tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58343290941158919662024-03-18T19:44:30.353-07:00Stamping with LollSharing my love of card making, techniques and experimenting with mixed media products.Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.comBlogger2357125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-65276765457406468532024-03-18T10:00:00.000-07:002024-03-18T10:00:00.133-07:00IDEAS - Embossing Folders<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNgZM1Houdt3gejHWVZhi-Kup6ksqgKj_JZWsRrDdsn0jCF7gQRKci1UfBddspdug0sRUvTcTS5oqu9tjJCXQB2gWDh8MNQmqkWx2qBwRbCKWk0K-DSFMt4oA6m0OWbCKYKPFBy5MArjdP36oPMEHV96jjzXGDjxxyo0fCVB0Ldh1p5jIqT5qerstd6QQ/s600/stampendous_happy_messages2-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNgZM1Houdt3gejHWVZhi-Kup6ksqgKj_JZWsRrDdsn0jCF7gQRKci1UfBddspdug0sRUvTcTS5oqu9tjJCXQB2gWDh8MNQmqkWx2qBwRbCKWk0K-DSFMt4oA6m0OWbCKYKPFBy5MArjdP36oPMEHV96jjzXGDjxxyo0fCVB0Ldh1p5jIqT5qerstd6QQ/s16000/stampendous_happy_messages2-1.jpg" /></a></div>Hi everyone. It's time for the next <a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/03/march-18-e-is-for-embossing-folders.html" target="_blank">IDEAS Challenge with Darnell.</a> This week is <b>"E for Embossing Folders".</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn7d__TK0l0PEfY_Axa1qz3p4b8XkQWEgpyq31Qnadrk8uLvXltaxuQYPnNbavDMlZr8R9BWjzoz1YPkVedt1WzzmM1EF5fZCbI61oRDwDNZcEGbz5_bjGI5M7VyOVol5ngIGbuLXCLQ3zhHbOjOQEGV3EGfJrHS-M_Z8I2jF9Hx1IRzvO779HK1y_EFU/s320/IDEAS_Dolly.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="320" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn7d__TK0l0PEfY_Axa1qz3p4b8XkQWEgpyq31Qnadrk8uLvXltaxuQYPnNbavDMlZr8R9BWjzoz1YPkVedt1WzzmM1EF5fZCbI61oRDwDNZcEGbz5_bjGI5M7VyOVol5ngIGbuLXCLQ3zhHbOjOQEGV3EGfJrHS-M_Z8I2jF9Hx1IRzvO779HK1y_EFU/w200-h151/IDEAS_Dolly.png" width="200" /></a></div>I used an embossing folder (Blossom - Crafts-Too) that was gifted from a friend, embossing a white background panel. This was it's first outing. I love the sweet floral design - perfect for spring cards. I also used a circle die (Butterfly Frond - Memory Box - retired) that I won from a challenge - another first time being used. :) I cut the top layer of the circle die with mixed media paper and then watercoloured the fronds and butterfly with Distress Inks (Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Salvage Patina, Mermaid Lagoon). I layered another circle die-cut from white card to add some depth.<div><br /></div><div>A simple sentiment (Happy Messages - Stampendous) was stamped in white pigment ink onto black card stock and then heat embossed in white. I adhered it to the bottom of the circle die and cut off any excess black card. </div><div><br /></div><div>Close-up ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuGXQec8pa4dnMM-B9EJ0TsQZI_7Yfd3Z6JU0HOHn5EZG8PPwpMdVk17NIHtYlgCVYu4BciI2wq2WnbcNd1i-WHkuVhHd66m5POCkpSAMD6LhIYwggut2s_jQXKRuphCd0r5rIVR8ZOibeQLd-eBGgcijojoCbEIsc2WbuZ1JMksr8lYI7ynfY9gdR48Q/s600/stampendous_happy_messages2-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuGXQec8pa4dnMM-B9EJ0TsQZI_7Yfd3Z6JU0HOHn5EZG8PPwpMdVk17NIHtYlgCVYu4BciI2wq2WnbcNd1i-WHkuVhHd66m5POCkpSAMD6LhIYwggut2s_jQXKRuphCd0r5rIVR8ZOibeQLd-eBGgcijojoCbEIsc2WbuZ1JMksr8lYI7ynfY9gdR48Q/s16000/stampendous_happy_messages2-2.jpg" /></a></div><div><div>Since I have used two NBUS (never-before-used schtuff), I'm sending the above card to <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/03/nbus-challenge-60.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #60.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCcVP8fXuO3hCkZv8JvxAQkNB_xclx7vW0ooPZQU3NToc6L61bnimGvv1rgwyQVRezoUuayjTAm0bDt9KGn5klbuZWtah-SZQEKVXob2FC8LteSCefPvuyiadKc7jT9E8fwJ6ORPIf0Q8spzFh3B-eRE37dlQN95E8M_koxE-JpvtOsR0Usj5gHYFjzFI/s230/nbus.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCcVP8fXuO3hCkZv8JvxAQkNB_xclx7vW0ooPZQU3NToc6L61bnimGvv1rgwyQVRezoUuayjTAm0bDt9KGn5klbuZWtah-SZQEKVXob2FC8LteSCefPvuyiadKc7jT9E8fwJ6ORPIf0Q8spzFh3B-eRE37dlQN95E8M_koxE-JpvtOsR0Usj5gHYFjzFI/w200-h147/nbus.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div>... and I'm sending this to <a href="https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-9th-2024-anything-goes-with-twist.html" target="_blank">Can You Handle the Pressure? Mar.9 Challenge.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilkV-sMoUKT8_xC7fzvTFogkt4yf8H1MRyBkwlC5hqY-WOXGFPAHa4D3zUWUMRO6IjNBJ_FyE6by5cINpsAh8T58yDSqB0kYws9fBSK-7v074z4p-tyoxsNKiLNWm9tAKmA_sTwTaoNFPCq2qwlvMTMEn8O6Uxt4l4cczkNm8wNmzzAyPrle-3mgLU7Jc/s200/cyhtp%20graphic.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="103" data-original-width="200" height="103" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilkV-sMoUKT8_xC7fzvTFogkt4yf8H1MRyBkwlC5hqY-WOXGFPAHa4D3zUWUMRO6IjNBJ_FyE6by5cINpsAh8T58yDSqB0kYws9fBSK-7v074z4p-tyoxsNKiLNWm9tAKmA_sTwTaoNFPCq2qwlvMTMEn8O6Uxt4l4cczkNm8wNmzzAyPrle-3mgLU7Jc/s1600/cyhtp%20graphic.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Happy Messages (Stampendous)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Fabriano 108 lb.); Black card stock (SU!)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Distress Inks: Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Salvaged Patina, Mermaid Lagoon (Tim Holtz); White Pigment ink (Hero Arts Unicorn) <br /><b>Accessories:</b> Blossom (Crafts-Too), Butterfly Frond die (Memory Box - retired), watercolour brushes, white embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/03/march-18-e-is-for-embossing-folders.html" target="_blank">IDEAS Challenge with Darnell</a></div><div><a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/03/nbus-challenge-60.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #60</a></div><div><a href="https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-9th-2024-anything-goes-with-twist.html" target="_blank">Can You Handle the Pressure? Mar. 9 Challenge</a></div></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-10609332289615084592024-03-16T10:00:00.000-07:002024-03-16T10:00:00.147-07:00Penny Black - New Day<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJjDUTRdF0_0IiVExmN7PfW9OsTIHU0s6XfQQ2e-uy5o53sisD_0ZbLya5ObsLVzv_kIJQq46gBj7iM1AxD49UNYeEvM74V1yauwiIx6_6LP-JfrLWKsvjkjugOd2-m7awdxEcwV_0DLyNetQZQBsY0BprQgtkNZLeRlcDmfaZpyhyphenhyphenYDM9AVs6R9yW5LQ/s600/new_day1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJjDUTRdF0_0IiVExmN7PfW9OsTIHU0s6XfQQ2e-uy5o53sisD_0ZbLya5ObsLVzv_kIJQq46gBj7iM1AxD49UNYeEvM74V1yauwiIx6_6LP-JfrLWKsvjkjugOd2-m7awdxEcwV_0DLyNetQZQBsY0BprQgtkNZLeRlcDmfaZpyhyphenhyphenYDM9AVs6R9yW5LQ/s16000/new_day1-1.jpg" /></a></div>Hi everyone. I'm sharing two products from Penny Black's new release - Scent of Spring 2024. The card above uses the lovely stamp <a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=365243" target="_blank">New Day</a>, which is stamped in Versamark and heat embossed in gold. I started by sponging the bottom right corner using Salvaged Patina over a <a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=344097" target="_blank">Background Basics stencil (Penny Black - 25-021)</a>. Distress Inks re-inkers were used to watercolour the flowers and foliage (Shabby Shutters, Mowed Lawn, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Shaded Lilac, and Wilted Violet). Gray Granite (SU!) was used for the watering can.</div><div><br /></div><div>I wanted to add something more to the image, so used the new release embossing folder <a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=365239" target="_blank">Noted (Penny Black 65-005)</a> to dry emboss the whole panel. I wanted the embossing to be subtle, so I ran my card front through my embossing machine a second time, without the embossing folder but with lots of shims to add pressure. This flattened out the dry embossing so it has a softer look, but you can still see it.</div><div><br /></div><div>To finish, the smile die (<a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=365925" target="_blank">Heartfelt - Penny Black 51-093</a>) was cut from gold metallic paper and glued to the bottom of the card. </div><div><br /></div><div>Close-up ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAEnHh5o_ccnKBJrY7elgAJoXccBVo8XreoaRHIhIBzs9H23o8oCgRuvJWve7xmboPn0-swcQsqQ2EB-2I6vEyoM6eFVUOtkIRX-YC8Li1mD9kOd9ObsuuMZiIazDhZhc-LcxmqxyudRAUs2_b81Mgdi5YSmgM4bWC3TWzF6JWs0fzK8Zr4NercQ0z_dY/s600/new_day1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAEnHh5o_ccnKBJrY7elgAJoXccBVo8XreoaRHIhIBzs9H23o8oCgRuvJWve7xmboPn0-swcQsqQ2EB-2I6vEyoM6eFVUOtkIRX-YC8Li1mD9kOd9ObsuuMZiIazDhZhc-LcxmqxyudRAUs2_b81Mgdi5YSmgM4bWC3TWzF6JWs0fzK8Zr4NercQ0z_dY/s16000/new_day1-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>I'm sending this card to <a href="http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/pbsc-march-anything-goesoptional-easter.html" target="_blank">Penny Black Saturday Challenge - March.</a> The optional theme is "Easter" ... I've used Easter colours for my flowers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_mcRp2-xSC-I4S3OtVLjJERyFgNxGhk_1SG56W9YW7VIzJNn_7_qRRs6uQgDARqd9lm2e9wuLV4Y30CwiAZhPMWEzFCknzqySraFJ2txHkYyTHKX0YWMVDRbD3gLjERYuqSEUk9k_ZYs6RK9sS14GGQQOREP3x9kcryyaQcL5ADHIMvLS7fd1SWsvoVE/s232/PB%20Saturday.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="218" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_mcRp2-xSC-I4S3OtVLjJERyFgNxGhk_1SG56W9YW7VIzJNn_7_qRRs6uQgDARqd9lm2e9wuLV4Y30CwiAZhPMWEzFCknzqySraFJ2txHkYyTHKX0YWMVDRbD3gLjERYuqSEUk9k_ZYs6RK9sS14GGQQOREP3x9kcryyaQcL5ADHIMvLS7fd1SWsvoVE/w159-h169/PB%20Saturday.jpg" width="159" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">... and I'm also sending the card to <a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms Challenge - with optional Mood Board #15.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> New Day (Penny Black)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Gold metallic paper (SU!)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Versamark; Distress Reinkers: Shabby Shutters, Mowed Lawn, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Shaded Lilac, Wilted Violet, Salvaged Patina (Tim Holtz), Gray Granite Reinker (SU!)<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Gold embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, watercolour brushes, Background Basics Stencil, Noted Embossing Folder (Penny Black), Heartfelt (smile) die (Penny Black)<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/pbsc-march-anything-goesoptional-easter.html" target="_blank">PBSC - March</a></div><div><a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms Challenge - Optional Mood Board #15</a></div><div><br /></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-80151181349129736352024-03-14T10:00:00.004-07:002024-03-14T10:20:59.451-07:00More Masked Stenciling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9as_ywLBCCVRf0HKis8KEK746W274Qp1sfNRDW7SpZ3A2JOgzP2kmUyCZey9U-VFZ2LdwCNxepi7gT0vvGqOD_qPsO1C3OazDceKAWIGtPCrsZs6hy-SY4lUmPoOqns138nMJGZpAN5pKsiZAXyHOovi7PumFPyZzrAOqbi8MnFUAVkO5yai-f9On3c/s600/aliexpress_hello1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9as_ywLBCCVRf0HKis8KEK746W274Qp1sfNRDW7SpZ3A2JOgzP2kmUyCZey9U-VFZ2LdwCNxepi7gT0vvGqOD_qPsO1C3OazDceKAWIGtPCrsZs6hy-SY4lUmPoOqns138nMJGZpAN5pKsiZAXyHOovi7PumFPyZzrAOqbi8MnFUAVkO5yai-f9On3c/s16000/aliexpress_hello1.jpg" /></a></div>Hi everyone, I'm back with another Masked Stencil card for Group of Seven's February Technique. <div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Please check out the details for the technique on the blog ...</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://groupofsevencardmakers.blogspot.com/2024/02/masked-stenciling.html" target="_blank">Group of Seven Cardmakers</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKbQ66rlBtUvHwkM6tlRkpC9A2CMkF2clkFxgooQ7GkeWt8kMeAxDZuCcFIoNWc3TxHZcvvlo4T7igGMZBTdgcTA5qpB3OsJ3XZEtqyOuIUyilRWFSwcCsThvk-1pRFmsJX0s5fZSncgei4NQ16mya8XBMbvEezXN0fE6r4S9rqnBzolHrhuspF2XU/s600/post%20badge%20updated.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKbQ66rlBtUvHwkM6tlRkpC9A2CMkF2clkFxgooQ7GkeWt8kMeAxDZuCcFIoNWc3TxHZcvvlo4T7igGMZBTdgcTA5qpB3OsJ3XZEtqyOuIUyilRWFSwcCsThvk-1pRFmsJX0s5fZSncgei4NQ16mya8XBMbvEezXN0fE6r4S9rqnBzolHrhuspF2XU/w200-h133/post%20badge%20updated.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>This time I die-cut a "hello" mask and adhered it temporarily to my card front. Peacock Feathers Distress ink was lightly sponged over the card front before adding the Wander & Find stencil (Carta Bella) over top. I added more sponging over the stencil with Distress Inks: Peacock Feathers, Rusty Hinge, and Gathered Twigs. Sponging the masked background first with a light colour allows the masked area to pop. Adding stenciling overtop gives the background so much interest.<div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm adding this card to the linky on the <a href="https://groupofsevencardmakers.blogspot.com/2024/02/masked-stenciling.html" target="_blank">Group of Seven - Masked Stenciling post.</a></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Close-up ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_l5Q2BekslaxaOiL_rFE51dAbzuEABaUDXV3VnsNaQNZG1Bmr3c-hBH_YnqT9o48SG7YNs6gHyI7Pda0MIEy6B-7O8NC7mvsc71hOu97DNUPIxEDTzH6vr5JkZM3di9JIj3nQA9tdrYC-i7H0HljsR_cbJdRTaajlyAHpUlF1lvPNgrtoZiFdeMb20FE/s600/aliexpress_hello2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_l5Q2BekslaxaOiL_rFE51dAbzuEABaUDXV3VnsNaQNZG1Bmr3c-hBH_YnqT9o48SG7YNs6gHyI7Pda0MIEy6B-7O8NC7mvsc71hOu97DNUPIxEDTzH6vr5JkZM3di9JIj3nQA9tdrYC-i7H0HljsR_cbJdRTaajlyAHpUlF1lvPNgrtoZiFdeMb20FE/s16000/aliexpress_hello2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> n/a</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Distress inks: Peacock Feathers, Rusty Hinge, Gathered Twigs (Tim Holtz)<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Wander & Find stencil (Carta Bella), sponge brushes, hello die for mask (AliExpress)<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="https://groupofsevencardmakers.blogspot.com/2024/02/masked-stenciling.html" target="_blank">Group of Seven - Masked Stenciling</a></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-22300469702324188902024-03-11T10:00:00.000-07:002024-03-11T10:24:39.466-07:00IDEAS - Dies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBf3Cs3TJCUX2nGG7whpnPI9YqeRclgDSnyaQl-cgwEEwiHrISINfxQfJNiJ4zGLbzVevbOUC-sp1Gr5BqTj-1HE6repl3hjbWJc69ZiAbGLG_cFsegmAKF_p7BvNVJdpS5rLtxPBncixRTGs9AGJY170EVNB48MDphqErlIwSlY3myQpbEe4a4jH0xoc/s600/lf_simply_sentiments1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBf3Cs3TJCUX2nGG7whpnPI9YqeRclgDSnyaQl-cgwEEwiHrISINfxQfJNiJ4zGLbzVevbOUC-sp1Gr5BqTj-1HE6repl3hjbWJc69ZiAbGLG_cFsegmAKF_p7BvNVJdpS5rLtxPBncixRTGs9AGJY170EVNB48MDphqErlIwSlY3myQpbEe4a4jH0xoc/s16000/lf_simply_sentiments1-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi everyone. It's Monday, which means it's time for the <a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/03/march-11-d-is-for-diesdie-cuts.html" target="_blank">IDEAS Challenge from Darnell.</a> This week is <b>"D" for Dies/Die Cuts"</b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUZPXcBPcq7PHirMFheHfQHc3F0Cxt53q9oRPPZzrnABzJ1mwFwo8z4lUbF3h647BQV7BLmT_30geCuuB8SJ2gLTssrJsl3ERf5tBhGANo5B-x4O2a31CkXzShgNhfEZbX3ZpiibHcRNmdH9q5TBRIw-wzYDkdDKGNbRu__Rq6tn61OtxoXrc4EsXxnvY/s320/IDEAS_Dolly.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="320" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUZPXcBPcq7PHirMFheHfQHc3F0Cxt53q9oRPPZzrnABzJ1mwFwo8z4lUbF3h647BQV7BLmT_30geCuuB8SJ2gLTssrJsl3ERf5tBhGANo5B-x4O2a31CkXzShgNhfEZbX3ZpiibHcRNmdH9q5TBRIw-wzYDkdDKGNbRu__Rq6tn61OtxoXrc4EsXxnvY/w200-h151/IDEAS_Dolly.png" width="200" /></a></div>I went through my NBUS box of dies and found a CoverPlate die (combination of embossing and cutting). This is <a href="https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/products/stitched-diamonds-coverplate-die" target="_blank">Stitched Diamond Coverplate - Pinkfresh Studio.</a> I used it for the background of my butterfly, cut from SeaGrass card stock (Simon Says Stamp). LOVE this colour! The butterfly die-cut is from a friend so I am using both a die and die-cut on this card. :)<div><br /></div><div>I added the beautiful foil die-cut butterfly on top, popping up the wings for added dimension. To finish, I added a gold embossed sentiment (<a href="https://www.lawnfawn.com/products/simply-sentiments" target="_blank">Simply Sentiments - Lawn Fawn</a>), which matched the antennae of the butterfly.</div><div><br /></div><div>Close-up ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPaV1T-JERvODu1-2us7CUsrtqa5lqCK7ENr-bQbIWhQn61yJ0WQzyRt5ZZwGukT00GJGp0UTQOyYhIE24oy7xzhZL-eW_61QN_JBj0LnZ7EJnZ0kSm-CujFyIW2Vzr-CwK8aFFx6uh89mR6DQa0ZC7L-PPUMF8rNhZJPdUO5jLGwYSgdrfHfh8VF8Xqs/s600/lf_simply_sentiments1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPaV1T-JERvODu1-2us7CUsrtqa5lqCK7ENr-bQbIWhQn61yJ0WQzyRt5ZZwGukT00GJGp0UTQOyYhIE24oy7xzhZL-eW_61QN_JBj0LnZ7EJnZ0kSm-CujFyIW2Vzr-CwK8aFFx6uh89mR6DQa0ZC7L-PPUMF8rNhZJPdUO5jLGwYSgdrfHfh8VF8Xqs/s16000/lf_simply_sentiments1-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm also sending this card to <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/03/nbus-challenge-60.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #60</a> - never-before-used schtuff)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58LQBOEwNMV0RE7M8A2OcjNEXuM3DWiMhW1TXCHUaM-lgUSyqoK4RRx8Yoq6IS-EswfHhNWDhZKOatqfYNuGhE8mEnnXJfLI0R_yloi1mE6Sq9PFiKQIz-4QZUn3s7Zo80XD3_OjSbGASnSH9qDXMZxFEjldykCfe6z05Cfw-plsvQUPw-B8gAG9K_Dg/s230/nbus.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58LQBOEwNMV0RE7M8A2OcjNEXuM3DWiMhW1TXCHUaM-lgUSyqoK4RRx8Yoq6IS-EswfHhNWDhZKOatqfYNuGhE8mEnnXJfLI0R_yloi1mE6Sq9PFiKQIz-4QZUn3s7Zo80XD3_OjSbGASnSH9qDXMZxFEjldykCfe6z05Cfw-plsvQUPw-B8gAG9K_Dg/w200-h147/nbus.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>... and to <a href="https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/03/triple-b-march-2024-challenge.html" target="_blank">Triple B March Challenge</a> - I used a butterfly. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Simply Sentiments (Lawn Fawn)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); SeaGrass card stock (Simon Says Stamp)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Versamark<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Stitched Diamond Coverplate (Pinkfresh Studios), Foil Butterfly (gift from friend), Gold embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/03/march-11-d-is-for-diesdie-cuts.html" target="_blank">IDEAS Challenge</a></div><div><a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/03/nbus-challenge-60.