In Love with Grunge Paper...

I just bought the Tim Holtz's Grunge Paper from Made With Love so today I made it into 3D flowers and butterflies on my altered notebook.

Immediately I fall in love with this grunge paper and it is so easy to use. I like the texture of the paper as it was so easy to shape the petals of the flowers and it more durable than normal paper. No wonder so many people use this for flower embellishment.

I bought a new note book from bookshop and I turn into this as a birthday gift for Jill. I used the paper from DCWV-Rustic stack and as you know I like this stack a lot.

After I stamped the flowers and butterflies on the grunge paper, I used distress ink to colour them and shaped them into the way that I want.

Letters used are from QuicKutz Diesel and stamps are mostly from Hero Arts.

These flowers stamp is a free stamp from Crafty Stamper magazine...I like this magazine and it a must have magazine every month :)

Background stamp is from Hero Art...

And finally I spray the Tattered Angels - Pearl to complete the whole creation.

I hope she like this little gift that I made for her.

Watercolour on Tilda...

Yup...these are the two Magnolia that I have used water-colouring...

Such a long time I have abandon my water-colouring skill and lucky I am still able to control the colour quite well.

Well...I will continue with other image and stay tune to look out more...

My Hero...

Who is my Hero???

Yes...answer is my dear Mr. Bear :)

I made another card for coming father's day and this time I'm using only Quickutz and embossing...no stamping at all.

This is from the paper doll series, medieval time is my hero's favourite...I think that is why he is my hero...hee hee...

Very simple card, just need to roll the EpicSix.

This is my first time making a card without rubber stamp.

JDA Father's Day Card Competition

This is the 1st competition from JDA this year and is a Father's Day card.

This very challenging and it is not easy to think of what stamps, papers and embellishment to use.

Honestly, I used more than a week to think of the layout and the whole idea of it...like how to match...but when I started it, my sketch become useless as things keep changing and inspiration comes one after another one.

It is quite lucky that I got these stamp in time, and they are from JudiKins.

I don't know how many distress ink colours I have used, I have no idea that how many different colours of Tattered Angels that I have used too...is like cocktail mixing to me... :)

At last it so good to see the finished product...phewwww...

I coloured the butterfly with my favourite colour pencil Caren D'ache with Sansodor for colour blending.

I stamped the compass three times to make into 3 layers and each layer I sprayed with different colour of Tattered Angels.

Wording die cuts are from QuicKutz - Diesel.

The two wooden keys I bought it from China Town at one of the button shop. This shop is very interesting, they sell lots of different buttons, from metal to plastic, from plastic to metal...all come with different shapes. Do visit there when you have free time, you will definitely enjoy the shopping.

I used Distress Ink - Vintage Photo to colour the wooden keys and once they dried, I applied a layer of All Purpose Ink from Tsukineko to get the shimmering effect.

Making this card is not the matter to win the competition or not, it is my passion when making it. While I'm making it I think of my father, to me my father, he is a super hero. He is so special and a creative person. Of course not to forget me beloved mummy as well on this special Mother's Day, she is also a wonderful mother to me, without them I won't be able to enjoy my life now...

I love you Mum and Dad, miss you so much...♥♥♥

Stamp Used: Mount Vesuvius from Judikins

Compass from Judikins

Typewriter wording from Hero Arts

Butterflies from Hero Arts

You are Special from Hero Arts

Thank you from Penny Black

Paper used: Rustic from DCWV

Card Stock from DCWV

Letters: Diesel from QuicKutz

Colours: Distress Inks

Tattered Angels

Colour pencils

When Judikins meets Hero Arts...

I got the Angel and Celtic background stamp from JDA just a few hours ago and my inspiration just flow out from my brain...that is really fast...

This is a simple card that I just need 30mins to complete.

Very simple colouring, what you need the most is distress ink and a sponge. Just rub and rub and rub the distress colours that you like onto the Angel image.

Lastly I touched up the card with straw string, a butterfly from Hero Arts and spray with pearl Tattered Angels...yes angel again :P

Stamp used:

Background from Judikins - Celtic Background

Image from Judikins - Heaven Sent

Butterfly from Hero Arts clear stamp

You can try your own now...is so simple.

