Ink It Up! with Jessica Taylor

Christmas Thank You Cards

Did you get lots of great presents for Christmas?  Then it's time to send Christmas Thank You cards!  Here's a quick idea to get you started.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Thank you Kindly (111700)

Ink: Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad (119670)

Paper: Whisper White Note Cards with envelopes (107311), Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper (122349)

 

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Our Christmas Photo Card

From my family to yours... MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Card created in My Digital Studio.

M&M Christmas Treat Bags

You know I love it when you share the things that you are making!  These Christmas M&M treat bags were made by Norma Dusing.

Want to make some?  Get your skinny cello bags and get started!

What Should I Use to Color in My Stamped Images?

This is a question that I get a lot.  There are so many options: markers, watercolor crayons, watercolor pencils, ink,... and more.  It is really a matter of personal preference and the result that you desire. 

Here are two cards that are exactly the same, except one is colored with markers and one is colored with Watercolor Wonder Crayons and a blender pen.  Scroll down to see close ups and more details about the differences.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Polar Party stamp set (122675 Wood or 122677 Clear)

Ink: Jet Black StazOn ink pad (101406); Certainly Celery (105106), Real Red (100052), Pacific Point (120968), Daffodil Delight (119677), and Soft Suede (120973) Stampin' Write Markers

Card stock: Whisper White (100730), Real Red (102482), Certainly Celery (105125)

Accessories: Watercolor Wonder Crayons - Brights (119804), Subtles (119802) and Neutrals (119805); Blender Pens (102845), Illuminate Top Coat Accent Ink (121084)

 

Coloring with Markers

These trees were colored in with the Stampin' Write Markers.
The markers give a little darker, even color.  Use the brush-tip end of the marker for coloring in larger areas and the fine-tipped end for smaller detailed areas.

 

Coloring with Watercolor Crayons

These trees were colored with Watercolor Wonder Crayons and a Blender Pen.
This technique gives you a little more control over the color and allows you to do more shading and get a more "watercolored" look.  Start with the lighter colors, let dry, and then move to darker colors.  Use the tip of the blender pen to pick up color from the end of the watercolor crayon for the smaller detailed areas.

 

What is your favorite way to color stamped images? 

Please leave a comment and let us know!

 

Three Wise Men Embossed Christmas Card

If you haven't made Christmas cards by now, you're probably not going to make them for everyone this year.  But, I still have a few more ideas to share with you and this is one that you might want to make for someone extra special.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Come to Bethlehem stamp set (118732 Wood or 120591 Clear)

Ink: VersaMark Pad (102283), Concord Crush Classic Stampin' Pad (119785)

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Concord Crush (119792)

Accessories: White emboss powder (109132), Iridescent Ice emboss powder (101930), Heat Tool (100005), Ticket Corner Punch (119867), SNAIL adhesive (104332)

 

Embossing Tips:

• Stamp the three wise men image in VersaMark ink onto Concord Crush card stock.  Add White emboss powder and heat until all powder is melted.
• Use Ticket Corner Punch on all four corners of card stock.
• Rub VersaMark Pad over entire piece of Concord Crush card stock. (You can also apply the ink with a sponge.)  Add Iridesent Ice emboss powder and heat until all powder is melted.

 

This card also looks great with the line of trees from the Lovely as a Tree stamp set.

 

If you would like to purchase any of the supplies used to make this card, please visit my Online Store.  Just enter the item codes above in the Search the Store Box to find the supplies you are looking for. 

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Polar Bear Christmas OR Birthday Card

The Polar Party stamp set has a Christmas sentiment, yet the polar bear and penguin stamps could be used for any winter occasion.  I sent this as a Christmas card, but it would also work as a Birthday card for a winter birthday.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Polar Party stamp set (122675 Wood or 122677 Clear)

Ink: Jet Black StazOn ink pad (101406); Certainly Celery (105106), Pool Party and Island Indigo (123002) Stampin' Write Markers

Card stock: Whisper White (100730), Basic Black (121045), Pool Party (122924)

Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (1134369), Snow Burst Embossing Folder (124096), Pool Party 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon (122975), Dazzling Details (124117), SNAIL adhesive (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

If you would like to purchase any of the supplies used to make this card, please visit my Online Store.  Just enter the item codes above in the Search the Store Box to find the supplies you are looking for.

 

SNAIL adhesive (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Handmade Christmas Card Idea

Another Handmade Christmas Card Idea with The Sounding Joy stamp set...

Supplies Used:

Stamps: The Sounding Joy stamp set (121967 Wood or 121979 Clear)

Ink: Black Jet StazOn ink pad (101406)

Card stock:  Whisper White (100730), Basic Black (121045)

Accessories:  Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (1134369), Stripes Embossing Folder (123128), Cherry Cobbler 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon (124105), SNAIL adhesive (104332), Hobby Blade

 

I really like to use darker colors as my card bases, but they are really hard to write on so that people can actually read them!  This card uses a Basic Black card stock base of 4-1/4" x 5-1/2", with a white folded card adhered on top of it for a dark card base but white to write on.

 

If you'd like to learn more stamping tips like these, check out the Ink It Up! Virtual Stamp Club.  You'll get a free online card making class each month just for ordering the supplies you want!

 

 

Silver Sounding Joy Christmas Card

The Sounding Joy stamp set is definitely my favorite Christmas stamp set this year!  I just love the many ways you can use it and all the cards turn out so elegant.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: The Sounding Joy stamp set (121967 Wood or 121979 Clear)

Ink: Black Jet StazOn ink pad (101406), Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad (119669)

Card stock: Whisper White (100730), Basic Black (121045), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Brushed Silver (100712)

Accessories: Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882), Glimmer Brads - Basics (121003), Cherry Cobbler 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon (124105), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL adhesive (104332)

 

If you need supplies to make this card, please visit my Online Store.  Just enter the item codes above in the Search the Store Box to find the supplies you are looking for.

 

Handmade Christmas Cards

The Christmas cards are starting to roll in, making it a super fun time to get the mail!  Of course I'm partial to the handmade cards.

This card came from Debbie Woodbury...

Love it!  If you'd like to see more of the handmade Christmas cards that we've been getting, go to the Ink It Up! Facebook Page.  I'll be posting pictures of all the handmade Christmas cards on the Facebook Wall, so be sure to click the 'Like' button when you get there so you don't miss any.

 

Scallop Circle Card Layout - Christmas Card Idea

Yep, it's another Christmas card idea.  If you don't have all of your Christmas cards made, it's okay.  I'd like to encourage you to send out even just a few homemade cards to some special people this year.

I love this card layout and have found myself using it over and over for birthday cards, thank you cards... all kinds of cards!  The stamps from the Easy Events stamp set fit perfectly into the 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch and there are stamps for a lot of different occasions: birthday, a late birthday, thank you, wedding, Christmas, hello, baby, and just sending love.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Easy Events stamp set (116958 Wood or 123225 Clear)

Ink: Jet Black StazOn pad (101406), So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad (105213), Real Red (100052) and Wild Wasabi (120975) Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Series Paper (124004); Very Vanilla (100732), Wild Wasabi (108641) and Real Red (102482) card stock

Accessories: 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 2-1/2" Circle Punch (120906), Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882), Stamping Sponges (101610), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL adhesive (104332)

 

On this card, I used a sponging technique around the edge of the scallop circle.  To learn more about sponging, plus four other stamping techniques, take my free eCourse: 5 Stamping Techniques Every Card Maker Should Know. 

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