tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90616605362388016972024-03-12T19:51:42.943-07:00Inspired by...Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comBlogger1025125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-76961341198412575182014-02-24T00:01:00.000-08:002014-02-24T00:01:00.676-08:00BIG NEWS: I'VE MOVED!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;">It is with extreme excitement that I am thrilled to announce the beginning of a new artistic adventure!! Yep, I've been packing up my stamps, inks, paints, and paper and am moving to a new corner of blogland. You will now find my stamped art on a new collaborative site, <a href="http://www.studiosessionsart.blogspot.com/">Studio Sessions</a>. Yep, you've seen Studio Sessions here on the blog before, and now it has its very own dedicated space. Collaborating with my talented friend and fellow designer, Elizabeth Allan, is like a dream come true. This fun change in blogging format is a breath of fresh air and an extra dose of mojo for my creative soul. I hope it will be the same for you.</span></div>
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Before making the final move to my new blogging home, I want to thank ALL of you for your support and encouragement here on "Inspired By..." It's truly been an honor to share my work with you and your encouragement, visits, comments, and blog-love mean more to me than you will ever know! (And don't worry, all posts will remain archived and live here on "Inspired By..." should you like to cruise down memory lane.) </div>
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I'd be honored if you would continue to view my work and visit <a href="http://www.studiosessionsart.blogspot.com/">Studio Sessions</a> by clicking <a href="http://www.studiosessionsart.blogspot.com/">HERE</a>. Once you arrive, you can sign up to receive updates via email so you don't miss a thing. (link provided in the <a href="http://www.studiosessionsart.blogspot.com/">Studio Sessions</a> sidebar) You can also continue to connect with me via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jill.a.foster.7">FACEBOOK</a> and <a href="mailto:jillianfoster82@hotmail.com">EMAIL</a>.</div>
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Now hop on over to Studio Sessions and let the next chapter of our creative story begin...</div>
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Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-25612663340127833732014-02-21T00:01:00.000-08:002014-02-21T00:01:00.992-08:00Plenty of Poppies PB&J Video, 4 of 4<div style="text-align: center;">
"Plenty of poppies" continues today over on the <a href="http://pennyblackinc.wordpress.com/">Penny Black blog</a> with a new PB&J Video! I had a blast creating this video, sharing the mixed media techniques used in creating this card:</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/12578866083/" title="IMG_1438watermark by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1438watermark" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5481/12578866083_b523f246b8.jpg" height="500" width="476" /></a></div>
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Here's a closer look...</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/12578748035/" title="IMG_1439 watermark by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1439 watermark" height="308" src="https://s1.yimg.com/sj/2833/12578748035_1b5a4768aa.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">CLICK <a href="http://pennyblackinc.wordpress.com/">HERE</a> TO WATCH THE VIDEO</span></div>
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<b>Oh, and be sure to <span style="font-size: large;">Save the Date</span>... <i>all next week</i>, <a href="http://elizabethallan-blog.blogspot.com/">Elizabeth Allan</a> and I will be bringing you our next installment of Studio Sessions!!</b></div>
<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small; text-align: center;">Note: Blog comments have been disabled. I find it easiest to stay in touch via </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jill.a.foster.7" style="font-size: small; text-align: center;">Facebook</a><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small; text-align: center;"> and/or </span><a href="http://stampinginspiredby-aboutme.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: small; text-align: center;">email</a><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small; text-align: center;">. I'd love to chat with you there if you have any questions or comments. </span>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-75868254362773013452014-02-19T00:01:00.000-08:002014-02-19T00:01:00.216-08:00Plenty of Poppies, 3 of 4<div style="text-align: center;">
Lately I've been LOVING the combo of red and golden yellow, and that works perfectly when stamping poppies.</div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/12578875933/" title="IMG_1292 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1292" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3779/12578875933_f857806e31.jpg" height="490" width="500" /></a></span></div>
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<i>All Stamps and Creative Dies by Penny Black</i></div>
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<i>Image colored with ShinHan Art Touch Twin Markers</i></div>
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<i>Background created with Palette Ink applied through Creative Die Interlocking</i></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">See ya Friday with a new PB&J VIDEO <i>and </i>a fun announcement!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">Note: Blog comments have been disabled. I find it easiest to stay in touch via </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jill.a.foster.7" style="font-size: small;">Facebook</a><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> and/or </span><a href="http://stampinginspiredby-aboutme.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: small;">email</a><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">. I'd love to chat with you there if you have any questions or comments. </span></div>
Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-29161005188189953922014-02-18T00:01:00.000-08:002014-02-18T00:01:00.552-08:00Plenty of Poppies, 2 of 4<div style="text-align: center;">
The poppy-love continues...</div>
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I went with non-traditional color choices today.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/12578915343/" title="IMG_1305 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1305" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3753/12578915343_9df53a6646.jpg" height="500" width="399" /></a></div>
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<i>All Stamps and Creative Dies by Penny Black<br />Image colored with ShinHan Art Touch Twin Markers<br />Background created using Antique Linen Distress Stain</i></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Thanks for poppy-ing by! :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">Note: Blog comments have been disabled. I find it easiest to stay in touch via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jill.a.foster.7">Facebook</a> and/or <a href="http://stampinginspiredby-aboutme.blogspot.com/">email</a>. I'd love to chat with you there if you have any questions or comments. </span></div>
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Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-6694837211135644722014-02-17T00:01:00.000-08:002014-02-17T00:01:01.072-08:00Plenty of Poppies, 1 of 4<div style="text-align: center;">
This week I'm sharing cards featuring one of my favorite flowers... poppies! (Sunflowers are still #1 on my list but I think poppies might be a close second these days.)</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/12578758965/" title="IMG_1356 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1356" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3672/12578758965_833c4498ab.jpg" height="500" width="408" /></a></div>
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<i>All stamps and Creative Dies by Penny Black</i></div>
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<i>Image and dies colored with ShinHan Art Touch Twin Markers</i></div>
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<i>Background inked with Palette Ink and Distress Paints</i></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Hope your day is filled with Happy Everything!</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small; text-align: left;">Note: Blog comments have been disabled. I find it easiest to stay in touch via </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jill.a.foster.7" style="font-size: small; text-align: left;">Facebook</a><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small; text-align: left;"> and/or </span><a href="http://stampinginspiredby-aboutme.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: small; text-align: left;">email</a><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small; text-align: left;">. I'd love to chat with you there if you have any questions or comments. </span></div>
Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-63620701435334547772014-02-14T00:01:00.000-08:002014-02-14T00:01:00.643-08:00Exploring Mixed Media, 6 of 6<div style="text-align: center;">
For my final mixed media post this week, I saved one of my favorite projects I created for Penny Black's Happy Everything release...</div>
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This 5 x 7 inch canvas features lots of layers of book text, watercolors, stamping, and acrylic paints. I've also added one of the new Penny Black chalkboard stamps embellished with a few Creative Dies.</div>
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(40-322 Delightful, 40-309 Truly Great, 51-002 Leaves, 51-007 Tagged)<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend <b>AND happy Valentine's day</b>!!</span></div>
Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-62797584783015469862014-02-12T00:01:00.000-08:002014-02-12T00:01:00.685-08:00Exploring Mixed Media, 5 of 6<div style="text-align: center;">
Today I have for you a pair of mixed media tags featuring Penny Black's newest <b>stencils (</b>25-004 Sun Catcher and 25-002 Flower Dance) and <b>coordinating stamps</b> (40-323 Poppy Time).</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/12274023043/" title="IMG_1346 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1346" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7457/12274023043_9396516876.jpg" height="500" width="319" /></a></div>
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To create this tag, I first stamped my image using Ranger Archival Ink. Then I layed my stencil over the stamped image and applied Distress Paint through the stencil to color in my image. Once dry, I added Distress Ink to the background using an ink blending tool and foam applicator. The coloring on the flower was not affected because the paint acts as a resist. I flicked Picket Fence Distress Stain combined with water onto the background. Finally, I roughed up the edges, embellished, and added my sentiment. (All stamps and Creative Dies by Penny Black.)</div>
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For this next tag I first applied Picket Fence Distress Paint through my stencil and onto my tag. Once dry, I added Distress Ink using an ink blending tool and foam applicator. The paint acts as a resist. I also splattered this tag with Picket Fence Distress Stain. (All stamps and Creative Dies by Penny Black.)</div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Thanks so much for your visit today!!</span></div>
Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-59646918478758050852014-02-10T00:01:00.000-08:002014-02-10T00:01:01.504-08:00Exploring Mixed Media, 4 of 6<div style="text-align: center;">
Remember this large-scale stamp, Penny Black 40-321 Wondrous, that I used on <a href="http://www.stampinginspiredby.blogspot.com/2014/02/exploring-mixed-media-3-of-6.html">yesterday's canvas</a>?</div>
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Well today I'm using it on a mixed media-style card. I love that these BIG stamps can be used on larger pieces<i> AND</i> regular sized cards, too!</div>