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #60</a></div><div><a href="https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/03/triple-b-march-2024-challenge.html" target="_blank">Triple B March Challenge</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-69645232276599507902024-03-09T10:00:00.000-08:002024-03-09T10:09:21.678-08:00Penny Black - Confidant<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx09efhauUNYrWqDuphRaVP6V00s8CUp7CUdmComZgSHfR0yB8okftojeT0Q6KyuhguwgufHfbdMWTwT_RKfh1O3JgkqyH2bqHL-sFspKTuxRsuZnuDEmV3gGTZLe2JbYHevlr8Q3XfGuLRcc1g1T7Vb-4igDWGvxwIPm0zXZnbR6Kw6wCRkhj1iJuldM/s600/confidant1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx09efhauUNYrWqDuphRaVP6V00s8CUp7CUdmComZgSHfR0yB8okftojeT0Q6KyuhguwgufHfbdMWTwT_RKfh1O3JgkqyH2bqHL-sFspKTuxRsuZnuDEmV3gGTZLe2JbYHevlr8Q3XfGuLRcc1g1T7Vb-4igDWGvxwIPm0zXZnbR6Kw6wCRkhj1iJuldM/s16000/confidant1-1.jpg" /></a></div>Hi everyone. I'm sharing two products from Penny Black's new release - Scent of Spring 2024. The card above uses the beautiful stamp <a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=365254" target="_blank">Confidant (40-921)</a>, which is stamped with Versamark and heat embossed in silver. I used Distress Re-inkers to watercolour the birds, flowers and foliage (Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Saltwater Taffy, Abandoned Coral, and Salvaged Patina).</div><div><br /></div><div>To finish the card, I stamped a sentiment (in Versamark) from the newly released set <a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=365241" target="_blank">Super Day (31-044)</a>, and heat embossed in silver. You can see the shine from the silver embossing in the photo below.</div><div><br /></div><div>Close-up ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6P4XsYu-udRJEb9bpSkdPKj2A0-BuCUE-NcJJ4eTbdDhwRFT2fnHn05lpylHc4Lajv20cwkeJuSJsukqizp2bQ_r7H1Gqb8MQiThBWzs1cdfhorscWc0ZkyusgfYOS97Z5_tv1FSx7XxTr5KB2_coXYA3XmpqkrOkd8nGq4w88NdNHcjINDsLYcA8_0Y/s600/confidant1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6P4XsYu-udRJEb9bpSkdPKj2A0-BuCUE-NcJJ4eTbdDhwRFT2fnHn05lpylHc4Lajv20cwkeJuSJsukqizp2bQ_r7H1Gqb8MQiThBWzs1cdfhorscWc0ZkyusgfYOS97Z5_tv1FSx7XxTr5KB2_coXYA3XmpqkrOkd8nGq4w88NdNHcjINDsLYcA8_0Y/s16000/confidant1-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This card is heading to the <a href="http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/pbsc-march-anything-goesoptional-easter.html" target="_blank">Penny Black Saturday Challenge - March.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0aLamErkw7sBH5duLpwVq6uLjt095-I9YHP_qEZdU1txYvvQVbce7JutW_CHSplRnpjdwcm0AqrQTpPVVHJ60gfh0r-GiG5vdolHGiQBFvZLiRFQwprVPcOQljId4RXkTSHx8yroGsN0cjlNncYZF5KBycGCBHQMuRIrSwKNuFSLOA7ltmRpbqIDnWEI/s232/PB%20Saturday.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="218" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0aLamErkw7sBH5duLpwVq6uLjt095-I9YHP_qEZdU1txYvvQVbce7JutW_CHSplRnpjdwcm0AqrQTpPVVHJ60gfh0r-GiG5vdolHGiQBFvZLiRFQwprVPcOQljId4RXkTSHx8yroGsN0cjlNncYZF5KBycGCBHQMuRIrSwKNuFSLOA7ltmRpbqIDnWEI/w163-h173/PB%20Saturday.jpg" width="163" /></a></div>... and also to the <a href="https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/03/triple-b-march-2024-challenge.html" target="_blank">Triple B March Challenge (Birds, Butterflies, and Blooms)</a>. I have both birds and blooms on my card. :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyf3pDNGn1no1FDTvHdTqJWrw9tN_LW-wBBcY1CxUDLKoSg04BrdKMHtQF_5oQavG_8l04sTU80_8su0d4L034BIETEkdRHbf_ho-DS7COGzdOD1BCzsQCYtssWBH57tXsu6NrCvj9Kyi0AovdkQ6muMyrEI-k6WLIKYI8Zn_6ewjM8tQytPleVM8V7w/s124/Triple%20B%20Challenge%20Badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="117" data-original-width="124" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyf3pDNGn1no1FDTvHdTqJWrw9tN_LW-wBBcY1CxUDLKoSg04BrdKMHtQF_5oQavG_8l04sTU80_8su0d4L034BIETEkdRHbf_ho-DS7COGzdOD1BCzsQCYtssWBH57tXsu6NrCvj9Kyi0AovdkQ6muMyrEI-k6WLIKYI8Zn_6ewjM8tQytPleVM8V7w/s1600/Triple%20B%20Challenge%20Badge.jpg" width="124" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">... and one more ... <a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/03/first-signs-of-spring-challenge.html" target="_blank">Double D - First Signs of Spring Challenge.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF0dl458C2fhQoXqljyrWcHYVpLOdtPl6tfV43OjB50KFzvaob6Uk6IBGPC3cgwRt271Q3GAQ7-BtkSIzIU_y2Ewvmq8SRAK7F7V-8AB71X55tTEntX6LdpAlgK2mydI0qsVcgQJDue8GHHlTlwc1gopoy2f82dpWGFisFSkqQ92yhqpdfVta0VA4MVMI/s400/Cards%20DD%20March%2024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="267" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF0dl458C2fhQoXqljyrWcHYVpLOdtPl6tfV43OjB50KFzvaob6Uk6IBGPC3cgwRt271Q3GAQ7-BtkSIzIU_y2Ewvmq8SRAK7F7V-8AB71X55tTEntX6LdpAlgK2mydI0qsVcgQJDue8GHHlTlwc1gopoy2f82dpWGFisFSkqQ92yhqpdfVta0VA4MVMI/w134-h200/Cards%20DD%20March%2024.jpg" width="134" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">* * * * *</span></b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Penny Black Products</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=365254" target="_blank">Confidant (40-921)</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=365241" target="_blank">Super Day (31-044)</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/AVvXsEhECwg3QK5phP4BQJtwcB9goaTW0v5XGDTaUJHltaddNsgEgW9sOEKNfbugd18eg1BFrP8HC8fQavAXiLPTN41WArr6XShqEhz67GgGAhyttnJjOaKt4Cgz4wa3MK_M1VBga7TUSdi-QRzFyIC1bN1IOHUP4QeIHGlTqOXDBO5h1wRhYw0dQP_LXhyaBpg/s394/super%20day.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="378" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhECwg3QK5phP4BQJtwcB9goaTW0v5XGDTaUJHltaddNsgEgW9sOEKNfbugd18eg1BFrP8HC8fQavAXiLPTN41WArr6XShqEhz67GgGAhyttnJjOaKt4Cgz4wa3MK_M1VBga7TUSdi-QRzFyIC1bN1IOHUP4QeIHGlTqOXDBO5h1wRhYw0dQP_LXhyaBpg/w192-h200/super%20day.jpg" width="192" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Confidant, Super Day (both Penny Black)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Fabriano 108lb.)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Versamark; Distress Re-inkers: Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Saltwater Taffy, Abandoned Coral, Salvaged Patina<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Silver embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, watercolour paint brushes<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/pbsc-march-anything-goesoptional-easter.html" target="_blank">Penny Black Saturday Challenge - March</a></div><div><a href="https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/03/triple-b-march-2024-challenge.html" target="_blank">Triple B March Challenge (Birds, Butterflies & Blooms)</a></div><div><a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/03/first-signs-of-spring-challenge.html" target="_blank">Double D Challenges - First Signs of Spring</a></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-4324024990590496782024-03-07T10:00:00.000-08:002024-03-08T12:33:55.534-08:00JOY #5<div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkg04UAxLW3N_ax_iTOm3tlJHsXEc3L7Q-wqKjZ6NKTibLSMINKGMtF9mBTxtoRX0MmQ6VAHCcV9sb2fPqbQs5v3MrexHPJmpXZn2Me8phEvbeGvbC4xBX5bRUhkg52DSYxQpA9XupLUaW4dhOzDK2eRQX5tfytzbKHAZXUcfH4vpg00-6FOmky3ORBU/s600/festive_layering1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkg04UAxLW3N_ax_iTOm3tlJHsXEc3L7Q-wqKjZ6NKTibLSMINKGMtF9mBTxtoRX0MmQ6VAHCcV9sb2fPqbQs5v3MrexHPJmpXZn2Me8phEvbeGvbC4xBX5bRUhkg52DSYxQpA9XupLUaW4dhOzDK2eRQX5tfytzbKHAZXUcfH4vpg00-6FOmky3ORBU/s16000/festive_layering1-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi everyone. I'm back with my fifth card using the <a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=344594" target="_blank">Immense JOY die from Penny Black.</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Today's card was so much fun to make. I LOVE stenciling, so I used the <a href="https://stampersanonymous.com/tim-holtz-layering-stencil-festive-ths029.html" target="_blank">Festive Layering stencil (Tim Holtz)</a> to create my background. I <a href="https://www.stampingwithloll.com/2021/02/februarys-zoom-fun.html" target="_blank">CASED this card</a>, using the same stencil, same technique (<a href="https://groupofsevencardmakers.blogspot.com/p/stencil-sponging-bleed.html" target="_blank">stencil bleed</a>), and similar colours of ink. Then I added the JOY die-cuts over top, Gumball Green (SU!) for the background and white for the word. I wanted the background to show more, so I trimmed the top panel so that a bit of the design peeks out at the top and bottom. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Close-up ...</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZVpp6pwa4oEQTssqddkq2jW_2cmUvIlxb8plXTzaEPYSgtcv34hx0QLi7max6SxrC3lbuKh7rnBCAbkRypUc14cqtQxUZLAjJ4sQMAcS6-5efkdS-mjn57tKWiKvCaANWfikX4mvUI3QHCHZpLJjGq8DJRFA6ip5KSbUMHHczFMtxq55f5cio4Z-aZ6Y/s600/festive_layering1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZVpp6pwa4oEQTssqddkq2jW_2cmUvIlxb8plXTzaEPYSgtcv34hx0QLi7max6SxrC3lbuKh7rnBCAbkRypUc14cqtQxUZLAjJ4sQMAcS6-5efkdS-mjn57tKWiKvCaANWfikX4mvUI3QHCHZpLJjGq8DJRFA6ip5KSbUMHHczFMtxq55f5cio4Z-aZ6Y/s16000/festive_layering1-2.jpg" /></a></div><div>I'm sending this card to the <a href="https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/03/peace-on-earth-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">Peace on Earth Challenge #59.</a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJHlQcPXOHTlrhVRY6khcaDClClS6NJK5giuDgkIlYdnI1sMugdnvP7pVJRkGJ-kbyLoI7_LY_3zPR1-xvImh4I2r19YRofzO0UgSFQ_WRDYiG_DvooT200w4ZOOixnyJKVxCXAn4X89wjPTf3UukBjJ2UI95S4VaY6TYtnFTZTAA7gsAzGnFczJ1mKI/s458/POE%20Grn%20Mar%2024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="344" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJHlQcPXOHTlrhVRY6khcaDClClS6NJK5giuDgkIlYdnI1sMugdnvP7pVJRkGJ-kbyLoI7_LY_3zPR1-xvImh4I2r19YRofzO0UgSFQ_WRDYiG_DvooT200w4ZOOixnyJKVxCXAn4X89wjPTf3UukBjJ2UI95S4VaY6TYtnFTZTAA7gsAzGnFczJ1mKI/w150-h200/POE%20Grn%20Mar%2024.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Edited to add: </b> Sending this card over to <a href="http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/just-us-girls-challenge-717-color-week.html" target="_blank">Just Us Girls #717 - Color Week.</a> Thanks Ina!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWSms65z0bvHHHtaAAIn3aixTH9-KdAviGx9s05FFpmcJLTKgPbyguC1IiJCtyTS7lkZ0cegzWuOcSIxjVwLnTk5La0kAzi1NEcSZSDn-3YgdtUB7A4bTzAxkFmPEksu_xycbDDN0fuv4vnWF4EEZ5rsSmRvPDGvGS4fyBoZuDtkPW_epwA36X8m64yk/s320/JUGS%20717.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="320" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWSms65z0bvHHHtaAAIn3aixTH9-KdAviGx9s05FFpmcJLTKgPbyguC1IiJCtyTS7lkZ0cegzWuOcSIxjVwLnTk5La0kAzi1NEcSZSDn-3YgdtUB7A4bTzAxkFmPEksu_xycbDDN0fuv4vnWF4EEZ5rsSmRvPDGvGS4fyBoZuDtkPW_epwA36X8m64yk/w186-h145/JUGS%20717.png" width="186" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> n/a</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Gumball Green card stock (SU!)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Distress Inks (Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness), Gathered Twigs, Ground Espresso, Chipped Sapphire (Tim Holtz)<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Immense JOY die (Penny Black), detail sponge brushes<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Challenges:</b></div><div><a href="https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/03/peace-on-earth-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">Peace on Earth Challenge #59</a></div><div><a href="http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/just-us-girls-challenge-717-color-week.html" target="_blank">Just Us Girls #717 - Color Week</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-26157546124272241922024-03-04T10:00:00.000-08:002024-03-04T10:00:00.238-08:00IDEAS - Inks / Colour Mediums<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd0WXdfSlNnZF18SGLPwz0qMMF-ZfOvEWq7AgAjhgCVV4a_3Y91Eap0f3-zMLtK_14lgB-HO_hhmanbDZOA9yvOte7KwB0txf6CfI99ULbr9Q1fQqqK1QrBb1QO150tQFaoBIpinPBKtIogyz8aEORUomplEeyvBdNCeCTsCRFIf0E1CkbURyhAU4FaBo/s600/delicate_beauty1-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd0WXdfSlNnZF18SGLPwz0qMMF-ZfOvEWq7AgAjhgCVV4a_3Y91Eap0f3-zMLtK_14lgB-HO_hhmanbDZOA9yvOte7KwB0txf6CfI99ULbr9Q1fQqqK1QrBb1QO150tQFaoBIpinPBKtIogyz8aEORUomplEeyvBdNCeCTsCRFIf0E1CkbURyhAU4FaBo/s16000/delicate_beauty1-1.jpg" /></a></div>Hi everyone. I'm back with another card following Darnell's IDEAS Challenge.</div><div><b>Today is "I" - Inks / Color Mediums.</b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2t13I8SCRxZZ_gqSXOFx4OYfovotUraZxL7qE33bwzEnp-cOTuntGjC1Qj0gkxDMuPT0edcYmBjXU-80l5G-gbl49XHEXxDx2uDaDtZLx9UybTHDE5RpwcjCBKyWgqrV-OE9EGfZ-wyngZHnLwekQc1ntC5wmMHDJt3Np_VmRIAXM_qgdptXC2MgaTwg/s320/IDEAS_Dolly.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="320" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2t13I8SCRxZZ_gqSXOFx4OYfovotUraZxL7qE33bwzEnp-cOTuntGjC1Qj0gkxDMuPT0edcYmBjXU-80l5G-gbl49XHEXxDx2uDaDtZLx9UybTHDE5RpwcjCBKyWgqrV-OE9EGfZ-wyngZHnLwekQc1ntC5wmMHDJt3Np_VmRIAXM_qgdptXC2MgaTwg/w200-h151/IDEAS_Dolly.png" width="200" /></a></div>I recently bought two different sizes of 8 colours of POSCA pens (acrylic paint pens). These pens are opaque and this is the first time I've used them to colour an image. They are easy to use ... and they definitely cover over a dark or busy background with solid colours. <div><br /></div><div>I used a leftover smooshed panel of pearl alcohol inks as my background, stamped with <a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=343717" target="_blank">Delicate Beauty (Penny Black)</a> in black ink and clear heat embossed. It's the first time I've used this stamp as well. :) Coloured the image and then cut a piece from my panel to use as the sentiment banner, stamping from the same stamp set as above.</div><div><br /></div><div>Close-up ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHLyZPfIkL-WXFXYHr8Dsj8TWQwkhzGC0MhAdu8bLwt4_RwXLvsgE0zRaJfHOhuVZiPifxKvdLIzR5JIYuBkxvKclT9AAyYPl7SLSAIQZkotlgQxCgDPss_iYRw2AgVI4UN7a4mIYCZeUVGmstuEkHwE1imxd4oWMznE3bbA38YTfDfzoKbpFK0kIYcvw/s600/delicate_beauty1-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHLyZPfIkL-WXFXYHr8Dsj8TWQwkhzGC0MhAdu8bLwt4_RwXLvsgE0zRaJfHOhuVZiPifxKvdLIzR5JIYuBkxvKclT9AAyYPl7SLSAIQZkotlgQxCgDPss_iYRw2AgVI4UN7a4mIYCZeUVGmstuEkHwE1imxd4oWMznE3bbA38YTfDfzoKbpFK0kIYcvw/s16000/delicate_beauty1-2.jpg" /></a></div><div><div>I have used two NBUS items, so I'm sending this card to <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/03/nbus-challenge-60.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #60.</a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjobMDB-4rbF5XE0fw3MWPYOB0NuRWIa0_7lH3RB7W43mJRriLZ4P-sv1jqG9loOKa3hyiEXlBOwR7DrLbaYvywi5jpWT3vcUXU107rrOulIBg5OoqAZ8-ItGm9w8yjoGrHy1OvlrpkmgQyJaJl6JsXblNtdy9RnfNfuIGwXIx4efsPRpi7obh6gIjTgdI/s230/nbus.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjobMDB-4rbF5XE0fw3MWPYOB0NuRWIa0_7lH3RB7W43mJRriLZ4P-sv1jqG9loOKa3hyiEXlBOwR7DrLbaYvywi5jpWT3vcUXU107rrOulIBg5OoqAZ8-ItGm9w8yjoGrHy1OvlrpkmgQyJaJl6JsXblNtdy9RnfNfuIGwXIx4efsPRpi7obh6gIjTgdI/w200-h147/nbus.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Delicate Beauty (Penny Black)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Coated card stock<br /><b>Ink:</b> Black (Memento); POSCA paint pens (red, green, white)<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/03/nbus-challenge-60.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #60</a></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-21058073419057530892024-02-28T10:00:00.122-08:002024-03-05T11:59:26.987-08:00Masked Stenciling - Group of Seven<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJxD_yImmr8fzl2d-o06dsI_hx5PtWwfoFC5UtFkB0Srx-lYrwzwjFLhbg_8FeEj0CWj-J2PAnTlZdUprojnq-_aQM4B-_SwQXV_OmOm93K0UzNWhDmcprQf53toIXfFYtWi0QN5ZmZioqpCvtUCJKj0YEC8sLe5RSEokuRPDk5-EJ-RdfEnIB8zwsGw/s600/cb_rainy_day_play1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJxD_yImmr8fzl2d-o06dsI_hx5PtWwfoFC5UtFkB0Srx-lYrwzwjFLhbg_8FeEj0CWj-J2PAnTlZdUprojnq-_aQM4B-_SwQXV_OmOm93K0UzNWhDmcprQf53toIXfFYtWi0QN5ZmZioqpCvtUCJKj0YEC8sLe5RSEokuRPDk5-EJ-RdfEnIB8zwsGw/s16000/cb_rainy_day_play1-1.jpg" /></a></div>Hi everyone. Welcome to a new month at <a href="https://groupofsevencardmakers.blogspot.com/2024/02/masked-stenciling.html" target="_blank">Group of Seven Cardmakers.</a> The group is having fun playing with new-to-us techniques and products and love sharing our experiences with you.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div>Please check out the details for the technique on the blog ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://groupofsevencardmakers.blogspot.com/2024/02/masked-stenciling.html" target="_blank">Group of Seven Cardmakers</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKbQ66rlBtUvHwkM6tlRkpC9A2CMkF2clkFxgooQ7GkeWt8kMeAxDZuCcFIoNWc3TxHZcvvlo4T7igGMZBTdgcTA5qpB3OsJ3XZEtqyOuIUyilRWFSwcCsThvk-1pRFmsJX0s5fZSncgei4NQ16mya8XBMbvEezXN0fE6r4S9rqnBzolHrhuspF2XU/s600/post%20badge%20updated.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKbQ66rlBtUvHwkM6tlRkpC9A2CMkF2clkFxgooQ7GkeWt8kMeAxDZuCcFIoNWc3TxHZcvvlo4T7igGMZBTdgcTA5qpB3OsJ3XZEtqyOuIUyilRWFSwcCsThvk-1pRFmsJX0s5fZSncgei4NQ16mya8XBMbvEezXN0fE6r4S9rqnBzolHrhuspF2XU/s320/post%20badge%20updated.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div>This month, the Group of Seven have been inspired by an amazing card artist, Pat (<a href="http://colourfulcardcreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Colourful Card Creations</a>)! Welcome Pat! Thanks for joining us this month!</div><div><br /></div><div>I first saw this beautiful card below on Pat's blog. The Group of Seven were excited to try out this uniquely creative technique.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have admired Pat's cards and followed her blog for many years. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://colourfulcardcreations.blogspot.com/2023/10/stencilled-birches.html" target="_blank">Pat's Inspirational Card</a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazFOaZsmDQvC9TVK0yZtazAAWxqTOkdg32fd15ncvNs2u4jENkp5l5tY9hQ-0N3cV1UykUv5vvTCL489qcyx7fK4qyJvII3NQTsbNbKzEMXUjrXR0qzagQahkmeh9HPFgiQDkK9Sz6QdgAL7IC4_luk06Trv2VDgfGMiwGv2sr4qTvFK_rjDQl6Ua9vM/s400/Feb_2024_Pat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="336" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazFOaZsmDQvC9TVK0yZtazAAWxqTOkdg32fd15ncvNs2u4jENkp5l5tY9hQ-0N3cV1UykUv5vvTCL489qcyx7fK4qyJvII3NQTsbNbKzEMXUjrXR0qzagQahkmeh9HPFgiQDkK9Sz6QdgAL7IC4_luk06Trv2VDgfGMiwGv2sr4qTvFK_rjDQl6Ua9vM/w168-h200/Feb_2024_Pat.jpg" width="168" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's <b>what I learned</b> when I experimented with this technique ...</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><ul><li>The masked shape is part of the design of the card.</li><li>It's important to add the mask first, then add stencil over top before sponging the design.</li><li>To make your masked area pop, sponge a light colour once your mask is in place BEFORE you add your stencil over top. Then add more sponging over the stencil. </li><li>I die-cut the curved masks for my designs but you can also hand-cut (or die-cut) any shape you like.</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">* * * * *</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>For the card above, I die-cut a curve and used it as a mask over my card front. I placed a splash stencil over top. I thought it worked perfectly as large raindrops falling on my little girl with her rubber boots and umbrella (<a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/simon-says-stamp-rainy-days-wafer-die-sssd112389" target="_blank">Rainy Days die - Simon Says Stamp</a>). I used Zigs to colour the girl's boots, coat and legs, but it was easier to sponge colour (Carved Pumpkin, Ripe Persimmon DIs) onto the umbrella. I used my white Posca paint pen to add the dots. I finished with a fun sentiment (retired), stamped in black and heat embossed with clear.