Hey there Artie!! For Saturday night’s Del & Artie Live you chose CCC’s latest Big & Bold flowering trees stamps to color in with Copic markers. What a great time we all had chatting and learning how to color in the Dogwood Thank You Stamp Set.
Read moreSimon Says Stamp -- Love You Too Release
Hey there Arties! I have news of a new release from Simon Says Stamp called, “I Love You, Too.” It’s chock full of Valentine goodies sure to help you express your love to that special someone.
Read moreIt's Release Day for Catherine Pooler's Love-N-Hearts Collection
Hey there Arties!! Last night on Del & Artie Live, I showed off the latest release from Catherine Pooler — including her Date Night Inks and the Love N Hearts Stamps and the Extra Love Bundle! Though the signal was in and out, the entire video can be seen on replay NOW without all the freezing.
If you missed the live last night, you can catch it all here:
Read moreTreat Yourself Permission Certificate
I just wanted to update the Treat Yourself Permission Certificate for you all! Catherine Pooler’s Love-N-Hearts Collection has arrived. You can print this certificate and post it in your craft space to show to anyone asking questions about your new packages.
Hero Arts - January 2021 My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + GIVEAWAY
Hey there Arties!! I’m happy you have stopped by for the release day blog hop and video for the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero January 2021! This kit is un-bee-lievable! (Please don’t hate me for the bee puns!)
As always Hero Arts has packed a ton of goodie in this kit, but this month seems just a bit-o-honey sweeter than ever. The cold winter of January has me looking forward to the plum and cherry blossoms of Spring with their accompanying winged friends buzzing about my back yard.
Read moreHero Arts January 2021 My Monthly Hero Sneak Peek
Hey there Artie! It’s Del! Today we’re joining Hero Arts’ Countdown to Creativity, showing off some peeks at the January 2020 My Monthly Hero Card Kit. You will “bee” amazed at the inspiration from this kit over the next few days. I can’t wait to see what all of you make with it. Who doesn’t love flowers and bees?
Release day will be Monday, January 4 at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. In the meantime, we'll be right here, sharing heaps of inspiration before the launch.
Read moreHero Arts +Gina K Collaboration in Payne's Blue Gray
Hey there Arties, I wanted to add one more Payne’s Blue Gray Monochromatic card to the list this week. This time I paired it with Hero Arts + Gina K Collaboration Stamp called Friendship Blooms. I painted it with a bit a light coming out from the bouquet and the outer edges darkened with more Payne’s Blue Gray watercolor by Daniel Smith.
Read moreHero Arts Thinking of You Card
Hey there Arties! Today, I am continuing my mini-series of Payne’s Blue-Gray backgrounds paired with Hero Arts stamps! I grabbed my Hero Arts Fuzzy Winter Animals stamps and coordinating frame cuts to create add fur to my wintry blue-gray scene.
Read moreHero Arts You're My Universe Card
Hey there Artie! On Saturday, I showed you all my new watercolor set Paula bought me for Christmas. I hope you don’t get tired of seeing Payne’s Blue Gray, but I will be showing off some backgrounds with this medium over the next three days. Each day, I will feature a pairing with a fun Hero Arts stamp set.
Today, I pulled out the You’re My Universe stamps and coordinating dies to create a gorgeous watercolor card.
Read moreTonic Studios Stamp Club - December 2020 - Blog Hop and Giveaway
Hey there Arties! I have a new Stamp Club release to announce for Tonic Studios!! This club is not a subscription, but a fun release of stamps and dies with coordinating storage every month!
This month’s Over the Moon stamps and dies will only be sold as a bundle. And there is limited Stock available - once it’s gone, it’s gone for good.
Read moreUsing Karin Brushmarker Pros to Watercolor CCC Best Sledding Stamp Set
Hey there, Artie! Last night on Del & Artie Live, we broke out some new markers — Karin Brushmarker Pros. These markers just hit the crafty scene over the last 18 months. I received three of the metallic decobrushes in a HeroArts kit this year and loved them. But I wanted to try the non-metallic brushes.
Read moreDel & Artie Live Recap: How to Make Stamped Images Your Own
Hey there Artie! Last night on Del & Artie Live we talked about how to make stamped images your own. One of the Arties asked me about feeling guilty for using stamps in her creative endeavours. She feels like she cheats because someone else drew the image and she just adds color.
Read moreDel & Artie Live Recap: Catherine Pooler's Beautiful New Year Collection
Hey there Arties, Del here!! Last night we created three projects in one hour — all of them featured the newest collection from Catherine Pooler called, Beautiful New Year!
Read moreHero Arts - December 2020 My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + GIVEAWAY
Hey there Arties! Today is release day for the My Monthly Hero Card Kit and add-ons!! December’s kit features a hopeful new day theme!! We celebrate the beautiful beginning of a new year full of optimism and hope as we close out a difficult chapter!
Read moreDel & Artie Live Recap: Fun Shaker Cards
Hero Arts December 2020 My Monthly Hero Sneak Peek
Hey there Artie! It’s Del! Today we’re joining Hero Arts’ Countdown to Creativity, showing off some peeks at the December 2020 My Monthly Hero Card Kit. You will see a ton of Hopeful images in the next few days. So. Much. Fun!!
Release day will be Monday, December 7 at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. In the meantime, we'll be right here, sharing heaps of inspiration before the launch. Today at 12PM Eastern, I will be hosting a live show for this kit on the Hero Arts Facebook page, as well. So don’t miss it!
Read moreDel & Artie Live Recap: The Best Christmas Palette
Hey there, Artie!! Last night on Del & Artie Live, I shared my favorite Christmas Color Palette, aka the Best Christmas Color Palette. Then, I colored in the Lovely Legs Winter Girl Poinsettias stamp set with Copic markers.
Read moreSimon Says Stamp Diecember 2020 Release Blog Hop - Day 2 + Giveaway
This week has thrilled the whole SSS Creative Family. How exciting to hop along with everyone for Day 2 of the hops!!
Simon is giving away $25 gift certificate to Del & Artie readers and another on each of the stops on the hop. Just leave a comment below to enter.
Read moreHero Arts I Love You Deerly Cards
Hey there Artie!! A few days ago, I created a card with the I Love You Deerly stamp set but I featured the Rolling Hills Window Die that came out with the November 2020 My Monthly Hero! Those little deer in that set grabbed my attention and I had to make a few more cards with it.
Read moreDel & Artie Live Recap: How to Watercolor an Easy Christmas Card
Hey there, Artie!! It’s Del! Exciting times here at Del & Artie, Colorado Craft Company teamed up with us for Black Friday 2 Cyber Monday (BF2CMDW is our code for 15% off) and we have had a blast so far with some back to basics “HOW TO” type videos that will really help you in your craft room!
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