Full of snark and sass...

Hello my crazy crafty friends...

Today is a bit of a different post for me.  This is going to be cram-packed with pictures... you may want to grab a drink and sit down for a this.

So all of these cards and envelopes stemmed for my post I post on Facebook about one sarcastic card in envelope I had made. I basically posted a random open question as who would not get offended if I sent them something really crazy and off the wall.

(This is the pictures posted on the original Facebook post... the other 2 got homes before I decided to take good pictures)

 I did not expect to get nearly as many responses as I did oh, I ended up getting over 35 people saying that they wanted something crazy and sarcastic from me. Hence the psycho project where I decided I would try to make a piece for everyone. 

My Postman is probably going to kill me as I'm going to fill up the mailbox with these... hopefully the envelopes will still give him a good laugh or smile.

Okay so let's get on with it I'm going to make the pictures really large so that you will be able to see the words on the quote stickers. Most of these are from the Tim Holtz snarky stickers.

If you want information on any of the rubber stamps or products I used just leave me a comment and I will happily respond.

 Now for photo overload...

Ok, if you've made it this far, I hope you've had a good laugh at a few of these!! These are some of the most fun I had had in a while. I love trying to match up the characters with the perfect quotes and sayings. I may continue this series ...

Now I have to get all of these addressed and sent to their homes. I'm going to just randomly write on each envelope and card. I will probably this just shuffle them up and go down the list of names and addresses I have and start labeling them. A few have already gone out to homes before this post but the rest are part of the official project.

Have a great day!!

Feeling Foxy on Mail Art Monday

Hello crafty friends!

Happy mail art Monday!

Stamps used:

Cute Fox in coat

Rows of numbers

Typeset Scallop

Today I want to share a fun and bright card using Mary Vogel's awesome fox, and some of my favorite art journal style stamps. 

I started my stamping my scalloped boarder in memento black ink. 

(I then masked this off, sorry I got excited and didn't take pictures until I started coloring).

Next, I stamped the fox from Mary Vogel.  I also masked this off, and used a notecard to mask the space for the address box. I used a black micron to trace the address block. 

(I also drew a few "stitch lines around the address box" before placing the mask back down)

With everything masked off. I used distress oxide ink in peacock feathers to color the background.  To add extra depth I used a Tim Holtz layering stencil (ths061) and added twisted citron distress oxide ink. 

To color everything,  I removed all the masks.  I used blick alcohol markers to color all of the images, then I added extra details with colored pencils and a white paint pen.

Finally,  I stamped my row of numbers in black soot distress oxide ink. 

I hope you've all enjoyed this fun little envelope and feel inspired to create some too!

New stamp release time!!!

Hello crafty friends!!!!

Today is a super fun one for me... it's new stamp release time with Stampotique!

(And one of the releases is designed by me!!!)

I hope you all enjoy these releases as much as I do!!!

See all the stamps released HERE

A2 card using Arwen's new stamp 

"Catelyn"

Close up view

Another A2 card using Arwen's new stamp 

"Catelyn"

Close up of this cutie

A2 card using the new stamp 

"Ack" he's so cute!

I love him do much with this umbrella that I had to create 2 versions!!! 

Close up

A2 card using the new stamp 

"Ack"

Close up

Art journal page using the new 

"Daniel's fairy"

Close up

A little CAS A2 card with the new

"Brainee"

 ....

Ok, now for some A2 samples using my new

"Heads cube 1"

Thank you all for visiting and checking out all of the samples :)

All stamps used are from 

Stampotique Originals 

Living on the Fringe...

Hello Again! 

Today I'm going to share some super fun inspiration for the
Viva Las VegaStamps Monthly Challenge

Stamps Used:
Plate 1510
Evidence Label

Top secret 
Fringe Scientist
Circulatory system
Coffee ring stain
Double coffee ring

Other products used:
Archival ink- jet black
Distress ink-gathered twigs, ground espresso
Versafine ink- vintage sepia
Tim Holtz-index clips and mini paper clips
Tim Holtz- remnant runs
Mica Tiles
A2 sized file card

Starting with my file card base, I stamped my main image "circulatory system" in versafine ink.

I used some ink smushing to distress my card with distress ink. I also edged the card using a blending tool.

On a separate piece of cardstock I stamped the top secret,  and fringe scientist. I used distress ink to grunge them up.



To add extra depth,  I stamped my evidence stamp lightly  as well as my 2 coffee ring stamps (See stamp list above).




Lastly, I added used various remnant runs, clips, and my sheet of mica to finish the card off.

Thank you for visiting!
Hope you are all warm and safe.

Happy Hump Day

Hello Crafty Friends!

I hope you are all having a wonderful day!

Today I want to share a little inspiration for the new challenge over at 

Stampotique Originals Designers Challenge- The challenge is "clean and simple"

 which is something I need a lot more practice with. 

Stamps Used:

Unicorn

Using an A2 card base (minus a 1/8 in boarder) I stamped my unicorn in the center with Memento ink in black. (This ink plays nice with alcohol based markers). 

I used various shades of Blick alcohol markers to color and add shading. I used Zig clean color markers to add a few details as well. Of course, you know unicorns need glitter so I finished off my coloring with a Wink of Stella clear glitter layer over any areas with color. 

To finish off the card, I added a Tim Holtz quote sticker that seemed fitting. 

Have a wonderful day and stay crafty!

Queen of Hearts Mail Art Monday!

Hello Crafty Friends!!

Hope you are having a fabulous
Mail Art Monday!

Stamps Used:

Plate 910B 

(all 3 main stamps are on this plate <3 )

Hearts

The Queen of Hearts

Large Lady on Stool (queen)

French Writing Background

Today I want to share a little Valentines themed happy mail using Viva Las VegaStamps!

I just love this sassy queen! I started by stamping my beautiful queen and quote in memento ink on my A2 card base and envelope.  I used blick alcohol inks to color my queen. I masked off the queen then used Distress inks in Picked raspberry, worn lipstick, and festive berries.  I used Tim Holtz layering stencils to add extra details in the background. 

On the envelope I stamped my hearts in distress ink, festive berries. Using the same color, I stamped the french writing on the card background. 

To finish everything off, I flicked some perfect pearls mist in heirloom gold. 

I hope you are all inspired to create some fun mail art and Valentines love. <3 

New Year, New Release....

Happy New Year!!!!

Did you make it to watch the ball drop? Did you make any New Years resolutions?

I'm not making any this year... just to be me ;)

Ok, what you've all been waiting for... the New stamp release for Stampotique Originals...

New Stamps:

Terri's Rooster

Fowl verse cube

ATC Coin back

Tracy

Sketchie

Look at these cute chicks...

I drew on cute little bikinis to go with one of the new verses

(aka terri's rooster)

Another variation with the new rooster stamp, and verses. 

ATC coin with the new character Tracy... 

I added the new ATC coin back too, but forgot to take a picture... click the stamp link above to see it... it's cute, and super convenient to use!

I love sketchie and her edginess!

I hope you enjoy this new release as much as I do!