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Sunday, 13 March 2016
Saturday, 12 March 2016
It's all about a girl
*** EXCITING UPDATE ***
This card was included as an
Honorable Mention on the Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge Blog
from the March 2016 Challenge
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I wish you could see this card in real life!
I love looking at it and hope the birthday girl does too!
This card was included as an
Honorable Mention on the Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge Blog
from the March 2016 Challenge
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I wish you could see this card in real life!
I love looking at it and hope the birthday girl does too!
I had already decided that I wanted to create this special card using flourish bling and flowers, the card ended up being quite large so that the flourishes could fit on it.
I confess, I tried "going-round-the-corner" with my scalloped border punch but for some reason, each time it ended up with messy corners. How did I solve the problem? I headed over to the Silhouette Design Store, purchased a nesting scalloped rectangles cut file, adjusted the sizes and cut lots of layers. It was a huge learning experience and I am thrilled to be making progress in understanding the wonders of cutting with a Silhouette Cameo. Because the electronic cutting leaves a slightly "burred" edge, I burnished all the scalloped edges with my bone folder.
The largest scalloped panel is 10 1/4" tall and 7 3/4" wide
... yes, it is a big card!
Because the card is so large, I scored the top of the back panel and adhered it to the back of the front panel to create a top folding card.
I adhered a sheet of foam between the top scalloped layer and the matted base for extra dimension. I also added a foam circle under the scalloped "13" medallion.
The edges of the dark cardstock and glitter cardstock were inked with Kaisercraft Cherry Pigment Ink, applied with a dauber.
The edges of the pink patterned paper layers were inked with Versa Color Petal Pink Pigment Ink. It is difficult to see in the photos but the paper has a delicate woven appearance that makes it look like it has an embossed texture.
I applied several layers of American Crafts WOW! Salmon glitter to the DIY Thickers "13", as the single layer was quite pale, almost transparent with just a tint of pink.
I added some smears of adhesive to the flower petals and added some Salmon sparkle to them too.
I used Helmars Acid Free Professional Liquid Glue to adhere the glitter.
The edges of the dark cardstock and glitter cardstock were inked with Kaisercraft Cherry Pigment Ink, applied with a dauber.
The edges of the pink patterned paper layers were inked with Versa Color Petal Pink Pigment Ink. It is difficult to see in the photos but the paper has a delicate woven appearance that makes it look like it has an embossed texture.
I applied several layers of American Crafts WOW! Salmon glitter to the DIY Thickers "13", as the single layer was quite pale, almost transparent with just a tint of pink.
I added some smears of adhesive to the flower petals and added some Salmon sparkle to them too.
I used Helmars Acid Free Professional Liquid Glue to adhere the glitter.
Here's one last look
Ingredients:
Bella! - Bling Flourishes - Pink
American Crafts - textured cardstock
DCWV - Glitter cardstock - Holiday Glitzy Glitter Stack
DCWV - Glitter cardstock - Holiday Glitzy Glitter Stack
Kaisercraft - Pigment Ink - Cherry
Kaisercraft - patterned paper - Oh So Lovely Collection - Ladylike
Versa Color - Pigment Ink - Petal Pink
Kaisercraft - paper blooms - Fairy Floss
Kaisercraft - mini paper blooms - Fairy Floss
American Crafts - DIY Thickers - Cinnamon
American Crafts - WOW! glitter - Salmon
Helmar 450 Quick Dry - to adhere all the layers and flowers
Helmar Acid Free Professional Glue - to adhere the glitter to "13" and flowers
Helmar 450 Quick Dry - to adhere all the layers and flowers
Helmar Acid Free Professional Glue - to adhere the glitter to "13" and flowers
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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:
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PaperCrafter's Corner
Magazine Mondays - Week 136
I know that I should be thinking greens and greys, maybe even cool textures, but I was inspired by the paved paths & trees ... for some reason it made me think of Dorothy on her way to the yellow brick road in the Merry Old Land of Oz ... which leads me to the swirling flourishes and sparkling flowers.
