MISTI Maynia

Today's card and video is part of MISTI Maynia. What is MISTI Maynia? It's huge - a FREE Mini MISTI - every day in the month of May! I know right! All of the details can be found below.

I've got to admit, I'm just a little bit jealous as I don't have the Mini MISTI just yet. But I do have the original MISTI stamping tool and love it! And that is what I've used in today's video to create my card.

Watch above or watch in HD at YouTube

Today's card takes it back to the basics. No crazy techniques or tricks. It's all about the color and stamping today. OK...maybe one little trick is in there. But you get the point, it's a "purist" card today. LOL

Our recently released You Equal Kind stamp set takes me back to my roots - my first love - Clean and Simple one layer.

I've always been a sucker for good imagery. When the images are strong, all I have to concentrate on is the layout and my color palette. Sometimes, removing all of the clutter really helps and can serve as a "design detox".

Giveaway Alert

Iliana of My Sweet Petunia - the creator of the MISTI, is celebrating the month of May by giving away a Mini MISTI stamping tool - every day!

I'm so excited to be participating in MISTI Maynia! So how can you win one of your very own? Easy! Just leave a comment below by 11:59 p.m. EST on 06/02/16 to enter. One lucky commenter will be randomly selected and posted on our Winner's Page on 06/03/16! ***Open Internationally***

Good luck!

MISTI Maynia Participant List

As mentioned above, My Sweet Petunia asked several bloggers to participate in MISTI Maynia to give away a Mini MISTI every day during the month of may. The complete list of participants so far is listed below. Hint: some of these are still open = more chances to win!

1. May 01 - Ilina Crouse
2. May 02 - Lydia Fiedler
3. May 02 - Virginia Lu
4. May 03 - Jana Millen
5. May 04 - Carissa Wiley
6. May 05 - Maureen Wong
7. May 05 - Simon Hurley
8. May 06 - Laurel Beard
9. May 06 - Catherine Pooler
10. May 07 - Laura Sterckx
11. May 07- My Favorite Things
12. May 08- Laura Bassen
13. May 09 - Jeanne Streiff
14. May 10 - Lawn Lawn
15. May 11 - Darlene DeVries
16. May 12 - Crafters' Corner
17. May 13 - Pat Huntoon
18. May 14 - Sally Lynn MacDonald
19. May 15 - Avery Elle
20. May 16 - Simon Says Stamp
21. May 17 - Altenew
22. May 18 - Concord & 9th
23. May 19 - Stephanie Klauck
24. May 20 - Hero Arts
25. May 21 - Neat and Tangled
26. May 21 - Debbie Hughes
27. May 22- Taheerah Atchia
28. May 23- Jennifer McGuire
29. May 23- Kathy Racoosin
30. May 24- Yana Smakula
31. May 25- Sandy Allnock
32. May 26- Caryn Davies

Featured Supplies

For your convenience, here is a list of all of the supplies (or equivalents) used on today's project(s), along with links to purchase. Please note: this list does contain some affiliate links.

You Equal Kind Wplus9 White Premium Cardstock Wplus9 Flamingo PURE COLOR Dye Ink Wplus9 Miami Spice PURE COLOR Dye Ink Wplus9 Ocean Drive PURE COLOR Dye Ink Pad Wplus9 Last Leaf PURE COLOR Dye Ink Wplus9 Wild Mango PURE COLOR Dye Ink Pad Wplus9 PURE COLOR Black Dye Ink Wplus9 PURE COLOR White Pigment Ink MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Whole Kit and Kaboodle Simon Says Stamp LARGE GRID PAPER Pack Pad SGRID1 The Color of Fun The AQUA Absorber Towel 17 x 27 Chamois 46149 Lawn Fawn 2.5 Inch Acrylic ROUND Grip Block with Grid Tombow MONO Adhesive PERMANENT Tape Dispenser *03441 Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper Trimmer 12 Inches

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GIVEAWAY: Online Card Classes Stretch Your Dies

I love die cutting—and I’m always looking for new ways to use my die-cutting machine and dies to make cards. The girls at Online Card Classes felt the same way! Their new class, Stretch Your Dies, is all about discovering new, cool ways to use dies for card making. It’s based on the same concept as their popular Stretch Your Stamps class—each day the class will focus on a different kind of die, so it’ll be easy to find a die or two in your stash to follow along with. The class will have 20+ videos! For more information, visit Online Card Classes.

Registration for this class is now open, and I’m thrilled to announce that I’m one of the guest artists for Stretch Your Dies! But even better… one of you will get to attend for free!

Just leave a comment on this post by Thursday, March 12th to be eligible. I'd love to know which was your favorite Online Card Class and/or which one you'd love to take/see next.

Winner will be selected by random from all comments and posted here on the blog Friday, March 13th.

Class starts on Monday, March 16, 2015. I can’t wait! And I hope to see you there!

VIDEO: Watercolored Ornaments + OCC Giveaway

Hello! I have a couple of fun things to share with you today.

A video and a giveaway!