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To create this card I stamped my large image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it with ShinHan Art Touch Twin markers. I added Distress Ink (Evergreen Bough) for additional shading on the background. The die cut leaves (Penny Black) were colored with Touch Twin Markers, as was the butterfly, and then Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink was added to "tone down" the color just a bit. Black paint splatters were added and then all embellishments and die cuts (Penny Black Triple Banner, Tagged, Leaves, 4381L Gathering Together) were added using dimensional adhesive.</div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Have a great day!</span></div>
Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-15597506197960837322014-02-08T14:59:00.001-08:002014-02-08T19:37:23.711-08:00Exploring Mixed Media, 3 of 6<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy weekend, my friends!</div>
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For my next mixed media post, I have a 9 x 12 canvas to share with you.</div>
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Again, lots of layers of paint and stamping make up this creation. For the "vines" I stamped Penny Black's new large-scale stamp, 410-321 Wondrous, onto tissue paper several times. I then adhered it to my canvas using Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gel Medium. Once it was dry, I painted the leaves with acrylic paint. I love this method for transferring stamped designs onto a canvas.<br />
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And you know, nothing of mine is complete without a butterfly (PB Soft Wings)...</div>
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Have a great day and thanks for visiting!</div>
Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-34391587702210809472014-02-04T17:16:00.000-08:002014-02-04T17:16:04.350-08:00Exploring Mixed Media, 2 of 6<div style="text-align: center;">
It's time for a peek at another mixed media creation I've been anxious to share. It is part of Penny Black's newest release, Happy Everything. (BTW, I heard through the grapevine that Penny Black has giveaways every day this week for the new collection... you can check it out <a href="http://pennyblackinc.wordpress.com/">HERE</a>.)</div>
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Again, I've used the new large-scale stamps (40-320 Charming) to work on a canvas. <br />
This one measures 8 inches by 8 inches.</div>
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I've also incorporated a new Creative Die, Pennant, in addition to the sentiment and bird from the T for Transparent set 30-156 Tweet, Tweet.</div>
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Wish I had more time to write, my friends, but I'm off to the gym...HUGS!</div>
<br />Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-86663000491712477392014-02-03T00:01:00.000-08:002014-02-03T00:01:01.349-08:00Exploring Mixed Media, 1 of 6<div style="text-align: center;">
I know things have been a bit sparse around here lately, but that's definitely not due to a lack of creating! I just haven't been able to show you until now as today is the day that <a href="http://pennyblackinc.wordpress.com/">Penny Black</a> is releasing their newest collection,<i> Happy Everything.</i></div>
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Part of this release includes a new range of product that has me giddy--> large scale stamps and coordinating stencils. This is music to my ears as I continue to explore mixed media techniques. Here's a peek at my first mixed media creation using this new line of products...</div>
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This 5 x 7 inch canvas features lots of layers of ink, watercolors, paper, markers, stamping, and acrylic paints, as well as the new large poppy stamp, 40-323 Poppy Time.</div>
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I hope to be creating some video tutorials featuring these techniques very soon, especially if someone could please let me know how to add more hours to the day. :)</div>
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See you very soon with another mixed media creation and until then...</div>
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thanks for poppying by! </div>
Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-38131384763839380612014-01-24T00:01:00.000-08:002014-01-24T00:01:01.135-08:00Inchie Arts LOVE<div style="text-align: center;">
Whenever I'm ready to play with a mixed media look on a card, the first product I love to reach for is an Inchie Arts Art Square.</div>
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Today I'm using a white 3 x 3 inch Art Square on my card.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11810280954/" title="Sending Hugs by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="Sending Hugs" height="368" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2809/11810280954_4b924a0ff0.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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I began by stamping Penny Black 30-205 Enchanted Garden using Ranger Archival Black Ink. I choose this particular ink because I was planning on adding several "wet" layers and it will not smear. Next I painted my image using Dr. Ph Martin's Hydrus watercolors. The background around the heart was painted with a combination of Dr. Ph Martin's Hydrus watercolors and Ranger Distress Paints. The flourishes were stamped using a Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper's Big Brush Pen. I also used a black Stamper's Big Brush Pen to outline the heart, blending with my finger before the ink dried. Finally, to give this an artsy feel, I flicked Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gesso onto the piece. You can see than even with tons of layers, the Art Square has not warped one bit... wahoo!</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11810121823/" title="Sending Hugs by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="Sending Hugs" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7441/11810121823_8eb0034bdd.jpg" width="487" /></a></div>
