An Oldie But Goodie - A Valentine's Day Post

It's been quite some time since I last posted something. But I guess you already know that ;-)

And you also guessed that I've been busy... as usual.

Oh well, let's not complaint and jump right into today's post.

Today's post is Valentine's Day inspired, as the title suggests.

I created this card just like the old times... a vintage, shaped card featuring a Magnolia stamp and colored with Distress Inks and Kuretake watercolors. Papers and flowers are from Prima Marketing, Inc., the tag is from Crate Paper, and the heart shaped tag is from Magnolia. I also added trims, cheesecloth and sequins.

I'll probably be sharing another card soon ;-)

Thanks for stopping by! ~xoxo~

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There's No OTTER Like You

Because "someone" (not me! LOL) wanted to give away a Love card...

Stamps are by MFT Stamps and I colored them with Distress Inks. I created and cut the word "Love" and the slider using my Silhouette Cameo (gotta love that machine!). Finally, I used foam dots to adhere the otters and make everything look 3D.

Then on the big day, it went home with this...

Sshhh.. don't tell him I posted this! LOL!

TFL!

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Condolences

A friend of mine suffered a terrible loss, so I made her and her husband this card...

Stamp is Stampdendous and I colored it entirely with Distress Inks. The sentiment is computer generated. I kept it simple, without any embellishments, since it was going overseas and because I wanted to keep the stamp/coloring as the main focus.

TFL!

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Video Tutorial: Easy Card with Kuretake Watercolors

Starting the new year with a new video. Also, a new blog design is coming up soon so stay tuned!

Thanks for watching!

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Video Tutorial: Bible Journaling with Prima Watercolor Pencils and Stamp

Hi everyone,

Today I want to share with you a quick and easy process video on Bible Journaling...

The verse is from Luke 1:42 and it reads "Blessed are you among women"

To make this page and tag, I used the Creating in Faith "Mary" stamp by Prima Marketing, Inc.

And I colored the image with Watercolor Pencils also by Prima Marketing, Inc.

For all supplies used here and the process, check out my video:

Thanks for watching and for stopping by! ~xoxo~

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Advent Art Journaling

As you may have noticed, I recently fell in love with Bible Journaling.

I think it's an amazing outlet... not only because I get to share my passion for art, but also because it makes me reflect on what God has to say to me!

So why not continue to extend this passion to other outlets like art journaling.

Since the beginning of Advent, I began working on my Advent Art Journal and even though it's only a couple of pages that I have accomplished so far, it keeps me motivated to continue creating.

For these pages I used Winter Tammi stamp by Saturated Canary. I colored her with Prismacolor Pencils on Bristol Vellum Surface paper, did a *fussy* cut, and adhered her to my page.

The little prayer is my own handwriting and I took it from this little devotional magazine that I'm currently reading: "The Word Among Us". Anyway, for it I used Prismacolor Premier Assorted Markers. They are excellent for handwriting, acid free, and don't bleed! ;-)

And finally, for the background I used Dylusions Paints by Ranger, Inc.

Soon I'll be starting another *faith* related project, that I hope inspires to start your own too! So stay tuned to my blog :-)

Thanks for stopping by! ~xoxo~

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A Baby Card

Babies are a blessing from Heaven!

And they should be celebrated from the very instant the announcement of the new baby is made.

I guess that's one of the reasons why baby showers exist right? ;)

I made this card for a baby shower that I was invited to.

The stamp is by Magnolia and I colored it with Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors. I added Stickles to make it pop-up. I distressed the edges with Walnut Stain and did some machine stitching too. Papers are Chalk Studio II by My Mind's Eye, card shape by Spellbinders, heart diecuts are Magnolia, wreath diecut by Memory Box, and stars diecuts by Sizzlits. The rest is a doily, trims, seam binding, jute, and cheese cloth. The name was computer generated.

I hope baby Alexander makes it safe and sound to the world! ~xoxo~

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Tutorial: Making a Bookmark with Tombow Dual Brush Markers & Gelatos

Hi everyone!

Today I want to share with you a quick and simple tutorial on how to make a bookmark using Gelatos and Tombow Dual Brush Markers.

Yes, we'll be coloring and staining our hands in this tutorial, while at the same time we create something pretty and useful.

As always, all supplies are mentioned in both the video and in the video description ;)


I hope that you enjoy it!! ~xoxo

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Tutorial: Pintando con los Zig Clean Color Real Brush

Hola a todos!!

Como nuestra *fiebre* de pintar nunca se acaba, hoy les traigo un nuevo video de cómo pintar con los marcadores Zig Clean Color Real Brush.

