tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9596108451884852162024-03-23T12:43:40.628+00:00Cosmic StrawberryClean and simple, bright and colourful handmade cards!!Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.comBlogger611125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-48080143760043981762021-08-03T17:43:00.000+01:002021-08-03T17:43:17.273+01:00Celebration Cake<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello there!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm back with another card to share with you. This one is a fun cake card done in lovely summer sorbet shades.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I found that I didn't have any colours of card stock in the shades I had in mind. I solved this by creating my own with Promarkers. I haven't used my Promarkers for a while, so I thought I would dust them off and get them used.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Even though I have the full range of Copic markers, I find that sometimes they don't have the exact colour I'm looking for. This is where Promarkers come in, they have some beautiful colours, especially the pastel and sorbet shades. So why not mix the two brands?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is a simple stamped image on a large white banner. I made the coloured background by die cutting strips of white card, shading them in and then arranging them onto some copy paper and sticking down. This was then cut in a panel.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHF_QyQQm_MlSP7ab2lvJqaroBL11viIrUyWpmKVE4z2OYN9hI5FYe40jS0ihjKtlMS4y0dbmaAp8OChh6GfTPlRRwmiqp81dY1aqQ6H4CMji2KmYIMeQ65vT7H_Yg-KlrOjMcH-wdC-hy/s1329/Celebration+Cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1329" data-original-width="1192" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHF_QyQQm_MlSP7ab2lvJqaroBL11viIrUyWpmKVE4z2OYN9hI5FYe40jS0ihjKtlMS4y0dbmaAp8OChh6GfTPlRRwmiqp81dY1aqQ6H4CMji2KmYIMeQ65vT7H_Yg-KlrOjMcH-wdC-hy/w359-h400/Celebration+Cake.jpg" width="359" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC1AM9ySkpdEShpzpW8GRNEo-T65pczH5skgMckb4PBjzOgJP9nkmXkFP5Y2Nlq6ZSRMsoGO21jl6K3SabYunjKXORbK9BJWguMBjc24eV1cyMkejcDA264iBKDqXi2IzcxVVIAdLnzEzm/s500/Celebration+Cake+a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC1AM9ySkpdEShpzpW8GRNEo-T65pczH5skgMckb4PBjzOgJP9nkmXkFP5Y2Nlq6ZSRMsoGO21jl6K3SabYunjKXORbK9BJWguMBjc24eV1cyMkejcDA264iBKDqXi2IzcxVVIAdLnzEzm/s320/Celebration+Cake+a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you need...</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stamps:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Birthday Bash - Paper Smooches</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Dies:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Horizontal Stripes - Waffle Flower</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">A2 Layers</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Scalloped Banner Set - Avery Elle</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink pads:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Tuxedo Black - Memento</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Alcohol markers:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Pink Carnation - Promarkers</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Peach</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Lime Green</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Pastel Green</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Embellishments:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Crystal Collection-Glass - Little Thing's from Lucy's Cards</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Crystal Clear Shimmer Pen</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">Tools:</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Big Shot - Sizzix</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial; text-align: justify;">What you do...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Die cut the horizontal stripes in white card. Use Promarkers to colour the stripes in the four colours that you want to arrange them.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Add double sided adhesive to a piece of white copy/scrap paper and stick down the stripes. Die cut into a panel using the 3¾" x 5" die from the A2 Layers set. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Stamp the cake onto white card with the sentiment lined up underneath. Colour in using Promarkers.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> Use the pinpoint border banner to cut out the cake image. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5</span> Create a 4¼" x 5½" white blank. Mat the striped panel onto it. Add the banner with foam tape. Embellish with some of the Glass gems and highlight the icing on the cake with shimmer pen.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I used one of my old Paper Smooches stamp sets here, but there are so many cute cake stamps on the market along with some adorable sentiments. Use what ever you have in your stash.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This card layout would look good for a lot of occasions. Done in masculine colours with a male oriented image/motif/sentiment would be great. I think I might do a Christmas version.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Sadly I didn't get round to starting my Christmas cards in July. Magazine work always gets hectic at this time of year as deadlines are tighter to get in the extra issue. Hopefully I should be able to get going with the Christmas cards soon. Watch this space as they say.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Just before I go, I just want to mention that as Feedburner no longer supports email subscriptions, I have changed over to <span style="color: #01ffff;">follow.it</span>. This means your notification email will look slightly different, but it still does the same job of notifying you when I upload a new post.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If you have a blog that used Feedburner and haven't changed over to a new email subscription service I can highly recommend <span style="color: #01ffff;">follow.it</span>. They had reached out to me, but I had already considered using them anyway. It was so easy to set up and the support is great. 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See you soon!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIP20od2TJMwzjtBIsbnsEJ47H1DJkDO4yFJ7ZSnBtF5NR1JdkJcrOnHlh120KTlsq5BC0ZYjSug41rXeOnc_b-TKu7T4ZmRx1z175VMWApaLeyst8dydfwRyoiiLQeLjolOTxBEe-mkgY/s170/Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" height="109" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIP20od2TJMwzjtBIsbnsEJ47H1DJkDO4yFJ7ZSnBtF5NR1JdkJcrOnHlh120KTlsq5BC0ZYjSug41rXeOnc_b-TKu7T4ZmRx1z175VMWApaLeyst8dydfwRyoiiLQeLjolOTxBEe-mkgY/s0/Signature.png" width="170" /></a></div><br /></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-84076799954979990362021-07-13T15:08:00.002+01:002021-07-14T12:54:26.965+01:00You Slay Me<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Good afternoon!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I know, it's been a while again, but sometimes life just seems to get in the way.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Well, I'm back and I have an adorable card to share with you today. It's fun, quirky and full of sass. The image is taken from a fab stamp set called Mythical Grumplings by Taylored Expressions. It's packed with mythical creatures with attitude and sassy sayings.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I decided to use the cute dragon and here he is in all his glory...</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSjUBbbgq5Siwas4k417i60vNWeL2sz8KW16hK4KXh13vXRIpr-bOp91t6_-vnS4Qthy77X-9A6l-AzBzjbVVnAYHkcuZT6H1p7-RKvWQHwP6kGtStzQvnmqCDB2QoFlMrFK4uhcBML6K9/s1246/You+Slay+Me.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1246" data-original-width="1116" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSjUBbbgq5Siwas4k417i60vNWeL2sz8KW16hK4KXh13vXRIpr-bOp91t6_-vnS4Qthy77X-9A6l-AzBzjbVVnAYHkcuZT6H1p7-RKvWQHwP6kGtStzQvnmqCDB2QoFlMrFK4uhcBML6K9/w359-h400/You+Slay+Me.jpg" width="359" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV-ZstDN0ymjAtueEWZKyrbrf6arA5vzQNg4mvBufd2ZJdLPuAMiKtv65nUMPXxQdkZPCL9DhsYhZ9R0nVh6ON-xG-J0wiQhmqnMurfqaD1vHkFe13JGGQ0Im7ObBmqOckYcGT-m65UZRj/s500/You+Slay+Me+a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV-ZstDN0ymjAtueEWZKyrbrf6arA5vzQNg4mvBufd2ZJdLPuAMiKtv65nUMPXxQdkZPCL9DhsYhZ9R0nVh6ON-xG-J0wiQhmqnMurfqaD1vHkFe13JGGQ0Im7ObBmqOckYcGT-m65UZRj/s320/You+Slay+Me+a.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;"><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>What you need...</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stamps:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Mythical Grumplings (#TEMD179) - Taylored Expressions</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Dies:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Mythical Grumplings (#TE1422) - Taylored Expressions</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Small stars</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Embossing folder:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Multi Circles - Darice</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink pads:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Black Soot </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Distress Ink - Tim Holtz</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Carved Pumpkin</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Squeezed Lemonade</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Twisted Citron</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Onyx Black - Versafine</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Masking paper - Altenew</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray - Imagine Crafts</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">Tools:</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Big Shot - Sizzix</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial; text-align: justify;">What you do...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Cut a piece of white card stock 2¼" x 4¼" (5.5cm x 11cm). Stamp the dragon towards the right hand side with Onyx Black ink.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Die cut the dragon from masking paper and mat over the stamped image. Die cut three small stars from masking paper and place around the dragon.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Starting from the left hand side, blend the Carved Pumpkin, then the Squeezed Lemonade followed by the Twisted Citron inks.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> Smooch some Black Soot ink onto a surface, such as an acrylic block. Add a drop of water and use a paint brush to add spatters of ink over the blended surface. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5</span> Stamp the sentiment at the lower left. Spritz shimmer spray over the surface, allow to dry and carefully remove the masks.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">6</span> Emboss the circles onto white card, trim to 4¼" x 5½" (11cm x 14cm) and mat onto a white top fold blank the same size. Add the dragon panel across the blank, just below half way down.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I have had this embossing folder for many years, but you can use any you have in your stash. A star or spotty themed background would look good.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">There are a few stamp sets in the Grumplings range and they are all as sassy! Why not pop on over to Dies to Die For and have a look? Click <a href="https://www.diestodiefor.com/index.php" target="_blank">here</a> to take you to this wonderful site.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I am now thinking of starting my Christmas cards. I have so many stamps and dies that I haven't played with yet, some of which I've had for quite a while (even years). I do promise myself every year that I'm going to start around July/August, but I never seem to get round to it. This year I am determined.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As always, thank you so much for stopping by. I'll hopefully be back soon with a Christmas card, if not it will be a normal card from my stash of recent makes.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Take care! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZLikMYvTWJ0EJmCVK3nR9ZAm3ne4iE_Djp7PPHPnvrc230vxemrhVJQt6BoGVDbhqXedmqhZv-QGVuW4pL8qsxhwY99T8Q4NS-w6zGyNXMr8mxrdsw4pCsKeXjwRHYG_p2uXckB2ckHKy/s170/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZLikMYvTWJ0EJmCVK3nR9ZAm3ne4iE_Djp7PPHPnvrc230vxemrhVJQt6BoGVDbhqXedmqhZv-QGVuW4pL8qsxhwY99T8Q4NS-w6zGyNXMr8mxrdsw4pCsKeXjwRHYG_p2uXckB2ckHKy/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div><br /></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-90936167410777400652021-06-22T15:08:00.003+01:002021-06-22T15:24:00.990+01:00Kitty Hug<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hi there!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It's been a few weeks since I last posted, but I'm back.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I have a friend, Lindsay who is a big cat fan and we met up a couple of weeks ago after not seeing each other for a couple of years. She had bought me the most adorable Winnie the Pooh mug and I wanted to make her a cat themed card to say how nice it as to catch up and thank her again for the mug.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I had recently purchased a cute cat stamp by Impression Obsession and decided it would be perfect for her card.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrIOvltDf2OIN8fF1ghtgThPOSzndjHH4INpu0Im85b_YuA3G7MptAkDG6_l5m1eRGFz587M0lLpQBk0dB16M5WXc7hqTSzIoOmAAUDLSy-WD1FXQayAtoziTQgkOcgO7ihLtmKjS1NoYZ/s1307/Kitty+Hug.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1307" data-original-width="1175" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrIOvltDf2OIN8fF1ghtgThPOSzndjHH4INpu0Im85b_YuA3G7MptAkDG6_l5m1eRGFz587M0lLpQBk0dB16M5WXc7hqTSzIoOmAAUDLSy-WD1FXQayAtoziTQgkOcgO7ihLtmKjS1NoYZ/w360-h400/Kitty+Hug.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMKQVKkwEQro_o48gKc6odUyKwe-2tjxvI6d6mBLYIlxbbCgXwhILr2o2cNim0A1QfjxkogZBIgEiJTI-X6ToPnVsaVeljKFHzoJb8Kp9dNAleATtgAKEOv-s331T1fu1nLhB21uHkWRFr/s500/Kitty+Hug+a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMKQVKkwEQro_o48gKc6odUyKwe-2tjxvI6d6mBLYIlxbbCgXwhILr2o2cNim0A1QfjxkogZBIgEiJTI-X6ToPnVsaVeljKFHzoJb8Kp9dNAleATtgAKEOv-s331T1fu1nLhB21uHkWRFr/s320/Kitty+Hug+a.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;"><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>What you need...</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stamps:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Kitty Hug (D21359) - Impression Obsession</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Dainty Swiss Dots - Altenew</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink pads:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Onyx Black - Versafine</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Patterned paper:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Into the Woods Remix 6x6 Petite Paper Pack - Lawn Fawn</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Paradise - Hero Arts</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Passionate Pink - Gina K Designs</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Embellishments:</span></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: arial;">Black hemp cord</span></div></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">Tools:</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Big Shot - Sizzix</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial; text-align: justify;">What you do...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Stamp the kitty three times, once onto Passionate Pink card, once onto white card and again onto the orange grid patterned paper.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Fussy cut the cat from the orange grid paper and the sign from white card. Layer onto the Passionate Pink layer. Fussy cut this out.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Stamp the Dainty Swiss Dots onto Paradise card. Trim to it measures 3¾" x 5½" (9.5cm x 14cm) and adhere centrally down a white blank 4¼" x </span><span style="font-family: arial;">5½" (11cm x 14cm).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> Wrap black hemp cord several times around the blank (under the kitty) and tie in a bow. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I was trying to go for the pop art look with the style and colours on this one. I ended up snipping through the loops of the bow as I thought these looked a lot like whiskers. My cat Zuzu must have approved as she tried to rearrange them!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I really enjoyed playing with this cute stamp and the fussy cutting wasn't too difficult. This would look great coloured in with alcohol markers or watercolours to represent the colour of the recipients cat. Lindsay's cats aren't ginger, I just loved the patterned paper and thought it would work well the pop art look I was going for.