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Friday, October 8, 2021

Jane's Doodles Warm Hugs Release Blog Hop

 


Happy Friday! :o)

Welcome to a Jane's Doodles Warm Hugs Release Blog Hop. Today we are featuring a BEAUTIFUL 'Warm Hugs' stamp set released into the store. :o) We also have 5 amazing super talented Guest Designers joining us today. :o)


Beautiful!!! Love love LOVE!!!!! :o)


And here is what I prepared for today: Thankful For You Card. :o)



How I made this Card... 

For my card I used most stamps from the set. I love to create my own backgrounds. It's a great way to use as much as possible stamps from one set. I call that good use of the set. :o)

First I arranged tinny stamps on an acrylic block and randomly stamped tiny images from the set on a Kraft paper panel in watermark stamping technique using VersaMark Watermark Ink. I filled gaps by stamping one by one image in gaps. After drying, I stamped the sentiment in black on the panel.

I cut and folded a card base, slightly larger than the panel. I also cut 3 more panels from the Kraft paper. I glued (stacked) two panels together. I did this to add some dimension on my card, as I don't have any foam sheet in my stash and to glue 3-D foam squares on the entire panel was not an option. I glued the stamped panel on stacked panels and glued them on the card base. Last, 3rd panel, I glued inside the card to make it sturdier.

Then I stamped a bear and leaves on a thick watercolor paper and colored images in watercolor technique with Caran D'Ache Prismalo Aquarelle colored pencils. After drying, I fussy cut images leaving white thin border around them. I glued 3-D foam squares (2 different thickness) on the back of each image and glued them on the card and my card was finished. :o)


I love how my card turned out!! :o)

At the bottom of this post you can find detailed supply lists of my today's card. Link to this post will be in a right sidebar until the Blog Hop ends. :o)


And now to the Blog Hop prize...

Our generous Jane will be giving away one stamp set of winner's choice to one lucky winner. All you have to do is leave a comment on all blogs along the Hop for your chance to win.

Here is the Blog Hop order:


Jane will announce the winner on Monday, October 11th, 2021, at Jane's Doodles Blog.

Also, Jane is having 25% off sale through this weekend. No code needed.

Now hop over to Katerina's IG account and see what she created for today's hop.

Thank you for visiting. I hope you enjoyed on my stop today and got inspired. :o) 

Happy hopping and good luck to all!!! :o)


    Milka




    List of supplies:
    • Jane's Doodles 'Warm Hugs' stamp set
    • Canson XL Mixed Media Paper, 300 g
    • Crafter's Companion Neenah Desert Storm Kraft Coloring Card
    • Tsukineko VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad
    • Ranger's Archival Ink (Jet Black)
    • Caran D'Ache Prismalo Aquarelle colored pencils
    • UHU universal liquid glue
    • 3-D square foams, 5 x 5 x 2 mm
    • 3-D square foams, 5 x 5 x 1 mm
    • Fiskars High Precision Personal Paper Trimmer
    • bone folder
    • round acrylic block
    • acrylic block
    • scissors
    • kraft knife
    • Xcut self healing working mat A4
    • DaVinci fine rounded paint brush no. 2/0
    • paper towels
    • water

    Card measurements: 146 mm x 82 mm (5 3/4" x 3 1/4")


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    Thursday, July 29, 2021

    Jane's Doodles Release Blog Hop

      


    Hi everyone! :o)

    Welcome to a Jane's Doodles Release Blog Hop. Today we are featuring a gorgeous 'What the Fig!' stamp set released into the store. :o) We also have 2 super talented Guest Designers and a new DT member joining us today. :o)


    GORGEOUS!!!! Love love LOVE!!!!! :o)


    And here is what I prepared for today: Happy Figgin' Birthday Card. :o)


    I made this one for my honey's birthday, which is today. :o) Happy Birthday hon!!! ♥


    How I made this Card... 

    For my card I used all stamps from the set, except one sentiment. I love to create my own backgrounds. It's a great way to use as much as possible stamps from one set. I call that good use of the set. :o)

    First I randomly stamped images on a Kraft paper panel in watermark stamping technique using VersaMark Watermark Ink. After drying, I stamped the sentiment in black on the panel.

    I cut and folded a card base and 5 more panels from the Kraft paper. I cut 4 panels slightly smaller than the panel with stamped background and glued (stacked) them together. I did this to add some dimension on my card, as I didn't have enough foam to do that. I glued the stamped panel on stacked panels and glued them on the card base. Last, 5th panel, I glued inside the card to make it sturdier.

