THANKS SO MUCH
for all your sweet comments.
I appreciate each & EVERY one of them!
I have another really nice prize package to share today...
but first, I wanted to answer some questions from the last few days...
1. did I miss the Ranger challenge?
NO...the Ranger challenge is only at the CHA winter show...
they don't challenge us for the summer show...
2. how do I order from Colin & Sue?
they are our UK distributor & they sell directly to your LSS, but not directly to customers, unless you see them @ a convention...
and then they have all the products there for everyone...
3. the alcohol inks are wearing off my keychain. HELP!
the BEST sealer for alcohol inks is...
GLUE N SEAL...
I use it over anything that will be handled a lot, like a keychain...
it works like MAGIC to keep the alcohol inks perfect...
body oils will react with the alcohol inks, but Glue N Seal protects the inks...
for things that are not handled a lot...
like art...
no sealer is needed...
4. are the metallic stains much different from metallic paint dabbers?
YOU BET!
they do have the same convenient mess free dabber top,
but these are stains, not paints...
the metallic stains are very fluid,
just like the other distress stains,
they are not thick and opaque like paint...
the stains are semi translucent
(because metallic is a pigment)
if you apply one layer...
but they give more coverage when a second layer is applied...
so you have several options for the effect you want to create...
they are fun to combine with the colored distress stains & together they make some AWESOME backgrounds...
I knew that the metallic stains would be amazing on art parts...
trust me...they are!
and as soon as I can, I'll share some other fun uses for them...
I have 2 VERY cool discoveries so far...
think Blossom Bucket resin pieces...
for a TOTAL transformation...
it's really amazing...
and I combined the metallic stains with______?
stay tuned...
here's today's prize...
a lucky someone will receive...
a new stamp set called...
ART ON HER MIND...
and...
the large heart
STENCILS FOR ART...
and...
a package of
art parts TAG TOPPERS...
this prize is again
compliments of Ted & Michelle...
here's the first page from one of my journals,
using some of these stamps...
and if you look closely, you'll see some stenciled words & numbers too...
next is another journal page...
this one uses the large heart stencil, the stripes border stencil, stencilled numbers & new flourish stamps...
I want to use the flourishes on everything...
next is a favorite journal page...
a self portrait...
old stamps, new stamps,
new art parts, stencilled words,
stencilled dots, + distress markers = FUN...
here's another use for the art parts TAG TOPPERS...
I used 2 of the scalloped edge tag toppers under a small art parts square and created a dimensional base for the top of my project...
this is what I LOVE about art parts...
they are so fun to mix & match...
and they can be used many ways...
you'll see that all the art parts are clear heat embossed...
I'm lovin' the embossed look these days...
LOVE my new Blossom Bucket bee too...
the wings are accented with rock candy distress stickles...
DRUMROLL...
the winner of Monday's prize is...
WENDY!!! me! me! Me!!! LOL!!! Love it ALL!!!
please email me @ wbv1213@me.com with your shipping info...
if you'd like to win
today's prize package,
just leave a comment...
we'll draw the winner @ 7am Chicago time on Friday...
GOOD LUCK to everyone!
until then...
make art!
wendy
ps...I think we'll do a double prize package on FRIDAY...
I LOVE weekends...
see you then!
Wow! I'm the first commenter!!! LOOOOOve these goodies!!! Pick me, pick me!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, these are totally awesome, fantastic work, I love them all, thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this give away. I love all studio 490 products
ReplyDeleteSuch fun ideas for things. Thanks for the chance to win such lovely toys.
ReplyDeleteLucky Elena, hope you enjoy your package! Would love to try out the new products, too.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Elena! And if the pick me, me, me, works - pick me! Love this and have a blast!
ReplyDeleteAll the projects are amazing! Congrats to Elena!
ReplyDeleteMore awesome goodies! Thanks for a chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Elena!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win Wendy!
Love your journel pages.
Inky Hugs,
Michelle xx
Just love all the blossom bucket pieces and the tag toppers.