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is the first time using this sweet die (I've had it for a while!). Sending this card to <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #59.</a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOLuHTnbGvk9BPJJe74wQTFRAO1ji9ysUVNpzqrw93aEl1KO3FOFG6rStm8nvabrLmM6uEqURIRRkiPIfv1lc8aJOQDND6G1F1v8oNqgkZtg-t460LC3PDm03H2PuIuvqUxi-x5FhoxHdCCEKpZrhNM76iaeesDDkzoFws9y7VwSEYyB3-cSurFe8ujuE/s230/nbus.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOLuHTnbGvk9BPJJe74wQTFRAO1ji9ysUVNpzqrw93aEl1KO3FOFG6rStm8nvabrLmM6uEqURIRRkiPIfv1lc8aJOQDND6G1F1v8oNqgkZtg-t460LC3PDm03H2PuIuvqUxi-x5FhoxHdCCEKpZrhNM76iaeesDDkzoFws9y7VwSEYyB3-cSurFe8ujuE/s1600/nbus.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">* * * * *</span></b></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/AVvXsEgUHeNIdtAcTnFZE6IkrhuOfVic6NY4jYOwonv6S2eRWmA4UIuZHWkPur0xiBJcgJ5_qtlYZZ96KSIte_eImdCZlyUWEwAddXx6oVfpRGzK-V2NuecxtyOMdr8cP5Dubkk71F_96_Q9lXaL16ena9WzVV_vr79WZe3O76JHWwyKQFBii9c5DBUP2ivUNP0/s600/gratitude1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUHeNIdtAcTnFZE6IkrhuOfVic6NY4jYOwonv6S2eRWmA4UIuZHWkPur0xiBJcgJ5_qtlYZZ96KSIte_eImdCZlyUWEwAddXx6oVfpRGzK-V2NuecxtyOMdr8cP5Dubkk71F_96_Q9lXaL16ena9WzVV_vr79WZe3O76JHWwyKQFBii9c5DBUP2ivUNP0/s16000/gratitude1-1.jpg" /></a></div>I made a second masked stencil card using a curved mask cut with a snowdrift die. :) I used the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/simon-says-stamp-stencil-fading-florals-ssst221542" target="_blank">Fading Florals stencil (Simon Says Stamp)</a>, sponging with Distress inks (Shabby Shutters, Ripe Persimmon, Mustard Seed, Crackling Campfire). I used my white Posca paint pen to add a few details to the stenciling and then stamped the sentiment (<a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=342124" target="_blank">Gratitude - Penny Black</a>) in more Crackling Campfire ink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sending the above card to <a href="http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/02/seize-birthday-278-red-as-main-color.html" target="_blank">Seize the Birthday Challenge #278.</a> No topping this time. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwnKDp8LxPZHARdokOpsrjpFir3gxX4axbfl5fbnZ5OyA7XPiBiEeFWls5oC2yl906IaWVp-kK1EQQ4tEvACmycCUsnaZx4-isFqZ5VXyth_o2GyDur7nyRVYhn7g0rO_ZMChVIAbjNPNJrBj3Zx23VaKIoIVCVX5Wn2Q0AMcC1t0vVI4Coi2VjZoP8kk/s300/STB-AnythingGoes.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwnKDp8LxPZHARdokOpsrjpFir3gxX4axbfl5fbnZ5OyA7XPiBiEeFWls5oC2yl906IaWVp-kK1EQQ4tEvACmycCUsnaZx4-isFqZ5VXyth_o2GyDur7nyRVYhn7g0rO_ZMChVIAbjNPNJrBj3Zx23VaKIoIVCVX5Wn2Q0AMcC1t0vVI4Coi2VjZoP8kk/w200-h200/STB-AnythingGoes.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">* * * * *</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">... and one more card ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmN9v7LiYx6iCIzLdhyR22FmFNn9CB16KvR1fvQV4rjvJsZv3KpEwf-LMXApULN-rmlx7bHfuFztR4uuLFyffEkxfayqIzk4n5vY7vBF5AeXA-vquHrP4DkW4ZOPKPoOSMBBvRvdCPshOkt5supPV-EyR_CvtI_z5iQplQQ4U59B1njiV7V_QRAIiCGrk/s600/believe1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmN9v7LiYx6iCIzLdhyR22FmFNn9CB16KvR1fvQV4rjvJsZv3KpEwf-LMXApULN-rmlx7bHfuFztR4uuLFyffEkxfayqIzk4n5vY7vBF5AeXA-vquHrP4DkW4ZOPKPoOSMBBvRvdCPshOkt5supPV-EyR_CvtI_z5iQplQQ4U59B1njiV7V_QRAIiCGrk/s16000/believe1-1.jpg" /></a></div><div>I first cut two masks from the same curve die. Placed one over the bottom of the card (for a snowhill), and the second one on the right side of the card as part of the overall design.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>For the stencil, I used a tree die (<a href="https://wholesalecraftingsupplies.com/products/tree-frame-die-gina-marie-designs?_pos=1&_sid=fb7aa88f8&_ss=r" target="_blank">Tree Frame - Gina Marie Designs</a>) that I cut from Yupo. Yupo is made of plastic and it makes great stencils from dies because it never rips and after inking you can wipe the ink off with a damn cloth or paper towel ... and then it's ready to use again! :)</div><div><br /></div><div>I used the colours of the rainbow to sponge over the tree stencil (Distress Inks: Salty Ocean, Wilted Violet, Fired Brick, Picked Raspberry, Carved Pumpkin, Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn ... then a little more of the Salty Ocean). I removed the stencil and splattered with diluted white acrylic paint and gold acrylic paint. Once dry, I stamped the sentiment (<a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=341631" target="_blank">Believe - Penny Black</a>) in gold delicata ink.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sending this card to <a href="https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-challenge-stencils-or.html" target="_blank">Christmas Craft Creations - Stencils or Embossing Folders.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqrDbwz-NUyGn4kJ3tsaoI7xRsWEwx7Ud4kV6AvqbKzSjRwc52L8lrDzV2mL7XvT9ge448RCnpeHduEi14baYEEvUqBX-qr5oOH40uRCI8H2FstKaZ7V-ZSeZILbTE-kVz_xASVQ6tHJpBM5W4muidxYsyzcLuC8EDdtrmfA0DbCskR8-wmTKsNGtBskA/s400/CCCC%20Feb2024.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="295" data-original-width="400" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqrDbwz-NUyGn4kJ3tsaoI7xRsWEwx7Ud4kV6AvqbKzSjRwc52L8lrDzV2mL7XvT9ge448RCnpeHduEi14baYEEvUqBX-qr5oOH40uRCI8H2FstKaZ7V-ZSeZILbTE-kVz_xASVQ6tHJpBM5W4muidxYsyzcLuC8EDdtrmfA0DbCskR8-wmTKsNGtBskA/w200-h148/CCCC%20Feb2024.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>... and sending it also to <a href="https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/rudolph-days-february-challenge.html">Rudolph Days Challenge.</a> Thanks to Helen for taking over for Maureen!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8URw8B1ydTPCNaV_7E1SdKFbIP8uTZOejvyqEcgM4X3fBFkQm9k3-WM8kg9iuGMFHkwEVUxRdaJYVWDFKHEkIj5jiHONBc3dbQ5fyRiAkwE_AzJomtRodnlP_01IgemKCXioj9nx4j52BjQne1ZVkaZEoqgv4qsb60iFgTJpR8k-kTYLezUHyt2PwCPE/s200/Rudolph%20Days.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8URw8B1ydTPCNaV_7E1SdKFbIP8uTZOejvyqEcgM4X3fBFkQm9k3-WM8kg9iuGMFHkwEVUxRdaJYVWDFKHEkIj5jiHONBc3dbQ5fyRiAkwE_AzJomtRodnlP_01IgemKCXioj9nx4j52BjQne1ZVkaZEoqgv4qsb60iFgTJpR8k-kTYLezUHyt2PwCPE/s1600/Rudolph%20Days.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div>I had a lot of fun with this technique. Thanks for the inspiration Pat!!</div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>If you would like to <b>subscribe by email</b>,</div><div>please fill out the subscription form in the upper right sidebar.</div><div>Make sure to add "<b><u>subscribe</u></b>" to the message.</div><div>It is also important to add <b><u>SWL1subscribers@gmail.com</u></b> to your contact list</div><div>so Google recognizes the address and delivers the updates.</div><div><br /></div><div>To <b>unsubscribe</b>, please use the same form making sure to add</div><div>"<u><b>unsubscribe</b></u>" to the message.</div><div>Thank you.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Card #1:</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Rainy Day Play (Clearly Besotted)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Distress inks: Salvaged Patina, Salty Ocean,Carved Pumpkin, Spiced Marmalade (Tim Holtz); Zigs: Bright yellow, Flesh <br /><b>Accessories:</b> Curve die (My Favorite Things), Splash stencil (Silhouette America), sponges, scrap paper for curve mask; Rainy Days die (Simon Says Stamp), Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool<br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Card #2:</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Gratitude (Penny Black)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Distress inks: Shabby Shutters, Ripe Persimmon, Mustard Seed, Crackling Campfire (Tim Holtz)<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Fading Florals stencil (Simon Says Stamp), detail sponge brushes, Snowdrift die (MFT), scrap paper for curve mask, white Posca pen</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Card #3:</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Believe (Penny Black)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Yupo<br /><b>Ink:</b> Distress inks: Salty Ocean, Wilted Violet, Fired Brick, Picked Raspberry, Carved Pumpkin, Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn (Tim Holtz); Delicata Gold Ink (Tsukineko)</div><div><b>Accessories:</b> Tree Frame die (Gina Marie Designs), sponges, scrap paper for curve masks, white acrylic paint, gold acrylic paint, splatter brush</div><div><br /><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="https://groupofsevencardmakers.blogspot.com/2024/02/masked-stenciling.html" target="_blank">Group of Seven - Masked Stenciling</a></div><div><a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #59</a></div><div><a href="http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/02/seize-birthday-278-red-as-main-color.html" target="_blank">Seize the Birthday #278</a></div><div><a href="Christmas Craft Creations - theme - monthly starting 2nd Wed." target="_blank">Christmas Craft Creations - Stencils or Embossing Folders</a></div><div><a href="https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/rudolph-days-february-challenge.html" target="_blank">Rudolph Days February Challenge</a></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-27956178893733538392024-02-26T10:00:00.000-08:002024-02-27T11:43:09.554-08:00IDEAS - Anything Goes<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMzxUVXFm64a72Ua-gU4-KFL79Q2MKv1aarJLxmgAAAwEpWh8ePtBzlRV9w_a-EeA2-jD0jY_Z2stidyk2c8Ktk3vuBLbbVzD95S_RZ2-kA5gFL2QY10Bh6oenUHgbpdi0Aduy6z1si7Oq_XnXQx0D9U_dzCzsI1UISunWd9Gt_HzbWMUY6n_6TrG4uA/s600/special_sentiments1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMzxUVXFm64a72Ua-gU4-KFL79Q2MKv1aarJLxmgAAAwEpWh8ePtBzlRV9w_a-EeA2-jD0jY_Z2stidyk2c8Ktk3vuBLbbVzD95S_RZ2-kA5gFL2QY10Bh6oenUHgbpdi0Aduy6z1si7Oq_XnXQx0D9U_dzCzsI1UISunWd9Gt_HzbWMUY6n_6TrG4uA/s16000/special_sentiments1-1.jpg" /></a></div>Hi everyone. Today I'm playing along with <a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/02/february-26-is-for-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">Darnell's IDEAS Challenge</a> to use NBUS items. <b>This week is "A" - Anything Goes.</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Since Stencils are listed for the fifth Monday (which only happens a couple of times a year), I thought I'd use a NBUS stencil for today's card as my Anything Goes. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtpDSMwg_L5xJ2YnyvLrcn41rmjvdAC_lEprbvZTz6znBIHMxUA1cJoGwUM_s7NNmdpI82LQ23AbkNqPO8HRflqclnENRsQYZ3WF0VV82DoT04CicTno54PLlr2ENFosrjZvLiFbr5p8CZPQ_bqjt5uzAmqhfbpektlOG0I0CYh0NElfDs-wltCL8_teI/s320/IDEAS_Dolly.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="320" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtpDSMwg_L5xJ2YnyvLrcn41rmjvdAC_lEprbvZTz6znBIHMxUA1cJoGwUM_s7NNmdpI82LQ23AbkNqPO8HRflqclnENRsQYZ3WF0VV82DoT04CicTno54PLlr2ENFosrjZvLiFbr5p8CZPQ_bqjt5uzAmqhfbpektlOG0I0CYh0NElfDs-wltCL8_teI/w200-h151/IDEAS_Dolly.png" width="200" /></a></div>I bought this layering stencil <a href="https://thegreetery.com/collections/stencils/products/leaves-all-around-stencil?_pos=1&_sid=2e2373d60&_ss=r" target="_blank">(Leaves All Around - The Greetery)</a> several months ago. This is it's first outing. It's a beautiful image to frame any large sentiment, die-cut, or other stamped images. I used Distress Inks: Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Saltwater Taffy, and Abandoned Coral to sponge the three layers of stencils. Easy, peasy ... and very fast. This card took less than 10 minutes to make, which is rare for me. :)<div><br /></div><div>I stamped the sentiment (<a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=342695" target="_blank">Special Sentiments - Penny Black</a>) in Gathered Twigs Distress Oxide ink. I sponged a scrap of paper with Saltwater Taffy ink, die-cut the small heart, and then sponged Abandoned Coral ink around the outside edges of the heart.</div><div><br /></div><div>Close-up ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiUbFAnzwSIVhTvNXya-TBCwDVXKLDAC2IgjTUqn0e3N7rFcFE444RFyhgDKCQCFLEu9acGobnvNNel1Y6_mjQj8aN_FZkiFFW8aaCXBOrimE_l2TrIz1z6vQ7zMXewltJ3qdnLke4ctYjpNY8JOjXDKFkG10v9FR0X3V5-BBX4rSCxnzmUe3Hz-8KaBQ/s600/special_sentiments1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiUbFAnzwSIVhTvNXya-TBCwDVXKLDAC2IgjTUqn0e3N7rFcFE444RFyhgDKCQCFLEu9acGobnvNNel1Y6_mjQj8aN_FZkiFFW8aaCXBOrimE_l2TrIz1z6vQ7zMXewltJ3qdnLke4ctYjpNY8JOjXDKFkG10v9FR0X3V5-BBX4rSCxnzmUe3Hz-8KaBQ/s16000/special_sentiments1-2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>I'm also sending this card to <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #59</a> (never-before-used-schtuff). :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimrvSxwa-wRzDzl7bBZVFfAv1AE4Atx0SUNHMab9HQNUopMJXEmzRcoXver-jQTe4EBGKK0KiqtPf2jzAoi5k7Hl46TeyuY3bd8S8njbjDUC03HMp7BCKRM7fTbxvZhKW-tF3lRgUAReqNdHwqps10NH84XLienVOFAnowwGVxgF2oVQepxfMTYCyU8R0/s230/nbus.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimrvSxwa-wRzDzl7bBZVFfAv1AE4Atx0SUNHMab9HQNUopMJXEmzRcoXver-jQTe4EBGKK0KiqtPf2jzAoi5k7Hl46TeyuY3bd8S8njbjDUC03HMp7BCKRM7fTbxvZhKW-tF3lRgUAReqNdHwqps10NH84XLienVOFAnowwGVxgF2oVQepxfMTYCyU8R0/s1600/nbus.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div><br /></div>... and ... sending to <a href="https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-stencil-fun-challenge.html" target="_blank">February Stencil Fun Challenge - where the optional theme is "Love / Hearts".</a> :)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixtfkJlt2Z4hW7ZRJIblAahJB-HW0CJOmYqMNm_CZLAopt0r1c5wPGMKhRGVwsFaa00PMej_LMXFm62Tr5jQWPZ2AalnoYy_7s9ecHPxF_POfMWl7ahzQ_59-rldoAlT7CqhOVnuy-BPJwY6f5JYU2DxCjnQPssqxB_uYrdH2mxcJSynEVPohsF9OYxtQ/s250/Stencil%20Fun.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="163" data-original-width="250" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixtfkJlt2Z4hW7ZRJIblAahJB-HW0CJOmYqMNm_CZLAopt0r1c5wPGMKhRGVwsFaa00PMej_LMXFm62Tr5jQWPZ2AalnoYy_7s9ecHPxF_POfMWl7ahzQ_59-rldoAlT7CqhOVnuy-BPJwY6f5JYU2DxCjnQPssqxB_uYrdH2mxcJSynEVPohsF9OYxtQ/s1600/Stencil%20Fun.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Edited to add:</b> Entering into the <a href="http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/just-us-girls-challenge-715-anything.html" target="_blank">JUGS Challenge #715 - Anything Goes Stencil Week</a>, hosted by Bobby.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIyZxJkCdfagdiDRstsdUYyBaEWAz71XkSjK4IaUvBQ2I-sJmrwccXeWXxhZoVWOgjMx7wji-qSf6qmaKyx5TBNWHKhkdhEc6uxp4YWkK9Eh6qSbFNpVVWuMcrKoXpjMozlQvPdQb64jQp96qkTMehyphenhyphenQf6nuphbrFNE5qeaKp3emMCnibul4a3lhE7Lp8/s320/JUGS715.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Special Sentiments (Penny Black)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Distress Inks: Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Saltwater Taffy, Abandoned Coral; Gathered Twigs Distress Oxide Ink (all from Tim Holtz)<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Leave All Around Stencil set (The Greetery), sponges, small heart die<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/02/february-26-is-for-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">Darnell's IDEAS Challenge</a></div><div><a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #59</a></div><div><a href="https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-stencil-fun-challenge.html" target="_blank">February Stencil Fun Challenge</a></div><div><a href="http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/just-us-girls-challenge-715-anything.html" target="_blank">JUGS #715</a></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-76692203191873042352024-02-22T10:00:00.000-08:002024-02-22T12:39:33.418-08:00J-O-Y #4<div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhFhOqLSE5GPROzM_2nyVaKSeqBb_0W3Be_iga1KpRZ44ARcADjl1Agp8ZDcO9SOrS4hap3sRiFLplWNA_wWXV3QHN_ejyU_y4fg9u8XaozM4zbxXct0sOTT6NGF8Jk_lZUF-iY5TrIwG9v8_vr1CAaMQI73RbbQ0zBTJhA0tUNDISUb_40dIv3E_b3I/s600/cozy_winter1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhFhOqLSE5GPROzM_2nyVaKSeqBb_0W3Be_iga1KpRZ44ARcADjl1Agp8ZDcO9SOrS4hap3sRiFLplWNA_wWXV3QHN_ejyU_y4fg9u8XaozM4zbxXct0sOTT6NGF8Jk_lZUF-iY5TrIwG9v8_vr1CAaMQI73RbbQ0zBTJhA0tUNDISUb_40dIv3E_b3I/s16000/cozy_winter1-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi everyone. I'm back with my fourth card using the <a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=344594" target="_blank">Immense JOY die from Penny Black. </a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Today's card features patterned paper and a simple, watercoloured winter scene with the sweetest deer (<a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=342726" target="_blank">Cozy Winter - Penny Black</a>). I always like to make a few masculine Christmas cards so I thought the Buffalo Plaid card stock (Carta Bella) would be perfect with this image. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Close-up ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRE-UYW8Er7UbzQv-dfowxbOVbUjqeZJWaEWfLpKy734SZcEIdqLM7UEaNh5E7ATYlkSUvNBXIVUksXTnWTikEUYvDhf-DjapG-gem8bTklm7k-yHrmFFFmMJIL5d4HZNmlz9y-ja_Srew2b8zpHf4NYeXTsuMZeCjs271k8etCwHH4rraIPX7tSnMulM/s600/cozy_winter1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRE-UYW8Er7UbzQv-dfowxbOVbUjqeZJWaEWfLpKy734SZcEIdqLM7UEaNh5E7ATYlkSUvNBXIVUksXTnWTikEUYvDhf-DjapG-gem8bTklm7k-yHrmFFFmMJIL5d4HZNmlz9y-ja_Srew2b8zpHf4NYeXTsuMZeCjs271k8etCwHH4rraIPX7tSnMulM/s16000/cozy_winter1-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm sending this card to <a href="https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/02/peace-on-earth-challenge-58.html" target="_blank">Peace on Earth Challenge #58.