Saturday, August 31, 2019

Stamptember is Here!

Hey Everybody! Guess what time it is...? It's time for Stamptember! What is this you may ask? It's a one month stamping party put on by the fabulous Simon Says Stamp! All month long they will be offering discounts, exclusive stamp sets, collaborations with many wonderful stamp companies and giveaways!! The set I'm using today is called Handcrafted With Love and has a ton of teeny, tiny stamps that are perfect for all kinds of crafters.

#maria willis, #cardbomb, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #cards, #cardmaking, #cardmaker, #handmade, #handmadecards, #simonsaysstamp, #STAMPtember, color, #copics, #copicmarkers, #iloveyou,

I decided to use the envelope stamp and stamp it repeatedly onto the background. Then, I colored them in with my copic markers and added a little shadow below each envelope to make them pop.
#maria willis, #cardbomb, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #cards, #cardmaking, #cardmaker, #handmade, #handmadecards, #simonsaysstamp, #STAMPtember, color, #copics, #copicmarkers, #iloveyou,

I wanted a large sentiment to put in front of my tiny envelopes so I pulled out this I Love You die from Simon Says Stamp. It fit perfectly next to the gold embossed envelope in the center of my card. I added a thick, glossy layer to it with my Nuvo Crystal Glaze from Tonic Studios.
#maria willis, #cardbomb, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #cards, #cardmaking, #cardmaker, #handmade, #handmadecards, #simonsaysstamp, #STAMPtember, color, #copics, #copicmarkers, #iloveyou,

I used the "hand crafted" circle stamp to emboss a matching envelope and finished up my card by adding some of the new embellishments from Hero Arts.
#maria willis, #cardbomb, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #cards, #cardmaking, #cardmaker, #handmade, #handmadecards, #simonsaysstamp, #STAMPtember, color, #copics, #copicmarkers, #iloveyou,

That is it for tonight you guys because I need to run off to eat dinner. I will be back tomorrow with some more fun things that I've made with this stamp set.

Have a great night!
Maria


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Friday, August 30, 2019

Tonic Studios Flora Background colored with Nuvo Alcohol Markers

#maria willis, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvo, Flora background stamp, nuvoalchol markers, #flowers, #color, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #art, #diy, #handmade, #handmadecards,


Hello everybody! Today I am sharing some fun coloring with Nuvo Alcohol Markers. These markers come in sets of three which make it really easy to pick some great coloring combos. Personally, I love mixing and matching my own color combinations to try to achieve a dramatic look with my coloring.
#maria willis, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvo, Flora background stamp, nuvoalchol markers, #flowers, #color, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #art, #diy, #handmade, #handmadecards,

I started off by stamping the Flora Background stamp onto Craft Perfect Smooth White cardstock with Black Shadow Ink. This ink allows you to either watercolor or use alcohol inks without the risk of your stamped image smearing. This paper is one of my favorite papers for coloring with alcohol inks as it absorbs the ink and allows the colors to blend smoothly. 
#maria willis, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvo, Flora background stamp, nuvoalchol markers, #flowers, #color, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #art, #diy, #handmade, #handmadecards,

Next I colored in my image with a variety of Nuvo Alcohol Markers from five different sets. Here are the colors that I used:
  • Flowers: 373,374,375, 379
  • Leaves: 410, 412, 416, 417
  • Background: 360, 363
I colored one petal/leaf at a time starting with the lightest color. Then I added shading in getting progressively darker as I went along. I went back over my coloring again with the lighter colors to make sure my colors were smoothly blended.
#maria willis, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvo, Flora background stamp, nuvoalchol markers, #flowers, #color, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #art, #diy, #handmade, #handmadecards,

When my whole image was colored I cut it out and adhered it my black card base with foam tape. I added a heat embossed sentiment from Celebrate Sentiments and popped that up too. To finish my card off I added Nuvo Crystal Drops in Metallic-Mustard Gold.
#maria willis, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvo, Flora background stamp, nuvoalchol markers, #flowers, #color, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #art, #diy, #handmade, #handmadecards,

This background stamp is really amazing and can be colored in so many different ways. In case you missed it, here's another card I made with this set from a couple of weeks ago. Click HEREif you'd like to visit the post for details.
#maria willis, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvo, Flora background stamp, nuvoalchol markers, #flowers, #color, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #art, #diy, #handmade, #handmadecards,


That's it for today you all. Thank you so much for joining me. If you have any questions please leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as possible As always, the links to the products that I've used today are linked below in case you'd like to take a closer look at them.

