share with you. Also on this project I'm using the NEW Sara Davies Signature Glamour Collection. Beautiful crafty goodies indeed!

The corner die I used is the Lattice Corner Die Set. I love how it has the stitched looking accents around the edge. I die cut the 2 corners of a panel of Rose Pearl Shimmering Cardstock, then adhered to a card base.

I want to point out that the card base is a Square Side Step Card Base from the Create-A-Card Fancy Card Blanks Set. I used it completely different than what it was intended. I turned it portrait and backwards -- which made it into pop-up card! Check it out on the inside...

CRAZY COOL...right?!!! What a great way to stretch your supplies!

So back to the front of the card. I die-cut the lattice corner die on 4 corners of a white cardstock panel, then stamped the sentiment and layered on black pearl cardstock. This entire panel is adhered with dimensional foam adhesive on top of the card front, which I had wrapped a ribbon around and tied in a knot.

I made the pink ribbon rosebud out of the Hot Pink Organza Ribbon from the Sara Glamour Collection.

Then I stitched it to the black satin bow and adhere to the card.

The inside of the card is all decked out with more of the Glamour Collection dies and embossing folder. I know a few little girls who would love to get this card :)

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Make sure to join us over on the Live Facebook Party during the HSN show! Many of the design team members will be on throughout the day to party along with everyone.

Here's the Shopping list and Show Schedule to download and print:

Crafter's Companion & Spectrum Noir Products on HSN July 11, 2017

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Have a beautiful day!

Supplies:

Crafter's Companion Die'sire Classiques Corner Die - Lattice Corner

Crafter's Companion Create-A-Card Fancy Card Blanks - White

Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White CS

Crafter's Companion Shimmering Cardstock - Black Pearl & Rose Pearl

Crafter's Companion Luxury Cardstock - Silver

Spectrum Noir Bloom Stamp Set

Crafter's Companion Sara Davies Signature Collection - Glamour - Hot Pink Organza Ribbon

Crafter's Companion Sara Davies Signature Collection - Glamour - White Pearls

Crafter's Companion Sara Davies Signature Collection - Glamour - Venetian Mirror Die

Crafter's Companion Sara Davies Signature Collection - Glamour - Dressed to Impress Die

Crafter's Companion Sara Davies Signature Collection - Glamour - French Fan Die

Crafter's Companion Sara Davies Signature Collection - Glamour - Swirling Vines Embossing Folder

Gemini
Dimensional Foam Adhesive

Black Satin Ribbon

Black Ink

Adhesive Sheet

Corner Dies

2017-07-09T06:00:00.000-07:00

Today popping in quick to share a fun way to use the Crafter's Companion Die'sire Classiques Corner Dies.This is another one of the dies that will be available during the HSN Crafty Event July 11th. For this fun project I used the Doily Corner Die.

This die worked perfectly to jazz up the top of this DIY box/bag. Then I diec-cut another piece from the Rose Pearl Shimmer cardstock to add to the front.. The bird is actually from the new Feathered Friends Create-A-Card die. I just cut it out of and layered on top of black cardstock.

I used the New Spectrum Noir Artliner Brush Marker to write "Love" and mat it on silver glitter luxury cardstock.

The Hot Pink ribbon is new from the Sara Davies Signature Collection called Glamour. It's amazing!

Dont' forget...
Tuesday July 11th is the big 24hr Craft Event on HSN. You will find these corner dies and more.

While you are waiting for the show date...

Hang out with us over at the Facebook Watch Party for tons of sneak peeks and prizes.
Stay up with the latest on the HSN Countdown Page.

Supplies:

Crafter's Companion Die'sire Classiques Corner Die - Doily Corner

Crafter's Companion Die'sire Create-A-Card Dies - Feathered Friends (Cut out the bird and heart)

Crafter's Companion Stamp Set - Alpha Script Uppercase and Lowercase

Crafter's Companion Luxury Cardstock - Silver

Crafter's Companion Glamour Collection - Organza Ribbon - Hot Pink

Crafter's Companion Shimmering Cardstock - Pearl White, Rose Pearl and Black Pearl

Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White CS

Spectrum Noir Artliner Pen

Gemini

The Ultimate

Crafter's Companion Adhesive Tape

Collall Glue

Dimensional Foam Adhesive

Black Ink

Like Sunshine to my Soul

2017-07-08T05:00:00.000-07:00

These Die'sire Classiques Corner Dies from Crafter's Companion are CRAZY FUN!