</a> I LOVE plaid, especially for Christmas cards. :)</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX6dgKh9GXTUCejYWoqbIGiUfdA5d-q83QMc11G-F1et8uDnXxHtAlbRoM9yotdRrsPYaaVevlxzOz7op9oj2g3EwlFJodPdB8KhwNOvzOu6Y4lpCG_Ct3VdoU49t2biXenGS-9yL7QtjLaVILFUOlDcrU70JWSeaHCDB2GS3Tw_1V51h2Z4fneoKwUCI/s639/PEO%20%2358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="512" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX6dgKh9GXTUCejYWoqbIGiUfdA5d-q83QMc11G-F1et8uDnXxHtAlbRoM9yotdRrsPYaaVevlxzOz7op9oj2g3EwlFJodPdB8KhwNOvzOu6Y4lpCG_Ct3VdoU49t2biXenGS-9yL7QtjLaVILFUOlDcrU70JWSeaHCDB2GS3Tw_1V51h2Z4fneoKwUCI/w160-h200/PEO%20%2358.jpg" width="160" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Cozy Winter (Penny Black)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Black card stock (SU!); Buffalo Plaid card stock (Carta Bella)</div><b>Ink:</b> Black (Memento), Salvaged Patina Distress Ink (Tim Holtz); Zigs<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Immense JOY die (Penny Black); watercolour brushes, diluted white acrylic paint for snow</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/02/peace-on-earth-challenge-58.html" target="_blank">Peace on Earth Challenge #58</a></div><div><br /></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-5395332291534320612024-02-19T10:00:00.001-08:002024-02-26T09:01:24.657-08:00IDEAS - Embossing Folders<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg549KjJVtogMw5l-rT-fs3SqbfsAH97Crh3hbiBEaLTig8g3N7o2-ypNVHoMtWhcUe18AGFX3jjp4ZJsJ56fNkmRU65vmKiN1sgMOZLEuCrIQIGzL1UYLKWD6tbyykXLx0ictOz-CuCAkc9izR8sg7XYsJC3jsm4czHslivdJpEnuP_kN2b8_XG7joeI8/s600/stampendous_happy_messages1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg549KjJVtogMw5l-rT-fs3SqbfsAH97Crh3hbiBEaLTig8g3N7o2-ypNVHoMtWhcUe18AGFX3jjp4ZJsJ56fNkmRU65vmKiN1sgMOZLEuCrIQIGzL1UYLKWD6tbyykXLx0ictOz-CuCAkc9izR8sg7XYsJC3jsm4czHslivdJpEnuP_kN2b8_XG7joeI8/s16000/stampendous_happy_messages1-1.jpg" /></a></div>Hi everyone. It's another Monday, which means I am playing along with <a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/02/february-19-e-is-for-embossing-folders.html" target="_blank">Darnell's IDEAS Challenge</a> to use her NBUS items at least once a week. <b>This week is "E" - Embossing Folders.</b><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkp9U3I4QfykABTfqFWzjIUqrMcrZgIdbPOOiFFoecLlUdGdPkKquriDKm_oL16YaAtDxJG7wi1jQB80YIUDDjwKS7-Gjq2GPsCPnVzuK_z7XlLGjr9E7JWprqz5OlK518KDi_uSv4V1pViQjkOXd3-ICDBCv70nj_sQVS4AZXaZzgo0fovqXvEd3gYrw/s320/IDEAS_Dolly.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="320" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkp9U3I4QfykABTfqFWzjIUqrMcrZgIdbPOOiFFoecLlUdGdPkKquriDKm_oL16YaAtDxJG7wi1jQB80YIUDDjwKS7-Gjq2GPsCPnVzuK_z7XlLGjr9E7JWprqz5OlK518KDi_uSv4V1pViQjkOXd3-ICDBCv70nj_sQVS4AZXaZzgo0fovqXvEd3gYrw/w200-h151/IDEAS_Dolly.png" width="200" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Turns out I have about six or so that I haven't used yet. It's not one of my go-to products, but I need to change that because they add so much lovely dimension and interest to cards.<div><br /></div><div>The folder I used today for my background is called Floral Field (Simon Says Stamp) and I've had it for a couple of years but never used it before. I embossed a piece of white card stock and then used some detail brushes to sponge over top, concentrating on the center of the daisies. Distress Inks were used for adding colour ... first, Mustard Seed, and then for the centers, Ripe Persimmon. I die-cut Floral Stem Collage (Poppy Stamps) to place over top. To finish, a simple hello sentiment (Happy Messages - Stampendous) is stamped in black ink. The die-cut flower and frame are popped up over the daisy background for added dimension.</div><div><br /></div><div>Close-up ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAL46-JAvgljFF1rCKLEOWRNNxsa-U1cuxKi1cVCdVUcnAxJwjsvcZg5NXn8pMPZ-q7YyRJWfNDUs1eXkMcdEF_THDlOPmN-hLTjQ9rMd0x_TQ_GIg7I6cgY9aKCpz6B8wOdGqCy8XVrMrVHFQZBwkSqV_N_82InvQJCKLJaRd4K_vjtOsvP6Z6ziuqcM/s600/stampendous_happy_messages1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAL46-JAvgljFF1rCKLEOWRNNxsa-U1cuxKi1cVCdVUcnAxJwjsvcZg5NXn8pMPZ-q7YyRJWfNDUs1eXkMcdEF_THDlOPmN-hLTjQ9rMd0x_TQ_GIg7I6cgY9aKCpz6B8wOdGqCy8XVrMrVHFQZBwkSqV_N_82InvQJCKLJaRd4K_vjtOsvP6Z6ziuqcM/s16000/stampendous_happy_messages1-2.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I'm sending this to <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #59</a> ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ZFZ9uupy7SLAIYsBK8X-4r0WSLf6qivJO0beZAG6NTX8_7y2WZst1xPKzyjBbREf83j0dcpwAWqwkq0KyJP3d80M_gEWzJTNgs3AmYX0ugBpmdqwm7zethEEOw3Cb5UAhrM__B8yfXlWvWqT3aj8-9nIRZ7IAjSvt8nrLDQsPSVFxZJWUTRdkL3AtZA/s230/nbus.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ZFZ9uupy7SLAIYsBK8X-4r0WSLf6qivJO0beZAG6NTX8_7y2WZst1xPKzyjBbREf83j0dcpwAWqwkq0KyJP3d80M_gEWzJTNgs3AmYX0ugBpmdqwm7zethEEOw3Cb5UAhrM__B8yfXlWvWqT3aj8-9nIRZ7IAjSvt8nrLDQsPSVFxZJWUTRdkL3AtZA/w200-h147/nbus.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">... and sending to <a href="https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-10th-2024-anything-goes-with.html" target="_blank">Can You Handle the Pressure? February Challenge</a> I didn't use the optional twist this month.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1UbnSbPN_75i-4s4xjDZE-xyhrgjvW5hKduiyRMtkivrgPjenrPNPtAHU60SDviw-BVHW_et0lqI8-QbqRNCHJn6asYrRZl0bA7ZfL6eprFxz_3U9-5rrw5nESF-_bz5NDbpFuHfQ5KZ3EXYpd-Sz05wm1jAIqVt2jb4svq2JTqQFzfcbrlGiTe4pzsM/s200/cyhtp%20graphic.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="103" data-original-width="200" height="103" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1UbnSbPN_75i-4s4xjDZE-xyhrgjvW5hKduiyRMtkivrgPjenrPNPtAHU60SDviw-BVHW_et0lqI8-QbqRNCHJn6asYrRZl0bA7ZfL6eprFxz_3U9-5rrw5nESF-_bz5NDbpFuHfQ5KZ3EXYpd-Sz05wm1jAIqVt2jb4svq2JTqQFzfcbrlGiTe4pzsM/s1600/cyhtp%20graphic.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">... and <a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #14.</a> I didn't use the optional mood board this time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNe7DbqXj4gA9aQYe-8M2EkuqvpCpT5PQhEp8fEptJFU2AS46LVTo6pLuomN9YgVoHEGADVx91oLBmzJmzzu-0vzMUj2tMvE566Hlv1TJz3ifKEaOiL31Orbo40kWot_T282TLHKYMYPds3GCYRVm23GK9birB81x78IPK7pLMhss7uumjFH7eaAtX0YM/s200/Beautiful%20Blossom%20Challenge%20Badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="87" data-original-width="200" height="87" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNe7DbqXj4gA9aQYe-8M2EkuqvpCpT5PQhEp8fEptJFU2AS46LVTo6pLuomN9YgVoHEGADVx91oLBmzJmzzu-0vzMUj2tMvE566Hlv1TJz3ifKEaOiL31Orbo40kWot_T282TLHKYMYPds3GCYRVm23GK9birB81x78IPK7pLMhss7uumjFH7eaAtX0YM/s1600/Beautiful%20Blossom%20Challenge%20Badge.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Happy Messages (Stampendous)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Distress Inks: Mustard Seed, Ripe Persimmon (Tim Holtz); Black ink (Obsidian - Altenew) <br /><b>Accessories:</b> Floral Field Embossing Folder (Simon Says Stamp), Floral Stem Collage (Poppy Stamps), details sponge brushes (AliExpress)<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/02/february-19-e-is-for-embossing-folders.html" target="_blank">Darnell's IDEAS Challenge</a></div><div><a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #59</a></div><div><a href="Can You Handle the Pressure? February Challenge " target="_blank">Can You Handle the Pressure? February Challenge </a></div><div><a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #14</a></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-53485750739029703702024-02-15T10:00:00.000-08:002024-02-15T10:28:46.811-08:00More Alcohol Inks with Gilding Flakes<div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCpnbsQWaqA-ufHAt0LjX1fG1r0cOPD7Mj0bfqCagpcbvEO-JMjFtLQCkyiTPJmTDT1AfAzxSTMi7fz2uSbRSglZ9JZrMIvDOxPSm5bSoRd1kmGUyD1jI38b6AGkK8f9ZZEdC4GGy6Ebs1cpfOPjTWJ0s55Nbqes2rvcF5RyB985rTjn-rhbIJcFEYNtI/s600/flower_collection1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCpnbsQWaqA-ufHAt0LjX1fG1r0cOPD7Mj0bfqCagpcbvEO-JMjFtLQCkyiTPJmTDT1AfAzxSTMi7fz2uSbRSglZ9JZrMIvDOxPSm5bSoRd1kmGUyD1jI38b6AGkK8f9ZZEdC4GGy6Ebs1cpfOPjTWJ0s55Nbqes2rvcF5RyB985rTjn-rhbIJcFEYNtI/s16000/flower_collection1-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi everyone. Another card for <a href="https://groupofsevencardmakers.blogspot.com/2024/01/alcohol-inks-with-gilding-flakes.html" target="_blank">January's Group of Seven technique</a> - Alcohol Inks with Gilding Flakes.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvho5rkn_ltskNRwnD47ASxyd0UMbisARp-IQLlWWMGw3-ttm2_sjQRuJ74t9tocLJ6rNeJ5dEnHTmUhIERrY_aMcXdMP_c0ZG7s7Ep9Gu7mbWCE5TvWyI8eAk6L87eVVP6hAWHQL1CAI8ZbX8wM92031zInbXwlSt_nOVKfArVMMp-l2JOxqRehfx/s320/post%20badge%20updated.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="213" data-original-width="320" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvho5rkn_ltskNRwnD47ASxyd0UMbisARp-IQLlWWMGw3-ttm2_sjQRuJ74t9tocLJ6rNeJ5dEnHTmUhIERrY_aMcXdMP_c0ZG7s7Ep9Gu7mbWCE5TvWyI8eAk6L87eVVP6hAWHQL1CAI8ZbX8wM92031zInbXwlSt_nOVKfArVMMp-l2JOxqRehfx/w200-h133/post%20badge%20updated.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today I'm sharing hubby's Valentine's Day card. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used an alcohol ink panel from my stash, adding thin lines of glue and then adding gilding flakes over top; letting it dry before brushing off the excess flakes. I cut the heart die (<a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/simon-says-stamp-streaming-heart-wafer-dies-s530-love" target="_blank">Streaming Heart - Simon Says Stamp</a>) from black card stock and again from my alcohol ink panel and then pieced them together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The heart is popped up with foam over a black card base to give it some dimension. To finish, the sentiment is heat embossed with Princess Gold embossing powder. I love the vibrancy of these alcohol ink colours! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sending this to <a href="https://scscards.blogspot.com/2024/02/simply-clean-simple-february-2024.html" target="_blank">Simply Clean & Simple February Challenge - optional theme - Pink.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCoufw_85xvibZ3KspO2exZ55c3_LXKZdH8bip2pM0BqvAY-3GchvfJRQTA_75NH8-3Ay8lKVF83R8r8fPjMNdKPvhA2AofHcELIEXA1BcdyN9noeqnvzkLBKQU4FfX5UP4VfFaCWJzHZcgQPqtVnc4u_gBhGEdPU-woS-43s4sw-PT-m4SeKCd26y8ho/s200/SCS%20badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="112" data-original-width="200" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCoufw_85xvibZ3KspO2exZ55c3_LXKZdH8bip2pM0BqvAY-3GchvfJRQTA_75NH8-3Ay8lKVF83R8r8fPjMNdKPvhA2AofHcELIEXA1BcdyN9noeqnvzkLBKQU4FfX5UP4VfFaCWJzHZcgQPqtVnc4u_gBhGEdPU-woS-43s4sw-PT-m4SeKCd26y8ho/s1600/SCS%20badge.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">... and to <a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/heartfelt-challenge.html" target="_blank">Double D Challenge - Heartfelt.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTnC7M3Oxmt2HQYu8jK9RCknsv5OVrC89H8zC50PR7A0zaTiWsRzEc6UEfx95-BJ0QsJXUgQyVi_dBZVjeSQfR7K-f7V1DgWQl48sza-bk871ptABl9roDwreUCHhUtG_2-M-RPxGyLJtOt2tISjmP_3Jcdmnuw0LaIIhLF8tB4pi91lNVbSPbsuossY/s409/DD%20heart%20feb%2024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="230" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTnC7M3Oxmt2HQYu8jK9RCknsv5OVrC89H8zC50PR7A0zaTiWsRzEc6UEfx95-BJ0QsJXUgQyVi_dBZVjeSQfR7K-f7V1DgWQl48sza-bk871ptABl9roDwreUCHhUtG_2-M-RPxGyLJtOt2tISjmP_3Jcdmnuw0LaIIhLF8tB4pi91lNVbSPbsuossY/w113-h200/DD%20heart%20feb%2024.jpg" width="113" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Stamps:</b> From the Garden (Penny Black)</div><div><b>Paper:</b> Black card stock (SU!); Yupo paper<br /><b>Ink:</b> Alcohol Inks (Ranger); Versamark<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Streaming Heart die (Simon Says Stamp); Princess Gold embossing powder, heat tool</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="https://groupofsevencardmakers.blogspot.com/2024/01/alcohol-inks-with-gilding-flakes.html" target="_blank">Group of Seven - Alcohol Inks with Gilding Flakes</a></div><div><a href="https://scscards.blogspot.com/2024/02/simply-clean-simple-february-2024.html" target="_blank">Simply Clean & Simple February Challenge - optional theme - Pink</a></div><div><a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/heartfelt-challenge.html" target="_blank">Double D Challenges - Heartfelt</a></div><div><br /></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-76705779382741092042024-02-12T10:00:00.000-08:002024-02-26T08:58:37.024-08:00IDEAS - Dies<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdbUYMeywigt-MkWQptmTHjiveAUxcU7mVrJaMtXHUpyRbm0DU1kX-BGYI-0VEiByWIvRHDmB24e0TfTsiaVpvpeJkgBG7xCcUzhBG8fpgN99Id_6dJNqcH74uweqlBySbCCXSwVYEYC8SmQs9LCK6CeJH2eYBfVV7wnC_JAkgXEDMZgpeW8jeCXeyA74/s600/pfs_blooming_branch1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdbUYMeywigt-MkWQptmTHjiveAUxcU7mVrJaMtXHUpyRbm0DU1kX-BGYI-0VEiByWIvRHDmB24e0TfTsiaVpvpeJkgBG7xCcUzhBG8fpgN99Id_6dJNqcH74uweqlBySbCCXSwVYEYC8SmQs9LCK6CeJH2eYBfVV7wnC_JAkgXEDMZgpeW8jeCXeyA74/s16000/pfs_blooming_branch1-1.jpg" /></a></div>Hi everyone. I'm back for another Monday, following <a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/02/february-12-d-is-for-dies.html" target="_blank">Darnell's IDEAS Challenge</a> (see graphic below) that she started last week to use her NBUS items. I'm playing along with her to (hopefully) use a lot of NBUS items that have been collecting dust! :) <b>This week is "D" - Dies / Die-cuts.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJZjJPOJTq4qUedDHpm0FZmBO5TvPDhUjqs-LCDT6NzdOX_-CrqjvnFpGVw1lQqvE2W_xoVpem5GKb_4phpmKe74I0mHJPqOjX83OhRkxwqeOz75d5KPiL9xs16toX1myNkmmJZuw0_2gN8Dizn1eB8FeJ6K3t1JpbsXXqk0MJzDCFNFQaMBJCeGRICaQ/s320/IDEAS_Dolly.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="320" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJZjJPOJTq4qUedDHpm0FZmBO5TvPDhUjqs-LCDT6NzdOX_-CrqjvnFpGVw1lQqvE2W_xoVpem5GKb_4phpmKe74I0mHJPqOjX83OhRkxwqeOz75d5KPiL9xs16toX1myNkmmJZuw0_2gN8Dizn1eB8FeJ6K3t1JpbsXXqk0MJzDCFNFQaMBJCeGRICaQ/w200-h151/IDEAS_Dolly.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div>For the card I used a beautiful stamp from <a href="https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/products/blooming-branch-stamp-set?_pos=1&_sid=5a9f9064a&_ss=r" target="_blank">PinkFresh called Blooming Branch.</a> I have used this stamp before, but never the <a href="https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/products/blooming-branch-die?_pos=3&_sid=5a9f9064a&_ss=r" target="_blank">die that matches it.</a> I stamped in black, heat embossed in clear and then cut apart the large die-cut to make a few branches of blooms. I then watercoloured using Distress Inks (Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint).</div><div><br /></div><div>I pulled out a NBUS die - <a href="https://honeybeestamps.com/en-ca/products/wooden-crate-honey-cuts" target="_blank">Wooden Crate (Honey Bee).</a> Have to say it didn't die-cut very easily and I will have to use it with thinner card stock than the 110 lb. I used for this card. But other than that, I absolutely love the flowers spilling out of the crate! :) I used a few pop dots for some of the flower stems and for the front of the crate at the top. It gives it more dimension. I finished with a simple sentiment from AliExpress. Since the wooden crate and the blooming branch die are NBUS items, I'm sending this over to <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #59.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqMcuu3Y_InO0NCy7glOi4dqRydk-WoLY3uB7P5vIE2KY_7DBiAi5lzsr3YpyfVVdixAEThopeMq6OpVWL4NLJwMVspptPorVqqtdiD1x8uQHz_A_Adu47GRt0uKHOjpSU0y1Rem6yD07Z9aeKxKW9CqeEWrhdXVrIUh1p3rDVX40n_Z3NC05BerSGFrY/s230/nbus.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqMcuu3Y_InO0NCy7glOi4dqRydk-WoLY3uB7P5vIE2KY_7DBiAi5lzsr3YpyfVVdixAEThopeMq6OpVWL4NLJwMVspptPorVqqtdiD1x8uQHz_A_Adu47GRt0uKHOjpSU0y1Rem6yD07Z9aeKxKW9CqeEWrhdXVrIUh1p3rDVX40n_Z3NC05BerSGFrY/s1600/nbus.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div>Close-up ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiommirWi0Bg68FL2Ht5CR5KsbHbNiYrznA74vbDWMTdyRQ9A5580YSX7s6TROUmMSeDQ5Zh-9d4pJI0d7K-s6DA7HNR6VmAuECTpm-cGDlvqW_pTgjX9QsulB-fQa6DVJcat8rGeW1wHu0ocY2n_-avNMCk50ddudIbT6QyIQuAnJcA7kMC1gcZ4w0EWE/s600/pfs_blooming_branch1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiommirWi0Bg68FL2Ht5CR5KsbHbNiYrznA74vbDWMTdyRQ9A5580YSX7s6TROUmMSeDQ5Zh-9d4pJI0d7K-s6DA7HNR6VmAuECTpm-cGDlvqW_pTgjX9QsulB-fQa6DVJcat8rGeW1wHu0ocY2n_-avNMCk50ddudIbT6QyIQuAnJcA7kMC1gcZ4w0EWE/s16000/pfs_blooming_branch1-2.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm sending this card to a couple more challenges: <a href="http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/02/seize-birthday-277-splatter.html" target="_blank">Seize the Birthday #277 - Anything Birthday Goes</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmC_Nz3EXD_yGPn3ADz-99JNG2t57DWothyphenhyphenrGyawTWF8wVXM370rOzXAI9IqN2FUjlYoZr0pcUABY2DVovv4BwNHR183ZHGqZomCr_iiuxhH94n2FIzn8N5WpYEUcLCFIJe2ovCwsNSV442DXf09g-ieJ9m1iHHLmu2zR6QDxeJ4BTMh1WhBm14rc4ldg/s300/STB-AnythingGoes.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmC_Nz3EXD_yGPn3ADz-99JNG2t57DWothyphenhyphenrGyawTWF8wVXM370rOzXAI9IqN2FUjlYoZr0pcUABY2DVovv4BwNHR183ZHGqZomCr_iiuxhH94n2FIzn8N5WpYEUcLCFIJe2ovCwsNSV442DXf09g-ieJ9m1iHHLmu2zR6QDxeJ4BTMh1WhBm14rc4ldg/w200-h200/STB-AnythingGoes.jpeg" width="200" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">... and ... <a href="https://scscards.blogspot.com/2024/02/simply-clean-simple-february-2024.html" target="_blank">Simply Clean & Simple February Challenge - optional: Pink.</a> I do love pink, especially pink flowers! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSxhFiNiFtMx-UuV4f2SvoZTbOGdwjyexHAaOKBY81PYTX3g0aV_ie-zIeY85qzkVisSeRgtmKTK3rBz41dgkptyj8n6e1Yv7Y91OrSomWDzXuMgakd9-uze3_n1bnYBZgQ1NBIrXetTGMldhjoV-nonHP6dhl65OfFNv5Df3ElSmhmWzjUPmthzqGMxQ/s200/SCS%20badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="112" data-original-width="200" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSxhFiNiFtMx-UuV4f2SvoZTbOGdwjyexHAaOKBY81PYTX3g0aV_ie-zIeY85qzkVisSeRgtmKTK3rBz41dgkptyj8n6e1Yv7Y91OrSomWDzXuMgakd9-uze3_n1bnYBZgQ1NBIrXetTGMldhjoV-nonHP6dhl65OfFNv5Df3ElSmhmWzjUPmthzqGMxQ/s1600/SCS%20badge.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>* * * * *</b></span></div><div>Yesterday we all got together to celebrate my Mom's 95th birthday. She struggles with her memory, but yesterday was a great day. She really enjoyed herself ... and so did everyone else. :) Jeremy was holding the cake for her and helped her blow out the candles. </div><div><br /></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/AVvXsEg2ZIy65NmsRKeVcyok2bQNlOeZsuZx1zlbRdLCtIqQYDiSmnjCDDgjxqbxL4jzL-ZaogjPFCjECC-5xoPqtI9XiNPUynl4GKHc2oaC2hxM6yZtmovYqhGY5BsElu-9ZO0Mh3Mzv-DylKFNXUmfiNDyHePJ2ODhAKpW16wNWI5Exv4TpaqXkR0-ZMj3ov8/s600/Mom-95BD-2_resized.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ZIy65NmsRKeVcyok2bQNlOeZsuZx1zlbRdLCtIqQYDiSmnjCDDgjxqbxL4jzL-ZaogjPFCjECC-5xoPqtI9XiNPUynl4GKHc2oaC2hxM6yZtmovYqhGY5BsElu-9ZO0Mh3Mzv-DylKFNXUmfiNDyHePJ2ODhAKpW16wNWI5Exv4TpaqXkR0-ZMj3ov8/w400-h320/Mom-95BD-2_resized.