Jennifer McGuire, ink.

Video and some shares...

Hey, there.

It is almost the weekend.  So happy!

I am a bit late sharing the Thinking Inking video from yesterday on 2Peas.  I had SUCH fun playing with these.  I think the girls created about 30 charms, too.  Addictive.  HERE it is...

Here are just a few of the many projects.  First one is on a piece of transparency.  Love to pop it up so it looks like it is floating. 

(c) twopeasinabucket.com - click HERE.

This is adding color to a piece of glass, and backing with vintage text.  Kinda funky.

(c) twopeasinabucket.com - click HERE.

This is using rub-ons.  Just put a white rub-on on a clear Fragment.  Alcohol ink over it.  Then flip over to see the rub-on.

(c) twopeasinabucket.com - click HERE.

Speaking of Fragments, they are a must-have.  They are clear charms that are perfect for inking or stamping on or backing with paper or anything you can think of.  There are TONS in a box.  The girls love to make keychains and necklaces from them.  You can get them HERE.

And how about a share?  This was a gift package I put together for Hero Arts - they sent it to one of our dear industry friends.  Such a fun gift, huh?  She had a baby, so it is filled with stamps that would be fun for baby girl pages...

Supplies: All Hero Arts stamps and such and Hobby Lobby basket.

OK, hubby is home from hot Phoenix.  Off to hang with the family. 

Have a good one!

Thinking Inking Alcohol Inks - TWO Videos

I warn you.

Alcohol is very addictive.

Alcohol inks, that is.  :)

Such fun stuff.  The girls were playing with it yesterday, too,  and were hooting about how cool the results were - loved it.  I think they made about 20 necklaces and backgrounds.

Here is Part 1 for the 2Peas class.  There are 2 videos for this day. (Consider me part overachiever and part addicted. :)

(c) Two Peas In a Bucket - click HERE.

(c) Two Peas In a Bucket - click HERE.


(c) Two Peas In a Bucket - click HERE.

(c) Two Peas In a Bucket - click HERE.

I am getting a lot of questions about the two stamps used in that last photo.   The floral grid stamp is HERE.  Such a cool stamp.  Here are some good examples using it: HERE, HERE and HERE.

The tree one is HERE.  I can imagine adding pearls to this. 

And, if you feel like supporting the economy and the scrapbooking/stamping industry, I would suggest shopping at 2peas.  They are making this class possible... and free.  So be sure to thank them with your business. :) 

Oh, yes.  It is Bachelorette night.  Could it be any better?  Ha.  There is something I like about Reed.  Not sure why.  Ed flew his parents in?  (Watching the beginning previews.)  Hmmm... maybe I like him.  I just love fake reality TV. :)

Night!

Thinking Inking Video... and another...

Hey, there!

New Thinking Inking is up HERE.  It is the last of the Distress Crackle Paint projects for the week.  I really love this stuff.  Even if you aren't into the brown-distress-look, there are great ways to use it in a colorful and clean way.  It is simply about adding texture to your projects.

(c) twopeasinabucket.com - info HERE.

And I thought I would show some old projects I did with the Distress Crackle Paint, too.  I have shared these before, but just in case you wanted some more examples.

This one has a video.  If you watch it, you will notice that I did this before meeting my current best friend - The Foam Inking Tool from Ranger. :)  So, ignore the icky foam piece I use in it...

Here is a card, also using Distress Crackle Paint...

Yes, my use of butterflies started long ago.  I think it started when Scenic Route came out with these rockin' chipboard butterflies...

Well, I better wrap it up.  Have a great weekend.

Another Thinking Inking Video is up...

Hey!

Just letting you know that another Distress Crackle Paint video is up over on 2peas HERE.  This was one of my favorite videos to do.





One of the cards on here was especially fun.  I love painting in images with Crackle Paint...

(c) twopeasinabucket - click HERE for info


c) twopeasinabucket - click HERE for info

Thanks for stopping by.  More later!  Heading out soon for my class tonight.  Love to teach.

Another Thinking Inking Video...

Happy Monday.

I have another Thinking Inking class for you today HERE.  I love Distress Crackle Paint and all you can do with it.



Here is the page and the video...

(c) twopeasinabucket.com - click HERE.

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Gotta go do editing of another class video.  If you have anything you want me to show/include in a video, let me know.  Happy to try.

Take care.

I'm back... with three videos!

Hello!

Was sick there for a bit, but better today.  So I have several things to link ya up to in case you missed them.

Twitter.  I have to tell you all that you need to sign up for Twitter.  For me, it is so much better than Facebook.  (I never go on FB anymore - but my tweets just go up there automatically.)  I like Twitter because people seem to share more links there than on Facebook.  People link to great ideas, inspiration, etc.  Also, it is so less overwhelming.  If you haven't started tweeting, I would recommend it.  Even if you don't want to tweet, you can follow people and learn lots.  You can find me HERE.  And Hero Arts just started Twitter, too!  They are giving away lots of prizes there, so click HERE to find them.