    Then I stamped a fig on a thick watercolor paper and colored it in watercolor technique with Distress Inks. After drying, I fussy cut the fig leaving white thin border around it. I glued 3-D foam squares on the back of the image and placed it on the card.

    As a finishing touch, I drew white highlights on the fig and my card was finished. :o)


    I like it, but is it enough masculine and will my honey like it, I'll know later today, when I'll give him the card at a small family birthday gathering. I decided to go with figs because we both love figs. :o)

    Do you like figs? When it comes to fresh figs, I like one variety, don't know how it's called, but those figs have greenish/yellowish skin. But when it comes to dried figs, I can't stop eating them. Absolutely my favorite dried fruit. :o)

    In Dalmatia, region of Croatia, they make delicious dried fig cake called Smokvenjak. It is my favorite energy snack.

    "When compared with other fruit, the juicy and filling fig holds a special place in Dalmatian cuisine. During summer there is no sweeter taste than a freshly picked fig full of sweet juice which serves as a refreshment from the heat, the sea and the sun. Apart from eating them fresh, lots of picked figs are dried every year in order to preserve them during winter, when they are eaten on their own or in numerous tasty cakes. One of these is the fig cake, which used to be an everyday snack for field workers because it provides plenty of energy. Nowadays it is prepared for holidays or celebrations and is served as an aperitif before meals.
    The traditional fig cake is considered to have originated on Croatian islands which abound in fig trees. This sweet dessert requires only a couple of ingredients, but it is very filling and delicious, and stays fresh for a long time which is why it has often been prepared as a travel snack. As its name indicates, fig cake or hib is prepared from dried figs, mixed with almonds, brandy or maraschino, powdered sugar and bay leaf for more flavour. The figs are first cut into small pieces or ground, and then combined with roasted and crushed almonds. Brandy is added to the mixture slowly and carefully so that all the ingredients blend well. The packed mixture of almonds and figs is formed into loaves and sprinkled with fresh bay leaves, or other Mediterranean plants such as rosemary or sage.
    The basic recipe for fig cake can be altered according to taste, preferences and circumstances, so that instead of brandy the juice of any citrus fruit can be added, such as orange juice and its zest, or fennel seeds, different spices, as well as walnuts and raisins. Fig cake can be eaten immediately, but in order to be able to cut it, the moulded fig cakes need to be dried for some time. Nowadays this is done in the oven on low temperatures for up to an hour, so that the fig cake becomes a little harder. Individual fig cakes are wrapped in paper to prevent them from drying and for easier storage and transportation. These days, fig cakes are a popular souvenir among tourists in Croatia."

    If you'll be visiting Croatia or will find Smokvenjak in a grocery store or have an option to buy it online, I would highly recommend to buy it. Not only it's delicious (if you like dried figs and almonds), it's healthy too. :o)


    At the bottom of this post you can find detailed supply lists of my today's card. Link to this post will be in a right sidebar until the Blog Hop ends. :o)
     

    And now to the Blog Hop prize...

    Our generous Jane will be giving away one stamp set of winner's choice to one lucky winner. All you have to do is leave a comment on all blogs/Instagram accounts along the Hop for your chance to win.

    Here is the Blog Hop order:


    Jane will announce the winner tomorrow, Friday, July 30th, 2021, at Jane's Doodles Blog.

    Also, Jane is having 30% off sale today and tomorrow. No code needed.

    Now hop over to Marion's blog and see what she created for today's hop.

    Thank you for visiting. I hope you enjoyed on my stop today and got inspired. :o) 

    Happy hopping and good luck to all!!! :o)


      Milka





      List of supplies:
      • Jane's Doodles 'What the Fig!' stamp set
      • Canson XL Mixed Media Paper, 300 g
      • Crafter's Companion Neenah Desert Storm Kraft Coloring Card
      • Tsukineko VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad
      • Ranger's Archival Ink (Jet Black)
      • Tim's Holtz Distress Inks:
        • Mustard Seed
        • Twisted Citron
        • Cracked Pistachio
      • Uniball Signo White pigment ink pen
      • UHU universal liquid glue
      • 3-D square foams, 5 x 5 x 2 mm
      • Fiskars High Precision Personal Paper Trimmer
      • bone folder
      • acrylic block
      • scissors
      • Marabu fine rounded paint brush no. #0
      • paper towels
      • water

