Always keep a little beach day in your heart

Hello there!  I've been playing with my Distress Oxide inks lately.  I'm obsessed.  Love the fun effects you can get by just adding water.  So cool!

I've used the Oxide ink to watercolor the stamped image, too.  Then I let it dry and then added some Ice Stickles to create an almost hidden treasure feel to the sand the wheel is stuck in under the sea.  I used Distress crayons to make the token look really old.  Fun!

I'm entering this card into the Unity Show & Tell watercolor challenge.  This is an awesome group on FB for sharing your creations using Unity Stamps.

Recipe:
Distress Oxides - Rusty Hinge, peacock feathers
watercolor paper
water brush
mister, heat tool, Misti
Ranger black Pigment ink
Zing clear embossing pwd
Unity Stamp Co - SMAK 1/18 kit
Ice Stickles
jute twine
Tim Holtz token
Distress Crayons - rusty hinge, peacock feathers

Thanks for stopping by today.

Cindy---

Summer Fun!

Hello there!  I've got a simple, cute card to share with you today.  I created it and then realized the stamp kit is actually discontinued.  So that's a bummer!!

I started off using my Misti and stamping this cute image on my cardbase.  Then I used the backing from the stamp as a mask to cover the stamped image.  Then I took the stencil and Distress ink and created a pattern around the image.  It didn't look finished so I ended up adding more ink to the edges of the card.  And then I used my Zig pen and ruler to add the black frame.  Super simple and quick.

Recipe:
Unity Stamp Co - Happy to Be Me stamp kit
Tim Holtz Distress ink - Tumbled glass
Tim Holtz stencil - Bubbles
black Zig pen/ruler

Thanks for stopping by today :-)

Cindy---

Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge #269

Hello again!  It's time for another wonderful sketch challenge over on the Atlantic Hearts Sketch blog.  Our sketch looks like this for the week:

Recipe:
DCWV - Cranberry Christmas stack - all patterned papers
Plantin Schoolbook  Cricut cart - tag @ 3"
Unity Stamp Co- Pretend You Like This stamp kit
Tinsel trim - Celebrate It
enamel dots

Thanks for stopping by today.  Please follow me if you like what you see.  Come join us at Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge this week :-)

Cindy---

Happy Father's Day!

Hello there!  It's Father's day so I thought I would share the card I made for my dad this year.  I had a blast using some new supplies.  I love how it turned out.

I took watercolor paper and cut it to the size of my cardbase.  Then I lightly spritzed it with water.  Then I used a Tim Holtz 3-D texture fade embossing folder to add some serious dimension.  I ran this through my Cuttlebug 3 times.  Note:  since this embossing folder is so thick you only want to use 1 cutting pad.  Then I dried the paper with my heat tool.  Next I applied Distress Oxide inks and then spritzed with water to get some really cool effects.  Dried it with my heat tool.  Then I sprayed it with Distress Mica spray to add some shine.  And dried it again.  Too fun!

Recipe:
Strathmore watercolor paper
Tim Holtz 3-D Texture fade embossing folder
Ranger heat tool, spray bottle
Tim Holtz Distress Oxides - black soot, Hickory Smoke
round blending tool
Tim Holtz Distress Mica Spray - brushed pewter
Misti
Unity Stamp Co - Best Tool in the Box stamp kit
watercolor pencils

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you have a wonderful day today celebrating the men/dad's in your life.

Cindy---

Dad....You're the Best

Hello there!  I wanted to share the manly card I created for my Father-in-Law for Father's Day.

By using my Misti I was able to position several small stamps into a border to frame the sentiment.  Love my Misti!  I actually cut one of the sentiments stamps in this kit---eeeek, I know.  It's okay :-)  The full sentiment reads, "You're the Best Tool in the box".  All of that didn't fit the space I wanted it to be in-- so I snipped it.  LOL!

Recipe:
Unity Stamp Co - Best Tool in the Box stamp kit
Cuttlebug embossing folder - Diamond Plate
Misti
brads
foam squares

Thanks for stopping by today.  If I've inspired you please consider following me.  Have a great Father's Day weekend.

Cindy---

CCAYR - June - Non-traditional colors

Hello there! It's time for the mid-month reminder post over on the Christmas Crafts All Year Round blog.  The theme this month is Non-Traditional colors on your holiday projects.

