Women do come with instructions...

just ask!

Ranger:  Jet Black archival ink, Vintage Photo distress stickles, distress inks (Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, Hickory Smoke, Salty Ocean, Tattered Rose), distress stains (Mowed Lawn, Salty Ocean, Mustard Seed), Watermark Resist ink

Bazzill card stock, mixed media card stock, Paper Artsy stamps

Sizzix: Calendar Words: Script 661179

New stamp company!

I discovered some Paper Artsy stamps that will work for adults as well as children (the few that I have to make).  Can't wait to find more along this line of thinking!

Paper Artsy JM55, JM52

River City Rubber Works 4012-D

Ranger:  archival inks (Watering Can, Jet Black), distress inks and stains (Crushed Olive, Vintage Photo, Hickory Smoke), distress markers (numerous), watermark resist ink

Mixed media card stock, Bazzill gray card stock, unknown card stock


I believe my brother-in-law and step-father will see the humor and not be offended!

More altered playing cards

It's week 10 and the theme is quirky and whimsical.  I wouldn't say this is my style but it was rather fun to dabble in the process.

By the numbers...

Distress paints (Broken China, Mowed Lawn, Weathered Wood) over gesso

Paper Artsy stamp (Dolls-Plate 1); SA Clear Stamps (Phrases 2 HC006)

Jet Black Archival Ink

Black and white permanent pens

Get in touch...

Claudine Hellmuth paints (Landscape Green, Classic Teal) over gesso

Paper Artsy stamp (Dolls-Plate 1)

Jet Black Archival Ink

Black and white permanent pens

Martha Stewart Floral Lace Edge Punch

Sizzix Packages & Bows die #558768


All the details on how Claudine created her cards can be found on her blog.  Thanks for the push to go way outside my box, Claudine!