Special Passion

These vivid colors jump right off the page toward you. You can easily add any sentiment you need on the card front. Thoughts? 

Special Passion

Stamps:

   Special Reason

Paper:

   Pink Passion A-2, 2" Sq. (2)

   Basic Black 4-1/8 x 5-3/8

   Watercolor 4 x 5-1/4

   Real Red 2" Sq.

   Basic White 4 x 5-1/4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Pink Passion

   Real Red

   Summer Sun

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Watercolor

Accessories:

   Gold Faceted Gems

   Aqua Painter

   Stylish Stems Framelits Dies

   Fine Tip Glue Pen

   Adhesive

First, I added three splotches of Summer Sun on a watercolor panel as shown above. I set the panel aside for a couple of minutes to dry.

I then die cut the flower framelits: 2 from Pink Passion and one from Real Red, using the Stylish Stems Framelits Dies. Note that you have to use the detailed petals as well as the whole flower die to detach it. You also have to use each one separately. They do not fit together through the die cutting machine. You can use washi tape to keep them in place if you like. 

Next, I stamped, two flower shapes, using Pink Passion ink on the left side of the card front. I stamped the Real Red flower shape on the right side of the card.

I then matched the framelits to the stamped colors and adhered them, using a Fine Tip Glue Pen.

Next, I adhered the watercolor panel onto a Basic Black matte, and then onto the Pink Passion card front.

I then added a gold faceted gem to the center of each flower.

Lastly, I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Here is another card I made following the steps above, but I added a sentiment, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Special Passion Too

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Magnolia in My Pocket

Pocket cards were easier to make than I had anticipated. I followed the notes and sketch found at Split Coast Stampers (SCS) for Sketch Challenge 26 found HERE, and successfully completed this one. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Good Morning Magnolia

Paper:

   Basic White A-2, 4 x 5-1/4 (Inside)

   Pacific Point 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 scored @ 4-1/4 & cut on fold 1-3/4" down - Adhere fold to form flap *See sketch 26 on SCS: SC26 

   Follow Your Art DSP 4-1/4 x 1-3/4 (Front Flap), 4-1/4 x 2 (Bottom)

   Bookmark - Stamp to Decorate - Include in Pocket

Ink:

   Pacific Point

Technique:

   Pocket Card

Accessories:

   Pretties Kit

   Tear & Tape or Strong Adhesive

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

The front flap can be any size you like. I filled my pocket with a bookmark. What do you think? 

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Pretty Magnolia

This layout is prime for displaying the elements from the Pretties Kit. Thoughts? 

Pretty Magnolia

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Petal Pink A-2

   Basic Black 4-1/8 x 5-3/8, 1-7/8 x 3-3/8, 1-5/8 x 1-3/8 (2)

   Magnolia Lane DSP 4 x 5-1/4, 1-3/4 x 3-1/4, 1-1/2 x 1-1/4 (2)

   Basic White 4 x 5-1/4 (Inside)

Ink:

   None

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Pretties Kit

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I grabbed a hat pin from the kit and filled it with a small flower, pearls, and beads. I added the stopper at the bottom to keep it all in place. 

I then adhered the larger DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte and then adhered this onto a Petal Pink card front.

Next, I adhered the smaller DSP panels onto their own Basic Black mattes and adhered them to the card front as shown above.

I then added a white floral to each of the smaller panels on the right side of the card front, using glue dots on each one.

Next, I added the hat pin at a diagonal on the left side of the card front, using glue dots as well.

Lastly, I adhered a half pearl from the Pretties Kit to each flower center and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Here is the same card with a sentiment from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set.

Pretty Magnolia Too

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Countryside Birthday

If you have the patience to score and fold back each piece of designer series paper, this technique is quite interesting. I do like the look of the various blues, and with double-sided designer series paper, the job is even easier. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Translucent Florals

Paper:

   Night of Navy A-2

   Basic White 4 x 5-1/4 (2)

   Countryside Inn DSP 1-7/8 x 2-1/2 (4)

Ink:

   Night of Navy

Technique:

   CAS

   Scoring

Accessories:

   Balmy Blue 1/4" Organdy Ribbon

   Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I cut the four pieces of Countryside Inn DSP and laid them onto the Basic White panel. 

I then made note of each corner that sits in the center of the card. This corner is then scored and folded back 1" on each side, forming a diagonal opening. I then used a bit of liquid adhesive to adhere each corner. You can easily use a glue dot as well. I placed each piece back onto the Basic White panel to keep them all in order. Each piece has a different corner folded. 

