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Saturday, July 15, 2017

Mermaid Dreamer Mail Art

Hello Everyone!!!

It's me Tera, here with a surprise guest post...

(I'm taking a little time off from my design teams for a bit to re-spark my creativity)

Once again, I want to share some super fun Mail Art envelope using some of the new releases. For this, I was inspired by this months challenge "Summer"

(Warning Photo Heavy)

Stamps Used:
Plate 1495
(you know you are going to want them all of you are anything like me!)
Row of Scribble Circles
Typeset Scallop
Row of Numbers
Punchinella/Sequin Waste
The Moon
Fancy Mermaid
She was a Dreamer

Start by stamping out your mermaid on the envelope (A2) and on scrap paper for your mask.

Next, Using Momento ink "London Fog" I stamped the moon over the masked mermaid.

Using Memento Black ink I added my base for the mermaid to rest on.

To build the background I stamped the x's as my stars, and inked with Distress Oxide ink "Broken China"

Now to add some contrast, I sponged on 2 of the green inks from my kaleidacolor inks.

Time for the reveal... I love seeing things come together after the mask is removed.

I also forgot to take a picture before I stamped my 2 pieces in Distress ink "Blueprint sketch" to help frame everything. I also added a but more color around the edges.

I also added the numbers along the right side in black Momento ink.

Here you can see where I have started the base colors on my mermaid...

I also stamped my sentiment "she was a dreamer" and outlined it with white gel pen to help it pop off of the page.

(The left if the finished mermaid. You can see some of the added glitter details from the Wink of Stella pen. On the right side you can see more of the color building.)

Well, there you have it! I love how this envelope came together. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do!!

Monday, August 15, 2016

Dreaming of Wonderland Mail Art

Hello again!

Tera here, with another fun Mail Art Monday...

Today I want to share some fun wonderland themed mail art (with a touch of Halloween inspiration).

To start I stamped Tweedledee and Tweedledum, as well as the 3 triangles. Then I masked them off. I also masked off the address box.

Next I layered purple distress inks over the whole background. I used punchenella waste as a stencil to add extra depth. Before removing the masks, I flicked water over the envelope to add a touch of additional depth.

Once the water spots dried, I removed all of the masks. I added the wonderland and plus sign stamp to add extra details to the envelope.

To finish everything I used the zig clean color markers to color everything off.

Stamps Used:

TweedleDum And TweedleDee 2 3/4 x 3

Writing Triangles 1 1/4 x 3 1.4

Wonderland 3/4 x 2 3/4

Grunge Plus Sign 3/4 x 3/4

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Nutty About Mail Art

Hello again,
it's me Tera here with a fun piece of mail art, that is just because I can.

When it comes to mail art I usually have a rhyme or reason, but today I just created to create. I basically picked stamps to use just because I liked them, and regardless of theme.

To start I began with a standard A2 envelope and stamped the fun little acorn. I masked it off then stamped the doodle circles and grunge plus signs. ( I used them as an x)

The row of chevrons was used to create a focal spot for the address to be easily observed.

Now that all of the foreground stamping is done, I used various blue and green distress inks to lay color down on the background until I got a fade I was happy with.

From there i decided to add my background by stamping the numbers and dictionary page randomly in various distress inks.

Now to finish everything off i removed the mask and colored the acorn using a water brush and zig clean color markers. I also used black glitter pan pastels to edge around the acorn giving it a little bling.

Stamps Used:

Numbers Set 2 1/2 x 2

Dictionary Page 4 x 2 1/2

Row of Chevrons 3/4 x 3 1/4

Whimsical Acorn 2 1/4 x 3

Doodle Circle 2 1/2 x 2 1/2

Grunge Plus Sign 3/4 x 3/4

Thank you for checking out this tutorial, I hope it inspires you to get creative today!

Monday, June 06, 2016

Time to Celebrate- Mail Art Monday

Hello Again!!!

Welcome back for another fun Mail Art Monday project!!!

This one is super special to me.

This was created in honor of my friends and I finally graduating dental hygiene school!

Yes, that's right... I'm officially a Registered Dental Hygienist!!!

SO... Let's ... CELEBRATE!!!!

To start I began by stamping the creepy cone hat and creepy bald guy, and masking them off. I also stamped the writing triangles and masked them off too. At this time you should also mask of your desired address space (and trace around it).

Now time to add the fun stuff...

Stamp the doodle frame first across the top, then the chevron banner below it...

(because why have 1 banner when you can have 2 !?! )

Stamp Celebrate above the address box

Are you still hanging in there?

Good!

Time to pull this all together... I used Distress ink in blues, greens, and yellows to base ink the background... then to detail the background I randomly stamped the doodle dots and numbers set.

Now stamp the dictionary page around the edges to help pull focus to the center.

Now, Lets see how things look without the masks.

(this is always one of my favorite parts!)

Ok, now we are in the final stages!!

Stamp the stitching on the address label and color everything in.

(I used watercolor brush pens to color mine)

Then, to finish everything off I used black pan pastels to edge everything and make them pop!

Thanks for sticking in with me, I know this was a long one.

I hope you enjoyed this piece as much as me!!