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Lindsay loved it (as did her cats).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I am entering this card into the <a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/06/june-challenge-422-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">Anything Goes Challenge #422</a> over at Crafty Creations and the <a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/06/challenge-210.html" target="_blank">Creative Fingers Challenge #210</a> over at Creative Fingers.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Got to sign off, magazine projects to get on with. I'll be back soon with another card to share. Take care and thanks for popping by!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJbzm-dJe-fBnnfi1DfWRTJfOE4nWOZpw_xYF_uI8xyvlF-Uf4bpH86vSueZyYQV3xAywsoHrwc49z7iU-_N3zqXYhuplLdxL_J4oumxJSCGmzGnIrKsGvpaVUE3GYu2dnasYeloVkXES/s170/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJbzm-dJe-fBnnfi1DfWRTJfOE4nWOZpw_xYF_uI8xyvlF-Uf4bpH86vSueZyYQV3xAywsoHrwc49z7iU-_N3zqXYhuplLdxL_J4oumxJSCGmzGnIrKsGvpaVUE3GYu2dnasYeloVkXES/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-21315409418378323062021-06-02T11:54:00.003+01:002021-06-02T11:54:52.996+01:00Celebrate!<span style="font-family: arial;">Hello again!</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm back with another colourful card. This one features candles....and lots of them! I came across a gorgeous die by Sizzix and well, I had to have it. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The die set is so versatile and there are a few ways that you can use it. I made two cards using two very different techniques, I will share the other card with you in my next post.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNz5kp6daak5atMCpUAoAOw7J6Tru7yz5LqAOS7Z722_gbzPiGdBOBNRkNkfFnI3Ciqena2FK8qEuKkit8RcgF6fBnTVqHArLaFJN0MjFzdEwa1hSHYrRl33XrYV_tG1Sxg1VVY9mImSVO/s1847/Candle+Celebration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1252" data-original-width="1847" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNz5kp6daak5atMCpUAoAOw7J6Tru7yz5LqAOS7Z722_gbzPiGdBOBNRkNkfFnI3Ciqena2FK8qEuKkit8RcgF6fBnTVqHArLaFJN0MjFzdEwa1hSHYrRl33XrYV_tG1Sxg1VVY9mImSVO/w400-h271/Candle+Celebration.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6mHFIO8ahz5ALcOhtYSBNpbxqVxdQLgFwhBxOo3P2pdUR_Ejdnaa9Fd2Q7Nberi4hyKLFoZ6tzeVp71QbBVl4st5okIXbhmhQkmOsUpv5qAc9X1r8FMQJ5Yf2D_ln2l-v5iHSeLMxrblN/s500/Candle+Celebration+a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6mHFIO8ahz5ALcOhtYSBNpbxqVxdQLgFwhBxOo3P2pdUR_Ejdnaa9Fd2Q7Nberi4hyKLFoZ6tzeVp71QbBVl4st5okIXbhmhQkmOsUpv5qAc9X1r8FMQJ5Yf2D_ln2l-v5iHSeLMxrblN/w200-h200/Candle+Celebration+a.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;"><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>What you need...</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stamps:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Sentiment Sampler - Paper Smooches</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Dies:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Birthday Candles (665071) by Kath Breen - Sizzix</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink pads:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Dried Marigold Distress Oxide</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> - Tim Holtz</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Kitsch Flamingo</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Squeezed Lemonade</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Twisted Citron</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Onyx Black - Versafine</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Embellishments:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Over the Rainbow Crystal Collection - Little Things from Lucy's Cards</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">Tools:</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Big Shot - Sizzix</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Blending tools</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Cut a panel of white card to 2⅞" x 6" (7.5cm x 15.5cm). Die cut the candles centrally within the panel.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> On a slightly smaller piece of white card, blend the inks starting with Kitsch Flamingo followed by Dried Marigold, Squeezed Lemonade and Twisted Citron.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Mat the die cut panel onto the inked panel. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> Stamp the sentiment onto white card with the Onyx Black, trim and adhere to the centre of the candle panel.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5</span> Create a white blank 3⅛" x 6¼" (8cm x 16cm). Add the candle panel with foam tape.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">6</span> Add some gems to some of the candles, matching with the colour of each candle.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I kept all the cut pieces of the candles, these could be inked for a future card. I think this is such a fun card and would be ideal for any recipient, young or old.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As I mentioned before, I made another card with this die and I will be back soon to share it with you. Until then, please take care and happy crafting!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xskNbZk8PkpCIykeqyVldvr_GwPE_l-LvCB_A1njsvAomVfyBZmWM4XrfeITLgwJoHkWN0QSWXbOSoOHSSm5f9hQao6Dx6ikDYsbmY20CVyBh5HOjLj7iKxGuquNQv4ksOnJWyDaXNWe/s170/Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xskNbZk8PkpCIykeqyVldvr_GwPE_l-LvCB_A1njsvAomVfyBZmWM4XrfeITLgwJoHkWN0QSWXbOSoOHSSm5f9hQao6Dx6ikDYsbmY20CVyBh5HOjLj7iKxGuquNQv4ksOnJWyDaXNWe/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-78885038283336072752021-05-25T16:49:00.004+01:002021-05-25T19:23:43.039+01:00Cute Elephants<span style="font-family: arial;">Hello there!</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm back again with another card...well four actually. I have a cute elephant die set by Sizzix/Craft Asylum in my stash. It's a few years old now and I thought it was about time I played with it again.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I wanted to make a thank you card using the die with four colours. I love the Concord & 9th card stock and inks so I put them to use. I wanted the main card to be a light grey elephant with pale pink, dark pink and dark grey details. I used the Ballet Slipper, Honeysuckle, Dove and Mushroom shades of card. Rather than waste the extra pieces or put them in a baggy to forget about, I decided to make another three additional cards.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">For the speech bubble, I used the Ballet Slipper ink, which matched perfectly with the pale pink detailing.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbzpYjK8GEqqaQScBKSCECRD3DU3MFaqA5JkmDEv4COIr3ehKx6-S8IoUfuoPXmkMSOF6CzsmJhjYU8MDo1odweibJ_GM3AD8D81vdNHyCx1C8fwnN-1eFyGRkOARfrrXxE5SgdtHvuDOs/s1373/Cute+Elephants.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1373" data-original-width="1286" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbzpYjK8GEqqaQScBKSCECRD3DU3MFaqA5JkmDEv4COIr3ehKx6-S8IoUfuoPXmkMSOF6CzsmJhjYU8MDo1odweibJ_GM3AD8D81vdNHyCx1C8fwnN-1eFyGRkOARfrrXxE5SgdtHvuDOs/w375-h400/Cute+Elephants.jpg" width="375" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-family: arial;">What you need...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Dies:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Elephant Duo (660496) - Craft Asylum/Sizzix</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stamps:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Sketchy Thoughts - Winnie & Walter</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink Pads:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Ballet Slipper - Concord & 9th</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Onyx Black - VersaFine</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Ballet Slipper - Concord & 9th</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Honeysuckle</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Mushroom</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Dove</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Tools:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Big Shot - Sizzix</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">1</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> Die cut the large elephant in Ballet Slipper, Honeysuckle, Mushroom and Dove.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Back the detail apertures of the elephant with low tack tape and infill the apertures with Ballet Slipper, Honeysuckle and Mushroom.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Mat the elephant onto a white 4¼" x 5½" (11cm x 14cm) blank.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4 </span><span>Stamp the speech bubble above the elephants trunk in Ballet Slipper. Stamp the sentiment within the speech bubble with Onyx Black ink.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>These would make a great little gift set if you teamed them up with some matching envelopes and either tied them up with pretty ribbon or placed in a gift box. You can never have too many thank you cards.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Before I go, a wonderful store based in London reached out to me the other day. They are called Joel & Son Fabrics and they sell high end, designer and luxury fabrics. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>I've visited their website and there are truly some gorgeous fabrics to choose from. Perfect if you are making a special gown, outfit or wedding dress. Maybe you want to make some luxury soft furnishings to spice up your home decor. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>They sell everything from good quality cottons to luxurious designer silks. As someone who does sew occasionally and collects fat quarters 'just in case', I did ooh and aah over some of the fabrics.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Joel & Son Fabrics also carry the Royal Warrant from H.M. Queen Elizabeth. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Why not pop on over and have a look ? Click <a href="https://www.joelandsonfabrics.com/" target="_blank">here</a> to take you to their store. I will also have a link in the Craft & Digi Stamp Shops page.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Thank you for popping by and I'll be back soon. Take care!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnFkJYoaUFdaT2GONuEanZF-_w8nJr2UBtonJH3ct6Wugwef4G5Jz3zG2GbzchkIZJGVWubrYQQ9A45yAABajv3dZmWX-nhJj0imNEUmTEsskUzg-qcbebv9uIITMAS_Yz9Rf_k0HMf1p/s170/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnFkJYoaUFdaT2GONuEanZF-_w8nJr2UBtonJH3ct6Wugwef4G5Jz3zG2GbzchkIZJGVWubrYQQ9A45yAABajv3dZmWX-nhJj0imNEUmTEsskUzg-qcbebv9uIITMAS_Yz9Rf_k0HMf1p/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div><br /></div></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-14403203364263031372021-05-20T14:58:00.002+01:002021-05-20T14:58:35.028+01:00Balloon Celebration<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Good afternoon!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you are all well. Sorry I haven't posted sooner, but I have quite a few magazine projects to get in before the deadlines. Can you believe I am designing for Halloween and Christmas? Yipes!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Moving away from halloween and Christmas, I have a lovely, bright card to share with you today perfect for a celebration or birthday and it features balloons!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I've used a lovely rainbow palette and the techniques used are ink blending, stamping, die cutting and layering.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Here it is...</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2hWfZj8nvuEP6f_ujtzZS2-sh8GgXHIqaJLd6vdrTbAxHqMXtuLisI7sk6KQGssUxZRY6x5clWNC_KRCVnyCwFnmGRW_mVrAvJb1isAAH71sTy46vC9O2pYfl0i_MdAvP9GD0t9rMCIdm/s1353/Balloon+Celebration.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1353" data-original-width="1255" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2hWfZj8nvuEP6f_ujtzZS2-sh8GgXHIqaJLd6vdrTbAxHqMXtuLisI7sk6KQGssUxZRY6x5clWNC_KRCVnyCwFnmGRW_mVrAvJb1isAAH71sTy46vC9O2pYfl0i_MdAvP9GD0t9rMCIdm/w371-h400/Balloon+Celebration.jpg" width="371" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgewmpZpxIbwr2pyKVA2mwLBiyAJh24jo9ZpxKwH9YIm5172M3mhA_XVP7UIw2WpxdYVqV1BovpPBdgMLaGDOcKojZwow95rvYH714wbIxitD4vbPDatpGaKlppKFRrDecWseOmsNiA4IzD/s500/Balloon+Celebration+a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgewmpZpxIbwr2pyKVA2mwLBiyAJh24jo9ZpxKwH9YIm5172M3mhA_XVP7UIw2WpxdYVqV1BovpPBdgMLaGDOcKojZwow95rvYH714wbIxitD4vbPDatpGaKlppKFRrDecWseOmsNiA4IzD/s320/Balloon+Celebration+a.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you need...</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stamps:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Birthday Bash - Paper Smooches</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">You Said It - Doodlebug Designs</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Dies:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">A2 Layers - Waffle Flower</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Say Cheese, Again - Lawn Fawn</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink pads:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">It's a Girl - Catherine Pooler</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Garden Party</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Pixie Dust</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Cantaloupe - Memento</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Buttercup Make Art - Wendy Vecchi</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Garden Patina</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Onyx Black - Versafine</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Embellishments:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Pearls Glossy Porcelain Mix - Little Things from Lucy's Cards</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Sparkle Crystal Clear Shimmer Pen</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">Tools:</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Big Shot - Sizzix</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Blending tools</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Die cut the large photo frame from white card. Cut a panel of white card slightly smaller than the frame.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Blend Garden Patina ink at the bottom of the card panel fading to white.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Use the aperture of the frame as a guide and stamp the trio of balloons twice. Use the solid balloon stamp to fill in the colours. Stamp dots above each balloon in the same colours.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> Die cut the 3¾" x 5" layer in white card and blend the six colours in rainbow order.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5</span> Mat the rainbow panel onto a card blank 4¼" x 5½". Attach the balloon panel centrally at the top.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">6</span> Stamp the 'Celebration' in black ink across the base of the photo frame and attach to the blank with foam tape, making sure it lines up over the balloon panel. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">7</span> Add some shimmer to each of the balloons and add some pearls to the blank.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Even though I do use some new products, I am trying to use some of my older stash too, hence the Paper Smooches and Doodlebug stamp sets. Of course you can use any balloon themed stamps in your stash to re-create this card. </span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Top tip: If you don't have any balloon stamps, but you have solid balloon dies, cut balloons from foam sheets. Attach to an acrylic block/stamp platform with glue stick or double sided tape, apply ink and stamp!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I have used the A2 Layers die set which is measured in inches. The metric equivalent of the rainbow panel is approximately 9.5cm x 12.5cm and the blank is 11cm x 14cm.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you like this pretty, cheerful card. You can of course change the colours for a card suited to a male recipient.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you for popping by and I'll be back soon.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWIcS6KG84E3JA65QUbnVvfxtKQyNPKX_QK8lnNgDvI8QmcNXVTopGO4fKtfX8VSiCVgLsmu4PIpbK-JcqlbcWU6N_VLVriv-4lmVbul-OqhcUx8pzVhrv9yQftBN3gak2rknNzt20K_Z/s170/Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWIcS6KG84E3JA65QUbnVvfxtKQyNPKX_QK8lnNgDvI8QmcNXVTopGO4fKtfX8VSiCVgLsmu4PIpbK-JcqlbcWU6N_VLVriv-4lmVbul-OqhcUx8pzVhrv9yQftBN3gak2rknNzt20K_Z/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-17443511307330193772021-05-11T12:24:00.000+01:002021-05-11T12:24:14.940+01:00Cactus Trio<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello there, me again!