After a long December hiatus, I hit the craft room running this week. There are tons of fun things happening over at StampNation this month of January as we're preparing for a big birthday celebration. StampNation is turning 5 years old on the 11th and that's cause to partay!!! If you're not a member yet, this would be the perfect time to join in. This birthday bash is going to be exciting, challenging, motivating and just the inspiration a cardmaker needs to bounce back from all the Christmas card hubbub. I'll be posting some sneak peeks soon so be sure to check back. You can also click -->HERE<-- for more information on what StampNation has to offer.
I'm also excited to announce that Catherine Pooler and the design team are hard at work preparing for the big reveal of the 3rd Stamp of Approval box that is slated for release the last week in January. Make sure you're on the list for email notification, so you can be one of the first to know when it's up for sale. There are limited quantities and I wouldn't want you to miss out. Click -->HERE<-- to find out how to get your name on the mailing list!
Now, as promised, here are my Top 10 cards of 2015. This wasn't easy as I made almost 250 cards last year. So instead of the impossible task of choosing my favorite cards, I decided to choose my top 10 favorite techniques used on my cards in 2015. Here we go....
1. Painting with water colors.
Now, as promised, here are my Top 10 cards of 2015. This wasn't easy as I made almost 250 cards last year. So instead of the impossible task of choosing my favorite cards, I decided to choose my top 10 favorite techniques used on my cards in 2015. Here we go....
1. Painting with water colors.
2. Layered diecut scenes.
3. Watercoloring with Distress Ink.
4. Using positive and negative diecuts.
5. Using Distress markers to color images.
6. Loading up with diecut flowers.
7. Bokeh and altering stamped images. (2 for 1 on this card!)
8. Shaker cards, shaker cards and MORE shaker cards!!!
9. Distress inks over embossed images.
10. Stenciling and using Kuretake real brush watercolors. (another bonus!)
There you go! 10 cards with a couple extra techniques thrown in for fun. ;) Happy new year everyone! May 2016 be joyous, prosperous and your most creative year ever!!!
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