Showing posts with label ink blending. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ink blending. Show all posts

Sunday, February 1, 2026

A Colorful Life Designs February 2026 Release

 Hello everyone.  I'm so happy to share my first card for A Colorful Life Designs February 2026 Release.  We have lots of Spring Stencils you won't want to miss them.  Use my code VonFan10 to save 10% off your purchases.

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I love this New Layering stencil called Layered Radishes and there is 2 stencils in this set. Doesn't this stencil get you excited to garden? I started out with white cardstock and ink blended the radishes with Altenew Purple Wine ink.  I used  MFT stamps for the Elf Green ink for the greenery. I think inked in between my radishes with Pinkfresh Studio Warm Buff ink.  I love how it came out.  I cut my background to A2 size 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.



I typed out a punny sentiment and printed as I had none? Have you done that before? I then cut it out with a stitched banner die from MFT stamps. I added foam tape to the back of this one. I also added a secondary sentiment from my stash. All was glued to a A2 heavy weight card base 4 1/4 x 5 1/2. I added white gel pen marks to my radishes and some beautiful purple card bling in Opaque Iridescent Dark Purple.  I love this card.  Check out the New Release here.



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Monday, October 6, 2025

Halloween Card Using A Colorful Life Designs Newest Release

 Hello everyone.  I have a card to share using the New A Colorful Life Designs Release for October.  Use VonFan10 to save.



On my card I used the New Marvelous Masks Arch Stencil.  There are 2 sets A & B to choose from.  I used the A set  for 2 stencils in sizes 5.25 and 4.75.   I ink blended on white cardstock with Black Soot Distress Oxide ink, Spiced Marmalade Distress Oxide ink, and Villanious Potion Distress Oxide ink.  I love these Arches.  You also get the Negatives so you can mask.


I also used the Pumpkin stack Stencil.  I love this stack it's a lot of fun.  I used the Villanious Potion Distress Oxide ink and Black soot Distress Oxide ink again to ink these pumpkins.  I then cut out my background with a Kat Scrappiness Fall Craft die.  It's one of my favorite rectangle dies. I stamped a sentiment from Unity Stamps co.  {Boo} To You Rubber Stamp using black ink.  I added some card bling from A Colorful Life Designs and that finishes this card.  My background was glued to a A2 card base 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.














Wednesday, July 16, 2025

The Color Hues Challenge #114

 Hello everyone.  I'm so honored to be Guest Designing for The Color Hues Challenge #114 Yellow and Green.  I love these colors and I honestly had a hard time with what to choose which is a great problem to have.  Color challenges are so much fun. Without further ado here is my card.






So It was actually a fun and tough decision on what to use as yellow and green can be used for a lot. I did decide on this fun New to me embossing folder and cutting die set from Simon Says Stamp called Alstroemeria Bunch.  I ran the embossing folder with Cilantro cardstock 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 from Lawn Fawn through my Spellbinders diecutting machine using the appropriate plates.  I then did the same with white cardstock.  I ink blended the green embossed panel with some Mowed lawn Distress Oxide ink.  I used the die and cut out the flower from the white embossed panel.  Luckily it was okay doing it that way because usually I cut first and than emboss. Anywho.



I then put my flower back into place on the white panel and ink blended it with Mowed Lawn and Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxide inks.  I cut my green embossed panel down and I found some We R Memory keepers pattern paper in my stash that was yellow and green..Yess.  I cut that paper to be 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.  




Next, I glued my pattern paper to a A2 Neenah cardstock Solar White 110 pounds and popped up my green embossed panel with foam that has no adhesive and I just apply liquid glue to.  I then cut down my flower cutting the stem and popped it up onto my panel with foam tape.  I did use Copic markers for some interest on my flower and embossed background with G14 and Y15.  My gold foiled sentiment strip comes from a retired Essentials By Ellen foiled plate and coordinating die set.  I was happy to have this strip in my stash. I applied it with a foam strip and embellished with some yellow sequins. That finishes this card.  I hope you'll join us for this fun challenge.  

I had so much FUN creating this card and being a Guest Designer for the Color Hues Challenge.  Thank you to Nancy, Steph, and Team.  Hugs.



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Monday, July 14, 2025

Mid Month Inspiration with A Colorful Life Designs

 Hello everyone.  I'm so excited about this month's Mid Inspiration for A Colorful Life Designs.  In case you are not sure what Mid Month Motivation is? It's a New Stencil on Sale for only a few days and you can use my code VonFan10 to save even more on it.  So fun right?  Without further ado here is my card.





This New Mid Month Inspiration Stencil is called Mid Century Mask 6x9 Stencil.  I love this cool design.  I made a Birthday card with it.  I used white cardstock and ink blended this stencil with Hero Hues Core ink from Hero Arts in Moss and Peony inks.  I did use Pixie Spray since this is a very delicate stencil.  You can also try magnets or a strong non tearing tape.  I then cut out my background using a stitched rectangle die from retired Lil Inker Designs.



The cake image and sentiment is from MFT Stamps called All The Cupcakes.  I stamped with Memento Tuxedo ink and colored with my Copic Markers RV000, Y11, Y02, Y15, YG41. I then fussy cut my image leaving a white border.  I then glued my background to a green A2 card base 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.  I popped up my cake and stamped my sentiment.  I embellished with some pink card bling in Satin Matte Light Pink.  And that finishes my card.  I love how it came out and I hope you grab this stencil on sale.

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Monday, May 12, 2025

Happiness Enjoy The Journey Grad Card

 Hello everyone.  I have a Grad card today. I used another fabulous stencil from A Colorful Life Designs New May Release 2025.  Don't forget to use my code VonFan10 to save.  Coupon just can't be used with Master Creator Bundles but they already marked down so enjoy.  Without further ado let's get to my card.








