Using a few supplies to make a "loud" card...

So the other day, after applying a layer of light modeling paste with The Crafter's Workshop stencil on a watercolour card base, I was strangely beckoned to my drawer of Royal Talens Ecolines [liquid watercolours]....

"Come use us...we are pretty!" cooed the 9 bottles of Ecolines I own. *winks*

Yep. My art supplies are "loud" and very persuasive. *LOL*

Playing along with CAS(E) this sketch.

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For the love of light modeling paste...

One of my fave mediums to use on a card is light modeling paste because 

1. It dries super fast!

2. It can be manipulated to hold peaks for cool textures. 

3. It sits nicely on watercolour paper without causing significant warp.

On this card, I applied a thin layer of light modeling paste with The Crafter's Workshop stencil. Then I added some colorants before applying gesso [black and white] to really define the textures.

Playing along with CAS(E) this sketch!

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The 5-minute CAS card

So, over the weekend I had a field day fussy-cutting cute owls and jars for a few upcoming layouts. And whipped up a 5 minute CAS card when I was dealing with the craftermath. *winks*

Actually, sticking down the elements took about 2 minutes. I decided it was TOO simple and added some score lines on the card base. Now it looks more like a 5 year old's craft project than a 3 year old's right? *LOL*

Playing along with CAS(E) this sketch.

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A CAS hello card

Something unusual happened in the last two weekends. I actually spent serious time with my Cuttlebug. Now, this machine usually sees action just a handful of times each year despite having a Raskog trolley dedicated to it because you know, I thought I wasn't a die-cut kind of gal.

Well, I take it back. I'm a die-cut kind of gal after all. It is such a great way to use up those paper scraps! And it's refreshing not to have to run to the sink to wash up sometimes, right? *winks*

Playing along with CAS(E) this sketch.

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Love always....a quick card

I love making quick cards with ready supplies. It's a way to get a creative fix without the need for a massive cleanup after. :)

Here's a card that took me 15 minutes...including drying time! Some cheating involved of course! *winks*

First, I picked a watercolour card from my stack of residual misted backgrounds. Then I chose a SRM scallop diecut. Next, I coloured the Maya Road chipboard with Sharpie and added texture with the Art Anthology stone effects paint. Then I outlined the words with a white pen. Lastly, I adhered all pieces to the base! 

Playing along with CAS(E) this Sketch and The Mixed Media Card Challenge.

P/s: Happy Valentine's Day weekend my friends! :)

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The five-minute CAS card

Sometimes when I don't feel like pulling out my art supplies for a simple project, I turn to my trusty stack of residual misted backgrounds....

I choose one that I like...

Add in some sequins to fit a sketch challenge I could possibly enter the card into....and I'm done in 5 minutes! *high fives all around* 

Playing along with CAS(E) this sketch.

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The 5-minute Christmas card

Okay, so I'm a little late to the Christmas party since this is my first Christmas card of the year! But I'm staying positive because this only took 5 minutes! *winks*

1. Wind cording around washi tape roll to get the shape for the wreath....1 minute

2. Choose a card base from my stack of residual-misted card bases....1 minute

3. Heat up the hot glue gun and choose an embellishment saved from last year's Christmas card....1 minute

4. Adhere the wreath and the embellishment...1 minute

5. Add little bits of Golden gold mica flakes...30 seconds.
6. Admire my handiwork....30 seconds. *LOL*

Playing along with The Mixed Media Card Challenge and CAS(E) this sketch.

*Edited* This card was one of the highlights at the Mixed Media Card Challenge and made Honorable Mention at CAS(E) this sketch.

P/s: Happy weekend friends!

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I see more shimmering projects in my future...

So I finally tried out the famed Zig Wink of Stella brush pen...and I LOVE the shimmer. Yep...I see  more shimmering projects in my future...*LOL*

The clear shimmer pen is excellent for covering up mistakes like glue marks...*winks*

And give your sentiment some shine! :) Can't wait to try out the other colours...[I only have 5...so far that is! *winks*]

Playing along with CAS(E) this sketch.

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This week's five-minute card

So I pressed a piece of water colour paper to absorb the residual mists left on the stencil [yesterday's Happy Kids layout] for this week's five-minute card.

Then I adhered a bloom, leaf and sequins. And an SRM Sticker sentiment.

All done in 5 minutes! :)

Playing along with CAS(E) this sketch.

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Oh baby card

Guess what? SRM now has a monthly challenge blog! Challenge #1 is all about Celebrations. :)

It was a quick card to assemble ...I took a piece from my collection of residual misted backgrounds, then added bits from my "save it for a rainy day" stash...[blooms + pearls that didn't make it on another project].

Playing along with CAS(E) this sketch and Virginia's View Challenge.

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A CAS card ...plus a giveaway winner!

These days, I'm really into CAS cards. It's really more challenging to have to restrain yourself rather than just pile it on, right?  *winks* Just a fun card with a stencil + light modeling paste, a chipboard heart + stickles and a SRM Sticker sentiment. 

Playing along with CAS(E) this sketch.

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A big thank you to those who entered my "Happy Mail" giveaway. I really enjoyed getting to know you a little better. The winner is ....

Lavina Agarwal!

Congrats Lavina! Please send me an email with your mailing details and I'll send your RAK out to you.

P/s: Happy weekend friends. If you have time, come play along with LESSology Challenge #34: Laundry Day!

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A quick Valentine's Day card...:)

It's no secret that I LOVE quick projects. Especially those that don't even stay in my card stash once they are done...*winks*

Happy Valentine's Day friends! :)

Playing along with CAS(E) this Sketch.

P/s: Happy weekend friends! If you are looking for some fun challenges, come play along with LESSology Challenge #33: Happy Mail Day and Purple Pumpkin's February sketch. :)

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How to: make a card in 10 minutes

Do you have days when you don't really want to pull out ALL your craft supplies but really want make something? That's when the prep work done previously can come to play... *winks*

1. Grab previously created background [residual mists on watercolour paper]--> 2 minutes

2. Choose a piece of scrap paper --> 2 minutes

3. Adhere patterned paper --> 1 minute

4. Choose a piece of trim --> 2 minutes

5. Adhere velvet scallop trim --> 1 minute

6. Choose a chipboard embellishment --> 1 minute

7. Add chipboard embellishment --> 1 minute

Playing along with CAS(E) this sketch.

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