Life Updates - Creative Work - My 1st ICE Resin Video! - DT Goodies

Hello blogging friends!  This is my first post for this week.  I am still trying to get back into the swing of things with creating.  I posted a few cards last week--if you missed them you can scroll down to see the other blog posts.  The cards I posted last week were some that I had actually made about a month ago.  One of my medications was increase so the pain is getting less and less and I am feeling better each day.  However due to the side effects I am very sleepy.  Since I have had RA for several years I am used to chronic pain but wow adding the Fibro on top of everything has been a whole new ball game.  I am just trying to stay positive and really appreciate the good days.  I was so happy on Saturday--it was the first day in 37 days that I didn't have to take any pain pills!  Unfortunately I think I over did it a bit and need the pain pills again on Sunday.  Right now I guess I just need to find a balance and not over do it on the good days.  I want to say thank you to everyone who has left sweet comments and kept my husband and myself in their prayers.  By the way he is doing great!!  :)  As for myself like I said I am trying to get back into the swing of things and try to get caught up with my creative work.  I have to say I feel very lucky to work for some Amazing companies---they have all been so great and understanding!!!  Anyways, I just wanted to give you a little update.  :)

Over the next week or so I will have several posts on my blog and Facebook (hopefully--fingers crossed) sharing some of my design work but also introducing you to several new designers that I am currently working with.  I started working with two new companies not long before all of the health issues started so I didn't get a chance to introduce you to all of the beautiful and talented designers from these two teams--Tonic Studios and ICE Resin.

Today, I am sharing my first video from ICE Resin.  It was actually posted on the ICE Resin Youtube channel and the ICE Resin blog about a week ago but just in case you missed it I wanted to share it here too.  I also have some pictures to share of some new DT goodies from ICE Resin/Ranger.  I have to say I am loving the NEW ICE Resin Tints!!  They are so fun to play with and I can't wait to show you some projects with the new tints.

If you would like to see a full step-by-step tutorial you can click HERE to visit the ICE Resin Blog.

Some of the goodies from ICE Resin/Ranger.  :)

Love, love, love the NEW ICE Resin Tints, Foils and check out the fabulous New ICE Resin Designer Accessory Bag!  Oh and the New Mixing Cups and Stir Sticks too!  You can wipe out the new cups with an alcohol or baby wipe and reuse them--gotta love that!

Amazing book--filled with SO much inspiration!

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today!  I hope you enjoy the video--this is my first in front of the camera video lol.  I can't wait to share more projects with all of you! 

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

JustRite Papercraft - Tutorial Tuesday - Christmas Card Chalkboard Tutorial

Hello everyone!  It's time for another Tuesday Tutorial with JustRite® Papercraft.  For this weeks tutorial I share how to create some fun, quick and easy Christmas cards with the Chalkboard Technique.  The chalkboard look is so popular right now and with just a few supplies you can very easily achieve that look with your papercrafts.

Here is a look at the three cards I designed.  

To see more pictures and find out all of the details you can click HERE to hop on over to the JustRite® Inspiration Blog.  You can also click HERE to see the video.

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GIVEAWAY ON THE JUSTRITE® INSPIRATION BLOG!!

For this week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway one lucky winner will receive 

a $25.00 Gift Card to the JustRite Store. 

Simply tell us if you have used the Chalkboard Technique yet to create a project? 

**Leave your comment on the JustRite Blog**

Remember that you can double your chances of winning by leaving comments on the JustRite Blog and on Heidi's Video. Don't forget to show Heidi a little love when you watch her video - give her a thumbs up.

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Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

JustRite Papercraft Tutorial Tuesday Watercolor Series Part III - Bokeh Time & Gansai Tambi Watercolor

Hello everyone!  Today is Tutorial Tuesday over on the JustRite® Inspiration Blog and I have Part 3 of my Watercolor Series to share with you.  In this tutorial I will show you three techniques--how to do a basic watercolor background and stamps to create a Bokeh looks, watercolor background with stamps and salt to create a second Bokeh style, and soft colored background with salt.  I have a video tutorial and a step-by-step picture tutorial over on the JustRite® Inspiration Blog. 

Here is a look at the four cards I created.

I used the Gansai Tambi 36 Colours Set Watercolors and Coarse Kosher Salt.

