Spring Wreath from MFT Stamps

Today we have another card using the Spring Wreath stamp set from MFT Stamps.  This time,  we used the Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers to stamp the image.

To achieve this watercolor look, we colored the stamps with the Clean Color Real Brush Markers.  After stamping the image onto watercolor paper, we used a clean, wet brush to to move the color around.

Here's the finished version. The scallop and stitched piece were cut using the Blueprints #20 die from MFT Stamps.

Below is a variation of the same card.

What's New Wednesday

Happy Wednesday.  Here's what's happening around here.

GRADUATION PRODUCTS
We have graduation paper, stamps and dies in stock. 

Graduation Accent Die can be found online HERE.

You'll find this die from Impression Obsession HERE.

This stamp is wonderful for graduation cards, projects, and scrapbooking!  You'll find it HERE.

TIM HOLTZ
New stamps, dies and stencils from Tim Holtz.  View what's new online HERE.  We don't currently have his dies listed in our online store.  However, we'd be happy to include them with your order.  Just send us an email at orders@doodlebugswa.com.

SAND ERASER
I love my new sand eraser.  It has saved so many cards from the trashcan!  This amazing little eraser will remove ink smudges from the surface of your paper.  You'll find it in our online store HERE or stop in our Sequim, store for a demonstration.

WE R MEMORY KEEPERS
Loving these new storage totes from We R Memory Keepers.

COLORING BOOKS - SUE COCCIA
We're so excited to have these wonderful coloring books from Sue Coccia.  Sue is a local artist from Edmonds, WA.  You'll find her books HERE.  You can read about her HERE. Looking for other coloring books?  You can find them HERE.

MAMA ELEPHANT
In case you missed them last week...NEW stamps from Mama Elephant.  Take a look at all the new Mama Elephant releases HERE.

BACK IN STOCK
These two popular items are back in stock.  You'll find the Lunar Animals HERE.

The Adorable Elephants can be found HERE.

BACK IN STOCK REMINDER!
New to our website....a BACK IN STOCK REMINDER.  If you'd like us to notify you when something is back in stock, click on the red BACK IN STOCK REMINDER block, and subscribe.   We'll notify you when the item is available for purchase.

BACK IN STOCK SOON!

The original (regular size) MISTI should be back in stock by the weekend.  If you'd like us to notify you when it's available, be sure to subscribe to the BACK IN STOCK REMINDER.

The Peony Bouquet and several other stamps from Altenew should also be back in stock this week.  Again, if you're waiting for these, please subscribe to our BACK IN STOCK REMINDER.  We'll send you an email, once they are available for purchase.

FUN PROJECTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

We've included links below to a few fun projects from our blog you may have missed.  We hope you'll find them inspirational.

Here's the LINK to this card featuring Spring Wreath from MFT Stamps. 

This card can be found HERE.  We used the Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and Bree Loves Buttercream stamp from Stamping Bella.

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Bree Loves Buttercream from Stamping Bella

It's been quite some time  since we featured any cards using the fun and adorable stamps from Stamping Bella.  So, we're sharing one today.  Hope you like her.


We stamped Bree Loves Butter Cream from Stamping Bella onto watercolor paper and colored her using the Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. 

The left side of the card was  cut using the Pierced Borders dies from Avery Elle.  The diagonal stripes were stamped using the Diagonal Stripe Background from MFT Stamps.  We used Mint To Be pigment ink from Avery Elle to stamp the stripes.

Here's a closer look. I'm bummed my photo didn't capture the Clear Wink of Stella shimmer we added to the crown and frosting on the cake.  We also added some stickles to her skirt.

MFT Stamps Spring Wreath and Averey Elle Inks

I love this beautiful Spring Wreath set from MFT Stamps.  I decided it was the perfect stamp to give my new Avery Elle Pigment Inks a try.  I love these new inks.  My "go to inks" are usually dye inks.  Not because of how well they stamp, but because they dry quickly.  I've always loved the look of pigment inks, but hated waiting so long for them to dry.  Hated even more when I ruined a card by smudging the inks.  These inks stamp like pigment inks, but dry quickly!  They do take a little time to dry completely.  However, almost instantly they are dry enough you could lightly run your finger over them without smearing them.  They are awesome and I love them.

Here's a picture of the card I created.  I used the Blueprints #20 from MFT Stamp to cut the stitched and scallop pieces.  The scallop piece is stamped with the Diagonal Stripes background stamp, also from MFT Stamps.