      Card measurements: 95 mm x 140 mm (3 3/4" x 5 1/2")


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      Wednesday, February 3, 2021

      Penguin Skating Sour Cream Container Gift Box no. 3 (Jane's Doodles DT Spotlight)

           


      Hi everyone! :o)

      Today was my turn to be on the spotlight over at Jane's Doodles and I made this Penguin Skating Sour Cream Container Gift Box no. 3. :o)


      To make this box I CASEd (copied and shared everything) a box that I created for our's last Jane's Doodles Release Blog Hop (here). This is my 3rd box of this kind and will make more of them to have them by hand for next Christmas. :o)

      I used same products, same Jane's Doodles stamp sets (check out full list below in a list of supplies), went with same color scheme, techniques..., I just used different penguin image from Jane's Doodles 'Sweater Weather' stamp set. :o)


      How I made this Sour Cream Container Gift Box... 

      First I created a patterned paper that I used to fold the container. I stamped randomly snowflakes on a Kraft paper in watermark stamping technique using VersaMark Watermark Ink. Then I cut a rectangle size 3" x 6" from it.

      I mixed a white tempera color with a bit of water and splattered the snowflakes patterned paper and left it dry on air.

      After drying, I folded the container. Couple years ago I found great photo tutorial here. I folded the container following the tutorial. I left one side of the container unglued and open to fill it with sweets or something else later.

      Next up was the penguin. I stamped the penguin on a watercolor paper and colored him in watercolor technique with Distress Inks. After drying, I fussy cut the penguin and traced edges with a black marker.

      Then I stamped the penguin again on a white cardstock paper. I colored him with a grey marker and fussy cut him, leaving thin white border around the penguin. I glued watercolored penguin over the grey one. I did this to make the image thicker, as the watercolor paper I use is very thin and I needed thicker image.

      Then I drew white highlights on the penguin using a white gel pen.

      You know I love dimension on my projects. :o) I glued 3-D foam squares on the back of the penguin and glued him on the box.

      As a finishing touch, I pierced a hole on the unglued part of the container and closed it with a brad. :o)


      I love how my Sour Cream Container Gift Box turned out!! :o)


      List of supplies:



      Thank you for stopping by and your kind feedback. Enjoy and smile! :o)


      Milka

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      Tuesday, February 2, 2021

      Penguin Skating Sour Cream Container Gift Box no. 2 (Jane's Doodles DT Spotlight)

          


      Hi everyone! :o)

      Last week, Monday, January 25th, 2021, was my turn to be on the spotlight over at Jane's Doodles and I made this Penguin Skating Sour Cream Container Gift Box no. 2. :o)


      To make this box I CASEd (copied and shared everything) a box that I created for our's last Jane's Doodles Release Blog Hop (here). I really liked the box and decided to create bunch of them to have them by hand for next Christmas to use them as gift packages or even to make an Advent Calendar from them. Will see how many I'll create through the year. :o)

      I used same products, same Jane's Doodles stamp sets (check out full list below in a list of supplies), went with same color scheme, techniques..., I just used different penguin image from Jane's Doodles 'Sweater Weather' stamp set. Those penguins are just too adorable. :o)


      How I made this Sour Cream Container Gift Box... 

      First I created a patterned paper that I used to fold the container. I stamped randomly snowflakes on a Kraft paper in watermark stamping technique using VersaMark Watermark Ink. Then I cut a rectangle size 3" x 6" from it.

      I mixed a white tempera color with a bit of water and splattered the snowflakes patterned paper and left it dry on air.

      After drying, I folded the container. Couple years ago I found great photo tutorial here. I folded the container following the tutorial. I left one side of the container unglued and open to fill it with sweets or something else later.

      Next up was the penguin. I stamped the penguin on a watercolor paper and colored him in watercolor technique with Distress Inks. After drying, I fussy cut the penguin and traced edges with a black marker.

      Then I stamped the penguin again on a white cardstock paper. I colored him with a grey marker and fussy cut him, leaving thin white border around the penguin. I glued watercolored penguin over the grey one. I did this to make the image thicker, as the watercolor paper I use is very thin and I needed thicker image.

      Then I drew white highlights on the penguin using a white gel pen.

      You know I love dimension on my projects. :o) I glued 3-D foam squares on the back of the penguin and glued him on the box.

