October 2022 Gather Together Release - Joy Clair Stamps

Hi everyone! it's time for a new project featuring the latest release from Joy Clair Stamps. This mini release is called Gather Together and it's good timing for Fall Season and an introduction to Christmas. Get ready and make Thanksgiving and Christmas cards for family and friends.

For my project, I used the Merry & Bright Digital stamp set. I printed the image and arranged them onto Smooth White Cardstock and used the Arteza Ever Blend Ultra Art Markers.

This mini new release is now available over Joy Clair Stamps so come and check them out!

Thank you for stopping by and make sure to check Joy Clair's Blog to see my fellow designers showcasing the other new digital stamps.

Scatter Music - Maker Forte

Do you love music? What's your favorite music to listen to? I scatter music at home at all times. If I have to answer these questions, yes I love music so much, I also love to listen to and sing too! My favorite music is Pop, R, and B, Mellow, actually all types of music. I can't pick a favorite but so far that's what I can think of.

Today's project features the Spread What Matters Stamp Set with the One Step At A Time Rubber Stamp. They work well together, especially with several beautiful Color Hive Inks. They compliment each other and then add some sparkle then it is more amazing!

Supplies I used to make this card:

1. Spread What Matters Stamp Set

2. One Step At A Time Rubber Stamp

3. Color Hive Blueberry Cheesecake Ink Pad

4. Color Hive Hyde Park Ink Pad

5. Color Hive Coral Keys Ink Pad

6. Color Hive Eclipse Black Remarkable Ink Pad

7. Kaleidoscope Powder - Neptune Interference

8. Crown Jewel Gems - Tartan Teal

9. A2 Top Fold Card Base - Perfect Fold, Scored

Steps for Creating this Card:

1. First, I stamped the One Step At A Time Rubber Stamp onto cut a piece of an A2 Top Fold Card Base using the Color Hive Eclipse Black.

2. Next, I started blending the Color Hives Blueberry Cheesecake and Hyde Park Ink Pads then set them aside. Left it for a few minutes to dry then sprayed it with my favorite concoction - the combo of Kaleidoscope Powder Neptune Interference and water. Then, I cut it down to 2 x 4.75 inches.

3. Then, I trimmed a Kraft cardstock to 4 x 5.25 inches as my panel and popped it over an A2 white card base. Scored in the middle and side fold.

4. Next, I stamped the image with music with Color Hive Hyde Park and Coral Keys Ink Pad to achieve an orange look color.

5. After that, I adhered the trimmed image One Step At A Time to the card panel with some strong glue.

6. Then, I stamped “Scatter Music” from the Spread What Matters Stamp Set directly onto the panel with Color Hive Eclipse Black Remarkable Ink Pad.

7. Finally, I added a few Crown Jewel Gems - Tartan Teal.

I hope you enjoyed my project and thank you for joining me today. Don't forget to visit Maker Forte Shop for the supplies used and other amazing products.

Marj

Once Upon A Time - Maker Forte

Once upon a time, a beautiful princess slays her own dragons... Lol! Today's project is all about the beautiful Princess that slays her own dragons. I can't believe that! Imagine a Princess, that's BBBRRRAAAVVVEEE and AAAHHHMMMAAAZZZIIINNNGGG!!!

Look at this young beautiful Princess. Isn't she adorable?

Let's get started on how I made this card...

To start with, I prepared the A2 Top Fold Card Base and then set it aside. Next, I cut another piece of white smooth cardstock that measures 4 x 5.25 inches as my card panel. Then, I start to make the scene for our beautiful Princess. I used the Sunburst stencil that I made myself. I first applied Alcohol Markers to make the Sunburst itself. Use the combination of Blue Family alcohol markers from Arteza from darkest to lightest color and let it sit for a bit to dry.

Next, I stamped the Princess from the Once Upon A Time Stamp Set onto smooth white cardstock with Color Hive Remarkable Eclipse Black Ink Pad.Then colored her with Arteza alcohol makers and highlighted and shaded her with some colored pencils. I also applied Glitter Gel Pen to her hair accessory and then fussy cut the image. After that, I went back to the background. I started blending Color Hive Coral Keys. Blending it smoothly then added Color Hive Hyde Park next. I went back and forth to achieve a good combination and smooth finish.

To make it like she's standing on the grass, I added some Arteza Green alcohol markers and blended them with some Color Hive Cotswold Green Ink Pad. I also added some long lines for some added look as if those are Trees that were damaged by the Dragons. Use your imagination, lol! You know sometimes we do that to make a scene, right? To finish it off, I added the sentiment from the Once Upon A Time Stamp Set and adhered with some double-sided tape.

And that's all folks! Be sure to check all the materials I used over Maker Forte Shop.

Happy Crafting!

Marj