This card design was so easy. I started out by die cutting the Heart Corner Dies on the front panel of an easel card bases from the pack of Create-A-Card Fancy Card Blanks. Before removing the dies from the panel, I blended a few distress inks on one of them and down to the first panel crease. I repeated the process on the back panel.

I left one of the panels white on the inside of the card, and then stamped flowers. So when the card is folded up you don't see it, until you open it up. The sentiment and images are stamped in black, and I added some die cut heart accents as well. Those were cut from the the corner dies. ;)

Then I die-cut 2 more corner dies from white cardstock scraps, and trimmed them out. Also blending some distress on them while die was still on the cardstock. These pieces I popped up on dimensional foam tape between the corner die-cuts.

The black ribbon and rhinestones really added to the card design. You can't really see in the pics, but I did add crystal glitter around the cut out heart of the corner diecuts

I love how this turned out! This is one of my favorite color combos. Looks like a sunset :)

Make sure to grab a set of Die'sire Classiques Corner Die sets available on the HSN Craft Event July 11th. It's almost here!!!! YAY!

The 24-hour event will be full of crafting inspiration, ideas, and demonstrations. So make sure to watch Sara Davies & Jennifer Tryon on the HSN show, Tuesday, July 11th, when they'll be sharing plenty of brand new products and innovative ideas with you!

Have a great day!

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Die'sire Classiques Corner Dies - Heart Corner
Crafter's Companion Create-A-Card Fancy Card Blanks - White
Crafter's Companion Shimmering Cardstock - Black Pearl
Crafter's Companion Stamp Set - Bloom
Crafter's Companion Stamp Set - Love, Hugs & Kisses
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White CS
Gemini
Crafter's Companion Adhesive Tape
Versafine Onyx Black Ink
Distress Inks
Ink Blending Foam
Black Rhinestones
Black Ribbon
Crystal Glitter
Glue Pen
Dimensional Foam Adhesive

Custom Box with Create-A-Card Die

2017-07-07T06:00:00.000-07:00

Here's another project I made using the new Crafter's Companion Feathered Friends Create-A-Card Die that is coming to HSN on July 11th. These dies are great for making quick custom boxes!

I made the box lid using the Red Luxury Cardstock. Love that stuff! Inside the lid of the box, behind the cut out, I adhered clear acetate.

I lined the bottom of the box with silver mirror luxury cardstock and added a couple die-cut hearts from the silver glitter cardstock.

On the edges of the lid, I added some panels of the silver glitter cardstock and then some decorative tape. I also added silver Stickles Glitter Glue, black rhinestones and black ribbon.

Make sure to watch the HSN show on July 11th to see all the amazing samples using this new Create-A-Card die along with all the other new CAC dies.

Until then, check out our Pinterest Board to see drool worthy CAC projects.

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Create-A-Card Dies - Feathered Friends
Crafter's Companion Luxury Cardstock - Silver and Red
Crafter's Companion Create-A-Card Fancy Card Blanks - White
Crafter's Companion Construction Cardstock
Crafter's Companion Clear Acetate Sheet
Gemini
The Ultimate
Collall All Purpose Glue
Adhesive Tape
Silver Stickles Glitter Glue
Black Rhinestones
Black Ribbons
Decorative Tape

Create-A-Card Feathered Friends

2017-07-06T11:45:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,

I'm back again today with another Crafter's Companion sneak peek of what's coming July 11th to the big Craft Event on HSN.

I just know these new Create-A-Card dies are gonna sell out fast! They are seriously SO.MUCH.FUN!

For my card base, I used the Gatefold card base from the Crafter's Companion Create-A-Card Fancy Card Blanks set.

On the inside of the card, I die-cut the left section of the die, flipped it over to the right side and die-cut again. These dies are made to work perfectly like that! Awesome, huh!

