Monthly Archives: December 2008

Everyone needs a little hug sometimes and some days you wish you could send one through the mail to a friend who needs one. I love this darling Kitty Hugs image and that adorable little expression on kitty’s face.

Best Fishes

Quick Tip: When coloring fur, brush on your color in short strokes in the direction of the fur for a more natural look.

Sending you all a hug and wishing you a very happy new year!

Supply List:
Stamps: Kitty Hugs (Tom Allen line) by Cornish Heritage Farms, Fine Houndstooth Scrapblock™ by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Black Memento by Tsukineko
Paper: Kraft, Frosted Teal by Prism, Making Memories Journaling pad
Other: buttons by Autumn leaves, cord, twill ribbon, Copic markers

One of my favorite vintage looks for stamping uses the Faux Linen technique. I love the texture and faded out look. I had a hard time getting a good photo of the muted colors…truly, it does look better in person. The texture is most apparent in the top left corner where you can see the sanded and sponging technique the best. This stamp is the new Thomas Kinkade release from Cornish Heritage Farms called A Perfect Yellow Rose.

Vintage Roses

The Faux Linen technique can be used on any stamped image including background stamps, floral sprays and scenes. Stamp your image on glossy cardstock and color with dye markers if desired. Sand the glossy surface in both directions to get a weave texture effect and remove the glossy. Wipe a light brown or distress ink across the surface to age it and lightly pick up the texture.

Quick Tip: A heavier grit sandpaper will give you a more pronounced effect. Experiment with the look you like best.

The yellow rose is the symbol of both joy and friendship. Wishing you both today, my friends,

Supply List:
Stamps: A Perfect Yellow Rose (Thomas Kinkade line), Picotage Print Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Burnt Umber Palette Ink by Stewart Superior, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink by Ranger
Paper: Glossy Cardstock by Ranger, Simply Smooth White by Prism, kraft by Prism
Other: dye based markers, sandpaper, pin by Fancy Pants Designs, ribbon by Fancy Pants designs

January is always one of those cold nasty months that I love staying indoors and simply staying warm. There is one fabulous thing about January though. I LOVE seeing all the new craft product releases for CHA. Kim Hughes has been busy creating some of her most fabulous releases to date (IMHO) and there will be four new sets release this January 6th. I have a sneak peek for you today on one of the sets, Spring Trees. There are lots of exciting samples on the CHF Creative Blog so check it out daily as well.

Hello Deer

Spring Birds

Have a fabulous day!