Have A Wonderful Time | DecoArt | Monoprint Monday

Welcome back to another Monoprint Monday!
                           
Yes, it's another card!  What can I say, I'm currently trying to build up my stash of cards.
                            

             

This card was inspired by Gemma Hynes, and her awesome cards that she shared on her Facebook Page in June (HERE).
             
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MATERIALS

              

PAPER & CARDSTOCK
                        
Sheena Douglass White Stamping Card
Black Cardstock
                                  
STAMPS
                            
"Simply Scriptly" by Crafter's Companion
            
STICKERS
                            
"Chit Chat" by Tim Holtz
          
PAINT & INK
                 
DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paints:
Bahama Blue
Primary Yellow
Pumpkin
True Red
                     
Posca Paint Marker PC-1MR - White
                    

COMMONLY USED TOOLS AND ADHESIVES
ARE LISTED ON THE SUPPLIES PAGE 
FOUND HERE
   

         

Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx

   

Don't Forget To Be Owlsome | Monoprint Monday | DecoArt

Firstly, my apologies for missing Monoprint Monday last week!  I'm hoping to continue this series for a good few weeks at least, so watch this space!
         
This week is a card featuring my favourite paints by DecoArt, the Americana range.
                            

                    

MATERIALS

              

PAPER & CARDSTOCK
                        
Sheena Douglass White Stamping Card
Black Cardstock
8" x 8" Card Blank 
                                  
STENCILS
                            
Alphabet Stencil by That Craft Place
            
DIES
                  
"Twit Twoo" Mixed Media Die Set by Die'Sire
            
PAINT & INK
                 
DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paints:
Bahama Blue
Primary Yellow
True Red

Posca Paint Marker PC-1MR - White
UniPin Fine Line Pens - Black
                         

COMMONLY USED TOOLS AND ADHESIVES
ARE LISTED ON THE SUPPLIES PAGE 
FOUND HERE
                 

         

Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx

   

Gel Printing using Leaves | DecoArt Americana

I recently treated myself to a gel printing plate, something I've had on my Amazon wishlist for a long time.
                          
Oh boy was this a good purchase! So much fun has been had just getting used to using the gel plate! 

This brings us to today's blog post, and a new series for this blog: 

MONOPRINT MONDAY
                            

             

This technique is not a new one, indeed it was discovered on and inspired by many wonderful creators on YouTube, so thanks go to them.
                                

                           

MATERIALS

              

PAPER & CARDSTOCK
                        
Sheena Douglass White Stamping Card
6"x6" White Card Blanks
Coordinating Coloured Card from my stash
Black Cardstock
                                  
STAMPS
                            
Tim Holtz "Simple Sayings CMS155"
            
DIES
                  
First Edition - Varsity Alphabet
            
PAINT & INK
                 
DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint:
Primary Yellow
Bright Orange
Royal Fuchsia
Purple Rain
Margarita
Bright Green
Turquoise Blue
Desert Turquoise
Bahama Blue
                         

COMMONLY USED TOOLS AND ADHESIVES
ARE LISTED ON THE SUPPLIES PAGE 
FOUND HERE
             
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Thank you as always for popping by. Don't forget to return each Monday for a new gel printing project. 
          

xxSAMxx

   

Butterfly Greeting Card | Distress Ink

Following on from yesterday's post featuring the Cube Clamshell Gift Box, I often have scraps of inked or painted backgrounds left from such projects. 
              
I try to make use of these, usually turning them into greeting cards.
                            

               

This card features a favourite technique of mine, using acetate as the card front.
                   

       

MATERIALS

                                     

For most of the supplies used, visit yesterday's post HERE.
                                                          

OTHER MATERIALS
                  
Dark Brown Cardstock
A5 Card Blank
Heavyweight Acetate
"True Colours" A5 Stamp Set by Sheena Douglass
Arteza Oil-based Paint Marker (white)
       
COMMONLY USED TOOLS AND ADHESIVES
ARE LISTED ON THE SUPPLIES PAGE 
FOUND HERE
                 

           

Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx

   

Using Colouring Pages | CARDS

You may recall this Set of Planner Dividers I shared 6 weeks ago

Well this week I finally got round to using the other half of each colouring page, to make these greeting cards!
                            

                 

You can find all the Spectrum Noir colour combos used HERE, otherwise that only leaves the cards to show you, my creative friends!
                 

                 

                   

                 

                   

                 

                 

               

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Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx

   

Don't Forget To Be Owlsome | Die'sire | Distress Ink

This card was so much fun to make!
This "Twit Twoo" die set from Crafter's Companion makes an amazing card topper.
                              

             

The pieces making up the patchwork background  were left over after cutting out the owl (and from the last two days projects seen HERE and HERE!)

