Quick and Easy Backgrounds

A few weeks back, I created a bunch of backgrounds using the Bundles of Blossoms background stamp from MFT Stamps.  Here are a few cards I created with those backgrounds.

For the card below, I used Liquid Platinum embossing powder and Distress Inks to create the background.  The word thanks is from the Thanks and Hello die from MFT Stamps.

I also used Distress Inks for this next card.  However, this time, I used white embossing powder.

I changed it up for this card.  I embossed it with gold embossing powder from Ranger.  Instead of using Distress Inks, I used Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers to add color.

After embossing, I colored the background with markers (see below).

Then, I sprayed it generously with water, allowing the colors to blend. 

Give it a try!

SUPPLIES USED:
Bundles of Blossoms from MFT Stamps (or try some of these fun backgrounds)
Thanks and Hello die from MFT Stamps
Distress Inks from Tim Holtz
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers from Kuretake Zig
Embossing Powders from Ranger

Stenciled Cards (Quick and Easy)

These cards were inspired by a video I saw on Kritina Werener's You tube channel.  Here's my take on her fun technique using some new stencils from Tim Holtz.

SUPPLIES USED:
Stencils from Tim Holtz
Distress Inks from Tim Holtz
Thanks and Hello die from MFT Stamps
Kindhearted stamp from Concord and 9th

If you'd like to view her video, you'll find it HERE.

Happy Day from Concord and 9th

I think this is my favorite cake stamp!  I've had for quite some time, and finally had a chance to create a card with it!

SUPPLIES USED:
Happy Day stamp set from Concord and 9th
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers from Kuretake Zig
Watercolor Paper from Strathmore
Blueprints #27 from MFT Stamps
Black Archival Ink from Ranger

April Card Club

Are you signed up for April's Card Club?  We still have a few spots left!

New Products at Doodlebugs!

We've been super busy rearranging displays and making room for new, creative products.  Here's a quick update regarding new products that have arrived in our Sequim, WA store and our online shop.

Polychoromos Colored Pencils from Faber Castell
Aren't they pretty?  I love seeing all that wonderful color! (I'm sorry, these are not currently available in our online store)

Avery Elle (February Release)
View all the new product HERE.

MFT Stamps (February Release)
Veiw all the new products HERE.

Neat and Tangled (February Release)
You can view all their new products HERE.

Sunny Studio Stamps
We're loving this fun, stamp company we spotted at the Creativation show last month.  You'll find them in our online store HERE.

Doodlebug Design (January Release)

You'll find most of their products in our online store HERE.  We carry additional products in our Sequim, WA shop.  Be sure to stop in for a look.

Simple Life from Jen Hatfield (Pebbles)
You can view many of the new products from this collection HERE.

Don't forget to check out our COMING SOON section.  We're doing our best to add as many product to this category with ETA dates.  If you're interested in these products, be sure to subscribe to be notified once they are in stock.  You'll receive an email as soon as they are available.