Perfect Pearl and Distress Inks

Here is a cool technique I just saw and I had to try it out.  You will need the following.

Embossing powder clear or white

versamark stamp pad

mini mister with 1/8 teaspoon of perfect pearl and water (I used color blush)
distress ink (I used victorian velvet)
stamp of your choice (I used 3 flowers from Hero Arts)
ribbon

adhesive

scissors

distresser

mini dots

8 1/2 x 5 1/2 cardstock

5 1/4 x 4 patterned paper (I inked around the edges with colorbox color chianti)

4 1/4 x 3 5/8 watercolor paper
border punch

First you will need to border punch your 4 1/4 x 3 5/8 watercolor paper on the right side.

Now you will emboss using stamp of your choice.

Now take your distressed ink and ink it up well leaving no white spots except for your embossed image which will stay white.  Before it dries quickly apply the perfect pearls mixture and spray all over the watercolor paper.  Using your heat tool heat everything until it is dry.  This is what it should look like.

Now take your ribbon and place along the left side.  Bow is optional.

Take your patterned paper and cut 5 1/4 x 4 and ink the edges.

Now cut 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 cardstock and fold in half.  Be sure to use your bone folder for a nice crease.

Now you are ready to paste everything down.  First put your patterned paper then your watercolor paper.  Now it's time to add a sentiment.  You can use staz-on directly on the watercolor but I found that because of the perfect pearls it's not always a great job.  So I stamped on a piece of cardstock.  I distressed the edges and used adhesive.  This is the completed card.

And because I had so much fun I did another one.

Thank you for stopping by and seeing my first tutorial!

PageMaps

A dear friend of mine introduced me to PageMaps.  Ok so most of you must know about PageMaps.  It's sketches that come out on a monthly basis.  It's for 12x12 and 8 1/2x11 pages and now they have for cards.  There are also sketches for tags and other items.  Sometimes even I need some inspiration.  Here is a page using PageMaps for the first time

PageMap from April

Here is my page! TFL!

Mark Your Calenders!

Scrapbook Star is having their monthly online crop on June 18-20.  Be sure to be there for inspiration and prizes.  Here is a little sneak peak of my challenge. I hope to see you all there.

So excited!

The summer issue of Canadian Scrapbooker is out and I am in there.  I haven't received my copy of the magazine yet but I did manage to see it.  It's so cool because they commented on my page and at the end of explaining about the swirl i used to create a wave they ended it with AWESOME! Now how awesome is that!!! This is the page that is published.  TFL!

A little Bit of This And A Little Bit of That

I have neglected my blog again and I have a few pages done since my last post. Some pages and some cards. Lately I have been experimenting with my cricut. I just love it!!! It's literally taking all my space in back of me but totally worth it.

My first real try at misting. I love it. It messy and fun and I will be using this a lot I think.

And here are just some random cards. TFL!!!

Sneak Peak for June Kit at Scrapbook Star

There are cool and exciting things happening at Scrapbook Star.  Stay tuned for updates!  Here is a sneak peak for the June Kit.  You are now able to preorder if you don't subscribe for the kit.  These kits are always jam packed with goodies so you may want to subscribe. 

Remember to check back for some exciting changes!

Scrapbook Star Layout Tag Reveal

Finally after weeks Team B is finished.  Here are the results and what amazing LO's ladies.  It was super fun and can't wait for Team A to finish.  Layout Tag Team B reveal.