Esta vez los voy a estar llevando *paso a paso* en cómo pintar... a diferencia de mis demás videos de pintura, en los que sólo les muestro rapidito y sin mucho detalle. Así que estoy segura de que no van a querer perderse de este video!

Pero antes de mostrarles el video, permítanme enseñarles el producto final...

Es un sello Magnolia en una tarjeta súper sencilla y muy mona para regalar en cualquier ocasión.

Les confieso que la encuentro tan y tan linda, que me quiero quedar con ella y nunca regalarla! jaja

Bueno ahora sí los dejo con el video...


Si te gustó, no olvides *Suscribirte* (si aún no lo has hecho!), dar *Like* y *Compartir* con tus amistades :-D

Mi canal en You Tube:

From My Art Lab

¡Gracias por visitarme! ~xoxo~

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Project Life: La Diva Cupcake

Well I have more Project Life pages to share...

These are about my lovely cat Cupcake...

She is a total *diva*... there are no other words to describe her! LOL!

This page is an 8 1/2" x 11" page, which I fit into a 12" x 12" album. I created the layout digitally using a template by Cathy Zielske, only that I changed the title to suit my style ;-)

I also added scraps of paper to decorate.

Now the next pages are 12" x 12" (duhh! LOL!)...

And I created a *shaker pocket* to make the layout more interesting...

To fill the pocket I used a sheet of pre-printed plastic that I found at Michaels and I cut it to fit the pocket (6" x 4"). I also added foil stars, heart shapes and a cat stamp by Rubbernecker, which I colored with Zig Clean Color Real Brushes. Then I stitched around it with my sewing machine to close it.

This was really fun to make and yes, I'm already working on some more pages. I hope to share them with you soon!

Thanks for stopping by!! ~xoxo~

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Saturated Canary Blog Hop!!

Hi everyone!

We thought we would celebrate this new release with a little blog hop to inspire you all and of course... there's an awesome prize up for grabs!!!

We also have a guest member on the hop who has been chosen from sharing their gorgeous Little Fairy makes.

But before continuing with the hop, let me share with you what I did...

No, not a fairy! hehe!! It is a *boy* card featuring this cute skate boy taken from the *Three 4 the Kids* stamp set, which will be available at the store soon! The stamp was colored with Kuretake ZIG Clean Color Real Brush makers. It is the first time that I try those out and so far I'm liking them. I'll probably do a video on them very soon ;-)

Now for the blog hop...

How do you win it you ask? Well its super easy! Below is the blog hop order. You will need to hop around the girls blogs and leave a comment on each one for your chance to win a whopping $40 gift certificate for the store. So get hopping for the chance to get shopping!! he he he!!!

Lucy Gregg

Lou

Joni

Shell

Jane

Erin

**Me**

Regan

Carisa

Alyce

Lina

Pauline

Thanks for stopping by and happy hopping!!

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Recipe:

• Stamp - Three 4 the Kids by Saturated Canary
• Inks - Kuretake ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Markers, Archival Ink in Coffee by Ranger, Inc.
• Cloud Background - Simple Stories
• Clouds Diecut - Memory Box
• Sun Diecut - Flower Diecut by Stamping Up
• Sentiment - Tickled Pink Stamps

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A Father's Day Card & A Video Tutorial

Hey lovelies,

Here's my newest creation...

a *Father's Day* card!!

To make this card I used this cute stamp by Dreamerland Crafts called "Reading Away the Afternoon". Click here to visit the link.

And guess what?

I made a *video tutorial* on how to make this same card!

All of the instructions are in English, but it is so easy to follow, that I'm sure that anyone will be able to make it ;)



Well that's all for now.

I hope that you liked the card and the video and thanks for stopping by!!

~xoxo~

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Felicidades Graduanda!!

Aquí les comparto mi nueva creación para Saturated Canary... una chica graduanda!

Esta vez la pinté con los lápices de acuarela de Prima Marketing, Inc.

Son bien versátiles y súper fáciles de usar.

También preparé un video, el cual dividí en dos partes para que fuera más fácil de visualizar ;)







Y para los que aún no están familiarizados con estos lápices, aquí les dejo con un video que preparé hace un tiempo atrás donde les muestro cómo funcionan. TODO COMPLETAMENTE EN ESPAÑOL!!! ;)




Espero que lo disfruten!!

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Video: Watercolors de Prima al Descubierto!

Aquí les dejo mi nuevo video... Watercolors de Prima al Descubierto.

Espero les agrade!

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