Magazine Mondays - Week 136
I know that I should be thinking greens and greys, maybe even cool textures, but I was inspired by the paved paths & trees ... for some reason it made me think of Dorothy on her way to the yellow brick road in the Merry Old Land of Oz ... which leads me to the swirling flourishes and sparkling flowers.
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Hiding In My Craft Room
HIMCR #241 Spring Colors
... nothing says Spring more than pretty pink flowers
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Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge Blog
March 2016 Challenge
I have used loose glitter to add sparkle to the "13" and flowers.
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Hiding In My Craft Room
HIMCR #241 Spring Colors
... nothing says Spring more than pretty pink flowers
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Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge Blog
March 2016 Challenge
I have used loose glitter to add sparkle to the "13" and flowers.
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Tuesday, 8 March 2016
birthday stars and balloons in a box
Yes, another box card ... they are addictive.
Like the previous one, the top flaps are 3" square, the base panels 3" wide x 4" tall.
Some of the stars and balloons are attached to the card base and bridges, others are attached to lengths of acetate, so they wobble around and look like they are floating.
The card folds flat for mailing.
Ingredients:
Paper Smooches - stars - Stars Dies Set
Paper Smooches - balloons - Balloons Dies
Paper Smooches - balloons & smile - Big Balloons Dies
Sizzix Framelits - Stars
Sizzix - sentiment - Regal Stand Ups Framelits by Stephanie Barnard
American Crafts - textured cardsock - assorted colours from the 100 value pack
I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:
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March Challenge - Birthdays
My birthday card uses lots and lots of Paper Smooches stars and balloons.
My birthday card uses lots and lots of Paper Smooches stars and balloons.
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STARS, stars and more stars
EXCITING UPDATE
my card was selected to be in the Top Three at the Crafty Gals Corner
from Challenge #61 - All About The Boys
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Box cards are fun to make and a surprise for the recipient when they open the envelope.
I have "super sized" my card.
The top flaps are 3" square, the base panels are 3" wide and stand 4" tall.
NORMALLY this card would fit into an envelope with ease but I just had to offset a huge star to add some extra pop to the "18", so it ended up having to go in a larger envelope.
Apologies in advance, there are lots of photos today ... the dimension on these cards makes it a challenge to show all the elements with just one view. I have layered and offset the stars so that it is interesting to look at from all sides.
Here you can see that I have adhered foam dots between some of the layers for extra dimension. I have decorated the "bridges" too.
The card folds flat for mailing.
Without the offset star, the card base is 6" wide x 7" tall.
This close up of one of the side "flaps" is to show how lovely the delicate stars look layered against the glitter cardstock.
Ingredients:
Paper Smooches - Stars Dies Set
Kaisercraft - Decorative Dies Nesting Stars
Kaisercraft - Off The Wall paper collection
Kaisercraft - weave cardstock Navy, Blue Jeans and Licorice
Kaisercraft - weave cardstock Navy, Blue Jeans and Licorice
American Crafts - POW! Glitter Paper
The sentiment was a set of alpha glitter stickers, I don't know the brand.
The sentiment was a set of alpha glitter stickers, I don't know the brand.
Hope you enjoyed my birthday box card.
I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:
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Tuesday, 1 March 2016
birthday tag
This started out as a super fast CAS tag, where I was going to stamp "birthday" and pop the die cut "happy" but my great intentions were thwarted by a piece of Washi Tape. I had the tag taped to my craft mat so that I could use the grid lines to ensure my stamping was straight.
Unfortunately I tugged a little too hard and tore the tag.
... all I am saying is that it is marvellous what a rose leaf can hide!!!
Here is a close up so that you can see the dimension of the "double inlay" in the middle of the rose and pop & shadow of the "happy"
It seems that "oops" moments can make creating even more creative and I am so happy with my revised tag.
