Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Merry and Joy - Ornate and Trendy Trimmings

Hi everyone.  Sharing more cards using some of Penny Black's new release, Merry and Joy.  Today I'm using a sweet stamp set that has three different patterned ornaments, called ornate (30-610), along with matching die (ornate cut out 51-575)

I used a piece of alcohol ink'd yupo paper to stamp the ornaments in permanent black ink.  For some reason, the ink stayed wet, so I quickly pour clear embossing powder over top and used the lowest setting on my heat tool to melt.  Yupo doesn't like getting really hot and can melt.  Luckily that didn't happen. :)

I die-cut the ornaments using the matching die and then used a silver metallic pen to add some details on the ornaments, and to add the silver "cording" for the ornaments to hang (a bit hard to see in the photo).  Also added a silver heat embossed sentiment from merry up (30-622).

The bottom ornament was glued directly onto my card front, the other two are popped up on foam for added dimension.  Then the whole panel was popped up onto a card base.

Close-up ...

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Next up is the trendy trimmings stamp set (30-628).  I used three of the five images to create some fun, square note cards.  Stamped in black and heat embossed in clear, the images were watercoloured using zigs.  I cut them into 2 1/2" squares and added a faux stitching around the edge using a red marker.  The panels are popped up on foam for extra dimension before adhering to the bright greet card base.  A little bit of shimmer paint was added on to the images, but wasn't able to capture in the photo. :)




I hope you've enjoyed seeing some fun and easy cards using these wonderful images.


Penny Black Products:
ornate 30-610
ornate cut out 51-575
merry up 30-622
trendy trimmings 30-628







21 comments:

Viv said...

Lovely cards Loll... you are a braver woman than me putting a heat gun near Yupo! x

Liz said...

Super collection of cards, Loll, great designs. xx

Brenda said...

What a beautiful collection of Christmas cards to add to your stash Loll! I am loving the first one with the ornaments, so beautiful are they. But the other ones I love too because they are so joyful looking and bright. Love! Hugs, Brenda

Marcia Hill said...

Your 3 small note cards are so pretty Loll, but the ornament card is FABULOUS!! I love the blues and greens together and the addition of the silver takes those little baubles to a whole new level! Beautiful, beautiful cards my friend!! :0)

Patti said...

Again, Loll, the stunning papers you created have me drooling!! : ) I also really really like the green card stock you used on your last three cards! sweet design.

Have a great evening : )

Bonnie said...

I love these beautiful ornaments with the silver trimming, Loll! Wonderful detail and dimension! The little note cards are each such fun with their bright colors and stitching!

Robyn Oliver said...

Your three AI ornaments are really lovely Loll, gorgeous rich blue on the white with silver is a great combinations... AND three more lovely cards..quick and simple -as Christmas nears, hugs Robyn

Pat said...

More fabulous cards Loll, and the bright alcohol inked baubles with the added stamped and embossed detail look so pretty, then the three similarly designed note cards but using three different images which look great, and love the red faux stitched detail round the image mats to finish. x

Nstiz said...

Wow have you been busy! Love those ornaments, so classy especially enhanced with the metallic pen! Great idea to use your AI backgrounds. Love the little note cards too! Very well done and beautifully painted. Your stash is growing by leaps and bounds.

nancy littrell said...

Absolutely Stunning ornaments, Loll. I love your colors, alcohol ink background and gel pen details of your 1st card. Your sweet note cards are so fun. I love your green cardstock framing and your hand drawn stitching with your sweet images for your 3 note cards. Thank you for all the inspiration, my friend. Hugs..Nancy

Christine Alexander said...

wonderful ornaments Loll, I've had hit and miss embossing yupo these look gorgeous :) and great little note cards.

kiwimeskreations said...

Loving the ornaments Loll - they look so dramatic on the AI backgrounds - a great save by embossing the ink :) Love the silver highlights and sentiment.
The note cards are gorgeous
Blessings
Maxine

Brenda in IN said...

Beautiful ornaments and I love those note cards. They are so bright and cheerful.

Linda said...

Wow, Loll, those ornaments are so stunning. The colors are so vibrant and beautiful.

Linda said...

Beautiful cards, those ornaments look so pretty xx

Happy Dance said...

These are delights for the eyes, Loll! Those ornaments look fantastic!! With that bit of silver accents on them, they really have another dimension! Really pretty. And your last three are really festive. Love that faux stitching you've done on your panels, too. Really sweet Christmas cards! Love these. xo Bev

Mac Mable said...

Fabulous CAS cards and the green card stock on the last three look so striking x Extra loving the first one and the pretty alcohol ink Christmas balls look amazing ....Stunning card Loll x

TK said...

Fun and fantastic cards -- and your ornaments sure are ornate and beautiful!

Barb Ghig said...

Fabulous collection of cards, Loll! Your little note cards are lovely...so bright, fun and creative! I really LOVE your ornaments! I'm so impressed that you were successful at heat embossing on Yupo, and your silver details are perfect! Beautiful alcohol inking, too...I'll bet they look amazing IRL!

BożenA said...

This card is so beautiful, Loll. I love the high contrast between the white panel of the card and the wonderful, intense colors of the baubles. The cards in green are so joyful :-)
Hugs,
BozenA

Cheryl said...

As usual, I love the examples using alcohol ink and dies, along with the other various cards you make. I draw inspiration all the time. As a matter of fact, I chose to do some alcohol and Yupo cards like yours..., using my dies, cutting slices from a triangle, and adding a die, and they are gorgeous. Making these particular type this year, allows me time to,work on my bigger cards, using alcohol ink on mica pieces, I find along the road. Thanks so much,Loll