Blog - by Nanette Tracy

VersaMagic Butterflies & WPlus9 Hello Gorgeous

October 24, 2017 by Nanette

I have been playing with my VersaMagic and Brilliance Dew Drop Ink Pads by Tsukineko lately. I've had them for awhile and have used them from time to time, but haven't used them for some months now. I love re-discovering things in my craft stash! I had forgotten how vivid these inks are, and I'm … [Read more...]

Imagine Crafts October Color Challenge

October 21, 2017 by Nanette

Well, it seems as if others have gotten a good head start on their Christmas cards. It's time for me to join in! I LOVE Christmas. It's the most cheerful time of the year for me. :) I'm one of the first to pull out my Christmas movies, decorations and to buy my tree. I've decided to join Imagine … [Read more...]

For Planner/Bujo/TN Lovers

October 13, 2017 by Nanette

There's a fantastic sale going on for those of you who love journaling and planning in your Traveler's Notebooks, Bullet Journals and Planners. My shop is a part of this group. Clicking on the photo above will bring you directly to my shop (or click HERE). I am offering 40% off and a … [Read more...]

Paper Smooches Hand-lettered Card

October 12, 2017 by Nanette

Here's a whimsical little birthday card that's fun to make. First, I sponged on some green shading along the bottom of a white card panel with Memento Ink Dew Drop Inks. I used the same inks in floral colors for my flower shapes which I sponged on to the panel with Ranger's Blending Tools, … [Read more...]

Watercolor & Hand-drawn Dandelion Card

October 8, 2017 by Nanette

This is a commission piece I created today that I'd thought I'd share with you. I love the simple look of the seeded dandelion and have used it in previous projects. The working layer is a piece of Fabriano Watercolor Paper. I used very wet brushes to create a sheer layer of blue and green using … [Read more...]

Simon Says Stamp Artsy Flower Parts

October 6, 2017 by Nanette

I love retro flower art! Simon Says Stamp has several retro floral sets including this one, Artsy Flower Parts. This set actually offers the flowers in parts; stem, leaf, bud :) I started by stamping around the side and bottom edge with Catherine Pooler Midnight Ink on a white panel. Then I … [Read more...]