The die set also comes with the heart die so you can do a bit more decorating.

This new Create-A-Card die set, and many more, will be available July 11th on HSN. Tune in and watch the show to see all the great samples, and to see Sara demonstrate using these dies.

Don't forget to:

Hang out with us over at the Facebook Watch Party for tons of sneak peeks and prizes.
Stay up with the latest on the HSN Countdown Page.

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Die'sire Create a Card - Feathered Friends
Crafter's Companion Luxury Cardstock - Silver and Gold
Crafter's Companion Create-A-Card Fancy Card Blanks - White
Crafter's Companion Shimmering Cardstock - Black Pearl
Crafter's Companion Stamp Set - Love, Hugs & Kisses
Gemini
Distress Ink - Black Soot
Ink Blending Foam
VersaMark Ink
Gold Embossing Powder
Black Glitter
Heat Embossing Tool
X Acto Knife
Anti Static Powder
Collall All Purpose Glue
Adhesive Tape

Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Glitter Glue
Rhinestones

The Best of Luck

2017-07-05T08:51:00.000-07:00

Crafter's Companion is coming to HSN again on July 11th! I hope you will be watching and that you get your orders in to get some of the great new items. HSN crafting events always have great prices on bundles and shipping.

Here's a sample project I made using one of the NEW Long Word Edge'ables dies that will be on the show. These dies are perfect for larger card designs and scrapbook pages.

This card design is a sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" blue Luxury Mirror Cardstock folded in half. Then I die-cut the Edge'ables Die at an angle. Totally takes a card design to the next level. Worked out beautifully with the Luxury cardstock because it's white on the reverse side.

The stamps I used on my card will also be on the show. They are new Sheena Douglass Stamps. Aren't they are stunning!!! Must have sets for sure! I stamped them on Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock with Black Ink, then colored with Spectrum Noir Markers. Then I fussy cut the images.

What a magnificent greeting to send to someone!

This card turned out just how I imagined it. You can see how perfectly the Edge'able die cut through and embossed the thick mirror card.

I love how Sheena stamps are full of detail. That makes them so easy to color!

Make sure to mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 11th!

Watch the HSN show on your TV or on-line. This amazing 24-hour event will be full of crafting inspiration, ideas, and demonstrations

While you are waiting for the show date...

Hang out with us over at the Facebook Watch Party for tons of sneak peeks and prizes.
Stay up with the latest on the HSN Countdown Page.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

Supplies:

Die'sire Edge'ables - The Best of Luck

Luxury Cardstock - Green and Blue

Sheena Stamps A Little Bit Sketchy - Peacock

Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth White CS

Gemini

The Ultimate

Collall All Purpose Glue

Adhesive Tape

Spectrum Noir Original Markers and Illustrator Artist Markers: AB1, TB1, TB2, TB5, TB7, AG1, AG3, JG1, GT3, MB1, MB2, MB3, GG1, BG7, Blender
Rhinestones
Dimensional Foam Adhesive

God Bless America

2017-07-03T19:37:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,

Here's a fun patriotic card I created to celebrate 4th of July.

It was one of my first attempts using the NEW Spectrum Noir ArtLiner Pens. I'm pretty happy with how it all turned out.

I made this into a stepper card using stamp sets from Crafter's Companion USA. And what would a 4th of July design be without a bunch of sparkle and shine! Glitter Glitter Glitter!

If you want to get these NEW Spectrum Noir ArtLiner Pens, you are in luck! They will be available from Crafter's Companion USA on Thursday July 6th.

Read more about these great pens on the Spectrum Noir Blog HERE.

Have a safe and blessed day,

Supplies:
Spectrum Noir ArtLiner Pens
Crafter's Companion Create-A-Card Fancy Card Blanks
Crafter's Companion Stamp Set - Patriotic Pride
Crafter's Companion Stamp Set - 4th of July
Red Ink Pad
Black Ink Pad
Red, Blue and Silver Glitter
White Gel Pen
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Quickie Glue Pen
Red and Blue Cardstock

Entwined by Leonie Pujol

2017-06-15T14:58:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,

I wanted to pop in here quick and let ya know about the Leonie Pujol dies & embossing folders that will be available TOMORROW over on the Crafter's Companion USA website. YAY!

