Author: sproatmeyer

Creative Kittens

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For something slightly different, instead of coloring a stamp, I decided to color a coloring page. This is the title page from the Creative Kittens coloring book by Marjorie Sarnat. That included just the kitten so to fill out the rest of the card, I doodles the clouds and background.

Supplies Used:
Creative Kittens coloring book by Marjorie Sarnat
Copic markers
Sakura Gelly Roll White Pen
self-stick gems
Sharpie Black Pen Fine
Ranger Stickles Glitter Glue – Frosted Lace

Polka Dot Pals Mason and Polka Dot Pals Atlas

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Friends forever! These two characters were made to be friends from the start. Literally. When I drew them I had imagined this exact pose and couldn’t wait to color them up. This is Polka Dot Pals Mason and Polka Dot Pals Atlas.

Two of the Polka Dot Pals characters fit on the same card either portrait or landscape. I haven’t done a landscape card for a while so I went with that orientation.
I stamped the characters in a light color so I wouldn’t have to worry about masking. I also added the bow to Polka Dot Pals Atlas from another set. Polka Dot Pals Mason was barefoot so I decided I would color Atlas the same and ignored her shoes.
I remember I had a favorite red-head color combination from years ago but haven’t been able to recreate it. I knew there was some yellow, orange and brown but didn’t know which. So I spent some time going through my past posts and finally came across a post that actually listed the color. So in case you want it too, it is: YR31, 14, 27, E07, 08, 49

Supplies Used:
Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100lb
Lawn Fawn Jellyfish Ink
Sakura Gelly Roll White Pen
Liquid Pearls

Whimsy Stamps:
Polka Dot Pals Atlas
Polka Dot Pals Mason
Polka Dot Pals Syeda (face and bow)

Copic Makers:
E30, 31, 34, 23, 25, 29
E04, R12, C1, 3, BV25, 23, W8
W5, 6, 7, 8
YR31, 14, 27, E07, 08, 49
E000, 11, 13
YG01, 23, 25, 67
R35, 37
Y11, 32, 15, 26
BV11, 13, 15
B000, 01, 02
YG01, 23, 25, 67

Mason Atlas Jar

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How about a tall cup of chilled lemonade? This was one of those projects that pulled me away from the middle of another project just to see how the idea would work. It all started with the Mason Atlas Jar die set and some frosty ice cubes.

These jar shaker cards are easy and fun to make with the Mason Atlas Jar die set. For this project I used a paper straw and cut it in half down the shaft. When putting it in, I cut a part of the foam out of the top part to stick it in. Then I filled in the gap with smaller foam so there were no holes in the foam wall. The shaker elements are large enough that I didn’t have to worry too much.
I was inspired by Anita‘s recent card for the scalloped border and layered stitched edge. Thanks!

Supplies Used:

Whimsy Stamps:
Mason Atlas Jar die set
Atlas Jar clear set

Miscellaneous:
border dies
shaker fillers
self-stick gems
paper straw
My Favorite Things Frosty Ice Cubes
Sharpie Black Pen Fine
Tsukineko Memento Ink Tuxedo Black
baker’s twine

Copic Markers:
E34, E25

Window Foam Fronts

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What are we doing this week in our house? More black-out poetry! We used a Window foam front from Queen & Co. to create a shaker card and each of us picked a panel to create our poetry. As customarily, we ripped out pages from my scrap dictionary and got to work.

When finished and the kit was assembled, I used the blank window cover from the kit and colored it to look like an old white panel window. I used E70, 71 and 74 Copic Markers. It was a fun family project. I honestly wasn’t sure how the frame would look like but it turned out better than I though. I might do it again!
My poem reads: “Informal citizens together getting along in harmony.”
Cassandra’s poem reads: “Work on a sheer fabric, such as toilet paper.”
Lydia’s poem reads: “Policy on people to deflect criticism on English.”
Amelia’s poem reads: “A diagonally diagram explains the relationship between a chart graph, a diagram worked out by lines magically.”

Thank you for everyone who reads my blog and also to those to leave comments. Your support and encouragement is inspirational and motivates my creative juices. 😀 Thank you, thank you! Cheers and have a wonderful week!

Baby Sea Creatures and Mason Atlas Jar Die

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One great set from Whimsy Stamps to coordinate with the Mason Atlas Jar die set are the Baby Sea Creatures. So cute!! These adorable creatures work well in the larger Mason Jar rubber stamp too and it’s so much fun to play around with. I used a few other things and made this interactive card.

My objective was to create an interactive die with a pull tab and saw that the Atlas Jar would be perfect to hold that element between the layers of the lid and the jar. I think there would be a way to make this a window jar with a clear sheet but I needed to tackle one thing at a time.
I haven’t done many interactive cards so this was awkward and slow going for me. I started with the center elements then tried to plan around and behind it as I went. Yes, there were a few oopsies and I had to disassemble and try again. However, in the end it worked out and made for a fun card. Now the seahorse can bob around in the jar.

Supplies Used:
Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100lb
Tsukineko Memento Ink Tuxedo Black
Tsukineko Memento Ink Bahama Blue
Darcie self stick gems
white mesh ribbon
Ranger Stickles Glitter Glue – Frosted Lace
Push Here by Lawn Fawn

Whimsy Stuff:
Baby Sea Creatures clear set
Atlas Jar clear set
Mason Atlas Jar die set
No-See Kinetic Basics die set
Giraffe Designer Paper

Copic Markers:
BV23, C3, 5
B000, 12
YG35, 67

Polka Dot Pals Gemma Freebie

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This is Polka Dot Pals Gemma which I have drawn with a COVID-19 theme and is now available as a FREEBIE at Whimsy Stamps. This cutie can be used to thank helpers at the grocery store who bring out your purchases to your car. Or for those who go shopping for the elderly or others who are unable to go out.

This is also a great stamp to practice coloring eyes without having to worry about the nose or mouth. For my card here, I colored in her eyes with creative color placement. You could also use the eyes on the face stamps and see how they turn out – just make sure not to ink the mouth and noses.
I wanted to keep the card simple but I ended up laying it several times then adding doodles. It was still quick to put together so that was my main goal.

Supplies Used:

Whimsy Stamps:
Polka Dot Pals Gemma – Freebie

Copic Makers:
E000, 00, 11, 13, E23, 25, YR23
E31, 35, 55
G21, 24, 46
B12, 45
YR65, 18
RV11, 14
R05, 37
BG11, 13
Y11, 35
W5, 7, 8, C3, 5, BV23