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Lost Coast Designs Stamps has me tickled! And this fabulous Lost Coast Designs Stamp is what has made me feel that way. There are 4 stamps in the series of doodled feathers , I used only one here and changed the appearance with markers. Here is an example of mounting stamps on acrylic blocks when you do not have mounting material (sticky spongey sheets that you cut to fit each stamp).   I have used all sorts of double-sided tapes,  even a Zyron tape.  Simply attach the tape to the block and then press the stamp onto the tape. VIOLA. When you are done, no mess! As you can tell, I do like my markers for so many projects. After coloring them, I cut them sort of loose, not really a fussy or fancy cut.  I then added a black paper to the back for more dimension.  I layered three together for the front of the card. I wasn't sure if I would make a card or another mobile.   We have these lovely black pearl card sets ...

Experimenting with the Gel Press and acrylic paints ! Love the wonderful backgrounds they created. Just two colors of acrylic paints and here are the results I got. On a couple of them I placed circles punched and placed on the plate after painting.  The paint lifted, then I ran the brayer again and got a really cool effect. This sheet has a bit of punchinella used for texture!  The prints were left to dry! Using the Circle Background Stamp with black ink on an acrylic block .  Black embossing powder  was used on the ink.   After heating the embossing powder, punchinella and black ink was used to add another layer to the opposite side of the sheet.      Adhere a black Bazzill Edge just off center of the card with  glue .  Use ONE of a KIND Jolee's Stickers to embellish the card.... this would make a cute birthday card! Using the Diamond Background Stamp with blac...

Loved using Black Chalk Paint  on an Echo Art Board ATC ... and working with the Steampunk Gelatos  & Metallic  Gelatos !!!  Taking photos was tricky... depending on the direction the flash the color of the Gelatos changed!   Supplies from Altered Pages : Echo Art Board ATC Black Chalk Paint Mailbox Muse - The Big Easy Mardi Gras   Acrylic Block Versa Color Black Ink Pirates Gold Embossing Powder Steampunk Gelatos Metallic  Gelatos Waterbrush Dew Drop Gold Opulence Gel Xtreme Gold Pen Tacky Glue Paint Echo Art Board ATC  with Black Chalk Paint , let dry. Using Versa Color Black Ink  stamp the dry ATC with Mailbox Muse - The Big Easy Mardi Gras  stamps.   Heat   Pirates Gold Embossing Powder   on the ATC... it is perfect for the black ATC.     Rub small amounts of Gelatos on craft mat, dilute with water.  On a scrap paper painted ...