Here's a card I made using some of the products.

I can honestly say I've never ever seen anything as unique as these entwined dies. The concept of being able to "entwine" them gives the crafter so much more added options! I used the Funky Heart Base to die cut the heart and sentiment using Crafter's Companion Black Pearl Shimmering Cardstock. The vine is die cut using Green Envy, Forest Green and Rose Pearl Shimmering Cardstocks. Then I cut and layered the vine pieces for dimension. A bit of white gel pen on the flower buds for extra detail.

The sentiment is layered on a piece of Pink Pearl Shimmering Cardstock. I used the Leonie Pujol Entwined Love Embossing Folder on the white card base. I also used The Ultimate to score a frame around the embossing on the card front. This card sure did turn out fun!

Check out all the other amazing projects using the Leonie Pujol Entwined products HERE.

Thanks for stopping by. I really do appreciate it!

Supplies:

Leonie Pujol Entwined Collection Funky Heart Base

Leonie Pujol Entwined Love Embossing Folder

Crafter's Companion 6" x 6" Bright White Card Base

Crafter's Companion Shimmering Cardstock: Black Pearl, Green Envy, Forest Green, Rose Pearl,

ink Pearl

Gemini

The Ultimate

Dimensional Foam Adhesive

Sequins

Liquid Adhesive

White Gel Pen

Crafter's Companion is coming to HSN May 9th!

2017-04-28T11:47:00.002-07:00

I'm super excited for this next HSN Crafting Event on Tuesday, May 9th!!! Why?

Well...HELLO...Sara Davies and Jennifer Tryon from Crafter's Companion will be there! As if that's not exciting enough...Crafter's Companion has amazing NEW products that will be launched! And....(drum roll)....they are gonna be the "Today's Special" on the show! YAY!!!!!!!!!

Here's a project I made using the Create-A-Card Circle Centre Dies that are part of the bundle for the May 9th HSN Today's Special bundle:

The NEW Die'sire Create-A-Card dies are so much FUN! Wait till you see the show and all the great samples. Sara will demo how they work, so you won't wanna miss the show.

The pic below is more what it looks like all folded up. When the card is folded shut, it measures 5 1/2" square. I diecut the base of the card using Crafter's Companion Pearl White Shimmering C ardstock. The butterflies are from another die set (which I believe will be on the HSN show as well) are diecut from Black Pearl Shimmering Cardstock, then rubbed with a bit of Silver Gilding Wax. Wait till you see THAT stuff! A must have in your craft stash!

The Circle Centre Die Set comes with a sentiment die that cuts in the center circle, but I cut it apart and just used the "thank you" of it and glued down on the card base. The flower panels are also part of the set, and I cut die-cut them green glitter cardstock. This Luxury Cardstock is also from Crafter's Companion and comes in a variety pack of different finishes in the same color family.

The silver mirror cardstock for the circle frame is also from a pack of Luxury Cardstock. I die-cut 2, adhering 1 on each side to sandwich the string that I put in the middle. That way it not only hides the string ends, but gives a professional finish to both sides. I love how when you open the card, the center circle flips open.

Here's a quick video showing the card in action.

The butterflies on the card base are popped up on dimensional foam adhesive. The butterflies on the string are sandwiched with a dimensional foam adhesive. I added some matching rhinestones to the center of each butterfly.

Make sure to mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 9th!

Watch the HSN show on your TV or on-line. The 24-hour event will be full of crafting inspiration, ideas, and demonstrations

Until then...

Hang out with us over at the Facebook Watch Party for tons of sneak peeks and prizes.
Stay up with the latest on the HSN Countdown Page.

Have a beautiful day!