                          

MATERIALS

              

PAPER & CARDSTOCK
                        
Sheena Douglass - Stamping Card * [Amazon]
 Watercolour Card [Crafter's Companion]
Matt Black Cardstock [Crafter's Companion]
                                  
DIES
                  
Die'sire Twit Twoo Die Set [Crafter's Companion]
            
STAMPS
                  
Textures "Journal Jottings" [Crafter's Companion]
Sheena Douglass - Simply Scriptly (discontinued)
Tim Holtz CMS186 Cracks and Specks * [Amazon]
Tim Holtz CMS185 Grid and Croc * [Amazon]
   
PAINT & INK

Winsor & Newton White Gesso * [Amazon]
Posca PC-1MR Paint Markers * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Black Soot * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Hickory Smoke * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Barn Door * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Adandoned Coral * [Amazon]
Archival Ink - Jet Black * [Amazon]
Archival Ink - Watering Can * [Amazon]
Archival Ink - Red Geranium * [Amazon]
Spectrum Noir - Art Liner - Black * [Amazon]
                                                       

OTHER MATERIALS
                  
Bakers Twine
       
COMMONLY USED TOOLS AND ADHESIVES
ARE LISTED ON THE SUPPLIES PAGE 
FOUND HERE

           

Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx

   

Valentines Card for Men | Distress Ink

Following on from yesterdays card I'm sticking with the same colour scheme today.
       
This card may be best suited for valentines day, but I'm always fashionably late so why change the habit of a lifetime?!
                            

               

I cut out the heart freehand, intentionally going for a lopsided look.
                        

MATERIALS

              

PAPER & CARDSTOCK
                        
Sheena Douglass - Stamping Card * [Amazon]
 Watercolour Card [Crafter's Companion]
Matt Black Cardstock [Crafter's Companion]
                                            
STAMPS
                  
Tim Holtz CMS155 Simple Sayings * [Amazon]
Textures "Journal Jottings" [Crafter's Companion]
Tim Holtz CMS186 Cracks and Specks * [Amazon]
Tim Holtz CMS185 Grid and Croc * [Amazon]
 
PAINT & INK

Winsor & Newton White Gesso * [Amazon]
Posca PC-1MR Paint Markers * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Black Soot * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Hickory Smoke * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Barn Door * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Adandoned Coral * [Amazon]
Archival Ink - Jet Black * [Amazon]
Archival Ink - Watering Can * [Amazon]
Archival Ink - Red Geranium * [Amazon]
Spectrum Noir - Art Liner - Black * [Amazon]
                                                       

COMMONLY USED TOOLS AND ADHESIVES
ARE LISTED ON THE SUPPLIES PAGE 
FOUND HERE

      

           

Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx

   

Tri-fold Shutter Card | Distress Ink

I simply LOVE creating inky backgrounds!
          
Over the next 3 days I will share with you 3 different cards using the same inky backgrounds.
       
You can of course create these in any colour, be sure to tag #thecrippledcrafter on social media to show me your cards using any of my ideas.
                            

               

Whilst Tri-Fold Shutter Cards are not a new concept, I created this pattern myself, to fit in an A6 Envelope.  
             
      If anyone would me to post the instructions for this A6 Tri-Fold Shutter Card or how to create these inky backgrounds be sure to leave a comment below!
        

The card folds completely flat for posting in an A6 Envelope

                       

MATERIALS

                

PAPER & CARDSTOCK
                        
Sheena Douglass - Stamping Card * [Amazon]
 Watercolour Card [Crafter's Companion]
Matt Black Cardstock [Crafter's Companion]
                                  
DIES
                  
Sizzix Framelits - Circles * [Amazon]
Sizzix Framelits - Scalloped Circles * [Amazon]

            
STAMPS
                  
"Loving Thoughts" [Crafter's Companion]
Tim Holtz CMS186 Cracks and Specks * [Amazon]
Tim Holtz CMS185 Grid and Croc * [Amazon]
 
PAINT & INK
 
VersaMark Ink Pad * [Amazon]
Hero Arts White Embossing Powder * [Amazon]
Winsor & Newton White Gesso * [Amazon]
Posca PC-1MR Paint Markers * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Black Soot * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Hickory Smoke * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Barn Door * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Adandoned Coral * [Amazon]
Archival Ink - Jet Black * [Amazon]
Archival Ink - Watering Can * [Amazon]
Archival Ink - Red Geranium * [Amazon]
Spectrum Noir - Art Liner - Black * [Amazon]
                                                       

OTHER MATERIALS
                  
Black Self-Adhesive Gems
                  
COMMONLY USED TOOLS AND ADHESIVES
ARE LISTED ON THE SUPPLIES PAGE 
FOUND HERE

    

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Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx

   

Lobster Card | Spectrum Noir | Colorista

I've got my colouring mojo back again, I'm pleased to say!
                 
I didn't realise how long it had been since I did some colouring!  
                     
I just love the Colorista Marker Pads from Crafter's Companion.  They are fun, great quality, and in 2 different sizes, versatile too!
                            

               

This card was to easy to make! Just trim the coloured panel into 4 evenly sized strips, glue to an 8x8 card blank, and stamp a sentiment!
                   
