Something old, something new … sending good luck & something blue!

Happy belated St. Patty’s Day!

I have two cards sending wishes of good luck to all! One new and the other, a card I never got a chance to share. Plus, it’s Wednesday, which is the something BLUE …. The Kitchen Sink’s Wednesday Blue Plate Special!, ends midnight EST.
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Materials – Stamps: Love & Luck (Playful Hearts & Clover) and Ready 4 Any Holiday from Kitchen Sink Stamps. Paper: Old Olive from SU! Spring Moss (crumpled), Vintage Cream from Papertrey. Ink: Kiwi Kiss and Always Artichoke from SU!. Embellishments: Green satin ribbon from Michael’s. Classic Rectangles – Nestabilities. Lucky horse charm from my stash.

Materials – Stamps: Love & Luck (Playful Hearts & Clover) Playful Alphabet Buddy and Never a Loss 4 Words from Kitchen Sink Stamps. Paper: Confetti Cream from SU! Metallic Kiwi from The Paper Company. Ink: Pearl. Thyme and Galaxy Gold - Brilliance. Embellishments: Green and Gold variegated organza ribbon and narrow green and cream stitched ribbon (wrapping circle paper clip) from Michael’s. Eyelet from Making Memories. Heart charm, circle paper clip, green rhinestones and tiny pearl – from my stash.

Another card for another New Stamp set

Here is another card for you. Thanks for looking!

Materials used:

Stamps: Playful Frames & Journaling (NEW) and sentiments are from Love & Luck and Forever & Always.

Paper: Creamy Carmel, Soft Sky, Whisper White and Regal Rose – all from Stampin’ Up! Metallic Rosebud from The Paper Company.

Ink: Rose Red from Stampin’ Up! The sentiments are done with Brilliance – Pearlscent Chocolate.

Ribbon from American Craft

Other Embellishments: Nestabilities – Scalloped Circles and Classic Hearts, Giant blue eyelet from Memory Keepers and small rhinestones and pearls – ? (came from my stash)

February and a new Project in the Kitchen

There is a new Project in the Sink for the month of February! This fun project comes from crew design member, Julie Masse. Julie has made these adorable wine glass charms using shrink plastic and the stamp set, Love & Luck.

Thank you Julie! I look forward to making a set all for my own!

To find out more, go here.

Opalite Ink, new to the Kitchen Sink.

Ok…you may know by now that, I AM an ink-addict!

Yup…can never have enough colors or kinds of ink!

Well, I have had my eye on Opalite Pigment Ink from Tsukineko.

Tsukineko calls this ink, “The Reflective Interference Ink”.

ok????? …. sooooo?????

What does that look like? (that’s what I asked!) Well,I had to see for myself.

This unique ink takes on the color of the paper, with a tint of color, getting more vibrant with the darker the paper.

Here are a few samples that I tested out to share with you.

Because of the shimmery, sparkly look this ink…it is not the easiest to photograph. But, I hope you can see that it does become more vibrant as the paper gets darker, yet you can see the stripes showing through.

My opinion… this ink is similar to a watermark ink only with the added metallic/sparkly tint of color! As if you are stamping with “Opals”.

Here is a Valentine’s Day card I did using Opalite ink.

Nordic Ice was stamped on Not Quite Navy paper and Cypress Frost was stamped on Old Olive paper.

I look forward to seeing what else I can do with this ink!!!

Materials used:

Stamps: Love & Luck and Forever & Always from Kitchen Sink Stamps.

Paper: Addison Blue Garden Swirls from K & Company. Not Quite Navy, Old Olive and Night Navy from Stampin’ Up!

Ink: Opalite – Nordic Ice and Cypress Frost form Tsukineko. Brilliance – Lighting Black. VersaMagic – Night Sky & Ocean Depth.

Embellishments: Navy wire from Memory Makers, Ribbon from Michael’s, Star Dust Stickles, frosted beads and heart charm…came from my stash.

Die Cuts: Scalloped square Nestabilities and the X & O are from Sizzix.

New stamps are on their way!

Yes, it is true! Three new stamp sets are coming from Kitchen Sink. You can see all three on January 16th. But, until then, I will give you a sneak peak.

I had fun with Sarah’s challenge from last Monday where you were to let the colors of a ribbon you already have…be your inspiration for your card. Thanks Sarah, it was fun!

So following her challenge and her sketch … this is what I came up with (which is also your sneak peak)…2 for 1!

Thanks of looking. Maria

Materials used:

Stamps: Love & Luck and Backgrounds & Borders.

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose and Pretty in Pink – all from Stampin’ Up!

Ink: Pearlescent Chocolate and Pearlescent Orchid from Brilliance.

Ribbon: Checkered Grosgrain from Michael’s and Pretty in Pink-1/4″ Grosgrain from Stampin’ Up!

Other Embellishments: Nestabilities – Scallop Circle, Classic Circle and Classic Hearts, and small rhinestones – ?