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Blooming Branch (PinkFresh Studio); Everyday Script sentiments (AliExpress)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Obsidian Black Pigment ink (Altenew); Distress Inks: Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Blooming Branch die (PinkFresh Studio), Wooden Crate die (Honey Bee), watercolour brushes<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/02/february-12-d-is-for-dies.html" target="_blank">Darnell's IDEAS Challenge</a></div><div><a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #59</a></div><div><a href="Seize the Birthday - Anything Birthday Goes with optional theme - bi-monthly 2nd & 4th Thursday" target="_blank">Seize the Birthday #277 - Anything Birthday Goes</a></div><div><a href="https://scscards.blogspot.com/2024/02/simply-clean-simple-february-2024.html" target="_blank">Simply Clean & Simple February Challenge - optional: Pink</a></div><div><div><br /></div></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-89792422227067461722024-02-09T10:00:00.000-08:002024-02-09T12:40:31.250-08:00J-O-Y #3<div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK5Nv_fhzqMOAwelP0nevFjqrokANmU4oymBpRxssU15MEfkpLHotQ3IRBsgV5G9awgii380bDSa4gF_JFPEJvT55iWjQ1mLpk25xnMvgzYa7rVIN2aJA_c09sWd_CFFKCi1ssEYRyZ5Ba6iIg10HgMZ-XJXt-rzsxd6hfaQ2xIeC_M2qEg1pPNngoK2o/s600/pfs_winterberry_background1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK5Nv_fhzqMOAwelP0nevFjqrokANmU4oymBpRxssU15MEfkpLHotQ3IRBsgV5G9awgii380bDSa4gF_JFPEJvT55iWjQ1mLpk25xnMvgzYa7rVIN2aJA_c09sWd_CFFKCi1ssEYRyZ5Ba6iIg10HgMZ-XJXt-rzsxd6hfaQ2xIeC_M2qEg1pPNngoK2o/s16000/pfs_winterberry_background1-1.jpg" /></a></div>Hi everyone. I'm back with my third card using the <a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=344594" target="_blank">Immense JOY die from Penny Black.</a> When I started this self-challenge to use the JOY die, I thought I would be watercolouring images for all of them. But I had this idea to use a die, to that's what I did this time. :)</div><div><div><br /></div><div>I'm using a wreath die (Breezy Wreath from Poppy Stamps), die-cut many times and then cut into pieces) to create a layered wreath that fits around the "O". I used two shades of green cardstock from SU! (Gumball Green, and Mint Maroon) ... the latter was a gift from a friend LONG ago! I love these two colours together, plus I added in some shine with silver accents.</div><div><br /></div><div>The card front is more of the Mint Maroon card stock, stamped with Winterberry Background (PinkFresh Studios) and heat embossed in silver. I also cut several of the JOY die in white, layered together for added dimension. For the finishing touch, I added a few metallic silver half pearls for berries.</div><div><br /></div><div>Close-up ...</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN7Cl2-SfCqiGZ7o5tCvEiqSrI0f8DYCWFgm2qAMLrG3chd5ppoXP0k7rsJlnv1BuaC6j1RsJfk45PAeh5xuJ8F5cW9jwmuYLqDYyg1BYQ_Elzs0XQmBUQEd1EQ3jHDo7077yK_E7yizw_vbHhT20mOLZLv7kCJmObuiP_IovEyENQ2K05qP2cmOAq9TU/s600/pfs_winterberry_background1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN7Cl2-SfCqiGZ7o5tCvEiqSrI0f8DYCWFgm2qAMLrG3chd5ppoXP0k7rsJlnv1BuaC6j1RsJfk45PAeh5xuJ8F5cW9jwmuYLqDYyg1BYQ_Elzs0XQmBUQEd1EQ3jHDo7077yK_E7yizw_vbHhT20mOLZLv7kCJmObuiP_IovEyENQ2K05qP2cmOAq9TU/s16000/pfs_winterberry_background1-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div>I'm sending this card to the <a href="https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/mlccb-54-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html" target="_blank">Merry Little Christmas Challenge #54</a> - Anything Christmas Goes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp5X240U2O8vX0B6c_A5Mjz28dScA7gC4KftIYPKmjSuQfTHQ0HEoLaaaLg4jTuQEQxjhjH_HdkYO9b7Zb2rT1A5KPt-xy31-HIglDY5zRT-zbs0tvqfCYgOInvRri7cO1zJXoDAAPBTsvdvm75HWnKYQhwFb97BZ2DteR4s0okp8C6cgFQesgULPvF3s/s210/MerryLittleC-challenge-blog-badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="210" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp5X240U2O8vX0B6c_A5Mjz28dScA7gC4KftIYPKmjSuQfTHQ0HEoLaaaLg4jTuQEQxjhjH_HdkYO9b7Zb2rT1A5KPt-xy31-HIglDY5zRT-zbs0tvqfCYgOInvRri7cO1zJXoDAAPBTsvdvm75HWnKYQhwFb97BZ2DteR4s0okp8C6cgFQesgULPvF3s/s1600/MerryLittleC-challenge-blog-badge.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Edited to add:</b> Sending this card to <a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/heartfelt-challenge.html" target="_blank">Double D Challenge - Heartfelt</a>. The green background matches the bottom right image. :) Thanks for the heads up Michele!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6APkqRiQIxnlKOo6gJtkgLoB9ytK8dJfiFAqA9Gk5F28o-4VBgADGOoIAmnlO1a1KYx8SrK4Yfu-GaUM81G1vSo9epRLffs3tV75e4MiR0c2zNnxbymjFAUvHtcA6E0Iu1CGVpgSWShokUVjdT-pgSXmUDz_2VHlkPFm8nyaQPsRGACaWuCGBTL4mVBY/s409/DD%20heart%20feb%2024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="230" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6APkqRiQIxnlKOo6gJtkgLoB9ytK8dJfiFAqA9Gk5F28o-4VBgADGOoIAmnlO1a1KYx8SrK4Yfu-GaUM81G1vSo9epRLffs3tV75e4MiR0c2zNnxbymjFAUvHtcA6E0Iu1CGVpgSWShokUVjdT-pgSXmUDz_2VHlkPFm8nyaQPsRGACaWuCGBTL4mVBY/w113-h200/DD%20heart%20feb%2024.jpg" width="113" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Winterberry Background (PinkFresh Studios - retired)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Mint Maroon (SU!); Gumball Green (SU!)</div><b>Ink:</b> Unicorn White Pigment ink (Hero Arts)<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Immense JOY die (Penny Black); Silver embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool; Breezy Wreath die (Poppy Stamps - retired); Silver half pearls (Studio Katia)<br /><div><br /></div></div><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/mlccb-54-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html" target="_blank">Merry Little Christmas Challenge #54</a></div><div><a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/heartfelt-challenge.html" target="_blank">Double D Challenge - Heartfelt</a></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-83798660595977230222024-02-05T10:00:00.000-08:002024-02-26T09:00:50.887-08:00IDEAS<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYoE3_4dH_1U3YQUNWSmgmRbLSOXMmI9O-pxWZyb64GJ-RyaewrWlNG1gZtYq9kyfhH2_XwC3QGRT0pNZ-q_PW3NpXbSrGKbg5In41TM_29W630qHKLzSZf6YO3F1zBW8IXzfmWMGpDMPm_LDdZBDS8ybtMTFx4tXjsEX-YkDmHb_sUyc6FEewWJTnK48/s600/bouquet_ballet1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYoE3_4dH_1U3YQUNWSmgmRbLSOXMmI9O-pxWZyb64GJ-RyaewrWlNG1gZtYq9kyfhH2_XwC3QGRT0pNZ-q_PW3NpXbSrGKbg5In41TM_29W630qHKLzSZf6YO3F1zBW8IXzfmWMGpDMPm_LDdZBDS8ybtMTFx4tXjsEX-YkDmHb_sUyc6FEewWJTnK48/s16000/bouquet_ballet1-1.jpg" /></a></div>Hi everyone.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have a lot of NBUS (never-before-used-schtuff) items in my stash and play along with the NBUS challenge as much as possible. When Darnell mentioned last week that she is challenging herself to create a card every Monday using the acronym below, I wanted to play along. Thanks for the inspiration Dolly!</div><div><br /></div><div>This is a self-challenge ... and we'll see how I do. :) I will try to stick to her list of products each week, but as long as I use any NBUS item, I'll be happy! :). Here's the link: <a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/02/february-5-i-is-for-ink.html" target="_blank">Darnell's IDEAS Challenge.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8RsATADAF22i2FPs_5zuNAysHxPbt3zPs6nZ-HR09EdNLIj5Vy4hjvBsFgxKwNbPg10-Ki9lm11BoHKYTeentN11aDgby3yd5OpExaxh_TR4tt_FIU8UxXe4-rgDTUgqyarosWs-3xQik9mQPvz0CGwQ3trCdpZZgksuU4DbSXkOQG-JF13jZNJxB7L8/s320/IDEAS_Dolly.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="320" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8RsATADAF22i2FPs_5zuNAysHxPbt3zPs6nZ-HR09EdNLIj5Vy4hjvBsFgxKwNbPg10-Ki9lm11BoHKYTeentN11aDgby3yd5OpExaxh_TR4tt_FIU8UxXe4-rgDTUgqyarosWs-3xQik9mQPvz0CGwQ3trCdpZZgksuU4DbSXkOQG-JF13jZNJxB7L8/w200-h151/IDEAS_Dolly.png" width="200" /></a></div><div>I have a package of 48 watercolour markers (Arteza) that I bought not too long ago after watching a video tutorial by Jill Foster. She used them and the colours were lovely. I just haven't had the time to try them out, so today is the day! :)</div><div><br /></div><div>I picked a large floral image that is also a NBUS item (Bouquet ballet - Penny Black) I stamped it in black pigment ink and heat embossed in clear before watercolouring with my markers.</div><div><br /></div><div>I had fun colouring with these new markers and I LOVE the periwinkle blue that I used for the largest flower ... it fades to a pink, which is so pretty! To finish the card I added a sentiment (<a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=343245" target="_blank">Smiles - Penny Black</a>) stamped in black ink and clear heat embossed.</div><div><br /></div><div>Close-up ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf8M7G1CXuB_crN9QyUjHKFsSoFzfz7rfHCSfLMgQSd5Do-6N5KGwFQho1Iqd6duQ4X4PVDFp9JO2UAfM3888QOFq886sAqbCFe3IIJ3b18Klq3LC-njBxJdqWQ82CCTPVh9gmGCDFdc1BBMhlSU2naTHHQsuL3CIJxVNzocgfuhzHwnDuFpRYGg66PR8/s600/bouquet_ballet1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf8M7G1CXuB_crN9QyUjHKFsSoFzfz7rfHCSfLMgQSd5Do-6N5KGwFQho1Iqd6duQ4X4PVDFp9JO2UAfM3888QOFq886sAqbCFe3IIJ3b18Klq3LC-njBxJdqWQ82CCTPVh9gmGCDFdc1BBMhlSU2naTHHQsuL3CIJxVNzocgfuhzHwnDuFpRYGg66PR8/s16000/bouquet_ballet1-2.jpg" /></a></div><div>I was inspired by the <a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms Challenge - Mood Board #13</a>. Adding this to their gallery.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj20XHNJYgPzmKkO4ia4aVw54coqj1oGG3TkSWz8QO_FFkHPXhbI_OSf9rMSTJ924MF-QZ-0u0XKjroxEUH_NY1EsICTK1cCIntziPuZjLnZijvXtYhMpM0PefpPwZKdwgc9jmrKeNZ_B5O2qvzkcBNq2jtKhr5IxQdTJ24kvhUXVxLBEEwsG_9o7p3Wpc/s400/BB%20Jan%20Moodboard%20%2313.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="339" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj20XHNJYgPzmKkO4ia4aVw54coqj1oGG3TkSWz8QO_FFkHPXhbI_OSf9rMSTJ924MF-QZ-0u0XKjroxEUH_NY1EsICTK1cCIntziPuZjLnZijvXtYhMpM0PefpPwZKdwgc9jmrKeNZ_B5O2qvzkcBNq2jtKhr5IxQdTJ24kvhUXVxLBEEwsG_9o7p3Wpc/w169-h200/BB%20Jan%20Moodboard%20%2313.jpg" width="169" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm adding this to <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #59</a> after using two NBUS items from my stash. :)</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf_STstJ_Lp1EhXVdPGF0qcgLPMKHEItMOjXFsedL-dUBxY1FMhqQtc29IsTtMxgrUN9mvk6k2sxkdaqySK1dwxlR-6BhSkjO8LgdIYivjBopoDtbauanPsV8q-8LwacJrQSnWG6aV6KgdiiZ5zFSWKmKcDJOsKSD3P7SRXNu6PhNOQxS8JBHHmv1SOVk/s230/nbus.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf_STstJ_Lp1EhXVdPGF0qcgLPMKHEItMOjXFsedL-dUBxY1FMhqQtc29IsTtMxgrUN9mvk6k2sxkdaqySK1dwxlR-6BhSkjO8LgdIYivjBopoDtbauanPsV8q-8LwacJrQSnWG6aV6KgdiiZ5zFSWKmKcDJOsKSD3P7SRXNu6PhNOQxS8JBHHmv1SOVk/w200-h147/nbus.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />... and ... I'm sending this to the <a href="http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/pbsc-february-anything-goesoptional.html">Penny Black Saturday Challenge for February.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT8rPKt2H00o-IMsoLcVR8BiYufFG0LfRXhDYDyhkp-Q696x5P2T-TJGHpAsp60DpxPhyphenhyphenEbDlOH52eoXzrwPxRy7_kq3oO-yN4XrQX3CgXkY9aiED4XIDBvyH8HiiDdvScPHaOCsxchdd9CpN12Qv52P1aMxm2HpqPhNqlCU3bOW3Zsvq2e4H9dk-D6Do/s232/PB%20Saturday.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="218" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT8rPKt2H00o-IMsoLcVR8BiYufFG0LfRXhDYDyhkp-Q696x5P2T-TJGHpAsp60DpxPhyphenhyphenEbDlOH52eoXzrwPxRy7_kq3oO-yN4XrQX3CgXkY9aiED4XIDBvyH8HiiDdvScPHaOCsxchdd9CpN12Qv52P1aMxm2HpqPhNqlCU3bOW3Zsvq2e4H9dk-D6Do/w159-h169/PB%20Saturday.jpg" width="159" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Bouquet Ballet (Penny Black); Smiles (Penny Black)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Obsidian Black Pigment ink (Altenew); Watercolour Markers (Arteza)<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Clear embossing powder, heat tool, watercolour paint brushes<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="https://www.djkardkreations.com/2024/02/february-5-i-is-for-ink.html" target="_blank">Darnell's IDEAS Challenge</a></div><div><a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms Challenge - Mood Board #13</a></div><div><a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #59</a></div><div><a href="http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/pbsc-february-anything-goesoptional.html" target="_blank">Penny Black Saturday Challenge</a></div><div><br /></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-38075503671058022152024-01-31T10:00:00.000-08:002024-02-07T22:51:42.632-08:00J-O-Y #2<div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtU4_fTvvlcIAQKkjJjgmOCWO9hg9aJJg8f6urAD3mdZZdnSUFSR9uNi6B2wnb3zEi33iMV0Id0JpmaSIh4Jqj6Uixfp8DP7nLtAMZtBXaZI9ZcPB_EgH18BzxeQiu5xkzjnptAEGIcjHnKdrobbOrChY8Ofz75Pwtt-nMzPmrtK_n8wzabaFER6f_7TM/s600/serendipity_cardinals1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtU4_fTvvlcIAQKkjJjgmOCWO9hg9aJJg8f6urAD3mdZZdnSUFSR9uNi6B2wnb3zEi33iMV0Id0JpmaSIh4Jqj6Uixfp8DP7nLtAMZtBXaZI9ZcPB_EgH18BzxeQiu5xkzjnptAEGIcjHnKdrobbOrChY8Ofz75Pwtt-nMzPmrtK_n8wzabaFER6f_7TM/s16000/serendipity_cardinals1-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi everyone. I'm continuing my self-challenge to make several cards using the <a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=344594" target="_blank">Immense JOY die from Penny Black. </a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Today's card uses a beautiful image from Serendipity Stamps called Cardinals. I stamped the image in black ink and heat embossed in clear before watercolouring with my Zigs. I find it very therapeutic to watercolour these smaller images.</div><div><br /></div><div>The rest of the card is finished using silver matte metallic card stock from Simon Says Stamp to die-cut the JOY (three times; layered for extra thickness and dimension). The card front is white with dry embossing of the Woodlands embossing folder (SU!) before assembling all the pieces. </div><div><br /></div><div>Close-up ...</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Un-rvjobvs2bpRuv5pr3eaqb3Qw0cY2Q-7oFOqMWhjrlXGGSoyUC2ptxK4bJIKRbKbVM6GLhFQVyFMvgG_T3lrFqKNjx0an8Rw3ErfTRHnuMZJ9GsQp1L0TwF3Z9DXCTpOExvxnuvMYoDr8R7yaAu0QQeCc63m4Wjyf3mu0ihM7bvgUFTZfSQEgMzK4/s600/serendipity_cardinals1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Un-rvjobvs2bpRuv5pr3eaqb3Qw0cY2Q-7oFOqMWhjrlXGGSoyUC2ptxK4bJIKRbKbVM6GLhFQVyFMvgG_T3lrFqKNjx0an8Rw3ErfTRHnuMZJ9GsQp1L0TwF3Z9DXCTpOExvxnuvMYoDr8R7yaAu0QQeCc63m4Wjyf3mu0ihM7bvgUFTZfSQEgMzK4/s16000/serendipity_cardinals1-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>I'm sending this card to the <a href="https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/01/peace-on-earth-challenge-56.html" target="_blank">Peace on Earth #56 Challenge</a> - Anything Christmas Goes with optional mood board. I was inspired by the red and green with snow. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBX7S54i93BQWINW_ZIydNHLm4OJJS1Fo9khcz_8_VO-KTI0JCVnLFs7lbtV78qGwZfcPuXQ1DMnXaIo7cbgCsdUMLqlHpYpyiYXoGqc-TDcS48ajnlrUfl6nAEb83HXAw_-pfspmYQyhAwEj-Ft9mR55dGUtGiPhWTFRbH2x4Kb6L95GTePTtyO0yr28/s640/POE%20Jan%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBX7S54i93BQWINW_ZIydNHLm4OJJS1Fo9khcz_8_VO-KTI0JCVnLFs7lbtV78qGwZfcPuXQ1DMnXaIo7cbgCsdUMLqlHpYpyiYXoGqc-TDcS48ajnlrUfl6nAEb83HXAw_-pfspmYQyhAwEj-Ft9mR55dGUtGiPhWTFRbH2x4Kb6L95GTePTtyO0yr28/w200-h200/POE%20Jan%202024.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Cardinals (Serendipity Stamps)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Silver Matte Metallic card stock (Simon Says Stamp)</div><b>Ink:</b> Black (Memento); Zig markers<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Immense JOY die (Penny Black); Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool; watercolour brushes, Woodlands embossing folder (SU!)<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Challenges:</b></div><div><a href="https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/01/peace-on-earth-challenge-56.html" target="_blank">Peace on Earth #56</a> - Anything Goes Christmas with optional mood board</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><br /></div></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-90127449753728832682024-01-28T10:00:00.217-08:002024-01-28T10:27:14.202-08:00Alcohol Inks with Gilding Flakes - Group of Seven<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixPEdOyQSwQ_N19JFrWN2GkAFP82BquKGE2G3QTSbr3_vUaCV_gMC4vi7pma3zvy-0yO-yAEq56xe5d7Gvna1t4mTzCvD3KTLssvJ5rWg1w4DHAoqio7ZsOrW0x_WoLg1bVk4Ghs0MXnw-IInyk5P8CsdKo1ztJA8gU09_yOWjHur2iKL3zjnEtwbgl4U/s600/cavalini1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixPEdOyQSwQ_N19JFrWN2GkAFP82BquKGE2G3QTSbr3_vUaCV_gMC4vi7pma3zvy-0yO-yAEq56xe5d7Gvna1t4mTzCvD3KTLssvJ5rWg1w4DHAoqio7ZsOrW0x_WoLg1bVk4Ghs0MXnw-IInyk5P8CsdKo1ztJA8gU09_yOWjHur2iKL3zjnEtwbgl4U/s16000/cavalini1-1.jpg" /></a></div><div>Hi everyone. I LOVE alcohol inks for their vibrancy ... add gilding flakes and you have a winning combination! </div><div><br /></div><div><div><div>Please check out the details for the technique and link to video on the blog ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://groupofsevencardmakers.blogspot.com/2024/01/alcohol-inks-with-gilding-flakes.html" target="_blank">Group of Seven Cardmakers</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKbQ66rlBtUvHwkM6tlRkpC9A2CMkF2clkFxgooQ7GkeWt8kMeAxDZuCcFIoNWc3TxHZcvvlo4T7igGMZBTdgcTA5qpB3OsJ3XZEtqyOuIUyilRWFSwcCsThvk-1pRFmsJX0s5fZSncgei4NQ16mya8XBMbvEezXN0fE6r4S9rqnBzolHrhuspF2XU/s600/post%20badge%20updated.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKbQ66rlBtUvHwkM6tlRkpC9A2CMkF2clkFxgooQ7GkeWt8kMeAxDZuCcFIoNWc3TxHZcvvlo4T7igGMZBTdgcTA5qpB3OsJ3XZEtqyOuIUyilRWFSwcCsThvk-1pRFmsJX0s5fZSncgei4NQ16mya8XBMbvEezXN0fE6r4S9rqnBzolHrhuspF2XU/s320/post%20badge%20updated.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>* * * * *</b></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's <b>what I learned</b> when I experimented with this technique ...</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><ul><li>It's best to stick with 2 colours of Alcohol Inks (or 3 colours in the same colour family) so that the background doesn't become too busy (my first card was really busy, but I found something that complimented it. Took me a while to figure it out. :)</li><li>I found using a fine-tip glue bottle to add random lines of thin glue and then pressing gilding flakes lightly into the glue, worked the best to get the gilding flakes to stick. You need to let the glue dry completely before burnishing them to remove the excess. Only the last card in this post uses glue to stick the gilding flakes.</li></ul></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">* * * * *</b></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For the card above ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">When the gilding flakes wouldn't stick to my panel above, I added more rubbing alcohol and moved the ink around with my puffer tool, then quickly added flakes. Just a few stuck (silver) that you might see on the background. This piece turned out to be a very busy design even though I only used three colours of alcohol inks. Adding the large die-cut <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/simon-says-stamp-laurel-leaves-background-plate-wafer-die-s726" target="_blank">Laurel Leaves Background Plate (Simon Says Stamp)</a>, seemed to tone it down a bit. I'm happy with the finished card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm sending the above card to <a href="http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/01/seize-birthday-276-kraft-and-another.html" target="_blank">Seize the Birthday Challenge #276 - Anything Birthday Goes.