Have an amazing weekend you all!

Maria


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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Crafty Friends Blog Hop: Concord & Ninth

Hey you guys! Guess what? I've got some really exciting news for you... Today is the debut of a fantastic new blog hop called the Crafty Friends Blog Hop! This group of insanely talented crafters will be getting together on the 20th of each month to bring you all some crafty goodness. Every month we will be focusing on a different company and this month it is none other than the fabulous Concord & 9th which is perfect because they are having their Fourth Birthday this month! Happy Birthday Concord & 9th! They are celebrating their birthday with Giveaways, incentives and sales so be sure to head over there to join in the fun.

DISCOUNT: 

Concord & 9th is such an amazing company and they have generously given us a 20% Off Discount code to share with you! So, if you'd like to do a little crafty shopping head on over to  Concord & 9th and use discount code: CRAFTYFRIENDS20  to get 20% Off of your order between now and August 22nd. 
For today's cards I decided to pull out an old favorite of mine called Just Love from Concord & 9th. I've shared cards before using this gorgeous set but the possibilities for this stamp and die bundle are endless and I couldn't resist pulling it out again.  I made two cards. One card is bright and bold and the second is shimmery and soft. 
#mariawillis, #cardbomb, #concord&9th, #craftyfriends, #cards, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #papercraft, #craft, #create, #art, #handmade, #handmadecards, #love, #flowers, #watercolor, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #nuvo, #nuvoshimmerpowder,
This card is my favorite of the two as I love bright, happy colors. I used my Nuvo Shimmer Powders to watercolor my embossed image. Then I used the coordinating dies to cut out the floral image so that I could mount it onto some colored cardstock. I also die cut the large "Love" sentiment out of black cardstock three times and glued the layers together. After coating the top layer in a thick coat of Nuvo Crystal Glaze I adhered the dimensional sentiment to my card.
#mariawillis, #cardbomb, #concord&9th, #craftyfriends, #cards, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #papercraft, #craft, #create, #art, #handmade, #handmadecards, #love, #flowers, #watercolor, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #nuvo, #nuvoshimmerpowder,
On my second card I used the same image and heat embossed it in clear onto watercolor paper. This time I used a combination of my Daniel Smith watercolors and my Nuvo Shimmer Powders to watercolor the image. Again I tripled up my sentiment but this time I decided to keep it simple and I did not gloss it up.
#mariawillis, #cardbomb, #concord&9th, #craftyfriends, #cards, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #papercraft, #craft, #create, #art, #handmade, #handmadecards, #love, #flowers, #watercolor, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #nuvo, #nuvoshimmerpowder,
I finished off both of my cards by splattering the backgrounds with watercolor or gesso. Then I added embellishments to each of them as a final touch.
#mariawillis, #cardbomb, #concord&9th, #craftyfriends, #cards, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #papercraft, #craft, #create, #art, #handmade, #handmadecards, #love, #flowers, #watercolor, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #nuvo, #nuvoshimmerpowder,
This is such a great set for so many reasons but one of them is that it is great for beginning colorists. The small flowers and leaves on this set provide a great opportunity for learning to shade and to color blend no matter what your favorite medium is (Alcohol markers, pencils, watercolors, etc...). So, if you're looking for a great new set this might be the one you're looking for... and at 20% off remember to pick up the dies too!
#mariawillis, #cardbomb, #concord&9th, #craftyfriends, #cards, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #papercraft, #craft, #create, #art, #handmade, #handmadecards, #love, #flowers, #watercolor, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #nuvo, #nuvoshimmerpowder,
Click here to shop Concord & 9th at 20% Off until 8/22/2019.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you will hop along with the rest of the hop to see all of the amazing Concord & 9th inspiration that we have for you today. If you're interested in checking out any of the products that I've used today I will link to them at the bottom of my post.

