Tough Life 6x6#27

Card 27 out of 30, using the Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack, reminds us that we are as tough as we need to be at the moment. We rise to the occasion. I like the colorful motions on the card. This suggests that we are flexible, yet strong. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Friendly Expressions

Paper:

   Sweet Sugarplum A-2

   Playful Palette DSP 5-1/2 x 2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Technique:

   CAS

   OSW

Accessories:

   Black Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

This card also used Layout #11.

This last 5-1/2 x 2" piece is kept intact. It is strong. Still, the movement of the paint strokes communicates that you are flexible and can take anything that is sent your way. What do you think?

I know I go crazy sometimes looking at every detail. 

I took the strip of designer series paper and adhered it to the card base. Stamped a sentiment on the bottom and added some black rhinestones. The Whisper White panel was adhered to the inside of the card.

If you want to see all 30 cards check out the video at Merla's No Left-Over DSP Layouts.

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Sweet Congratulations 6x6#26

Come peek through an opportunity to shout, "Congratulations TO YOU!" I am certain there are people in your life that deserve a pat on the back along with something to treasure and mark the occasion. You can easily change the color of the card base and omit the pearls to make the card masculine. As always, the inside of the card is left blank to allow for a personal message. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Friendly Expressions

Paper:

   Sweet Sugarplum A-2

   Playful Palette DSP 5-1/2 x 2 (torn in half, lengthwise)

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Technique:

   CAS

   OSW

Accessories:

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Adhesive

This card #26 used Layout #11.

When you tear any paper, you should tear it toward you. If it is a small piece you can control the tear quite easily, making it as tattered as you would like. You can also sponge the edges to draw attention to them. I left mine alone.

So, I tore my 5-1/2 x 2" strip in half, lengthwise, and adhered one piece to the top and the other to the bottom of the card front.

I then stamped my sentiment in the middle and added three little pearls to adorn it. Do note that the sentiment can be changed to suit your current need.

Lastly, I adhered the Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

See a video, showing all 30 cards at Merla's No Left-Over DSP Layouts. 

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Formal Congrats

 How often do you hear or say, "Congratulations to you"? Accomplishments should always be celebrated and acknowledged. Here is a card that lets the paper do all of the work. I titled it "Formal Congrats" because it is a black and white card with just a bit of bling. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Friendly Expressions

Paper:

   Whisper White A-2, 4 x 1-1/4

   Basic Black 5-1/4 x 4

   Black Tie Optional DSP 4 x 1, 4 x 1-1/4 (3)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Technique:

   None

Accessories:

   1/4" Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon (16")

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I arranged my strips of DSP onto my Basic Black panel.

I then tied a ribbon on the right hand side of it.

I added a sentiment using dimensionals.

Lastly, I adhered this Basic Black panel to the Whisper White card base.

This is a wonderful layout to use if you have coordinating strips of designer series paper.

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Congratulations To You

 Wreath stamping is a technique used to create your own wreath using any small to medium sized stamp. I used a stamp from Painted Seasons and realized that this stamp was a bit too big for the wreath. I tried to create a more circular pattern, but the leaves only boxed it all in more. Oh well, I still think it is a pretty card. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Friendly Expressions

   Painted Seasons

Paper:

   Crumb Cake A-2

   Tranquil Tide 4-1/8" Sq.

   Whisper White 4" Sq., 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Blackberry Bliss

   Crumb Cake

   Tranquil Tide

Technique:

   Wreath Stamping

Accessories:

   Stamparatus/MISTI

   Adhesive

There is a tutorial for this technique at SplitCoastStampers (SCS). You can find it HERE.

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Checkered Life

Stamping wheels are a thing of the past. I have no idea if they will resurface, but I have several, and I intend to continue to use them until one of us goes flat. I used one of my wheels to make this background. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Friendly Expressions

   Checkered Wheel

Paper:

   Highland Heather A-2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4, 1-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Highland Heather

   Gorgeous Grape

   Blackberry Bliss

   Concord Crush

Technique:

   Wheel Guide

Accessories:

   Wheel Guide

   Brads

   Adhesive

I used the wheel guide to make sure the wheel rolled in a straight line. I started with the lightest color and worked my way down adding the colors in the order listed above. 

I stamped the sentiment with Concord Crush on a strip of Whisper White and then trimmed the sides. I adhered it with adhesive.

I then attached the brads and adhered the panel onto the card base. 

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Golden Congrats

Here is a graduation card for the person whose school colors are maroon and gold, or for the one who loves this color combination. Of course without a graduation cap on the card, this particular "Congratulations" card may be used for any occasion. 

Stamps: Friendly Expressions, Swirly Frames

Paper: Cherry Cobbler A-2, Whisper White 5 1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink: Metallic Gold

Technique: Heat Embossing

Accessories: Embossing Buddy, Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Adhesive

You must remember to rub your card with an embossing buddy before you begin. Otherwise, you may wind up with gold embossed spots everywhere. Once you have prepared your card stock, you simply stamp and pour the embossing powder onto your card. Finally, you heat set it and let it dry for a couple of minutes. 

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