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPI9dLhnNU-pG1kLqwiCnahillDIgikFWMODhvOF4g6cNn4QOQ2JO3crS1Fff0ZGYuqH4xwDV0BSjj_ZGoZB95b3bBWs4jOUnuKVRKhBqfpcB0uh4SGpxELiZciuzaS6oeGRq-dWiOk8JITbNYyAYiCXJ29GTcl5BdGWyt4hjD6qrGoaSb37ufYCnBwg/s300/STB-AnythingGoes.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPI9dLhnNU-pG1kLqwiCnahillDIgikFWMODhvOF4g6cNn4QOQ2JO3crS1Fff0ZGYuqH4xwDV0BSjj_ZGoZB95b3bBWs4jOUnuKVRKhBqfpcB0uh4SGpxELiZciuzaS6oeGRq-dWiOk8JITbNYyAYiCXJ29GTcl5BdGWyt4hjD6qrGoaSb37ufYCnBwg/w200-h200/STB-AnythingGoes.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Below is a Christmas card using Poppfield, Watermelon, and Shell Pink alcohol inks to create this design. I added Verdigris gilding flakes <u>as soon as I finished with the AIs</u> and lots stuck this time. A die-cut (<a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=343003" target="_blank">Layered Poinsettia from Penny Black</a>) cut from real red card stock and sponged with real red ink around the edges finishes the card, along with sentiment (My Favorite Things - retired) stamped in delicata gold ink.</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKoyrwuQqN1JtTQPgFZ_3p_MsTpjdnrS2EzyFL56lPRY--Ze-t_gkSa9TSw7WJnmwZdRQWvphEn2FaAvIBsF_u8PlvoG1eT6cdc0jr77s4XoNb3jU6smEEcnmVvSSRGg-hLJ0lChzlOjCuYjyyt82y1d2wL1RKJOo3X6O1nfFDJlORu1GF_9lKBgM9XLU/s600/mft_snowglobe_sayings5-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKoyrwuQqN1JtTQPgFZ_3p_MsTpjdnrS2EzyFL56lPRY--Ze-t_gkSa9TSw7WJnmwZdRQWvphEn2FaAvIBsF_u8PlvoG1eT6cdc0jr77s4XoNb3jU6smEEcnmVvSSRGg-hLJ0lChzlOjCuYjyyt82y1d2wL1RKJOo3X6O1nfFDJlORu1GF_9lKBgM9XLU/s16000/mft_snowglobe_sayings5-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sending this Christmas card to <a href="https://scrapsoflifebyscrappymo.blogspot.com/2024/01/jan-2024-rudolph-days-challenge.html" target="_blank">Rudolph Days January Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes.</a> Sadly this is the last challenge for Rudolph Days as Maureen is closing it's doors. Thank you Maureen, for all your hard work running this challenge. I have enjoyed playing along. All the best to you and Al for your future and I hope you find the perfect new home soon. Take care.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And, my last card ... I used Black Metallic Card for the base of my alcohol inks panel, smooshed with Pearl Alcohol inks. I used my fine-tip bottle to apply really thin lines of glue, pressed gilding flakes overtop (pressing lightly) and then left it to dry for an hour. Brushed off the excess and am happy with how it turned out. Definitely an easier way for me to get the gilding flakes to stick. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE2s0qG92G-FxGJ6SrqZ025NWKweSGeBpOQ6jXHO9BugfyAiGXuJ-cJYYTK80ZyQ8sSzQ5TcYTedrc75rvTYLIAVVUZZVhIshgLT_y5xtlhNqh6Y6JGHXKpkESFfjVKgvL-3ryNUm_R0fmlDua4h0pw49hk1_VNTS70EmUqbPQrgTmp2Mik6D4LvFFYY0/s600/cavallini&co_greetings1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE2s0qG92G-FxGJ6SrqZ025NWKweSGeBpOQ6jXHO9BugfyAiGXuJ-cJYYTK80ZyQ8sSzQ5TcYTedrc75rvTYLIAVVUZZVhIshgLT_y5xtlhNqh6Y6JGHXKpkESFfjVKgvL-3ryNUm_R0fmlDua4h0pw49hk1_VNTS70EmUqbPQrgTmp2Mik6D4LvFFYY0/s16000/cavallini&co_greetings1-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div>The <a href="https://wholesalecraftingsupplies.com/products/lake-loon-die-gina-marie-designs?_pos=1&_sid=b3f2bf3e8&_ss=r" target="_blank">Lake Loon die - Gina Marie Designs</a> is cut from gold metallic card stock. It is popped up with foam and placed over the AI/Gilding Flakes panel onto a black card base. To finish I stamped Happy Birthday and heat embossed with Princess Gold embossing powder.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Card #1</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Happy Birthday (Cavallini & Co)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Yupo Paper; Silver Foil card stock (SU!); Black card stock (SU!)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Alcohol Inks: Mermaid Lagoon, Sunset Orange, Teakwood (Ranger)<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Rubbing Alcohol, Puffer Tool, Persian Dawn Gilding Flakes (Cosmic Shimmer); Laurel Leaves Background Plate (Simon Says Stamp), Silver Embossing Powder, heat tool<br /><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Card #2</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Snowglobe Sayings (My Favorite Things - retired)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Yupo Paper<br /><b>Ink:</b> Alcohol Inks: Poppyfield, Watermelon, Shell Pink (Ranger); Real Red (SU!); Delicata Gold (Tsukineko)<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Rubbing Alcohol, Hair Dryer, Verdigris Gilding Flakes (Cosmic Shimmer); Layered Poinsettia die (Penny Black), gold beads </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Card #3:</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Greetings (Cavallini & Co.)</div><b>Paper:</b> Black card stock (SU!); Black Metallic card stock (Tonic); Gold Metallic card stock (SU!)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Pearl Alcohol Inks (Ranger); Versamark<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Lake Loon die (Gina Marie Designs); Fine-tip Glue applicator, Tombow Mono glue, Persian Dawn Gilding Flakes (Cosmic Shimmer), Princess Gold embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Challenges:</b></div></div><div><div><a href="https://groupofsevencardmakers.blogspot.com/2024/01/alcohol-inks-with-gilding-flakes.html" target="_blank">Group of Seven - Alcohol Inks with Gilding Flakes</a></div><div><a href="http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/01/seize-birthday-276-kraft-and-another.html" target="_blank">Seize the Birthday Challenge #276 - Anything Birthday Goes</a></div><div><div><a href="https://scrapsoflifebyscrappymo.blogspot.com/2024/01/jan-2024-rudolph-days-challenge.html" target="_blank">Rudolph Days January Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes</a></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-75936788564768740762024-01-25T09:00:00.000-08:002024-01-25T09:06:26.063-08:00One more Guest Designing for Seize the Birthday!<div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-7J6KlpSpSQ1QUcPB0mBbbKHu4bXDgrxN7FSj2MAmlfD-lC0-fVnkj-R3jdKmVc454s-3m3g6CFNW25t86YujtTKQK-z3HZc-uSDIfewpw9ATK6wE20yjzJtCIofYUtDSHVXxGr1xJVTHs2u-UALzxlLhSjG7SSE1X0D36utYUHyCqz72EC6cxTLAgI/s600/ps_birthday_blowout1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-7J6KlpSpSQ1QUcPB0mBbbKHu4bXDgrxN7FSj2MAmlfD-lC0-fVnkj-R3jdKmVc454s-3m3g6CFNW25t86YujtTKQK-z3HZc-uSDIfewpw9ATK6wE20yjzJtCIofYUtDSHVXxGr1xJVTHs2u-UALzxlLhSjG7SSE1X0D36utYUHyCqz72EC6cxTLAgI/s16000/ps_birthday_blowout1-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi everyone. I'm back with my last card as <a href="http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/01/seize-birthday-276-kraft-and-another.html" target="_blank">Surprise Party Guest for Seize the Birthday.</a> I've had such a wonderful time joining the team for November and January!</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1LXYh5aalaxDibzYSn3q53Uz79PCfZCOXK_mQq926buHOLARyJHmnzbLEtkakRQK67UhNWdC1fXE_Y7zVp5udC9QlXGXN_I-IVr83AM7cwJm6ArujiN5luHxfiYF8Edx45qUGemo4TSMw4_c8EwRCKZ3irK2gtC0Go6YbDn_tltWy7wrirmhBI-5izy0/s240/Jan%2025%20-%20GD%20at%20STB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="240" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1LXYh5aalaxDibzYSn3q53Uz79PCfZCOXK_mQq926buHOLARyJHmnzbLEtkakRQK67UhNWdC1fXE_Y7zVp5udC9QlXGXN_I-IVr83AM7cwJm6ArujiN5luHxfiYF8Edx45qUGemo4TSMw4_c8EwRCKZ3irK2gtC0Go6YbDn_tltWy7wrirmhBI-5izy0/w200-h200/Jan%2025%20-%20GD%20at%20STB.jpg" width="200" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizHzRvp0KKgQeZzXZaofTBnWtOyVysdJUfrLGi_gBEy3NTfpExZ8PibyLpO8PUQKnfYkLyGBPxp3jmx7wxdBrEQe32H4KbLnup-mIdPERdM2RIc92rQv7lmHCIKCFhiY3MfBqMdqCWjug2Kr4hyWWihK-5Jqsk_QTI0oSWARDM3s3-d0PEe56qIsKBqF8/s240/STB%20Party%20Guest.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="240" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizHzRvp0KKgQeZzXZaofTBnWtOyVysdJUfrLGi_gBEy3NTfpExZ8PibyLpO8PUQKnfYkLyGBPxp3jmx7wxdBrEQe32H4KbLnup-mIdPERdM2RIc92rQv7lmHCIKCFhiY3MfBqMdqCWjug2Kr4hyWWihK-5Jqsk_QTI0oSWARDM3s3-d0PEe56qIsKBqF8/w200-h200/STB%20Party%20Guest.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/01/seize-birthday-276-kraft-and-another.html" target="_blank">Today challenge (#276) is so fun (Kraft and Another Color), plus you can use neutrals.</a> I found the closest ink colour to kraft and used it along with shades of orange for a smooshed background on white mixed media paper (Distress Inks: Gathered Twigs, Ripe Persimmon, Crackling Campfire). I die-cut the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/memory-box-fresh-foliage-craft-die-98502" target="_blank">Fresh Foliage (Memory Box)</a> in gold metallic card stock and then added shades of orange alcohol inks on top. To finish, I stamped the birthday sentiment in white pigment ink and heat embossed in white. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Close-up ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKc-NIA8yH2KQZYPLg3_Nn-Fm2OnP-h7rTPOgyGZxSV78E7dBB3mbeMyxxmHUTVjlMiZ2757wf2fnnIz9rOeNDOnTdWLBtYqR-6uGoKWKHJO625QHrKqUtn7RDTLbLWHDr91dWVWQRAYksotBDJCYNLKFjD_CyensIogJrocbW0sJr9FD4gfP7BORI2E/s600/ps_birthday_blowout1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKc-NIA8yH2KQZYPLg3_Nn-Fm2OnP-h7rTPOgyGZxSV78E7dBB3mbeMyxxmHUTVjlMiZ2757wf2fnnIz9rOeNDOnTdWLBtYqR-6uGoKWKHJO625QHrKqUtn7RDTLbLWHDr91dWVWQRAYksotBDJCYNLKFjD_CyensIogJrocbW0sJr9FD4gfP7BORI2E/s16000/ps_birthday_blowout1-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I hope you'll join us with your Happy Birthday card(s). As always, <a href="http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/01/seize-birthday-276-kraft-and-another.html" target="_blank">Anything Birthday goes</a> with optional theme. Hope to see you in the gallery!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Birthday Blowout - retired (Poppy Stamps)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Kraft card stock (Carta Bella)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Distress Inks: Gathered Twigs, Ripe Persimmon, Crackling Campfire (Tim Holtz); Unicorn white pigment ink (Hero Arts); Alcohol Inks (Ranger)<br /><b>Accessories:</b> water mister, Fresh Foliage die (Memory Box), White embossing powder, Heat tool<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/01/seize-birthday-276-kraft-and-another.html" target="_blank">STB #276 - Kraft and Another Color</a></div><div><br /></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-7446774114690605742024-01-21T10:00:00.000-08:002024-01-22T09:41:44.418-08:00J-O-Y #1<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS1yoQ9bYSSDFRuPt2HSaTK8ruug5jWM4nnH5EfSpM2ZOhHT-EtofV93E7OMvvAS3URtPp6s7wZyBmvemFVVkCbXtIZyYwb-Vj8IFJAvcQM5hSvmDZQ_L_uv-RCWd1X6mYU4mm9bKvh5twKXxMqupJc4mWM95UVf6FC9ayjWxBX7SJWwue5b0rU_kKe4U/s600/wrs_santa_and_rudolph1-11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS1yoQ9bYSSDFRuPt2HSaTK8ruug5jWM4nnH5EfSpM2ZOhHT-EtofV93E7OMvvAS3URtPp6s7wZyBmvemFVVkCbXtIZyYwb-Vj8IFJAvcQM5hSvmDZQ_L_uv-RCWd1X6mYU4mm9bKvh5twKXxMqupJc4mWM95UVf6FC9ayjWxBX7SJWwue5b0rU_kKe4U/s16000/wrs_santa_and_rudolph1-11.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi everyone. I bought the <a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=344594" target="_blank">Immense JOY die (Penny Black)</a> late last year and didn't get a chance to use it. I decided to challenge myself to make several cards with it, using different stamps and dies. This is the first one. :)</div></div><div><br /></div><div>I LOVE this sweet image from Wild Rose Studios. So sad when they went out of business. I stamped the image in black ink and heat embossed in clear before watercolouring with my Zigs (something I have neglected for a while!).</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm so happy how this darling image fits inside the "O". I cut-out the bottom of Santa's list so it would extent beyond the "O" to add a little dimension to the card.</div><div><br /></div><div>The card front is cut from Real Red card stock (SU!) and the JOY is cut three times and layered together from kraft card stock (Carta Bella).</div><div><br /></div><div>Close-up ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvagAf9aCC9_iZUxQSbAzfqHMJjOrABrXMGQX27vfD7XHFiV8DOlhYdevT_hku8cDHldv2l1FJxDQBrn7rlOYgVRt44l96WELrJThdFtAAb4kzFtYvpjR3-9vrzSV_SAFHI3TQq2ptBulISvMAocLtMJs4PxaeKdArNcg-Nkn3WyRG_t3dFJEZvd0V3x4/s600/wrs_santa_and_rudolph1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvagAf9aCC9_iZUxQSbAzfqHMJjOrABrXMGQX27vfD7XHFiV8DOlhYdevT_hku8cDHldv2l1FJxDQBrn7rlOYgVRt44l96WELrJThdFtAAb4kzFtYvpjR3-9vrzSV_SAFHI3TQq2ptBulISvMAocLtMJs4PxaeKdArNcg-Nkn3WyRG_t3dFJEZvd0V3x4/s16000/wrs_santa_and_rudolph1-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Since this is the first time using the large JOY die, I'm sending the above card to <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/01/nbus-challenge-58.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #58</a> (third entry).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyoRyo89HyDkqbAXc7EYDm61RMJPWCGgMd_-J3q6FAiWMZH_mlJWVA8o-2TFn7yJASaBHtvhxjTYszp7GX66mD35IDp0buvKeD0s-R3tcDUOQ4M6tkoCz7qjHMPea4P2EP3baAVu49R-aTaxVsiMXHZXUThcZ8eDlnvCkpzpnuCCmTBP7VpTImHoCAmvI/s230/nbus.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyoRyo89HyDkqbAXc7EYDm61RMJPWCGgMd_-J3q6FAiWMZH_mlJWVA8o-2TFn7yJASaBHtvhxjTYszp7GX66mD35IDp0buvKeD0s-R3tcDUOQ4M6tkoCz7qjHMPea4P2EP3baAVu49R-aTaxVsiMXHZXUThcZ8eDlnvCkpzpnuCCmTBP7VpTImHoCAmvI/s1600/nbus.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Edited to add:</b> Playing along with <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2024/01/happy-new-year-from-die-cut-divas.html" target="_blank">Die-cut Divas January Challenge</a> - use a NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff). Thanks Linda!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGd_L40ccRl3CU1yfC_77S2d6Xzzdx1LMQl44XrSub4JidAkMmZhjz4TP02xFFo9rXRI1_qV0UUtUKDyWao-szccUp6rfzCOtt3XQo7OQBlFhKPZrqkYUeJJxuJcfCn4grV3dbQT0111h6Iq_6eYPiHjZMXNjzN-Uhh7B2Y_9Nr5ZeyQ7l8SGjxaS2mUM/s170/Die-cut%20Divas.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="105" data-original-width="170" height="122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGd_L40ccRl3CU1yfC_77S2d6Xzzdx1LMQl44XrSub4JidAkMmZhjz4TP02xFFo9rXRI1_qV0UUtUKDyWao-szccUp6rfzCOtt3XQo7OQBlFhKPZrqkYUeJJxuJcfCn4grV3dbQT0111h6Iq_6eYPiHjZMXNjzN-Uhh7B2Y_9Nr5ZeyQ7l8SGjxaS2mUM/w198-h122/Die-cut%20Divas.png" width="198" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Santa & Rudolph (Wild Rose Studios - closed)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Real Red card stock (SU!); Kraft card stock (Carta Bella)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Black (Memento); Zig markers<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Immense Joy die (Penny Black); Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool; watercolour brushes; white acrylic paint pen (Posca); red chalk<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/01/nbus-challenge-58.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #58</a></div><div><a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2024/01/happy-new-year-from-die-cut-divas.html" target="_blank">Die-cut Divas January Challenge - NBUS</a></div></div><div><br /></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-77056720056931469912024-01-17T10:00:00.001-08:002024-01-17T19:07:26.427-08:00Elegant Christmas<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSl7UqaS84AqX-_pyQwy4AH2GKHDKz_T5pSnSqUXEU4-AM44Jqp2mZFL4dL7mR2dRczEBfgyuP_Zlk7pRbB2D3QYQo1sT2gr7eYnDpBUQKzmpw0Avpw4ufDkeQ-n9qNqkIplTho5Cc-cl2DXja6CB1ZV7H-lQARB7CEJMBVUG5yzJO8ialjGIfPz5h14g/s600/seasons_gifts1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSl7UqaS84AqX-_pyQwy4AH2GKHDKz_T5pSnSqUXEU4-AM44Jqp2mZFL4dL7mR2dRczEBfgyuP_Zlk7pRbB2D3QYQo1sT2gr7eYnDpBUQKzmpw0Avpw4ufDkeQ-n9qNqkIplTho5Cc-cl2DXja6CB1ZV7H-lQARB7CEJMBVUG5yzJO8ialjGIfPz5h14g/s16000/seasons_gifts1-1.jpg" /></a></div>Hi everyone. </div><div><br /></div><div>A simple CAS Christmas card. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>I started by embossing a small scrap of gold metallic paper with the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/simon-says-stamp-embossing-folder-filigree-snowflakes-sf211-1" target="_blank">Filigree Snowflakes embossing folder (Simon Says Stamp).</a> Then I die-cut <u>three</u> of the Lavinia Snowflake die - retired (Poppy Stamps); two from white card stock (glued together to make a thick piece); the other from the gold embossed paper. I paper pieced the center of the ornament from the embossed gold paper over top of the white die-cuts. I also added a few gold metallic half pearls to the center of the white snowflakes. I finished by gold heat embossing the sentiment <a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=341632" target="_blank">Season's Gifts (Penny Black).</a> Simple and easy card to make.</div><div><br /></div><div>I was inspired by the mood board at <a href="https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/01/peace-on-earth-challenge-55.html" target="_blank">Peace on Earth Challenge #55</a>, so adding my card to their gallery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoEiDFwKqlgKxsXvsLWOfWmnzSPMy5Nvx1vsInVtgxOpenCP71mHuL4MdiL93sgKTDTuTd77LIT8cI7luAFthfD1kxH5PQuhOAZQPAI4LOWLNrknAFH0HLRDXdmqlC18Jo__esSVaYXgLRkZQymBUNPM7qpVU5n-qpWIeZYg-aCuh_EbuVmNmzj_YHz3g/s305/Peace%20on%20Earth.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="305" data-original-width="207" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoEiDFwKqlgKxsXvsLWOfWmnzSPMy5Nvx1vsInVtgxOpenCP71mHuL4MdiL93sgKTDTuTd77LIT8cI7luAFthfD1kxH5PQuhOAZQPAI4LOWLNrknAFH0HLRDXdmqlC18Jo__esSVaYXgLRkZQymBUNPM7qpVU5n-qpWIeZYg-aCuh_EbuVmNmzj_YHz3g/w136-h200/Peace%20on%20Earth.jpg" width="136" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVKhkiYzcCp3mGTWCBFqfK6X_4KvD7mbfFS_LvlQfh5EAUY-SVJj-9VmG-Vwgi3vKBAyhEXKstaf8WaObP9indYZHBh7BLZLqWg3WPNIsioEtKZNgZHw6p8ZnKgX1yrdIdl6V4KKcFuZBLEioELNRgSLZQgqBSgYiCRkrq5VkKElMRgdwpP-8yrcRenFo/s400/POE%20%2355.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="345" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVKhkiYzcCp3mGTWCBFqfK6X_4KvD7mbfFS_LvlQfh5EAUY-SVJj-9VmG-Vwgi3vKBAyhEXKstaf8WaObP9indYZHBh7BLZLqWg3WPNIsioEtKZNgZHw6p8ZnKgX1yrdIdl6V4KKcFuZBLEioELNRgSLZQgqBSgYiCRkrq5VkKElMRgdwpP-8yrcRenFo/w173-h200/POE%20%2355.jpg" width="173" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">... and also adding this to the <a href="https://scscards.blogspot.com/2024/01/simply-clean-simple-january-2024.html" target="_blank">Simply Clean & Simple January Challenge</a> where I played along with their optional challenge this month: Winter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnVH_5BoPu15uj___Xwr0SPLReTb8EjKXJ5ehLyW1-AnbpI1TeP8tsH3nPDAtfFebnsKFN4-YPjnosGx0WXVFQ3Db1hq-BLVmZljg_wg4fXozGkvFOwQBRROhqoI80t6dUqe4Fln20V3puF6gnn1Iz45CL33j-CbAwqG6gJkhngsn9TgUitkt31sbBz-s/s200/SCS%20badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="112" data-original-width="200" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnVH_5BoPu15uj___Xwr0SPLReTb8EjKXJ5ehLyW1-AnbpI1TeP8tsH3nPDAtfFebnsKFN4-YPjnosGx0WXVFQ3Db1hq-BLVmZljg_wg4fXozGkvFOwQBRROhqoI80t6dUqe4Fln20V3puF6gnn1Iz45CL33j-CbAwqG6gJkhngsn9TgUitkt31sbBz-s/s1600/SCS%20badge.