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Die'sire Create-A-Card Circle Centre Dies
Crafter's Companion Die'sire Essentials Nature DiesCrafter's Companion Luxury Cardstock - Silver MirrorCrafter's Companion Luxury Cardstock - Green GlitterCrafter's Companion Shimmering Cardstock - White and Black Pearl
Gemini Machine
Gilding Wax - Silver
Rhinestones
Yellow Cardstock
Clear string
Dimensional Foam Adhesive

April 2017 Calendar Page

2017-04-05T12:04:00.003-07:00

It's April! That means it's time to flip the calendar page. I seriously love how this months page came together. Totally makes me think Spring. I used the most adorable Die'sire Essentials die set from Crafter's Companion called Nature, along with beautiful papers from Sara Davies Rustic Cottage Signature Collection 6"x6" Paper Pack.

To create the soft yellow background on the page, I used a Mini Ink Blending Tool to apply a light blend of Mustard Seed Distress Ink.

I die cut extra layers of the branch and birds from kraft cardstock, and adhered them together to make the them thicker. This makes them sturdy, and easier to adhere to the page. The cloud to the far right is popped up with dimensional foam adhesive, the other 2 are glued flat to the page.

For a little Spring bing bling, I added tiny rhinestones to the eyes. And because it's Spring...I gave momma bird a nest to sit on.

Have a great day!

Check out the Crafter's Companion Pinterest Gallery for great ideas and tons of inspiration.

Supplies
Crafter's Companion USA Die'sire Essentials Dies - Nature
Crafter's Companion USA Rustic Cottage 6x6 Paper Pack
Crafter's Companion USA Kraft Cardstock
Gemini Machine
Distress Ink Mustard Seed
Ink Blending Tool
Art Glitter Elements - Earth Textures
Liquid Adhesive
Crystal Rhinestones
Dimensional Foam Adhesive

Baby Patchwork Quilt

2017-04-01T13:05:00.003-07:00

Hello friends. I'm back today with another baby card. If you love embossing folders...you are gonna "need" this one! :)

I ran the Patchwork Quilt Embossing Folder through my Gemini with cardstock that is blue on one side and white on the other. Then I sanded off the raised embossed area. This classic technique has been around forever, and it never gets old! I also sanded off around the edges of the panel, which not only give it a nice finished edge, but gives the appearance of another layer. I attached the panel with dimensional foam tap on top of a couple more layers of cardstock and then to a white card base.

My idea for this card was a baby quilt that has cute little appliques in every other square. I die cut some of the Baby Accessories Dies from white cardstock, added glitter, heart rhinestones, then adhered with dimensional foam tape. I made the sentiment tag to look like one of those personalized "hand sewn by" tags. I added glossy accents on top of the die cut for added dimension.

The inside of the card is also decorated with a panel of yellow card stock that I scored around the edges and sanded off. Then I added the die cut birdie in the bottom corner. Some glitter accents and it's done. So cute!!!!

As always, thanks for stopping by. I hope this inspires you with some fun papercrafting ideas.

Supplies
Crafter's Companion - Sara's Signature Little Angel - Patchwork Quilt Embossing Folder
Crafter's Companion - Sara's Signature Little Angel - Baby Accessories Dies
Crafter's Companion - Sara's Signature Little Angel - Beautiful Baby Dies
Crafter's Companion - Sara's Signature Little Angel - 12" x 12" Paper Pad
Crafter's Companion - Sara's Signature Little Angel - Simply White Luxury Ribbon
Spectrum Noir Shimmer Pen - Clear
Gemini die-cutting and embossing machine
Collall Liquid Adhesive
Stick-It Adhesive Sheets
Score Board
White Cardstock
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Crystal Glitter
Blue Heart Rhinestones
Glossy Accents
Zig Zag Decorative Scissors
Sanding Block

DIY Baby Photo Frame

2017-03-26T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hello friends! I have another project to share using the Sara Davies Signature Collection - Little Angel from Crafter's Companion. I took a plain boring photo frame and totally transformed it! Look how CUTE it turned out! (BTW...that's my youngest when she was born)

I die-cut a bunch of the Little Angel Baby Accessorie Dies using white cardstock and patterned paper from the Little Angel 12" x 12" Paper Pad. I stacked and adhered the pieces to make them thicker and dimensional, then attached to frame with foam adhesive tape.