Next up on this hop is the amazing Becky Roberts!
Have a great day! See you back here soon,
Maria



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Jenny Hall
Tanya Boser
Ilina Crouse
Maria Willis : You are HERE.
Becky Roberts : Next in hop.
Sandi MacIver
Sue Plote
Sara Finkey Sherlock
Lydia Fiedler
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Friday, August 16, 2019

Coloring with Nuvo Watercolor Pencils and Shimmer Powders

#maria willis, #cardbomb, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvo, #cards, #cardmaking, #handmade, #handmadecards, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #papercraft, #craft, #create, #color, #pencils

Hey everybody! I'm wondering if you've checked out the Garden Party Release that Tonic Studios launched this past weekend? If not I hope you'll check it out because the new stamp sets are amazing. I've also got a hot deal for you! If you'd like to shop the new release (and anything else at Tonic except kits and gift cards) at a great discount here are some 15% Off links for you:

Tonic Studios USA: 15% Off   

Tonic Studios UK: 15% Off

Just FYI, Tonic Studios UK ships internationally at a very affordable flat rate (approximately $8 USD). So, feel free to shop at either store. 

Ok, now let's get on to my card! Today I've decided to use the Flora Background set and the Celebrate Sentiments set.
#maria willis, #cardbomb, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvo, #cards, #cardmaking, #handmade, #handmadecards, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #papercraft, #craft, #create, #color, #pencils

I started by stamping this gorgeous background stamp onto Craft Perfect Ultra Smooth Cardstock with Black Shadow ink. This is my go to ink because it's a hybrid ink that works with both water and alcohol based medium. I painted the first layer of this card with Nuvo Shimmer Powders. Then I layered colored pencils on top of the shimmer powders to add texture and shading.

#maria willis, #cardbomb, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvo, #cards, #cardmaking, #handmade, #handmadecards, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #papercraft, #craft, #create, #color, #pencils

These colored pencils are actually watercolor pencils but you can use them dry for a beautiful affect as well.
#maria willis, #cardbomb, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvo, #cards, #cardmaking, #handmade, #handmadecards, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #papercraft, #craft, #create, #color, #pencils

After I finished coloring I used my Glitter Gloss Aquaflow Pen to add clear glitter to all of the flowers.You can see the glimmer catching the light on the photo below.
#maria willis, #cardbomb, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvo, #cards, #cardmaking, #handmade, #handmadecards, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #papercraft, #craft, #create, #color, #pencils

After adding my heat embossed sentiment I embellished my card with Dream Drops in Indigo Eclipse. Then I mounted it onto a black card base with foam tape for some extra dimension.
#maria willis, #cardbomb, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvo, #cards, #cardmaking, #handmade, #handmadecards, #stamp, #ink, #paper, #papercraft, #craft, #create, #color, #pencils

Ok, that is it for today! Thank you all so much for joining me today. I hope you love these new stamp sets as much as I do and I'll see you back here soon. In case you're interested in doing a little shopping I'm linking the products that I showcased today down below. Remember to use the 15% off links I shared if you'd like a great discount. Here they are again if you need them:

Tonic Studios USA: 15% Off   

Tonic Studios UK: 15% Off


Have an awesome day you guys!
Maria



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Saturday, August 10, 2019

Tonic Studios Garden Party Release Blog Hop Day 2 + Giveaways + 15% Off!

Hello, you guys! Today is such an exciting day because it is day two of the Tonic Studios Garden Party Release Blog Hop (View Day One of the hop Here)! If you haven't heard yet, Tonic has just released eight new stamp sets that are absolutely fantastic. There's a sentiment set with 45 different stamps, a gorgeous floral background, multiple floral sets and critters with interchangeable (and totally adorable) outfits! I've got a video for you at the end of today's post so make sure stay tuned until the end.