Since we last talked, two different Thinking Inking classes have gone up.  Both are on Ranger Paint Dabbers.  However, if you have other acrylic paints, they work, too.  (But the dabbers are the best.  Trust me.)  Click HERE for the class threads.  And, did you know that you can play along and win great prizes?  Check it out.

 

Next up... have you seen the blog week over on Hero?  It is a tough challenge - using photos on cards and other projects.  But I think it is a fun one.  Here is a video showing how to make a fold-out card.  For more information, click HERE.

I was just going through some computer files and found this card.  It was one I did for the Hero Arts catalog that got changed a bit.  The original is below, and the "naked" version is HERE. :)  This is one big stamp.  I just stamped it in green and then added color and shading with colored pencils.  You Copic people could have a fun time with this image...

Supplies: Supplies can be found HERE. 

Well, I am off to catch up on email.  If you have emailed me in the past couple weeks and haven't heard back, please send it again.  With my computer dying and me getting sick, I fear I am missing lots.

Hugs all around.  Have a great holiday weekend...

New Thinking Inking Video is up...

Hi!

Just wanted to let you all know quickly that the new Thinking Inking class is up HERE.

This week focuses on Paint Dabbers and stamping - my fave!





More soon!

Next video is up...

Morning.

Just a quick post to let you know that the next Thinking Inking video is up HERE.

Also, just an enabling FYI - 2Peas has a hugs load of Ranger goodies coming soon.  If you are looking to get your hands on some, please go there to get it all.  This class is free, so, as a thank you, it would be great if we all supported them back. :)  Lord knows I do. Ha!

More soon. :)  Oh, and all your Bachelorette folks out there - oh my!  Wes?  Come on!!  Blech.

I am the happiest girl today... (and video)

... because of all of you who are playing along with the Thinking Inking class.  AMAZING projects!  I am loving looking at each and every one.

And, a new one is up today HERE...
 

I really recommend checking out what others have created for this class.  There are some really inspiring projects!

Also, here are some fun links for your Monday morning...

• A Robyn masterpiece HERE.
• A great new blog week HERE by Shari.
• Adorable Amuse card HERE.
• Love THIS sweet card by Lucy.
• Great dad card HERE by Jenn.
• Adorable card and video by Kristina Werner HERE.
• THIS card is a great example of how a great die can make a stunning card.

And here is a project I did over at 2peas.  Click HERE for the product info.  I LOVE those Quickutz leaf dies - they cut for dimension.

(c) twopeasinabucket.com - click HERE for info.

OK... off to go home and work some more.  Thank you, all, for making me smile.

:)

More Distress Inking...

Happy Friday.

Today is the third and final of the Thinking Inking Distress Ink week over on 2peas.  (Click HERE to see it.)  Next week will be a new subject!  (Hint: Your hands will be just as messy, but this time using something you used even in pre-school. :)  Be sure to keep coming - this class is 9 weeks! I HIGHLY recommend reading the class threads HERE.  There are many questions answered, tips given, and amazing projects shared.  (Big hugs to all of you playing along!)

Here is today's video.  This is one of my favorite techniques.  Big thanks to Tim Holtz for inspiring it all.

I thought I would share another example and some more video links...

Supplies: Hero Arts stamps (greeting, heart flourish, woodgrain background), Distress Inks, Perfect Pearls, Big and Bossy Embossing Ink, Clear Embossing Powder, Martha Butterfly Punch.

A bit about this card... The background is a Hero Arts woodgrain stamp stamped with Walnut Ink Distress Ink.  I quickly added some gold Perfect Pearls.  (This was shown in Video 2.)  For the butterflies, I stamped a heart flourish a few times on ivory cardstock with embossing ink.  I then heat embossed with clear powder.  Following the inking tips in Video 3 (above), I pressed the embossed pieces into a variety of Distress Inks and water.  The embossed area resists the ink.  I then just punched out a bunch of butterflies.  Easy.  In fact, I normally do many pieces at once and then just punch a bunch of different shapes from it.

And a few video links...If you are interested in watercolor stamping, there is another video HERE from Hero Arts.  And if you are interested in a spin on today's technique using resist (like the butterfly card above), click HERE.

OK... a quick moment of important enabling.  Go.  Now.  And buy THIS and THIS.  These are the tools you need for blending inks and playing with the many techniques we do in my class.  These have FOAM, not felt.  (Felt is for alcohol inks.)  And these will take you one step closer to being having Tim Holtz in your hands. :)  Hee.  Truly.  It is worth the purchase.  You won't regret it.  And they are in stock HERE and rumor has it they are selling fast...

    

More to share tomorrow.  Didn't want to bore ya with too long of a post!

By the way, you still have time to win on yesterday's post.  Check HERE.

Night!