I used a piece of the patterned paper to slip into the slot where the picture goes, then adhered the photo to that. Super duper easy! The Little Angel Collection can be used for non-baby projects as well...just don't use the baby specific items.

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Have a great day!

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Sara Davies Little Angel Signature Collection - Baby Accessories Dies
Crafter's Companion Sara Davies Little Angel Signature Collection - 12" x 12" Paper Pad
Crafter's Companion Gemini Machine
Collall Liquid Adhesive
Sticket It Adhesive Sheets
White Cardstock
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Photo Frame

Little Angel

2017-03-25T15:51:00.000-07:00

I adore the new Little Angel Collection from Sara Davies of Crafter's Companion. Did you know this collection is now available? YUP! Check out the collection on the Crafter's Companion USA website.

Here's a project I made

I used several products from the Little Angel Collection to create my card. To start out with, I used the Dotty Clouds Embossing Folder on the front panels of the card. Then I embossed another piece of white cardstock and cut out a few of the clouds. I covered them with white Fun Flock and then sponged light yellow ink around the bottom areas. The clouds are popped up on the card front with dimensional foam adhesive. I used a few clouds on the inside of the card too.

I diecut some of the Baby Accessories Dies using papers from the Little Angel paper pad. They are sooo cute! On the inside of the card I adhered panels of patterned paper. The die cut circle frame with Baby sentiment is from the Beautiful Baby Die Set.

The card base was easy to create using Crafter's Companion Create-A-Card Fancy Card Blanks. I did finish the card with some crystal clear sequins. This card really is sooo cute in real life.

Check out our Pinterest Gallery that's full of great ideas using the New Little Angel Signature Collections Products.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Sara Davies Little Angel Signature Collection - Dotty Clouds Embossing Folder
Crafter's Companion Sara Davies Little Angel Signature Collection - - Baby Accessories Dies
Crafter's Companion Sara Davies Little Angel Signature Collection - - Beautiful Baby Dies
Crafter's Companion Sara Davies Little Angel Signature Collection - 12" x 12" Paper Pad
Crafter's Companion Create-A-Card Fancy Card Blanks
Crafter's Companion Gemini Machine
Collall Liquid Adhesive
Sticket It Adhesive Sheets
White Cardstock
Blue Cardstock
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
White Fun Flock
Sequins
Antique Linen Distress Ink
Ink Blending Foam

March 2017 Calendar Page

2017-03-07T14:14:00.001-07:00

Here's my calendar page for this month. As an added bonus...I've got a Tip-to-Tip Marker Blend Technique Tutorial over the Spectrum Noir Blog.

To make the 4-leaf clover and pot of gold, I used a heart die and pocket die from the Crafter's Companion Little Angel Signature Collection by Sara Davies - My First Outfit Die Set. This collection is baby themed, however I was able to use it for something totally different. I love stretching my supplies and using them in ways there weren't intended.

But wait! I have a double-bonus for you! An adorable 4-bar size note card.

I used the same heart and pocket die, and added in the shirt die

Here's a little story. Some of you might relate. When I was a kid, on St. Patrick's day we would go around look for someone who wasn't wearing green so we could pinched them!
LOL!

So the first thing that popped in my head when I was making a St. Patty's Day card was to WEAR GREEN to avoid the pinch! And there you have it. A shirt with a lucky 4-leaf clover on it.

The embossed detail on the shirt die really stands out by sponging on some Gathered Twigs Distress Ink. And the sequins.....BLING BLING! Love it!

Head on over to the Spectrum Noir Website and check out my Tip-to-Tip Marker Blend Tutorial. Thanks for stopping by today!

