New Cards Using Hero Arts "Baby Animals" Stamp Set

I am starting a new way to create and post my cards.  Each week I will feature a specific stamp and make three or more cards using that stamp set.  My first stamp set is from Hero Arts called "Baby Animals."  It is so adorable I couldn't stop creating cards!

These have all been listed in my Etsy shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/FourEyesDesigns?ref=hdr_shop_menu

Hero Arts Baby Animals Stamp Set:  https://heroarts.com/collections/baby/products/dc148-baby-animals-stamp-amp-cut

Next week's featured stamp:  Reverse Confetti "Cute As a Button"

DIES DESTASH - Spellbinders and Heartfelt Creations Dies, Top Quality!

There are a ton of dies to choose from.  I've listed prices individually.  Please comment with your email address here or on Facebook if interested and I will contact you with payment details. 

Heartfelt Creations Stamp and Die Set - $15 + $3 shipping

Measurements:
Maple Leaf - 2 1/4" tall, 2 1/2" wide
Smallest Leaf - 1 1/4" tall, 1/2" wide
Oak Leaf - 2 3/4" tall, 1 1/2" wide

Ellison Design Thin Cuts Die - June Bug - $2 + $2 shipping

Never opened, in sealed package

The Spellbinders dies are super quality and will last forever.  They can cut and emboss (requires a separate embossing mat and a second pass through die cut machine).

Set A - Floral Dies - $5 + $1 shipping

Measurements -
Die Panels are 4" tall, 2 1/2" wide
Six Petal Flower - 1 1/2" at widest point
Five Petal Flower - slightly under 1 1/2" at widest point
Largest Leaf - 1" tall by 3/4" wide at widest point
Oriental Fan - 2" tall by 2 1/4" wide
Flower With Leaf - 2 1/2" from leaf point to flower point, 2" at widest part of flower

Set B - Tea Time Dies - $5 + $1 shipping

Measurements Die Panel 4" tall, 2 1/2" wide, tea label, 3" tall, 2" wide
Tea Pot - 1 1/2" tall, 2" wide
Tea Kettle - 1 1/2" tall, 1 1/2" wide
Cup with Handle - 3/4" tall, 1" wide
Cup - 1/2" tall, 3/4" wide

Set C - Coffee / Bistro Signs - $5 + $1 shipping

Measurements:
Coffee - 2" tall, 3 1/2" wide
Bistro - 1 1//2" tall, 3 1/2" wide

Man Icon Sign - $1.50 + $1 shipping (can combine multiples for same shipping)

Measurements: a little over 2" tall and a little over 1" wide

Icons and Images - $1.50 each + $1 shipping (can combine multiples for same shipping)

Measurements:
Cell Phone - 2" tall, 3/4" wide
Cowboy Boot - 2" tall, 1" at widest point
Princess Mirror - just over 2" tall, 3/4" wide
Stapler - 2" tall, 3/4" wide
Arrow - 1 3/4" tall, 1" wide
Cat - 2" tall, 1" wide

Alpha and Numbers Set - $10 + $1 shipping 

Measurements:
Big "H" - 1/2" tall and wide approx.
Small "h" - 1/2" tall, 1/4" wide
Big "I" - 1/2" tall, 1/4" wide
Small "i" - 1/2" tall, 1/16" wide
Number "5"  - 1/2" tall, 3/8" wide

STAMPING DESTASH - Lot of 8 Stampin' Up Ink Refill Bottles - $10

This listing is for a lot of eight Stampin' Up reinker bottles.  Some have been used, some have not.  Price for the lot is $10 + $3 First Class shipping (USA only).  Leave email address below and I will contact you with further payment details.

Colors and Approx. Quantity of Ink Left:

• Tempting Turquoise - slightly over 1/2 full
• Brilliant Blue - full
• Barely Banana - nearly full
• Certainly Celery - 1/2 full 
• Lavender Lace - full
• Perfect Plum - full
• Pretty in Pink - nearly full
• Rose Red - nearly full 

 

SCRAPBOOKING DESTASH - HUGE Chipboard Alpha Lot - $15

HUGE chipboard and grungeboard alpha lot.  Paypal $15 plus First Class Shipping $5 (USA only).   Leave your email address in comments below if interested and I will contact you with further payment details.  Feel free to comment with any questions.

This lot contains the following:

The Scrapbooking Society Chipboard Alphabet Set
Letters missing:  A, B, D, G, H, K, M, O, P, U

Measurements, 3" tall  Letter "R" Measures 3" wide

 

FUN chipboard alphas
(Manufacturer Unknown)

Measurements: 
F = 4" high, 1 1/4" wide
U = 5" high, 1 3/4" wide
N = 5 1/4" high, 1 1/2" wide

Lil' Davis Chipboard Alphabet

Letters missing:  G, H, I, J, K, L, O, Q

Color - Ocean
Measurements - "N" is 2" high, 1 1/2 wide

Tim Holtz Grungeboard Alphas
Harlequin Pattern
Originally 234 Letters -Missing:  3 A's, 2 C's, 2 D's, 2 E's, 2 G's, 1 H, 3 I's, 1 K, 1 L, 1 M, 2 N's, 2 O's, 2 P's, 3 R's, 5 S's, 1 T, 2 U's, 1 W, 1 Y (37 total missing)

Font sizes differ greatly, see following pictures for better idea

 

Basic Grey Chipboard Alphas
Letters Missing:  B, I, K, N, O, R

Measurements:  "G" is 4 1/2" high, 3" wide; "A" is 3" high, 2 1/2 wide (approx.)

My Favorite Things Sketch 273 Challenge

Here is a card I did for the My Favorite Things sketch 273 challenge.

