Green Ink Blending a Background with Video

 Watch my ink blending video.  I use Catherine Pooler Matcha and Grass Skirt as well as Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Forest Moss, to make a background that is lighter in the middle and darker near the edges.  I'm still new at making videos, so please don't judge too harshly!

Favorite Weekly Project - Infusible Ink Cosmetics Bag

 I have been wanting to use infusible ink (again, as I tried it last Christmas and liked the look), so I decided to take the plunge.  I used a Cricut cosmetic bag blank and the rainbow triangles infusible ink.  I used a brushstroke pattern for the background then used regular Cricut iron-on vinyl in black for the words.  Both sides are the same. I'm using this bag to store all of my ink-blending tools because the drawstring bag I had them in was getting too small.

 I love the vibrancy of the infusible ink and how it becomes part of the fabric.  It was not as difficult as I remembered.  The process went very smoothly following Cricut's directions.  I hope you'll give infusible ink a try!

Quick Tip Tuesday - Card Sizes

 If you are a paper crafter who enjoys making greeting cards, it is helpful to know the common sizes. This diagram should help.

In the card-making world, A2 seems to be the most popular.

It could be 4.25x5.5 or 5.5x4.25 and either top fold or side fold regardless of which side is the longer one. 

A2 cards can be found at most craft stores such as Hobby Lobby, Michaels, and JoAnn as well as online retailers such as Blick Art Materials (for a really reasonable price), Scrapbook.com, and A Cherry on Top.  I hope this information helps in your card-making journey.

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Assembling a Yoda Card

 My son-in-law is a huge Star Wars fan and has a birthday coming up.  I wanted to make a card with Yoda on it, but I didn't want to pay for the likeness, so I decided to make Yoda out of shapes from Cricut Design Space.  It was fun!

The inside says, "Celebrate, you must."

I also learned that the shape I used for Yoda's ears is called (at least in Design Space) a squircle.  And the shape I used for his clothing, not the cloak, but the other piece, is called an elongated scallop.  Who knew? And who knew that stars could look like his hands and feet?

I hope this inspires you to create something new!

Ship Card Assembly

 One of my sons-in-law is a fan of World of Warships, like my husband, so I decided is birthday card would have a ship theme.  I used shapes, images, and test from Cricut design space as well as Cricut pens, liquid glue, and foam tape to pop up the waves.

 I'm not accustomed to making videos, but I decided to video this in case anyone else wants to make similar card.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a crafty week!

An Ink-blended Galaxy Sky

 Personal Project:  I have been wanting to use certain stamps in my collection, and I finally got the courage to do my own ink blending to create the galaxy sky background that I wanted.  I'm pleased with how it turned out.

I used the following supplies:

heavyweight white cardstock

Ranger distress inks in Salty Ocean, Weathered Wood, and Seedless Preserves (for the base)

Hero Arts Serengeti Sunrise Ombre' Ink Pad (for the moon)

Gemini Believe in the Magic of Christmas stamp and die set

LDRS Christmas Postage Collage stamp (Santa and his reindeer)

Imagine Sheer Shimmer Spray in Sparkle

Scrapbook.com ink blending tool with domed foam applicator

My materials were purchased from Scrapbook.com and Crafter's Companion.  These are links to their main pages (not affiliate links, so I do not profit in any way if  you choose to make a purchase.)  But if you like this project, please consider buying me a Coke.

Pencil and Fruit Faux Leather Snap Clips

 There are two new items in the Etsy shop!  Both are hair clips.  One is shaped like a pencil, perfect for back to school.

The other is adorned with whimsical fruit and daisies including banana, peach, orange, strawberry, and watermelon.

Both are made from hand cut faux leather.  What a cute accessory!

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