      As a finishing touch, I pierced a hole on the unglued part of the container and closed it with a brad. :o)


      I love how my Sour Cream Container Gift Box turned out!! :o) I'm sure there will be more of these. :o)


      List of supplies:



      Thank you for stopping by and your kind feedback. Enjoy and smile! :o)


      Milka

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      Saturday, January 23, 2021

      12 Days of Christmas - Day 8 - Sretan Božić Card

      Hi everyone! :o)

      Welcome to 8th Day of my 12 Days of Christmas Series.

      Today I want to share with you this Sretan Božić Card. 


      To make this card, I CASEd (copied and shared everything) my own card that I shared couple days ago here on my blog (here). I went with same design, layout, color scheme, used same techniques and stamp sets, I just went with some different stamped images and a different sentiment. :o)

      Sretan Božić is a Croatian sentiment and it means Merry Christmas. :o)


      How I made my card....

      First I created a background panel. I randomly stamped images on a Kraft paper panel in watermark stamping technique using VersaMark Watermark Ink.

      Then I splattered the panel with a white tempera color mixed with a bit of water and left the panel to dry on air.

      After drying, I glued the panel on a white side folded card base.

      Next up was the sentiment. I heat embossed the sentiment in white on a black cardstock paper, cut the sentiment to a desirable size stripe, glued 3-D foam squares on the back of the sentiment stripe and glued it on the card and my card was finished. :o)

      Card measurements: 121 mm x 89 mm (4 3/4" x 3 1/2")

      List of supplies:



      Thank you for stopping by and your kind feedback. Enjoy and smile! :o)


      Milka

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      Friday, January 22, 2021

      Jane's Doodles Release Blog Hop


      Happy Friday! :o)

      Welcome to a Jane's Doodles Release Blog Hop. Today we are featuring two new stamp sets released into the store. :o)

      SUPER CUTENESS OVERLOAD!!! Love love LOVE!!!!! :o)


      And here is what I prepared for today: Penguin Skating Sour Cream Container Gift Box using a super cute penguin stamp from the 'Sweater Weather' stamp set and snowflakes stamps form various Jane's Doodles stamp sets. :o)



      How I made this Sour Cream Container Gift Box... 

      First I created a patterned paper that I used to fold the container. I stamped randomly snowflakes on a Kraft paper in watermark stamping technique using VersaMark Watermark Ink. Then I cut a rectangle size 3" x 6" from it.

      I mixed a white tempera color with a bit of water and splattered the snowflakes patterned paper and left it dry on air.

      After drying, I folded the container. I found great photo tutorial here. I folded the container following the tutorial. I left one side of the container unglued and open to fill it with sweets or something else later.

      Next up was the penguin. I stamped the penguin on a watercolor paper and colored him in watercolor technique with Distress Inks. After drying, I fussy cut the penguin and traced edges with a black marker.

      Then I stamped the penguin again on a white cardstock paper. I colored him with a grey marker and fussy cut him, leaving thin white border around the penguin. I glued watercolored penguin over the grey one. I did this to make the image thicker, as the watercolor paper I use is very thin and I needed thicker image.

      Then I drew white highlights on the penguin using a white gel pen.

      If you follow my blog, you know I love dimension on my projects. This one was no exception. :o) I glued 3-D foams on the back of the penguin and glued him on the box.

      As a finishing touch, I pierced a hole on the unglued part of the container and closed it with a brad. :o)



      I love how my Sour Cream Container Gift Box turned out!! :o) I'm sure I'll make more of these to have them by hand to give some treats and sweets to my nieces or to pack tiny gifts inside for my family and friends. :o)


      At the bottom of this post you can find detailed supply lists for my today's project. Link to this post will be in a right sidebar until the Blog Hop ends. :o)


      And now to the Blog Hop prize...

      Our generous Jane will be giving away one stamp set of winner's choice to one lucky winner. All you have to do is leave a comment on all blogs along the Hop for your chance to win.

      Here is the Blog Hop order:
      Jane will announce the winner on Monday, January 25th, 2021, at Jane's Doodles Blog.

      Also, Jane is having 30% off sale through this weekend. No code needed.

      Now hop over to Marion's blog and see what she created for today's hop.

      Thank you for visiting. I hope you enjoyed on my stop today and got inspired. :o) 

      Happy hopping and good luck to all!!! :o)


        Milka





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