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm back with another cactus card. This one is the last of three that I created with the Silhouette Cameo. It is an unusual card in that it has a top and bottom flap that opens rather than the standard side or top fold card. I chose bright colours and added a touch of sparkle to the flower and added a few gems.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1W0X3W9dwZdkLFR6-XHCdvN9Jgt1g3MPv5h6dSjzJLgLiyjxenRhP3z0bfhmu9iej6x7sioFxoAh1uMmkj-TMBH18Vi0JkSqeC_3TUTJj2YbohuLppT5BOcIpxJeiRqGaw8uxWQFdS-Ky/s1262/Cactus+Trio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1245" data-original-width="1262" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1W0X3W9dwZdkLFR6-XHCdvN9Jgt1g3MPv5h6dSjzJLgLiyjxenRhP3z0bfhmu9iej6x7sioFxoAh1uMmkj-TMBH18Vi0JkSqeC_3TUTJj2YbohuLppT5BOcIpxJeiRqGaw8uxWQFdS-Ky/w400-h395/Cactus+Trio.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv23NIIfZ1EdZ5E89Uq0R8XHi4J_IV_Oh3Nre9_bJf3GviJrbcry5ieYdpsgB9tNJaIHOWRluFLNbi63xYd7MWyVUKNoASPyRuYJdbFNYbOclNdSUU0IzatbZKgC19WU-nOK95lIlX5s1K/s500/Cactus+Trio+a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv23NIIfZ1EdZ5E89Uq0R8XHi4J_IV_Oh3Nre9_bJf3GviJrbcry5ieYdpsgB9tNJaIHOWRluFLNbi63xYd7MWyVUKNoASPyRuYJdbFNYbOclNdSUU0IzatbZKgC19WU-nOK95lIlX5s1K/w320-h320/Cactus+Trio+a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you need...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Digital image: </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Cactus Card by Daniela Moscone (#197812) - Silhouette</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Pool</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Dark Pool</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Mid Green</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Dark Green</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Pink</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Vinyl:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Midnight - Cricut</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Embellishments:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Dewdrops - Little Things from Lucy's Cards</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Sparkle Crystal Clear Shimmer Pen</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Tools:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Silhouette Cameo</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">1</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> Load the image onto the Design Studio and re-size so the width of the main card is 14.5cm wide. Lock the aspect ratio so that everything keeps in proportion.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Type out the wording, change to your desired font. Re-size so it fits across the top section of the card.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Send the images to the Cameo, adjust the blade if necessary and cut out in the relevant colours.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4 </span>Cut the font in Midnight vinyl.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5 </span>Assemble the card using the image photo as a guide. Add the wording to the top section. Use the shimmer pen to add some shimmer to the flower. Finish with some Dewdrops to the left of the cactus pot.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I have a confession, I can't remember what font I used for the wording. I found the wording already cut out in my stash from some previous projects. I did go through all the fonts within the Silhouette. I think it was a font I used with my Cricut. The nearest font I could find is one called Paprika which is available through the Silhouette Design Store.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">This is a lovely, bold and colourful card and I had fun assembling it. I might have to make it again in a different colour scheme. I think it's a good card to make if you are in a rush or want to make a batch as everything is already thought out for you.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Right then, that's me for now. Thank you as always for stopping by, take care and I'll be back soon.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEeN9RJEC60bW8qRZjbS5-dvJGmh6Z9nWR1zue6BwlJ-VVrX_5D78XM4p5ak6A5TapxQ3g6Fd3OU0VLRuCZHC23REDB8IfctxEfUuXEgnFR2GC7wdihsNFOBYSokezNNJR7k21mCIo3mYQ/s170/Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEeN9RJEC60bW8qRZjbS5-dvJGmh6Z9nWR1zue6BwlJ-VVrX_5D78XM4p5ak6A5TapxQ3g6Fd3OU0VLRuCZHC23REDB8IfctxEfUuXEgnFR2GC7wdihsNFOBYSokezNNJR7k21mCIo3mYQ/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div><br /></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-30374628835437540472021-05-06T15:50:00.000+01:002021-05-06T15:50:08.376+01:00miss YOU<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hi there!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As promised I'm back with another make. I decided not to share the remaining cactus card with you today, I will share it at a later date. I wanted to show you another card instead.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I purchased the You Confetti Cuts die set by Reverse Confetti some time ago and thought it was about time I used it.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As it is a large word die with a shadow background, I wanted it to be the main focus of the card and team it up with some other lettering/wording. The good thing about this die is that it can be used with many other words for different themes/occasions.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP9_7jPQ-DgOwD4C9GKt_s8Z8zh_I82dRsYW7TU_cTC1KX4Qzf7fTBRIsZBwHViFHO25yKRC5TFbcGQlaLgqaz0fo7tE2u2PeRj-sXlwS7uv9rrLiJ8uXXAdqQcc0VO-IRpFVorK6mOB0l/s1285/miss+YOU.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1285" data-original-width="1146" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP9_7jPQ-DgOwD4C9GKt_s8Z8zh_I82dRsYW7TU_cTC1KX4Qzf7fTBRIsZBwHViFHO25yKRC5TFbcGQlaLgqaz0fo7tE2u2PeRj-sXlwS7uv9rrLiJ8uXXAdqQcc0VO-IRpFVorK6mOB0l/w356-h400/miss+YOU.jpg" width="356" /></a></div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3l3xAZJ7S7jQS1Px-ABKkVj2IlZHMM6xkUDxaE0fQ0faCWBjh6mtSKU8krekp0Hfo4ssq7cCTF32GTyU1qRRDSkr2vxLfPy8c2i36aQkZMpQCKt-rO97Ku4vivmF7hk1x01M6UJfU8tn/s500/miss+YOU+a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3l3xAZJ7S7jQS1Px-ABKkVj2IlZHMM6xkUDxaE0fQ0faCWBjh6mtSKU8krekp0Hfo4ssq7cCTF32GTyU1qRRDSkr2vxLfPy8c2i36aQkZMpQCKt-rO97Ku4vivmF7hk1x01M6UJfU8tn/s320/miss+YOU+a.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you need...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Dies:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">You Confetti Cuts - Reverse Confetti</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Bee Bold Lowercase Honey Cuts - Honey Bee Stamps</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A2 Layers Die Rectangles - Waffle Flower</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stencil:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Splash (TESN28) - Taylored Expressions</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stamps:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Chit Chat - Paper Smooches</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink Pads:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Turquoise Gem - VersaMagic</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Onyx Black - VersaFine</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Black - Concord & 9th</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Grapefruit</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Tools:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Big Shot - Sizzix</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Blending brushes</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">1</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> Lightly blend the Turquoise Gem ink over white card. Secure the stencil over the inked card and blend the Turquoise Gem over the stencil creating a heavier tone. Remove the stencil and allow the inked card to dry.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Die cut the 'you' in black card along with letters form the Bee Bold set to spell 'miss'. Die cut the 'you' shadow in white and the little heart in Grapefruit. Assemble the 'you' dies and add the heart with foam pads.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Use the second largest die from the A2 Layers set to cut a rectangle from the inked/stencilled card.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4 </span><span>Line up the letters/wording onto the stencilled panel and using these as a guide, stamp the 'so much' in Onyx Black.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5 </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Create a 4¼"x 5½" white blank and mat the stencilled panel onto it. Attach the 'you' with foam pads and stick the 'miss' directly onto the panel above the 'you'.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">There we have it. The photo of the card doesn't really show the true colour of the ink, it is certainly more of a greener turquoise hue in real life.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I am so pleased with the way this turned out. I am planning to keep on using older items (such as the stamp set) along with newer items in future projects. I have recently discovered some really old stamp sets/dies in my stash that I would like to use again. Watch this space!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As usual, thank you so much for popping by, I really appreciate it. Take care and I'll be back soon.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAHW2O3hQhw2BagrEXr7qrteAnF-XisDIfxRIWrrDIhwjV657617exfP7PiOhgDrAmrgmSSsTX2GDX8Ev4U_csyaujtRa6ZMEFjNwa1vNBysxdxjzAd4Yaoz0I9zj_B5_i785nxIAqgCpq/s170/Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAHW2O3hQhw2BagrEXr7qrteAnF-XisDIfxRIWrrDIhwjV657617exfP7PiOhgDrAmrgmSSsTX2GDX8Ev4U_csyaujtRa6ZMEFjNwa1vNBysxdxjzAd4Yaoz0I9zj_B5_i785nxIAqgCpq/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br />Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-44129819224699749282021-05-04T16:44:00.002+01:002021-05-06T15:50:28.199+01:00Cactus Hugs<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hi there!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm back with another cute make. This is another cactus design created with the Silhouette, this time I used the self adhesive card stock by Silhouette. It comes in a wide range of colours and means you don't have to worry about messy glues when assembling the image.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I went a bit mad and purchased several adorable cactus images and plan to do more cards in the future. I don't know what it is but I'm obsessed with cacti at the moment, especially cute ones with faces!</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglW9BbdT12EqkJ-XaFqSM0PQtvci0u1DpYt2tGhYaQ6xxMVzYcnObw96OFkaxPbDgGqhzld8OIiVaU4M_3JAmH8eRC7Pg7XMAwkz7ZMBxo7mZGsQJTifzskfA1Zibd8NTJrfw4V-vcnO4M/s1193/Cactus+Hugs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1193" data-original-width="1084" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglW9BbdT12EqkJ-XaFqSM0PQtvci0u1DpYt2tGhYaQ6xxMVzYcnObw96OFkaxPbDgGqhzld8OIiVaU4M_3JAmH8eRC7Pg7XMAwkz7ZMBxo7mZGsQJTifzskfA1Zibd8NTJrfw4V-vcnO4M/w364-h400/Cactus+Hugs.jpg" width="364" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXu1pfQ2i5trTqRGzmOXLKnNbXbLsv-SV0ucBNzM9gwBeuvp-_NqX2dc0xSGZAPaKWo6j_CB1xQiL3K7-z6Bz-42PLrdD61gJEwdRCozj2LstqpZ2Z4V6cVQPFnb_hRO_Dwbl13CuW84tH/s500/Cactus+Hugs+a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXu1pfQ2i5trTqRGzmOXLKnNbXbLsv-SV0ucBNzM9gwBeuvp-_NqX2dc0xSGZAPaKWo6j_CB1xQiL3K7-z6Bz-42PLrdD61gJEwdRCozj2LstqpZ2Z4V6cVQPFnb_hRO_Dwbl13CuW84tH/s320/Cactus+Hugs+a.jpg" /></a></div><div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you need...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Digital image: </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Cute Cactus 3 by Wild Pilot (#311631) - Silhouette</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Font:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Baimbo</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Black - Silhouette</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Key Lime</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Leaf Green</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Mint</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Pink</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Sea Mist</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Sparkle Crystal Clear Shimmer Pen</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Tools:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Silhouette Cameo</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">1</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> Load the image onto the Design Studio and re-size to approximately 3"x 4" (7.5cm x 10cm).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Type out the wording, change the font to Baimbo and re-size to 50pt. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Send the image and the wording to the Cameo, adjust the blade if necessary and cut out in the relevant colours.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4 </span>Create a 4¼"x 5½" white blank and mat a 3¾" x 5" piece of the Sea Mist onto it. Add the cactus and the wording.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5 </span>Add shimmer to the pot and highlights.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Isn't it just adorable? As with the cactus in my last post, there are several of these available.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The card stock is available in the UK from Graphtec Craftstore (click <a href="https://www.graphtecgb.shop/" target="_blank">here</a> to take you to their site).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The Baimbo font is a free font for personal use and can be downloaded from several free font sites. If you want to use it on anything you wish to sell, then a commercial licence will have to be purchased.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The one thing I love about digital die cutting is that you can re-size the images to suit your card/project size.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">As you can also save your projects to your library, it means that if you want to make a quick card, you can log on, select the project, cut out and assemble. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Well, I'll shall go for now. I will try and post the next project on Thursday. It may be the next cactus card or something else I've been working on.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you for stopping by. Take care!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVL_IJkIAAYh_b7AkbJ4mgUPQtmeK1JqA1ms0hKkWla9H4c_CcW1u_jIwehWc_gWC8WjEpe9lRaN_cfF-yauvnO3MUf5DjdeyH6I1I2AD03pgY1CZnyBVHBThxb7PFadsyUlHx60MVBG7U/s170/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVL_IJkIAAYh_b7AkbJ4mgUPQtmeK1JqA1ms0hKkWla9H4c_CcW1u_jIwehWc_gWC8WjEpe9lRaN_cfF-yauvnO3MUf5DjdeyH6I1I2AD03pgY1CZnyBVHBThxb7PFadsyUlHx60MVBG7U/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-78764814255430587042021-04-29T19:06:00.000+01:002021-04-29T19:06:26.458+01:00Love Ya!<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello there!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm back with another cute cactus card. I had a lovely time looking through the Silhouette store and came across some images of adorable cacti. I picked some that had lovely bold outlines, perfect for painting in. Rather than cut the outline from black card, I cut it from black vinyl and attached it to a piece of mixed media card. I used Catherine Pooler dye inks to paint the design.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1jhqnPlw1HcrqlPrlhxIAFzNg8fjuQzHAdscbfC0_HnTI5ga4tyU0Sbe-nGr_b2YIq94E-h4ey6fGOh7WkYiqNkHPwkm7Ya0EK4GEf84cVxkY_uCBwIofO578WqPQYCuLWTCmsUZHSfHF/s1285/Love+Ya%2521+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1285" data-original-width="1018" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1jhqnPlw1HcrqlPrlhxIAFzNg8fjuQzHAdscbfC0_HnTI5ga4tyU0Sbe-nGr_b2YIq94E-h4ey6fGOh7WkYiqNkHPwkm7Ya0EK4GEf84cVxkY_uCBwIofO578WqPQYCuLWTCmsUZHSfHF/w318-h400/Love+Ya%2521+%25282%2529.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6wV_2dxOy2pn4LE_7WasB8WtuCuGONCiXDDgzyiZiilo2XQ8g62j0tHdGgzKGHcf1l1q-k7XXKBiwfJkq2P7UXmsvj1zGJunNCjSx3IQXncR8AROn8e6dwf6ipPk7SdorEm3C25w6l5vj/s500/Love+Ya%2521+a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6wV_2dxOy2pn4LE_7WasB8WtuCuGONCiXDDgzyiZiilo2XQ8g62j0tHdGgzKGHcf1l1q-k7XXKBiwfJkq2P7UXmsvj1zGJunNCjSx3IQXncR8AROn8e6dwf6ipPk7SdorEm3C25w6l5vj/w320-h320/Love+Ya%2521+a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you need...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Digital image: </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Cactus with Hearts by Angele Kamp (#270153) - Silhouette</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Font:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Funtasia by RVST (#313670)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Mixed Media Pad (A4) - Faber-Castell</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink pads:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Aquatini - Catherine Pooler</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Lime Rickey</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Party Dress</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Vinyl:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Midnight - Cricut</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Patterned paper:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Sn@p Teal Chevron/Mini Dot - Simple Stories</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Tools:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Silhouette Cameo</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Load the image onto the Design Studio and re-size to approximately 2⅛"x 4" (6.5cm x 10cm).