Holiday Card Workshop 2014

Making a card list and checking it twice? Online Card Class instructors Kristina Werner and Jennifer McGuire—and friends—are here to help you send handmade cards to everyone on your list this year. That’s right—it’s time for Holiday Card Workshop 2014! Join us for a very merry class packed with ideas and card-making know-how. With loads of stamping, die-cutting, layering, coloring, and more showcased in a variety of card styles, you’re sure to walk away inspired for the holidays! All cards will be included in how-to videos... with over 17 in total!

I am honored to be one of the guest instructors for this awesome class! And just to get you warmed up, I thought I'd share a how-to video right now for recreating these watercolored ornaments.

I apologize in advance for the length of the video. But this was highly requested and I wanted to be sure to pack as much instruction and information as possible in there.

Hope you enjoy!

Watch above or in HD at YouTube

Or, if you prefer, I also shared some tips on how to create a looser painting style and adding some extra touches just to switch things up like the card pictured below.

Giveaway Alert

I’m so excited to give away one spot in the Online Card Class Holiday Card Workshop 2014! Will you be the lucky winner? Leave a comment on this post by 11:59 p.m. EST on 11/01/2014 to be eligible! I will select one random winner and post the winner on the blog on 11/02/2014.

Class starts on November 3, 2014, and I hope to see you there!

Featured Supplies

Wplus9 Merry Little Christmas 4x6" Stamp Set Strathmore 400 series Watercolor Paper Grumbacher Alizarin Crimson Watercolor Winsor & Newton Quinacridone Gold Watercolor Grumbacher Payne's Gray Watercolor Grumbacher Artists' Watercolor - Sap Green Grumbacher Artists' Watercolor - Violet Grumbacher Watercolor Brush Round 8 Robert Simmons Sapphire Watercolor Brush Round 0 Robert Simmons Sapphire Brush #8 Shader Winsor & Newton Cotman #4 Round Watercolor Brush (Copy) Wplus9 Dove Grey Premium Cardstock Wplus9 Silver Lining Dye Ink *Tim Holtz Distress MARKERS WEATHERED WOOD Ranger TDM32755 *Tim Holtz DISTRESS INK PAD BLACK SOOT Ranger *Hero Arts Memories Rubber Stamp DYE Ink Pad BLACK AF101 *Copic Multiliner SP 0.3 BLACK Ink Marker *3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent *Ranger Stickles CRANBERRY Glitter Glue SGG38443 *Precision Heat Embossing Emboss Tool Gun Hero Arts PW200 *Versamark WATERMARK Rubber Stamp Emboss Chalk Resist INK PAD *WOW Embossing Powder OPAQUE BRIGHT WHITE SUPER FINE WL01SF

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VIDEO: Snowy Copic Background + a GIVEAWAY

Hello! Today I have a video for you featuring the newly released Merriest Wishes stamp set.

In the video, I go over the color combinations I used and how I colored this sweet little scene. I am not a Copic expert, but I share a few of my tips and tricks for achieving some depth and easy effects, including how to create that snowy background. I just love how it resembles watercolor, but is actually achieved using a Copic marker and some Colorless Blender Solution.

Watch above or in HD at YouTube

Giveaway Alert

I've got an extra Merriest Wishes stamp set up for grabs! Would you like to win it? Just leave a comment below by 11:59 p.m. EST Monday, October 13, 2014 to enter. I'll pick one random winner from all comments.

I hope you enjoyed today's video. Good luck, and thanks so much for stopping by!

Wplus9 Merriest Wishes 4x6" Stamp Set Wplus9 Dove Grey Premium Cardstock *Memento DEW DROP Ink Pad TUXEDO BLACK Tsukineko *Copic Sketch Marker YR000 SILK Cream Beige *Copic Sketch Marker e00 SKIN WHITE Flesh Tone *Copic Sketch Marker E70 ASH ROSE Dusty Pink *Copic Sketch Marker Y32 CASHMERE Cream Yellow Gold Soft *Copic Sketch MARKER e47 DARK BROWN *Copic Sketch Marker R24 PRAWN Red *Copic Sketch Marker R29 LIPSTICK RED Bright Bold *Copic Sketch Marker R89 DARK RED Scarlet *Copic Sketch Marker N0 NEUTRAL GRAY NO. 0 *Copic Sketch Marker N1 NEUTRAL GRAY NO.1 *Copic Sketch MARKER G21 LIME GREEN *Copic Sketch MARKER G24 WILLOW Green *Copic Sketch MARKER G28 OCEAN GREEN *Copic Sketch Marker B91 PALE GRAYISH BLUE *Copic Sketch MARKER C3 COOL GRAY Grey *Copic Sketch MARKER C7 COOL GRAY Grey *Copic Colorless BLENDER SOLUTION 200cc BOTTLE Canson XL Recycled Bristol Board *Sakura WHITE OPAQUE GLAZE GEL PENS 2 Pack *ZIG Wink of Stella GLITTER GOLD Brush Tip Marker 025306 *EK Success POWDER TOOL Applicator EKT001 *Versamark WATERMARK Rubber Stamp Emboss Chalk Resist INK PAD *WOW Embossing Powder OPAQUE BRIGHT WHITE SUPER FINE WL01SF *Fiskars Compact STAMPING PRESS Stamp Entire Project at Once! 02958 *3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent *PRE-ORDER Tim Holtz Distress Paint PICKET FENCE Ranger TDD36425

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