An engineer's creative corner studio.
So I've been working on my hand lettering and really trying to improve. I'm hoping that by next year I can do freehand with no pencil guides...in the meantime, here's what I made!
This was an IG prompt :)
And then this.
A message I'm trying to spread.
I've just been trying to create something everyday, no matter how small, you can find the time too, happy crafting!
So I LOVE crafting supplies as evidenced in the craft storage post, but I'm trying to get better about using what I buy, so starting in the next few weeks, I am going to make a habit of using supplies I already have and scraps of projects from the week. I will make posts here and on my YouTube channel so that people can keep up. I will do a 10 minute Monday, a technique card, a product review, and then a Saturday Scrapternoon where I use up that week's scraps! In really excited about that and I hope it will keep me on task to create more and work through a massive stash of supplies and tools. I have lots of tools I have never reviewed, but that I use often, so it'll be nice to share long term pros and cons. In the meantime, here are this week's cards.
Iris folding? I can dig it!
I started using supplies I have and remembered I have like 30 Gelatos and two kits!
Gelatos and modeling paste.
More with the amazing watercolors.
This was for a challenge and the prompt was "Bright".
Because I still love yarn!
The Avery Elle "Made With Love" stamp set and some Copics...and a yarn chain.
My first 10 minute card...that took 12 minutes! Lol, I'll be posting this video soon!
I used nothing but supplies I already had.
Distress ink, Minc foil, and some time.
That's all for today, check back in the next week or so for the new lineup of paper crafting vids and posts! Happy crafting!
This card was done using the "No lines" coloring technique. No video today, but here is a step out.
Stamp your image in a soft, neutral color.
This is one of my favorite stamps, a mermaid from Stampendous.
Color your image, I used Copic Ciaos
I used a few Spectrum Noirs too.
Cut out your image.
I used Distress ink in varying colors to make the "water", I used a torn paper masking technique.
Rain stone application.
Shaker sequin selection! Those flowers are from a set I got at Target!
I made a foam tape barrier.
Adhered the front, and it's done!
Under the sea!
That's all, hope you're inspired to make something fun! Happy crafting!
So I did manage to make the butterfly card I mentioned before, but I wanted to post this card first! I had the idea to make a card that said I love you oodles and had a happy bowl of noodles on the front. So I altered one of my Avery Elle Stamps and made this card. The video below details the whole thing, including the watercolor background and the hand lettering. I used Tombow markers to do my lettering and my Kuretake set to do the watercolor. I used a clear piece of acetate for my watercolor palette to lay down the initial background color. I have a new set of Ranger Watercolor brushes that I'm using in this video, I like them a lot.
I hope you enjoyed this video and that it inspired you to try some new ideas with stamps and materials you already have, until next time Happy Crafting!!
Next post will for sure be about the butterfly card, just have to finish up the video!