Dont forget that this Wednesday is our Artful INKables challenge! And since it will be my turn to host this week I will be offering a prize for participation...so be sure to check back here on Wednesday for more details!!
Also I have extended the free shipping offer until September 15th. Any order over $30 will qualify for free shipping until then!
Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you here Wednesday!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Hello and Good-bye
I would like to take a moment to introduce to you our newest Design Team member, Terri Dodd. She is a super talented stamper and we are lucky to have her on our team! I've had my eye on her for a few months and in my opinion she is a rising star in the stamp world. Be sure to welcome her and visit her blog: http://simplypaperandstamps.blogspot.com/ . I just cant wait to see what she does with our stamps!
The happy addition of Terri to our team comes along with some bad news as well, though. Unfortunately, Kim Teasdale has had to leave the Ink Girls behind. Her schedule just wont permit her to continue with us and she will be greatly missed! She is a true artist and was a great friend to us all here at Artful INKables. We are very sorry to see her go and wish her well. In tribute to her and her super talent, I am posting 2 of her recent fun stamp projects using the Paradise Island Set.
The happy addition of Terri to our team comes along with some bad news as well, though. Unfortunately, Kim Teasdale has had to leave the Ink Girls behind. Her schedule just wont permit her to continue with us and she will be greatly missed! She is a true artist and was a great friend to us all here at Artful INKables. We are very sorry to see her go and wish her well. In tribute to her and her super talent, I am posting 2 of her recent fun stamp projects using the Paradise Island Set.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
It's another ARTINK Challenge!
Hi everybody!
Today it was my turn to be the hostess for this week's Limited Supplies Challenge, and boy what a challenge it is! *Insert wicked grin here* :) For this week's challenge, here are the rules:
1. You may use only 2 layers on your card plus a base (maximum 3 layers)
2. You may use 1 type of embellishment (ie: ribbon or brads)
3. You may use a sentiment
4. Your card must be any size of square
5. No Designer Paper allowed! (GASP!!! I know...but it can be done :)
6. Have fun! - Haul out your Score Pal or Cuttlebug and have fun with this creating some textures!
As with any of the Artful INKables challenges, you are welcome to use stamps by any company and the idea is to just have fun. If you upload your creation to any online gallery, please use the work ARTINK (all in capitals) in the keywords slot so that we may find your card easily to leave a comment! Feel free to link your creation back here as well or to any of the INK girls blogs. Please take a moment to pop by the INK girls blogs to see what they have come up with for this challenge and while your there tell them that I said "hello" lol
Here is my creation:
I first inked up the inside of one of my cuttlebug folders with Close to Cocoa ink and then placed my Creamy Caramel card stock inside so that the ink would be left in the embossed impression to make a two toned paper. I then cut and scored and stamped my watercolour paper. I used my Stampin' Up Markers and Aqua Painter to colour in and blend the palm trees. The outlines of the image as well as the sentiment are heat embossed using Basic Black Ink and Versa Mark with Clear Embossing Powder. I then took my ribbon and mat pack and started creating holes where I wanted my rustic stitching to go. I used some natural hemp thread and just cross stitched the card together and popped the whole thing up on dimensionals. As a finishing touch, I added Crystal Effects to the palm tree leaves for some extra texture and gloss :)
Card Recipe:
Stamps: Artful INKables - Paradise Island
Paper: Papertrey White, Creamy Caramel,, Watercolour
Ink: Close to Cocoa, SU Markers, Basic Black, Versa Mark
Accessories: Natural Hemp Thread, Aqua Painter, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Needle, Embossing Powder, Crystal Effects, Cuttlebug, Brayer, Dimensionals, Grosgrain Ribbon, Score Pal
Thanks for playing along!
Kim
Note from Kristin: Sorry I didnt participate this time, guys...my craftroom is being redone/remodelled and right now, I cant find a thing to stamp with...even for a limited supply challenge! It is my turn next time though, so I'll be sure to have something wonderful for you!
