ETC Papers: Synthetic EVO Paper 🌈

Hello, sweet friends! Welcome back! 

I am so happy to be back in the studio! I have soooooooooo much to share, but I won't overwhelm you with it all at once 🙃 My goal (you might have read about several goals in my last post) is to post two or three times a week. I have a few ideas of what I want to post about so be on the lookout for more crafty goodness coming soon! 

Today I am thrilled to share that I was asked to create some projects using the Etc. Papers Synthetic EVO Papers. Synthetic EVO Paper is beautiful- it's smooth, easy to cut, and when you use it with alcohol inks the results are STUNNING! *I'll add a photo of this beautiful white paper once I get home today! 

SAVfact: I've never worked with alcohol inks until last week😬 I had no idea what I was doing. I went out and bought some pretty ink colors and started playing around with the Synthetic EVO Papers. I went for bold colors my first round- straight up solid, one color... with some gold and shimmer added:) 

I knew immediately I wanted to create a rainbow using my practice sheets- Never throw anything away!!! LOL! 

I pulled out The Stamp Market 3x3 rainbow cover die and started mixing and matching my die cut rainbows to create a beautiful arc. There was only one problem- I only had 6 bold, solid alcohol inks samples created... I needed a 7th! That's when I got the idea to pull out some Etc. Papers Holographic papers to complete my arc 👍🏻  

Supplies listed below

I had so much fun playing with my alcohol inks making bold colors that quickly after making these cards I felt that I was "experienced" enough to start mixing more colors/etc. 🙃 I have three or four more cards to share later this month that will show a mixture of colors and even just a mix of color hues. I'm in love love looooooooooove with all of these samples! Here's a sneak peek. 

THANKS so much for stopping by! I can't wait to share more of my creations with you each week. #itsgoodtobeback 

Be blessed ❤️

Sav

Supplies: 

Paper: Etc. Papers Synthetic EVO Papers, Holographic papers

Inks: Ranger alcohol inks (I bought around 20... not sure which ones- especially since I was just playing around at first!)

Stamps/dies: The Stamp Market 3x3 rainbow cover die, Tons of Type stamp; Paper Smooches Tiny Hearts

Chickaniddy Crafts: Mix & Match (VIDEO) post2

Hello, friends:)

***Please click HERE for my Reverse Confetti May color challenge video and post:) 


I've created a special video for you today:) 

I'm sharing how I mix and match patterned papers and embellishments from the Chickaniddy Twirly Girly and Date Night collections!  

Here's the video (****be sure to change your settings to HD before watching): 

I love this card! One of my favorite things to do is mix and match collections! If you would like to try this technique, here are some tips:

•  Get out all of your papers and embellishments from the collections, or look in a catalog or find these pieces online. This will help you get a feel for what you can use on your card, and it could help you find more products that you want to order:) 
• When mixing and matching patterned papers, use only ONE patterned paper as the focus/main design. This main patterned paper should have a busy design or larger image. It should be bold. 
• All of the other pieces of paper will be supporting this main patterned paper. Supporting patterned papers should be softer/muted colors, smaller designs (polka dots, stripes, solid colors).

I really think this  card is perfect for anyone! My favorite pieces of this card include the alpha stickers... and the way the two sentiment stickers match the coordinating papers/embellishments on the top/bottom (perfect placement!!).... and I love that sentiment with the Dance School patterned paper! I love everything about this card:) 

Chickaniddy Supplies: Paper Dance School (DN140S02), Plaid Is Rad (DN140S12), Tea Party (TW140S03), Piggy Tails (TG140S12); Stickers Date Night (DN14EB05, DN14EB02, TG14EB05), Alpha Stickers (DN14EB01, TG14EB01), Enamel Hearts (TG14EB07); Brads Date Night (DN14EB06)

I hope that you try mixing and matching your Chickaniddy papers/embellishments for your next project! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:)

Chickaniddy: 1 Card 2 Ways (VIDEO)

Hello, friends:)


Today I've got a special video!!! I'm sharing two cards using the Chickaniddy Twirly Girly. There are so many embellishments and patterned papers from this collection that are perfect for adding detail to your creations! 

The first card that I share is clean and simple. I used several patterned papers and a couple of embellishments including some stickers, labels, and alphas. 

Chickaniddy Supplies: Paper Grandma's Quilt (TG140S10), This & That (TG140S07), Tea Party (TG140S03), Goldie Lox (CN14SP001); Stickers Twirly Girly Alpha Stickers (TG14EB01), Sticker Sheet (TG14EB02)

But I wanted MORE! LOL! I pulled out more of my Chickaniddy stickers, brads, and papers to create a similar card but with MORE details! I love this second card! This is more like my style- modern, fun, graphic, layered, freestyle... LOVE! 

