Stamp-a-Faire 2016 – Color Blocking – ‘Stay Crazy’ Andy Warhol Style Card

Posted on July 25, 2016 by dannscraftingwhims

Well, it’s the final wrap-up for Papertrey Ink’s Stamp-a-Faire 2016.

After this you’ll have a bit of a break from me. Now that I’m starting to feel better, I’ve got to catch up on everything I’ve let go this past week. At least I had some fun crafting to distract me!

The final session was on Color Blocking – Andy Warhol Style.

I had to step WAY out of my comfort zone for this, but I did give it a go. By the way, a helpful tip: When you’re using masking tape to block off already colored sections, don’t just move it over the next section as some of the ink will stick to it and be transferred to the next block. Ask me how I know! Lol!

Unfortunately I didn’t have the shades of red and green that I wanted, but it still turned out Warhol-esque. I cut up the sentiments and merged them together to get this saying which seemed so apropos to both this crazy style and the implied crazy-like-a-fox. I placed everything off-kilter to match this chaotic style.

Supplies:

Papertrey Ink Love You To Pieces: Fox stamp set
Papertrey Ink dye inks: Hibiscus Burst & Orange Zest
Memento dye inks: Bahama Blue, Bamboo Leaves, Dandelion, Nautical Blue
ColorBox Archival dye ink Beach Towels set: Red Devil
Copic Markers: B05, 29; G02; R39; RV02; Y13; YR04
Recollections white and creamcardstock
DCWV card
Tombow mono adhesive
Misc. washi tape

I’m playing along with the following challenges – click on any one if you’d like more details as to how to play along:

Well, that was the last session from Stamp-a-Faire 2016. I enjoyed learning about some of the Masters of Art and using their works as springboards for new cards. I learned some new techniques and now have a nice set of cards ready to use! I’m already looking forward to next year’s Stamp-a-Faire! Hope to see you there!!

As I take my leave, I wish you a all well and thank you for your support!

~D.Ann

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Stamp-a-Faire 2016 – Watercolor Like a Master – Thinking of You Card

Posted on July 25, 2016 by dannscraftingwhims

Hello, again! I’m back with another card from Papertrey Ink’s Stamp-a-Faire 2016.

This lovely session was titled Watercolor Like a Master. My inks didn’t want to move as much as hers did, but I was able to bring in extra from a palette. Here’s how it turned out:

Supplies:

Papertrey Ink Spiral Bouquet and We Go Together stamp sets
Papertrey Ink dye inks: Hibiscus Burst & Ocean Tides
Memento dye inks: Bamboo Leaves & Dandelion
DCWV card
Sequins: Verve, Neat & Tangled (Tangerine), and Craftin’ Desert Diva’s Pretty Petals
Tombow Xtreme permanent adhesive
Aleene’s Tacky Glue

I’m playing along with the following challenges – click on any one if you’d like more details as to how to play along:

I’ll be back later with the final card from the Stamp-a-Faire, and then I’ll leave you alone for the rest of the day. Promise. : )

~D.Ann

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Stamp-a-Faire 2016 – Pointillism Play – ‘You’re Awesome’ Card

Posted on July 25, 2016 by dannscraftingwhims

Welcome back to yet another session of Papertrey Ink’s Stamp-a-Faire 2016.

This session’s theme was Pointillism Play, with an interesting video on Georges Seurat’s works, which you can see HERE.

At first, I was going to cut out my flower, but I really wasn’t happy with how it turned out. Then I decided to continue dotting around it until I came up with soft background that I was happy with, but it still lacked something. Then I added some texture with twine string and I like the result.

Supplies:

Papertrey Ink Floral Sketches and We Go Together stamp sets
Papertrey Ink dye inks: Aqua Mist, Hibiscus Burst, Lovely Lady, Raspberry Fizz, Tropical Teal
Memento dye ink: Dandelion
Recollections white cardstock and shimmer card.
Tombow Xtreme permanent adhesive
Misc. twine

I’m playing along with the following challenges – click on any one if you’d like more details as to how to play along:

Hopefully, I’ll be back again real soon.

~D.Ann

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Stamp-a-Faire 2016 – Mastering Drips & Splatters – Jackson Pollock Inspired Card

Posted on July 25, 2016 by dannscraftingwhims

Welcome back!

Continuing with Papertrey Ink’s Stamp-a-Faire 2016, the next lesson was on Mastering Drips & Splatters, Jackson Pollock style.