Today it was my turn to be the hostess for this week's Limited Supplies Challenge, and boy what a challenge it is! *Insert wicked grin here* :) For this week's challenge, here are the rules:
1. You may use only 2 layers on your card plus a base (maximum 3 layers)
2. You may use 1 type of embellishment (ie: ribbon or brads)
3. You may use a sentiment
4. Your card must be any size of square
5. No Designer Paper allowed! (GASP!!! I know...but it can be done :)
6. Have fun! - Haul out your Score Pal or Cuttlebug and have fun with this creating some textures!
As with any of the Artful INKables challenges, you are welcome to use stamps by any company and the idea is to just have fun. If you upload your creation to any online gallery, please use the work ARTINK (all in capitals) in the keywords slot so that we may find your card easily to leave a comment! Feel free to link your creation back here as well or to any of the INK girls blogs. Please take a moment to pop by the INK girls blogs to see what they have come up with for this challenge and while your there tell them that I said "hello" lol
Here is my creation:
I first inked up the inside of one of my cuttlebug folders with Close to Cocoa ink and then placed my Creamy Caramel card stock inside so that the ink would be left in the embossed impression to make a two toned paper. I then cut and scored and stamped my watercolour paper. I used my Stampin' Up Markers and Aqua Painter to colour in and blend the palm trees. The outlines of the image as well as the sentiment are heat embossed using Basic Black Ink and Versa Mark with Clear Embossing Powder. I then took my ribbon and mat pack and started creating holes where I wanted my rustic stitching to go. I used some natural hemp thread and just cross stitched the card together and popped the whole thing up on dimensionals. As a finishing touch, I added Crystal Effects to the palm tree leaves for some extra texture and gloss :)
Card Recipe:
Stamps: Artful INKables - Paradise Island
Paper: Papertrey White, Creamy Caramel,, Watercolour
Ink: Close to Cocoa, SU Markers, Basic Black, Versa Mark
Accessories: Natural Hemp Thread, Aqua Painter, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Needle, Embossing Powder, Crystal Effects, Cuttlebug, Brayer, Dimensionals, Grosgrain Ribbon, Score Pal
Thanks for playing along!
Kim
Note from Kristin: Sorry I didnt participate this time, guys...my craftroom is being redone/remodelled and right now, I cant find a thing to stamp with...even for a limited supply challenge! It is my turn next time though, so I'll be sure to have something wonderful for you!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Great Recipes Start with Great Ingredients
At least that is what my husband, an ex-sous chef, always tells me! I suppose in this case my 'great ingredients' are great stamps and supplies. And the recipe can be shared with friends and family on my finished recipe card project.
This project was my first chance to tryout my new Copic markers...there definately is a learning curve involved with using them. I learned a few things- for instance I need to use a darker color to shadow since is barely shows up in the photo. Also, the 'blender' isnt really a blender so much as a color remover! I still have to work on blending, I guess. Im not exactly sure how to accomplish a truely belended line at this point. The leaves leave something to be desired but in general, Im happy with my first attempt.
This project was my first chance to tryout my new Copic markers...there definately is a learning curve involved with using them. I learned a few things- for instance I need to use a darker color to shadow since is barely shows up in the photo. Also, the 'blender' isnt really a blender so much as a color remover! I still have to work on blending, I guess. Im not exactly sure how to accomplish a truely belended line at this point. The leaves leave something to be desired but in general, Im happy with my first attempt.
My pocket card was made to share a favorite recipe and measures 6 1/4" x 4". And it showcases three stamps from the new Olive You Artful Inkables set. Other supplies include, Creamy Caramel, Old Olive and Chocolate Chip card stock by SU; Brilliance Graphite Black ink and Chocolate chip SU! ink, Brown, olive and green gingham grosgrain ribbon and paper punches (1/8", corner rounder and frame corner punch).
Thanks for looking and dont forget: All orders over $35 will be free of all shipping charges (US and Canada only) for the rest of the month!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
New Sets and FREE shipping!
