Christmas Elfie

I matted my Artist Trading Card and added it to a note card. Now, I can send it to someone for Christmas. Thoughts? 

Christmas Elfie

Stamps:

   #Elfie

Paper:

   Whisper White Note Card

   Holiday Fancy Foil Vellum 3-1/4 x 4-3/4

   Real Red/Garden Green 2-3/4 x 3-3/4

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

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Soft Sky 

Markers:

   Daffodil Delight

   Garden Green

   Petal Pink

   Real Red

Technique:

   ATC (Artist Trading Card)

   CAS

Accessories:

   Brights Enamel Shapes

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the image and sentiment on the 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 Basic White ATC card. 

I then colored in the image, using the markers listed above.

Next, I stamped the snow, using Soft Sky.

I then matted the card with Real Red or Garden Green.

Next, I adhered the Holiday Fancy Foil Vellum panel onto the Whisper White Note Card. I used glue dots in the center of the vellum where the image can cover them.

I then adhered the matted ATC panel to the center of the card.

Lastly, I added a few enamel shapes and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the note card.

Here is another card using the same products listed above. I'm sure you will note the differences. 

Christmas Elfie Too

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Seasonal Latte

I like having a hot beverage on a wintry day. What about you? 

Seasonal Latte

Stamps:

   Latte Love

   Peaceful Season

Paper:

   Calypso Coral/Pool Party A-2, 3 x 2-3/4

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

   A Little Latte DSP 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Calypso Coral

   Early Espresso

   Pecan Pie

   Pool Party

Markers:

   Calypso Coral/Pool Party

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Peaceful Season Dies

   Adhesive-Backed Swirl Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and die cut the sentiment, using the Peaceful Season Dies and the Early Espresso ink.

I then stamped the cup and colored it, using a marker.

Next, I adhered the Little Latte DSP panel onto the card front.

I then adhered the stamped cup panel on the left side of the card.

Next, I attached the sentiment, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a few adhesive-backed swirl dots and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

I made another card, using Pool Party as the card base. What do you think?

Seasonal Latte Too

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White Christmas

I was challenged to create an all-white card, which I did. Yet, I found that I needed to do something to get the embossed tree images noticed. So, I added some glitter to the trees. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Basic White A-2, 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   VersaMark

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

Accessories:

   Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder

   Heat & Stick Powder

   Iridescent Glass Glitter

   Heat Tool

   Adhesive

First, I dry embossed a Basic White panel, using the Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder. I passed it through the embossing machine twice to make sure I had an excellent impression. If you are afraid of your paper tearing, you may want to spray it with a tad of water to give it some flexibility.

I then took the VersaMark pad and gently patted the raised tree images.

Next, I added the heat & stick powder to the card front. I shook off the excess powder and put it back into its container.

I then took a soft brush and carefully brushed between the trees to make sure there was no heat & stick powder.

Next, I applied some heat to the panel, using my heat tool. You only want to get it hot enough to melt the powder. This is when it becomes like glue. If you heat it too much, then nothing will stick to it. 

I then applied the iridescent glitter to the trees. I shook off the excess and put it back in its container. Again, I took the soft brush and brushed off any excess between the trees. It is not perfect, but it is close enough.

Next, I adhered the panel to the card front.

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

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Metallic Birthday

I followed a tutorial for this technique. Although I found it easy to do, I was limited by the number of items I had to place on it. It is all covered by aluminum tape, so choices are limited. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Cajun Craze A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Cajun Craze

Acrylic Paint:

   Black

Technique:

   Metal Foil Tape Art

Accessories:

   Aluminum Tape

   Wooden Shapes (Arrow, Heart, Triangle)

   Cork Letters (Project Life)

   Magic Mesh

   Stylus

   Sponge

   Paper Towels

   Brush

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

I followed the video tutorial made by Jane France for Metal Tape Art. Enjoy!

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Proverbs

There are many techniques that can be used to make a card. My favorite is embossing. So, I heat and dry embossed on this card. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   You Are Beautiful

Paper:

   Lost Lagoon A-2

   Basic Black 2-1/2 x 3-7/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   VersaMark

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

   Heat Embossing

Accessories:

   White Embossing Powder

   Deckled Rectangles Dies

   Fern 3D Embossing Folder

   In Good Taste Elements

   Black Polka Dot Scalloped Ribbon 4-1/4"

   Embossing Buddy

   Dimensionals

   Mini Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I dry embossed the Lost Lagoon card front, using the Fern 3D Embossing Folder.