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Type out the wording, change the font to Funtasia and re-size to 66.42pt. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Place the vinyl onto the cutting mat, send the image to the Silhouette, set the material to Vinyl,Matte and adjust the blade if necessary and cut.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> Remove the image and stick onto a piece of multi media card and fussy cut out. Smoosh some inks onto a multi media mat and with a wet brush paint the cactus, hearts and pot. Allow to dry.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5</span> Create a mini slimline blank 3⅛"x 6¼" (8cm x 15.5cm). Mat a 1⅝" (4cm) deep piece of chevron paper across the bottom and add a narrow strip of vinyl along the top edge. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">6</span> Stick the lettering to the chevron paper and the cactus above.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">These inks were a joy to paint with. I was debating whether to do the cactus in watercolours, but I thought I would try inks for a change. I'm glad I did play around with the inks.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">There are a few cacti in this set and they are all adorable, so I think I will have to make a few more cards like this and play with some more inks/mediums.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I love the crisp, clean look that vinyl gives to images and as it is plastic it's great for painting within the lines. Wording also works well with vinyl, again for the crisp lines and you don't have to worry about applying glue and making a mess. I would think that you can cut vinyl with a manual die cutting machine, I might have to experiment.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Well, I am going to sign off now. I do have another couple of cactus themed cards to share,so I'll be back soon. Take care and thanks for stopping by.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx34VAuFLf-CldtZQ1X6YaT7eO4YC3JE85SZsGu_vlO-8dfLmGFAu6DJAsy9Kpv-gImVF_GVq7cQF3i7vSty6BvtDSFsiz43fXobtRMwAljXwGbB3ZFuqgSYP6sN70ur92anFAosLfrsfR/s170/Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx34VAuFLf-CldtZQ1X6YaT7eO4YC3JE85SZsGu_vlO-8dfLmGFAu6DJAsy9Kpv-gImVF_GVq7cQF3i7vSty6BvtDSFsiz43fXobtRMwAljXwGbB3ZFuqgSYP6sN70ur92anFAosLfrsfR/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-45187125674105890772021-04-26T13:06:00.000+01:002021-04-26T13:06:28.909+01:00Looking Sharp<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hi there!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope everyone is keeping safe and well. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I mentioned in my last post that I have been making a few cactus themed cards lately. The card I want to show you today is a mix of stamping, ink blending and Nuvo Glimmer Paste. So, without further ado, let's get to it.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhFxHR9rGxDJOOwAx_sczWsNAhj3aQbyoBwo1FILeCARPrdLBW6C3UdxRIUMUIsYArHGCoHqgn8iMQnZ_5F-Un4VJ8eL8ZsTqnK2Q4lRaDEA_t7DXd8-KmdvLDBlc-awxMfZ1uUs08RfQ/s1287/Looking+Sharp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1287" data-original-width="1141" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhFxHR9rGxDJOOwAx_sczWsNAhj3aQbyoBwo1FILeCARPrdLBW6C3UdxRIUMUIsYArHGCoHqgn8iMQnZ_5F-Un4VJ8eL8ZsTqnK2Q4lRaDEA_t7DXd8-KmdvLDBlc-awxMfZ1uUs08RfQ/w355-h400/Looking+Sharp.jpg" width="355" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3MQNHA_Hm7BCp3ZslVkdaoaiL-OHLShQtAC5iWEqrTNqJqh7cbTSXPjWKNDti5mE22Wq35ZCn5BuJjZA0-Pug2AG5meDuLg2p2Q2Gt_QeSDJAdrnwTItkHBtKBvsR71RKJVm2ez5pBYrK/s500/Looking+Sharp+a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3MQNHA_Hm7BCp3ZslVkdaoaiL-OHLShQtAC5iWEqrTNqJqh7cbTSXPjWKNDti5mE22Wq35ZCn5BuJjZA0-Pug2AG5meDuLg2p2Q2Gt_QeSDJAdrnwTItkHBtKBvsR71RKJVm2ez5pBYrK/s320/Looking+Sharp+a.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you need...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stamps:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Multi-step Cacti Stamps- Reverse Confetti</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Stuck on You (ST-18-42) - Avery Elle</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Dies:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Multi-step Cacti Dies - Reverse Confetti</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stencil:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Square Extraordinaire - My Favorite Things</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink pads:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Honeysuckle - Concord & 9th</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Parsley</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Sea Glass</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Sprout</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Walnut Stain - Tim Holtz Distress</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Carved Pumpkin</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Onyx Black - Versafine</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Glimmer paste:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Moonstone - Nuvo</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Black/white Washi</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Tools:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Big Shot - Sizzix</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Stamping platform - MISTI</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Media spatulas - Nuvo</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Create a top fold white blank 4¼"x 5½" (11cm x 14cm) and place the stencil onto the blank, securing with some low tack tape. Blend the Sea Glass ink within the stencil so it is darker at the top and fading to wards the bottom. Allow to dry.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Spread the Moonstone paste over the blended area, allow to dry. (Remove the stencil immediately and place in a bowl of water or wash, along with the spatula). </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Stamp the solid parts of the three cacti onto white card along with the flower. Over stamp the detail with black ink.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> Stamp the outlines of three pots. Blend some of the Walnut Stain and Carved Pumpkin together to create a terracotta colour, add some water and paint the pots.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5</span> Die cut the cacti, pots and flower and assemble. Attach to the card blank overlapping the Moonstone section.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">6 </span>Add a strip of Washi across the base of the blank and add the sentiment above, towards the right.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I had such fun making this little cutey. It was great building up the cacti. You can add as much or little detail as you wish to each cactus.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I do have some more cacti themed cards, these are slightly different in that they are created using the Silhouette Cameo, so stay tuned for those.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I am going to enter this card into the Crafty Creations Challenge #420 - Anything Goes. Click <a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/04/april-challenge-420-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">here</a> to take you to the challenge.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I am also going to enter it into the Creative Finger Challenge #206 - Anything Goes. Click <a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-206.html" target="_blank">here</a> to take you to the challenge.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you for popping by and I'll be back soon!</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkST_H0m_X1el4sWnO2cju112M2uoIwKtB34QpTrROC-TdVuIF8emqUP8Jle9p3hjIrAIImMEa3ynIWAT5_ZxiM2AaXRFiywz7NQQqoT1yS_xKSbwz8uyOS-bXuR4hK8F4QkWNWqb7by9t/s170/Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkST_H0m_X1el4sWnO2cju112M2uoIwKtB34QpTrROC-TdVuIF8emqUP8Jle9p3hjIrAIImMEa3ynIWAT5_ZxiM2AaXRFiywz7NQQqoT1yS_xKSbwz8uyOS-bXuR4hK8F4QkWNWqb7by9t/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-40861806523284889152021-04-20T14:30:00.000+01:002021-04-20T14:30:47.203+01:00Floral Heart<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Good afternoon!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you are enjoying the lovely spring weather. I popped out this morning to get my annual tomato plants ready to put in the greenhouse. I also picked up a sweet yellow pepper plant and a hot chilli pepper plant. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I think everyone else had the same idea, as the garden centre was packed. The garden centre had a really good system in place and luckily everyone practiced social distancing and wore their masks. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Talking of garden centres and plants, I have an adorable little card to share with you that has a floral theme. This is created by using a stunning stamp set by Concord & 9th. I did do a card back in October (click <a href="https://cosmicstrawberry-colette.blogspot.com/2020/10/home-sweet-home-concord-9th.html" target="_blank">here</a> to take you to the post) that used this stamp set, but I did it as a new home card and with a different colour scheme.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I do believe that this stamp set is still available at <a href="https://sevenhillscrafts.co.uk/floral-print-silhouette-stamp.html" target="_blank">Seven Hills Crafts</a> and <a href="https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/floral-print-silhouette" target="_blank">Bumbleberry Papercrafts</a> (click on the shop name to link you to the product).</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy2zT7IBw6AnQaFXXc0LI87ZnZQ1GXgYxgxb2iLbp6cV-2AFsrKLcelQkf3kH1EmZxBKgLLZj8Rv5kO3gi3ZnZkojkmLdm3Hu6QfZ2CBCarfU5BuR2mE5wGH0dpxikB8ajzva7CWhznQOc/s1468/Floral+Heart+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1468" data-original-width="1202" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy2zT7IBw6AnQaFXXc0LI87ZnZQ1GXgYxgxb2iLbp6cV-2AFsrKLcelQkf3kH1EmZxBKgLLZj8Rv5kO3gi3ZnZkojkmLdm3Hu6QfZ2CBCarfU5BuR2mE5wGH0dpxikB8ajzva7CWhznQOc/w328-h400/Floral+Heart+%25281%2529.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGb_HCd0bnRylAR1GSX94oq0CcV9YVmBHd2czbkVjigsbvPMjszOJSPRP2o5Bgc5Ys_HVA5QQJZY9qQjp5ztnpmCes73vC7kMWJflRUU5rc5Z3JSl9ZHmDjvD44HXJOmO3XL3fsyKAwyA/s500/floral+heart+a+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGb_HCd0bnRylAR1GSX94oq0CcV9YVmBHd2czbkVjigsbvPMjszOJSPRP2o5Bgc5Ys_HVA5QQJZY9qQjp5ztnpmCes73vC7kMWJflRUU5rc5Z3JSl9ZHmDjvD44HXJOmO3XL3fsyKAwyA/s320/floral+heart+a+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial; text-align: justify;">What you need...</span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stamps: </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Floral Print Silhouette Stamp Set - Concord & 9th</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Dies: </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Halftone Hearts - Altenew</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Additional Circles - Waffle Flower</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink pads:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Onyx Black - Versafine</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Grapefruit - Concord & 9th</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Sprout</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Embellishments:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Droplets Crystal Clear Hearts - Little Things from Lucy's Cards</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock: </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Tools:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Big Shot - Sizzix</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Stamping Platform - MISTI</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Foam sheets</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Use a stamp positioning tool to stamp the first layer of the floral image with black ink. Next, line up the flower section and stamp in Grapefruit. Line up the foliage layer and stamp in Sprout ink.</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2 </span>Die cut the stamped panel with a circle die (approx. 3⅜" or 8.5cm diameter). Die cut the fourth largest heart from the centre of the circle. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Die cut t</span><span style="font-family: arial;">he the fifth largest heart from within the larger heart.</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> From a piece of foam sheet, die cut a slightly smaller circle than the stamped section; then cut the larger heart from the centre of it, making sure it lines up. Glue the printed circle onto the foam.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5</span> Die cut the smaller heart from a foam sheet and glue the printed heart to it.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">6</span> Create a 4¼" x 5½" (11cm x 14cm) white blank and adhere the stamped circle panel at the top. Add the smaller heart to the centre of the larger one.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">7</span> Stamp the sentiment underneath and finish with some heart droplets.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I love this stamp set, I think it's so elegant. I think a colour scheme where the flowers are stamped in red with bright green foliage would make a wonderful and different Christmas card.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I have been having an obsession with making cacti themed cards lately, so I'm looking forward to sharing those with you soon.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you for popping by, take care and keep safe!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCWhZlp1ly8E5BovZ-ZmwZIRERbRhNFAEyqk7vS-sqzzgn4RXjdcyv9uyVfNpE8JNRiMaxeYPHZ17ljyRpjq1psLFdlaojv36io4kiDkuyEtfsAISKAakuimQQo0ZnJr-V1zh5rkqGgKEA/s170/Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCWhZlp1ly8E5BovZ-ZmwZIRERbRhNFAEyqk7vS-sqzzgn4RXjdcyv9uyVfNpE8JNRiMaxeYPHZ17ljyRpjq1psLFdlaojv36io4kiDkuyEtfsAISKAakuimQQo0ZnJr-V1zh5rkqGgKEA/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div></div><br />Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-12836429716820136492021-04-14T13:42:00.000+01:002021-04-14T13:42:24.936+01:00Goth Rainbow<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello there!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I am back with something a little bit different. You may or may not know that I am a heavily tattooed, pierced, always wears black Goth (I do not possess any coloured clothing, apart from one little dress that has skulls and roses on it) and I'm proud to be one.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Well, a lot of people who know me are always surprised that I do such bright and colourful cards. I do love colour, especially lime green and shades of aqua/teal - just not on me.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I am so loving all the rainbows and bright colour schemes that is around at the moment in the card making world and I truly hope that these will never go out of favour. However, I did wonder what a rainbow would look like if it was Goth.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">To all those closet Goth rainbows out there, I have made a card just for you...</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXGhyphenhyphenNkYb35L9LppMhiMAeaKFIT5nSQihMog-xfv6TNlEUF1MaMRnxeF0L3OGxPNvtmE5Q4GFLquS3Cs284mi5ViKqVANr0dIgb_kxxoxRMIVso0_PrKv5IiU4JlyHi3If1oOeCbom8iG/s1207/Goth+Rainbow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1018" data-original-width="1207" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXGhyphenhyphenNkYb35L9LppMhiMAeaKFIT5nSQihMog-xfv6TNlEUF1MaMRnxeF0L3OGxPNvtmE5Q4GFLquS3Cs284mi5ViKqVANr0dIgb_kxxoxRMIVso0_PrKv5IiU4JlyHi3If1oOeCbom8iG/w400-h338/Goth+Rainbow.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpJ6YLm_elzH2sg_bsG774_K6d94vYTI0QKFFaRwJr2c3NpCikHkBnFVok_o3J1g_MXZSiSZoF1Yx6TLvc-QR0DBpr_xekKOjkET6ihVJieudnE_vcdDUZ4uL5o6L6N3XrXVY-d3o1I9l6/s425/Goth+Rainbow+a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="425" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpJ6YLm_elzH2sg_bsG774_K6d94vYTI0QKFFaRwJr2c3NpCikHkBnFVok_o3J1g_MXZSiSZoF1Yx6TLvc-QR0DBpr_xekKOjkET6ihVJieudnE_vcdDUZ4uL5o6L6N3XrXVY-d3o1I9l6/s320/Goth+Rainbow+a.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">What you need...