Spectrum Noir March Challenge

2017-03-02T11:51:00.000-07:00

We have an ANYTHING GOES challenge for you over at Spectrum Noir. Check it out:

Here's the bonus sketch to inspire you. The challenge is your choice...Anything Goes or the optional Sketch. Get all the challenge and prize details HERE. The only thing we ask is that you use Spectrum Noir coloring products on your project. Simple :)

I colored this absolutely ADORABLE image from My Favorite Things, using Spectrum Noir AquaBlend Watercolor Pencils: Apricot, Coral, Ginger, Grapefruit, Dove Grey, Dark Slate, Charcoal Brown, Sorrel, Parakeet, Bottle Green, Beeswax, Mango, Regal Blue, Aegean Blue, Chrome Orange and Dandelion

What a cute little Spring scene :) This card is sure to brighten a friends day. I die-cut the circle from Spectrum Aqua Watercolour cardstock using my MFT Cross-Stitch Circle STAX Die Set. Then I stamped the main image and "Hello" sentiment with black ink. Next I colored with the AquaBlend watercolor pencils and blended with a watercolor brush.

The bunny and chick are stamped on a scrap of watercolor cardstock, then colored, trimmed and adhered with dimensional foam adhesive. For the chick, I also inked up just the feet on the stamp and then stamped onto the circle panel. When I trimmed out the chick, I just cut off the feet. It's way easier that way...not to mention the added dimension.

I hope you have some crafty time this month to join our fun challenge. Make sure to enter your work for a chance to win £30/$30 in Spectrum Noir goodies here: March Spectrum Noir Challenge

Happy coloring!

Supplies:
Spectrum Noir AquaBlend Watercolor Pencils
Spectrum Aqua Watercolour Cardstock
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
My Favorite Things - Spring Friends Stamp Set
My Favorite Things Die-namics Cross-Stitch Circle STAX
My Favorite Things Die-namics Basic Stitch Lines
My Favorite Thing Plaid Patterns 6x6 Paper Pack
My Favorite Things Die-namics Blueprints 27
My Favorite Things Die-namics Circle STAX Set 2
Pink Cardstock
VersaFine Onyx Black Ink
Water coloring brush
Clear Sequins
Gemini Die cutting Machine
Multi Matte Medium
Dimensional Foam Adhesive
Adhesive Tape Runner

Rustic Cottage by Sara Davies of Crafter's Companion

2017-03-01T11:10:00.001-07:00

Well friends, it's almost time for the next big HSN crafty event!!! So are YOU ready?!!! Here's another sneak peek. These are products from the NEW Sara Signature Collection - Rustic Cottage.

I diecut all the pieces and then used Spectrum Aqua Watercolor Markers to color. For the red on the flower, I used the Macaroon Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen. The sentiment is stamped and embossed in white. This card is super simple. Seriously...even if you are not good at watercoloring...you can't go wrong!

The new products I used are:

Sara Signature Collection - Rustic Cottage Classic Lily Die
Sara Signature Collection - Rustic Cottage Filigree Flourish Die
Sara Signature Collection - Rustic Cottage Cherished Memories Metal Die & Stamp Set
Sara Signature Collection - Rustic Cottage 6"x6" Paper Pad

A list of all the products I used on this card are listed at the bottom of the post.

Check out our Pinterest Gallery for oodles and oodles of inspiration.

Careful...you might drool!

Click HERE to see all the great Crafter's Companion products that will be on HSN March 8th. Better get your wish list ready!

Here's what's coming in the Rustic Cottage Collection:

Don't forget to join us on Facebook to keep up to date on everything...and the Facebook Party going on RIGHT ON as we gear up for the HSN Show!

Have a wonderful day,

Supplies:
Crafter's Companion Sara Signature Collection - Rustic Cottage Classic Lily Die
Crafter's Companion Sara Signature Collection - Rustic Cottage Filigree Flourish Die
Crafter's Companion Sara Signature Collection - Rustic Cottage Cherished Memories Metal Die & Stamp Set
Crafter's Companion Sara Signature Collection - Rustic Cottage 6"x6" Paper Pad
Sectrum Aqua Watercolour Cardstock
Spectrum Aqua Watercolor Markers: Gold, Sunset, Moss
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen: Macaroon
Gemini Die-cutting/Embossing Machine
Stick-It Adhesive Sheet
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Adhesive Tape Runner
Collall Glue
Red Cardstock
Watercolor Brush
Versamark Ink
White Embossing Powder
Anti-Static Pouch
Heat Embossing Gun
Dimensional Foam Adhesive