Friday, May 26, 2017

Going Green Blog Hop

Hey everyone!  The Blog Hops with Heart are going green this month!  If you came from Shelly's Blog, you are in the right place!  If you saw my last YouTube Video, you already know I picked up new Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks.  I couldn't wait to play with them!  Cracked Pistachio is one of my favorite colors, so I'm using it for my green today.

To make my card, I started by blending out Cracked Pistachio and Broken China on Strathmore Bristol Smooth cardstock to make the background.  When blending any inks into paper, what I hate most is getting my fingers messing and stained.  Also when I touch the card to hold it in place, I accidentally remove some of the color.  Sometimes I will use a post-it note to hold it in place...but today I couldn't find them anywhere...which led me to a new discovery!  I have no idea why I didn't try this before, it worked perfectly!  I simply flipped my CTMH All-Purpose Mat over, and used the sticky side to hold my paper.  The CTMH All-Purpose Mat is the only craft mat I have found that is sticky on one side.  So, it was great to have the mat hold my paper, and still be able clean up the mess with a quick wipe with a microfiber cloth.

After blending my inks, I like to add splatters to finish the background.  I wipe a bit of ink on the All-Purpose Mat and mix with water to splatter on my card panel.  Then after they dry, I used Lawn Fawn Ocean Wave Border dies to cut my waves out, and popped them up with foam tape to simulate waves.  I colored the images from the MFT Mermazing with Copic marker and cut them out with MFT Mermazing Dies.  (Don't forget to use the code MFT15 to save 15% at Hallmark Scrapbook!)  I then used the Lawn Fawn Outside In Stitched Rectangle Dies and added Nuvo Crystal Drops to finish my card off.

Copics Marker colors used:

Skin: E50 E51 E53
Hair:  E53 Y32 YR 21 E35 E39
Mermaid top:  V01 V04 V09
Kelp:  V09 V15
Mermaid Tail: BG10 BG11 BG13 BG23 BG49
Rock:   W1 W3 W5
Kelp:  YG97 YG99 G43







I've made a card tutorial of the card on my YouTube channel:








Next on the hop is Becca's Blog!  Thanks so much for joining me!



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93 comments:

  1. PatQ's CardsMay 26, 2017 at 10:29 PM

    Could you tell what colors you used on background.

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    1. Stephanie DavisMay 26, 2017 at 11:43 PM

      Hi Pat, I used Cracked Pistachio and Broken China Distress Oxide Inks for this background. ;)

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  2. SugarGemMay 29, 2017 at 12:33 AM

    This is so cute. I want this set so bad. I need to win the lotto for reals. At least do a destash like you so I can clean out and get more new goodies. Haha.

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 7, 2017 at 8:12 PM

      Thanks so much, Lenae! You have to get it, you would make such cute cards! They have it in stock at Markerpop now, lol! Destashing is the way to go, that is exactly what I do! Haha! I can't handle the clutter, and I'm still a recovering hoarder! Hugs

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  3. JoyceMay 29, 2017 at 12:45 AM

    Love all your cards. Really cute stamp set by MFT.

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 7, 2017 at 8:13 PM

      Thanks, Joyce! I love it, too...it was so cute I even paid full price for it! Lol :)

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  4. IreneRubyMay 29, 2017 at 12:48 AM

    Absolutely adorable mermaid. Love how you painted the background and used the different techniques. She, the mermaid is so beautifully colored. Love it.

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  5. UnknownMay 29, 2017 at 1:05 AM

    Such a cute card. I love the new distress oxide inks. I watch your YouTube channel and love the cards you make. My channel is weight watcher chick on simply filling.

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 7, 2017 at 9:24 PM

      Thanks, Bridget! I love the distress oxide inks, too...I can't believe at first, I didn't think I needed them! Thanks so much! Thanks for visiting my blog, I will be sure and check out your channel.

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  6. UnknownMay 29, 2017 at 1:23 AM

    This mermaid card is absolutely adorable, tfs.

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  7. Kari V.May 29, 2017 at 1:43 AM

    Super cute! I don't have any distress oxide inks yet, but they are definitely on my wish list!

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 7, 2017 at 9:25 PM

      Thanks, Kari! You should pick some up, for your birthday! ;)

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  8. JudyMay 29, 2017 at 1:50 AM

    Beautiful card, I like those colors together! Hugs Judy

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  9. JudyMay 29, 2017 at 1:51 AM

    Beautiful card, I like those colors together! Hugs Judy

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  10. VeronicaMay 29, 2017 at 1:51 AM

    You did an amazing job, i love this stamp set i must get it. TFS

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 7, 2017 at 9:27 PM

      Thanks so much, Veronica! I knew I had to have it...Birdie Brown stamps are my favorite from MFT! I hope you get it soon! :)

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  11. NiljeMay 29, 2017 at 2:13 AM

    Yay for a giveaway that is open for us internationals ! Thanks so much! Love your cards ;)

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  12. Happilly craftingMay 29, 2017 at 3:03 AM

    Love love love this card, I need to invest in this stamp set. Thankyou for sharing. Grateful giveaway too x

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 7, 2017 at 9:29 PM

      Thanks so much! I think this is a great stamp set, I have a dozen different ideas to use this set for! Good luck on the giveaway!