Next, I took each DSP piece and adhered it onto the Basic White panel as shown above.

I then stamped my sentiment in the center of the diamond, using Night of Navy ink.

Next, I adhered the panel onto a Night of Navy card front.

I then tied some Balmy Blue 1/4" Organdy Ribbon into a bow and adhered it to the card front, using a glue dot. 

Lastly, I added a few Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins to the card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Go To Magic

I wanted to make a card that sparkled. So, I grabbed my glimmer paper. I think it did the trick nicely. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Go To Greetings

Paper:

   Bermuda Bay A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Myths & Magic 6x6 Glimmer 5-1/4 x 4, 4 x 3

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4, 2-1/2 x 3/4

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Bermuda Bay 1/4" Shimmery Ribbon (SAB '18)

   Bermuda Bay Sequins

   Glue Dots

   Tear & Tape

   Hole Punch

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the 5-1/4 x 4 Myths & Magic glimmer paper panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Bermuda Bay card front.

I then attached the shaped Iridescent Ice glimmer piece onto the center of the card front, using tear & tape.

Next, I stamped and trimmed the sentiment and attached it, using dimensionals.

I then randomly added some Bermuda Bay sequins, along with some Bermuda Bay glimmer circles, to opposite ends of the card front, as shown above.

Next, I attached a Bermuda Bay shimmery ribbon around the Iridescent Ice panel, using glue dots at various points to keep the ribbon flowing as if floating.

Lastly, I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Birthday at the Beach

I chose to color my stamp with my markers. I think it came out beautifully. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Happy Place

Paper:

   Pacific Point A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Daffodil Delight

   Balmy Blue

   Soft Suede

   Early Espresso

Markers:

   Balmy Blue

   Daffodil Delight

   Early Espresso

   Old Olive

   Pacific Point

   Pumpkin Pie

   Soft Suede

Technique:

   Blending Brush/Sponging

   Coloring on Stamp

Accessories:

   Pacific Point 5/8" Stripped Ribbon (10")

   Party Animal Embellishments

   Blender Pen

   Blending Brushes

   Stampin' Seal+

   Glue Dot

   Adhesive

First, I inked the stamp, using Basic Black ink, and stamped it on a scratch paper to better see the image. I then thoroughly cleaned and dried the stamp.

I then colored the stamp, using the markers listed above. Use any colors you prefer. I began with the Early Espresso and carefully outlined the stamp on the edges of the word, HAPPY. I may have repeated this step at the end before stamping. I can't quite remember. Well, it definitely doesn't hurt.

I used Pacific Point for the water. Early Espresso, but mostly Soft Suede for the land/beach and palm tree trunks. Old Olive was used for the palms on the trees. Pumpkin Pie was used on the distant land/landscape in the background - I wanted it to be like a sunset. I used Balmy Blue for the sky and Daffodil Delight for the sunshine. I outlined the birds with Early Espresso. 

I used the Blender Pen to remove ink from the stamp. If I added too much, or thought I colored over a place that should not have color, I used the Blender Pen to lift it, and I brushed it clean on a scratch paper. 

Next, I took a Basic White panel and blended the colors on the background, using three different blending brushes. I did this to keep the colors separate. I used Daffodil Delight on the top and came down toward the middle. I added Balmy Blue in the middle, coming in from the sides. And Soft Suede was used on the bottom of the panel.

I then huffed on the colored stamp to moisten the ink, and stamped in the top center of the panel. I added the Birthday on the bottom of the panel, using Early Espresso. 

Next, I tied a knot in the center of the Pacific Point stripped ribbon and added it between HAPPY and BIRTHDAY on the card. I used a glue dot to hold the center knot in place and Stampin' Seal+ to secure it on the back.

I then adhered the panel onto a Basic Black matte and then adhered it to the Pacific Point card front.

Lastly, I added a party hat, using a glue dot, next to BIRTHDAY on the card front, and I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Translucent Congratulations

This is a simple, yet beautiful layout to display stamped and punched images as well as specialty designer series paper and embellishments. Thoughts? 