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PLEASE READ -- GIVEAWAY ON THE 

JUSTRITE INSPIRATION BLOG! 

For this week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway one lucky winner will a $50.00 Gift Certificate to the JustRite® Papercraft website.

Simply answer today's giveaway questions.  Today we would love to know if you have been inspired by a Tutorial Tuesday Post to create a project, if so which Tutorial?  If you haven't had a chance to play yet, what tutorial are you dying to try? 

Remember that you can double your chances of winning by leaving comments on the JustRite Inspiration Blog and on Heidi's Video. Don't forget to show Heidi a little love when you watch her video - give her a thumbs up.

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Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

Stamps:  JustRite® Papercraft CR-02143 Bokeh Time Clear Stamp Set, CL-02142 Bokeh Polka Dots Background Stamp

Paper:  Strathmore Watercolor Paper; Cardstock-White, Black, Turquoise, Blue Shimmer

Ink: Distress Inks-Salty Ocean, Chipped Sapphire; Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko StazOn Jet Black-The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store; Mix'd Media Inx Jasmine

Watercolor:  Gansai Tambi 36 Colours Set-#64 Blue, #63 Persian Blue--

Dies:  Spellbinders Paper Arts® S4-465 Labels Forty, S4-467 Labels Forty - Decorative Elements, IN-015 Soot!, S4-428 Feathers

Ribbon:  May Arts Light Blue Sheer Ribbon--The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Accessories: Paint Brushes, Coarse Kosher Salt, Sequins, Rhinestones, Acrylic Bling,  Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'

Tutorial Tuesday with JustRite Papercraft - Twinkling H2O's and the Bokeh Technique with Distress Inks

Hello everyone!  Today is Tutorial Tuesday over on the JustRite® Inspiration Blog and I have Part 2 of my Watercolor Series to share with you.  In this tutorial I will show you two techniques--how to create a beautiful watercolor look using Twinkling H2O's and Distress Ink and Mix'd Media Inx to create the Bokeh style that is so popular right now.  I have a video tutorial and a step-by-step picture tutorial over on the JustRite® Inspiration Blog.

Here is the first card with the Twinkling H2O's

Here is a close up so you can see the gold embossing and the shimmer a little better.

Here is the second card that I created with the Distress Inks and Mix'd Media ink to create the Bokeh style.

Here is a close up of the leaves and the sentiment.  Both were created using SVG Cut Files.  I used the  CR-02133 Extra Grand Holiday Sentiments Clear Stamps for the sentiment.  I also used the CR-03870 Shabby Chic Autumn Leaves Clear Stamps on both cards.

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GIVEAWAY ON THE JUSTRITE BLOG!

Today as part of Tutorial Tuesday we are giving away our SVG Shabby Chic Autumn Leaves Digital Cut File Download.  Simply use this Coupon Code  FALL (all caps no spaces) during check out to receive this JustRite Cut File for Absolutely FREE! 

Coupon Code Expires on September 16th at midnight EST.

Plus we are also putting on sale the Shabby Chic Autumn Leave Clear Set on Sale - Save 25% off - sale also ends at midnight on Tuesday September 16th.

Simply answer today's giveaway questions--*ON THE JUSTRITE BLOG*.  Have you ever used the Bokeh Technique in a papercrafting project?  What watercolor technique would you like to see in Part III of Heidi's watercolor Series.

Remember that you can double your chances of winning by leaving comments On the JustRite Blog and on Heidi's Video. 

Don't forget to show Heidi a little love when you watch her video - give her a thumbs up.

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Thank you so much for stopping by today!

I hope you enjoy the tutorials!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite® Papercraft CR-03870 Shabby Chic Autumn Leaves Clear Stamps, CR-02133 Extra Grand Holiday Sentiments Clear Stamps
Paper:  Strathmore Watercolor Paper and Mixed Media Paper; Cardstock-Dark Cherry, Dark Brown; Gold Mirror Cardstock-The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Ink/Watercolors: Distress Inks-Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon, Squeezed Lemonade, Mowed Lawn, Fired Brick, Peeled Paint, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Antique Linen--The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store; Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Espresso Truffle; Twinkling H2O's-Dreamsicle, Golden Monarch, Hot Cinnamon, Playful Peony, Lemongrass, Green Tea, Golden Opal, Cedar Wood, Chestnut Brown
Dies:  JustRite® Custom Dies SW-04950 Nested Cloud and Tag Dies
SVG Files:  SVG-03870 Shabby Chic Autumn Leaves Digital Cut Files Download for CR-03870, SVG-02133 Extra Grand Holiday Sentiments Digital Cut Files Download for CR-02133
Ribbon:  May Arts Gold Metallic String, Burnt Rust Seam Binding--The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Accessories:  Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool,  Paint Brushes, ButterBeeScraps Bronze Filigree Embellishment (Item #940-B), Acrylic Bling, Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49', Silhouette Cameo

