New Techniques

I had a blast creating this set of tags using some new techniques and some of my favorite Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Supplies!

For a complete photo tutorial demonstrating these techniques, click HERE.

Penny Black Stamps: 40-175 Christmas Kiss, 40-171 Ragged Santa, 40-172 Joy Filled Christmas, 40-164 Christmas Story, 40-170 Harmony, 40-169 Diamond Pattern, 30-0135 Silent Night, 30-139 Mouse Deco

 

And I sure hope you can join me here on Thursday for a special collaborative post with one of my favorite stampers.... :)

 

Spooktacular Tags *Day 3*

 

Here's a look at the third in this set of three Halloween tags:

I began by stamping 2253K Witchy Mouse using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored this image with Copics. I added distress ink to the background (Evergreen Bough). I stamped on the corners using Penny Black 40-152 Hoot of a Time and 4273K Winter Berries using Evergreen Bough and Memento Pistachio Ink.   Finally, I added ribbon and twine.

(For details on the other two tags, scroll down to my posts from earlier this week.)

Have a spooktacular day! :)

Spooktacular Tags *Day 2*

Here's a look at the second in my set of Halloween tags. (Scroll down to see the first post in this series.)

I began by stamping Penny Black 1528 J Kitty Witch using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored this image with Copics. I added distress ink to the background (Wild Honey and Spiced Marmalade). I stamped on the corners using Penny Black 40-152 Hoot of a Time and 4273K Winter Berries using Memento Peanut Brittle Ink.  Finally, I added ribbon and twine.

See you tomorrow when I reveal the third and final tag in this set along with a look at the whole group together. Thanks for visiting!

Spooktacular Tags *Day 1*

This week I have another set of tags to share with you.  Here's a little peek at the entire set:

And a look at one of the tags:

I began by stamping Penny Black 4087J Back-Seat Witch using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.  I colored this image with Copics.  I added distress ink to the background (Dried Marigold, Fired Brick, and Festive Berries).  I stamped on the corners using Penny Black 40-152 Hoot of a Time and 4273K Winter Berries using Fired Brick and Memento Morroco Ink.  The sentiment, also from Penny Black 40-152 Hoot of a Time, was stamped using Versafine Onyx Black Ink.  Finally, I added ribbon, twine, and silver pearls.

 

HINT: When working on tags, I find it helpful to stamp my main image so it extends beyond the edge of the tag. Sometimes when you don't reveal the whole image, it actually has more impact. 

 

Thanks for popping by!

See you soon with the full reveal of tag #2 in this set.

HUGS!

World Card Making Day

Happy World Card Making Day, my friends!

Penny Black has some great events planned for today. I'm so excited! 

I've created a card and a video in honor of the festivities. :)

Here's a look at the card:

 You can view the video for this card HERE. 

And remember to keep watching the Penny Black blog today for lots of inspiration.

Christmas Tags

Lately I've been really enjoying making tags (I have another set of tags to share with you next week).  What I love to do is stamp a set, color them all, and then go back and add distressing and background stamping.  These were all colored with Copics.  When working this way, I can take my prestamped tags anywhere with my coloring medium and work on them, usually on a TV tray next to my hubby while he watches football! :)

Here are individual photos of each tag.

For more details on all of the Penny Black stamps used in creating these tags, please visit the Penny Black blog. 

Happy Friday and have a great weekend!

Midweek Hello!

I just wanted to pop in and say hello, my friends! I've been working on lots of projects and have a little peek to share with you today....

 

Hope you're having a fantastic week!

Hugs!