Moonlight Silhouette

 Hey Everybody,

Here we are again, with another first for me. Our challenge was to make a sky of some sort. Here is the tutorial I used, called Moonlight Silhouette. I've never made a silhouette card this way.  Have you?

I punched the circle and used the sponge dauber to add night of navy ink around the edges. I stamped the snow from Christmas pines for the background. I added the sentiment with versamark and heat set it with silver embossing powder with glitter in it. I also added glitter to the front of the card which was almost dry. I added the ribbon and bow then the moonlight silhouette of the deer. This will go to a local hospital to be put on a dinner tray.

Stamps: Christmas Pines, Sketched Butterflies

Paper: shimmer paper, night of navy, silver

Paper Size: A2

Ink: versamark, white craft ink

Accessories: Zing silver embossing powder, 2 1/2" circle punch, white with silver edge ribbon, heat tool, Magic Meadows dies, dimensionals, sponge dauber

Techniques: heat embossing, using a negative die cut

Here is the video I used to make my card. It is from Splitcoast Stampers Tutorial Section.

This was a fun card to make. I hope you give this a try.

Blessings,

Sue

Holographic Paper and Stencil Paste

Hey Everybody,

Today I have two cards for you using holographic silver paper and stencil paste. The first one, I stamped the cardinals and colored them with watercolor pencils then used a blender pen to blend the colors. I colored stencil paste with purple paint. I cut out the holographic paper with a die and layered it behind the image panel. I dry embossed the card base with Lacy Brocade embossing folder to go with the lace stencil I used. I found the perfect sentiment but don't know the company who made it. I rounded the edges of the sentiment panel with a corner rounder.

Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs-Cardinal Ornament, Christian sentiment unknown maker

Paper: white, holographic, gorgeous grape

Paper Size: A2

Ink: memento tuxedo black, gorgeous grape

Accessories: SU Lacy Brocade embossing folder, SU watercolor pencils, blender pen, Spotlight on Nature dies, corner rounder, purple paint, paste knife, Tim Holtz-Lace stencil

Techniques: stenciling with paste, coloring, dry embossing

Here is my teapot for the letter T, in the alphabet challenge. The challenge was to make a card with a teapot.

 I added stencil paste to my stencil and layered it onto my holographic paper. I colored the image with SU watercolor pencils then used a blender pen. I added the images with dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment in gorgeous grape ink on gorgeous grape paper. The grape paper was glued to the holographic paper then added to a gorgeous grape card base.

Keywords: ABC23T20 teapot

Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs-Tea Time

Paper: white, gorgeous grape, holographic paper

Paper Size: A2

Ink: memento tuxedo black, gorgeous grape

Accessories: stencil paste, SU-watercolor pencils, blender pen, dimensionals, Hero Arts-Ornate Floral stencil

Techniques: stencil with paste, coloring, fussy cutting

I was looking to see how I could use this holographic paper. I knew I could dry emboss it but wasn't sure how it would look if I used stencil paste on it.  First I tried white stencil paste, then I got brave and added a bit of purple acrylic paint to the white paste.

I like how both of these turned out. I like the look of the stencil paste. You just have to give it time to dry. I put these up out of the way so I wouldn't put my arm in them before they dried. LOL

After I finished with the stencils, I ran them under the tap and washed them before the pasted had a chance to dry. You don't want the paste drying on your stencil.  

If you don't have stencil paste, check out this video on how to make some with just two ingredients.

So there you have it, using stencil paste with holographic paper. I hope you give this a try.

 Blessings,

Sue

The Artist Paul Klee

 Hey Everybody,

My card today is based on a challenge about an artist named Paul Klee.(pronounced clay)

When I looked up Paul Klee, I saw that he did a painting called Cat and Bird. I found a video on how to draw it so I figured, okay, I'll try it. The video can be found here.   Granted, it's so kids can draw this, and she was very good at using basic shapes to make the cat and bird. The idea is you draw your image in black permanent marker then use water based markers with wide color lines. Then you use your water brush to pull the color onto the white paper from the markers you've used. The bird is drawn on the cat's head because the artist wanted to show that the bird was on the cat's mind. So, I made this a Thinking of You card. Here is my card. Stamps: Windowsill Woodlands-Unity Paper: white, basic black Paper Size: A2 Ink: n/a Accessories: Tombow water based markers, sharpie black permanent marker, water brush Techniques: freehand drawing There is a book that was inspired by the art piece. Here's a video with the book read aloud. Now that you've seen the painting, my drawing and the book, what do you think? Are you ready to give this a try? Can you draw this picture as the front of a card? Well, now that you've learned a little bit about this artist, maybe you'll give his style of art a try. Here are a few samples of his famous paintings.  I have to say that it's interesting what people call art. This is art that hangs in museums. Hmmmmm. Well thanks for stopping by today. Blessings, Sue

Perfume and Butterflies

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This is a double challenge card. It is for the ABC challenge where P=Perfume and Tea party Challenge cards for Marilyn using a butterfly.

Stamps: Sketched Butterflies

Paper: black, white, silver, Thoughtful Journey designer series paper

Paper Size: A2

Ink: memento tuxedo black, silver

Accessories: Clear wink of stella, Tinsel Gems, Copic Markers, SU Glass and Gardens embossing folder, LDRS Creative butterfly dies, silver metallic pen. silver metallic marker, sharpie fine line marker

Techniques: dry embossing, die cutting, coloring, direct to paper

I used a line drawing of an old fashioned perfume bottle. It was colored with Copic Markers, silver marker and silver pen. I added clear wink of stella to it also. 

The background is Thoughtful Journey designer paper which was embossed with the Glass and Gardens embossing folder.