ReplyDeletelove love love your art work, and the new goodies - especially the stencils
ReplyDeleteI always love your samples, and the way you constantly find new ways to use products.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to my good friend Elena!
Congratulations Elena!! Wendy I love those Journal pages..the self portrait is fabulous with all of those ideas popping out of your noggin!! I also appreciate the tip on sealing alcohol inks, I recently colored a key for my nephew on his keychain and wondered if the AI would end up rubbing off. I need to get him back over so I can seal it for him.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed!!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your journal pages, but I must say that the "self" portrait is my absolute favorite!!! That's one every artist will want to recreate to hang on their own studio walls . . . well this one does anyway!
ReplyDeleteOh, some of my favourites here, Wendy so I will hope and hope and hope... lol!! I just love how you used the tag topper there... Thanks again to you & Ted and Michelle for these amazing prizes! You guys are the best.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Elena!
ReplyDeleteAnd another chance to win some gorgeousness....... PICK ME!! PICK ME!! PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESE!!!
I'd be mad not to leave a comment for the chance to win these beauties, so here I am, typing away to be in with a chance! Thanks Wendy. Take care Zo xx
ReplyDeleteThanks to you and Stampers Anonymous for the chance to win such a fun prize. I am loving the new art parts & all the new stencils.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Elena! I love weekends, too! Winning this great prize would be a great start to it! Thanks for the chance to win (again)!!
ReplyDeleteOoh! Fabulous answers to questions! Thank you! And a huge and excited thank you for another giveaway! You're all too kind!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Elena! Your art journal pages are so fabulous! Thanks for another chance to win again!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Elena and thank you Wendy for the Q&A, I never knew glue and seal could be used in that way. Love the journal page with the heart.....gorgeous! A x
ReplyDeleteLoving the journal pages! Thanks for taking the time to answer questions.
ReplyDeleteCool! Congrats to Elena! This is exciting! I love all the new goodies!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Elena for winning the first giveaway! The 2nd one is just fab...well, they all will be, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! That's the first word that comes to mind. Love how you shared your journal pages. So many ideas and so little time to play!
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me to work on a journal. Here I go.......
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winner !! I cant' wait to play with the metallics ... I might start a journal too :) Thanks for the chance to win !1
ReplyDeleteLOVE those flourishes too! I am using an altered library book for an art journal....need to work in it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ted & Michelle!And thank you for the answers you posted.I am so excited about the stains-the metal paint daubers are the best metal paints anywhere-the colors are so true.So I know I'm going to love the stains.
ReplyDeleteAlas my creative box is just too rigid-your journal pages amaze me.
Thank you Ted & Michelle!And thank you for the answers you posted.I am so excited about the stains-the metal paint daubers are the best metal paints anywhere-the colors are so true.So I know I'm going to love the stains.
ReplyDeleteAlas my creative box is just too rigid-your journal pages amaze me.
The stencils...different. Have to keep an open mind on these.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so yummy. I love the phrenology head with the top off and things sprouting out. You are too clever young lady!!
ReplyDeleteMary
Congrats Elena!
ReplyDeleteWendy...this next one....look into my eyes...yes look....you need to pick me! LOL!
Thanks!
Congratulations Elena! I'm gonna try that--WENDY!!!me! me! Me!!!
ReplyDeleteOH!!! I love your journal pages!
ReplyDeleteI need to go back and study them :)
I love the look of your journal pages.
ReplyDeleteWendy......your creativity just NEVER CEASES to AMAZE ME!!! Keep up the great work!!
ReplyDeletePS....was sooo good to hug your neck!
Your samples are such an inspiration and I think I 'need' everything! Thanks for another chance to win!
ReplyDeleteHey there wendy, totally loving all of your NEW products wow...and your creations, absolutely stunners,as allways might I add....I really love love love the heart, fabulousness all over. Thank you for sharing your projects and your talent, your a true artist. Thank you for the inspiration. And good luck to each and everyone of you, hugs terry xxxx
ReplyDeleteYay, another give away today!!! Thanks Wendy! I absolutely LOVE your journalling pages. Can't wait to try some myself.
