Cute Prima Doll

When you can't sleep you play with stamps, I covered this tag using another page from Prima 6x6" pad. Designer paper was used on the dress using a Prima mixed doll. All three flowers were made from different manufactures; one from Tim's  poinsettia die, one from Prima and one from my Silhouette die cutter. Velvet leaf from my stash. Gold and sequin bling was added along with Viva gold. Love the little butterfly embellishment it's from the clearance isle as Michael's. 

Seam binding trim from my vintage stash. 

Prima Doll Goes to Paris

Today my Prima mixed media doll is going to Paris. I used Prima mixed media doll stamp, Tim Holtz Eiffel Tower die and embossing folder, Silhouette digital die cut flowers with stamen and bling, butterfly and supplies from my stash.

I discovered I could make my own dots using Viva Paper Pen. (those are the ones next to Eiffel Tower)

Life Moments

I can't stop making tags and adding these dolls from Prima to my altered pages. I put a heart bling in her hair. I used one of Tim Holtz word stamps along with stamps from my mothers stash. The dress is from a 6 x 6" Prima paper pack. The flower was made using my Silhouette Digital Craft Cutter. Stamens were added to center.
Tag, mixed media doll stamp, dress designer paper and flower border stamp all from Prima.
Bling is from Hobby Lobby.
Image was inked with Archival black on 140 lb watercolor paper.
Other ink from Archival sepia.
Watercolors from my stash.
I love to collect and use my vintage seam binding.
That's it today! I'll post another one tomorrow.

Carnival Themed Challenge

The moment I saw these stamps the idea came that I could make a carousel, I used a few HIT stamps, punches, card stock, paper, chop sticks, Lumiere metallic gold paint, embossing ink and powder, watercolors, an empty roll of plastic wrap, plastic lid as a base and lots of glue.

I have memories of something like this outside our little grocery store as a kid.

I'm submitting this project for a carnival themed challenge over on Simon Says Stamp Blog: http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/challenge-carnival/

Carousel #119

Life is Good

Prima Dolls, Prima Dolls!

Recently I spent six days with my mother, wish it could have been longer. A few days we played with our Prima doll stamps.

I can't wait to share some of the tags with you. 

The dress is one of my favorites, Who would guess? It was made using my Gelli Printing Plate. 

Background paper and flower by Prima

Stamp and die cut strip by Tim Holtz

Ribbon from Michaels

Bling from my supplies

Foam dots from Hobby Lobby

Prima Doll Tag

I really like how this tag turned out. I used Tim's distress inks and word stamp, Prima mixed media doll stamp, tag and flowers. Also designer paper for dress. Tiny flower stamp inked with archival black. Prima image was inked on watercolor paper with archival black ink. 

Archival Black is my favorite black ink.
For colorful background tag I used Wrinkle Free Distress Technique from Tim Holtz Creative Chemistry 101 online class 2012. 

Prima Dolls by Jo Adair

Last month Mother and I purchased Prima Dolls.

When we were visiting this past week I was amazed at all the tags she had made. She doesn't have a way to upload so I'm sharing them here for her.
I know my Mother would be thrilled to see your comments.

Update: Sunday evening: 

Reading the comments here and on Facebook, I've uploaded three of the tags mother gave me when we were down visiting her. 

Doesn't see do a wonderful job on these tags. My mother is 87 years young. 

Little Canvas

This little canvas is something I made for Technique Tuesday on OWSE blog. If your interested how I made this piece click this link:
http://craftingwithowse.blogspot.com/2013/08/technique-tuesday.html

Mixed Media Two

This is another image from The Prima line of Mixed Media dolls.The photo didn't scan well for this tag, I used coordinating  flowers from Prima and designer paper from Prima on dress.
Stamps for the background are from IBFS and Autumn Leaves. Archival sepia and Distress inks from Ranger Ink and Tim Holtz. Trim inked with distress ink pad. Water-soluble color crayons are from Caran d'Ache.

Your never to old to play with paper dolls. My Mother and I got together last weekend we spent two days making tags using our Julie Nutting Mixed Media paper doll stamps. I plan on adding some to my altered books. 

Mixed Media Doll Tag

Love, Love, Love working with these new doll stamps. 

Julie Nutting is the artist who made these stamps from Prima. 

I used flowers, designer paper from Prima.

Other supplies from Martha Stewart, and K and Co.

Archival ink, distress ink, Sticklers by Ranger and Tim Holtz. 

Neocolor II crayons from Caran d'Ache. 

Portable water-brush by NIJI. 