Translucent Congratulations

Stamps:

   Dragonfly Garden

   Translucent Florals

Paper:

   Bumblebee A-2

   Blackberry Bliss 4-1/8 x 5-3/8

   Basic White 1-3/4 x 5-1/4, 2-1/2, x 2, 4 x 5-1/4 (Inside), Scraps

   Dandy Garden 6x6 DSP 2-1/4 x 5-1/4

   Paper Pumpkin Leftover Tag 2-3/4 x 5/8

Ink:

   Blackberry Bliss

Technique:

   Punching

Accessories:

   Mossy Meadow Braided Linen Trim

   Dragonflies Punch

   Ladybug Trinkets

   Tear & Tape

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the Basic White 1-3/4 x 5-1/4" panel with a floral garden image, using Blackberry Bliss ink.

I then adhered the panel onto the left side of the Blackberry Bliss panel, leaving just a smidge of the Blackberry Bliss to show as a matte. I adhered the Dandy Garden DSP panel on the right hand side of this panel, and used the Mossy Meadow Braided Linen Trim to hide the seam. I used stretched out glue dots to adhere it. Note that the Blackberry Bliss panel is seen as a matte all the way around.

Next, I stamped the dragonfly and the sentiment, using Blackberry Bliss on both. The stamp set includes two dragonflies with different wing patterns, choose the one you like.

I then punched the dragonfly and attached it, using dimensionals. The sentiment was also attached, using dimensionals. I included the measurements of the tag in case you need to create your own.

Next, I adhered this panel onto the Bumblebee card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Lastly, I added a Ladybug Trinket and a couple of white, small dragonflies, using glue dots to the card front. 

Here is another card with the stamped image on the right side, instead of the left:

Translucent Congratulations Too

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Blackberry Congratulations

Gold always seems to make everything look and feel elegant and sophisticated. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Peaceful Moments

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2, 3-1/4 x 1-3/4, 4 x 5-1/4 (Inside)

   Blackberry Beauty DSP 3 x 5-1/2

   Rich Razzleberry 3/16 x 5-1/2

Ink:

   VersaMark

Technique:

   Heat Embossing

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Tasteful Labels Dies

   Gilded Gems

   Gold Embossing Powder

   Embossing Buddy

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Blackberry Beauty DSP panel onto the left-side of the Very Vanilla card front. 

I then adhered the strip of Rich Razzleberry, butting it up next to the DSP panel. 

Next, I used the Embossing Buddy on the 3-1/4 x 1-3/4 Very Vanilla piece. Using VersaMark, I then stamped the sentiment and added Gold Embossing Powder to it. I double checked to make sure there were no stray golden specks on the tag. If you have some, you can carefully remove them with a brush.

I then heat set the sentiment and attached it to the card front, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added some Gilded Gems to the sentiment and adhered a Very Vanilla panel to the inside of the card.

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New Snowfall

I prefer the images that depict the true meaning of Christmas. What about you? Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   A Child is Born

Paper:

   Balmy Blue A-2

   Early Espresso 4-1/8 x 5-3/8

   Basic White 4 x 5-1/4 (2)

   Silent Snowfall Specialty DSP 4 x 5-1/4

Ink:

   Night of Navy

   Pumpkin Pie

   Seaside Spray

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers/Blends:

   Balmy Blue (Baby Blanket)

   Blushing Bride (Mary's Garment)

   Crumb Cake (Joseph's Garment)

   Early Espresso (Staff)

   Medium/Light (People)

   Smoky Slate (Joseph's Hair)

   So Saffron (Mary's Hair)

Technique:

   Blending Brush/Sponging

   Coloring

   Tearing

Accessories:

   Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes

   Blending Brushes/Sponges

   Adhesive

First, I blended the "night" colors on the Silent Snowfall Specialty DSP panel. I began with Night of Navy on the top, followed by Seaside Spray and Pumpkin Pie toward the lower third of the card. I used my blending brushes, but you can easily substitute sponges or even try your hand at watercoloring. Whatever works for you! I did use a paper towel at the end to make sure all of the excess ink was off.

Next, I stamped the image on the bottom of a 4 x 5-1/4" Basic White panel, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then colored the image using markers and the Medium Light Blends for flesh tones. See list above for the specifics.

Next, I tore the panel around the images, leaving the bottom and a bit of the sides intact to easily align the card. I always tear the paper toward me. 

I then added a bit of Pumpkin Pie to the torn edge with a blending brush to give it a bit of a glow.

Next, I assembled the card. I adhered the stamped panel onto the bottom of the Silent Snowfall Specialty DSP panel, aligning the bottom and the sides.

I then adhered this panel onto the Early Espresso matte and then onto the Balmy Blue card front.

Next, I randomly added some Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes to the card front.

Lastly, I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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