JustRite Papercraft - Tutorial Tuesday - SVG Files Masking Technique

Hello blogging friends!  It's time for another Tutorial Tuesday with JustRite Papercraft.  For this Tutorial Tuesday I will be showing you how to do the Masking technique with stamping and coordinating SVG Cut Files.  Using the SVG Cut Files is so quick and easy!  No more fussy cutting the stamped images.

Here is a look at the card I designed using CR-02041 Garden Tools Clear Stamps and the coordinating SVG-02041 SVG Garden Tools Digital Cut Download.  To see more photos and a video tutorial hop on over to the JustRite Inspiration Blog and check it out!  

This week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway.

We loved to know if you have used the masking technique in any of your projects? Simply leave us a comment on the JustRite Inspiration Blog--click HERE or on my Tutorial Tuesday Video--SVG Files Masking Technique for your chance to win the Garden Tools Clear Stamp with any 2014 April Release Background Stamp of your choice.

Don't forget to subscribe to the JustRite Papercraft YouTube Channel!

Also if you like the video please click the Like button on YT and give us a thumbs up.  Also leave us a comment and let us know what you think. We would appreciate it so much!  

To find out who the WINNER of the Gelato Gift Set from last weeks Giveaway click HERE!

Now it wouldn't be fair for us to make you "need" to own some Gelatos -- without a little JustRite enabling right?  So we are having a Faber-Castelle Sale - Save 25% off Gelatos and 30% off Stamper Big Brush Pens (when the Big Brush Pens are sold out we will not be restocking them -supplies are limited - shop early for the best selection of Stamper's Big Brush Pens).  Click HERE to visit the store.  

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite® Papercraft CR-02041 Garden Tools Clear Stamps
Paper:  Simply Smooth White, Light Green, Aqua
Ink/Markers:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Rich Cocoa Ink; Spectrum Noir™ Markers CT1, CT2, CT3, CG1, CG2, IB1, IB2, IB3, JG1, JG2, JG3, CR10, CR8, PL1, PL2, IG1, IG2, GG1, GG2, GG3, GG4, TN1, TN2, EB5, Blender
SVG Files:   JustRite® Papercraft SVG-02041 SVG Garden Tools Digital Cut Download
Dies:  Spellbinders Paper Arts® S5-019 Labels Eight, S6-006 Branching Out
Accessories:  Ranger Diamond Stickles, Glossy Accents; Clear Micro Beads; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'

New Oceans - 3D M-Bossabilites Folder-Inks-Glitter & Glue Tutorial

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I have a tutorial to share with you using some of my favorite products--Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko inks and  3D M-Bossabilities.  

Here is the card that I designed using the new E3D-001 Shell Beauty 3D M-Bossabilities folder from Spellbinders Creative Arts™.  The background has several layers of inks, gesso, glue and glitter and I am so happy with how it turned out.

I started out by added a few different colors of ink directly on to the folder using Inkblushers applicators.  I used Versa Magic Aloe Vera, Turquoise Gem, Wheat and Sahara Sand inks to cover the entire folder.

Next I used the Grand Calibur® Machine and a piece of Simply Smooth Ivory with the inked up folder to emboss the image.  Once I removed the paper from the folder I added a little more ink to highlight some of the embossed areas.  

Then to soften the colors and add another element of texture I dry brushed gesso over the entire piece.

Once the gesso was dry (it only takes a couple of minutes to dry) then I used a makeup sponge to lightly apply Scrap Happy Sheer Glue from The Rubber Cafe around the outer edges and worked my way in towards the center but I didn't cover the entire piece.