Chickaniddy Supplies: Paper Grandma's Quilt (TG140S10), This & That (TG140S07), Tea Party (TG140S03), Goldie Lox (CN14SP001); Stickers Twirly Girly Alpha Stickers (TG14EB01), Sticker Sheet (TG14EB02), Sentiment Stickers (TG14EB05), Banners Mini Stickers (TG14EB03); Brads Twirly Girly (TG14EB06); Other: Chickaniddy Free Cut Files (Hearts)

I hope that you enjoy this video:) ***Be sure to change your settings to HD before watching:)

I hope that you will try adding more details and embellishments to your creations using your Chickaniddy products! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:)

Virtual Smooches: February Recap

Hello, friends:}

I've been sharing my Virtual Smooches videos over on the VS blog with just sneak peeks here...so I created a post with all of my February videos and creations-- just in case you've missed any! **NOTE:: Thursdays are my video days on the VS blog. Mark that in your calendar! 

February 6: Chalkboard Tags/Images (die cut masks)

PS stamps: Yummers; PS dies: Frame 1 and Word Bubbles

Create a homemade mask using painters tape and wax paper! 

February 13: Start-to-Finish Birthday Card + Olsen

PS stamps: Happy Birthday; PS dies: Birthday Words

Here's Olsen hiding under my desk because he was scared of the storm! He's such a goose!  

And here's a pic of Olsen watching one of my videos! LOL! This photo was taken by Trav (who was also watching my video). Olsen received the Virtual Smooches Featured Fan award for this photo:) LOL! 

February 19: ***SPECIAL VIDEO*** Border Frames

Create a border using a border stamp.

PS stamps: Tri-Balation, Many Thanks; PS dies: Thanks Word  

Create a border around a circle/oval die cut/image.

PS stamps: Sweet Hearts, Love-Struck; PS dies: Hearts, Ovals 1

Create a custom frame using the masking technique.

PS stamps: Sweet Hearts; PS dies: Quote Tag

Be sure to check out my tutorial HERE on the SCS forum! And you can even upload your creations using this technique by adding it to the SCS gallery "Technique Spotlight: Border Frames". 

February 27: Start-to-Finish (Just a Note)

PS stamps: Just a Note; PS dies: Cardbooking and Bam Bubble

That's it for me today-- be sure to stop by the Virtual Smooches blog for more inspiration! And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for challenges and a chance to win a Paper Smooches gift certificate! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Virtual Smooches: Start-to-Finish

Hello, friends:}

Today's my day to share a video over on the  Paper Smooches video blog- Virtual Smooches! 

Today I'm sharing a quick start-to-finish card. I made a CAS masculine card for my uncle. These papers and Paper Smooches stamps/dies are perfect for my design!!! 

**My uncle and his family need prayers for healing and peace. They found a mass/nodules in my uncle's body. THANK YOU for lifting him up! 


Here's a sneak peek of my card and video:

THANKS so much for stopping by--- be sure to go HERE for my video! Be blessed:}

Virtual Smooches: Shark Attack

Hello, friends:}

Today's my day to share a video over on the  Paper Smooches video blog- Virtual Smooches! 

For my video today, I share how to make the Paper Smooches Bam Bubbles dies into a "shark bite"! I originally was going to share this back during Shark Week, but due to some other obligations... my idea was pushed back and forgotten about until this week! LOL! So happy belated Shark Week:) 

Be sure to check out the  Virtual Smooches blog {HERE} for my videos and details! 

Here's a sneak peek of my card:

THANKS so much for stopping by--- be sure to go HERE for my video! Be blessed:}

Virtual Smooches: Start to Finish (with Olsen)

Hello, friends:}

Today's my day to share a video over on the  Paper Smooches video blog- Virtual Smooches! 

OH MY! Before I start my post today, I would like to give a HUGE HUGE HUGE shout out to NICK CROMWELL from AppleCare for helping me last night! The editing for this video took almost 7 hours because of a problem with a "still pic"! He was patient and super sweet! So THANK YOU, NICK! 

My video today was supposed to be easy! I shared how I created a card from start to finish. There are a couple of great parts to this video: 

1. Olsen- he's the one who needed the card
2. My commentary- I tried a voiceover since I was speeding up the video.
3. The pictures of Olsen- you have to wait until the end to see these! LOL! 

Be sure to check out the  Virtual Smooches blog {HERE} for my videos and details! 

Here's a sneak peek of my card:

THANKS so much for stopping by--- be sure to go HERE for my video! Be blessed:}