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Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-76090135840861064362014-01-16T00:01:00.000-08:002014-01-16T00:01:00.427-08:00A Definite Fave<div style="text-align: center;">
This just may be my all-time favorite Mimi stamp...</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11810113853/" title="Sending Hugs by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="Sending Hugs" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3694/11810113853_92461e3a27.jpg" height="456" width="500" /></a></div>
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She and Miles look so cute!!</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11810272954/" title="Sending Hugs by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="Sending Hugs" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2821/11810272954_c7e48cb4f0.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></div>
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To create my card, I began by stamping Penny Black 30-209 Jumbo Love and coloring with ShinHan Art Touch Twin markers. I created my background by repeatedly stamping Penny Black 30-209 Rose Edging. I embellished using Penny Black Creative Die Leaves and punched hearts (Fiskars). Ribbon by Ribbons Unlimited and twine by May Arts.</div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Thanks for visiting... hugs!!!</span></div>
Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-78102814008636310682014-01-14T00:01:00.000-08:002014-01-14T00:01:00.881-08:00Whooo loves ya?!<div style="text-align: center;">
Sometimes I just really enjoying getting out my cute stamps to play...</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11810260024/" title="Sending Hugs by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="Sending Hugs" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3764/11810260024_feeb096907.jpg" height="500" width="496" /></a></div>
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I stamped Penny Black 4369H Owl Always Love You onto a Spellbinders die cut using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it with ShinHan Art Touch Twin markers. I then added Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink using an ink blending tool with a foam pad. To create my background, I stamped Penny Black Mix and Match cardstock with Penny Black 30-204 Heart Swatches, one heart for each corner. Ribbons Unlimited ribbon, May Arts jute, and a couple of extra punched hearts mounted on dimensional adhesive finish things off. Sentiment is by Penny Black, 30-207 From the Heart.</div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">I hope your week is off to a wonderful start, my friends! HUGS!</span></div>
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<br />Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-17285107552190454012014-01-09T00:01:00.000-08:002014-01-09T00:01:00.766-08:00Die-ing to Share: Day 4<div style="text-align: center;">
Today I've combined an older Creative Die (51-002 Leaves) with a newer one (51-025 Love Expressions)...</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11810108233/" title="Sending Hugs by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="Sending Hugs" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7336/11810108233_61ccdfcf5c.jpg" height="463" width="500" /></a></div>
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I began by stamping and heat embossing 30-204 Heart Swatches and then coloring with Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper's Big Brush Pens. I removed any coloring on the embossed area with a baby wipe before it dried. The dies were colored with ShinHan Art Touch Twin markers and all elements were layered onto the cardbase using dimensional adhesive.</div>
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Sending you extra HUGS with today's card!! </div>
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Thanks so much for your visit.</div>
Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-36785795897752410542014-01-08T00:01:00.000-08:002014-01-08T00:01:00.891-08:00Die-ing to Share: Day 3<div style="text-align: center;">
Today's card features Penny Black Creative Die 51-024 Love Buds:</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11810122823/" title="Sending Hugs by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="Sending Hugs" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7440/11810122823_121aac1602.jpg" height="500" width="466" /></a></div>
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Once again, I colored my die cuts using my ShinHan Art Touch Twin markers. I layered them together onto a background that has been inked and stamped with Distress Ink. The sentiment is from 40-275 Valentine Dance. A few pearls and die cut butterflies (51-007 Tagged) finish things off.</div>
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See you again tomorrow, my friends!</div>
Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-55404471047034877892014-01-07T00:01:00.000-08:002014-01-07T00:01:00.784-08:00Die-ing to Share: Day 2<div style="text-align: center;">
Here's another creation featuring a new Penny Black Creative Die, 51-022 Heart String:</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11810100673/" title="Sending Hugs by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="Sending Hugs" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3723/11810100673_5c8a303e27.jpg" height="500" width="487" /></a></div>
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I began by inking my background card stock strip with Distress Inks (Festive Berries, Spiced Marmalade, Wild Honey, Peeled Paint, Crushed Olive, and Evergreen Bough). Next, I colored my die cuts using my ShinHan Art Touch Twin markers in coordinating colors. I layered them onto the background with dimensional adhesive and added my sentiment (30-207 From the Heart) stamped on a circle punch. To finish things off, I cut a few single hearts from the die and colored them black. I added them to the card in a pleasing visual triangle with small pearls.</div>