The tag was cut down from a Heidi Swapp watercolour tag (we are not going to talk about my watercolouring efforts today, apart from saying that the laundry sink is filled with colourful sheets waiting to dry and be rescued) using the largest tag from the Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Tag Collection die set. I adhered a black reinforing ring, to keep with my gold & black colour combo.
I stamped the "birthday" first and had placed it quite high (intentionally, as I planned on just having a CAS design. The stamp is from the Winnie & Walter A Tree For All Seasons stamp set, the ink Versafine Onyx Black Pigment Ink.
I die cut the "happy" to go with the "birthday", using the Winnie & Walter In A Word - Happy Cutaway. I layered three black and one gold happy together.
As you have already found out, I tore the tag slightly, so I tried a couple of flowers & leaves and decided that the smaller rose from the Winnie & Walter - In Bloom - Maggie's Roses Cutaways was the perfect size and the leaves just right to cover the small tear. I die cut several of the roses and leaves using American Crafts gold glitter paper and black textured cardstock and layered them together. The delicate outlines were adhered to the solid rose & leaves, two black pieces inlaid into the middle of the rose, then the gold die cut pieces inlaid into the leaves, outer petals of the rose and on top of the two black pieces in the middle of the rose. The extra layer in the middle of the rose gives the flower more dimension.
After strategically adhering the rose & leaves in place, I used foam squares to adhere the "happy". It had to be offset a little more than I orginally planned, by I think it will look pretty when attached to a gift. I only have white foam squares, so I coloured in the sides with a black marker.
W&W - Over The Edge Challenge with Kelly
- my leaves and happy go over the edges of my tag
The tag was cut down from a Heidi Swapp watercolour tag (we are not going to talk about my watercolouring efforts today, apart from saying that the laundry sink is filled with colourful sheets waiting to dry and be rescued) using the largest tag from the Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Tag Collection die set. I adhered a black reinforing ring, to keep with my gold & black colour combo.
I stamped the "birthday" first and had placed it quite high (intentionally, as I planned on just having a CAS design. The stamp is from the Winnie & Walter A Tree For All Seasons stamp set, the ink Versafine Onyx Black Pigment Ink.
I die cut the "happy" to go with the "birthday", using the Winnie & Walter In A Word - Happy Cutaway. I layered three black and one gold happy together.
As you have already found out, I tore the tag slightly, so I tried a couple of flowers & leaves and decided that the smaller rose from the Winnie & Walter - In Bloom - Maggie's Roses Cutaways was the perfect size and the leaves just right to cover the small tear. I die cut several of the roses and leaves using American Crafts gold glitter paper and black textured cardstock and layered them together. The delicate outlines were adhered to the solid rose & leaves, two black pieces inlaid into the middle of the rose, then the gold die cut pieces inlaid into the leaves, outer petals of the rose and on top of the two black pieces in the middle of the rose. The extra layer in the middle of the rose gives the flower more dimension.
After strategically adhering the rose & leaves in place, I used foam squares to adhere the "happy". It had to be offset a little more than I orginally planned, by I think it will look pretty when attached to a gift. I only have white foam squares, so I coloured in the sides with a black marker.
I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:
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Belated 2nd Birthday Bash Challenges
- I used sparkling gold glitter paper with a watercolour background
- I used two W&W die sets to create my tag,
W&W In Bloom - Maggie's Roses Cutaways
W&W In Bloom - Maggie's Roses Cutaways
W&W In A Word - Happy Cutaway
- my flower is a die cut rose
W&W In Bloom - Maggie's Roses Cutaways
W&W - Over The Edge Challenge with Kelly
- my leaves and happy go over the edges of my tag
- I inlaid the leaves and rose petals, even adding a double layer to the middle petals of the rose
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Simon Says Stamp Blog
Work It Wednesday February - use something floral
My floral is the rose and leaves.
Work It Wednesday February - use something floral
My floral is the rose and leaves.