This card was pretty simple, so I added some additional interest to the centers of the flowers with Liquid Pearls.  They're not listed in our online shop yet, but we have them at our Sequim, WA location.  If you're looking for them, shoot us an email.  We'd be happy to add them to your order if we have them in stock.

What's New Wednesday

Happy Wednesday everyone.  We're half way to the weekend!

Here's what new around here...

MAMA ELEPHANT

New stamps and dies from Mama Elephant are now in stock.  Below are two of my favorites, but you can view them all HERE.  For loads of inspiration, visit our Mama Elephant Pinterest Board.

ALTENEW

We have a few new stamps from Altenew.  While they are not new for this manufacturer, they are new to our shop.  I think you're going to like them.  You can view them all HERE.

Head over to our Altenew Pinterest Board for some amazing inspiration using these beautiful stamps.

 
SUMMER COLLECTIONS

Be sure to check out these new summer collections from My Mind's Eye.  By the Sea and Happy Camper are perfect for your summer crafting projects.

RE-STOCK

We just received another shipment of pencils and markers perfect for using with adult coloring books.  We also have several NEW coloring books coming soon.

FUN PROJECTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

We've included links below to a few fun projects from our blog you may have missed.  We hope you'll find them inspirational.

Pixie Dust from Avery Elle

Woodland Wonders from Avery Elle

Painted Flowers from Altenew

If you live locally, that's awesome.  Please stop in for a visit.  If you're too far for a visit, please consider visiting our online store.  We offer FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $20 (US Shipping Only)

Pocket Scrapbooking with Technique Tuesday

I've been having fun with the Good Stuff stamp set and the Greatest die set from last month's release from Technique Tuesday.  They are PERFECT for documenting everyday moments. I've used them to create journaling cards for pocket scrapbooking.  However, they would work for traditional scrapbooking as well.   If you play along with Ali Edward's Week in the Life or Day in the Life projects, these sets would be wonderful.

I thought a few gold accents would be perfect for these simple cards.

You'll find both these sets in our online store HERE.

Instagram Mega Sponsor Giveaway

Fourteen sponsors have collaborated together to create and Instagram Mega Sponsor Giveaway! The combined total prize value is over $500! We will be giving away 14 prizes, to 14 lucky winners!  

Visit our Instagram post today in order to get started.

On Instagram, you MUST complete each step to be entered. All entries will be verified, so be sure to complete each of the steps. 

1- LIKE the Instagram post 
2- FOLLOW each sponsor on Instagram
3- COMMENT at each Instagram stop 

For bonus entries: 
4- You can tag friends (one friend per line) at each Instagram stop 
5- Re-post on Instagram with #MSGiveaway 

Contest runs until Monday, April 25. Winners will be announced on Monday, May 2nd. 

Below are all the participating sponsors and their prizes: 
DeNami Design @denamidesign ($50 online certificate)
Avery Elle @averyellestamps ($50 online certificate)
Stampendous @stampendous (Two Stencil Duo Sets valued at $33.98)
Our Daily Bread Designs @ourdailybreaddesigns  ($50 online certificate)
Art Impressions @artimpressions ($25 online certificate)
Lawn Fawn @lawnfawn ($50 online certificate)
Doodlebugs @doodlebugswa (Happy Hello Kit valued at $40)
Impress Cards and Crafts @impresscardsandcrafts ($25 online certificate)
Ellen Hutson @ellenhutsonllc ($50 online certificate)
Pink and Main @pinkandmain ($25 online certificate)
Concord and 9th @concordand9th (New Release Product Bundle valued at $40)
Taylored Expressions @tayloredexpressions ($50 online certificate)
Technique Tuesday @techniquetuesday ($25 online certificate)
 FiloEyeCandi @filoeyecandi  (A5 Personal Planner valued at $50)

Good luck!

April Card Challenge

We hope you'll join us this month for our Card Challenge.  We're making cards for our veterans.  For each card you donate, you'll be entered for a chance to win a set of 12 Clean Color Real Brush Markers valued at $40.  Winner will be randomly selected and announced the first week in May. 

Congrats to last month's winner, Beth Wickwire.  She won a $30 gift certificate to our online store!

Painted Flowers from Altenew

The Painted Flowers stamp set from Altenew is amazing.  I love how easy it is to create beautiful, watercolor flowers using this set!  After stamping this set onto watercolor paper, I added a touch of color using the Zig Clean Color Real Brush Makers, and then moved the color around using my Zig BrusH20 pen.  It was that easy!!

I used the MISTI to stamp several sets of the same design.  I chose different sentiments from the Painted Greetings stamp set for each card, and used a variety of colors for the flowers.