I am back!!!! Woohoo!!! I took a little break... ok a BIG break, like a 20 month break , lol. But I am excited to start creating again. I love seeing out our crafting community has evolved and in some ways stayed just the same... comfortable like my favorite pair of jammies.
I would love if you stop on by at the SCRAPBOOK BLESSINGS CLUB Facebook Group. We are growing daily, and I am excited to start a couple sponsor challenges again along with all the crafty inspiration goodness that our members bring to the group.
So here are a couple of card projects that I have been working on recently as I get back into the groove of things. This cute donut stamp came from a fellow crafter for my b-day. I guess I can blame it on Tasha from Crafty Pink Pixie for coming back!!!
Here is the cute stamp set I used. Thanks Tasha!
I hope you enjoyed today's project. I would love if you were a follower. Let me know so I can follow back.
Thanks for stopping by,
Sandy
Hi everyone. I you had a blessed week. This is my second Bible Art Journal entry. And, I am very excited on how it turned out!
Last Sunday, our pastor introduced a year long series that he will be doing one a month, "He knows my name". I mean talk about confirmation from God on what He has been sharing with me. If this is your first time here, check out the previous posts. I tell you about the song God has placed in heart for this year and you will totally get what I mean.
The pages are perforated so I was able to tear out the image that I wanted which was a flower.
I placed the paper underneath the Bible page and started to trace the flower as best as I could.I added a piece of Washi tape to help hold the paper down.
I then free- hand the word CHOSEN on a blank page of copy paper. I had to make it dark enough to be able to see the word.
I free-handed some scroll work in pencil to make a border around the word and image.
Using Prismacolor pencils, I had fun coloring in the word and image.
Using the Faber Castell PITT Artist Pen, I traced everything again but this time in black. I like this pen, it didn't bleed through except little dots where I did the small letters but not even that noticable.
Grab the Gelatos!!!! I love these things! I scribbled a little blue for shadowing and then taking my finger, the blended it out. It came out so nicely!
Lastly, I used Wink of Stella in clear glitter on the word and flower. It came out so pretty. Unfortunately my camera flash kept picking up the shimmer.
At the end I decided to use my pencil in blue and highlight the scripture.
If you want to checkout the video that I did on this page, just click below.
CHOSEN
John 15: 16, 19
v16 You did not choose me, but I chose you... v19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.
This gives be comfort and a place of belonging. It is kind of like when we were kids and always afraid that we wouldn't be picked for a team or (((gasp))) picked last. With God there is no anxiety. If we decide to "play", He will always chose us for His team. We are chosen to be in His family, in His kingdom, for His purpose... WE BELONG! No matter what we do, if we look to Him, He will call us Chosen!
This is the audio message that Pastor Jonathan Moore ( of Youngstown, Ohio's Grace Family Church) did Jan 3, 2016. I promise, you will be blessed.
Welcome again to my new journey which includes this new blog, A Pure Heart of Worship. In my first post I explain how I came up with the blog name and what the new year and God has birthed in my heart. This is going to be my year of Him and me together along with using talents like crafting just another way I can get to know Him more and worship Him. Click on "The Journey" if you would like to check it out.
For my first entry, I wanted it to explain what the purpose of even starting the journey is. This is not just a hobby like scrapbooking and cardmaking is. No, this is a life change. It is the desire I have to be closer to God. One way that I can do this is through Art Worship.
So let's get started and remember, this is my first time ever so I am learning as I go. Hopefully what I learn will inspire you.
So let's get started and remember, this is my first time ever so I am learning as I go. Hopefully what I learn will inspire you as I share these techniques.
I used Faber Castell Gesso and covered my whole page. This is a white medium so there is only a faint marking of the words. If you want to be able to see words, you will need clear gesso. DO NOT use mod podge, it will make your papers stick together.
Using a pencil, I free hand the heart. I didn't want a perfect heart so I was very flowy. This is the best part, you can do whatever you like.
Using a Zig Black Calligraphy pen, I wrote out the lines of the song that God has put in my heart recently. He Knows My Name. (If you want to know more or hear the song, check out this post)
Then erase the pencil line. I did notice that it lighten the ink but I like how it looks.
