I’m tickled pink over this new Sparkle Blend from Doodles Paper Playground. “You’re Flamazing” is a bright pink blend that can be used in many ways.
For this project, I wanted to a pink pig so I removed the flamingos from the blend. But, as you can see I was still able to use one as a lawn ornament. I also created a flower cluster with different elements from the blend.
To create this scene, I used the Penny the Pig Roundimal stamp and die set from Brutus Monroe. I used the die to cut the pig shape out of a piece of cardstock. Then I stamped the pig on a piece of acetate using Staz-On. The shaker is backed with pink paper. I created the scene repeating a fence stamp from “Hog Heaven” by MFT. That’s also where the stencil came from. I colored the fence and grass with Copics. For the sky I used the cloud stencil from MFT with Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide ink and blending brush.
So the moral of this story – don’t shy away from a blend just becuase it may have an element that you don’t think you will use. You can always pick apart blends and tailor them to your needs. Head over to the shop to see all the amazing possibilities.
Who wouldn’t want to hang on to this adorable guy? This wild guy will put a smile on anyone’s face.
This card features a few of my favorite Brutus Monroe products. For the wild background, I used the Abstract Flower stencil with Obsidian Chroma Glaze to give it the feel of being in a tree, surrounded by leaves. On the white, vertical strip, first I stamped the leaves from the “Let’s Hang” stamp and heat embossed them in Raven embossing powder. Then I used some of my favorite shades of green Aqua Pigments to paint them. On the green circle, I used Raven ink to stamp the vines from the same stamp set. The sloth from “Let’s Hang” is stamped in Raven ink and colored with Copics. I stamped him twice and fussy cut his head so I could pop it and give the card dimension. Lastly, I used Alabaster embossing powder on the sentiment.From Aqua Pigments to glazes, from stamps to stencils, Brutus Monroe has everything you need to make you projects come to life and create your own ending. Check out the website today. New items are being added daily. Below are links to some of my favorite Brutus Monroe products.
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The 80’s were epic and this blend proves it. “I Love the 80’s” has all that retro neon flare we all knew and loved growing up. It makes any design timeless.
This trend is back and there’s no better way to make a project pop you back in time than with “I Love the 80’s”Sparkle Blends from Doodles Paper Playground. The colors buzz like neon lights and all the different elements make you think of everything you loved back then from big hair to bright colored high tops.
There are neon discs, sprinkles, stars, and even blue neon gems. So if you want to take a totally tubular trip back in time, grab this blend before they are a distant memory just like the eighties.
This blue haired mermaid is swimming along in a sea of beautiful shells, pearls, sequins and so much more.
The underwater scene came to life with the “Mermaid Kisses” stamp and die set from Brutus Monroe. Everything was colored with Copics and mounted atop a background from Catherine Pooler’s 6X6 Seaside patterned paper pack. The sentiment was stamped in the coordinating Sea Glass ink.
Look close and you will find all sorts of under water creatures including various types of fish, seashells, sparkle discs, bubbles…the list goes on. And the color palette leaves so many options for coordinating patterned papers. I used pieces from Just Keep Swimming to decorate the outside of the card as well.
The pink starfish in the mermaid’s hair are one of the many different clay pieces that include 3 different types of fish. I used various discs and sequins to create bubbles. And of course, the clear colored bubbles to complete this scene. If you love this blend as much as I do, swim on over to the shop and grab yours!
Said the late, great Dr. Seuss. That’s what this card is all about. Being bold. Being different. In this case, it was all about the Aqua Pigments. This was a different medium for me and I loved it right away. After heat embossing the bubbles from the Narwahl in Alabaster embossing powder, I created the the shimmery water color background using Aqua Pigments from Brutus Monroe. They worked perfectly on the Aqua Pigment Paper. There are so many colors and finishes to choose from, the possibilities are endless.
Aqua Pigments are an easy and fun way to create colorful backgrounds or paint your stamped images. You can even use them on a gel press. They are on sale so grab yours before they’re gone! The colors I used for this background are Cactus, Delphine, Purple and Dahlia.
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I was really excited to play with some bright bold colors to bring out the fun in the new “Soak Up the Sun” stamp set. My first card has a lot of dimension. I created a shaker element as the sun. The pier was created with Sentiment Strip Dies. I used Comic Dots stencil and Mermaid Scales stencil with the new Simon Hurley Lunar Paste. The shimmering paste was perfect for this bright sunny scene.