</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stamps:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Rainbow Wishes - Concord & 9th</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Dies:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Clouds - Paper Smooches</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink pad:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Obsidian Amalgam - Gina K</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Black</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Embellishments:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Silver Mix Pearls - Little Things from Lucy's Cards</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Rub-on lettering</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Cut a piece of white card 6.5" x 4.5". Stamp the arches of the rainbow in black ink, alternating between solid and patterned arches.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Die cut two clouds and fix at the ends of the arches.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Stamps some raindrops in black ink under each cloud and a heart under the smallest arch.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4 </span>Apply the lettering around the top left of the largest arch. Add some silver pearls to decorate.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5</span> Mat onto a black 5" x 7" blank.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I had to go large with this card to fit the rainbow in as this is quite a large stamp set. I love the fact that you can mix and match the arches.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I do have some smaller rainbow stamp sets, so I might have to make them Goth too.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was just a bit of silly, but I hope I have done those Goth rainbows (and Goths) proud!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you for popping by and I'll be back soon with another brightly coloured make.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6BcR55GxyPD65nCKBh3w7SHLt9AYlrkrICKRCmq2wdRpiscYCDt9-7GLvEWiqlA1XyZ7q_P3kmzsuJWXseGKoKJGabKpS02dfPnGe0MQBgfpamOFn3VkI6tUvNKg8-CrbrMEqQc1DY4XG/s170/Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6BcR55GxyPD65nCKBh3w7SHLt9AYlrkrICKRCmq2wdRpiscYCDt9-7GLvEWiqlA1XyZ7q_P3kmzsuJWXseGKoKJGabKpS02dfPnGe0MQBgfpamOFn3VkI6tUvNKg8-CrbrMEqQc1DY4XG/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-77448683730866135512021-04-09T16:41:00.001+01:002021-04-09T16:43:47.854+01:00Sparkly Hello<span style="font-family: arial;">Hello there!</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">As promised I'm back the second of three cards made using the Moonstone Glimmer paste by Nuvo. The card is very similar to the Hey! Friend card but it uses a different colour scheme and sentiments. Well, without further ado...</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAoXI3vFgjX80uJ1nUFy1e7z8APrEHem2g1ouzkEsS5s411xDiCtf5NwEvjhRX9j68_gvUNpO6qMSyrmtJSpd-BYn1LBDNxnVneQDDGJ0cm0ZUsuQVd-yZgRbZoKRiI5YQ-zir8TVrTVUC/s1287/Sparkly+Hello.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1287" data-original-width="1184" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAoXI3vFgjX80uJ1nUFy1e7z8APrEHem2g1ouzkEsS5s411xDiCtf5NwEvjhRX9j68_gvUNpO6qMSyrmtJSpd-BYn1LBDNxnVneQDDGJ0cm0ZUsuQVd-yZgRbZoKRiI5YQ-zir8TVrTVUC/w368-h400/Sparkly+Hello.jpg" width="368" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD9nga365Wqm9olyHdOUsKoxH5DeBKS8OQu355ybyaChhvjrQrKQlE2j5ngA94e1J68bD9SX2OfZK53UOrF946irC3I2p22rj3NF8ipYutoufxIgxn_QLxeX5PGXrJ-xJ7VAQ4qDvYOJmG/s550/Sparkly+Hello+a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD9nga365Wqm9olyHdOUsKoxH5DeBKS8OQu355ybyaChhvjrQrKQlE2j5ngA94e1J68bD9SX2OfZK53UOrF946irC3I2p22rj3NF8ipYutoufxIgxn_QLxeX5PGXrJ-xJ7VAQ4qDvYOJmG/w320-h320/Sparkly+Hello+a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you need...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stamps: </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Loads of Hello ST-21-11 - Avery Elle</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Dies:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Loads of Hello D-21-11 - Avery Elle</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stencil:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Rectangle Trio - My Favorite Things</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink pads:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Picked Raspberry - Tim Holtz Distress Oxide</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Tumbled Glass</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Wilted Violet</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Onyx Black - Versafine</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Glimmer paste:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Nuvo Moonstone - Tonic Studios</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Embellishments:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Crystal Confetti - The Stamp Market</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Die cutting machine - Sizzix</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Blending brushes - Picket Fence</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Nuvo Media Spatulas - Tonic Studios</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Cut a piece of white card 10.5cm x 13.5cm, place the stencil towards the top and secure in place with low tack tape.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Start at the top of the stencil and blend Picked Raspberry ink, Tumbled Glass followed by the Wilted Violet. Allow the ink to dry.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Using a spatula, spread some of the Moonstone paste evenly over the stencil. Scrape away the excess and place back in the pot. Remove the stencil. Put the lid back on the pot and wash the stencil and spatula immediately. Allow the paste to dry.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> Stamp the 'hello' and 'just a note to say' with black ink. Die cut the 'hello' and die cut again twice more in white card. Stack the die cuts lining up each layer. Trim the 'just a note to say'.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5</span> Create an 11cm x 14cm top fold blank and attach the stencilled panel onto it either with foam tape or some layers of scrap card stock. Attach the 'hello' with the 'just a note to say' above, to the left. Finish with some of the Crystal Confetti.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">And there we have it. Another super sparkly card. I have one more in this set which again uses a different colour scheme and wording.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I am going to enter this card into the<span> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">Creative Fingers Challenge #205. Click</span><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"> </span><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-205.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">to take you to the challenge.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you so much for popping by, take care and I'll be back soon.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBzq-0yRCMgQU1tiGszweuAaxdJC8LnGjrJ4yn44vlAkEj8lxqyqTvX7fs8pocGqpXh22jXLSpoGmN1Z-mvoIsN_KjOkozgLBlnqpsrOtyyW78djJM7_n_DhG763fEQCTxWebQ2_RAbEB/s170/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBzq-0yRCMgQU1tiGszweuAaxdJC8LnGjrJ4yn44vlAkEj8lxqyqTvX7fs8pocGqpXh22jXLSpoGmN1Z-mvoIsN_KjOkozgLBlnqpsrOtyyW78djJM7_n_DhG763fEQCTxWebQ2_RAbEB/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div></div></div><div><br /></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-48936190028448669002021-04-04T15:01:00.001+01:002021-04-04T15:02:24.973+01:00Carrot Bunny<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello and Happy Easter!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm back with another cute bunny card. This one uses quite a lot of die cuts and features the Carrot Bunny die set by Sizzix as part of their new </span><span style="font-family: arial;">2021 </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Chapter 1 release. I decided to cut a Polaroid frame using an old die from Paper Smooches to make it look like a cute photo.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The background of the photo is a piece of pale pool card with some subtle blending at the top and the main background of the card is stamped in black ink using the Dainty Swiss Dots stamp by Altenew.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitEXzJgKCq7FLnDXtMJ1NHy1b2Dg7EFEOw488ZOfkVKXsu3D3_r9dgAyaTw3ymwxPF-tW05iCWU4mZhlq0rJBFk3ylYhyphenhyphenCBKEBY9CWqmiLGFeulzmWV55oozLPGf6Xot6giIsn-g7jyPkY/s1279/Carrot+Bunny.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1279" data-original-width="1163" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitEXzJgKCq7FLnDXtMJ1NHy1b2Dg7EFEOw488ZOfkVKXsu3D3_r9dgAyaTw3ymwxPF-tW05iCWU4mZhlq0rJBFk3ylYhyphenhyphenCBKEBY9CWqmiLGFeulzmWV55oozLPGf6Xot6giIsn-g7jyPkY/w364-h400/Carrot+Bunny.jpg" width="364" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVo6OxjMkwGyHiXTHssh4mfQWpDUjTI_2YnjG4lVZyBBNr-CSoHevBxrTVwr6uMQNzt1ZLrCgWV_WFfmp_sqqCxCvfZrN_QfZQYWvh4kuQ7QhvjIhk34rBG3sGKlYvvbvxuO5fVZQWE9uZ/s550/Carrot+Bunny+a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVo6OxjMkwGyHiXTHssh4mfQWpDUjTI_2YnjG4lVZyBBNr-CSoHevBxrTVwr6uMQNzt1ZLrCgWV_WFfmp_sqqCxCvfZrN_QfZQYWvh4kuQ7QhvjIhk34rBG3sGKlYvvbvxuO5fVZQWE9uZ/s320/Carrot+Bunny+a.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you need...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Dies:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Carrot Bunny by Tim Holtz (665213) - Sizzix Thinlits</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Heartfelt by Tim Holtz (660233) - Sizzix Bigz</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Polaroid - Paper Smooches</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stamps:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Dainty Swiss Dots - Altenew</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy Happy Happy - Lawn Fawn</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy Happy Happy Add-on </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Garden Patina Make Art - Wendy Vecchi</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Obsidian Amalgam - Gina K</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Black</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Burnt Orange</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Green</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Lime</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Orange</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Pale Pink</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Pool</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Embellishments:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Black cord</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Die cut the bunny from white card, his eyes/nose/mouth from black and his cheeks/ears from pale pink. Cut the main carrot from burnt orange and orange card and the foliage from green and lime. Assemble the bunny and the carrot.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Die cut the Polaroid frame from black, white and pool card. Blend the Garden Patina ink across the top of the pool section.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Attach the bunny to the pool panel at an angle so it overlaps the bottom edge. Trim away the excess. Layer the black frame onto the white one and stick onto a piece of white card, trim away any excess. Attach the bunny panel into the frame.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> Stamp the Dainty Swiss Dots onto white card with the Obsidian ink and trim to 4" x 5¼" (10cm x 13cm) and mat onto a 4¼"x 5½" (11cm x 14cm) blank covered with pool card.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5</span> Adhere the bunny panel centrally to the top of the blank. Add the carrot, tucking it under the bunny's arms. Die cut three small hearts in pale pink card and fix to the panel. Wrap and tie black cord around the base of the blank and tie in a bow at the right.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As Paper Smooches is sadly no longer trading, the Polaroid die is now unavailable, however there are some cute die sets by companies such as Sweet Pea Designs, Mama Elephant and Lawn Fawn. You could easily make your own by die cutting a square from a rectangle of card.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Carrot Buuny die set also comes with a larger carrot so you can have two bunnies side by side holding it. So cute.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I am going to enter this card into the<span> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">Creative Fingers Challenge #205. Click</span><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"> </span><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-205.html" style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">to take you to the challenge.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Well thank you as always for stopping by, I really appreciate it. I will be back soon with another card made using the Nuvo Glimmer paste. It is similar to the one I recently posted, but has different wording and colour scheme.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Enjoy the rest of your Easter!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcE20m9nLDaqaEOzlRATxkzwp8POAoC7qu8ZpdoOqz97VRyItQTNah2xNQaJUKPLQbJp86nCgAbid-wf3EpeDS4wY7erz4UwyO-SU88AnIyzHszykf0fMf0g354amJxLK4GcB-jrM07zxS/s170/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcE20m9nLDaqaEOzlRATxkzwp8POAoC7qu8ZpdoOqz97VRyItQTNah2xNQaJUKPLQbJp86nCgAbid-wf3EpeDS4wY7erz4UwyO-SU88AnIyzHszykf0fMf0g354amJxLK4GcB-jrM07zxS/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-63775265977859357232021-04-02T15:24:00.002+01:002021-04-03T13:05:06.356+01:00Easter Bun Buns<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello there!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I can't believe Easter is upon us already, it only seems like yesterday it was Christmas. Speaking of Christmas, I'll be starting Christmas projects for Crafts Beautiful and PaperCrafter soon - eep!</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I would like to share with you today, a card I made for my mum. We were chatting on the phone as I made it, so I thought it only fair to post it to her. She loved it. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This card is slightly different from the usual cutesy, pastel Easter cards and is a more fresh, modern, bold card.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Ol1olP0ceU5pwnq4soISdcDCv_Vu3UZu5ohRzmhaL49Q_7ihKgIdmiQa72U5_EAG0JH_0jBn8G9Jl_EVUUKjSp5PLu616ZF6BNPq8hTvAhyphenhyphen0AWjtIevxcVRGeJ7yOGkFMHzc4e86SBfu/s1500/Easter+Bunnies.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1147" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Ol1olP0ceU5pwnq4soISdcDCv_Vu3UZu5ohRzmhaL49Q_7ihKgIdmiQa72U5_EAG0JH_0jBn8G9Jl_EVUUKjSp5PLu616ZF6BNPq8hTvAhyphenhyphen0AWjtIevxcVRGeJ7yOGkFMHzc4e86SBfu/w306-h400/Easter+Bunnies.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIwp1mj7KGVkZ8MLCLt5RbTHbSK85o-byP5d7c7iWUP5J4dtwqSlNXQNnh5aV-WtuV4KvkGso97FJgPZ25ZgesSyAwP1LzP1NAli9M-IRKMvmklEG31iD0yBOxh4KJuety9M05acIqwWpG/s550/Easter+Bunnies+a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIwp1mj7KGVkZ8MLCLt5RbTHbSK85o-byP5d7c7iWUP5J4dtwqSlNXQNnh5aV-WtuV4KvkGso97FJgPZ25ZgesSyAwP1LzP1NAli9M-IRKMvmklEG31iD0yBOxh4KJuety9M05acIqwWpG/w320-h320/Easter+Bunnies+a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you need...</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stamps:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">#51 - AALL & Create</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Dainty Swiss Dots - Altenew</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Bunny Hop - Newton's Nook</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Dies:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Peek-a-boo Pets - Avery Elle</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Heartfelt (660233) - Sizzix</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink pads:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Mermaid Lagoon - Tim Holtz Distress</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Tumbled Glass</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Onyx Black - Versafine</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Promarker:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Baby Pink</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Embellishments:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Black pearl</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Washi tape:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Black/white striped</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Pale pink</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Masking Magic - Gina K</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Cut a piece of white card 3⅛"x 6¼" (8cm x 15.5cm) mask off 1½" (4.5cm) across the bottom.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Stamp the first bunny above the masking in black ink, stamp again onto masking paper and cut out. Apply the mask over the bunny.