I then heat embossed the proverb on the Basic Black panel.

1.    I rubbed down the panel with my embossing buddy.
2.    I stamped the proverb, using VersaMark.
3.    I applied white embossing powder to the panel.
4.    I shook off the excess.
5.    I applied heat with my heat tool.
6.    I set it down to cool for a minute.

Next, I attached the heat embossed panel to the top of my card front, using dimensionals.

I then adhered the ribbon to the bottom of the card, using a strong adhesive. 

Next, I attached a couple of In Good Taste Elements, using glue dots.

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

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Good Tidings

Here is a clean and simple technique to use some of those 1/4" leftover strips from your stash. If you don't have the matching color, you can use Basic Black or Basic White. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Greetings of the Season

Paper:

   Evening Evergreen A-2, 1/4 x 4 (4)

   Cherry Cobbler 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Tidings of Christmas DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 2-1/4" Sq., 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Cherry Cobbler

Technique:

   Fractured Card/Shutter Card

Accessories:

   Holiday Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Cherry Cobbler & Gold Satin Ribbon

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

I followed the tutorial on You Tube by Lisa Curcio for her Faux Fractured Card. She does an amazing job explaining and showing this technique. 

The products and supplies I used for my card are listed above. 

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Fun Congratulations

This is a really fun card to make, and it stands up beautifully on its own. It is difficult to note this with the busy background paper I chose. Still, in real life, it is amazing! Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Petal Palette

   Petite Petals

Paper:

   Basic White 7 x 6 scored @ 1-1/2 & 3, 7 x 1-1/2 scored @ 4 & 5-1/2 (3), Scraps

   Petal Passion DSP 1-3/8" Sq. (6), 3-7/8 x 1-3/8 (3), 3-7/8 x 5-7/8, 1-3/8 x 5-7/8 (2)

   Strawberry Slush 1-1/2 x 2 (3)

   Crushed Curry 1-1/2 x 2 (3) 

Ink:

   Bermuda Bay

   Crushed Curry

   Strawberry Slush

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Fun Z-Fold 

   Punching

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Petals & More Thinlits Dies

   Petite Petals Punch

   Clear Faceted Gems

   Brights Enamel Shapes

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

To make this fun fold, I followed the instructions provided to us by Anita during our Falliday Fest 2024 Challenge: Fun Z-Fold. 

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Translucent Zentangle

Zentangling can be fun, but it requires patience. Since you are drawing repetitive patterns, many find it calming, which in turn leads one to achieve a state of "zen." Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Translucent Florals

Paper:

   Granny Apple Green A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Granny Apple Green

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Always Artichoke

Technique:

   Zentangling

Accessories:

   Micron 03 Archival Ink Pen

   Glitter Enamel Dots

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sentiment, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then stamped the translucent leaves randomly around the card front, using Granny Apple Green.

Next, I stamped the smaller leaves in the blank spaces, using Always Artichoke ink.

Using the Micron 03 pen, I zentangled one cluster of leaves with different patterns.

Next, I adhered the panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Granny Apple Green card front.

Lastly, I added a couple of Glitter Enamel Dots next to the sentiment and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Lovely Thank You

Having designer paper that matches a stamp set makes card making easy and fun. Thoughts? 

Lovely Thank You

Stamps:

   Oh So Eclectic

   Keeping Tabs

Paper:

   Peekaboo Peach A-2

   Naturally Eclectic DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Night of Navy 4-1/2 x 2-1/2, 1-1/4" Circle

   Basic White 2" Sq., 1" Circle, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Night of Navy

   Peekaboo Peach

   Soft Sky

Technique:

   2-Step Stamping

   Die Cutting

   Punching

Accessories:

   Eclectic Layers Thinlits Dies

   1" & 1-1/4" Circle Punch

   Clear Faceted Gems

   2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and die cut all of the pieces:

   Peekaboo Peach Floral (2)

   Night of Navy Floral (1)

   Night of Navy Geometric Background

   Night of Navy Circle (1-1/4")

   Sentiment on Basic White circle (1") with Night of Navy ink.

I then adhered the Naturally Eclectic DSP panel onto the Peekaboo Peach card front.

Next, I attached the Night of Navy geometric background lattice to the card front.

I then attached the two Peekaboo Peach florals and the Night of Navy floral, using Dimensionals.

Next, I adhered the Basic White circle onto the Night of Navy circle and attached it to the card front, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a Clear Faceted Gem to each floral, an Enamel Shape to the sentiment, and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Here is another card using the same products, but with a different sentiment:

Lovely

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