Next comes the fun part!  One of the things I love about the Scrap Happy Sheer Glue is that even once the glue is dry it still remains tacky and it works perfectly for a light application of glitter.  Before I added the glitter I sprinkled some Stampendous Gilded Mica Fragments and then I added the You're So Fine Glitter Diamond Clear Cool Highlights.  The You're So Fine Glitter is an ultra light glitter and it is very easy to work with--just rub it in with your fingers--easy peasy!  Look at all the glittery goodness!

Once I had the background done then I started to assemble the card.  I used Frosted Teal and Kraft paper from DiscountCardstock.com, S6-001 5 x 7 Matting Basics A and S6-002 

5 x 7 Matting Basics B die templates from Spellbinders.  I used  F-648 New Oceans stamp from The Rubber Cafe for the sentiment and I fussy cut it in to blocks, inked the edges with Memento Rich Cocoa and then I added 3D Foam Squares for a little dimension.  

Towards the bottom I added 1.5 Champagne Netting from Really Reasonable Ribbon and then I filled MB2-001 Circles One-Bronze (Bezel) with some Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, shells, You're So Fine Glitter Diamond Clear Cool Highlights and  Pearl Jellie Dots.  I tied True Hemp 4mm Hemp Twisted Rope on to the ends of the bezel, tied the ends and glued the rope in place.

I had a lot of creative fun making this card and I hope you enjoy the tutorial!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  The Rubber Cafe F-648 New Oceans
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth Ivory, Kraft, Frosted Teal
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Versa Magic Aloe Vera, Turquoise Gem, Wheat, Sahara Sand, Memento Rich Cocoa, Inkblushers
Dies:  Spellbinders Creative Arts™ Grand Calibur® Machine, S6-001 5 x 7 Matting Basics A, S6-002 
5 x 7 Matting Basics B, E3D-001 Shell Beauty 3D M-Bossabilities, MB2-001 Circles One-Bronze (Bezel)
Accessories:  The Rubber Cafe Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, You're So Fine Glitter Diamond Clear Cool Highlights, Pearl Jellie Dots, Stick "EM" Up Tool, Stampendous Gilded Mica Fragments; Really Reasonable Ribbon 1.5 Champagne Netting, True Hemp 4mm Hemp Twisted Rope; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares; White Acrylic Gesso, Sponge Brush, Makeup Sponge

Sneak Peek: Spellbinders™ Summer Spectacular Day 8

This contest is now closed.  Thank you for all of you wonderful comments!!

Hello blogging friends!  I am so happy to have you join me today and I am thrilled to be introducing the NEW LF-015 Grand Decorative Circles One die template set from Spellbinders™.  I know how much you all love the Nestablities® Decorative Elelments die templates with the decorative edges and now you will be able to have and create so many beautiful projects using the Grand Nestabilites® Decorative Elements die templates with the decorative edges. Think of all the fabulous projects you will be able to create!  

 

LF-015 Grand Decorative Circles One

MSRP US$49.99

Approximate Die Templates Sizes:

1: 4 ¾”

2: 5 ¾”

3: 6 ¼”

4: 7 7/8”

 

Here is my first project that I have to share with you using the LF-015 Grand Decorative Circles One die template and shrink art.  Did you ever create with Shinky Dinks when you were little or do your kids create with them now?  Who knew Shrinky Dinks could look so glamorous and beautiful LOL!  Below I have a full tutorial to share with you on how I created this sweet little Paris shrink art pin.

Supplies

Spellbinders Paper Arts:  Grand Calibur® Machine, LF-015 Grand Decorative Circles One, S5-145 French Frills Samantha Walker Designer Collection

Cross Promotional Partners:

JustRite Papercraft:  CL-03790 Paris Background Stamp

The Rubber Cafe':  Clear Rhinestones, Stick "EM" Up Tool

Other products used:

K & B Innovations Inc. Shrinky Dinks Crystal Clear, White, Black

Copic:  Air Brush System, Markers - YG63, B04, R85, 100

Tsukineko StazOn Metallic Silver Ink

Ranger Glossy Accents

Oven and Pin Back

For my project I used die templates one, two and three in the LF-015 Grand Decorative Circles One die template set, with the smallest die template being number one.  I started by using the Grand Calibur® Machine to die cut the shrink plastic.