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Stamp the second bunny so he sits just over the first, stamp again on masking paper and cut out. Apply the mask over the bunny. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> Die cut a speech bubble from masking paper and position above the bunnies.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5</span> Blend the Tumbled Glass ink from the top of the card followed by the Mermaid Lagoon. When dry, stamp the Dainty Swiss Dots over the inked surface with black ink.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">6</span> Remove the masks. Use the Baby Pink marker to add colour to the bunnies ears, nose and cheeks. Stamp a sentiment in the speech bubble.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">7</span> Trim the panel to 2⅞" x 6" (7.5cm x 15cm). Add a strip of Washi tape across the base of the blank, under the inked section.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">8</span> Die cut a small heart in pale pink card stock and add to the lower right, overlapping the Washi tape. Add some black pearls to decorate and mat onto a white 3⅛"x 6¼" (8cm x 15.5cm) blank.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As I have quite a lot of American products which are in imperial measurements, I am finding that by making my blanks/panels in inches they are more aesthetically pleasing and easier to work out. If I do use imperial measurements, I will always try to add the nearest measurements in centimeters.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I must admit I do prefer working in imperial anyway. It think this stems from being brought up by my grandparents. Even now, if I do any baking I work in pounds and ounces.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The stamp set with the bunnies unfortunately doesn't have a name. It is packed with the cutest images from the two bunnies, to a panda, racoon, elephant and a bear. It also has some fun sentiments and little add-ons such as party hats, presents and a balloon. The AALL Stamps all seem to just have numbers and not names</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you liked this 'different' Easter card. I have one more to share with you which also includes a cute bun bun, but uses mainly dies.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="text-align: left;">I am entering this make into the Crafty Creations Challenge #419 - Anything goes. Click </span><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/03/march-challenge-419-anything-goes.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="text-align: left;"> to take you to the challenge.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="text-align: left;">I am also entering this make into the Creative Fingers Challenge #205. Click <a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-205.html" target="_blank">here</a> to take you to the challenge.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you for stopping by! </span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5UaqPLLQ0yb44u8CxNX1F1kK0m_83IDFo4CWNLFRTDh0Q7QUuakN3_WTDDRXmPHjfE3knMKqRy9F0W9YJgc-L34RMhZ6u13X2fhpafMA_izBVYO2SM2D-ZZ9U1Z_qF96gnL88YHwS3DlW/s170/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5UaqPLLQ0yb44u8CxNX1F1kK0m_83IDFo4CWNLFRTDh0Q7QUuakN3_WTDDRXmPHjfE3knMKqRy9F0W9YJgc-L34RMhZ6u13X2fhpafMA_izBVYO2SM2D-ZZ9U1Z_qF96gnL88YHwS3DlW/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-89148240105753776042021-03-30T13:25:00.002+01:002021-04-02T14:30:04.084+01:00If You Were Milk - Snarky Cat<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello there!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm back with another card. This one is very quirky and snarky. I have used the oh so funny Snarky Cats by Tim Holtz. The cat I used in this one went perfectly with the sentiment, its face says it all.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPRGDlK7NvfddqfTzreizygl9ZUsM60UwFeVkrUeNUIiDZ7JACNyCh_vl0x9Lo2BfGUBQE0pnFT31_rrmjzTj1xxpWLGm2oNJpvx09nNBXRCYR-oWp2bNLoy558MnDkaqB8_TqmVmO_jf/s1707/If+you+were+milk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1707" data-original-width="1614" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPRGDlK7NvfddqfTzreizygl9ZUsM60UwFeVkrUeNUIiDZ7JACNyCh_vl0x9Lo2BfGUBQE0pnFT31_rrmjzTj1xxpWLGm2oNJpvx09nNBXRCYR-oWp2bNLoy558MnDkaqB8_TqmVmO_jf/w379-h400/If+you+were+milk.jpg" width="379" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtanQToKSU7F5JPlffK4qW75JrvaNlSpDgFZd1z5cLbWori62lFHfvGKk3bVfu3JV5RkyRnvWS20BLMYK26mXOQBt8Vcj_Apf5q_McWnydgt2Tag4Y8ksFdS5pI59GKJgYp5aZyQF2ljg/s550/If+you+were+milk+a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtanQToKSU7F5JPlffK4qW75JrvaNlSpDgFZd1z5cLbWori62lFHfvGKk3bVfu3JV5RkyRnvWS20BLMYK26mXOQBt8Vcj_Apf5q_McWnydgt2Tag4Y8ksFdS5pI59GKJgYp5aZyQF2ljg/s320/If+you+were+milk+a.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you need...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stamps:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz Snarky Cats (CMS392) - Stampers Anonymous</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stencil:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Circle Extraordinaire (ST-122) - My Favorite Things</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink pads:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Dried Marigold - Tim Holtz Distress</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Squeezed Lemonade</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Twisted Citron</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Tuxedo Black - Memento</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Embellishments:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Midnight Mix Sequins - Little Things from Lucy's Cards</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Washi tape:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Black/white houndstooth - MT</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">white</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Masking paper - Inkadinkado</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Cut a piece of white card stock 4"x 5¼" (10.5cm x 13.5cm) and position the stencil so it sits central. Use the stencil to get an idea where you want the cat to go. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Ink up the cat and stamp so it sits near the lower right corner. Stamp the cat again onto some masking paper and fussy cut out. Place over the original cat.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Replace the stencil and blend the inks, starting with Dried Marigold followed by Squeezed Lemonade and finishing with Twisted Citron. Remove the masking paper.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> Add a strip of Washi tape across the bottom of the panel so it lies at an angle and immediately under the cat.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5</span> Stamp the sentiment at the top left of the circle.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">6</span> Mat the panel onto a white 4¼"x 5½" (11cm x 14cm) top fold blank. Add some black sequins to decorate.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I always use a quick drying dye ink to stamp the image onto the card panel and masking paper otherwise it can smudge when you ink blend over it. If you have a stamping platform, keep the cat stamp on the platform and after removing the mask, stamp over the cat with a crisp, rich ink such as Onyx Black by Versafine. This will really make the original stamped image pop with the risk of smudging.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Sometimes if you don't use a quick drying dye ink on the original image, the masking paper can pick up some of the ink and transfer it onto your card panel if you have to reposition it. Not good.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you like my snarky little card, I have the Christmas version too, so I'm looking forward to playing with that one.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As always, thank you for stopping by and take care. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhy_g5fGFEYSwwOZba7astTur2xf4gyrsFin8hki4bFAK-0FNzO-OvfGhQ1Tam_xLQakHYA5ysGOiYcVfJ61gLUJwV1upNW0SO8OvKej14zlND1fcGXuHxiadiJO2StVNTkYVgvWMO0umI/s170/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhy_g5fGFEYSwwOZba7astTur2xf4gyrsFin8hki4bFAK-0FNzO-OvfGhQ1Tam_xLQakHYA5ysGOiYcVfJ61gLUJwV1upNW0SO8OvKej14zlND1fcGXuHxiadiJO2StVNTkYVgvWMO0umI/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-27468806442493484602021-03-26T13:14:00.006+00:002021-04-09T16:37:58.062+01:00Hey! Friend<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello there! I hope you are all keeping well.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Nuvo Glimmer Paste! Why, oh why didn't I play around with this stuff when I first purchased it? It's been in my stash for some time and I don't know whether I was a bit frightened of it or just didn't have the inspiration. I'm in love!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I recently purchased the Avery Elle Loads of Hello stamp and die set and thought that these large words would look great over a stencilled background, but with some extra sparkle. This gave me the kick start I needed. Hence, I got on a roll creating a few cards using this wonderful stuff.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRXYm5q_pSzV6BsCoCtO52g1go857G_ZD164dDjWzeru2EFNjcLSM6oNRlkRRj50gd_vrQYaYoNEpob5Ir4FqhRY5oHr6PNvsgwNSGS-hRmZciMlXvACG_3TSCKY6eLEkk7dF3SMsew-1_/s1437/Hey+Friend%2521+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1437" data-original-width="1362" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRXYm5q_pSzV6BsCoCtO52g1go857G_ZD164dDjWzeru2EFNjcLSM6oNRlkRRj50gd_vrQYaYoNEpob5Ir4FqhRY5oHr6PNvsgwNSGS-hRmZciMlXvACG_3TSCKY6eLEkk7dF3SMsew-1_/w379-h400/Hey+Friend%2521+%25281%2529.jpg" width="379" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU-f6R7H3x7CoZ5aU3zI20lp0fLnRiIKSanpwABWLubpFPVlzN64kAQmpNKUafwiG52dQ8veD-wNxjTeccKDfxDgOKDnMdxjSD6Rf1YgD6d0AA7I4ZWyXJfcWI_UCmcakUTv_vJOb-tp8Z/s550/Hey+Friend%2521+a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU-f6R7H3x7CoZ5aU3zI20lp0fLnRiIKSanpwABWLubpFPVlzN64kAQmpNKUafwiG52dQ8veD-wNxjTeccKDfxDgOKDnMdxjSD6Rf1YgD6d0AA7I4ZWyXJfcWI_UCmcakUTv_vJOb-tp8Z/s320/Hey+Friend%2521+a.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you need...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stamps: </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Loads of Hello ST-21-11 - Avery Elle</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Dies:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Loads of Hello D-21-11 - Avery Elle</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stencil:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Rectangle Trio - My Favorite Things</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink pads:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Dried Marigold - Tim Holtz Distress Oxide</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Picked Raspberry</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Wilted Violet</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Onyx Black - Versafine</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Glimmer paste:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Nuvo Moonstone - Tonic Studios</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Embellishments:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Crystal Confetti - The Stamp Market</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Die cutting machine - Sizzix</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Blending brushes - Picket Fence</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Nuvo Media Spatulas - Tonic Studios</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Cut a piece of white card 10.5cm x 13.5cm, place the stencil towards the top and secure in place with low tack tape.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Start at the top of the stencil and blend Dried Marigold ink, followed by Picked Raspberry then Wilted Violet. Allow the ink to dry.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Using a spatula, spread some of the Moonstone paste evenly over the stencil. Scrape away the excess and place back in the pot. Remove the stencil. Put the lid back on the pot and wash the stencil and spatula immediately. Allow the paste to dry.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> Stamp the 'hey!' and 'friend' with black ink. Die cut the 'hey!' and die cut again twice more in white card. Stack the die cuts lining up each layer. Trim the 'friend'.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5</span> Create an 11cm x 14cm top fold blank and attach the stencilled panel onto it either with foam tape or some layers of scrap card stock. Attach the 'hey! with the 'friend' underneath to the right. Finish with some of the Crystal Confetti.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I am so proud that my photo captured the beauty of this shimmery surface, of course it still isn't as wonderful as in real life. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It's important that you close the pot of paste and wash your stencil and spatula straight away. This stuff dries quickly and rock hard and will damage your stencil and spatula. I placed a small piece of Press & Seal over the top of the pot before adding the lid. Cling film could also be used.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I am definitely going to use this paste for Christmas cards.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you like my card, I will be back soon with the others I created, two use the remaining large words from the stamp and die sets in a different colour scheme and the third uses some cute cacti stamps.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="text-align: left;">I am entering this make into the Crafty Creations Challenge #419 - Anything goes. Click </span><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/03/march-challenge-419-anything-goes.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="text-align: left;"> to take you to the challenge.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Keep safe and well and thank you for stopping by.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4k0xEoJGO-EL5HOL_0KJUOq5U_RPJA4lxv8MA1llYIS4B7GpyVD838VxPwy6eVsSOMaQIz2J-yUMPUePlCNcuJJi9xDZYR2HlBTOSeK4aaLlJqbduW9UWlFtOH_olzi5vMak82tBOVf5/s170/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4k0xEoJGO-EL5HOL_0KJUOq5U_RPJA4lxv8MA1llYIS4B7GpyVD838VxPwy6eVsSOMaQIz2J-yUMPUePlCNcuJJi9xDZYR2HlBTOSeK4aaLlJqbduW9UWlFtOH_olzi5vMak82tBOVf5/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div><br /></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-34360542307704829142021-03-20T16:33:00.001+00:002021-03-20T16:33:38.009+00:00Lucky Gnome - 3D Silhouette Project<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello there!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm back again with another make (two in one week - wow!). </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As usual, I made a St Patrick's Day card for some good friends of mine, but this year I wanted to do something a little different.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I recently saw Lori Whitlock showcase some of her 3D pop up cards. She had created a cute gnome complete with a rainbow, pot of gold and clovers.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBex75kTAkJyqh2lvwG4k4lwmqTNORjz0NPrIRYBXxLOucoXr0Bgr6nt8ZmBoVus-EqWurmi5XJ_Fna8Ud_brTxh-YPYvgCLroed4ymw-wT5fl1x4E6Igf_0ttk7at5wB3n7ot-HAE9Jal/s1022/Lucky+Gnome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1022" data-original-width="815" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBex75kTAkJyqh2lvwG4k4lwmqTNORjz0NPrIRYBXxLOucoXr0Bgr6nt8ZmBoVus-EqWurmi5XJ_Fna8Ud_brTxh-YPYvgCLroed4ymw-wT5fl1x4E6Igf_0ttk7at5wB3n7ot-HAE9Jal/w319-h400/Lucky+Gnome.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXCzIjwk6t6rccByZRKVfIQi2WXsuiyHqFqq_tO0FWEcufsN7FRdlk5HLm8aaqDZvoGpzIZev7cPdYM9fWsfPjmsebA3sdDuriU1irBCu9thHJDHhX4jAKdVFHbh-CRaDdh4Ve-RFD7YeW/s550/Lucky+Gnome+a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXCzIjwk6t6rccByZRKVfIQi2WXsuiyHqFqq_tO0FWEcufsN7FRdlk5HLm8aaqDZvoGpzIZev7cPdYM9fWsfPjmsebA3sdDuriU1irBCu9thHJDHhX4jAKdVFHbh-CRaDdh4Ve-RFD7YeW/s320/Lucky+Gnome+a.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">What you need...</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Digital Die Image:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Decagon Pop Up St Patrick Gnome #344207 - Lori Whitlock (Silhouette)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Pink</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Blush pink</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Orange</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Yellow</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Lime green</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Green</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Pool</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Purple</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Black</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Gold glitter - Neutrals Glitter Paper Pack #10420 - Concord & 9th</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Die cutting machine:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Silhouette Cameo</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Stickles Yellow - Ranger</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Stickles Frosted Lace</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Purchase the image and load onto your Design Page.