Now take a deep breath. You are going to be playing with water in your Bible!!! First, using a Prismacolor watercolor pencil, I lightly filled in the heart. Then with light water on your brush, start to blend. I would blend a little and then hit with the heat gun. I did this 3-4 times before I got the color I wanted.
Using Faber Castel Gelato, I created the background. I colored some on the paper, then using a wet finger, I started blending. Use the heat gun and then start again with a different color.
I have some glitter border sticker strips in my old craft stash. Using those, I made the border.
I ended taking #8 off, it was just me using a ruler to line up the sticker strips. No biggie and I will probably just eye ball it next time.
Using a Tim Holtz Distress Marker, I started my journaling. This was such a wonderful time with the Lord. A time of creativity, worship, prayer. This is the reason I am on the journey.
Of course I had to write my verse of the year, even though I don't like my handwriting!
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Ps 51:10.
Lastly, I have a YouTube Channel where I have a lot of my card and technique tutorials. So of course I had to make a video of my first page. If you like, you can click over to there and check it out. I talk a little more on how I made this page.
We're a little late this month due to delivery of our new stamps.
But we made it before the end of the month so let's get started!!!!
This month's new Stamp Set Releases are:
Featured March 31
Gardenia
Featured April 01
Pirates
Featured April 02
Pirates 2
Featured April 03
Mushroom Selections
********************************************* Let's get started !! Okay, as soon as I saw these cute 'shrooms, I was reminded of the wallpaper in the kitchen when I was growing up. So I just HAD to go retro in honor of all that mushroom wallpaper in the 60s and 70s, lol! Now for my next project, I am sooo thinking fairies. How cute would that be?! Of course, I had to doodle the border but the retro circles are from a ribbon set from Michaels. Don't you just love it when things just work out! I used Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol for the coloring and of course, some Stickles to sparkle them up! Thanks so much for hopping along this month! up next is VICKIE!!!!
Please Hop along with us!! You have a chance to win one of these new stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs ( don't forget this one ) each day for more chances to win! ( You do NOT need to comment on on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly.) The winner will be announced on April 04, 2015 right here on the MFP Stamp Shop Blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. ( HINT: The more you comment the more chances you have to win. And comments on the MFP blog count twice. ) The deadline for commenting is Friday April 03, 2015 at 10:00 PM EST.
Enjoy the Hop. Come on back tomorrow for more creative fun!!
I hope your enjoyed today's project. I would love if you were a follower. Let me know so I can follow back. Thanks for stopping by, ps: Also, you can join up at my Challenge/Tutorial Blog: Scrapbook Blessings Club and Facebook group: Scrapbook Blessings Club for more fun, games, inspiration, tips and techniques. Have a blessed day! Follow my blog with Bloglovin
We're a little late this month due to delivery of our new stamps.
But we made it before the end of the month so let's get started!!!!
This month's new Stamp Set Releases are:
Featured March 31
Gardenia
Featured April 01
Pirates
Featured April 02
Pirates 2
Featured April 03
Mushroom Selections
********************************************* Let's get started !! How about a Jolly Roger for today?!?! Another CAS card that was sooooo easy to do, like I am talking 3 minute easy!!!! I made this one for my husbands godson. He thought it was sooooo cool. I was just awesome. Yep, I know, lol!!!! I love when easy looks great! Still doodling on day 3 too. I am telling you grab those black pens. It is a lot of fun! Thanks for hopping, up next is VICKIE!!!!
Please Hop along with us!! You have a chance to win one of these new stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs ( don't forget this one ) each day for more chances to win! ( You do NOT need to comment on on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly.) The winner will be announced on April 04, 2015 right here on the MFP Stamp Shop Blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. ( HINT: The more you comment the more chances you have to win. And comments on the MFP blog count twice. ) The deadline for commenting is Friday April 03, 2015 at 10:00 PM EST.
Enjoy the Hop. Come on back tomorrow for more creative fun!!
