Inspire card

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I wanted to share this little card that I made for ZIG recently. I used ZIG Brushables to create the background for the butterfly. I absolutely love the water effects that can be created with the markers. The embossed layer was enhanced with a black gelato. Loved the end result!

Inspire by Karen Jiles Supplies Cardstock: Bazill, Stampin Up; Ink: Tsukineko; Embossing Folder: Sizzix; Markers: Kuretake; Medium: Faber Castell; Other: Stamp, ribbon

Karen
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Vintage Caged Bird Card

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Today I am sharing a little card made for Scrapbook News and Review. I love creating vintage cards. The papers and beaded ribbon were aged with vintage photo ink. The cage and bird were lightly distressed. I added a little bling to the bird to tie in with the flowers. Loved the end result.


Supplies Cardstock: Bazzill, Coredinations; Watercolor paper: Masters Touch; Floral spray: Recollections; Ink: Ranger, Tsukineko; Die: Sizzix; Other: Ribbon, stamp

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Mini Album Sneak Peek...

Just a little Sneak peek of a mini album and tutorial that will be featured in an upcoming issue of Scrapbook News and Review.  If you enjoy working with stains and inks, you will enjoy this tutorial as well as future monthly projects using them. If you haven't subscribed to the magazine, don't delay.  It's a great resource for inspiration.

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Karen

Mixed Media Card & Awesome News!!

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Today, I am sharing a mixed media card made for Scrapbook News & Review. It was super fun to create and I love everything about this card. I used a lot of fun products to make this card interesting. What I love most is that it's non traditional...:)

Trust Your Heart by Karen Jiles Supplies Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned Paper: K & Co; Stamps: Just For Fun, Unity, Hero Arts, Close to My Heart; Ink: Tsukineko, Ranger, Stampin Up; Paint: Making Memories; Gesso: Faber-Castell; Gel Medium: Golden; Stencil: The Crafters Workshop

Now for the  2nd share of the day...

I recently decided to try out for the Heartfelt Creations design team. I am happy to share that I was selected as a Semifinalist.  Heartfelt encourages the public to vote for 5 favorite designers from the list of semifinalists. So, please click on the link to visit their blog and cast your vote...:) When you vote, you will also be entered into a drawing to be eligible to win a $50 HC Gift Certificate.  Good Luck!!!
Voting ends April 13, 2013.

Hugs, Karen

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Sweet little bookmark...

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I recently created some projects for Kuretake using some great ZIG products. One of them was a  bookmark with ta Fairy Tale theme and I wanted to share it with you.

I used ZIG Brushables on the image and vintage photo ink on the embossed background. I like the water effect the Brushables created on the image. I really love sweet little projects like this. They make nice little gifts and are perfect for those that love a good book...:)

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Destiny Journal

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This was one of the most fun projects that I created for Scrapbook News & Review. 

Destiny Journal by Karen Jiles Supplies Cardstock: Gina K Designs; Metal embellishments: Advantus; Hemp, Embossing powder: Close to My Heart; Stamps: Stampers Anonymous; Ink: Ranger, Tsukineko; Mists: Tattered Angels; Coils: We R Memory Keepers

I have had Ranger Distress Stains for some time and thoroughly enjoy them. Combining the stains with embossing powder to create a resist effect is so much fun. The effect can be used as a background or the focal piece. The options are endless and the final product can be very rewarding.

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Shabby Chic Baby Album

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I had an opportunity to create this little album to hold some sweet sepia pool pics of the girls. It was so  much fun to make.  I absolutely love the texture throughout the cover. The inks that I used are by Lindy's Stamp Gang. I love the subtle effects of them on my projects.

If you like this project, you will enjoy an upcoming tutorial featured in Scrapbook News & Review. In the tutorial, I share how to achieve layers of texture with easy to follow steps and with widely accessible materials.

Shabby Chic Baby Album by Karen Jiles Supplies Kraft Album: Recollections; Metal words: Making Memories; Buttons: Foofala; Hemp: Close to My Heart; Ink sprays, Lindys Stamp Gang; Big brush marker: Faber Castell; Gesso: Liquitex; Distressing tool: Prima; Other: Twine, ribbon, beaded flowers, drywall tape

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