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Monday, 29 February 2016
... another Merry & Bright Christmas tag
Yes, another Christmas tag.
This layered tag was started with a sheet of woodgrain cardstock from the Kaisercraft Base Coat 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" paper pad ... it is filled with gorgeous designs, love it so much that I have several in my stash. The tag die is the largest from the Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Tag Collection die set.
I have used the same colour combo I used for my Christmas cards and tag shared in earlier posts, the link is attached below. The colours for the challenge are coral, lime and aqua, so I used American Crafts weave cardstock in Salmon (coral), Limeade (lime) and Mediterranean (aqua), along with the aqua in the patterned paper.
The layered wreath is from the Winnie & Walter In Bloom - Paulina's Greenery Cutaways. They are such fun to mix 'n match and layer together. I layered three wreaths together, curling the leaves for dimension.
I layered some of the sprigs of leaves from the Winnie & Walter In Bloom - Paulina's Greenery Cutaways together at the top of my wreath and popped some sequins on top. The sequins are Lime 6mm & 12mm sequins by Maria George.
I layered some of the sprigs of leaves from the Winnie & Walter In Bloom - Paulina's Greenery Cutaways together at the top of my wreath and popped some sequins on top. The sequins are Lime 6mm & 12mm sequins by Maria George.
I die cut "merry" using the Winnie & Walter In A Word - Merry Cutaway in Salmon cardstock several times and layered them together.
The "& brights" is from the FREEBIE Winnie & Walter The Daily Grind Collection Volume 1 Holiday Mint Addon - I printed the "& bright" faintly on my tag from the Merry & Bright sentiment. I traced over the sentiment with a glue pen then smothered it with American Crafts WOW! Citron glitter. WOW - my "& bright" sparkles so prettily and the font looks fabulous in combination with the "merry" cutaway.
I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:
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Belated 2nd Birthday Bash Challenges
- I created a tag
- the challenge is to use coral, lime & aqua together
- my wreath and sentiment go over the edges of my tag
- not sure if I'm stretching the "two" a bit too much, but I used two W&W die sets,
W&W In Bloom - Paulina's Greenery Cutaways
W&W In A Word - Merry Cutaway
- I used two W&W sentiments, the die cut "merry" and digital "& bright"
- I made two tags
Merry & Bright Christmas tag
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at our house, with this tag being my fourth Christmas piece this year.
This layered tag was started with a sheet of woodgrain cardstock from the Kaisercraft Base Coat 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" paper pad ... it is filled with gorgeous designs, love it so much that I have several in my stash. The tag die is the largest from the Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Tag Collection die set.
I have used the same colour combo I used for my Christmas cards shared in earlier posts, the link is attached below. The colours for the challenge are coral, lime and aqua, so I used American Crafts weave cardstock in Salmon (coral), Limeade (lime) and Mediterranean (aqua), along with the aqua in the patterned paper.
I have used the same colour combo I used for my Christmas cards shared in earlier posts, the link is attached below. The colours for the challenge are coral, lime and aqua, so I used American Crafts weave cardstock in Salmon (coral), Limeade (lime) and Mediterranean (aqua), along with the aqua in the patterned paper.
The layered wreath is from the Winnie & Walter In Bloom - Paulina's Greenery Cutaways. They are such fun to mix 'n match and layer together. I layered four of the delicate, open leaf wreaths together, curling the leaves for dimension.
I die cut "merry" using the Winnie & Walter In A Word - Merry Cutaway in Mediterranean, Salmon and Limeade cardstock, with each one layered together, slightly offset so that you can see the gorgeous colours together, then I added foam dots for extra pop.
