Hi, how have you been? 

This project is a nod to my crafting roots (Copic markers) and new products/trends (Distress Oxide Inks). It's so interesting to watch trends come and go, and the new thing is inking backgrounds instead of patterned paper, I guess. (Not NEW, new, but you KWIM). 

Stamp Set: Perfect Poinsettia by Technique Tuesday

I don't know how many cards or projects I'll get done for Christmas, but this was certainly a good step in the right crafting direction.... 

Another thing that's been happening in my life is: Keto. I actually did Keto 20 years ago when I called it "Atkins" (I never did the high protein thing... just little-to-no-carbs - so essentially Keto) and I lost over 100lbs. What's different now? More resources like Instagram and Pinterest, and also, I just genuinely wanted to lose weight again... it was time... i was feeling it... 

I've been on Keto for three months and I'm doing pretty well! I don't weigh myself because my goal is not a number, it's a feeling, but I can tell you that all of my clothes are feeling pretty damn loose, and that's all the inspiration I need to keep on going... If you're on a similar journey you can join me on my Keto Instagram @tobidoesketo 

Anyhoo.... That's all for now! 

Hi there! I'm all-in when it comes to Christmas! 

I usually make 40-50 cards (this year it was less, thankfully!!) for friends and family and I try to never duplicate a design (I get bored), so one trick I use is pairing SRM Sentiment Stickers with die cuts and patterned papers!! 

I think we all have dies and paper, and using stickers for your sentiment is a really quick and easy way to add the right sentiment for the right person! 

This sentiment was adhered to vellum because I wanted the background to peek through. 

Supplies: 

Fancy Sentiments - Christmas

We've Got Your Sticker Plus - Christmas

The stamps are actually intended for a planner, but I decided to create a custom background with stamps, gold embossing powder, and watercolour paints. 

Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the hop!! 

~Tobi

Supplies: 

SRM Sticker Sentiments: Winter

SRM Clear Stamps: Coffee Plans

It's been so long since I've used my Copics that they were dusty. DUSTY!! I'm going through a little bit of a slump and I'm doing more shopping than making, haha.. but anyway. This set is called:

Cactus Flower - Technique Tuesday 

and it's part of our Greenhouse Society collection. Do you like flowers? You'll like Greenhouse! 

Hello there! I am here with a colourful and cheery holiday card!

This was made using a few basics from around the ol' craft room:

Die Cuts (Tim Holtz by Sizzix)

Cardstock

Glitter Glue

SRM Stickers By The Dozen - Christmas

I die cut the words from three different colours of cardstock and left some letters in, and let others fall out. I like that kind of haphazard look! 

If you want to use glitter paper as a background to your design, CUT OUT THE MIDDLE!! That glitter paper is precious, am I right? I used a pen-knife to cut out the middle and now I have another good-sized piece for the future! 

Thanks for stopping by! 

Who's happy about Christmas Cards??? 

I am!!!

I used the stamp set called Spirit of December for the entire card. I think the background turned out great, and all I did was stamp in white and add some white splatters! 

Thanks for stopping by!! 

Oh Christmas is so close, I can't wait! And, I have to say, this is the most prepared I've ever been! Presents are wrapped and under the tree, all card orders are delivered, and I'm set! 

Have I mentioned we're going to Australia for Christmas??!! I'm glad I'm so busy with school because I wouldn't be able to sleep if I actually had time to think about it. I've wanted to go to Australia my whole life, so this is a dream come true!! 

So this card... 

SO fricken proud of this one... 

This was a combo of coordinating dies and stamps and it was easy to create because I just threw everything together! 

I embossed the snowflakes with both clear embossing powder and gold (just on the edges) for that antiqued look. 

Merry Christmas!! 

Supplies: 

Stamps and dies from Technique Tuesday 

Hi there. I'm here today with a gorgeous watercoloured poinsettia card. It looks really complicated, but the stamp did most of the work, I promise!! 

Knowing I was going to watercolour, I stamped in Distress Ink - that way any water I added to the ink would blend with the pencils I used. 

To finish the card off, I added some watercolour washes in the background and a bunch of splatters in white and brown.