I decided to pull out my Americana Neons Fluorescent Acrylics for an extra pop-art look.

I added some neon washi and embossing for texture and raised the sentiment up. I ended up with something WAY out of my normal comfort zone:

However, the coolest part about this car is seeing it with a black light! A long time ago I bought a bunch of little black light pens to give to kids when I make them fluorescent cards. You can find them cheap on Amazon… it’s well worth it for the exclamations when you turn out the lights!

Supplies:

Papertrey Ink Big & Bold Wishes stamp set
Recollections black cardstock
Versamark Ink
Recollections Neon Rose embossing powder
Americana Neons Fluorescent Acrylics: Fiery Red, Scorching Yellow, Sizzling Pink, Thermal Green
DCWV Card
Tombow Xtreme permanent adhesive
Misc. washi tape

I’m playing along with the following challenges – click on any one if you’d like more details as to how to play along:

I’ll be back in a jiff!

~D.Ann

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Stamp-a-Faire 2016 – Masterpiece Inspirations – Monet ‘Note for You’ Card

Posted on July 25, 2016 by dannscraftingwhims

Goood morning peeps! Can you tell I’m finally feeling a little better?!! What a nasty virus!! Hopefully, now I can get these last few cards posted. So brace yourselves for a deluge of posts today. : )

The next session of Papertrey Ink’s Stamp-a-Faire 2016 was Masterpiece Inspirations with the Team. There’s an interesting clip of part of the commencement speech Neil Gaiman gave to the Pennsylvania University of the Arts 2012 graduating class (here). Each of the designers did a fab and inspiring job of taking a masterpiece as inspiration for their projects!

I’ve always been fond of Monet’s works, especially his water lilies, which is probably why I also love the McKee Botanical Garden, as areas of it remind me of his pond:

So, I chose to use Dawn McVey’s inspiration of Calude Monet’s Waterlilies as a springboard for my card.

Here is what I came up with:

I watercolored the background and, to add dimension and texture, I cut out the Garden Gild cover plate die and watercolored it, too. Then, like the true blonde that I am, I discovered my watercolored background was too small for the cover plate die cut. Argh! But with a little snipping, it was easily sized down and barely noticeable.

Supplies:

Papertrey Ink Make it Market Mini: Garden Gild cover plate die
Papertrey Ink Floral Sketches stamp set
Canson cold press watercolor paper
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress inks: Dusty Concord, Mermaid Lagoon, Mowed Lawn, Peacock Feathers, Peeled Paint, Picked Raspberry, Salty Ocean, Shabby Shutters, Spun Sugar, Squeezed Lemonade, Wilted Violet
Versamark ink
Recollections Neon Rose embossing powder
Recollections shimmer card
Tombow Xtreme permanent adhesive
Aleene’s Tacky Glue

I’m playing along with the following challenges – click on any one if you’d like more details as to how to play along:

I’ll be back soon! Thanks for stopping by and for all your encouraging comments!

~D.Ann

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Stamp-a-Faire 2016 – Floral Impressionism – ‘I Should Write’ Card

Posted on July 24, 2016 by dannscraftingwhims

I’m back again with a card from the next session of Papertrey Ink’s Stamp-a-Faire 2016.

This time the focus was on Floral Impressionism. There are some interesting video clips of Monet on the post HERE.

Here is my take on the session:

It was a very time-consuming technique, but I really love how it turned out!

I was also influenced by Virginia’s View All About Color Challenge

Supplies:

Papertrey Ink Floral Sketches stamp set
Papertrey Ink Boutique Borders: Friends die
Papertrey Ink dye inks: Aqua Mist, Hibiscus Burst, Lovely Lady, Orange Zest, Raspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise
Memento dye Inks: Bamboo Leaves, Dandelion, Lulu Lavender, Pear Tart, Summer Sky, Sweet Plum
Versamark Ink
Inkadinkado Linen White embossing powder
Canson cold press watercolor paper
Recollections shimmer card
Tombow Xtreme permanent adhesive
E.K. Success corner rounder

I’m playing along with the following challenges… click on each one to find out more info:

I’m going to take a break and hope to be back soon with the next post.

~D.Ann

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Stamp-a-Faire 2016 – Gilded in Gold – With Gratitude Card

Posted on July 24, 2016 by dannscraftingwhims

Hello, and welcome back to another fun project from Papertrey Ink’s Stamp-a-Faire 2016.