Do you need a Grad card? or maybe you want to add to your stash like I'm doing.  This Graduate Caps stencil is so perfect and you can customize it to make it match the school colors.  I started out with some yellow cardstock 85 pounds.  I love to use colored cardstock especially with dye inks and oxide distress inks.  On this card I used Catherine Pooler Suede Shoes ink, Concord and 9th Cranberry ink, and Versafine Clair Nocturne ink.  I then cut my background to be A2 size 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 and glued it to a A2 card base.


I stamped some sentiments with black ink on white cardstock using Hero Arts Journal Messages Stamp.  I cut them using my paper trimmer and glued them to my card.  I then added some black card bling from A colorful Life Designs.  I love how this card came out and I hope you'll check out the New Release.












Friday, March 8, 2024

You Are Some Bunny Special To Me

 Hello everyone.  I have a card to share using A Colorful Life Designs Newest Release.  Don't forget to use my coupon code VonFan10 to save 10% on your next purchase.


On my card, I'm using the New Bunny Profile Stencil.  I think it's beautiful.  I first started out with some purple cardstock and ink blended the bunny with Picket Fence Distress ink.  I used the cloud edger stencil with Salvaged Patina Distress ink for my clouds. My clouds look a purplish color but thats okay.  I then used the Grass Edger 1 for some grass with Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide ink.  I love the bunny sitting on grass.  


I cut my bunny background to be US A2 size 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.  I tied a white hemp bow on the bunny and gave it some pink in its ears and on its nose.  I stamped a sentiment in black in on white cardstock from Simon Says Stamp Happy Days Ahead.  I cut it with my paper trimmer and adhered it to my card front with foam tape.  I glued my card to a A2 kraft card base and glued some purple card bling.  I hope you like my card.  I hope you check out the New Release here

Thank you for stopping by!💜


Supplies:

Bunny Profile Stencil


Cloud Edger Stencil








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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Quirky Christmas Trees and Thankful For You Sale

 Hi everyone. I have a Holiday card to share using A Colorful Life Designs and A Colorful Life Designs has a BOGO Sale starting today yay.  You can't use my code on the sale but you can use my affiliate link.  There are several stencils listed for the BOGO Sale.  

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I used The Quirky Trees Stencil that is included in the Thankful For You Sale.  This is such a fun stencil.  On white cardstock I ink blended the stencil with Catherine Pooler Aquatini ink and Catherine Pooler Lime Rickey ink. When I was done ink blending I used some Gansai Tambi Opal paint colors in Opal Gold paint using a paintbrush and water to splatter my background.  I also used Sour Green Apple Metallic Hydracolour paint to splatter my background.


I then cut my background to be 4 x 5 1/4.  I used a paper punch tree from my stash with white cardstock and ink blended it in the same ink colors to match.  I glued everything to a A2 card base and I found a sentiment strip in my stash from Taylored Expressions and adhered it to my card.  Lastly, I added some sequins to match.  I hope you like my card and grab this stencil or others they make great Christmas Gifts.  Sale ends 11/26/23 Midnight.  Happy Shopping.  If your shopping for stencils not included in the sale use VonFan10 to save.

Supplies:

A Colorful Life Designs Sale

Quirky Trees Stencil

Catherine Pooler Aquatini ink

Catherine Pooler Lime Rickey ink

Taylored Expressions Simple Strips Christmas

Taylored Expressions Simple Strips Dies

Gansai Tambi Opal Paint Colors

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Monday, November 20, 2023

The Grinch Tree Holiday Card

 Hello everyone.  I hope you are doing well.  I took a nice 2 days off relaxing.  Although I did some craft shopping so that is always nice.  I got me a New planner too. Super excited about that.  I have a fun Holiday card today using a New Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs.  Don't for get to use my code VonFan10 to save 10 % off your purchase.  We have a nice sale coming up on the 22nd.  You don't want to miss it.




Isn't this a cute one?  I love the Grinch and when I seen A Colorful Life Designs Grinch Tree Stencil I was excited to make a Grinch card.  On white cardstock, I ink blended the green tree with Hero Arts Key Lime ink.  I then placed my negative tree stencil over my ink blended tree and ink blended a sky with a blue ink.  I flicked some white paint spatter over my background.  I then cut my background out with a stitched rectangle die.


Next, I stamped this cute grinch from Crackerbox Stamps called Grinch Head on white cardstock with black ink and colored it in with my Copic Markers.  I then fussy cut it out.  I also stamped a sentiment from Crackerbox Stamps Grinches Drink Up and only used some of the sentiment.  I glued everything to a A2 card base and embellished with some Merry Grinchmas Sprinkle Mix to decorate my tree.  I added some white gel accents with my Gelly roll pen and that finishes my card.  I hope you like it.

Supplies:

Grinch Tree Stencil


KS Merry Grinchmas Sprinkle Mix


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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Floral Celebration Card

 Hello everyone.  I have a Floral card today yay.  Lately, I have been sharing all the seasons LOL.  So I'm happy to share this Celebration Card using the Wispy Floral Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs November Release.  Use VonFan10 to save 10% off your purchase..

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On white cardstock, I placed my stencil down and began ink blending with Simon Says Stamp Hot Mama ink.  It's a pretty purple.  I then sprayed some of Lindy's Gang in Cactus Gold spray.  It's so shimmery.  I then flicked some of Dylusions Spray in Funky Fushia.


I cut my cardstock to A2 size 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.  I uused a corner rounder to round one sic of my corners.  I glued my card to a A2 card base and added a sentiment strip from my stash with foam tape.  Lastly, I glued some purple sequins.  I hope you like my card.  I had. alot of fun making it.  Check out the New Release here

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Inspired by...Frogs And A New Card Sketch

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