ReplyDeletecool idea for the new tag toppers.. love your new stencils can't wait to see them in stores.. love your Lucy & Betsy too
ReplyDeletecool idea for the new tag toppers.. love your new stencils can't wait to see them in stores.. love your Lucy & Betsy too
ReplyDeleteI wanna win, I wanna win, please pick me!!! And congrats Elena!
ReplyDeleteI would love to give these new treasures a home!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to give these new treasures a home!!
ReplyDeleteI just love your work! Every day I visit your blog I go away inspired.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win some amazing goodies.
Congrats to Elena!
I just love the bee's. Love Love Love
ReplyDeleteeverything else too.
Congrats to the lucky winner.I hope your stuff soon arrived in Holland. Can't wait to play with them. Hugs
ReplyDeletecongrats Elana!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to everyone.
Love you art Wendy!!!
love to play with all the new goodies.
ReplyDeleteYIPPEE! Great stuff!!!
ReplyDeleteLove those journal pages and the way the old and new stamps, Art Parts and stencils all work together xx
ReplyDeleteOMG Please pick me today. These are my favorites and top of my list! Thanks Wendi!
ReplyDeleteLucky, lucky Elena. Have fun with your stuff!
ReplyDeleteNow, it's for me to try again, hope I win these gorgeous goodies xxxx
I absolutely LOVE your projects and can't wait until The Scrapbook Page gets your new products. Can't wait, I tell ya :-).
ReplyDeleteThis stamp release is outta this world. LOVE them and again, soooooo happy that you came out with stencils. Soooo having said that, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that maybe I'll win this awesome prize package. Thank you.
Love Studio 490! Pick me please!!
ReplyDeleteKim Sim
ART IF HER MIND I flipping love that title!
ReplyDeleteWendy you take designs I might otherwise overlook and make them fresh & new!
I love your products and projects! I was at the Queen's Ink yesterday and discovered that you are planning on coming back - YAY! I'm hoping that my school schedule does not interfere with you're creative schedule. thanks for the chance to win some wonderful goodies - I PROMISE I will give them a good home!
ReplyDeleteoh your journal pages are soooooo lovely! I need to get on that! in due time...things here will be a mess for quite sometime..Cngrads to the winners! gl
ReplyDeleteWow they are so great love your pages especially the size of the heart, thanks for you great give aways!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful opportunity, thanks so much! All of this is great.. I love it all! Congrats Elena!
ReplyDeletewell I guess I could find a place for these AMAZING products:):)
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS Wendy :-) would so love to have these giveaway prizes x crafty hugs Annie x
ReplyDeleteCongrats Elena! And Wendy, what a great post today, yummy goods and yummy arts.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try all these products! Art is good!
Thanks for the giveaway, I'm seeing plenty of things to do with the items in it :D
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the metallic stains ! Will you share backgrounds you made using them ?
Congrats Elena! You are one lucky girl. Thanks for the chance to win this prize Wendy, Ted and Michelle. You guys are the greatest! I NEED that heart stencil so I would really love to give this prize a "loving" home.
ReplyDeleteGail in Oklahoma
If it worked on Monday, maybe it will work for .
ReplyDeleteME, me I want to win the great giveaway.
Wow! I totally love seeing you mix old and new; it gives me such great energy to play with ALL of my stuff in new ways. Thanks for keeping your products on the top of my desk! BUT…I gotta have that new flourish!! would love to be picked.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win something and they would be loved for ages and used well.
ReplyDeleteLove all your new stamps & art parts. Always great to see how you put everything together. Thanks for answering all those questions, too. "hi!" to Rick, too!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Elena have fun with your awesome prize!!!