Mod Podge Project - Door Hanger

Using the latest clear stamp from Hero Arts to decorate this door hanger. These series of stamps is so fun to play with and you can create lot of interesting project.

I choose to use the pattern paper from Graphic 45 for this distress project.

Distress inks used are Mustard Seed, Dried Marigold and Broken China.

This is the door hanger chipboard that I bought from Spotlight.

Only at $1.75 each...good deal right?

I used the All Purpose Ink from Tsukineko to paint the edge just to cover the wood base colour.

The back.

The front side before the layout. Once you glue the pattern paper on to the door hanger, don't forget to sand all the edges so that you will gave the smooth surface at the cutting edge.

After completed all the layout, I paint the crackle paint onto the wording and do a mess spray of the Tattered Angel...pearl is the most ideal colour to choose for final touch up.

Think About It....

Truly Scrumptious - Challenge 31 Hidden Message

Happy Labour Day...and National Scrapbook Day...

Blue blue blue...distress can be any colours...but I did counter that most of the time I only think about brown and vintage brown.

Using these new series of Hero Arts rubber stamps, I really enjoy so much that I can tried with different style and colours of distress.

If you like to do distress art then don't miss this series of stamp from Hero Arts.

The flowers that I used originally is white and I used the method from Irene and I really like the result and in future I buy stock up more white colour flowers so that I can change it to the colours that I like.

Hope you enjoy this card as I did.

Simply Handmade...from Hero Arts

Friday Sketchers - Sketch #100

Stampavie and More - Challenge #92 Distressing

These stamps are from Hero Arts and they are so cool...

The moment I saw the stamp in the catalogue, I already have the distress idea in my mind. And now here is my result of distress.

I used Distress Ink to do the colouring, a bit of water colour effect and the colours are so outstanding.

The background pattern paper is from DCWV - The Crafty stack, you can see the antique sewing machine and some sewing tools...its just match my stamps.

This is my power of distress... :) distress from office work.

Something New...

Just completed this card...

The reason I made it is because of the Martha Stewart's border punch...

I just got it today and wanted to try the border punch once I reached home...and this is really good, this is the type of border that I keep looking for.

This punch I got it from Art Republic from Novena Square...but they don't offer any discount that I used to get from JDA... :(

Anyway, this round I tried with blue and orange combination...very brave of me but still not too bad, the blue really make the orange outstanding.

Rubber stamp is from Penny Black Gift of Flower...is new block from 2010.

Worth of having this border punch...go and grab it now... :)

Something Simple...

I made this yesterday...is something simple just a lace for embellishment...no buttons and flowers as I found that flower is not suitable for this little boy.

I choose this pattern paper to match the frogs...hehehe...

Yah just a simple one...

Distress Power is Back...

I never think of this little cute bear can be used with distress method until I saw my pattern paper from Graphic 45. This pattern paper in under the series of Commuique Collection 2009 and the theme just good for my letter posting bear.

In line with the letter posting, I choose to use the lettering embossing folder underlying the image of the card. What a perfect match :)

The 2 distress that I used are Vintage Photo and Old Paper...is a must have colours if you like to have this kind of distress effect.

Pattern papers from Graphic 45 mostly come with 2 sided and for this pattern paper that I'm using, the back of the paper is the vintage stamps where I have cut it out and made it into the embellishment on the top left of the card.

Simple card without many embellishment...but lots of distress here and there :)

Lastly I stamped a "miss you" wording from Penny Black at the bottom left of the card.

Distress is still my favourite way...

Fish Dreams...

Friday Sketch- Sketch 99

I bought the pattern long time ago from Made with Love, this is from Flair Designs. This morning I found out that this pattern paper so match with my rubber stamp design Fish Dreams from Penny Black 1998.

I like the wording, I wish I may...I wish I might...

Again, I'm using blue and green to match the paper as well as my colouring, I like the layout and really enjoy making the card.

Here is the inside of the card and you can see how I like to use my new bought embossing folder with the distress ink. I'm a kind of hook on to this embossing folder and seems like I will try to use it in most of my card making.

Slow and Sweet...

