Elegant Christmas

Hi everyone. 

A simple CAS Christmas card. :)

I started by embossing a small scrap of gold metallic paper with the Filigree Snowflakes embossing folder (Simon Says Stamp).  Then I die-cut three 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 Season's Gifts (Penny Black).  Simple and easy card to make.

I was inspired by the mood board at Peace on Earth Challenge #55, so adding my card to their gallery.

 

... and also adding this to the Simply Clean & Simple January Challenge where I played along with their optional challenge this month:  Winter.

First time using the Filigree Embossing Folder, so I'm sending this card over to NBUS Challenge #58.  This is my second entry. :)

Close-up.  Sorry for the blurry photo, I need to get a new camera!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Seasons Gifts (Penny Black)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Gold Metallic Paper (Tonic)
Ink:  Versamark 
Accessories:   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

Challenges:

Peace on Earth Challenge #55

NBUS Challenge #58

Simply Clean & Simple - Anything CAS Goes with optional theme: Winter

More Torn Edges for Group of Seven

Hi everyone.  A few more cards for Group of Seven Design Element - Torn Edges.

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 Delicate Leafy Branch die (Simon Says Stamp), 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. :)

Close-up ...

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 NBUS Challenge #58.

 ... and one more.  I use torn snowhills for many of my Christmas cards.  I love the randomness of the tear. :)

This card was made using leftover ink from this card.  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.

Sending this over to the Merry Little Christmas Challenge #54 - anything Christmas goes!

Thanks for stopping by!

Card #1:

Stamps:  Everyday Script Sentiments (AliExpress)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Vellum; Cobalt Velour Mirror card stock (Tonic)
Ink:   Magicals (Lindy's); Distress Oxides:  Salty Ocean, Blueprint Sketch (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   water mister, Kitchen Weave embossing folder (Cuttlebug), Delicate Leafy Branch die (SSS)

Card #2:

Stamps:  Stamp #391 (Studio Light Essentials)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Bister Powders:  Bister Blue, Bister Green, Bister Dark Brown; Versamark; Black (Memento) 
Accessories:   Water mister, diluted white and black acrylic paint, splatter brush

Challenges:

Group of Seven - Torn Edges

NBUS Challenge #58

Merry Little Christmas Challenge #54

Guest Designing for Seize the Birthday!

Hi everyone.  I'm so happy to be back as the Surprise Party Guest for Seize the Birthday again this month.  

 

Today starts the first challenge of 2024 with a choice of options (Embossing Wet or Dry) - Challenge #275.  I made two cards (the one above with dry embossing, and a second card with wet embossing).

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.

I'm sending the above card to the Triple B (Birds, Butterflies, & Blooms January Challenge.  They have provided a mood board for inspiration.  My flowers are pink and the layer of embossed vellum (sort of) looks like snow. :)

... and then ....

This card is done using "Wet Embossing" and my very favourite embossing gel, Glass Bead (Golden).  I used the Leaves stencil from Simon Says Stamp, 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.

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!

I'm sending the above card to Stencil Fun January Challenge - where it's always Anything Stenciling Goes with optional theme.  I went with the Anything stenciling this time. :)

... and I'm also sending this card to Simply Clean & Simple January Challenge - Anything CAS Goes.

Thanks for stopping by!

Card #1:

Stamps:  Perfect Peonies (Clearly Besotted); Greetings (Cavallini & Co)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Pink Pirouette card stock (SU!)
Ink:   Obsidian Black Pigment Ink (Altenew); Distress Inks:  Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Mustard Seed (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Dry embossed vellum (gift from a friend), clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool

Card #2:

Stamps:  Brushed Wishes (Stampendous)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Peacock Feathers, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Leaves Stencil (Simon Says Stamp), sponge brushes, Glass Bead Gel (Golden), palette knife

Challenges:

STB #275 - Embossing Wet or Dry

Triple B (Birds, Butterflies, & Blooms January Challenge

Stencil Fun January Challenge - anything Stenciling goes

Simply Clean & Simple January Challenge - Anything CAS Goes

Watercolouring with Dry Embossing

Hi everyone.  I follow Heather Telford's blog, an amazing artist and card maker.  Recently she has made some beautiful watercoloured cards and added dry embossing over top when she is done.  So cool!  I had to give it a try. 

I did the watercolour spritz technique for the Full Bloom image (Penny Black), 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.

Close-up ...

I'm sending this card to the Can You Handle the Pressure Challenge - Anything Goes Embossing with a twist of Winter.  I opted out of the twist this time ...

Edit to add:  Adding this card to the Simply Clean & Simple January Challenge as well.  

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Stamps:  Full Bloom (Penny Black); Endless Birthday Wishes - retired (Stampin' Up!)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Wilted Violet, Villianous Potion, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   water mister, Leafy Branch embossing folder (Cuttlebug)

Challenges:

Can You Handle the Pressure - Anything Embossing Goes

Simply Clean & Simple January Challenge - Anything CAS Goes