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Ungroup the images and separate into colour groups and send to cut.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Assemble the rainbow/cloud layer, the gnome layer and then the pot/clover layer and set aside. I added some Frosted Lace Stickles to the cloud and Yellow Stickles to the gold coins.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> Assemble the base and attach each layer.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5</span> Stick the panels onto the side wrap and fix to the card base, making sure everything lines up.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">You can find full video instructions on how to assemble this type of card <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHekBZHjT-E&t=14s" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This isn't a very big card and when folded flat will fit perfectly into and A2 (US) or A6 envelope, which is great for posting.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">There are lots of other adorable 3D pop up cards available, some with a rectangular, circle and hexagonal base. There are also lots of themes/occasions to choose from.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">After watching Lori's video I found it really easy to assemble. Just remember to use a strong adhesive and make sure everything is lined up.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I must admit I'm not a fan of leprechauns, so this cute gnome was ideal.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you like this adorable little card, I might have a go at doing some of the others she has in the range.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you for stopping by and I'll be back soon. I've been making quite a few cards recently (miracle).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9wHbZx_Y5tS6bFs13LzmZyPadJWpI1VKkTRXygZmINsQBHg5P-xoQO4w_EiDcrCjNhXMVHcikvKM3L3lXHNBoF1N1TiE7iP3S1RXC4LlAQVXpB2FPUcX3r29RFwExfPVtEe4D-24F6s8O/s170/Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9wHbZx_Y5tS6bFs13LzmZyPadJWpI1VKkTRXygZmINsQBHg5P-xoQO4w_EiDcrCjNhXMVHcikvKM3L3lXHNBoF1N1TiE7iP3S1RXC4LlAQVXpB2FPUcX3r29RFwExfPVtEe4D-24F6s8O/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-76384047339309107412021-03-17T13:09:00.006+00:002021-04-03T12:56:52.276+01:00Spring Roses Mother's Day Card - Altenew & Concord & 9th<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hi blog friends!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">My, it's been a while hasn't it? I hope you are all still keeping safe and well in this crazy world.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">To be honest I haven't really been making cards for personal use, the craft magazines have been keeping me exceptionally busy and after finishing those projects, I just wasn't in the mood. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Anyhoo, with Mother's day coming up, I knew I had to get creating. I am a big fan of Altenew and last year I purchased their beautiful die set called Spring Roses. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This die set consists of three quite large clusters of roses. I knew that I wanted to make my Mum a card using these dies. I teamed them up with some bold lettering by Concord & 9th and some subtle stencilling.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie48Zcp_ikf4gdGx-LhyphenhypheniMTaWGKi2nZvgFWpGqiWdzGR7BkM8rDF3Z1qaCqFDljH1Rxe1Zp3eOfZD-ZNB01456nYfL7opUEdWbfmS1u1KNpHxzTEPRoIWd9Q-9SShTQjQvCUj9rUZMxeec/s2048/Spring+Roses.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1983" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie48Zcp_ikf4gdGx-LhyphenhypheniMTaWGKi2nZvgFWpGqiWdzGR7BkM8rDF3Z1qaCqFDljH1Rxe1Zp3eOfZD-ZNB01456nYfL7opUEdWbfmS1u1KNpHxzTEPRoIWd9Q-9SShTQjQvCUj9rUZMxeec/w388-h400/Spring+Roses.jpg" width="388" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYJQHD6UmTubjFzS8bFnqs79zh4GInx839zaukhNAPgujmG3XTQBkz1XhOBvGGjqFyP4ukNU6WJhNdvA65Vg5kJSL3FeBatjA5AcFraFaqx2oZ1QP82Dhz-0jZFfWiOTzW1Z2g5c2oELTy/s745/Spring+Roses+a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="745" data-original-width="744" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYJQHD6UmTubjFzS8bFnqs79zh4GInx839zaukhNAPgujmG3XTQBkz1XhOBvGGjqFyP4ukNU6WJhNdvA65Vg5kJSL3FeBatjA5AcFraFaqx2oZ1QP82Dhz-0jZFfWiOTzW1Z2g5c2oELTy/s320/Spring+Roses+a.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you need...</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Dies: </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Spring Roses - Altenew</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Double Cut Alphabet - Concord & 9th</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stencil:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Basic Spots - Clearly Besotted</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink pad:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Sprout - Concord & 9th</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Key Lime - Silhouette Self Adhesive</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Leaf Green</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Mint</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Black</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Solar White 110lb - Neenah Classic Crest</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Embellishments:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Lucky Dip Night - Little Things from Lucy's Cards</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Die cut the larger of the double cluster of roses once each in Black, Mint and Key Lime. Use a small piece of Leaf Green to cut the small cluster of spiky leaves.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Cut a 10.5cm x 13.5cm piece of the white card and with the Sprout ink, stencil an area of spots in the centre of the card, blending to a fade.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Attach the roses to the lower right corner. Then infill with the Leaf Green, Key Lime and Mint die cut pieces.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> Die cut the 'MUM' from the Black card and adhere above the rose cluster and add some black gems.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5</span> Mat the panel onto an 11cm x 14cm top fold blank.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I was debating as to create the roses with pink card, but I'm glad I went with the Mint colour. My Mum loved it. Remember to keep all the extra die cuts to create another card. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Before I started to infill the roses, I noticed it looked really good with just the outline of the flowers over the stencilled background, I will have to do that one in a future project.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I will sign off for now, I do have a 3D St. Patrick's Day card I did for some friends which was created using my Silhouette, so I'll be back soon with that one.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I am entering this make into the Crafty Creations Challenge #419 - Anything goes. Click <a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/03/march-challenge-419-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">here</a> to take you to the challenge.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you for stopping by and see you soon, keep safe!</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmSzEtwj5dJfPkjLmbqipn27a0VB2oY4c9sD08F-sW70RSwpVvodgJ-8HF-zys9-kQrQMjS90DOF0QFs6lUFvfOSDOdf8CfipIym_P13c_6Gcq7eh6hIznKb2YAL44rE4efW5Nq5zYYUHs/s170/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmSzEtwj5dJfPkjLmbqipn27a0VB2oY4c9sD08F-sW70RSwpVvodgJ-8HF-zys9-kQrQMjS90DOF0QFs6lUFvfOSDOdf8CfipIym_P13c_6Gcq7eh6hIznKb2YAL44rE4efW5Nq5zYYUHs/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-68462558181343968272020-12-13T12:45:00.002+00:002021-03-20T16:35:27.384+00:00Winter Christmas Trees<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello friends!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm back with another card to share with you, this one being Christmas. This is a card I did for my Mum and was inspired by one that Jennifer McGuire created. It is a trifold card where the sides open outwards and uses a beautiful die set by Hero Arts.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmtedghFZwunh9JpPzJo0tffmkoLhwoQ5ZfqgnpDMDzmPmA7ntM1CeUvHa4hxhE55AEjLFbTNTUhrYaPVXOeOyZwo9IXfPB-iX2ySu1jjtZtvRMbkvZ6VrO8Bin7C_7WM9ml4GNXhOcfFx/s1070/Winter+Trees.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1070" data-original-width="868" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmtedghFZwunh9JpPzJo0tffmkoLhwoQ5ZfqgnpDMDzmPmA7ntM1CeUvHa4hxhE55AEjLFbTNTUhrYaPVXOeOyZwo9IXfPB-iX2ySu1jjtZtvRMbkvZ6VrO8Bin7C_7WM9ml4GNXhOcfFx/w325-h400/Winter+Trees.jpg" width="325" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpnMQnlcF9TpnCK8qo3MiP7Grf-g4IuydS4KtCI8nyR7ilNsff4FjkdTdFnwAyZpEZoC0GHov9Qk6rlve1Pf8A5AMJwzR3bTzM1EW4JiqdkLrg1E5LD4jRtANBtPyTtmnmoz4vsSqSXqhz/s350/Winter+Trees+a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="350" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpnMQnlcF9TpnCK8qo3MiP7Grf-g4IuydS4KtCI8nyR7ilNsff4FjkdTdFnwAyZpEZoC0GHov9Qk6rlve1Pf8A5AMJwzR3bTzM1EW4JiqdkLrg1E5LD4jRtANBtPyTtmnmoz4vsSqSXqhz/s320/Winter+Trees+a.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">What you need...</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Dies: </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Winter Pine Fancy Dies - Hero Arts</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stamps:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Silent Night - Concord & 9th</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink pads:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Chipped Sapphire - Tim Holtz Distress Oxide</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Blueprint Sketch</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Salty Ocean</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Onyx Black - Versafine</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Embellishments:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Glass Crystal Collection - Little Things from Lucy's Cards</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray - Imagine Crafts</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Crystal Clear Sparkle - Spectrum Noir</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Titanium White Acrylic Ink - Amsterdam</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> To make the trifold section, click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DTw4CWxbjY" target="_blank">here</a> to see the project by Jennifer along with the instructions and measurements - she can explain it better than I ever could!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Set the assembled trifold section aside. Cut a piece of card 4¼" x 5½" and blend the three blue inks over the surface. Spritz with the Sparkle spray and use a paintbrush to flick white ink over the surface. Allow to dry.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Fix the inked panel to the back of the trifold section. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> Add some Crystal sparkle around the edges of the trees and add plenty of the Glass crystals. Stamp the sentiment on the back panel between the trees.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm so sorry that the photo doesn't do the card justice, plus it was difficult to position due to the nature of the blank. The best thing is my Mum loved it.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Jennifer did her card with a pink/red/purple background which looked stunning, but I thought I would stick to the traditional blue night sky.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you like my little make and thank you so much for popping by. I'll be back soon with another, until then take care and keep safe.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvGxFQ_3tqZ7LnKg2BkS_MKIU8VGV2_Ja9XWpKvKe1LiErH8FiSb6-P_rOqCFcCiIxRsEAZmDPrjwEila9KQloQcpm-ImQpmw-VW6KfjplUIjLqqSOFEjxh6Dk0famGABaXnhS174Ae5wT/s170/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvGxFQ_3tqZ7LnKg2BkS_MKIU8VGV2_Ja9XWpKvKe1LiErH8FiSb6-P_rOqCFcCiIxRsEAZmDPrjwEila9KQloQcpm-ImQpmw-VW6KfjplUIjLqqSOFEjxh6Dk0famGABaXnhS174Ae5wT/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-83804452958028107322020-12-08T12:09:00.001+00:002020-12-08T12:09:11.236+00:00Leafy Heart<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Good morning all!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Wow! It is a very, very cold and frosty day here in Norfolk. Yesterday afternoon I had taken a friend shopping and the temperature had dropped from around 6°C to 1°C in about 10 minutes. It went from being a bright blue sky to a low lying, freezing cloud.</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I've just been out to give the girls some warm porridge. I also now have a pheasant (whom I have named Wilf) residing in the garden. As I live in a rural area and the shooting season is well and truly upon us, he is more than welcome to live in my garden. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Tomorrow I have to put up some temporary covered housing for the girls as the dreaded Avian Flu has struck again. Everything has to be disinfected and foot baths organised to help keep the risk of infection down. I don't think a lot of people who go out and get chickens on a whim realise some of the things you have to do, especially if your girls free range like mine do. Oh well :(</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I want to share with you today a card I made for a dear friend a couple of weeks ago. As the card was for a male friend, I wanted to keep the colours quite masculine without being boring.</span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbvHIl2FkgBmd7nvEjX7G-rL6zjN89HSg_UJL4-hQSGWYfEFzFWP_K199G7WZjDylB7T-yZDrxsgYIuIHpqbSKkCteha-jtdmJINXjLv7A4qiwPrBfRRLYjhKeqw9hT8lbwsKDS6v85htf/s969/Leafy+Heart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="969" data-original-width="855" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbvHIl2FkgBmd7nvEjX7G-rL6zjN89HSg_UJL4-hQSGWYfEFzFWP_K199G7WZjDylB7T-yZDrxsgYIuIHpqbSKkCteha-jtdmJINXjLv7A4qiwPrBfRRLYjhKeqw9hT8lbwsKDS6v85htf/w353-h400/Leafy+Heart.jpg" width="353" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD8UxR4M7zS3Xf4acix5fkwCNOQ_juESLHRiHvdMs2SxcWJwcB2jKLhRu8I-GQ1WT5i3kVAwbsbvpNslN98D2inaIuOKzquqjU-ERuHDkuPjFU0inyQkfX0c50tmUirTZKxtU-FKmHPlrg/s325/Leafy+Heart+a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #01ffff;"><img border="0" data-original-height="325" data-original-width="325" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD8UxR4M7zS3Xf4acix5fkwCNOQ_juESLHRiHvdMs2SxcWJwcB2jKLhRu8I-GQ1WT5i3kVAwbsbvpNslN98D2inaIuOKzquqjU-ERuHDkuPjFU0inyQkfX0c50tmUirTZKxtU-FKmHPlrg/s320/Leafy+Heart+a.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you need...</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Dies:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Fall Leaves - Waffle Flower</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stamps:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Painted Shapes - Concord & 9th</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy Happy Happy - Lawn Fawn</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Patterned paper:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Into the Woods Remix 6x6 Petite Paper Pack - Lawn Fawn</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink pad:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Dark Chocolate - Gina K Designs</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Embellishments:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Droplets Crystal Clear Hearts - Little Things From Lucy's Cards</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Natural twine</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Foam sheet</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Die cut the leaf outline in white card and the background of the leaf once in foam sheet and once in striped paper. Assemble the leaf then back with the foam.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Create an 11cm x 14cm white top fold blank and stamp the heart from the Painted Shapes set centrally at the top in Dark Chocolate ink.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Fix the leaf to the heart.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> Stamp the sentiment underneath the heart.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5</span> Add a bow made from natural twine to the base of the leaf and add some Crystal Clear Hearts to decorate.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I am a big follower of Cathy Zielske on YouTube and she did a wonderful card using this die set and paper pad. So I used her make as inspiration for my card. You can find her tutorial <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlIIpRbPVI8&t" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The colour scheme of the paper pad is perfect for those masculine cards and the plus side is that the patterns aren't overly cutesy or girly.