ReplyDeleteOooh I love what you did with the heart and with the art parts and and and.... well just with everything. What an inspiration!! Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks for the peek at your fun journal pages! And for the chance to win goodies!
ReplyDeleteNoreen
http://craftyjournal.com
some great makes again and i would love to be in with a chance to win!! please! trace x
ReplyDeleteI would love to win these. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that I missed CHA. I would have loved to have seen all of your new stuff in person! It all looks so wonderful! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I win...I'd love to create something fun with your new line! <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteI need this stamp set! Any ideas how to get art off your mind when people need you to do other things? :) art is so magical!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the information on the ranger products. I love that you share so with us. Congrats to yesterays winner and another awesome give away!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Elena! Wendy I love your journal pages and all the goodies!
ReplyDeleteWow, so much to see and drool over ! Keeping everything crossed and double crossed ! Sue C x
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous prize package -- I can see me using that florish a lot too! Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Elena, and thanks Wendy for another chance of winning some gorgeous arty goodies. Your journal pages are fabulous. I love your self portrait, looks quite like you too, I love all the arty ideas and gorgeous flowers, overflowing from your mind, very you!
ReplyDeleteGreat journal pages; I really love your self-portrait, it is wonderful!
ReplyDeletePick me! Pick me o/ Lovely things you have there!
ReplyDeleteWendy, just love you're creative mind. Adore the heart stencil. When I grow up (I'm only 54) I want want to create art just like you. LOL
ReplyDeleteWow! I'd love to be the lucky winner. I love all your creations!
ReplyDeleteEvery new release I hope I won't like the new stuff but ........... I always love 'em! Please send them here. I promise to love them always!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Lesley Xx
Well, I have to say this stamp set is for me! Art is always on my mind... I have lost so much sleep dreaming up new projects. Its an obsession that I love but I also love to sleep. Please pick me!!
ReplyDeleteTotally loving that flourish stamp NEED IT, And I also always Need more word/phrase stamps SO I have my fingers and toes and arms and legs crossed :P
ReplyDeleteWow! I wish, I wish, I wish it could be me! Your pages are fantastic and I'd love a chance to use these products!
ReplyDeleteWow...love the new flourish stamp and the heart!! So fun!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to today's winner. May her luck rub off on me. :)
Congrats to Elana!
ReplyDeleteThank you Wendy, Ted and Michelle for the chance to win this "Make My Day Art" Giveaway...I need all those yummies!
I wish I could just make art until Friday but I think my boss wouldn't appreciate inky painty stamping all over his Excel spreadsheets! But I'd love to do it. I have some time off work next week, so I'm gonna be up to my eyeballs in paint, paper, glue and inky stamps roll on FRIDAY!!! I'm a little excited can you tell......I have a 1 in 94 chance of winning your wonderful giveaway so far, fingers very crossed. Michelle x
ReplyDeleteLove the new products. Thanks again for the chance to win!!!
ReplyDeleteOooooo I must have that heART!!!! I love it!! And I have a flourish fetish, too! Can never have too many hearts or flourishes. Thanks, Wendy!!
ReplyDeleteLove all your ideas. Can't wait to play with the metallic distress stains.
ReplyDeleteI love all of your new goodies! I would love to win something new.
ReplyDeletewould love to use those new stamps on a project! Your stuff is always FUN stuff!
ReplyDeleteLove following your "over the top" creativity! It keeps getting bigger and better! Not sure how that can be possible?!!
ReplyDeleteI love giveaways too! All your new products are awesome.
ReplyDeleteGreat new products, can't wait to play with them!
ReplyDeleteI have been wondering about those metallic stains, can hardly wait to get my hands on some!
ReplyDeleteOMG...... LOVE TO WIN THIS SET......... BIRTHDAY WAS TUESDAY...... GOTTA HAVE IT......... LOL........ LOVE EVERYTHING OF YOURS
ReplyDeleteOMG...... LOVE TO WIN THIS SET......... BIRTHDAY WAS TUESDAY...... GOTTA HAVE IT......... LOL........ LOVE EVERYTHING OF YOURS
ReplyDeleteWho doesn't love a giveaway? I sure do! Thanks for the chance to win some awesome product.