I hope your enjoyed today's project. I would love if you were a follower. Let me know so I can follow back. Thanks for stopping by, ps: Also, you can join up at my Challenge/Tutorial Blog: Scrapbook Blessings Club and Facebook group: Scrapbook Blessings Club for more fun, games, inspiration, tips and techniques. Have a blessed day! Follow my blog with Bloglovin
We're a little late this month due to delivery of our new stamps.
But we made it before the end of the month so let's get started!!!!
This month's new Stamp Set Releases are:
Featured March 31
Gardenia
Featured April 01
Pirates
Featured April 02
Pirates 2
Featured April 03
Mushroom Selections
********************************************* Let's get started !! Arrrggg Matey!!! Okay, I was sooooo excited to see pirates in this month's collection! Are you just like me and NEVER make boy cards?!?!?!!? Soooo guilty here! How cute is this guy?! LOL, okay maybe not on a dark pier! I continued with my doodling bordering. I love that even a "messy, scribble" look can be so cool! So no worries if you can't draw a straight line to save your life, just scribble! Thanks for hopping, up next is VICKIE!!!!
Please Hop along with us!! You have a chance to win one of these new stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs ( don't forget this one ) each day for more chances to win! ( You do NOT need to comment on on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly.) The winner will be announced on April 04, 2015 right here on the MFP Stamp Shop Blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. ( HINT: The more you comment the more chances you have to win. And comments on the MFP blog count twice. ) The deadline for commenting is Friday April 03, 2015 at 10:00 PM EST.
Enjoy the Hop. Come on back tomorrow for more creative fun!!
I hope your enjoyed today's project. I would love if you were a follower. Let me know so I can follow back. Thanks for stopping by, ps: Also, you can join up at my Challenge/Tutorial Blog: Scrapbook Blessings Club and Facebook group: Scrapbook Blessings Club for more fun, games, inspiration, tips and techniques. Have a blessed day! Follow my blog with Bloglovin
We're a little late this month due to delivery of our new stamps.
But we made it before the end of the month so let's get started!!!!
This month's new Stamp Set Releases are:
Featured March 31
Gardenia
Featured April 01
Pirates
Featured April 02
Pirates 2
Featured April 03
Mushroom Selections
********************************************* Let's get started !! Today is GARDENIA! So as I was making this card, I started thinking, whoever came up with all the flower names? Things that make you go, HMMMM???? Unfortunately, I have a black thumb, so these are the only flowers I won't kill, lol! This is card is a CAS one which means, "Clean and Simple". The biggest rule is lots of pretty white space and limited embellishments. My newest technique is doodling so for this one, I grabbed my fine black pigment Marvy Pen and made a simple line border. I colored the flower with Prismacolor Pencils and used Momento Paris Dusk ink. Thanks for hopping, up next is VICKIE!!!!
Please Hop along with us!! You have a chance to win one of these new stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs ( don't forget this one ) each day for more chances to win! ( You do NOT need to comment on on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly.) The winner will be announced on April 04, 2015 right here on the MFP Stamp Shop Blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. ( HINT: The more you comment the more chances you have to win. And comments on the MFP blog count twice. ) The deadline for commenting is Friday April 03, 2015 at 10:00 PM EST.
Enjoy the Hop. Come on back tomorrow for more creative fun!!
I hope your enjoyed today's project. I would love if you were a follower. Let me know so I can follow back. Thanks for stopping by,
ps: Also, you can join up at my Challenge/Tutorial Blog: Scrapbook Blessings Club and Facebook group: Scrapbook Blessings Club for more fun, games, inspiration, tips and techniques.
Have a blessed day!
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The project I created today feature a My Bestie Digi Stamp was created by using Prismacolor pencils and odorless mineral spirits. I added a short video showing how to do skin tones (lighting is a little off in the beginning but you can see the final project below. I hope my technique and tips help).
And here is my card
Side Step card fold
Using my exacto knife, I cut a small slit and slid the flower stem through.
Here is a close up of this wonderful image. You can find this digital stamp and many, many more at theScrapbook Stamp Society or ETSY stores.
If you would like to purchase this digital stamp to color along, she is on sale!!!! Please click on the image below