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">First time using the Filigree Embossing Folder, so I'm sending this card over to <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/01/nbus-challenge-58.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #58.</a> This is my second entry. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMuzC5smXynatVCtSJABrtXAyJ7N6u3brM7KiZvU_gC8QH99qtzIGHT_W7yy7oo8RfuUuPcKjGpfGKtFbLx6nYWWcbDv_XqB_g3W8BFXEFIZ5IVDi3deKvWAkp9vlrRZVgtmn-snURQHEg0UzepvwUXP8Ak42-_NkLSXE97WTvIrvcpWSX55Ht-kI9nDI/s230/nbus.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMuzC5smXynatVCtSJABrtXAyJ7N6u3brM7KiZvU_gC8QH99qtzIGHT_W7yy7oo8RfuUuPcKjGpfGKtFbLx6nYWWcbDv_XqB_g3W8BFXEFIZ5IVDi3deKvWAkp9vlrRZVgtmn-snURQHEg0UzepvwUXP8Ak42-_NkLSXE97WTvIrvcpWSX55Ht-kI9nDI/s1600/nbus.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Close-up. Sorry for the blurry photo, I need to get a new camera!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtUWYrNBRrl1Ls4Ucap0qDKoqGpYYxRIv7kjZXK5PPlINnlUMD9ND51m9amiCGYSznf0AAKaQUmSO81fJ-m5IeC7CLzs0uxQTSVGROguuTI_YQ7Fy4-2KPbiZ8JyVqPioQViyPYl8vooJywQt8ySS5yhW2GmIUn3fQ2eQa_qZNK2OQRzYYMM4HGp1hUiY/s600/seasons_gifts1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtUWYrNBRrl1Ls4Ucap0qDKoqGpYYxRIv7kjZXK5PPlINnlUMD9ND51m9amiCGYSznf0AAKaQUmSO81fJ-m5IeC7CLzs0uxQTSVGROguuTI_YQ7Fy4-2KPbiZ8JyVqPioQViyPYl8vooJywQt8ySS5yhW2GmIUn3fQ2eQa_qZNK2OQRzYYMM4HGp1hUiY/s16000/seasons_gifts1-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Seasons Gifts (Penny Black)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Gold Metallic Paper (Tonic)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Versamark <br /><b>Accessories:</b> Filigree Snowflakes embossing folder (Simon Says Stamp), Lavinia Snowflake die - retired (Poppy Stamps), gold metallic half pearls (Studio Katia), Princess Gold embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/01/peace-on-earth-challenge-55.html" target="_blank">Peace on Earth Challenge #55</a></div><div><a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/01/nbus-challenge-58.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #58</a></div><div><div><a href="https://scscards.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simply Clean & Simple</a> - Anything CAS Goes with optional theme: Winter</div><div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-44095768647871131552024-01-14T10:00:00.084-08:002024-01-14T10:51:44.571-08:00More Torn Edges<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-v_qxZhF69UAZUHTynvAgxI6ezcVOq-T6YlRqIuDuaMrLJ_REA_SlscRWNKrJzi96bFO4AqbiEAvpn3j9ibDu9h3ODyXN0jO-0FeNa5sRDb2FhGGoJFOkLgwKEqIe-ygbXYQnx8W9rC66vm_F724Z2JKHNfYUSDEf92-xCY7w7GxkonyXmXzEPVD_iU4/s600/ae_everyday_script_sentiments-1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-v_qxZhF69UAZUHTynvAgxI6ezcVOq-T6YlRqIuDuaMrLJ_REA_SlscRWNKrJzi96bFO4AqbiEAvpn3j9ibDu9h3ODyXN0jO-0FeNa5sRDb2FhGGoJFOkLgwKEqIe-ygbXYQnx8W9rC66vm_F724Z2JKHNfYUSDEf92-xCY7w7GxkonyXmXzEPVD_iU4/s16000/ae_everyday_script_sentiments-1-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi everyone. A few more cards for <a href="https://groupofsevencardmakers.blogspot.com/2023/12/torn-edge.html" target="_blank">Group of Seven Design Element - Torn Edges.</a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvho5rkn_ltskNRwnD47ASxyd0UMbisARp-IQLlWWMGw3-ttm2_sjQRuJ74t9tocLJ6rNeJ5dEnHTmUhIERrY_aMcXdMP_c0ZG7s7Ep9Gu7mbWCE5TvWyI8eAk6L87eVVP6hAWHQL1CAI8ZbX8wM92031zInbXwlSt_nOVKfArVMMp-l2JOxqRehfx/s320/post%20badge%20updated.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="213" data-original-width="320" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvho5rkn_ltskNRwnD47ASxyd0UMbisARp-IQLlWWMGw3-ttm2_sjQRuJ74t9tocLJ6rNeJ5dEnHTmUhIERrY_aMcXdMP_c0ZG7s7Ep9Gu7mbWCE5TvWyI8eAk6L87eVVP6hAWHQL1CAI8ZbX8wM92031zInbXwlSt_nOVKfArVMMp-l2JOxqRehfx/w200-h133/post%20badge%20updated.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For the card above, I smooshed the background with Lindy's Magicals, which have mica powder mixed in. You'll see the shimmer more on the close-up photo. I embossed a piece of vellum using the Kitchen Weave embossing folder (Cuttlebug). I then tore a diagonal strip off the top, leaving the rest to cover the card front. I added <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/simon-says-stamp-delicate-leafy-branch-wafer-die-s724" target="_blank">Delicate Leafy Branch die (Simon Says Stamp)</a>, cut from Cobalt Velour Tonic Mirror Card Stock. I stamped the happy birthday onto a white sentiment banner using a mix of Salty Ocean and Blueprint Sketch distress oxide inks. It worked to match the leafy die colour. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Close-up ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsEIvEs8NAs9KFncnOn_74AWxlnSCoVSZM_aZJYbX16VrI0iIHTh9w2RmnZqKb09Fy1QkUU-NUHeYXomZiPo_UHoM-6zSIZXQS2bqQD9npsqqHchf9AuImD_8P99oqczD9XPoeEjX2Fah02JC2fEJF44rZ6yLGGa9l7xu-6V_NCwFhNdjK7DOk2q68w9E/s600/ae_everyday_script_sentiments-1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsEIvEs8NAs9KFncnOn_74AWxlnSCoVSZM_aZJYbX16VrI0iIHTh9w2RmnZqKb09Fy1QkUU-NUHeYXomZiPo_UHoM-6zSIZXQS2bqQD9npsqqHchf9AuImD_8P99oqczD9XPoeEjX2Fah02JC2fEJF44rZ6yLGGa9l7xu-6V_NCwFhNdjK7DOk2q68w9E/s16000/ae_everyday_script_sentiments-1-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">First time using this awesome embossing folder (gift from a friend long ago --- what was I waiting for??!! :) I'm sending the above card to <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/01/nbus-challenge-58.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #58.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEe_jWjLGMxN_Qz4gRg0TWKyJbqrCc2OHz8OX_hGrpWogAaqW46ddgddehlvBLNRufMpC1urjN9mC9T1DNEl4xBJRO5rkkbWLZ2jtBLYrnaKU_bx26bDXvldu2Wlj-YMkVTdL_X64fNRT-qMcWW0Q7KJcKsXYVtDpuVplJSSOWOWn0u4AcCQn20Nv8N6c/s230/nbus.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEe_jWjLGMxN_Qz4gRg0TWKyJbqrCc2OHz8OX_hGrpWogAaqW46ddgddehlvBLNRufMpC1urjN9mC9T1DNEl4xBJRO5rkkbWLZ2jtBLYrnaKU_bx26bDXvldu2Wlj-YMkVTdL_X64fNRT-qMcWW0Q7KJcKsXYVtDpuVplJSSOWOWn0u4AcCQn20Nv8N6c/s1600/nbus.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> ... and one more. I use torn snowhills for many of my Christmas cards. I love the randomness of the tear. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30HndKV_3l3MF0SoJ1CyL_OZ8hKNkY3tRRTiInJRIkm6V0-2fiJnvfHVy5ukhFh9N_dcc_TiNziLI-HJMEvofpBKAAoGbZA7oEa9XtV9d_aFpD_gyvzQqJKf9B5wEFQLBgnEN1pxeJNCWP4BbMxSLr58F-zh_6KCSssroaXL2k78GQeehogC7xAYhO4g/s600/sl_reindeer_with_text2-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30HndKV_3l3MF0SoJ1CyL_OZ8hKNkY3tRRTiInJRIkm6V0-2fiJnvfHVy5ukhFh9N_dcc_TiNziLI-HJMEvofpBKAAoGbZA7oEa9XtV9d_aFpD_gyvzQqJKf9B5wEFQLBgnEN1pxeJNCWP4BbMxSLr58F-zh_6KCSssroaXL2k78GQeehogC7xAYhO4g/s16000/sl_reindeer_with_text2-1.jpg" /></a></div></div><div>This card was made using leftover ink from <a href="https://www.stampingwithloll.com/2023/11/smooshing-with-cling-wrap-group-of-seven.html" target="_blank">this card.</a> I sopped up the ink onto hot press watercolour paper, stamped my image in black and then splattered with diluted white and black acrylic inks. A torn piece of hot press w/c paper was added for the snowhill.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sending this over to the <a href="https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/mlccb-54-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html" target="_blank">Merry Little Christmas Challenge #54 - anything Christmas goes!</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTzwbzvvDP8XJkgPKphXd-CDfdPoS-l0fFfcmQXyA-OB_oDg0c6DffTD8yO-8ed6zSCRdbfOkWvGCL2xP-HuFXLx8hi_bxFHWcx98-kjTrRPN5vayxqvfH2NnRfaHVaUj4HmBE4m4P_WtApY2H33HJ7CEaRxZXZlogy5er673YgvcVI3phslL4qTqfk1U/s210/MerryLittleC-challenge-blog-badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="210" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTzwbzvvDP8XJkgPKphXd-CDfdPoS-l0fFfcmQXyA-OB_oDg0c6DffTD8yO-8ed6zSCRdbfOkWvGCL2xP-HuFXLx8hi_bxFHWcx98-kjTrRPN5vayxqvfH2NnRfaHVaUj4HmBE4m4P_WtApY2H33HJ7CEaRxZXZlogy5er673YgvcVI3phslL4qTqfk1U/s1600/MerryLittleC-challenge-blog-badge.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u>Card #1:</u></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Everyday Script Sentiments (AliExpress)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Vellum; Cobalt Velour Mirror card stock (Tonic)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Magicals (Lindy's); Distress Oxides: Salty Ocean, Blueprint Sketch (Tim Holtz)<br /><b>Accessories:</b> water mister, Kitchen Weave embossing folder (Cuttlebug), Delicate Leafy Branch die (SSS)</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Card #2:</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Stamp #391 (Studio Light Essentials)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Bister Powders: Bister Blue, Bister Green, Bister Dark Brown; Versamark; Black (Memento) <br /><b>Accessories:</b> Water mister, diluted white and black acrylic paint, splatter brush</div></div></div><div><br /><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="https://groupofsevencardmakers.blogspot.com/2023/12/torn-edge.html" target="_blank">Group of Seven - Torn Edges</a></div><div><a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/01/nbus-challenge-58.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #58</a></div><div><a href="https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/mlccb-54-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html" target="_blank">Merry Little Christmas Challenge #54</a></div><div><br /></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-50801432011244962662024-01-11T09:00:00.000-08:002024-01-11T09:30:24.102-08:00Guest Designing for Seize the Birthday!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxKlh6HF3VFnnxkmd24jMFowHNtAj-DK15gsO6hJe49o0VqLmWi0kZvEiq8pHGfWBzkMun2wjkquZyqIVusE4yibAaUmdX_BbIx1wsPxsjjamexfjFMo96a5CSR9dSA-cLP19YqxpWwyeK0AaLqBohTipsyvBZGL6XtBD-gwF4-GXcD7cLvsJtx4P8nmQ/s600/cb_perfect_peonies1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxKlh6HF3VFnnxkmd24jMFowHNtAj-DK15gsO6hJe49o0VqLmWi0kZvEiq8pHGfWBzkMun2wjkquZyqIVusE4yibAaUmdX_BbIx1wsPxsjjamexfjFMo96a5CSR9dSA-cLP19YqxpWwyeK0AaLqBohTipsyvBZGL6XtBD-gwF4-GXcD7cLvsJtx4P8nmQ/s16000/cb_perfect_peonies1-1.jpg" /></a></div>Hi everyone. I'm so happy to be back as the <a href="http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/01/seize-birthday-275-embossing-wet-or-dry.html" target="_blank">Surprise Party Guest for Seize the Birthday</a> again this month. </div><div><br /></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/AVvXsEgzk25cnG0PqVXbPVZxCHqzZoMe52W63xjeKpMqvEL6twM0PC4Ork96guAsphiV2IreqqAZwEYayGLPBFPjfVi_4LL8k66GLFwRabgMcZw5M6odUNVhZ8Da-dVegjNcRmLcpGlgVt6vwB40PikaZXJ7ZGpVyWA1tAyYADK8q4ouUFEwcoWQCZUxFNwdALA/s240/Jan%2011%20-%20GD%20at%20STB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="240" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzk25cnG0PqVXbPVZxCHqzZoMe52W63xjeKpMqvEL6twM0PC4Ork96guAsphiV2IreqqAZwEYayGLPBFPjfVi_4LL8k66GLFwRabgMcZw5M6odUNVhZ8Da-dVegjNcRmLcpGlgVt6vwB40PikaZXJ7ZGpVyWA1tAyYADK8q4ouUFEwcoWQCZUxFNwdALA/w200-h200/Jan%2011%20-%20GD%20at%20STB.jpg" width="200" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizHzRvp0KKgQeZzXZaofTBnWtOyVysdJUfrLGi_gBEy3NTfpExZ8PibyLpO8PUQKnfYkLyGBPxp3jmx7wxdBrEQe32H4KbLnup-mIdPERdM2RIc92rQv7lmHCIKCFhiY3MfBqMdqCWjug2Kr4hyWWihK-5Jqsk_QTI0oSWARDM3s3-d0PEe56qIsKBqF8/s240/STB%20Party%20Guest.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="240" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizHzRvp0KKgQeZzXZaofTBnWtOyVysdJUfrLGi_gBEy3NTfpExZ8PibyLpO8PUQKnfYkLyGBPxp3jmx7wxdBrEQe32H4KbLnup-mIdPERdM2RIc92rQv7lmHCIKCFhiY3MfBqMdqCWjug2Kr4hyWWihK-5Jqsk_QTI0oSWARDM3s3-d0PEe56qIsKBqF8/w200-h200/STB%20Party%20Guest.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/01/seize-birthday-275-embossing-wet-or-dry.html" target="_blank">Today starts the first challenge of 2024 with a choice of options (Embossing Wet or Dry) - Challenge #275.</a> I made two cards (the one above with dry embossing, and a second card with wet embossing).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The card above uses the Perfect Peonies from Clearly Besotted. I stamped the image in black ink and heat embossed with clear before watercolouring using Distress Inks (Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Mustard Seed). I placed the peonies on a layer of pink card stock, covered with a dry embossed vellum piece I received in the Christmas card from my friend Leslie. It was so pretty, I had to use it right away! :) Thank you Leslie! I finished the card by adding a simple Happy Birthday sentiment stamped in black.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm sending the above card to the <a href="https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/01/triple-b-january-2024-challenge.html" target="_blank">Triple B (Birds, Butterflies, & Blooms January Challenge.</a> They have provided a mood board for inspiration. My flowers are pink and the layer of embossed vellum (sort of) looks like snow. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrbFQoGBN6FvKkclDkAPNtzpZ3O-GMJ4Idqa679r-CdjR8tQmpHkkFaI2hfAffo1CpygF_NGtSCemb6o5ufWlq1Jzmq3b4BzzEU1iJnR-27JiCidNDA5EFrJOrTE4ju1LwJWOHEFamFSRdPqYkn9R1ou2m5VMie9EaV0FjDgFsWNw1hlTxG7Loth3oIt8/s640/TB%20Jan24.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="370" data-original-width="640" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrbFQoGBN6FvKkclDkAPNtzpZ3O-GMJ4Idqa679r-CdjR8tQmpHkkFaI2hfAffo1CpygF_NGtSCemb6o5ufWlq1Jzmq3b4BzzEU1iJnR-27JiCidNDA5EFrJOrTE4ju1LwJWOHEFamFSRdPqYkn9R1ou2m5VMie9EaV0FjDgFsWNw1hlTxG7Loth3oIt8/s320/TB%20Jan24.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">... and then ....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-3Nhw0Mw21yll3P1XUB3275tMTVkwiKfQ-eYNBe5JJdicMIaoRRJr1YqOsB5Mdns_cxbGNO_j_4WomG2ZpG3LFWu1SLm_qpZqOlSHTePYzY_oVG461dOhQ1bcEDLRgL_5LANlyV_x4_S-Nig9c2FHG2gDc9PVTPdW6qL3XwTIWoBMEIkIefLt4M5LTRw/s600/stampendous_brushed_wishes1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-3Nhw0Mw21yll3P1XUB3275tMTVkwiKfQ-eYNBe5JJdicMIaoRRJr1YqOsB5Mdns_cxbGNO_j_4WomG2ZpG3LFWu1SLm_qpZqOlSHTePYzY_oVG461dOhQ1bcEDLRgL_5LANlyV_x4_S-Nig9c2FHG2gDc9PVTPdW6qL3XwTIWoBMEIkIefLt4M5LTRw/s16000/stampendous_brushed_wishes1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This card is done using "Wet Embossing" and my very favourite embossing gel, <a href="https://www.jerrysartarama.com/golden-acrylic-gel-mediums-glass-bead-gel-8oz-79132" target="_blank">Glass Bead (Golden).</a> I used the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/simon-says-stamp-stencil-leaves-ssst121330" target="_blank">Leaves stencil from Simon Says Stamp</a>, sponged with Distress Inks (Peacock Feathers, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness). I removed the stencil and cleaned off the ink before placing it back over top to add a layer of glass bead gel. I love the sparkle from this amazing product. I kept the card design CAS (clean and simple) so that the beautiful leaves were the star, simply adding a sentiment to finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope you'll join us with your Happy Birthday card(s). As always, Anything Birthday goes with optional theme. Hope to see you in the gallery!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm sending the above card to <a href="https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-2024-stencil-fun.html" target="_blank">Stencil Fun January Challenge - where it's always Anything Stenciling Goes with optional theme.</a> I went with the Anything stenciling this time. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibFXxE54Y7_yADoyIGbGS5zCThr4eLSiR1mvI1JEgWmXfPIO78RCBSnmA5UWcqZ_4z14DXSKbDVtClP7ob9ia1_s60ApvhRUBsxuucWTwQBr81IpAPTurA1ocEzgL-GNyrueHXh0Q2796FfL0RezwYoxvsdIH-sTZonSaNbLU2jvIMe6Gdow7g6gYRZgc/s250/Stencil%20Fun.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="163" data-original-width="250" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibFXxE54Y7_yADoyIGbGS5zCThr4eLSiR1mvI1JEgWmXfPIO78RCBSnmA5UWcqZ_4z14DXSKbDVtClP7ob9ia1_s60ApvhRUBsxuucWTwQBr81IpAPTurA1ocEzgL-GNyrueHXh0Q2796FfL0RezwYoxvsdIH-sTZonSaNbLU2jvIMe6Gdow7g6gYRZgc/w200-h130/Stencil%20Fun.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>... and I'm also sending this card to <a href="https://scscards.blogspot.com/2024/01/simply-clean-simple-january-2024.html" target="_blank">Simply Clean & Simple January Challenge - Anything CAS Goes.</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOuKqzQ0RPsaVWITZSiODZUmQiciA1I70EnnZ0utyePuifKHy0Ks_JurBpJQ3zwYzxUf0Jo1xugr7oWl3kGAqWKwlLMcytUf_BAwAeTqDcrdc8UYrfKe2_Zx6ImVtMdouMMvBewR9Sn0aujma3nvrrSs0UGNwePvUtMYgYcal3Qu7ujwe8c7yo6XnqAeI/s200/SCS%20badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="112" data-original-width="200" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOuKqzQ0RPsaVWITZSiODZUmQiciA1I70EnnZ0utyePuifKHy0Ks_JurBpJQ3zwYzxUf0Jo1xugr7oWl3kGAqWKwlLMcytUf_BAwAeTqDcrdc8UYrfKe2_Zx6ImVtMdouMMvBewR9Sn0aujma3nvrrSs0UGNwePvUtMYgYcal3Qu7ujwe8c7yo6XnqAeI/s1600/SCS%20badge.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u>Card #1:</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Perfect Peonies (Clearly Besotted); Greetings (Cavallini & Co)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Pink Pirouette card stock (SU!)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Obsidian Black Pigment Ink (Altenew); Distress Inks: Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Mustard Seed (Tim Holtz)<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Dry embossed vellum (gift from a friend), clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u>Card #2:</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Brushed Wishes (Stampendous)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Distress Inks: Peacock Feathers, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness (Tim Holtz)<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Leaves Stencil (Simon Says Stamp), sponge brushes, Glass Bead Gel (Golden), palette knife<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/01/seize-birthday-275-embossing-wet-or-dry.html" target="_blank">STB #275 - Embossing Wet or Dry</a></div><div><a href="https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2024/01/triple-b-january-2024-challenge.html" target="_blank">Triple B (Birds, Butterflies, & Blooms January Challenge</a></div><div><a href="https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-2024-stencil-fun.html" target="_blank">Stencil Fun January Challenge - anything Stenciling goes</a></div><div><a href="https://scscards.blogspot.com/2024/01/simply-clean-simple-january-2024.html" target="_blank">Simply Clean & Simple January Challenge - Anything CAS Goes</a></div></div><div><br /></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-51896575520139925732024-01-05T10:00:00.000-08:002024-01-05T14:48:56.697-08:00Watercolouring with Dry Embossing<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHSOvRj-iDNjCrpc5zW36wOyzaQx64ufIZoc10VQ5CLTDjA_dD7jBE4z9vRoYmYmyN1-QwvyLfTtdhXNTnW_m_-wPE_0YBxKPVN-jOcbwA90bIk7jCeYRuq1sYQsKYO9hZs6CO5pu4c5dHTGIyB7ofcLOZCckwAsCpnYooIaDGbE1SvCt2vds4nLzVZhs/s600/full_bloom1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHSOvRj-iDNjCrpc5zW36wOyzaQx64ufIZoc10VQ5CLTDjA_dD7jBE4z9vRoYmYmyN1-QwvyLfTtdhXNTnW_m_-wPE_0YBxKPVN-jOcbwA90bIk7jCeYRuq1sYQsKYO9hZs6CO5pu4c5dHTGIyB7ofcLOZCckwAsCpnYooIaDGbE1SvCt2vds4nLzVZhs/s16000/full_bloom1-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi everyone. I follow <a href="https://cards.heathertelford.com/" target="_blank">Heather Telford's blog</a>, an amazing artist and card maker. Recently she has made some <a href="https://cards.heathertelford.com/2023/11/21/cones-and-berries/" target="_blank">beautiful watercoloured cards</a> and added dry embossing over top when she is done. So cool! I had to give it a try. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>I did the watercolour spritz technique for the <a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=342824" target="_blank">Full Bloom image (Penny Black)</a>, using Distress Inks . This means using water soluable markers to colour direct to stamp, misting with water and then stamping on to water-friendly card stock (I used mixed media). It really does give your cards a true watercolour look. Once my image was dry, I ran the card front through my embossing machine with the Leafy Branch embossing folder - retired (Cuttlebug). I love how it adds some wonderful texture to the background. To finish, I added a simple white sentiment border stamped using a retired SU! stamp set.</div><div><br /></div><div>Close-up ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR6s7wQOReN_TRAeHiyA3IlgxZ_R3t6YsSS7IjARTIUqZiw87b5r6CoLW-uF6d8lYXqOczY348f95_qxMUdjPl_XoG99IvcY3uBhWaznIleqeA3YkyK7xWa4bZuHuss_oizsNb8ji1v0dj8sHT5eG28IrMlZprpnCQXmipVttMbv84RTQqpbUCgzOqriI/s600/full_bloom1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR6s7wQOReN_TRAeHiyA3IlgxZ_R3t6YsSS7IjARTIUqZiw87b5r6CoLW-uF6d8lYXqOczY348f95_qxMUdjPl_XoG99IvcY3uBhWaznIleqeA3YkyK7xWa4bZuHuss_oizsNb8ji1v0dj8sHT5eG28IrMlZprpnCQXmipVttMbv84RTQqpbUCgzOqriI/s16000/full_bloom1-2.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm sending this card to the <a href="https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/2023/12/anything-goes-embossing-with-twist-of.html" target="_blank">Can You Handle the Pressure Challenge - Anything Goes Embossing with a twist of Winter.</a> I opted out of the twist this time ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PkRHix7kyiNREzYbvSzPY3a17lMy0m97iOZ5bXBTa_m9v5f4RXtKChyphenhyphent5sTmyVj1zS43oV61mhyEvAY0dBOQdpZ11a9P3UpFiawZat-IpwoLYU_ghj0kxuX0WrHaA3WqfVOECufTgd18Eg-vQWv_ubfIJgplz9lk8-ihfBovbJSE52DZUMz9Ps8dnbk/s200/cyhtp%20graphic.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="103" data-original-width="200" height="103" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PkRHix7kyiNREzYbvSzPY3a17lMy0m97iOZ5bXBTa_m9v5f4RXtKChyphenhyphent5sTmyVj1zS43oV61mhyEvAY0dBOQdpZ11a9P3UpFiawZat-IpwoLYU_ghj0kxuX0WrHaA3WqfVOECufTgd18Eg-vQWv_ubfIJgplz9lk8-ihfBovbJSE52DZUMz9Ps8dnbk/s1600/cyhtp%20graphic.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Edit to add: Adding this card to the <a href="https://scscards.blogspot.com/2024/01/simply-clean-simple-january-2024.html" target="_blank">Simply Clean & Simple January Challenge</a> as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Full Bloom (Penny Black); Endless Birthday Wishes - retired (Stampin' Up!)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Wilted Violet, Villianous Potion, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness (Tim Holtz)<br /><b>Accessories:</b> water mister, Leafy Branch embossing folder (Cuttlebug)<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/2023/12/anything-goes-embossing-with-twist-of.html" target="_blank">Can You Handle the Pressure - Anything Embossing Goes</a></div><div><a href="https://scscards.blogspot.com/2024/01/simply-clean-simple-january-2024.html" target="_blank">Simply Clean & Simple January Challenge - Anything CAS Goes</a></div><div><br /></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5834329094115891966.post-29102206678902363322023-12-31T10:00:00.001-08:002023-12-31T10:00:00.131-08:00Christmas Tags<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ8oPfgas6yiuFOefphcyPpuiYwV4Ji7zPcWp2I44Cp-jKDzEXBjxDVn7vl8s7FuT5keM5trwVTPXw2X_xhTJ9pY_SPx6Q1O_XWhRzdiljHziF1MvZGUKQvfsSOncSIKOjAiBtxpt4JWQMSSYyGjqPRWnpcaq4DsGWTZBtJMeQn1ZwaMSdNsJTE4dt1WE/s600/tag%231.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ8oPfgas6yiuFOefphcyPpuiYwV4Ji7zPcWp2I44Cp-jKDzEXBjxDVn7vl8s7FuT5keM5trwVTPXw2X_xhTJ9pY_SPx6Q1O_XWhRzdiljHziF1MvZGUKQvfsSOncSIKOjAiBtxpt4JWQMSSYyGjqPRWnpcaq4DsGWTZBtJMeQn1ZwaMSdNsJTE4dt1WE/s16000/tag%231.jpg" /></a></div><div>Hi everyone. Today I'm sharing a few Christmas tags I made last minute. They were really fun to make, and quick too! I pulled out a few of my Penny Black Christmas stamps and sentiments and got to work. :)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj0eMFnyPuk1O4eA9CiIwJfGYneQcSIjYuo1Hj4f0bt3W3juh7JpX5QDzD6SbAEtWf4_Zkveq2rD1kNJ6e8b7yF6tchiBbZGYcbBYVjZWFTzav4qBX1QXpFNJP6pKhi2Z5JbFq24MBA2EFOIxx9I7lq7wMD1JcRI37X3JT-7WcHDFSqoUZ_crpU0wUYsY/s600/tag%232.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj0eMFnyPuk1O4eA9CiIwJfGYneQcSIjYuo1Hj4f0bt3W3juh7JpX5QDzD6SbAEtWf4_Zkveq2rD1kNJ6e8b7yF6tchiBbZGYcbBYVjZWFTzav4qBX1QXpFNJP6pKhi2Z5JbFq24MBA2EFOIxx9I7lq7wMD1JcRI37X3JT-7WcHDFSqoUZ_crpU0wUYsY/s16000/tag%232.jpg" /></a></div><div>Most of the images are Penny Black, stamped in black and heat embossed in clear. Then I used a variety of Distress Inks to watercolour the images. I sponged more colour around the edges of the tags before stamping the sentiment to finish. The only exception are the first two tags that are window tags. I used a die-cut arched window to create the frame for the winter scene, which is simply sponged with two colours of inks for the background and then splattered with white for falling snow.</div><div><br /></div><div>To finish, I cut lengths of seam binding and died them with matching distress inks, looped them through the top and tied a bow.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtSzs9fUtV0WEv-YtgosAeQhZSDAHT3VzdI-8frHe4gHr5uA8Vdg_mPT7RenZRu1_qY9Kdi1ESH-Nl3TfWpb_o8aOlsvjWpPNdFisFz7cX5_iU0FP22VEbUuN3rzNRxYhYZDfLzZowUx4ekbnXNK-bdNIBKGbIYU7I9wH5LwxISf3KE9mY3HTugxLNZIY/s600/tag%233.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtSzs9fUtV0WEv-YtgosAeQhZSDAHT3VzdI-8frHe4gHr5uA8Vdg_mPT7RenZRu1_qY9Kdi1ESH-Nl3TfWpb_o8aOlsvjWpPNdFisFz7cX5_iU0FP22VEbUuN3rzNRxYhYZDfLzZowUx4ekbnXNK-bdNIBKGbIYU7I9wH5LwxISf3KE9mY3HTugxLNZIY/s16000/tag%233.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPONzTtRc8bmPz_Hyw2Qez7J0ScKqvyxhjTrdFCdSrG3Rr6UCE0Z9Sj2h_eaOvLB1OgScJUfq3wSx7GgYBY68Bp9RZBLBVwPnvMbl_mdfQ2N3RCRTT9ECW7WB2xFbpArt7TlSSa9kbWbnS1x4P6zBeSFpCRRCPt4sUCA3o4Cz784DRx51hIUKtfeodJ_M/s600/tag%237.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPONzTtRc8bmPz_Hyw2Qez7J0ScKqvyxhjTrdFCdSrG3Rr6UCE0Z9Sj2h_eaOvLB1OgScJUfq3wSx7GgYBY68Bp9RZBLBVwPnvMbl_mdfQ2N3RCRTT9ECW7WB2xFbpArt7TlSSa9kbWbnS1x4P6zBeSFpCRRCPt4sUCA3o4Cz784DRx51hIUKtfeodJ_M/s16000/tag%237.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>For the last two tags, I used fun, whimsical images from Penny Black. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDasaIWJym_vi9zH2kLegC-geClL8-x-HrFOpXqDU4j7E6bEEvw22U42wJ9lUun9tN3uLJzHFr_xvHH9Ls9cMZ_3RtM2koqWYNLuzkE-Th-9PfZOSP8yb3q7V2QHD9Z2cbv1L3X3slcvQGb1y8_6RzEr_IoJ3s3xbpdTyNhumMenRJ3czYwZW3YN9T6TM/s600/tag%235.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2D3QzPaDovN_l1NKbmGwPCKTeysE8ReDrVLazlPtqqDvmLwfZNrMf6lxIqhu67z4MIKob3X9fgq_fNJcXgbCsn-D2yBiQ7GWcul7DHBVgx7vtHBIHZVI2GVXvWhuAvuhV0k4AkGi3ooaCZ5VVFqBWuVsW6FCXrLVIWteIpebKwFWgZVKP2fCyH6M0FpQ/s16000/poppies_background1-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi everyone. This month the <a href="https://groupofsevencardmakers.blogspot.com/2023/12/torn-edge.html" target="_blank">Group of Seven are highlighting another Design Element - Torn Edges.</a> There are so many ways you can add a torn edge to your card designs. </div><div><br /></div><div><div>Please check out the details for the technique and link to videos on the blog, as well as many wonderful inspiration cards from members of the Group.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://groupofsevencardmakers.blogspot.com/2023/12/torn-edge.html" target="_blank">Group of Seven Cardmakers</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKbQ66rlBtUvHwkM6tlRkpC9A2CMkF2clkFxgooQ7GkeWt8kMeAxDZuCcFIoNWc3TxHZcvvlo4T7igGMZBTdgcTA5qpB3OsJ3XZEtqyOuIUyilRWFSwcCsThvk-1pRFmsJX0s5fZSncgei4NQ16mya8XBMbvEezXN0fE6r4S9rqnBzolHrhuspF2XU/s600/post%20badge%20updated.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKbQ66rlBtUvHwkM6tlRkpC9A2CMkF2clkFxgooQ7GkeWt8kMeAxDZuCcFIoNWc3TxHZcvvlo4T7igGMZBTdgcTA5qpB3OsJ3XZEtqyOuIUyilRWFSwcCsThvk-1pRFmsJX0s5fZSncgei4NQ16mya8XBMbvEezXN0fE6r4S9rqnBzolHrhuspF2XU/s320/post%20badge%20updated.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The card above uses <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/simon-says-cling-stamp-poppies-background-sss102138" target="_blank">Poppies Background from Simon Says Stamp</a>. I LOVE the large flowers that are so much fun to watercolour. I stamped the image in black ink and heat embossed with clear before watercolouring with my favourite colour combo of distress inks: Saltwater Taffy and Abandoned Coral. This card makes me so happy. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The vellum banner has a torn edge, which adds something special to the design, as well as not covering up the background. It's a win/win. :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Close-up ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6X8n7EsHagjZjapAMkBfQI0TLDJp3lNqJ8v8eiPrByAG6y9k-11-pYhyK3mdRaPXYoTY79fzS2CyyxalT_9fEgvyDAoFEIryy942l3MTNLC1X0ZWOCy-bL7JOCm7Ras3pWHjdnbximO2TaWF61U0k-IsIXtaplZFSMSVx67k46p8Iem8jUvkiaFDR8qs/s600/poppies_background1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6X8n7EsHagjZjapAMkBfQI0TLDJp3lNqJ8v8eiPrByAG6y9k-11-pYhyK3mdRaPXYoTY79fzS2CyyxalT_9fEgvyDAoFEIryy942l3MTNLC1X0ZWOCy-bL7JOCm7Ras3pWHjdnbximO2TaWF61U0k-IsIXtaplZFSMSVx67k46p8Iem8jUvkiaFDR8qs/s16000/poppies_background1-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>* * * * *</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div>The next card shows how using a torn edge for masking can create added dimension, while keeping the card one layer.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8T5JXagxaWPPboDpE621G9gQSvqaRhGua0sd2oU0rQI8ngTwK7du3YXleDJ7l6l9Ok-8vjjepBOJMpi2dWZ9RKdKpbuboMU88JhGT19AV2nGY89d22Yeh0uZzCcWZNl1cnKilkbXMUcB3xzvuBaGUDYPw61Pgnm9kZO7eAqNaf3W_J_O69dHq22tKEWQ/s600/ae_everyday_sentiments1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8T5JXagxaWPPboDpE621G9gQSvqaRhGua0sd2oU0rQI8ngTwK7du3YXleDJ7l6l9Ok-8vjjepBOJMpi2dWZ9RKdKpbuboMU88JhGT19AV2nGY89d22Yeh0uZzCcWZNl1cnKilkbXMUcB3xzvuBaGUDYPw61Pgnm9kZO7eAqNaf3W_J_O69dHq22tKEWQ/w512-h640/ae_everyday_sentiments1-1.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div>A torn mask was added to the top and bottom of the card and then sponged over top with distress inks: Salvaged Patina, then a small border of Mowed Lawn near the edges, and then more Salvaged Patina on top, leaving the center area without sponging. This created varying colours for my background. The masks were removed.</div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/the-crafters-workshop-gentle-leaves-slim-line-stencil-tcw2300" target="_blank">Slimline Gentle Leaves stencil (The Crafter's Workshop)</a> was placed over the sponged area. More distress inks (Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness) were sponged over the stencil using detail sponges bought from AliExpress. They were really inexpensive but they are so great at getting into small areas. :) A sentiment was stamped in more Rustic Wilderness ink to finish the card.</div><div><br /></div><div>Close-up ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1j_iAKwhOOSIgyuiq2GGSCJ8m4vWe3UH0Vzd6jLUNy-TffAwqncYy3U2t_FPO9BUucuQkP9WyabUcW4XdNazAlWBV52p9tlTU_paUOZKge1vP5NH_yk27fk3jfjCLR5Pt1NxPT4KQ2LMxz5-Xjf2hGtDseX784RIHAKes1Wa-gV5Vm0xtlXOdZRCKb7M/s600/ae_everyday_sentiments1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1j_iAKwhOOSIgyuiq2GGSCJ8m4vWe3UH0Vzd6jLUNy-TffAwqncYy3U2t_FPO9BUucuQkP9WyabUcW4XdNazAlWBV52p9tlTU_paUOZKge1vP5NH_yk27fk3jfjCLR5Pt1NxPT4KQ2LMxz5-Xjf2hGtDseX784RIHAKes1Wa-gV5Vm0xtlXOdZRCKb7M/s16000/ae_everyday_sentiments1-2.jpg" /></a></div>Sending the above card to <a href="https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-stencil-fun-challenge.html" target="_blank">Stencil Fun December Challenge</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2QrXh14hiqqkuLGKmZd4tDaFXRlXbBF-jWSQDRk5rMdBsvPNe6mfVIphwOu3hKh6UAJ7ISHTqactk7HBuW0lccncuv_sfm9wwapiGx4FyITS2RWlExx61U6jieAWRnUGYriTHocKkhiY5XUh_SRLEEiwr7-ADhqJ8AayrK-IbvLMFMVYm5ABxxUg_Owg/s250/Stencil%20Fun.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="163" data-original-width="250" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2QrXh14hiqqkuLGKmZd4tDaFXRlXbBF-jWSQDRk5rMdBsvPNe6mfVIphwOu3hKh6UAJ7ISHTqactk7HBuW0lccncuv_sfm9wwapiGx4FyITS2RWlExx61U6jieAWRnUGYriTHocKkhiY5XUh_SRLEEiwr7-ADhqJ8AayrK-IbvLMFMVYm5ABxxUg_Owg/w200-h130/Stencil%20Fun.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div>... and one more ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq0M02GAa9TZyUTa6afiHGCgYy09nR9VxklhW-2aUhH5KIIHuxR-Yhy5BrqykVEWd4szQRmI1hlOMfMb5jy4NPpSYTVeg01S7ltsGozzW-0l4zoxfXaugnI2i2v2yG9T2e6Yb37PT6NX2ge_kpeGAe3WAV1cdb9vh9OyadWO8U8__23nl7StGbB3OXERQ/s600/snowy2-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq0M02GAa9TZyUTa6afiHGCgYy09nR9VxklhW-2aUhH5KIIHuxR-Yhy5BrqykVEWd4szQRmI1hlOMfMb5jy4NPpSYTVeg01S7ltsGozzW-0l4zoxfXaugnI2i2v2yG9T2e6Yb37PT6NX2ge_kpeGAe3WAV1cdb9vh9OyadWO8U8__23nl7StGbB3OXERQ/s16000/snowy2-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used mixed media paper to stencil (Winter Snowflake Lace - retired) using Salvaged Patina distress ink. The stenciled panel was torn on an angle at about half way down the card front, then the ends were cut off a bit to create open space when I added the two pieces to the top and bottom of my card base.</div></div></div><div><div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?p=342620" target="_blank">Snowy (Penny Black)</a> is stamped, heat embossed and watercoloured using Weathered Wood and Mowed Lawn distress inks. I used a tiny bit of red chalk for his rosy cheeks before die-cutting using the matching die (<a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?q=frosty%27s%20snow" target="_blank">Frosty's snow - Penny Black</a>). Sentiment (<a href="https://www.pennyblackinc.com/products.html?q=christmas%20sentiments" target="_blank">Christmas Sentiments - Penny Black</a>) is stamped in black ink to finish the card.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>* * * * *</b></span></div></div><div><br /></div><div>There's a <a href="https://groupofsevencardmakers.blogspot.com/2023/12/torn-edge.html" target="_blank">linky party at Group of Seven Cardmakers blog</a> if you'd like to play along this month. Hope to see your torn edge cards in the gallery!</div><div><br /></div><div>Before I go, I'm sharing Jessie's Christmas portrait taken by my SIL, Alex. This was taken at their place just after Alex gave Jessie a "spa day". :) Thanks again Alex!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhsHIXF8Z2ITBYMZmcSfARH7w8TtnpvNILwV-Ch-KoDG0c8gpYoKM5_KJjRmZe88W5b4wrss62o5cV3jlmb9IeG2pXbWE2FqMiBcrUEBphvnlGuVNom3xB4mT38Zw_ywsRnT4OkYIRCNV0OYEzfxDU-ossqQVUAKHb6dZdsfdURB1z77dNT2UhYXr4tM/s3000/Dec.%2021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="2400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhsHIXF8Z2ITBYMZmcSfARH7w8TtnpvNILwV-Ch-KoDG0c8gpYoKM5_KJjRmZe88W5b4wrss62o5cV3jlmb9IeG2pXbWE2FqMiBcrUEBphvnlGuVNom3xB4mT38Zw_ywsRnT4OkYIRCNV0OYEzfxDU-ossqQVUAKHb6dZdsfdURB1z77dNT2UhYXr4tM/s320/Dec.%2021.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>If you would like to <b>subscribe by email</b>,</div><div>please fill out the subscription form in the upper right sidebar.</div><div>Make sure to add "<b><u>subscribe</u></b>" to the message.</div><div>It is also important to add <b><u>SWL1subscribers@gmail.com</u></b> to your contact list</div><div>so Google recognizes the address and delivers the updates.</div><div><br /></div><div>To <b>unsubscribe</b>, please use the same form making sure to add</div><div>"<u><b>unsubscribe</b></u>" to the message.</div><div>Thank you.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/s148/2022%20sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="104" data-original-width="148" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2njxq0kCwx5_TYxDwlaSq5gc9fy7Edg-dd82kp3bnwgb21hIGsaSyMzmQgDTi8GbgBMhQkXZRjL19cF35INU4VX8-XYOReujVISGCkOogAsm2SXsdgdUiRWJNbmC0-hYr2Uy2AdIGCjzeBhP3_TsKvRaFDs-RztYnB20cOIztWYAYwKns6wCumTjh/w133-h93/2022%20sig.png" width="133" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Card #1:</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Poppies Background (Simon Says Stamp); </div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Vellum<br /><b>Ink:</b> Black (Memento); Distress Inks: Saltwater Taffy, Abandoned Coral, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Black Soot (Tim Holtz)<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, watercolour brushes, Permanent Fine tip Black Marker (Sharpie)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Card #2:</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Everyday Script Sentiments (AliExpress)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Black (Memento); Distress Inks: Salvaged Patina, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness (Tim Holtz)<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Slimline Gentle Leaves stencil (The Crafter's Workshop); Torn Masks, Sponge Brushes</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><br /></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Card #3:</u></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Stamps:</b> Snowy (Penny Black); Christmas Sentiments (Penny Black)</div><b>Paper:</b> White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)<br /><b>Ink:</b> Black (Memento); Distress Inks: Salvaged Patina, Mowed Lawn, Weathered Wood (Tim Holtz)<br /><b>Accessories:</b> Winter Snowflake lace stencil (Memory Box - retired); Sponge Brushes, Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, watercolour brushes, red chalk, White Acrylic paint pen (Posca)</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><b>Challenges:</b><div><a href="https://groupofsevencardmakers.blogspot.com/2023/12/torn-edge.html" target="_blank">Group of Seven Cardmakers - Torn Edges</a></div><div><a href="https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-stencil-fun-challenge.html" target="_blank">Stencil Fun December Challenge</a></div><div><br /></div></div>Lollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.com28