For the smallest circle in the LF-015 Grand Decorative Circles One die template set I used Tsukineko StazOn Metallic Silver Ink and CL-03790 Paris Background Stamp from JustRite Papercraft to stamp the background image on to the shrink plastic before removing the die template, using the die template as a stencil.  I set this aside to dry for a few minutes and then carefully removed the shrink plastic from the die template. 

I also die cut the Eiffel Tower from the S5-145 French Frills die template set from the Samantha Walker Designer Collection using Black Shrink Plastic. 

Once I had all of the Shrink Plastic die cut then I put it in the oven to shrink it down, following the instructions on the package.  Here is a picture of the largest die template used and the die cut once it was shrunk down.  Even once it is shrunk down it still maintains all of the detail!

Here is another picture with some of the die cuts once they were shrunk down in size.

I wanted to have the largest circle black but I didn't happen to have a large enough piece of the black shrink plastic so I used the Copic Air Brush System and Copic marker 100 Black to color the shrink plastic to match my project. 

I used Crystal Clear Shrink Plastic for the smallest circle and I wanted to add some color so I airbrushed the back side of the die cut using Copic markers YG63, B04 and R85.

Here is a picture of all the die cuts before I assembled the pin.

I used Glossy Accents to layer and adhere all of the pieces together.  Then I added Clear Rhinestones  from The Rubber Cafe' using the Stick "EM" Up Tool for perfect placement.  To finish of the pin I covered the entire piece with Glossy Accents and added a pin back. 

Check it out!  Here is a picture so you can see just how much everything shrunk down in size!  

For my second project I designed a large shape card using LF-015 Grand Decorative Circles One, S5-145 French Frills and S5-146 Botanical Swirls and Accents from the Samantha Walker Designer Collection.

Supplies

Spellbinders Paper Arts:  Grand Calibur® Machine, LF-015 Grand Decorative Circles One, S5-145 French Frills and S5-146 Botanical Swirls and Accents from the Samantha Walker Designer Collection. 

Cross Promotional Partners:

JustRite Papercraft:  CL-02195 Greetings From Paris 

The Rubber Cafe':  Clear Rhinestones, Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, Stick "EM" Up Tool

Other products used:

Discount Cardstock:  Simply Smooth White, Soot, Pop-Tone Pink Lemonade

Really Reasonable Ribbon:  Noelle White Crochet Lace Trim, Pink Crushed Ribbon

Pro 31 Designs:  Rhinestone Ribbon Slider, Circle Pearl Spray

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares 

I hope you love the NEW LF-015 Grand Decorative Circles One die template as much as I do!  Thank you so much for visiting my blog today and following along with the Spellbinders Blog Frenzy.  This is going to be another Amazing Release and I hope you have been inspired to create!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

The Sneak Peek: Spellbinders™ Summer Spectacular! Begins on June 21st and will end on June 28th, 2012.  It consists of 24 individual prizes and one grand prize drawing.  Enter the Sneak Peek: Spellbinders™ Summer Spectacular! by visiting the participating blogs each day. 

At the end of each blog post, click on the "Enter HERE" to open the entry form. You may only enter once from each blog each day. 

Spellbinders™ will randomly draw one winner from each participating blog to receive that blog’s newly revealed dies. The Grand Prize Winner will be randomly drawn from the pool of entrants who sent entry forms from each and every participating blog during the 48 hours each blog was open. For the full list of official rules please click RULES.

**Enter the contest by clicking HERE**

Don’t forget to visit the other participating blogs for more chances to win!

Holly Simoni

Christine Emberson

Questions? ContestQuestions@Spellbinders.us  No entries will be accepted at this email address. 

If you missed any of the other days here is a link list.

June 21

Becca Feeken

Kazan Clark

Julie Overby

June 22

Cindy Echtinaw

Sherry Cheever

Beate Johns

June 23

Judy Hays

Debbie Seyer

Nina Bracket

June 24

Debbie Olson

Michelle Woerner

Samantha Walker

June 25

Teresa Horner

Latisha Yoast

Donna Salazar

June 26

Linda Duke

Iwona Palamountain

Julianna Hudgins

June 27
Ken Oliver
Theresa Momber
Becky Fleck

Thank you Spellbinders for another Amazing Release!!!