I confess that I felt a bit guilty using another brand sentiment die in my previous Christmas cards, as they were for a Winnie & Walter Challenge and it was wonderful that I did, because it encouraged me to think about my stash with different eyes. I have several W&W digital files and when I looked through my them I found some Christmas ones - YAY!!! I took the "merry & bright" file from the FREEBIE Winnie & Walter The Daily Grind Collection Volume 1 Holiday Mint Addon and printed the "& bright" faintly on my tag. (The printing was another learning exercise that I will share one day, as it ended up being a handy technique that I will be using again.)
The new-to-me techniqe was to print on patterned paper. I traced over the sentiment with a glue pen then smothered it with American Crafts WOW! Citron glitter. WOW - my "& bright" sparkles so prettily and the font looks fabulous in combination with the "merry" cutaway.
I confess that I felt a bit guilty using another brand sentiment die in my previous Christmas cards, as they were for a Winnie & Walter Challenge and it was wonderful that I did, because it encouraged me to think about my stash with different eyes. I have several W&W digital files and when I looked through my them I found some Christmas ones - YAY!!! I took the "merry & bright" file from the FREEBIE Winnie & Walter The Daily Grind Collection Volume 1 Holiday Mint Addon and printed the "& bright" faintly on my tag. (The printing was another learning exercise that I will share one day, as it ended up being a handy technique that I will be using again.)
The new-to-me techniqe was to print on patterned paper. I traced over the sentiment with a glue pen then smothered it with American Crafts WOW! Citron glitter. WOW - my "& bright" sparkles so prettily and the font looks fabulous in combination with the "merry" cutaway.
I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:
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Belated 2nd Birthday Bash Challenges
- I created a tag
- the challenge is to use coral, lime & aqua together
- my wreath and sentiment go over the edges of my tag
- not sure if I'm stretching the "two" a bit too much, but I used two W&W die sets,
W&W In Bloom - Paulina's Greenery Cutaways
W&W In A Word - Merry Cutaway
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my holiday is Christmas
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another Christmas card in February
Yes, I am trying to stick to my goal of making multiples of my cards this year and it was so easy to do when I had such pretty colours and papers already out from making my previous card.
There is a foam layer under the decorative panel for extra dimension.
Here is a close-up to show the lovely wreath and sparkle.
The gorgeous patterned paper is from the Kaisercraft Blue Bay 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" Paper Pad.
This card was made with a colour challenge in mind, the link is attached below.
The colours for the challenge are coral, lime and aqua, so I used American Crafts weave cardstock in Salmon (coral), Limeade (lime) and Mediterranean (aqua), along with the aqua in the patterned paper.
The layered wreath is from the Winnie & Walter In Bloom - Paulina's Greenery Cutaways. They are such fun to mix 'n match and layer together. I used some Salmon cardstock and included one delicate layer of a darker coral shade for contrast.
I layered some of the sprigs of leaves from the Winnie & Walter In Bloom - Paulina's Greenery Cutaways together at the top of my wreath and a little Salmon bow on top. The bow is the Fiskars All Tied Up squeeze punch.
I layered some of the sprigs of leaves from the Winnie & Walter In Bloom - Paulina's Greenery Cutaways together at the top of my wreath and a little Salmon bow on top. The bow is the Fiskars All Tied Up squeeze punch.
I die cut "merry" using the Winnie & Walter In A Word - Merry Cutaway in Salmon cardstock.
I don't have any W&W Christmas sentiments, so I die cut "christmas" from the Paper Smooches Christmas Words 2 Dies set using Salmon cardstock.
I adhered a layer of foam under the decorative panel and adhered it to a 5x7" card base.
I am going to enter my card in the following challenges:
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Belated 2nd Birthday Bash Challenges
- the challenge is to use coral, lime & aqua together
- not sure if I'm stretching things too much, but I used two W&W cutaways,
W&W In Bloom - Paulina's Greenery Cutaways
W&W In A Word - Merry Cutaway
... and I made two cards using the same cutaways and colour combo
Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge Blog
Simon Says - Anything Goes
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... and I made two cards using the same cutaways and colour combo
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my holiday is Christmas
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Simon Says - Anything Goes
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