GIVEAWAYS & DISCOUNTS!

For this hop Tonic Studios is generously gifting a $25 USD or 25 pound gift certificate (depending on your market) to one lucky commenter on every blog in this hop! So, please leave me a comment below and just keep commenting throughout the hop to increase your chances of winning! In addition, guess what I have for you... Yep, an epic discount! If you're interested in doing a little shopping please use these links for an automatic 15% Discount off of your purchase (Craft kits and Gift cards are the only exclusions)!



PEONY BLOOM & CELEBRATE SENTIMENTS

For my first card I decided to use the gorgous Peony Bloom stamp set. I heat embossed it in silver on watercolor cardstock. 
#cardbomb, #mariawillis, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #nuvo, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvodreamdrops, #nuvoembellishmentmousse, #stamps, #ink, #paper, #handmade, #handmadecards, #art, #create, #craft, #color, #watercolor, #cow, #flower,

Then I used my Nuvo Aquaflow Pens and a paint brush to watercolor the floral images and leaves. I love the combination of blues and pinks (which can make the most stunning purples) so that's what I decided to do here. I added some yellows and oranges to the center of the flower and a light shade of yellow to the tips of the petals. I will link to the sets that I've used at the bottom of my post but the exact colors that I've used are...
  • Flower: 900, 904n, 911, 918, 925, 926
  • Leaves: 904n, 927, 935

#cardbomb, #mariawillis, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #nuvo, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvodreamdrops, #nuvoembellishmentmousse, #stamps, #ink, #paper, #handmade, #handmadecards, #art, #create, #craft, #color, #watercolor, #cow, #flower,
After my watercoloring dried I fussy cut it out and adhered it with foam adhesive to a black background that had been brushed and splattered with Pure Platinum Embellishment Mousse. The camera didn't pick up the sheen but the background of this card has a nice, subtle shimmer to it. I heat embossed the sentiment in white. Seriously, this sentiment is one of the nicest things you can say to somebody and I love it!
#cardbomb, #mariawillis, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #nuvo, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvodreamdrops, #nuvoembellishmentmousse, #stamps, #ink, #paper, #handmade, #handmadecards, #art, #create, #craft, #color, #watercolor, #cow, #flower,
To finish the card off I added some gorgeous Dream Drops in Indigo Eclipse. These drops dried with a pearlescent, purplish hue and were the perfect final touch for this card.
#cardbomb, #mariawillis, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #nuvo, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvodreamdrops, #nuvoembellishmentmousse, #stamps, #ink, #paper, #handmade, #handmadecards, #art, #create, #craft, #color, #watercolor, #cow, #flower,



CELEBRATE FRIENDSHIP & CELEBRATE SENTIMENTS

For my second card I wanted to showcase some of the adorable new critter stamps. All of the stamps on this card (except for the sentiment) come from the Celebrate Friendship set. This is just one of three new stamp sets that feature fun animals. These sets coordinate and the sizes are matched perfectly which means you can mix and match the sets and swap all of the outfits around between the animals! These sets are also fantastic for scene building!
#cardbomb, #mariawillis, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #nuvo, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvodreamdrops, #nuvoembellishmentmousse, #stamps, #ink, #paper, #handmade, #handmadecards, #art, #create, #craft, #color, #watercolor, #cow, #flower,

I started this card by using my Tonic Stamping Platform and some masking paper to build my scene.  I used the Nuvo Black Shadow ink as it's safe to use with alchohol markers. It works well with watercolors as well so if you're looking for a great hybrid ink-this is it! If you're curious about how to build a scene and get the most out of your stamps please watch the video below as I share how to do this.
#cardbomb, #mariawillis, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #nuvo, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvodreamdrops, #nuvoembellishmentmousse, #stamps, #ink, #paper, #handmade, #handmadecards, #art, #create, #craft, #color, #watercolor, #cow, #flower,