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Hope you're having a great week so far!</div>
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See ya tomorrow!!</div>
Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-12318939569402508732014-01-06T17:59:00.001-08:002014-01-06T18:06:14.291-08:00Die-ing to Share: Day 1<div style="text-align: center;">
Hi, my friends, and happy new year! I love the <i>freshness</i> of a new year and am so glad to be back here sharing with you. Speaking of sharing... I have been DIE-ing to share a few samples I created with the Creative Dies from Penny Black's newest release. So without further ado, here we go!</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11809850735/" title="Sending Hugs by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="Sending Hugs" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5472/11809850735_0623e165da.jpg" height="500" width="418" /></a></div>
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Here I've used the Creative Die 51-023 Rose. After die cutting, I colored it with ShinHan Art Touch Twin markers. I also colored the die cut butterflies (51-006 Flutters) with my Touch Twin markers. The faux washi tape was created by stamping 30-161 Embellishments with Memento Inks and coloring with markers as well. And the background, 30-206 Rose Edging, was stamped with Memento Luxe ink in the color of Toffee Crunch. Sentiment by Penny Black, 30-207 From the Heart.</div>
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See you tomorrow with another creation.</div>
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Thanks for your visit!</div>
Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-12324477263335362232013-12-23T05:53:00.000-08:002013-12-23T05:53:39.644-08:00Peace, Love, and Magic<div style="text-align: center;">
A wish for peace...</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11514374303/" title="27 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="27" height="400" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5523/11514374303_7c6246b4f1.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
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and lots of love...</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11514267225/" title="31 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="31" height="316" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7382/11514267225_15e221e1d5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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and may the magic of the season be in your heart.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11514271285/" title="18 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="18" height="319" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3776/11514271285_ddc6ff6ef5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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Thank you for all of your visits and support.</div>
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It means so much to me. </div>
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See you in 2014!</div>
Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-38658871274679404462013-12-20T00:01:00.000-08:002013-12-20T06:03:59.522-08:00Studio Sessions: Memento Luxe Inks, 4 of 4<div style="text-align: center;">
It's our final day of Studio Sessions--well for now, anyways. I know I'll be back in the studio with my blogging buddy, <a href="http://elizabethallan-blog.blogspot.com/">Elizabeth</a>, very soon!</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/10475431156/" title="Studio Sessions by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="Studio Sessions" height="269" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3826/10475431156_c05288d908.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
It's been a TREAT to feature the following and I know I will be continuing to reach for these inks lots in the future.</div>
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For my final project, I used the rich pigment ink for a mixed media project. Because the ink is archival and very "juicy," I was able to complete this 12 x 4 inch canvas using only paper, gel medium, and my inks! No paints required!</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11412275696/" title="IMG_1263 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1263" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5513/11412275696_36ce2e30f0.jpg" /></a></div>
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Here are a few stepped-out photos to show you my process.</div>
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First, I adhered an old piece of sheet music I purchased at second hand store randomly to my canvas using gel medium. I then pressed my Wedding Dress ink pad all over the canvas. This brightened up the old, yellowed paper. </div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11442232703/" title="IMG_1044 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1044" height="287" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2828/11442232703_5864c6e5f4.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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I die cut several pieces of cardstock using Penny Black Creative Dies, Leaves. I inked these die cuts using the Memento Luxe Inks. Once dry, I adhered them to my canvas using gel medium. The word "love" was part of the title on the sheet music.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11442150546/" title="IMG_1045 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1045" height="311" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5541/11442150546_556959bdaf.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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I then inked the background using the inks. Toffee Crunch ink gave the piece a vintage feel.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11442227633/" title="IMG_1243 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1243" height="223" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5489/11442227633_cafa40d943.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Next, I added dimension around the die cuts using a Fantastix and Tuxedo Black Ink.