Fall Squirrels Times Two by Patty Sprague

 Hello Art Impressions fans!

Today we have our final projects from Guest Designer Patty Sprague.
She stepped in for a designer that needed a bit of time off.
Please enjoy her two gorgeous creations, both featuring adorable squirrels.

First up we have a beautiful fall Story Tiles card.

Supplies & Materials

  - Paper: Canson XL Watercolor Paper, Concord & 9th Seaglass Cardstock (for A2 card base)
  - Patterned Paper: 6009 - Basic Green Cardstock
  - Brushes: No. 4 round brush
  - Stamps & Dies:
      - 6158 - Story Tile Template
      - 6048 - Scalloped Rectangle Dies (inside card)
      - 5952 - Portfolio Template Die Set (inside card)
      - 6257 - Happy Fall
      - 4868 - WC Flower Set 2 (mums)
      - 4051 - Foliage Set (teeny tiny grass)
      - 4867 - WC Foliage Set (vine)
      - 4964 - WC Branches Set
      - 6271 - Flower Set 7
  - Ink: Ranger Archival Ink in Coffee
  - Markers & Pens: Tombow Dual Brush Pens (025, 249, 312, 565, 856, 925, 933, 942, 947, 969, 977, 985), Brown TwinTone Marker (for details)
  - Tools: Post-it Tape, Dr. Ph. Martin's Bleed Proof White

Instructions

1.  Stamping: Cut a template using the Story Tile Die to align the stamps in a stamp platform.
2.  Painting:
      - Sky: 565
      - Squirrels: 942 & 977
      - Acorns: 947 & 969
      - Birdhouse, large pumpkin, pot, and baskets: 312
      - Details: Add the flowers, foliage, and branches.
3.  Assembly:
      - Card Base: Cut cardstock to 5.5" x 8.5" and score at 4.25".
      - Front: Cut the template for the Story Tile and glue it to the 4.25" x 5.5" painting.
      - Inside: Glue the scalloped border to the rectangle. Stamp and die-cut the sentiment, then attach it to the scalloped rectangle.

For her second project, we have a watercolored bridge.

Colors & Supplies Used

  - Paper: Canson XL Watercolor Paper, Cardstock Warehouse Stardream Collection 105 lb (for the A2 Card Base)

  - Patterned Paper: 6130 - Halloween S3 PP

  - Brushes: No. 4 round brush, No. 1 round brush

  - Stamps & Dies:

      - 6046 - Scalloped Oval Dies

      - Rectangle Die for Matte

      - 5129 - He Leads Me Set

      - 5599 - Mini Mice & Squirrel Set

      - 4868 - WC Flower Set 2 (mums)

      - 5009 - WC Mini Flower Set (mums)

      - 5059 - WC Harvest Set (twigs)

      - 5126 - WC Foliage Set 4

      - 5371 - WC Barn Set (fence)

      - 5196 - WC Desert Set (branch & tall grass)

      - 5373 - WC Lg Tree Set

      - 5594 - Harvest Scarecrow Set (sunflowers)

      - 6125 - Dwelling Fall Set (pumpkins)

      - 5866 - Mini Birthday Set (and others from stash)

  - Ink for Stamped Images: Tombow Dual Brush Pens (025, 027, 177, 249, 565, 569, 757, 925, 933, 946, 947, 969, 977, 990, N79)

  - Other Tools: Post-it Tape, Brown TwinTone Marker, Micron 005 Black Archival Ink, Stamp Platform, Stamp Positioner

Instructions

  - Stamping:

      - Use the stamp platform for the covered bridge and fence, inking with 565 & 969.

      - Ink the squirrels in N79, sunflowers in 946, trees in 969, and pumpkins in 977.

  - Painting:

      - Brush the sky with a light wash of 565.

      - Paint the bridge with a mix of 947, 969, 977, and 990. Add details with the Micron 005 Black Archival Pen and paint the windows in 565.

      - Paint the fence with 947, 977, and 990, adding details with the brown TwinTone marker.

      - Paint the squirrels with a mix of N79 and 977, adding details with the black archival pen.

      - Add 025 and 969 to the sunflowers.

      - Add tree leaves inked with a combination of 027, 946, and 757, then add the flowers and foliage.

  - Assembly:

      - Card Base: Cut cardstock to 5.5" x 8.5" and score at 4.25" using a score platform.

Thank you Patty for all of your lovely inspiration over the last couple of weeks.

      - Cut a rectangle for the card front and die-cut the painting using the large scalloped oval die.

      - For the inside, use the scalloped die with the fancy border alongside a smaller scalloped die for the sentiment.

Cabin in the Woods by Patty Sprague

Hello Ai fans!

We have a Guest Designer today and next Saturday.

We're so excited to share the art of Patty Sprague with you.

Take a look at the wonderful masculine scene she created to inspire you!

For the card I am sharing today, I chose to create a hunting scene—you can never have enough masculine cards in your stash. I used the 6069 Outdoorsmen set for the main theme and added a rustic cabin.  As hunting season approaches, it felt like the perfect time for this project, and I kept the sentiment generic so it can be used for any occasion.

Outdoorsmen Card Details:

Colors & Supplies:

  - Paper: Canson XL Watercolor Paper, White A2 Card base, Green Matte
  - Brushes: No. 4 round brush, No. 1 round brush, 18/0 script liner
  - Stamps & Dies:
      - 6069 – Outdoorsmen
      - 4962 – WC Rustic Cabins Set
      - 5131 – Stone Path Set
      - 5388 – Rugged Tree
      - 4960 – WC Fir Trees Set
      - 5059 – WC Harvest Set
      - 5196 – WC Desert Set
      - 5372 – WC Mini Foliage
      - 4051 – Foliage Set
      - 5735 – Birthday Sentiments Set
  - Ink for Stamped Images: Ranger Archival Ink in Shadow Grey
  - Tombow Dual Brush Pens: 027, 098, 177, 228, 249, 528, 555, 565, 899, 912,  942, 947, 969, N49
  - Other: Post-it Tape, Brown TwinTone Marker, Micron 005 Black Archival Ink

Stamping:
To begin, I cut a 4.25" x 5.5" piece of Canson XL Watercolor Paper. Using a stamping platform, I stamped the Hunter (6069) in Shadow Grey, the Tree and Lake (6069) in 565/969, the Rustic Cabin (4962) in Shadow Grey, and the Rugged Tree (5388) in 565/969. I then stamped the sign (5131) in 969 using a stamping block.

Behind the house, I added the Fir Trees (4960) inked in 899 with branches in 249. I added additional branches to the trees in 249 and foliage (5372) around the house in 228. For the grass along the back of the lake, I used the teeny tiny grass from (4051) stamped in 027 and 098, with small twigs (5059) in 969. For the foreground of the lake, I used tall grass (5196) in 027 and 098, and the branches (5196) in 969.

Painting:
I painted the sky using a watery mix of 555, and the lake with a mix of 177, 249, 528, 555, used the brown TwinTone marker and bllack Micron 005 to add fine details where needed.

Assembly:
I used rectangle dies to cut the painted panel and the green matte. Finally, I layered the painting onto the green matte and attached them to the A2 card base.

Best,
Patty