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Smeared Ink Reunion Blog Hop!

Hello Guys and Ghouls! I am so stoked for today's Smeared Ink Reunion Blog Hop. Smeared & Smudged (as the group was called) was one of the reasons I made so many online friends, inspired me to make many of my dark and creepy projects, and was the 2nd DT I was ever on. So many stamps....so many memories. Terra, owner and founder decided it was high time for a reunion hop, so I absolutely had to play along. I'll be honest, my crafting time really diminished in the past couple of weeks, and my delusions of grandeur were shattered. So my project isn't over the top, but it is very Smeared.

I decided that since this hop is a little virtual party, I decided to use one of the fabulous little Grumpies. This guy with the party hat is too funny. I started off by  stamping him with VersaFine Ink and coloring him in with Memento Markers, both from Imagine on a piece of Smooth Bristol cardstock. I inked around the image and distressed the edges a bit.

Originally this guy was going to go on a card, but then I remembered that I had these cool treat bags. He's perfect for a little gift or for favors. But I needed to do something to the bag. So I pulled out my irRESISTables Sprays from Imagine and spritzed it. I love the shine and texture it added. I also stamped out a sentiment and heat embossed it.

This was a lot of fun, and I can't wait to get hopping! The full hop list is below. Thanks for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

Terra
Alison (that's me!)
Leigh
Leigh SB Designs
Fiona
Shell
Kim
Kapree
Julia
​Val
​Dream In Darkness
​Ike
Kelli
Milo
Nan
Monique
Susan
Kristy
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My Side of Oz said…
Love those Grumpies! Great project! xx
July 1, 2017 at 10:56 AM
valscraftings said…
Love your little Grumpie on the treat bag!
July 1, 2017 at 12:47 PM
Julia said…
Love the Grumpy on the bag! Fab creation!!
Hugs,
Julia
July 1, 2017 at 2:56 PM
Monique's art said…
Grumpies rock!!!! Love it
July 1, 2017 at 5:48 PM
KC said…
I love the grumpies! I used them too :) this is such a great party bag and the splatters are perfect! I just love seeing your work, I lurk all the time...figured I'd comment today :)
July 1, 2017 at 11:04 PM
Leigh S-B - The Sharpie Domino Queen said…
Gotta love our lil Grumpies, just what your treat bag needed! Happy SI Reunion day😜
July 2, 2017 at 1:03 AM
ike said…
So cool - I love the Grumpies. This one particularly makes me laugh as he just looks so p**d off in his party gear, it's just hilarious :-D Fabulous treat baggy :-D xxxxx
July 2, 2017 at 3:07 AM
KristyLee said…
Yes he does make a great treat bag. Gotta love Grumpies :) Love your project!
July 2, 2017 at 12:06 PM
Katie said…
Beautiful card and love the grumpies
July 2, 2017 at 2:11 PM
DonnaMundinger said…
Can't think of Smeared Ink without Grumpies! What a cutie. Love your bag. xxD
July 3, 2017 at 7:10 AM
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