Title:  Happy Birthday

My Favorite Things Color Challenge #42

Here is my entry for this week's color challenge at My Favorite Things

TITLE:  Love You Like a Sister

I used Papertrey Ink stamps and some patterned papers and cardstock from my stash, along with Copic markers.

New Website!

I have my own website!  Right now it is linked with my Etsy shop, but hopefully I will be able to have a stand alone site once I have more supporters.

Give it a try and tell me what you think.

http://pbrell.wix.com/four-eyes-designs

Let me know if you encounter any bugs.

Card Inspiration with Four Eyes Designs - 1/16/16

My new card video is live!

Wednesday's With Nature's Blessings Stamps - Dog's Tooth Violet

I wanted this week's card to be more rustic and work with mixed media.  I love the way this card turned out.  It is different than what I've been creating lately.  

This card uses some old patterned paper scraps.  I tore the top and side of the paper to reveal another patterned paper underneath that matches closely with the card base color.   I used my Simon Says Stamp dies to cut the greeting banner, and a Papertrey Ink die for the flower background piece.  

To create the flower, I stamped it with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and then used my Faber Castell watercolor crayons to color in the image.  I needed to add a couple of layers to deepen the color and give it the shaded effect.  I topped the image with Glossy Accents to deepen the colors and their shading.

I added some splotches of Mister Huey's (custard I believe), and some copper Stickles glitter glue here and there for little accents.  I stamped the greeting with a Studio Calico stamp (I think) and finished with a gorgeous olive colored silky ribbon.

 

Links:
Dog's Tooth Violet Stamp ($10.00)
Nature's Blessings Fine Rubber Art Stamps on Etsy

Wednesday's with Nature's Blessings Stamps - A Queen's Thank You

This week I used the "Queen's Herald" stamp again.  I stamped it in rose red Stampin Up ink and colored it with my Copic markers.  I was a little worried that the ink might bleed but I think it did fine.  Even though I played with this week's image a little bit more (i.e., using my Copics) I still feel like I can make this sweet bunny even cuter.  I will have to give it another attempt soon.

I hope you enjoy this week's card.  I wanted to use a bold color since I've been using a lot of muted, pastel shades lately.  I also love being able to add lace and a button!

Links:
Queen's Herald Stamp ($9.50)
Nature's Blessings Fine Rubber Art Stamps on Etsy

I'd like to thank Nature's Blessings again for providing me with some of their lovely stamps.  If you like my creations, please leave a comment below.  Thank you!

Wednesday's With Nature's Blessings Stamps - Happy Easter

This week I used the "Queen's Herald" stamp.  I knew the moment I saw it that it would make a very fun and unique Easter card.  After a few attempts at a card idea that wasn't working out, I pulled out a piece of vellum and tried stamping on it.  Then I had the idea of embossing it with copper embossing powder.  These stamps are so detailed that I am astonished at how well it came out.  (I definitely recommend using a detail embossing powder if you try this yourself.  You will get the best image.)

The embossed copper looks cool and has excellent detail but still does not match the beauty of the original stamp image.  Next week I will feature another card using this stamp so you can see the inked image as well.

 Links:
Queen's Herald Stamp ($9.50)
Nature's Blessings Fine Rubber Art Stamps on Etsy

I'd like to thank Nature's Blessings again for providing me with some of their lovely stamps.  If you like my creations, please leave a comment below.  Thank you!

Wednesday's With Nature's Blessings Stamps - Our Story Is Just Beginning

This week I chose the Books stamp from Nature's Blessings Fine Art Stamps toBesid create a card.  I love the greeting "Our Story Is Just Beginning" that I added using BasicGrey alpha stickers.  That can apply to many occasions like anniversary, new relationship or just sharing a book with a loved one! I used my gorgeous Staedler watercolor crayons and a water brush to color the stamp image.  I find coloring to be so therapeutic!

It was fun to think of all the ways you can use this stamp, but this card was fun because (1) I got to color! and (2) I was able to use up many scraps of paper and little embellishments that I had laying around on my desk. 

Do you have any other ideas on how to use this stamp?  I have a few, so expect to see more of this stamp in the coming weeks.

 

 

 

Wednesdays With Nature's Blessings Stamps

Welcome to a new weekly blog series!  

I have recently collaborated with an Etsy seller called Nature's Blessings Fine Art Stamps.  They are a newer stamp company with some absolutely stunning stamps with plans for growth.  They have agreed to send me a few stamps for me to play with! 

The first one I chose to create with is Peony and I love the way this card turned out!  I used a ton of Copics on this so it was a true pleasure to color and create!

Copic colors used:  0, G43, G82, G99, BV0000, V06, V15, V95, W1, W3 and W5

Here's my card:

 

 

The card inside ----->

(sorry the colors didn't photograph well.)

 

I'll be sharing another card using Nature's Blessings stamps next Wednesday.  If you like what you see, please comment below.  It would be a pleasure to keep working with Nature's Blessings, and leaving comments is a good way to let them know if my work will be helpful for their business.  Thanks!

LAYOUT SHARE: So Loved and Swimming Lessons

I took a break from card making this past weekend and made two layouts just for fun!  I really enjoyed it!  

That has put me behind in posting and sharing new cards, and also to work on the surprise video I mentioned in my last video.  I have taped the surprise twice and am just not happy with the quality (lighting issues, mainly) so I will be filming again in better lighting and will get that posted soon.

In the meantime, here is what I created using Studio Calico's Blue Note Scrapbook Kit from December, 2013 which is still available by the way.  Just sayin!

Title:  Swimming Lessons

Title:  So Loved

You can't see it from the photo but the three leaves under the title are sprinkled with Diamond Dust and they sparkle just like crushed glass....so pretty!