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Well, I think that is me for now. I will be hopefully back soon with some Christmas cards (life just keeps getting in the way).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for popping by. Keep safe and warm!</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWuKUC4bfMgJPHAe7WU9teK8__TS-QfZFFcbAFfFsOTsJi4KmA91nlLGZOOCG7dzcWrWFXMmP7PvxOchL_62uIth2CJF41GoBZmIh86QHldWfNU0AbWnSWqxyXBWVFiFNynQ4FjRVFw1iU/s170/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWuKUC4bfMgJPHAe7WU9teK8__TS-QfZFFcbAFfFsOTsJi4KmA91nlLGZOOCG7dzcWrWFXMmP7PvxOchL_62uIth2CJF41GoBZmIh86QHldWfNU0AbWnSWqxyXBWVFiFNynQ4FjRVFw1iU/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-48992924143554968082020-11-18T16:42:00.002+00:002021-03-20T16:36:11.967+00:00Cold Outside<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Good afternoon!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I know I promised another Halloween card, but I got busy and too much time has passed now, so I will share it with you next year...maybe. So, I have a lovely Christmas card instead.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This elegant card uses some simple die cut snowflakes with some Distress Oxide ink a printed die cut sentiment and a touch of sparkle.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnMRDRtB_zFvJZG7xx2UkrIGpICIx_lwHoktYa67eJt9TB6Nu0fT9nsTqvPChLBHTBpwRRA3msW7AnkBL0ZgNQWR8jYluDEO5oAAvdHHep_Ys_aA-sWUuHgmx11wI-4bz8gl_CqKmVlqKd/s922/Cold+Outside.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="877" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnMRDRtB_zFvJZG7xx2UkrIGpICIx_lwHoktYa67eJt9TB6Nu0fT9nsTqvPChLBHTBpwRRA3msW7AnkBL0ZgNQWR8jYluDEO5oAAvdHHep_Ys_aA-sWUuHgmx11wI-4bz8gl_CqKmVlqKd/w380-h400/Cold+Outside.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1jkhi-qCfs-0FDhYkilguNbb3JaM869odThnX-mgeYBnZ_8qPEwRoBJ_B2ljgvBIGiXHRi3rzCwRiDB8PTjIjlIZeA_toSoR2iMOgIe-YxujO0r5-tFOS-sWcDOhpP2AbdIe8lHp2Bwb/s350/Cold+Outside+a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="350" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1jkhi-qCfs-0FDhYkilguNbb3JaM869odThnX-mgeYBnZ_8qPEwRoBJ_B2ljgvBIGiXHRi3rzCwRiDB8PTjIjlIZeA_toSoR2iMOgIe-YxujO0r5-tFOS-sWcDOhpP2AbdIe8lHp2Bwb/s320/Cold+Outside+a.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">What you need...</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Dies:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Large Snowflakes - Paper Smooches</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink pads:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Salty Ocean Tim Holtz Distress Oxide - Ranger</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Printed die cut:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Wish Season Ephemera Pack - Fancy Pants Designs</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Shimmer Spray:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Spray - Imagine Crafts</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Embellishments:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Blue Lagoon Lucky Dip - Little Things from Lucy's Cards</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Cardstock:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Foam sheet</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Cut a piece of white card 3⅝" x 4⅞" and apply Salty Ocean ink in the centre with a blending brush or foam pad blending out the edges.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Spray Sparkle shimmer over the surface allowing some larger droplets to fall. Allow to dry.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Die cut two large snowflakes in white card and three small snowflakes. Arrange onto the inked panel.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> Mat the inked panel onto a smaller piece of foam sheet. Create a 4¼" x 5½" white blank and mat the panel centrally onto it.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5</span> Add some gems and sequins to the centre of the snowflakes and add the sentiment with foam pads.</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm afraid my photo doesn't really do the card justice. I can't seem to get the right settings on my camera for good close up work. The exposure is never spot on. I tend to take the photos in the conservatory with good daylight, but I can't get it right. Any tips would be highly appreciated.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This card would be great using any snowflake dies that you have in your stash along with any printed die cut sentiments you may have or stamp your own. For a different look it would be lovely with a red inked background.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Well, thank you for popping by and I'll be back soon with another Christmas card soon.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Keep safe and take care! x</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit54dCwHtHueL2OxVOozuzvHyBZVloYvE1GH7NpI8tvbSz8VHdU2p04t0ek6mV4K6XuwgG48bnTeiJCsv9jWAExGV2N8iaTr_5Kkd3zeHH0wy54UEO_CWRotv9zoBx5EzS4Phiqd5n0vUe/s170/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit54dCwHtHueL2OxVOozuzvHyBZVloYvE1GH7NpI8tvbSz8VHdU2p04t0ek6mV4K6XuwgG48bnTeiJCsv9jWAExGV2N8iaTr_5Kkd3zeHH0wy54UEO_CWRotv9zoBx5EzS4Phiqd5n0vUe/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div></div><br />Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-32184159707190333782020-11-09T11:12:00.000+00:002020-11-09T11:12:06.696+00:00Mwaahaahahaaa!<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Good morning!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. The weather here in Norfolk was beautiful and I finally managed to get out in the garden and do some tidying up. I did have a lot of help from my chickens. They had a field day. they just constantly followed me round and scattered all the leaves I had raked up. It's so funny to watch.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As promised, I have another Halloween card I made for a friend, I just adore this one.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlOpclw60FJxvhGTZyoePDsLvp_zfXsYP2M-Zq77yIg8t8r0NkuJ8_MO3LRdEm3a7S99yWbXe3pgFWD6lUmzrMw-ZbdkfDbcnxt6Kp6M5yUtOObwaUxFH8PpUJnOrvlpuAlNzcGJHdfC1/s1020/Mwaahaahahaaa%2521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1020" data-original-width="889" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlOpclw60FJxvhGTZyoePDsLvp_zfXsYP2M-Zq77yIg8t8r0NkuJ8_MO3LRdEm3a7S99yWbXe3pgFWD6lUmzrMw-ZbdkfDbcnxt6Kp6M5yUtOObwaUxFH8PpUJnOrvlpuAlNzcGJHdfC1/w349-h400/Mwaahaahahaaa%2521.jpg" width="349" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfP9vDLpss-_svmYLXhAMzLmwlXobl7i8bWBPjGwGqSbx1VTShApcnGjGpCs5R1vf-9VKt9Rxt4D4XV5Mie4-BDSMxfNuoXab9QcWjdFLA7CtEjRil_XLz3gydLFCIBjc2Vm3b4hWG00rF/s380/Mwaahaahahaaa%2521+a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="380" data-original-width="380" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfP9vDLpss-_svmYLXhAMzLmwlXobl7i8bWBPjGwGqSbx1VTShApcnGjGpCs5R1vf-9VKt9Rxt4D4XV5Mie4-BDSMxfNuoXab9QcWjdFLA7CtEjRil_XLz3gydLFCIBjc2Vm3b4hWG00rF/s320/Mwaahaahahaaa%2521+a.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">What you need...</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stamps:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Ghoulfriends - Paper Smooches</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Spooky Sweets - My Favorite Things</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink pads:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Picked Raspberry Tim Holtz Distress - Ranger</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Ripe Persimmon</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Seedless Preserves</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Onyx Black - Versafine</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Masking paper:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Stamping Mask Paper - Inkadinkado</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stencil:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Circle Extraordinaire (ST122) - My Favorite Things</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Embellishments:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Crystal Confetti - The Stamp Market</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Sparkle Crystal Clear - Spectrum Noir</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Glossy Accents - Ranger</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Foam sheet</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Cut a piece of white card to measure 4¼" x 5½". Lay down the circle stencil onto the card and secure in place with low tack tape.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Stamp the ghoul in the lower right of the circle. Stamp the ghoul onto masking paper, cut out and place over the original image.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Start to blend the Distress inks within the stencil working from Seedless Preserves to Picked Raspberry ending with the Ripe Persimmon.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> Remove the stencil and mask. Use the stars from the Spooky Sweets set to create a cluster of stars in black ink above the ghoul. Highlight the stars with the Crystal Clear Sparkle.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5</span> Stamp the 'Mwaahaahahaaa!' below the image panel.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">6 </span>Trim the panel to 4" x 5¼", back with a smaller sheet of foam and attach to a 4¼" x 5½" white blank. Add some of the Crystal Confetti to decorate.</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Sparkle Crystal Clear doesn't photograph very well and gives the black a dull greyish tinge. In real life it looked great.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As with a lot of my makes I try and use some older stamps sets such as the Ghoulfriends and newer ones such as the Spooky Sweets. I think it's fun to go back and look in your stash and as there is now more choice now of inks, stencils, dies and embellishments you can give those old stamps a new lease of life.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I have one more Halloween card to share with you and then it is onto the ol' Christmas cards.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you for stopping by and I'll see you soon! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiViiM-0KsgN-g5XLYozxp_jSHW34LpJMvVHIEpWP_pXMX0bjnyvZfPaMqeXlgbt2oyDS_Ub1Or2AAMPRqhDJRFdeyos9k2XYA3Av-11NSNyFx0EPp_8zsCKDep0pZ4Y30OB3o3-9SYePUy/s170/Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiViiM-0KsgN-g5XLYozxp_jSHW34LpJMvVHIEpWP_pXMX0bjnyvZfPaMqeXlgbt2oyDS_Ub1Or2AAMPRqhDJRFdeyos9k2XYA3Av-11NSNyFx0EPp_8zsCKDep0pZ4Y30OB3o3-9SYePUy/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959610845188485216.post-7345316441360536342020-11-03T14:59:00.002+00:002020-11-09T10:32:23.467+00:00Boo!<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello there!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I know that Halloween has been and gone, but I did make a few cards for some friends and I just never got round to posting them up to share with you. So, for the next few posts I will show you the Halloween cards I created.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipuayuhr0_IMOCFX8md4CgkByHJcBpQLlgIn7HKcedHJe6OwqgKzYM9bGcDjWqK6tftV4Ffzh0JgAJs6U4wRbF3by47ZLV9LIE9mPXZa8LiMovuy39I9DjT7Rrpc_Owjms4aX3ziZRHPsX/s1016/Boo%2521.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="893" data-original-width="1016" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipuayuhr0_IMOCFX8md4CgkByHJcBpQLlgIn7HKcedHJe6OwqgKzYM9bGcDjWqK6tftV4Ffzh0JgAJs6U4wRbF3by47ZLV9LIE9mPXZa8LiMovuy39I9DjT7Rrpc_Owjms4aX3ziZRHPsX/w400-h351/Boo%2521.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJsit3bfykECfdz8jqcvl6nI1okdSR_BwXtSps9jxnYEIkbfa5EaC5efls4uiaj1F-VEnV7AiDUiWljs1umF9lOU0U-tDiDBvQBYpcwOMvmIkW32B0td_svbGICd9kuBiFVVYPL1Yi_Ugo/s385/Boo%2521+a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="385" data-original-width="385" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJsit3bfykECfdz8jqcvl6nI1okdSR_BwXtSps9jxnYEIkbfa5EaC5efls4uiaj1F-VEnV7AiDUiWljs1umF9lOU0U-tDiDBvQBYpcwOMvmIkW32B0td_svbGICd9kuBiFVVYPL1Yi_Ugo/s320/Boo%2521+a.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;">What you need...</div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Stamps:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Pumpkinhead by Tim Holtz (CMS309) - Stampers Anonymous</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Chevron Backdrops - Lawn Fawn</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Dies:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Caps Bold - Altenew</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Ink pads:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Marmalade - Concord & 9th</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Onyx Black - Versafine</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Embossing Folder:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Swiss Dots - Cuttlebug</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Sprinkles:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Let's Polka - Little Things from Lucy's Cards</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Sparklets:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Rainbow - Buttons Galore & More</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Card stock:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Black</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">White</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">Extras:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Foam sheet</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Adhesives</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #01ffff; font-family: arial;">What you do:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">1</span> Trim a piece of white card 4¼" x 5½". Apply black ink to the wide chevron stamp and with the card landscape, stamp the image diagonally across the top.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">2</span> Stamp the pumpkin in the lower right corner, again with black ink.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">3</span> Blend the Marmalade ink onto some white card stock fading it towards the bottom. Allow to dry.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">4</span> Die cut the 'B', the 'O' twice and the 'I' from the blended card and again from a foam sheet. Emboss the letters with the Swiss Dots folder.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">5</span> Attach the blended letters to the foam letters.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">6</span> Create a 4¼" x 5½" white landscape bank and cover with black card. Trim the stamped panel to 4" x 5¼" and mat onto the blank.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">7</span> Attach the letters to the blank over the chevrons, using the 'I' as an exclamation mark. Add some orange sequins from the Sparklets Rainbow and orange dots from the Sprinkles Let's Polka.</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Ta da! A spooky card. Keeping the colour scheme to white, black and orange gives the card a fresh look whilst maintaining the Halloween feel.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Okay, I want to promote something now. I was never happy with the bone folders I had in my stash. They always seemed to leave shiny marks on the paper/card stock. I saw that a lot of card makers used a Teflon bone folder, but I couldn't justify paying around £26.00 for one.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I did some searching and found a company based here in Norfolk that specialises in book binding and preservation. They sell two sizes of Teflon bone folders, a medium one for £7.95 and a large one for £8.95 excluding VAT. Even with postage and VAT added I still only paid around £14.94. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">To me, it looks exactly the same as the ones sold for crafting. I love it and no more shiny marks. It scores very smoothly and has some weight to it, perfect for strengthening those folds. The company is called Preservation Equipment Ltd, click <a href="https://www.preservationequipment.com/Catalogue/Equipment-Tools/Hand-Tools/Teflon-Bone-Folders" target="_blank">here</a> to take you to the bone folder page.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Well, that's me for today. I will try to get the other cards uploaded in the next couple of days. Thank you for popping by!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Take care and keep safe x</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3g3gBxoLLs6iWdy-WSvPy2GvlCKZ1umkMz7yRZ2LwvqkDT2hyW92bMtH1_1kev5eG0gQ7BjOjL-VQHghnn_Dr0MIfSlAv82Av5kHV4fQy-n7A2cseE_JaxH8t89SAxnlpi5BHHbbHa2kh/s170/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3g3gBxoLLs6iWdy-WSvPy2GvlCKZ1umkMz7yRZ2LwvqkDT2hyW92bMtH1_1kev5eG0gQ7BjOjL-VQHghnn_Dr0MIfSlAv82Av5kHV4fQy-n7A2cseE_JaxH8t89SAxnlpi5BHHbbHa2kh/s0/Signature.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703125513204677521noreply@blogger.com1