It’s been fun taking inspiration from the masters, and learning about some that I wasn’t familiar with… like Gustav Klimt, who is featured in the Gilded in Gold session. There is an interesting video on his work on the post for this session that you can find HERE.

Here is my finished card:

I had fun with the gilding! I took a cereal box and cut out the frame, then just dabbed on the Liquid Leaf. (Warning: FYI, if you have any kind of chemical sensitivity, this stuff is strong… right up there with paint and nail polish remover.)

It was SO EASY and I got a little on my hands which made me immediately want to play, so I gilded my nail. If this stuff wasn’t carcinogenic, I’d consider it for party nails. : )

Of course, I immediately removed it – while humming ‘Goldfinger.’ Lol!.

Tip: If you don’t have gold cardstock, you can easily make your own… either gilding with liquid leaf, or dragging a gold ink pad across the edges of white cardstock.

I used Delicata ink, which has an amazing shine. It provides an interesting contrast to the classic gold of the gilding.

Materials used:

Papertrey Ink Spiral Bouquet stamp set
Papertrey Ink Stamp-a-Faire 2014: Renaissace stamp & die set
Plaid Liquid Leaf – classic gold
Tsukineko Delicata Golden Glitz pigment ink
Recollections cardstock – white and black
Misc. adhesives and cereal box.

I’m playing along with the following challenges – click on them you want more information:

Papertrey Ink Stamp-a-Faire 2016: Gilded in Gold
The Daily Marker’s 30 day Coloring Challenge (via Instagram)

I’ll be back shortly with the next session’s card. See you soon!

~D.Ann

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Stamp-a-Faire 2016 – Starry Night Card

Posted on July 23, 2016 by dannscraftingwhims

Welcome back for the second session of Papertrey Ink’s Stamp-a-Faire 2016.

In this session, we were shown a cool way to do a Starry Night scene by blending dye inks, then using water and acrylics:

I like the blotchy nature of the shadows… they don’t require real drawing skills, so I threw in a couple and their puppy dog, too. I dropped my brush resulting in a blob that serendipitously turned into the moon. Which called for a few moon beams dancing through the shadows. : )

This is quite a different method than the one I used previously HERE and HERE. I have some others bookmarked to try. Some day I’ll have to take time to compare them all and see which I like best.

There are some great videos on the instruction post, which you can see HERE, and this interesting and true quote:

“Vincent van Gogh wrote about the technical challenge of depicting a night sky: “It often seems to me that the night is even more richly colored than the day, colored with the most intense violets, blues and greens…. It’s clear to me to paint a starry sky it’s not nearly enough to put white spots on blue-black.”

It’s hard to catch the shimmery look the Mica Spray gave the sky, but here’s my best shot:

Materials Used:

Papertrey Ink Big Hugs die
Papertrey Ink dye inks: Aqua Mist, Lovely Lady, Ocean Tides
Memento dye inks: Elderberry, Nautical Blue, Summer Sky
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Mica Spray – brushed pewter
Plaid Apple Barrel acrylic paint – Jet Black
Plaid My Studio acrylic paint – White
- I used my Kemper spatter brush for the first time and I found the splatters were much more controlled than using a toothbrush or paintbrush. (I think I got it elsewhere cheaper, but can’t think right now)
Recollections white cardstock, silver glitter cardstock & shimmer card
Artistic Wire
Misc adhesives

I’m playing along with the following challenge – click on it if you want more information:

Papertrey Ink Stamp-a-Faire 2016: Starry Night
The Daily Marker’s 30 day Coloring Challenge (via Instagram)

There are 8 more sessions to the Stamp-a-Fair fun, but since I have a raging fever, I doubt if I get any more done today. Perhaps I’ll see you tomorrow… Stay tuned…

~D.Ann

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Stamp-a-Faire 2016 – Master Color Recipe – A True Artist Inspires Others

Posted on July 23, 2016 by dannscraftingwhims

Hello again! Yes, I’m getting a late start. Still not feeling great, but I am enjoying watching all the fun tutorials and inspiration at Papertrey Ink’s Stamp-a-Faire 2016.

Each session is taking a clue from art masters, past and present. The first challenge was to choose on of the Master Color Recipes based on famous paintings and create a card. I chose these lovely soft colors in Georgia O’Keeffe’s Blue Flower: