STAMPlorations Shower of Flutters Mixed Media

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Not Digital today ---- Some Mixed media play with the STAMPlorations Shower of Flutters Stencil!  I Love this stencil.  You can go CAS or Mix media all the way.  Versatile and lovely either way.

The added Nuvo drops gave the added texture I really wanted.

SN Tri-Blends, STAMPlorations Shower of Flutters Stencil, SN Harminy Inks, Oasis, Unity Have a Little Faith Sentiment, SN Artliner, Signo Gel White Pen.

Color Details: Dark Red, Purple, Green Turquoise, Ice Blue, True Blue, Hydrangea, Orange, Pale Pink, Jade Green, Coral.

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Polka Dot Orchard Combo for TAG you are it!

Polka Dot Orchard Guest Designer!

Visit Polka Dot Orchard for all of the great designs available

I was inspired to join the 'Tag You're it!" challenge.  The image was so sweet!  Polka Dot Orchard has a Digital Tea Pot as well as several types of flowers to add to the arrangement!  

I combined the It's Your Day Digital Stamp Set  with the Flowers in Bloom Digital Stamp Set

Tag you're it!  - Challenge #88

Tag Tuesdays Challenge = Gardening!

Flowers in Bloom Digital Stamp Set

It's Your Day Digital Stamp Set

Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend Alcohol Markers, Green Turquoise, Ice Blue, Ice Grey, Orange, Coral, Spectrum Noir Artliners Black Pen.

Digital Sentiment STAMPlorations (Retired FREEBIE 2017)

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Just Because: Altenew Sketchy Floral

Sharing a watercolor card today!

I love the soft watery green and the loose

illustration of the florals.

Altenew has a ever growing selection of florals.

I chose six Spectrum Noir Aqua water color markers and added them to my palette.

Even though the markers are water based, the nibs should not be submersed in water. I've made that mistake.  To be on the safe side, I load up my palette and use a clear water brush to apply the color.  I then dab in darker more intense colors with the brush with much less water.

Main Ingredients:

Altenew Sketchy Florals Stamp Set

Versafine Black Onyx Ink

Spectrum Noir Aqua Brush Colors:

*Primary Set (PR)

*Floral Set (FL)

PR - Purple

FL - Orchid

FL - Wildflower

FL - Rose Pink

FL - Bud Green

FL - Navy

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Poppystamps Flower Garden - Thank You

Loving the new larger than a card front 

Poppystamps sets!

This one is called Flower Garden.  I also have the Butterfly Wings Set.  Gorgeous!  I thought the "Dymo" style sentiment from Altenew was perfection for this patterned card.

Loving how vibrant the Tri-Blends are!

Card Details:

Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend Alcohol Markers, Poppy Stamps Flower Garden Clear Stamp Set, Altenew Label Love Clear Sentiment Stamp Set.

Colors: Coral, Bright Pink, Orange, Dark Red, Green Turquoise, True Blue, Jade Green, Citrus, Purple, Hydrangea, Lavender, Ice Blue.

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Authentic Graciellie Blooms with Spectrum Noir Tri-Blends Markers

I need more practice on the Tri-Blends, this is only my second go at them.  I can already see where I need to go back in and blend more for a smoother transition.  It's hard because I still want some real light areas.. So practice ..practice..practice.. So you see, anyone can do this too!  

The saturation of colors you can achieve is Amazing!

SN Tri-Blend Alcohol Markers, Graciellie Designs Authentic Digital Stamp Set, SN Premium Marker Pad, Paper Studio Folded Card. 

Color Details: 

Background: Jade Green

Leaves: Citrus Green

Blooms: Citrus, Coral, Orange, Red, Hydrangea, Purple.

Graciellie Designs

Spectrum Noir Tri-Blends have 3 colors inside each TriBlend pen that have been carefully developed to produce a smooth controlled gradation.  You will get the same result each and every time, with no trial and error or guesswork. I do actually feel more confident about my abilities.

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Amazing Just the Way You Are : Pinkfresh Studio Background Floral

Happy Friday!  

Once I fall for a stamp set, either I wait too long and it sells out, and then once I remember that I wanted it.. for some reason it retires.. Why?!!  I have no idea why some stamps retire so quickly.

Especially this one that I feature on my card.

  I adore this Pinkfresh Studio Background Floral Stamp.  Every time I see it I fall in love again.  Sorry.....my friend that I showcased a stamp that may be impossible to find, but Pinkfresh Studio has a few other florals just as lovely.

Pinkfresh Studio (retired) Stamp, Impression Obsession Sentiment, Spectrum Noir AQUA Markers:  Marigold, Pacific Blue, 

Purple, Orchid,Wildflower, Rose Pink, Bud Green

Look (HERE) for more Pinkfresh Studio Floral Stamps!

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Thanks - Mondo Wildflowers

Another take on this stunning stamp set from Brandi Kincaid for Ellen Hutson!

I ADORE this stamp set so much, I had to give another go at it!  This time, instead of the main focal point, I stamped it at three different points of the card and made a 4.25 x 4.25 square card.

Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend Alcohol Markers, Ellen Hutson Mondo Wildflowers Clear Stamp Set by Brandi Kincaid,
Color Details: Light Green, Green Turquoise, Light Yellow, True Blue, Orange, Coral, Bright Pink, Pale Pink, Lavender, Purple.

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Always Close to My Heart: Pretty Pink Posh Hummingbird Kisses!

Today's card features some ink blending behind a lovely "Cover a Card" Die.  

I fell head over heels for this Crafter's Companion Twinkling Trellis Die when Dana Warren (KraftPaperStamps) posted a phenomenally gorgeous card on Instagram (Here)

These photos do not give the metallic shine justice.  However in person, the metallic shine from the Spectrum Noir Metallic Markers I selected really is phenomenal!

Main Ingredients: Crafter's Companion Twinkling Trellis Die.

Pretty Pink Posh Hummingbird Kisses Stamp Set.

Spectrum Noir Metallic Markers

Hero Arts Ink: Pool (Background Ink Blending)

Signo White Gel Pen

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Fluttery Garden A2 Card Front with Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend Markers

I am using the NEW Tri-Blend Alcohol Markers.

I am in LOVE with the blending of them.  

In short, there are 24 colors, and each pen has Dark, Middle, Light of each color built in.  So that is actually 72 colors for less than Copics.  No guesswork or hunting for a color match for me... Anything that makes my life easier, WIN..WIN.

This is a NEW Digital Image from the STAMPlorations Digi Shop now open!   (here)

This lovely is From the collection called: Fluttery Garden A2 Card Fronts. (Right now all Digitals 15% off with code at checkout)

One of the reasons why I applied to the Spectrum Nior Design Team, and really wanted to be chosen, was the new Tri-Blends Alcohol Markers.  I read all I could about them and decided they were for me.  You see I am not a confident colorist.. (Yeah..believe it..)  With Copics, I end up using colors that do not blend well, they are not in the same color family or range.  The image ends up looking grey or just muddy looking.  (Yes, I did a color Hex chart of Sandy Allnocks, can't locate the darn thing)... And if you did not already know, I am short on patience.  And if I mess up.. it is a setback.  So I figured what could be better than 3 colors in one marker all the same tone..NOTHING.  I am so in LOVE with these.  (Shhhhhh like color blending for Dummies.. (me..)

Card Details:

SN Tri-Blends, STAMPlorations Digital Fluttery Garden A2 Card Fronts, Birch Press Design Thank You Stamp Set, WeR Memory Keepers Next Level Quilted Embossing Folder, Waltzingmouse Stitched Scallop Rectangle.
Color Details: Butterfly: Turquoise, Ice Blue, Purple, Lavender. Leaves: Green Turquoise, Roses: Dark Red, Bright Pink, Large Blooms: Coral, Orange, Red, Bright Pink, Purple. Other Greenery: Light Green. Edged/Shadow: Brown Grey

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Butterfly Bouquet - Happy Mother's Day!

The below"snippet" of a few cards.  

I shared this on Instagram to hopefully inspire and WOW you at what I will be showing as a Spectrum Noir Designer! 

Here is my Mother's Day Card!  

This stamp set is a layering set from Crafter's Companion.  It was LOVE at first sight. The absolute perfect stamp to showcase color blending.

Happy Mother's Day to all you moms!

SN Tri-Blend Alcohol Markers, Crafter's Companion Background Layering Stamps - Butterfly Bouquet, Hero Art Happy Mother's Day Clear Sentiment.

Color Details: Jade Green, Green Turquoise, True Blue, Blue Turquoise, Hydrangea, Dark Red, Bright Pink, Light Green, Citrus Green, Purple. Coral, Citrus.

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Hello Friend - Peony Dreams!

WHY IS MY TYPE SO HUGE..  I really am annoyed at squinting at reading..I'm old... LOL


I finally bought this set!  This was my birthday present to myself.  The background is really blended Tri-blend markers.  I have attempted a background with Copics.. and they streak and blob over sections you have repeatedly gone over.  These honestly blend better with this test doing a background.  I won't give up Copic, I will however keep these closer at hand with the great experience I am having.
I would love to know your experience if you have tried the Tri-blends.

Card Details:
SN Tri-Blend Alcohol Markers, Waffle Flower Peony Dreams Clear Stamp Set. 

Color Details: Background: Green Turquoise, Leaves: Jade Green, Light Green, Green Turquoise, Citrus Green. Girl: Tan, Pink, Coral, Flowers: Purple, Bright Pink, Coral, Lavender. Moths: Tan, Purple, Bright Pink, Lavender, Jade Green.

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