Nothing screams Summer like 4th of July. I had to create a red, white and blue themed card to celebrate. I had fun making this lady shine. I used the Card Basics Die for the stars and the ticket.
Another thing I love about summer is tie dye. I watched a few you tube videos and learned how to create this tie dye look for the background of the card. I used it on the shirt also. I used the Card Basics Die for the tie dye panel and the big circle.
Somewhere over the rainbow you will find the gorgeous new blend “Subtle Rainbow” from Doodles Paper Playground. But don’t be fooled by the name. The colors, sparkles and shine are gorgeous rainbow shades in lighter tones.
As always, this mix does not disappoint with its fun mix of shapes, patterns, colors and clay slices. There’s an array of colors and elements that make this easy to use with just about any color palette.
If you take a close look, you will see all the colors represented in patterns, shapes, and even bubbles. There are different flowers, spirals, several sizes of discs and sequins, rings, mylar stars and even rainbow clay slices. I chose to make a full front panel shaker side so all these fun pieces could easily be displayed.
This is a great mix to have on hand for any occasion. With all the colors and shapes, it can be used for almost anything. Grab yours in the shop today!
What’s up gnomies? I am so excited about this card that I am going to spare you the puns and get right to it. This project is part of a Brutus Monroe and Bearly Art collaboration. Having so many fabulous products to work with, made this a very fun, exciting project to work on.
I started with the “Gnome Pun Intended” stamp set from Brutus Monroe. The coordinating dies are available for this set, which makes it so much easier to cut several layers. I was able to easily build up each of these bearded cuties so they had some dimension. I colored them with Copics. I tried something a little different with their beards. Instead of the usual grey, I wanted a blue/purple tone to compliment the iridescence of the Fabulous Fibers I used to give them actual beards. For the gnome on top I used V22, V20 and BV31 for his beard. On the bottom gnome, I used BV23, BV01 and BV31.
I stamped an additional of each gnome and colored their noses so that I could cut them out and cover the spot where I glued the Fabulous Fibers, also giving these some dimension. Working with Fabulous Fibers is so much fun. There are so many cool things you can do with them. Check out this post for another project I used them on. They are very easy to manipulate and react well to a tiny bit of heat. I used the heat gun for barely a few seconds to hold the strands together and to secure the ends of the braids. I made the pink bands by tapping a Copic onto the melted section of the fibers. Then they were secured behind the noses with the Bearly Art Glue, which worked perfectly.
The Slim Line Sentiment dies made it easy to cut the background layers. They come with various sizes for layers as well as perfectly sized sentiments. For the background papers, I used a few patterns from “Crafting With My Gnomies” by Photoplay. The turquoise dots are “Scrappers” and the hearts are “Sew Sweet.”
To add some finishing touches, I used Bearly Art Washi tape on black cardstock and punch out hearts with a thumb punch. I really enjoyed creating this card and using so many different products. To check out all these goodies and so many more awesome products, make sure to head over to Brutus Monroe.
What tastes more like summer than a Rocket Pop? This new tasty Sparkle Blend from Doodles Paper Playground makes me want throw on my sandals and chase the ice cream man down the street. It will bring you right back to your childhood on a warm Summer day.
Whether it’s fireworks, ice pops or a bright starry sky you’re reminiscing about–this blend has it all. From bright, bold stars to tiny twinkles this blend is perfect for a 4th of July or Summer themed project. There are plenty of glitter and holographic discs in red, blue and silver. And of course, the star of this blend, there are Rocket Pops! These clay discs are so cute and make the blend sparkly and fun. Grab yours today and get in the mood for Summer.
Gnome pun intended, this new Sparkle Blend from Doodles Paper Playground makes the cut. “You Make the Cut” is full of so many gorgeous elements, it will never be cut. The metallic scissors alone are enough to make this a truly unique blend. I instantly thought scrapbooking and paper crafting, but this blend could be used for a hair dresser, seamstress, or anyone you want to let know they made the cut.
When you take a close look, you find so many surprises not noticed at first glance. This blend has an iridescent glow that makes it shine from within. The various sequins, pastel pearls and discs and even the pale green shards make this mix shine. The color palette is not to be missed. I used Photoplay’s “Crafting with my Gnomies” stamp set to create this crafty themed card. The background was made with a Photoplay stencil from the same line. I inked it in Alabaster ink from Brutus Monroe.
If you want to make the cut, head over to the shop and grab yours today!
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