Papermill Papermaking Perfection in Purple

Hello, again!  Today is my last post for the Earth Day hop showcasing handmade paper created with the Arnold Grummer Papermill Complete Papermaking Kit.  Today's paper is purple with bits of Shaved Ice, Crystal Micro Glitter and Royal Purple Crushed Glass Glitter.  This was made with mostly white paper and just a little bits and pieces of purple scrap papers.  I also added a few flower petals from violets my granddaughter picked in the yard.  This paper was probably my favorite, I saved the best for last!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Arnold Grummer's® Papermill™ Complete Papermaking Kit

Stampendous® Single Iris Rubber Stamp

Stampendous® Anemone Smile Cling Set (for sentiment)

Stampendous® Royal Purple Crushed Glass 

Stampendous® Crystal Micro Glitter

Stampendous® Shaved Ice

Stampendous® Mixed Media White Paper

Paper Scraps in White, Purple, and Lavender 

Parakeet Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

VersaFine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Prismacolor® Pencils

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

This has been such a fun hop!  I've really enjoyed making my own paper and will continue to do this periodically just because I can!  Thanks for checking out my projects and I'll see you again soon!  Have a great weekend.

Hugs,

Lea

Pretty Pink Paper

Hi there!  I'm back with another post showcasing handmade paper created with the Arnold Grummer Papermill Complete Papermaking Kit.  Today's paper is a baby pink with bits of Shaved Ice and Crystal Micro Glitter.  I actually made this with mostly white paper and just a little bit of pink scrap papers.  The picture does not do it justice!  It's much prettier and pinker in real life!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Arnold Grummer's® Papermill™ Complete Papermaking Kit

Stampendous® Cling Fuchsia Trio Rubber Stamp Set

Stampendous® Fuchsia Trio Cutting Die Set

Stampendous® Crystal Micro Glitter

Stampendous® Shaved Ice

Stampendous® Mixed Media White Paper

Paper Scraps

Parakeet Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Copic® Markers

3D Foam Squares™ by Scrapbook Adhesives®

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

If you love specialty papers and those beautiful handmade papers with the different fibers and glitters embedded in them, you really should consider getting the Papermill Kit.  It's incredibly easy and a lot of fun!  You won't regret it!

Hugs,

Lea

Wicked Wednesday with All Dressed Up

If you're looking for my Stampendous posts, please scroll on down.  It's also Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge and our sponsor this week is All Dressed Up, one of my favorite digital stamp companies.  For my ATC, I've used Christmas Deer as our theme this week is Winter.

Here's what I used to create this ATC:

All Dressed Up's Christmas Deer

Copic Markers

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White

'Tis the Season 6x6 Paper Pad from My Mind's Eye

Firecracker Cardstock by My Colors

Stampendous Chunky White Embossing Enamel

Stampendous Shaved Ice

E-Z Runner by Scrapbook Adhesives

We would love for you to play along with our Winter Challenge!  Thanks so much for stopping by and I'll see you again soon!

Hugs,

Lea

Colorful Chameleons

This week the Stampendous® Design Team is celebrating Christmas in July with Chameleon™ markers.  Chameleon™ Art Products is a company determined to change the way you think about marker pens. They pride themselves on having developed real innovation that enhances your ability to maximize your creativity. Their markers bring color control and simplicity to your art, and you can create stunning 3D effects, smooth transitions, highlights, and shading gradations all with one pen.

When you combine this simple coloring versatility with Stampendous® and House-Mouse Designs® images, you can create fantastic projects quickly. Stampendous® stamps are beautifully enhanced by the simple blending made possible with this range of innovative markers. The colorless blending tool acts as a “foolproof” finish for your project. You won’t believe the stunning range of colors that can be achieved with these markers, and the array of original projects you can create with the combination of Stampendous® and Chameleon.™  Here’s my project for today:

I absolutely love using the Stampendous Color Fragments and Shaved Ice.  I really enjoy mixing the colors and creating my own unique color combinations.  They're perfect for adding texture and visual interest as well as a fun way to tie colors together.

This is what I used to create this card:

Stampendous:
W152 Whispered Wishes
SSC1231 Holiday Expressions Perfectly Clear™ Stamps
SSH38 Small Perfectly Clear™ Acrylic Handle
MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink by Tsukineko®
GX358U Melon Ultra Fine Pearl Glitter
FRG10C Shaved Ice
FRC19 Amethyst Color Fragments
FRC18 Teal Color Fragments
MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

Plus:
Chameleon™ Markers (BL3, OL3, YL2, RD4, YG3, OR4, GR3, BG4, BR5, PK3, YO3, V04, BK4)
Memento™ Teal Zeal Ink Pad by Tsukineko®
Pixie Dust Purple Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®
Aqua Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®
Tim Holtz® Distress Ink in Tumbled Glass by Ranger®
Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

This is what I did to create this card:

Stamp  image, color and trim as shown.

Create a 5” square card base from aqua cardstock.

Stamp snowflakes in a random pattern with teal ink on aqua card base.

Trim a mat with purple cardstock for main image.

Adhere all layers.

Add melon glitter to hat and sweater.

Mix fragments with shaved ice and adhere across bottom of image, tap off excess.

Set aside to dry.

Did we say prizes????  Three prizes are up for grabs from commenters who post on the Stampendous blog and each designer's blog during our hop this week.  Be sure to tell us where you live when commenting for a US or UK winner will receive a Cling Create Christmas Stamp Set and Perfectly Clear™ Stamp Handle from us or our UK distributor, Woodware Craft and a winner from Canada will receive a $20 USD Rewards Card to spend at our website. Deadline to comment is Sunday, July 19th, 11:59 pm PDT.  Chameleon will be offering a fantastic prize as well, so be sure to visit their blog for more details.

There is more! Our Australian Distributor, The Stencil Specialists, are sponsoring a prize for one friend “down under” to win a Stampendous Stamp, a Dreamweaver Stencil and a surprise goodie from their terrific stock of Stampendous merchandise! Tell us where you live when you comment to be in the drawing!

Here’s the list of my teamies playing along today:

Stampendous Blog

Lea Kimmel (me)

Lyn Bernatovich

Kristine Reynolds

Tenia Nelson

Pam Hornschu

Alison Heikkila

Louise Healy

Laura Drahozal

Chameleon Pens Blog

Don’t forget to leave a comment if you want a chance to win a prize!  Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you’ll join us again tomorrow for the final blog hop.  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Lea