ReplyDeleteLots of comments here so I can only hope my name will be drawn. I love your journal pages and that stamp set would come in handy.....
ReplyDeleteI want that heart stencil so bad!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your journal cover and pages.
ReplyDeleteThe stencils worked fabulously on
the the heart page.
Congrats, Elena. Can't wait to get some of the new products. They all look awesome!
ReplyDeleteIt just seems like an age between when we see it all and when it's actually in our hands. Itching to get my hands on some new products!!
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ReplyDeleteWow! More awesome giveaways & some inspirational journal pages & tag topper. I am loving everything, especially the bee.
ReplyDeleteLove the "Art on Her Mind" stamp set and the beautiful art you created using this set. I would love to have the prize package come live at my house. Thanks to you, Ted and Michelle for the opportunity to win. Bette
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Such a wonderful array of goodies. Love your creativity. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteBig *sigh*......such gorgeous products and art!!!
ReplyDeleteBlossom Bucket bee is too cute! One of my favs! My grandfather raised honey bees most of his life so I have fond memories for honey bees! The background stamp looks like it could be the honey comb!
ReplyDeleteVery cool inspiration Wendy! I'm guessing you must have mixed the metal stains over colored stains or the paint daubers! Thanks for the shots at the awesome giveaways.
ReplyDeleteAha...I thought I missed the Ranger challenge, too! Awesome giveaway...thanks for the chance! Congrats Elena!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win! ...thanks for the Q & A
ReplyDeleteYummy, yummy, yummy! I cannot wait to get my hands on the new goodies! Thanks Wendy for your generosity in the give aways...
ReplyDeleteI love what you are doing with the journal pages using your art. Very cool. Thanks for the opportunity to Make Art with your Art!
ReplyDeletecongrats to Elena - and hopefully it will be my turn to be lucky. Thanks for the chance, but also thanks for sharing your creative genius with all of us!
ReplyDeleteI want to win! Love everything!
ReplyDeleteI love everything new that you are coming out with. I'm already thinking of all the new projects I can make Whooo hooo....
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy the ?'s & answers. Appreciate the knowledge & LOVE your ART Wendy. Thank you for being so very generous!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy the ?'s & answers. Appreciate the knowledge & LOVE your ART Wendy. Thank you for being so very generous!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy the ?'s & answers. Appreciate the knowledge & LOVE your ART Wendy. Thank you for being so very generous!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy the ?'s & answers. Appreciate the knowledge & LOVE your ART Wendy. Thank you for being so very generous!
ReplyDeleteGood questions! Love your bumble bee on honeycomb!!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog, saw Hels Sheridan on tv and loved the stamps. I gotta get some. Your work is Awesome, and am loving the way you stretch my way of seeing, thank you for sharing with us all.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous!! This is in my top three stamp sets, and so love the stencil and well, the art part too! It's all good! :-) thanks for the chance to win it!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try the metallic stains!!! Your journal pages are fabulous!!! It would be awesome one day to just be able to flip through the whole book. Thanks for the chance to win and thanks to Ted and Michelle!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad I'm up early, would love to win this delicious giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteAm I too late? time zones confuse me. I would love to win!
ReplyDeleteAm I too late? time zones confuse me. I would love to win!
ReplyDeleteI love it all!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it all!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm nuts about ALL your stamps, Wendy ..."old" AND "new"! I've been working on different ways to decorate 4 (so far 😁) Art Parts-Art Journal Covers, that I keep my cling sets in! I need to head back out to Crafty Scrapper , though, to get a couple of the "long" ones. (I hadn't thought about needing one for the tall sets 😳)
ReplyDeleteWould so love to win. I love all your things and never have enough. Please pick me, plea $sssssssse. Love you. Thank you for the chance to win goodies from lovely you.
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