Stamps Used:

Creepy Cone Hat

Creepy Bald Guy

Writing Triangles

Doodle Frame

Chevron Banner

Doodle Dots

Numbers Set

Dictionary Page

Celebrate

Stitching

Monday, January 11, 2016

Mail Art Monday (With a Manly Twist) video Tutorial

Hello and Welcome back to another Mail Art Monday #MAM with me Tera

Today we have some mail art with a fun masculine twist.

This would be perfect for Father's Day, Birthdays, an anniversary, or just a note to say Hello!!

I hope you are enjoying these video tutorials and I hope the are helping to get your creative juices flowing!! All stamps used are listed below.

Stamps Used:

Plate 1455 (if you don't have this plate yet I recommend it Highly! These are some of my most used stamps!!! You'll want them all!)

Stitching 3/4 x 2 1/2

Texture Background 1 1/2 x 6 1/2

Dictionary Page 4 x 2 1/2

Numbers Set 2 1/2 x 2

Wright Brothers Walking 2 1/2 x 3 1/4

Deliver To: 3/4 x 2

Waybill/Invoice Background 4 1/4 x 5 1/4

Until next time!
Thanks for joining me and stay Inky!

Monday, December 21, 2015

Christmas Magic - Mail Art Monday video tutorial

Hello Again!

Tera here with another Mail Art Monday video tutorial...

I hope you enjoy this Christmas Magic!!

Below Is a bonus Envelope for ideas :D

Stamps Used:

Writing Triangles 1 1/4 x 3 1.4

Santa with Tree 3 x 3 3/4

Stitching 3/4 x 2 1/2

Sheet Music Background 4 1/4 x 5 1/4

Waybill/Invoice Background 4 1/4 x 5 1/4

Christmas Tree 3 x 4 1/2

(for bonus envelope)

Peace On Earth 3/4 x 1 3/4

Santa Sleeping On Couch 3 1/4 x 2 1/2

Thank you for visiting and I hope you all are enjoying this holiday inspiration!!

Monday, December 07, 2015

Letters to Santa ...MAM Video Tutorial

Hello Again!

Tera here with another Mail Art Monday video tutorial, and you won't believe how easy it was!!!!

Stamps Used:

Santa Collage 3 1/2 x 4 1/4

Be Filled With Joy 1 1/4 x 2

Writing Triangles 1 1/4 x 3 1.4

Thank you for visiting and I hope you all are enjoying this holiday inspiration!!

Thursday, November 19, 2015

We have a winner...and more Mail Art!

Hello again!

Tera here to share some mail art and announce the lucky winner who will be getting the hand made mail art...

I decided to create one more in the northern lights style to show you the variety that can be used with this technique.

(Tutorial HERE)

Stamps Used:

Straggly Pine Trees 2 1/2 x 4 1/2

Crane Silhouette 1 x 1 1/2

Man In Row Boat Silhouette 1 1/2 x 1

Clump of Rocks/Pebbles 1 1/4 x 2 3/4

Line of Rocks/Pebbles 3/4 x 2 1/2

Plate 1460

Thank you to all who commented on and shared my video tutorial ...

OK the wait is Over...

The winner is...

(Thank you so much for joining us, I hope you get to see them in real life! I know I would love to also!)

Please Email me your address at Tera.callihan22@gmail.com so I can get your envelope in the mail to you soon :D

Thank you everyone for stopping, by and I hope you feel inspired to get inky too!!!

Monday, November 09, 2015

Northern Lights Video Tutorial and Give-Away for Mail Art Monday!

Hello Again

and

Happy Mail Art Monday!!!

It's me Tera here with today's Tutorial and give-away!!

Thank you for joining us for another Mail Art Monday #MAM
I hope you enjoy this video tutorial as well as the rest of our #MAM tutorials! I am having such a great time sharing these with you! I had so much fun with this last one that I thought I would send some happy mail to one of out lucky followers!!!

I will be announcing the winner on Nov. 19th

so you can enter up until the 18th

for your chance to have some happy mail sent to your very own mailbox!!!

To enter just comment Below and for a bonus entry share on Facebook or other social media and post the link below.

(I'd love to here themes you like to see on an envelope too!)

Stamps Used:

Redwood Trees 2 1/4 x 3 1/2

Fir Trees Silhouette 1 3/4 x 3 1/4

(or get the whole plate of Awesomeness HERE 1460)

Stay inky!!!!

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

More Mail Art Inspiration

Hello Again!

Tera Here for a quick share of 3 envelopes I created for a few swaps :)

Hope you all enjoyed this quick mail art post!

Stay inky!!

Monday, September 21, 2015

Witchy Mail Art Video Tutorial

Hello again!

Its me Tera here with another fun installment of Mail Art Monday!!!

Here in Ohio the air is getting crisper, leaves are falling and I'm loving my spiced tea and coffees... Fall is such a fun time!

So today's tutorial is a fun Halloween themed envelope and postcard.

(Stamp links at the bottom of this post)

And speaking of fall themed postcards don't forget to stop by the Viva Las VegaStamp! Groupies on Facebook to join our swap!!! I know I was so excited for this swap! I'm mailing my 4 out this week (don't worry they are still taking sign ups and they aren't due to be sent for quite a while).

Stamps Used: