Wings To Fly

Wings To Fly...This is the time of year we think of everything fall and what is more fall than a Canada Goose getting ready to fly south. If you are looking for an idea for the men or hunter in your life this will fit the bill. Cut an 8 1/2 - 11 card length wise ,score and fold. Stamp Under Construction's wild weeds inked with Ranger's oregano off to the side .On a separate piece of card stock stamp  with Ranger's espresso Under Constructions Canada goose . Colour with pencil crayons. Cut card stock down closer to edges of image. Distress edges with Ranger's Tea Die. On a craft mat spread some of the same colour ,spritz with water. Using a wet paint brush dab into colour and tap spots all over the piece to get rid of the white space. Choose an accent colour of card stock ,stamp Under Constructions leaf border. On a card 2x2 stamp Under Construction's Wings to fly. Distress edges,punch hole in both card and tag.Attach to card. Assemble all elements .Inside add decoration of Under Construction's wild weeds . Send your goose to your favorite nature lover.

October is  already here! It is our Birthday and We are having a PARTY!!!!!!!!! Sat October 12th Under Construction will  CELEBRATE 19 years in business and 1 year in Peterborough.We are celebrating and saying THANK YOU to everyone over the years who has supported us.Please bring a friend (we have a surprise for everyone who brings someone new to the store) and join in the FREE make'n take .See some of our new projects we have been introducing .Register for our all day Super Stampers event and of course there will be party food. Check under events on the blog for all upcoming workshops.

Thank You and PORCH SALE

Hello Every one THANK YOU for checking in with us.I haven't posted for quite a while.There is lots of up coming art work to inspire you over the summer months. TODAY however I  want to let you know about a special event coming up. THIS PORCH is where you want to be on Fri. July 12th  and Sat. July 13th because  we are having a HUGE SALE of stamps and stamp stuff. Some things will be brand new and some will be demo stamps and stuff. Each day will be different so if you can't come one day come the next and if you can come both days you will not be disappointed.Sale starts at 10:00 am. 190 Charlotte St.In the center of the mews across from Champs Bar and Grill. See you soon!!!

A Happy Accident

A wonderful accident happened this week which lead  to this posting.  We had a leak in our store and water got sprayed  from the leak on to paper we had  used during class with Distress ink. The end result is the      photo you are looking at.So to start these instructions use a few colours of Ranger's Distress Inks combine colours on card stock with a distressing tool and foam.Using the technique best described as flicking (as opposed to spritzing) water on the patch of ink and allowing the area to naturally dry. On a clean   piece of card stock suitable for pro markers stamp Under Constructions old car with Black Soot (Ranger's Distress Ink) Allow this image to dry  or set the ink with your heat tool. The car was coloured with a base of sand and a  dark brown and red.,highlights were added with grey and a silver gel pen. Stamp Under Construction's Birch Trees three times on a separate piece of card stock.Use a grey marker just to highlight the lines that are already there. Cut out all of the images you have stamped and coloured.Arrange trees and vehicle with some of the trees behind the car and one in front of the back end. Mount the entire creation on a   navy piece of card stock. If you decide to change the arrangement add glitter for a winter vibe.

Just a Little Note

Just a little note to brighten up your day! This colourful card will cheer up anyone and make them  feel special. Choose a violet coloured card stock 8 1/2 x 11 ,cut it in half  so it measures 4 1/4 x 11. Fold in half.            Choose white card stock to measure 4 x 5. Stamp Under Construction's Lilac stamp in Black Memories(Stewart Superior) all around the outside of the card.Using Tom Bow water colour markers colour lilacs.Mount this on a green card stock that  matches the green you used to colour the lilacs. On white card stock ,stamp  Under Construction's Just a little note to brighten up your day.Mount this on the same green previously used and then also on the same Lilac card stock . Inside the card stamp the rest of  the sentiment to read,  and let you know you are special in every way. For some added interest also stamp on the inside the Under Construction's  lilac stamp. Who will be the special person on your list?

Hearts to Flowers

February usually marks the end of using your heart stamps unless there is  a wedding or an anniversary,not today.This beautiful Under Construction lace heart is the base for this card.Stamp the heart five times with Rangers  Distress Raspberry on a complimentary soft pink card stock On each of the hearts stamp Under Construction's Smartie Heart six times..Cut  out each of the hearts  and set aside.Cut white card stock to measure 5x10.Fold in half.This is the base for your card. Cut pink card stock 41/2 x 41/2.With white card stock choose  one of the Nellie square die cuts and cut size appropriate to just frame the flower you are going to make. Layer  the hearts in a circular  formation ,placing one side of the heart under the one in front of it.Create your set up first before you attach to card.. When you have your placement the way you like it  adhere.A really nice finishing touch is  three little pearls in the centre. Remember ,to change the feel  of the card all you have to do is change the colours. Hope you can now love your hearts all year long.

SWEET CAKE

SWEET,and PINK says it all. Start this card with a little bit of prep work.A fun technique using re inkers and shaving cream was used  to create the back ground that our cupcake is sitting on. Use inexpensive shaving cream.Spray it on a disposable cookie tray.Drop drops of ink from reinkers (I used Rangers Distress brand).Drag a knife through the mixture to give a marble effect.Place card stock on the mixture ,lift off and wipe with a paper towel.It will dry almost instantly.This card stock was then cut with Nellie's Oval die. Spray with a mixture of Perfect Pearls and water.Set aside to dry. Cut white card stock  8 1/2 x 11 in half length wize. Cut three pieces of co-ordinating pinks sized to  layer and frame each other.On separate piece of white card stock stamp just the cup cake from Under Constructions Mug's and Kisses stamp.Colour in pinks and browns.Mount this on the oval die cut.If you use double sided foam it will add dimension.Stamp Kisses from same stamp and cut in the shape of a tag.Mount on a pink tag.Your final step is the sprinkle of clear crystal glitter.  SWEET.