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  13. CindyMay 29, 2017 at 3:08 AM

    ...and I thought I did not need another mermaid stamp set! After seeing this I must have it! Silly me! Thank you for sharing and doing a giveaway!

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 7, 2017 at 9:30 PM

      Haha, me too...so I sold my Lawn Fawn mermaids to get MFT! I love the bigger images, they are more fun to color.

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  14. Ali Farmer (alilovescardmaking)May 29, 2017 at 4:27 AM

    Thank you Stephanie for sharing your gorgeous cards! I have my fingers, toes (and anything else I can manage) crossed for your giveaway xx
    alilovescardmaking

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  15. UnknownMay 29, 2017 at 4:33 AM

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  16. UnknownMay 29, 2017 at 4:33 AM

    Love your card. Your videos are inspiring and continue to make me add new stamps to my wish list! Would love to be entered into your giveaway xx Lorraine (1973Lorraine)

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 7, 2017 at 9:32 PM

      Thanks, Lorraine! Thank you, you guys inspire me too! You are entered, good luck! Hugs

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  17. DianeMay 29, 2017 at 4:53 AM

    Wonderful card! And thanks for the info on the CTMH mat...just what I need. Thanks for the chance in your giveaway! Love watching you on youtube.

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 7, 2017 at 9:43 PM

      Thanks, Diane! I wish I had figured that out sooner, I'd glad it will help you too. You are welcome, I'm so happy to share a giveaway with you guys! Thanks so much for visiting my blog!

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  18. Danielle’s stamp roomMay 29, 2017 at 6:06 AM

    Thank you for the giveaway. Love the card. Great mat by the way.

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  19. Robyn - injoystampinMay 29, 2017 at 7:15 AM

    Adorable card! I love the colors and your blending is spot on. I really love how you did the water spatter, as well. It gives the perfect effect! :) Thanks for a chance to win your great giveaway.

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 7, 2017 at 9:45 PM

      Thank you, Robyn! I love the water splatter, I use it all the time! You are so welcome!

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  20. Alma LegereMay 29, 2017 at 7:16 AM

    Beautiful card! The background color is very nice. I need the distress oxides in my life! LOL Thanks for the chance to win your awesome giveaway!:)

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 7, 2017 at 9:46 PM

      Thanks, Sintang! Yes, you have to pick them up soon! They are awesome!

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  21. BarbMay 29, 2017 at 9:29 AM

    Love this darling mermaid card. The colors are lovely and "green".

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  22. LindaMay 29, 2017 at 10:15 AM

    Such a cute card. Would love to see a video on it... I have been looking into distress oxides and this makes me want to try them even more. Such pretty colors.

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 7, 2017 at 9:48 PM

      Thanks, Linda! I made the video and it is on my channel now! I love the distress oxide inks, I hope you can get a couple soon and try them out! They blend like butter! Thanks so much!

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  23. UnknownMay 29, 2017 at 10:51 AM

    I love your card, the background is gorgeous!

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  24. TinaMay 29, 2017 at 11:19 AM

    Hello Stephany , I just love this card . I jumped over from your You Tube video . Please do a video making this card . :)) Thank you Crafty Bean Tina Cappa

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 7, 2017 at 9:51 PM

      Thanks so much, Tina! Thanks for visiting my blog. I have the tutorial up on my YouTube channel now! I hope you love it! Thanks so much for all of your haul videos and card shares, too!

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  25. NikkiMay 29, 2017 at 11:20 AM

    Love your card. The coloring is just right. Think I'm going to get this stamp set after all.

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 7, 2017 at 9:52 PM

      Thanks, Nikki! I think you will love this stamp set, so fun to color!

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  26. Sheryl LMay 29, 2017 at 11:30 AM

    The many mandelas set you mentioned also made me think of the ctmh doily stamp. I jusr used it a coupke of weeks ago but I think the mandelas set is easier to cut and layer.

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 7, 2017 at 9:53 PM

      I loved that CTMH set too, though I sold it a long time ago. I think the Mandalas set will be so much easier to use with the dies.

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  27. gobeagirlMay 29, 2017 at 1:35 PM

    I just think your card is adorable. I love that you have showed how you made up that background. SO cute!!! It has been a long time since I have been making cards. I am truly missing my creative side and now that I have been in my new career field for about a year and I really excited to start back on my blog and being creative once again. You really inspire me to get out my stamps and my Copics and just play. Thanks so much. Hugs LisaG

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  28. UnknownMay 29, 2017 at 2:41 PM

    Love your talents and creativity Thanks for the chance to win those great stamp sets.

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  29. UnknownMay 29, 2017 at 3:31 PM

    The color combo you used on that card is so pretty!

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  30. UnknownMay 29, 2017 at 5:13 PM

    Great card!

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  31. JessicaMay 29, 2017 at 6:17 PM

    This card is really cute would love to see how you made it on YouTube. Thanks for the opportunity to win this giveaway!

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  32. NatQuebecMay 29, 2017 at 7:18 PM

    Beautiful card !

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  33. Katie TrejoMay 29, 2017 at 7:29 PM

    I am amazed at your talent. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  34. UnknownMay 29, 2017 at 8:08 PM

    I love this card! It's just so pretty. Whomever you decide to give it to, will love it! I would love to see a video on how you made it.

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  35. Melissa B.May 29, 2017 at 8:35 PM

    Simply beautiful!!!! Your very talented!!!! Please enter me in the giveaway!!😄😄

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  36. Heather C.May 29, 2017 at 9:04 PM

    I LOVE this card and hope to see the process video soon!😊-Heather C. Crafts

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 17, 2017 at 6:40 PM

      Thanks so much, Heather! I hope you liked the video! Hugs

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  37. JessMay 29, 2017 at 10:00 PM

    As always a super cute card! I just ordered the distress oxide inks! �� Yeah!

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 17, 2017 at 6:39 PM

      Thanks so much, Jess! Yay!!! I think you will LOVE them! Have fun playing!

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  38. UnknownMay 29, 2017 at 10:13 PM

    you are so talented!! Love the cards you showed! So excited to find your blog and channel!

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 17, 2017 at 6:39 PM

      Thanks so much, Cati! Thanks so much, comments like yours are why I keep sharing! I'm happy you found some inspiration!

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  39. Milene TiberiusMay 30, 2017 at 6:05 AM

    I love the color combo you went for here!! Blues and greens are my favorite colors ❤ this stamp set from MFT couldn't be any cuter.

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  40. Sladjana PerisicMay 30, 2017 at 7:17 AM

    I'm sort of new to ink blending and I still struggle a bit to get an even blend. What is the paper that's best for that technique in your opinion?

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 7, 2017 at 7:49 PM

      I like Strathmore Bristol smooth cardstock, I think I have it linked above. It blends with regular distress ink and distress oxide inks beautifully! I bet if you try that paper, you won't struggle anymore!

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  41. FD91354May 30, 2017 at 7:59 AM

    Very beautiful. I have my first oxide ink from the SSS card kit this month. It went on the paper very smooth (with a cotton ball as I have no blenders yet).. Love the look I got from spraying with water. Hedgehog hollow has an 1 hour long video with TH on his inks. It is awesome if you haven't seen it. he goes over in details usage of the inks.. totally worth the hour. Thanks for sharing your WONDERFUL cards with all of us

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 12, 2017 at 2:55 AM

      Thanks Francine! Yes, they blend so smoothly! Thanks, I will check that out soon. I really like playing and discovering too! You are so welcome! Thanks for stopping by!

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  42. Lalia HarrisMay 30, 2017 at 2:01 PM

    I love your idea of the craft mat being an extra hand in the creative process. Your card is beautiful!

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 12, 2017 at 2:56 AM

      Thanks, so much Lalia! I don't know what took me so long to figure that out, lol!

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  43. UnknownMay 30, 2017 at 10:24 PM

    I just love your card. It is adorable. Thank you for sharing.

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  44. Sarah WilksJune 1, 2017 at 5:38 PM

    wow that is a seriously gorgeous card - I love the background

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  45. PamJune 2, 2017 at 5:40 AM

    Love love your cards

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  46. KatrinaJune 3, 2017 at 12:29 AM

    Beautiful card! Your cards are always so sweet.

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  47. Doris :)June 5, 2017 at 8:22 AM

    Hi Stephanie,
    I just watched my first video of you and it happen to be for your haul and giveaway! I look forward to your videos using the beautiful flower stamps. On the 2 cards you showed, your marker work is really pretty!!! I've got to watch more of your videos. I also subscribed on YouTube and Instagram and for updates on your blog 😋Thank you, I look forward to checking out your other videos!

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  48. UnknownJune 7, 2017 at 1:06 AM

    The mermaid stamp set is on my wish list and I was so happy to see you make a card with it. All your cards are so sweet! Thank you for sharing!

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 12, 2017 at 2:48 AM

      Thanks so much, Rita! Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  49. librarylladyJune 9, 2017 at 10:42 AM

    I've blended with the distress oxides but i really love yours. I'll keep practicing. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 12, 2017 at 2:47 AM

      Thanks! Try it next time with Strathmore Bristol Smooth cardstock...much easier! I hope that helps! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  50. Lorna CJune 10, 2017 at 2:58 PM

    Beautiful card, love that mermaid!

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  51. UnknownJune 11, 2017 at 6:41 PM

    Your card is beautiful! I fell in love with this stamp set and created some cards with it.
    I found your YouTube channel thanks to Instagram.
    Thanks for inspiring me and so many other paper crafters!

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    1. Stephanie DavisJune 12, 2017 at 2:45 AM

      Thanks so much for visiting my blog and my YouTube channel! Thanks for the sweet comments!

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