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11442145036/" title="IMG_1244 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1244" height="333" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5471/11442145036_9735d6edf7.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Before the background inking was dry, I placed a stencil over the piece and randomly removed ink using a baby wipe.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11442141726/" title="IMG_1245 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1245" height="241" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5499/11442141726_06e5780e0d.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Finally, a bit of stamping and even more inking to the edges finish off the piece.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11442094774/" title="IMG_1266 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1266" height="333" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2848/11442094774_63e7023bb0.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11412275696/" title="IMG_1263 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1263" height="228" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5513/11412275696_36ce2e30f0.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Here are a couple close-ups of the detail I was able to achieve simply using Memento Luxe inks with die cuts, canvas, and stamps.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11442042265/" title="IMG_1267 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1267" height="371" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3723/11442042265_bc4ba89c28.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11442098594/" title="IMG_1265 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1265" height="267" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5472/11442098594_76220a83b1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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Now it's time to see what <a href="http://elizabethallan-blog.blogspot.com/">Elizabeth</a> has designed today. </div>
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I can't think of a better way to start the weekend full of inspiration!</div>
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<a href="http://elizabethallan-blog.blogspot.com/2013/12/studio-sessions-memento-luxe-4-of-4.html"><img alt="Studio Sessions" height="133" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5509/10475610053_4a2a7a2f10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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Thanks for your visits this week, my friends!</div>
Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-15166635078705068412013-12-19T00:01:00.000-08:002013-12-19T18:05:18.091-08:00Studio Sessions: Memento Luxe Inks, 3 of 4<div style="text-align: center;">
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While yesterday I used my inks to create a background, today I used them for some delicate, detail stamping.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11412285275/" title="IMG_1254 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1254" height="500" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5536/11412285275_e563eea112.jpg" width="461" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I began with a white ATC-sized Inchie Arts Art Square. The <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 19px;">surface of the matboard squares are very similiar to a hot press watercolor paper so they work great with the "wetness" of the Luxe Inks.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 18.997394561767578px;">To create this ATC I used the striking blue colors of Memento Luxe Ink: Bahama Blue, Danube Blue, and Nautical Blue. Blue's can be tricky, but I LOVE these! I inked my stamp (Lace Trims by Penny Black) and alternated colors, stamping vertically across the Art Square. Once dry, I added just a touch of Teal Zeal Memento Ink using an ink blusher, in order to tone down the white background of the Art Square. Finally, I inked my die cut (Penny Black Love Buds) using Danube Blue Memento Luxe Ink and added it to my ATC using dimensional foam. Twine (May Arts) and a pearl pull the design together.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 18.997394561767578px;"><b>Now, after seeing <a href="http://elizabethallan-blog.blogspot.com/">Elizabeth's</a> pillowcases yesterday, I can't even imagine what she's designed today in her studio... let's go check it out!</b></span></span><br />
<a href="http://elizabethallan-blog.blogspot.com/2013/12/studio-sessions-memento-luxe-ink-3-of-4.html"><img alt="click here" height="133" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5499/11442015076_ae40e7784f.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">And if you're looking for additional Inchie Arts inspiration, visit their <span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -24px;">their </span><a href="http://inchiearts.typepad.com/" style="color: #8ea729; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-decoration: none; text-indent: -24px;">BLOG</a><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -24px;"> and </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Inchie-Arts-LLC/156667521019404?fref=ts" style="color: #8ea729; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-decoration: none; text-indent: -24px;">FACEBOOK</a><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -24px;"> page. </span></span></div>
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Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-85879094888320831162013-12-18T00:01:00.000-08:002013-12-18T07:50:33.058-08:00Studio Sessions: Memento Luxe Inks, 2 of 4<div style="text-align: center;">
Did you see <a href="http://elizabethallan-blog.blogspot.com/">Elizabeth's</a> card yesterday? What an infusion of rich color!<br />