I've used Tim Holtz Distress Oxide inks, a stencil with Texture Paste and glitter to create a fun card.

Recipe:
Tim Holtz Distress and Distress Oxide - Broken China
spray bottle
Ranger heat tool
DecoArt Texture paste
Tim Holtz stencil - Snowflakes
Ultra fine Diamond Dust glitter
Tim Holtz - Season's Greetings die set (sentiment)
pearl bling

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at CCAYR this month.

Cindy---

Into the Woods Blog Hop

Welcome to the 
Into The Woods Blog Hop

This is a blog hop featuring projects inspired by the great outdoors and our woodland critters!!

You should have arrived from Kim's blog
if not Connie Can Crop is the beginning of this fun filled hop! 

This is a one day blog hop, but you have until Sunday at 10pm to finish hopping and leaving your love for all of these talented crafters.

We have an awesome sponsor for this hop!!

One lucky winner is going to win 4 dies from Cheapo Dies!!

What do you need to do to win? Easy... become  a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a comment letting them know what you like best about their projects.

You will have until 10 pm Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments on every blog to be eligible to win. 

Winners will be announced on Wednesday 6/13/18 at Connie Can Crop.

Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment along the way!

Recipe:

Echo Park - 6x6 paper pad - Happy Camper - all patterned papers

Campin' Critters Cricut cart - fox @ 3"

Tim Holtz - Chit Chat sentiment stickers

Pretty Pink Posh - Stitched borders 1 & 3 die sets

foam squares

Your next stop is Veronica's blog.

Here's our line up in case you get lost along the way.

Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

Shannon - www.shannonhdesigns.blogspot.com

Kim- www.pinkzebrapapercreations.blogspot.com   

Cindy- https://inlovewithpaper.blogspot.com/  ( You are here)

    Veronica- https://vickyscrappingpassion.blogspot.com/

  Amanda- https://salnclts76.blogspot.com/

Sandy- https://simplycraftycreationsbysandys.blogspot.com/

Alicia- http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/

Sue- https://foleysfriend.blogspot.com

Miranda- http://www.nanasscrapspot.com


Thanks for hopping along with us this weekend :-)

Cindy---

Growing in Unity - Day 5

Hello again!  It's my last day of being a Growing in Unity Gal.  It's been so much fun!  Thanks Unity Stamp  Co for the opportunity!!  And thank you all for the beautiful comments this week.  I have a girly, floral card to share with you today.  

I'm using the Unity Stamp Co stamp kit called  Girl Truly.  This floral stamp is huge (my card is 5 x 5 square) and so pretty!

I've heat embossed the image on watercolor paper.  I then watercolored it with Distress Oxide inks and then spritzed it with water to get the fun effects.  I fussy cut the blooms out and then layered it over the stamped image on my background panel.  I added some splatters and sequins to finish it off.

Recipe:

Ranger Pigment Ink
Zing clear embossing powder
The Paper Studio - Embossing heat tool
Strathmore watercolor paper
water brush
Tim Holtz -Distress Oxides - Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry
Ranger Heat Tool
colored pencils - green leaves and small pink buds
Pretty Pink Posh - sequins
foam squares
Glossy Accents (to adhere sequins)
Misti

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Please follow me if you've been inspired.  And don't forget to comment for a chance to win a grab bag of 25 stamps from Unity :-)  I will be picking two lucky winners!!

Hugs,

Cindy

Growing in Unity - Day 4

Hello again!  I'm so excited to be a part of Growing in Unity this week.  Welcome to day 4.  I have a fun, Angie Girl card to share with you today.  

I'm using the Unity Stamp Co stamp kit called Addison Girl.  I've paper pieced this fun girl's dress, purse and shoes.  So fun!  I used colored pencils for her hair and skin.

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Recipe:

Echo Park - Summer Dreams 6x6 pack - all patterned papers
colored pencils
Diamond Stickles

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Please follow me if you've been inspired.  And don't forget to comment for a chance to win a grab bag of 25 stamps from Unity :-)  I will be picking two lucky winners!!

Join me again tomorrow for my final day as a GIU Gal.

Hugs,

Cindy

Growing in Unity - Day 3

Hello again!  I'm so excited to be a part of Growing in Unity this week.  Welcome to day 3.  I have a Father's Day card to share with you today.  

I'm using the Unity Stamp Co stamp kit called Forrest Guy.   Love this masculine stamp set.

I stamped him on Kraft cardstock and then colored him with Distress Crayons.  Love the effect.  For the background I used Core'dinations Kraft core and embossed, sanded and distressed to create a manly feel.

                         

  

Recipe:

Tim Holtz Distress Crayon - Mermaid Lagoon

The Paper Studio - banner embossing folder

Tim Holtz -sanding tool, distressing tool

Tim Holtz - Core'dinations - Nostalgic Kraft core cardstock

brads

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Please follow me if you've been inspired.  And don't forget to comment for a chance to win a grab bag of 25 stamps from Unity :-)  I will be picking two lucky winners!!

I'll be back with Day 4 tomorrow.

Hugs,

Cindy

Growing in Unity - Day 2

Hello again!  I'm so excited to be a part of Growing in Unity this week.  Welcome to day 2.  I have a girly, vintage card to share with you today.  

I'm using the Unity Stamp Co SMAK kit from 11/17.  Isn't this camera image amazing??  I love it!

I used my Misti to stamp the camera on pink cardstock.  I then went over it with Distress ink in Vintage photo to make it blend in with the rest of my card.  I then fussy cut it out.  I stamped the image on floral paper and then layered the fussy cut pink camera over it using foam squares.  I also added some Vintage Photo ink on the pink ribbon to make it look old...lol!

                                         

  

Recipe:

The Paper Studio - Boho Vibes stack - all patterned papers
Tim Holtz - Distress ink - Vintage Photo
white lace trim
pink organza ribbon
foam squares
pearl bling
Misti

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Please follow me if you've been inspired.  And don't forget to comment for a chance to win a grab bag of 25 stamps from Unity :-)  I will be picking two lucky winners!!

I'll see you tomorrow for Day 3 :-)

Hugs,

Cindy

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #267

Hello again!  It's time for another great sketch challenge over on the Atlantic Hearts Sketch blog.  Our sketch for this week:

Recipe:
DCWV - Girl's Just Wanna Have Fun stack - all patterned papers
Tim Holtz - Celebrate die set
Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart - flower @ 2"
white enamel dots
black bling

Thanks for stopping by today.  If you like what you see please follow me.  Come play along with us at Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge this week.

Cindy---

Growing in Unity - Day 1

Hello there!  I'm so excited to be a part of Growing in Unity this week.  Welcome to day 1.  I have a manly birthday card to share with you today.

I'm using the Unity Stamp Co stamp kits called Slowly Turning Classic and Let Adventure.  I've used Distress and Distress Oxide inks to create the background and to color the stamped image.  Adding water creates the fun effects.  
  

Recipe:
Ranger black Pigment Ink
Zing clear embossing powder
The Paper Studio - Embossing Heat tool
Ranger heat tool
Strathmore watercolor paper
Tim Holtz - Distress ink - Rusty Hinge, Stormy Sky  / Distress Oxide - Candied Apple
Tim Holtz - round blending tool
water brush
Misti
foam squares

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Please follow me if you've been inspired.  And don't forget to comment for a chance to win a grab bag of 25 stamps from Unity :-)  I will be picking two lucky winners!!

See you tomorrow for Day 2.

Hugs,
Cindy

MIU #14: June - Smooshing

Hello again.  It's June first -- Happy Birthday to my first born :-)  It's also time for another wonderful challenge over on the Mix it Up blog.  Our challenge this month is Anything Goes (optional twist of Smooshing).  

I applied the ink directly to my craft mat and then sprayed it with water.  Then I took a plastic baggie and smooshed it into the ink and applied it randomly to my watercolor cardstock.  Then I watercolored with the leftover ink to color the image.

Recipe:
Unity Stamp Co - Evelyn Girl stamp kit
Tim Holtz Distress Oxides - twisted Citron, Peacock Feathers
colored pencils
water brush
Diamond Stickles
Strathmore watercolor paper
Tim Holtz - celebrate die set

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us this month at MIU.

Cindy---