Another Red White and Blue Spread

I wasn't ready to put these stamps away even though it's a day after the 4th. I love how this spread turned out. I used Tim's Americana Silhouette #122, 

a stencils, gesso, paint, black archival ink and black and white markers. 

My journal page was made with smooth card stock and my Bind it All. 

Thanks for Looking and Have a nice day! 

Red White and Blue

Happy 4th Everyone in America! 

This was one of the easiest pieces I've made in a long time. Adhere print to journal page, apply paint, stamp images, add gesso over the top with watermark stamp from 

Tim Holtz; Americana Silhouettes #122.

I forgot to add that I used masking tape to mask off some words on the stamp before inking and peeled it off before stamping on page. 

Embrace Imperfection

I've been working on this piece over two weeks. She was drawn freehanded and painted Whimsy Girl with watercolor crayons, watercolor pencils and acrylics.

A couple weeks ago Robyn gave a free online class to make Whimsy Girls. 

Thanks for Looking and Have a nice day! 

Accordion Fold Card

My nine months has come to an end as DT member. This is my last project on VLVS blog: http://vivalas.blogspot.com/2013/06/accordion-fold-card.html

Click on my blog link to view project, cards and tags I made during the past nine months:
http://wwwstampedimpressions.blogspot.com/2013/05/favorite-projects-i-did-as-vlvs-dt-2012.html

Antique Swirls and More ATC's

These are ATCs made using images from
 # 137 Antique Swirls sheet from Hearts in Touch.

Stickles was added to flowers on this ATC. 

Let's Sew

This image was inked with distress ink and while still wet I rubbed some of the ink off to give a vintage look.
Distress markers were used on some of the images.
The needle image was stamped and added to tag. 

Ace thread image was stamped on tag.

 The hemp cord used on this tag reminds me of supplies I used years ago when I made all of the clothing except for jeans for my family.

 I also made sofa pillows, drapes, quilts and recovered chairs and sofas. Now, my sewing machine is used for craft and small sewing project. 

Curly Top

Day 5 

This piece was made using Dylusions stamps and spray inks. 

Thanks for viewing my five days using Dylusions 

Change is

Day 4

I used more Dylusions; stamps, spray ink and stencils.
Tim Holtz quote was used for the body. 

Smash washi tape was used over the top of tag. 

Wow! Wait till you see

Day 3

This is a favorite of mine, I used Dylusions stamps, spray ink and a stamped quote from the clearance isle.

The gesso was added using Crafter's Workshop stencil and pallet knife. 

Imagine

Day two,  Dylusions with other images from my stash! 

"Always" Tag

 Day 1 of sharing my tags using Dylusions 

I've been enjoying making tags again using Dylusions stamps and spray inks.

This 4 x 8" tag was made using several of Dyan's stamp sets. 

Altered Tile

This is my project for Viva Las VegaStamps! It's a ceramic tile made into a drink coaster.

You can view my tutorial here: 

http://vivalas.blogspot.com/2013/06/altered-tile.html

Red Velvet Cake

I added a quick post on Viva Las VegaStamps! Blog

It's a recipe card using Large Cake Lady image: #18500

Thanks for Looking and Have a Nice Day!!!

12 Tags of 2913 ~ June

It's been awhile since I worked on a 12 tags of 2013 so early in the month. I used Tim's directions but used what stamps I had that would complement the type of technique he used.
You can see Tim's gorgeous tag here: http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2013-june/

I love Tim's Distress Paints. I held back buying any because I thought they were the same as acrylic paint. After buying 3 bottle I knew I wanted more. I don't have all he has but do have some that complement each other. And don't get me started on Tim's distress markers, these are very nice too.

I don't think the architecture piece from Classics#2 was intended to be colored like this but it coordinated with the beautiful blue background using the Salty Ocean distress paint.
(Note: distress markers were used on architecture piece)

I used Tim's tag die, Tim's Distress Markers, Tim's Distress Paint, Tim's Classics #2, Archival Black ink, Heat it tool, Strathmore Watercolor cold press, 

Water brush, Distress paints on trim, Manila card stock and Spray bottle.

Tornado Inspired Journal Page

Couldn't sleep due to weather here in Oklahoma May 31, it's now 3:20 am June 1. On my craft table is a journal page. I started painting the background with my new distress paints and then I got out Viva Las VegaStamps and started stamping. In the background you can see brick wall in all directions, chevron, flowers, hot air balloon and more using Memento rich cocoa before adding the darker images with StazOn black ink. Wish now the stamped the mushrooms were upside down. 

I had to laugh, I didn't look and stamped the Instagram image upside down. 

Be safe if you are in the path of the Tornadoes. After seeing all the flooding in Oklahoma City I need an above ground safe room.