Thanks for joining us today for project 2 of 4.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/10475431156/" title="Studio Sessions by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="Studio Sessions" height="269" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3826/10475431156_c05288d908.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;"><a href="http://www.tsukineko.com/new.php" style="color: #4725ce; text-decoration: none;">Imagine Crafts / Tsukineko Memento Luxe Ink</a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;">Additional Imagine Crafts / Tsukineko Inspiration on their</span><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;"> </b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/imaginecrafts.tsukineko" style="background-color: white; color: #4725ce; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #4725ce; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none;">FACEBOOK</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #4725ce; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none;"> </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #4725ce; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none;">PAGE</b></a></div>
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Instead of applying the Memento Inks to my stamps today, I applied them directly to an Inchie Arts Art Square to create an artsy background. I love that these inks are so versatile and can be used to create backgrounds, too! </div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11412412843/" title="IMG_1262 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1262" height="500" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3743/11412412843_848bbac1f1.jpg" width="438" /></a></div>
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I started with a white Inchie Arts ATC Art Square. This was perfect for this technique so I could add lots and lots of water without any warping. And I found the rich Memento Luxe Inks just danced on the surface.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11412277555/" title="IMG_1262peek by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1262peek" height="320" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7431/11412277555_775113d1b0.jpg" width="280" /></a></div>
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1. Press Memento Luxe inks directly onto the surface of the Art Square. Start with your lighter colors. I used Lilac Posies, Morocco, and Sweet Plum.</div>
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2. Before ink dries, mist the Art Square with water. "Tilt" the Art Square to help the colors blend together. Allow to air dry or speed up the process using a heat tool.</div>
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3. Stamp with Penny Black Flamboyant using VersaMark ink and sprinkle with white embossing powder. Heat to set.</div>
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4. Add twine (May Arts) and sentiment (Penny Black).</div>
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<b>Now you know what to do next... :)</b></div>
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<a href="http://elizabethallan-blog.blogspot.com/2013/12/studio-sessions-memento-luxe-ink-2-of-4.html"><img alt="Studio Sessions" height="150" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5509/10475610053_4a2a7a2f10.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">And if you're looking for additional Inchie Arts inspiration, visit their <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22.395832061767578px; text-indent: -24px;">their </span><a href="http://inchiearts.typepad.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #8ea729; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22.395832061767578px; text-decoration: none; text-indent: -24px;">BLOG</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22.395832061767578px; text-indent: -24px;"> and </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Inchie-Arts-LLC/156667521019404?fref=ts" style="background-color: white; color: #8ea729; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22.395832061767578px; text-decoration: none; text-indent: -24px;">FACEBOOK</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22.395832061767578px; text-indent: -24px;"> page. (And come back here tomorrow for another ATC!)</span></span></div>
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Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-47145686696746227602013-12-17T00:01:00.000-08:002013-12-17T06:10:14.431-08:00Studio Sessions: Memento Luxe Inks, 1 of 4<div style="text-align: center;">
Are you ready?</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/10475431156/" title="Studio Sessions by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="Studio Sessions" height="305" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3826/10475431156_c05288d908.jpg" width="362" /></a></div>
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We've both been playing with these lovelies in the studio...</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11393544804/" title="studio sessions featuringm luxe by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="studio sessions featuringm luxe" height="400" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2829/11393544804_e523820eb3.jpg" width="271" /></a><br />
<i style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;"><a href="http://www.tsukineko.com/new.php" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;" target="_blank">Imagine Crafts / Tsukineko Memento Luxe Ink</a></i><br />
<i style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Additional Imagine Crafts / Tsukineko Inspiration on their</span><b style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/imaginecrafts.tsukineko" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><span style="cursor: pointer; font-size: 13px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;">FACEBOOK</span><span style="cursor: pointer; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: normal; text-align: start;"> </span><span style="cursor: pointer; font-size: 13px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;">PAGE</span></a></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Amidst all of the Christmas madness, I really enjoyed creating something with a springy feel.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11412413313/" style="font-size: small; line-height: 18px;" title="IMG_1256 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1256" height="500" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3833/11412413313_d6b5bcebf4.jpg" width="476" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Creating this card was actually quite simple using the </span><span style="line-height: 17.99479103088379px;">luscious Memento Luxe Inks. They are sooo juicy. I love how well they stamp with rubber, cling, and transparent sets. I simply inked up my stamps and layered them onto white cardstock. (All stamps by Penny Black) The colors of ink used were: Love Letter, Morocco, and Lilac Posies. To finish things off, I stamped my sentiment using VersaFine Onyx Black ink. Oh, and those dots... I stamped them using the Memento Luxe Ink and the eraser on my pencil!</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17.99479103088379px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now, remember, the fun continues....</span></span><br />
<a href="http://elizabethallan-blog.blogspot.com/2013/12/studio-sessions-memento-luxe-ink-1-of-4.html"><img alt="Studio Sessions" height="133" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5509/10475610053_4a2a7a2f10.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 17.99479103088379px;">I'm headed there myself!</span></div>
Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-71611897961817683712013-12-16T00:01:00.000-08:002013-12-16T00:01:00.366-08:00Studio Sessions: Memento Luxe Inks<div style="text-align: center;">
I've been hanging out in the studio again...</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/10475431156/" title="Studio Sessions by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="Studio Sessions" height="337" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3826/10475431156_c05288d908.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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Join me and my creative pal, <a href="http://elizabethallan-blog.blogspot.com/">Elizabeth Allan</a>, all this week for 4 projects each featuring the oh-so-juicy (and oh-so-wonderful) Memento Luxe inks.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11393544804/" title="studio sessions featuringm luxe by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="studio sessions featuringm luxe" height="433" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2829/11393544804_e523820eb3.jpg" width="294" /></a></div>
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The fun begins tomorrow. </div>
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I'm on pins and needles to see what <a href="http://elizabethallan-blog.blogspot.com/">Elizabeth</a> has designed!</div>
Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07403783013666568216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061660536238801697.post-2094421489361718952013-12-13T00:01:00.000-08:002013-12-13T00:01:00.095-08:00Stamping Study Hall: Creative Color, Day 6<div style="text-align: center;">
Wow! I can't believe that today is the last day of class!</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11157717636/" title="class one Creative Color by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="class one Creative Color" height="280" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2847/11157717636_6589dc2272.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11155264245/" title="Day 6 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="Day 6" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7376/11155264245_7693c7ce07.jpg" /></a></div>
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The techniques featured on today's card include: creating additional colors with the Colorless Blender, using greys to shade, and "grounding" your images.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41719388@N07/11282711296/" title="IMG_1239 by jillianavery8222, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1239" height="500" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7351/11282711296_f56093b75b.jpg" width="444" /></a></div>
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(Watch directly on YouTube <a href="http://youtu.be/DxBJUtA9buk">HERE</a>.)</div>
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<u>Supplies</u></div>
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Touch Twin Markers: BR97, 0; WG1, WG2, WG3, WG6; R2, R15;
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Penny Black Stamp(s): 40-082 Merriment, 40-250 Jolly Chant<o:p></o:p></div>
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Inks: Memento Espresso Truffle, Memento Luxe Love Letter,
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Other: May Arts Jute, Pearl, Inchie Arts White ATC Art
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Touch-Twin-Markers-More-from-Shinhan-Art-Materials/126283837468838" style="color: #8ea729; text-decoration: none;">ShinHan Art Touch Twin Marker Facebook page</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.shinhanart.co.kr/eng/product/product_touch.php" style="color: #8ea729; text-decoration: none;">ShinHan Art Touch Twin Marker Website</a></div>
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<b style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Thank you so much for joining me the last two weeks for Stamping Study Hall: Creative Color. I look forward to putting together more free online classes in the future! Your visits, feedback, and encouragement mean so much to me. See you on Monday with another fun event... HHHmmm, what could it be? :)</span></b></div>
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And as always, i<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.166666030883789px; line-height: 22.395832061767578px; text-align: center;">f you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me <a href="http://stampinginspiredby-aboutme.blogspot.com/">via email</a> and/or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jill.a.foster.7" style="text-decoration: none;">Facebook</a>. I find those avenues the easiest for responding to questions and comments.</span></div>
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