Olive You
Orange You Sweet
Paradise Island
Top Dog
Finally! Our 4 new stamp sets are now available for purchase! Plus if you place an order of $35 or more between now and the end of August, your shipping will be free! (US & Canada only)
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Our Final Sneak Peek...Olive You
Today is the day we share with you our final sneak peek projects. It is also the day for our regularly scheduled AI challenge so things might seem a bit confusing here on our blog today. We tried to incorporate our challenge with the last set we are showing you which includes a martini stamp. So as Julia said if you wish to participate in our challenge, please link a card featuring a drink stamp here or on SCS.
Our last sneak peek set is called Olive You which features stamps having to do with olives. It is kind of an eclectic set with some fun, not very common images. Now since I chose to use one of the non-drink stamps in the set, I am not sharing my card along with Julia's post.
My peace card ended up using both of my favorite colors, green and purple. Makes me wonder if maybe those colors make me feel 'peaceful'? :D Or maybe it was just this great decorative paper. Either way, I didnt seem to be able to keep my hands off the glitter! The dove's wings and tail are dusted with some lavender glitter, as are the 4 brads in the corners and the layer right under the dove piece in the front.
So thanks for checking out my final sneak peek and I hope you'll be sure to check the other Ink Girl's blogs to see what stamps from this set they used today! And remember these four wonderful Sneak Peek stamp sets will be available to purchase tomorrow at the Artful INKables store, so be sure to check them out!
Recipe for today's sneak peek card:
Stamps: Olive You
Paper: Vinyard Flowers decor paper by Heidi Grace, Vintage Violet, Always Artichoke, brushed silver and shimmery white card stock by Stampin' Up!
Ink: Versamark
Supplies: Silver Hardware Oval, Purple brads, Lavendar glitter, glue marker, Dimensional glue dots, Silver embossing powder, Green Satin Ribbon, Olive/Moss & Grey markers to color in parts of the image.
Artful INKables Challenge #3 - Use A Beverage Image
Hi Everyone! I'm Julia Aston one of the Inky Girls! - a Design Team Member for Artful Inkables.
We're so glad you are joining us for the Artful INKables 3rd Design Team Challenge! My challenge for everyone this week: to use any beverage image stamp on your card. Martini, coffee, tea etc!
My card today uses a beautiful stamp from a new set called Olive You. This set, along with 3 others, will be available for you to purchase at Artful INKables Aug 14th!
So - get out your beverage stamps (coffee, tea, martini etc!) and make a card for this fun challenge! We know you have them!!
We're so glad you are joining us for the Artful INKables 3rd Design Team Challenge! My challenge for everyone this week: to use any beverage image stamp on your card. Martini, coffee, tea etc!
My card today uses a beautiful stamp from a new set called Olive You. This set, along with 3 others, will be available for you to purchase at Artful INKables Aug 14th!
So - get out your beverage stamps (coffee, tea, martini etc!) and make a card for this fun challenge! We know you have them!!Simply load your card on your Split Coast gallery and use the Keyword ARTINK (use all CAPS) so we can all see everyone's cards!
If you don't have an SCS gallery just link your card here in the comments section.
This is NOT a contest. No pressure. No deadlines. The challenges are simply for creative inspiration and FUN !!!
Be sure to check out the other Inky Girls blogs to see their creations for this challenge:
Stamps: Olive You - Artful INKables
Paper: Bazzill Green, White- papertreyink, DP - Basic Grey: Dasher
Ink: Onyx black versafine, Old Olive - SU
Supplies: oval punch, distresser - Heidi Swapp, prismacolor markers - sky blue light, bronze, oatmeal, cinnamon toast, walnut, olive, dark brown, green tea, oval Nestabilities, sewing machine, slit punch - SU, paper piercer, sponge, olive grosgrain ribbon - Michaels
Paper: Bazzill Green, White- papertreyink, DP - Basic Grey: Dasher
Ink: Onyx black versafine, Old Olive - SU
Supplies: oval punch, distresser - Heidi Swapp, prismacolor markers - sky blue light, bronze, oatmeal, cinnamon toast, walnut, olive, dark brown, green tea, oval Nestabilities, sewing machine, slit punch - SU, paper piercer, sponge, olive grosgrain ribbon - Michaels
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