Let's Party

Hey there, Tea Timers!!  It's Amanda here!  Today I get to share a card I made using the Let's Party Stamp Set from the New Release! 

To make this card, I'm going to start by creating my background!  I ink blended Catherine Pooler's Hot Tub and Skylight inks on a white cardstock panel.  I flicked some white paint mixed with water on it using a paint brush.  Then, I cut it down to fit in the upper 2/3 of my card base.  

I blended Buttercream on a smaller strip of cardstock and then stamped some of the tiny stamps from the Let's Party Stamp Set , also in Buttercream.

I stamped my sentiment in between these 2 color panels with black ink and then added some stars using Spiced ink.

Next, I stamped my images from the Let's Party Stamp Set and colored them in with Copic markers.  I used my color palette as a guide in choosing colors.

After die cutting them out with the coordinating dies, I assembled my card!  I glued down my panels.  Then, I used 3D foam squares to prop up my stamped images.

I added some Clear Bubbles Enamel Dots.

Aren't those little critters just too cute?!  That's all I have to share with you today!  Come back tomorrow for more inspo from other designers!

Xx, Amanda

 

How to Make a Multicolored Cloudy Skies Background

 

Hey there, Tea Timers!!  It's Amanda back with how to create a cloudy skies background!

First, we're going to grab our Scene Builder Stencil.  Although this stencil only has one side of clouds, you can still use it to create a complex sky!

For my sky, I'm using Catherine Pooler inks.  Starting at the top, and working my way down, I'm starting with Sangria, then Flirty Fuchsia, then Polished, then Bellini, then Glitz, and finally Limoncello.  

I start at the top and blend my first color.  I clean my stencil thoroughly, move it over either left or right, and then do my next color.  Sometimes, I blend 2 of the colors together to create an even smoother transition.

Next, we're going to stamp our images from the Love is in the Air Stamp Set.  Once I've colored these little guys with Copic markers, I cut them out with the coordinating die set.  I love that the sentiments also come with matching dies!

Now, I'm ready to assemble my card.  I prop up my stamped images with 3D foam squares and use liquid glue to adhere my card front to my card base.

The last step is to add some Clear Bubbles Enamel Dots using liquid glue.

Thank you so much for stopping by the Time for Tea Designs blog today!  I hope you find some time to get crafty today!

Xx, Amanda

How to Create an Easy One-Layer Landscape Backdrop

 

 Hi crafty friends!!  It's Amanda here sharing a sweet kitty card with you!  Today, I wanted to share with you how to create an easy one-layer backdrop that has lots of dimension!

To create this landscape, I'm only going to use the 6x6 Scene Builder Stencil, some blending brushes, and some inks!

First, I will start the grassy hills.  I'm going to start by grabbing my Catherine Pooler Matcha ink (but you could use any green ink) and using the edge of the stencil that looks like a slight hill.  I'm going to do the first hill the darkest and starting at the bottom of the panel.  This will be the one closest to the viewer and the most "clear".  Next, for my middle hill, I'm just not going to push my blending brush down AS hard as I did on the first hill.  I'm going to clean my stencil and flip it over to get a different slope.  For my last hill, the "farthest" one, I'm going to very lightly blend with the ink that's left on the brush.

For my clouds, I'm going to start with my darkest color at the top.  For me, that is Bellini.  Next, I'm going to blend Apricot, then Buttercream.  As I'm doing each cloud, I'm letting some of the previous color stay on the stencil, that helps me get a nicer gradient!

Now, I'm going to stamp and color my images from the NEW Oops a Daisy stamp set!  I'm going to stamp them with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and then color them in with Copic alcohol markers.  I am going to use the coordinating dies to cut them out.

The last step is to start assembling the card!  I'm using 3D foam squares to adhere my cute kitties.  For the kitty laying down, I've given her 2 foam squares so she's popped up a bit more than the others.

I use large foam tape to attach my white scalloped panel to my white card base and then liquid glue to adhere my landscape panel.

That's all for me today, friends!  I hope you've gotten some inspiration from this post and have time to get crafty today!  See you back here in a week with another post using the New Release!

Xx,Amanda

Ewe are the Best with Fun Ink Blending!

 Hi crafty friends!!  It's Amanda here sharing a sweet "EWE are the Best" card!  This card features the Ewe Are the Best Stamp and Die Set!

To make this card, I am starting out by stamping my images from the Ewe Are the Best stamp set with alcohol marker-friendly black ink.  I colored them with alcohol markers and then die cut them with the coordinating dies.

With the Scene Builder Stencil, I ink blended grass with Catherine Pooler's Lemongrass, Melon Ice, and Grass Skirt inks.  For my background, I used a sun ray stencil with Catherine Pooler's Pucker Up ink!  I love how BRIGHT and cheery this color combo makes the card!

I love adding sequins as a finishing touch to a card that just needs one more piece of flair!  ;)  That's all for me today!  I hope you find some time to get crafty today!!  Xx, Amanda

 

Sealed with a Kiss - Northern Lights Sky!

 It's Valentine's Week at Time for Tea Designs which means we have inspiration for you ALL WEEK of some amazing LOVE cards!

In case you're not following me on Instagram yet, you can follow me @craftyandcreativevibes.

Today, I'm sharing this Sealed with a Kiss card that has a lovely ink blended Northern Lights sky!!

I created this sky by masking off the bottom portion of my card front with Heffy Memo Tape. 

Then, I ink blended Catherine Pooler's Melon Ice ink in the center, creating the shape of a flame.  Next, I blended Suede Shoes, then Drive-In and lastly, I blended Black Jack.  

I spritzed it with some water and then flicked on some white paint.

After removing my Heffy Memo tape, I blended a bit of Melon Ice on the white background to make it look like the snow was reflecting the lights.

For my stamped images, I used the Sealed with a Kiss Stamp Set.  I love how adorable these little seals are!  I colored my images in with OLO markers and then die cut them out with the coordinating dies.

I stamped my sentiment directly onto the card front.

Well, that's all for me today, friends!  I hope you enjoy all the Valentine's cards this week!  Xx, Amanda