                                                 Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper

Glass and Gardens Embossing Folders-on sale on the Last Chance list.

I used direct to paper with my silver ink on this designer paper.

 I cut butterflies from Thoughtful Journey paper and silver. I added Tinsel Gems to the butterfly and card. I stamped Thinking of you on the perfume bottle. The designer series paper is added to black cardstock then to a white card base. This will be sent to Marilyn.

The fun thing about these challenges is that it really gets you to think. When I cut out the perfume bottle, I was wondering what I would put with it. Then I saw the other challenge to use butterflies and my card idea expanded to include butterflies.

When I placed them on the designer series paper, it looked too plain, so I embossed it. The embossing blended in a bit, so I added ink to it.  Little by little my card changed as I put it together.

How do you do cards? Do you have an idea in mind at the start? I do not have a fixed idea. I have a basic idea that is added to as I go along. It's always a surprise for me to see the finished product. 

This type of card making really expands my card making skills and stretches my creativity since I'm not using the same old colors, supplies or layouts.

What would your card look like if you needed to use a perfume bottle that looked old, and butterflies?

I'd love to see what you make.

Thank you for dropping in today.

Blessings,

Sue

Watercolor Background

 Hey Everybody,

Today's card is for a color challenge. The challenge was to use peach pie, pool party and gorgeous grape. The dessert is travel.

I applied water to my watercolor paper then added the colors on top of the watercolor paper. When it dried I added vellum over the top.

 *Tip-After gluing the vellum run it through your embossing machine like you were die cutting. It flattens it beautifully.

 I added the image panel to a black panel then to a white card base. Instead of using a mode of travel, I used a place I've traveled to. 

This will go on a patient dinner tray at a local hospital.

Stamps: Our Daily Bread-Mountain Range

Paper: watercolor paper, black, white

Paper Size: A2

Ink: memento tuxedo black, peach pie, pool party, gorgeous grape

Accessories: paint brush, vellum, glue

Techniques: watercolor

Sometimes when working with watercolor paper, I tape all four sides down to keep the paper from curling. When I'm finished water coloring I  use my heat tool to dry the paper while it's still taped down.

When I use ink pads, I tap an acrylic block onto the ink pad to get some ink. Then I add water with my water brush and mix the ink and water. Then I apply the ink with the water brush. The more water I add, the lighter the ink becomes.

When the image panel is dry, remove the tape and stamp your image. Most times I use a stamping platform so if I want to make the image darker, I can do that.

 I used Memento tuxedo black ink. Sometimes I use Stazon black ink because it's a permanent ink. When I use Stazon, I know I will need to stamp my image several times, especially on watercolor paper, which has an uneven texture.

When adhering the watercolor paper to my card base, I make sure that it is taped on all of the edges to have it lay down flat.

The fun thing about using watercolor paints is, you can use just about any kind you have. You can use the kind you used in grade school, an adult water color set, or something in between.

Well, now it's your turn. What do you have that you can use to watercolor? What stamp set do you envision using for this card?  Sometimes it helps to know the stamp first, so you can plan what paint colors you want to use.

Since I didn't have a choice for this card, it didn't matter what stamp set I used.

Thanks for stopping by today.

I hope you give this a try.

Blessings,

Sue

Another Fun Fold Card

 Hey Everybody,

Today's card is from a Featured Stamper Challenge that came from Julie. You can find the challenge here.

Here is the inspiration for my card.

Here is my card. 

I didn't have the dies for this stamp set, so I fussy cut the different layers. Each layer was added with a dimensional so they each stood out. I liked her idea of using embossed panels behind the image panel. These are optional, but I think they add so much to the card.

I also liked using Warmest Winter Wishes so this could be a card that could be sent all winter long.  I didn't stamp a sentiment on the card because I'm not sure what I'm going to use this for, so I left it blank.

Sometimes that's the best thing to do, just leave it blank until you know who it's going to.

In the video, Dee doesn't show how to add the ribbon nor does she give the measurement of her ribbon. I cut a 5" piece of ribbon and wrapped it behind the white card layer and adhered it with adhesive. Then I took another 5" piece of ribbon and tied it in a simple bow and stuck it to the front of my other ribbon piece with glue dots. 

Paper: white, pretty peacock, SU-Elegant Pine Snowflakes designer series paper

Paper Size: A2

Ink: SU Delicate Pines

Accessories: Couture Creations-A Twiggy Christmas embossing folder, shaded spruce gold edge ribbon, faceted snowflakes-SU

Techniques: fancy fold, dry embossing

I made my card using the video by Dee Slater to make my card. 

I hope you like this idea for a card. See what you have in your stash that you could use to make this card your own.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Blessings,

Sue

What's a Shutter Card?

 Hey Everybody,

The challenge is an Inspiration Challenge which can be found here. I made a shutter card for this challenge.

The video I used is from Lisa's Stamp Studio. It is easier than it looks.

Keywords: IC1037 Christmas doves shutter card

Stamps: Peace on Earth

Paper: white, misty moonlight, SU-Peaceful Garden designer series paper

Paper Size: A2

Ink: misty moonlight

Accessories: Peace on Earth Dies, Misty Moonlight Silver Edged ribbon

Techniques: shutter card

Here is the stamp and die set used for this card.

Here is the paper that I used for this card. It is called Peaceful Garden.

Here is the pretty ribbon used for this card. It is Misty Moonlight with silver edge.

This is one of those cards that is a WOW for the person who receives it. When I finished it I played with it like a kid would because I was amazed at how it worked and that I made it and it worked. LOL

Give it a try, you'll be amazed at how easy it is to make.

Thanks for stopping by today.

I hope you'll come by again soon.

Blessings,

Sue