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MATERIALS

              

PAPER & CARDSTOCK
                        
5X7 Colorista "Under The Sea" Marker Pad 
[Crafter's Companion]

8x8 Card Blanks * [Amazon]
                                  
STAMPS
                            
Tim Holtz "Simple Sayings" CMS155 [Loobie Crafts]
            
PAINT & INK
                  
Archival Ink - Jet Black * [Amazon]
                         
SPECTRUM NOIR PRODUCTS

                  

SN Markers [Crafter's Companion]
                                     
COMMONLY USED TOOLS AND ADHESIVES
ARE LISTED ON THE SUPPLIES PAGE 
FOUND HERE
      

                 

           

Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx

   

Oh Deer! | Spectrum Noir | Colorista

Ever forget a dear friends birthday?
               
I know I do! So I spent severl hours lovingly colouring this beautiful deer image from the "Enchanted Forest" Colorist Pad, using my Spectrum Noir Markers!
                            

               

I'm always rubbish and remembering birthdays, but I hope this card, with funny sentiment rendered me forgiven.
                   

       

MATERIALS

              

PAPER & CARDSTOCK
                        
Colorista A4 "Enchanted Forest" Marker Pad [Crafter's Companion]

A4 Centura Pearl - Trends [Crafter's Companion]

Sheena Douglass - Stamping Card * [Amazon]

Matt Black Cardstock [Crafter's Companion]

A3 Heavyweight Acetate [Crafter's Companion]
                                  
STAMPS
                            
Dovecraft Mini Alphabet Block
            
DIES
                  
First Edition Alphabet Dies
                           
SPECTRUM NOIR PRODUCTS

                  

SN Markers [Crafter's Companion]
                              
COMMONLY USED TOOLS AND ADHESIVES
ARE LISTED ON THE SUPPLIES PAGE 
FOUND HERE
      

         

         

Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx

   

Fairy Card | Daisy's Jewels & Crafts

Throughout 2017 I was priviledged to be a member of the Daisy's Jewels & Crafts Design Team.
                     
Here was one of my last creations whilst part of this fabulous team.
                            

               

I love the doll-like appearance of this fairy!  

The background was created with Distress Ink and the image watercoloured with a mix of Distress Ink and Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers. 
                   
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MATERIALS

              

PAPER & CARDSTOCK
                        
Sheena Douglass - Stamping Card * [Amazon]
 Watercolour Card [Crafter's Companion]
Matt Black Cardstock [Crafter's Companion]
Core'dinations 12X12 - Brights * [Amazon]
                                  
STAMPS
                            
Fabulous Fairy [Daisy's Jewels & Crafts]
Sheena Douglass - Trust [Crafter's Companion]
            
STENCILS
                  
Pebbles Stencil [Daisy's Jewels & Crafts]
            
PAINT & INK
                  
VersaMark Ink Pad * [Amazon]
Hero Arts White Embossing Powder * [Amazon]
Archival Ink - Jet Black * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Twisted Citron * [Amazon]

Distress Ink - Mustard Seed * [Amazon]

Distress Ink - Broken China * [Amazon]

Distress Ink - Abandoned Coral * [Amazon]

                         

SPECTRUM NOIR PRODUCTS

                  

Aqua Markers [Crafter's Companion]
                                     
COMMONLY USED TOOLS AND ADHESIVES
ARE LISTED ON THE SUPPLIES PAGE 
FOUND HERE
      

                     

             

Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx

   

Duck!

Hello friends. I'm back after too long neglecting my blog! 
                           
Today I would like to share with you a card and matching fridge magnets made some time ago now!
                  

                     

                                             

MATERIALS

              

PAPER & CARDSTOCK
                        
8x8 Card Blanks * [Amazon]
Sheena Douglass - Stamping Card * [Amazon]
Neenah Solar White [Crafter's Companion]
 Watercolour Card [Crafter's Companion]
Matt Black Cardstock [Crafter's Companion]
Core'dinations - Darks * [Amazon]
                                  
STAMPS
                            
DIGI STAMP: "Ducks In The Rain" [LC Designs] 
Tim Holtz Block Upper Cling Stamps * [Amazon]
            
DIES
                  
Docrafts Nesting Circles Dies * [Amazon]
First Edition Alphabet Dies
            
PAINT & INK
                  
VersaMark Ink Pad * [Amazon]
Hero Arts White Embossing Powder * [Amazon]
Posca PC-1MR Paint Markers * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Cracked Pistachio * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Lucky Clover * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Blueprint Sketch * [Amazon]
Distress Ink - Faded Jeans * [Amazon]
                         
SPECTRUM NOIR PRODUCTS

                  

SN Markers [Crafter's Companion]
Sparkles [Crafter's Companion]
Art Liners [Crafter's Companion]
(full colour list below)
                              
OTHER MATERIALS
                  
Stapler and Staples
A4 Magnet Sheet * [Amazon]
       
COMMONLY USED TOOLS AND ADHESIVES
ARE LISTED ON THE SUPPLIES PAGE 
FOUND HERE

                     

                         

                  

           

Thank you as always for popping by.
          

xxSAMxx