Sketch Saturday - Week #100

This is sweet, from Sarah Kay - A Kiss For Chloe

I'm using my new bought embossing folder from Cuttlebug and the embossing effect is so amazing by using my EpicSix :)

Thanks to JDA again for bringing in such a wonderful embossing folder and I really hope for more to come...including my long waiting Magnolia ♥

For this card, I have slightly improved on my edge distress and the colours spread so evenly. I need to have more practice.

Material used

Stamp: Sarah Kay

Card Stock: DCWV

Colouring: Caran D'ache colour pencil with blender Sansodor

Embellishment: Robin's Nest Drop

Sarah Kay - Picnics of Daisies

Friday Sketch - Challenge #97

Once I decided the colors of pattern papers to match for the layout, I just use less than 20mins to complete it. Recently I like to use the leaves and to go with the flower embellishment, I just like the combination with more than just greenery and yet with some orange and yellows...

I have to do another rounds of shopping to get some roses and leaves to go with my upcoming project as my stock level is running low...

Making a simple card on a simple Sunday...have fun...

Mod Podge Project - Recycle Empty Toilet Paper Roll

This is very simple and easy to made...

I have the idea to reuse it when I saw this empty toilet paper roll...I just wanna turn into something that I can use or as a decoration.

After searching through the net, I finally got the idea of turning this empty roll into a memo card holder.

I started to sketch the design and layout...in just a few mins I have my sketch done as well as choosing the pattern papers, embellishments and techniques.

I choose to use the pattern paper from DCWV - Rustic, this series really very good in doing distress.

Before I start, I distress the 2 edges with a metal ruler...

Crush the paper into a ball...

Reopen the paper to get the wrinkles

Direct apply the distress ink onto the pattern paper

I used Vintage Photo distress ink and you can see the wrinkles more clearly

I start to stamp the background, I choose to use the wordings and clocks, both are from Hero Arts

I stamp the wordings stamp with Versafine Vintage Sepia and after that follow by the clocks with Versafine Onyx Black.

I cut another clock from Graphic 45 pattern paper and attached it onto one of the clock to make it more 3D effect.

I secured it with diamond brad and giving some space in between so that the clock can move freely

After that use the Mod Podge to glue the pattern paper to the empty roll

And here is the end result

I spray lots of different colors of the Tattered Angels on the surface...you can see pink, purple, gold, pearl...it shine under the light

This two butterflies are from Hero Arts and I color them with color pencil, the effect came out as good as using copic...so happy. I applied a layer of clear crackle paint from Ranger on the butterflies and the moving clock.

The last step you need to do is use a big pen knife make a cut on top of the roll so that you can slip the memo card in.

That is...simple and easy...go green ne...

So what you need to do is...next time collect more empty roll and turn them into beautiful craft piece for yourself or as a gift.

I was thinking of putting this on my office work desk, if not then might think of giving away as a gift...just wonder...who wants it ne... *wink*

Mod Podge Project

This box was given by one of my colleague and I have been keeping this for quite sometime. Recently I join the fans of Mod Podge in Facebook and I saw lots of fabulous work from all around the world.

I started this project as I wanted to give it to one of my friend, this is a kind like a small gift for her and I hope that she will like it.

I have been very lazy and tired recently...maybe due to some body hormone changes :)

I bought these paper flowers and leaves from Art Republic, this shop is the new shop that just open recently at Novena Square 3rd level. They have those self packing lose flowers and leave so I'm not too sure which brand they belong to.

I like these roses...is a 3D effect and they blend well with the leaves and I bought together.

I bought the swirl pearl from Art Republic and this is from Prima, quite a reasonable price and it is very easy to use. Again I used lots of butterflies, some are from Graphic 45 pattern paper and the big one is from QuicKutz.

For the base pattern paper, I used lots of Tattered Angels to spray for the distress look, add on I apply layers and layers of distress ink. For finishing, I touch up with Rock Candy the clear Distress Crackle Paint on top the pattern paper and butterflies. Lastly I coated with different colours of Stickles from Ranger and All Purpose Ink from Tsukineko.

Dear friend, I hope you like the surprise that I give to you ♥...