I used my Nuvo Alcohol Markers (and a few Nuvo pencils) to color my card. The cow is so cute in her purple heart dress! But, there are so many clothes to choose from that I could easily have made this cow a boy too. 
#cardbomb, #mariawillis, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #nuvo, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvodreamdrops, #nuvoembellishmentmousse, #stamps, #ink, #paper, #handmade, #handmadecards, #art, #create, #craft, #color, #watercolor, #cow, #flower,

After coloring my card I put it back into my stamping platform and used it get my sentiment lined up straight. I stamped it in the Black Shadow ink and that finished off my card.
#cardbomb, #mariawillis, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #nuvo, #tonicstudiosgardenparty, #nuvodreamdrops, #nuvoembellishmentmousse, #stamps, #ink, #paper, #handmade, #handmadecards, #art, #create, #craft, #color, #watercolor, #cow, #flower,


If you would like to see how I made this card from start to finish here's a video for you:





That's all for today you guys. Thank you so much for joining us for this hop. You will be continuing on to see what the talented Zina Redo has to share with us today. Remember to leave a comment below to enter to win a gift certificate from Tonic Studios. I'm also linking to all of the products that I've used today (below the list of hoppers) so that you can check them out if you'd like. If you end up shopping remember to use the discount links I shared at the top of my post. If you prefer to use the links I'm sharing below then use code: CARDBOMB15 to make sure that you get your discount. 

Have an amazing day you guys!
Maria





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Thursday, August 1, 2019

Encouragement Card Blog Hop

Hey you guys! How are you? I hope you're having a fantastic day and enjoying your summer (if you're in my hemisphere anyway). Today I'm taking part in a special blog hop that is showcasing cardmakers in a variety of different ways. Some cardmakers mailed their cards in, some are participating via blog (like me) and others are participating via youtube video. So, I hope you will  join us for this fun and unique hop! You will find yourself jumping back and forth between blogs and youtube videos which should provide for some great entertainment and inspiring ideas.

I decided to make a card for a friend who could use a little pick me up. She's a really lovely person and life has been a bit tough on her. I want her to know that she is loved... 
#mariawillis, #cardbomb, #card, #cards, #handmade, #handmadecards, #papercraft, #stamps, #ink, #paper, #art, #create, #creative, #watercolor, #diecutting, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #nuvo, #nuvoshimmerpowder,


I decided to use bright, happy colors for this card so I busted out my Tonic Nuvo Shimmer Powders and watercolored a rainbow background. 
#mariawillis, #cardbomb, #card, #cards, #handmade, #handmadecards, #papercraft, #stamps, #ink, #paper, #art, #create, #creative, #watercolor, #diecutting, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #nuvo, #nuvoshimmerpowder,



This big You Are Loved Die sentiment from Altenew was just perfect for this card. I die cut it three times then glued the layers together. After that I used my Nuvo Crystal Glaze to cover the whole die cut sentiment in a thick, glossy sheen. 
#mariawillis, #cardbomb, #card, #cards, #handmade, #handmadecards, #papercraft, #stamps, #ink, #paper, #art, #create, #creative, #watercolor, #diecutting, #tonicstudios, #tonicstudiosusa, #nuvo, #nuvoshimmerpowder,

After I adhered the sentiment I decided this card needed a rainbow of sequins, rhinestones and other fun embellishments. I dug out shiny things from lots of different companies. Then, glued them down until I had what looked like a rainbow jewel encrusted card. It might be hard to see in the picture but this card catches the light like something else and flashes all kinds of shimmery, glittery goodness back at you. I hope it will bring a smile to my friend's face.

If you're curious about the Nuvo Shimmer Powders here's a video I made a while back showcasing ten different ways to use them. I hope you might find it helpful. 




If you are interested in checking out any of the products that I've used today I've linked them all at the bottom of this post. 

Thanks so much for joining me today! I hope you have an amazing day and enjoy the rest of the hop!


Next, you are off to visit Jessica Shier on Youtube! 
CLICK HERE to visit her channel.


Have an awesome day you all!
Maria

PS: For some added fun I'm entering this card into this week's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge:  Bright and Cheerful! 



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