Golden Blessings

Create unique cards using alcohol inks. I have found that even if I use the same colors and application, each panel will still be different. Give it a try and have some fun. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   More Merry Messages

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Early Espresso 5-1/4 x 4

   Glossy White 3-3/4 x 3-1/2

   Gold Foil 2-1/2" Circle

Ink:

   Metallic Gold

Alcohol Ink:

   Stream

   Wild Plum

   Butterscotch

Technique:

   Alcohol Inks Baubles

   Heat Embossing

Accessories:

   2-1/2" Circle Punch

   Gold Embossing Powder

   Embossing Buddy

   Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies

   Sequins

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

I followed the tutorial found at SCS for Alcohol Ink Baubles. There are written instructions along with a short video. Check it out.

I heat embossed the sentiment with Gold Embossing Powder on the bottom of the Early Espresso panel. Make sure to wipe the panel down with the embossing buddy before you begin.

I die cut ornaments from the alcohol ink backgrounds and adhered them onto the panel, and onto a gold foil circle.

Next, I adhered the Early Espresso panel onto the Very Vanilla card front. 

I added a few sequins and adhered a Very Vanilla panel to the inside the card.

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Birthday Season

I like how the images emerge from the designer series paper. I also like how all of the colors somewhat bleed onto each other. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Season of Chic

Paper:

   Petal Pink A-2, Scraps

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Texture Chic DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Petal Pink

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Metallic Gold

Technique:

   Heat Embossing

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Gold Embossing Powder

   Season of Chic Dies

   21" Gold Baker's Twine

   Glue Dots

   Pink Circle Rhinestone Brads

   Adhesive

First, I stamped, heat embossed and die cut the flower. You can easily add more flowers on the card front if you like. I kept mine simple.

I then stamped the sentiment directly onto the DSP panel, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. You can heat emboss this in gold as well.

Next, I attached the flower, using a Pink Circle Rhinestone Brad from my stash.

I then wrapped some Gold Bakers's Twine on the bottom of the sentiment and tied a bow on it.

Next, I adhered the DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Petal Pink card front.

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

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Divine Night

I like this clean and simple Christmas card. It includes two die cuts and one heat embossed phrase. The background can easily be water-colored. If the designer series paper is unavailable, simply change it. Do you like it? Express yourself in the comments below. 

Stamps:

   Night Divine

Paper:

   Boho Blue A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8, 2 x 3

   Copper Clay 5 x 4

   O Holy Night DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Gold Metallic

Technique:

   Heat Embossing

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Embossing Buddy

   Gold Embossing Powder

   Night Divine Dies

   Adhesive-Backed Star Trinkets

   Adhesive

First, I die cut the stable, using Copper Clay cardstock and the Night Divine Dies. I set it aside.

I then die cut the nativity scene, using Basic Black and the Night Divine Dies.

I then used the embossing buddy on the center of the DSP panel. This helps to keep the embossing powder in place and off the surrounding area.

 

Next, I placed the die cuts on the DSP panel and more or less made note of where to place the sentiment. 

Using Gold Metallic ink, I stamped, applied gold embossing powder, and heat set the sentiment.

Next, I adhered the die cut images onto the DSP panel. I then adhered the panel to a Basic Black matte, and then on to a Boho Blue card front.

Lastly, I added a star trinket to the top of the stable and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Shelling Sympathy

Create texture on this beautiful sympathy card with an embossing folder. The recipient will find comfort in the feel of the card. Thoughts?

Stamps:

   Seaside Bay

Paper:

   Petal Pink A-2, 2-1/4" Sq., 5 x 3-3/4, Scrap

   Balmy Blue 5-1/4 x 4

   By the Bay DSP 2-3/4 x 5

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Petal Pink

   VersaMark

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

   Heat Embossing

   Die Cutting

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Seashells 3D Embossing Folder

   Layering Circles Framelits

   Seaside Bay Dies

   Balmy Blue & White Ribbon 20"

   White Embossing Powder

   Gold Embossing Powder

   Sponge

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the DSP panel onto the 5 x 3-3/4" Petal Pink panel.

Next, I placed it into the Seashells 3D embossing folder and ran it through the Die Cutting & Embossing machine.

I then wrapped the blue & white ribbon around it and tied a bow in the lower part of the panel.

I adhered this embossed panel onto the Balmy Blue panel and then onto the Petal Pink card front.

I then took a scrap of Petal Pink and stamped a seashell, using VersaMark. I added some White Embossing Powder and heat embossed it. I die cut it using the matching die cut from the Seaside Bay Dies.

Next, I took the 2-1/4" square of Petal Pink and die cut a circle, using the Layering Circles Framelits.

I then stamped the sentiment with VersaMark, added Gold Embossing Powder and heat embossed it.

Next, I sponged the circle with a bit of Petal Pink ink. I added the white embossed seashell using glue dots.

I then attached this sponged circle to the top center of the card front.

Lastly, I added the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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You're an Angel

Here is another way to say thank-you to someone. There are people who go out of their way to extend a helping hand and show kindness. Sometimes we just need to recognize the angels that walk among us. Thoughts?

Stamps:

   Angels of Peace

Paper:

   Mint Macaron A-2

   Daffodil Delight 5 x 3-3/4

   Painted Blooms DSP 4-3/4 x 3-1/2

   Basic White 3-1/4 x 4, 4-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Metallic Gold

   Soft Sky

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Re-Inkers:

   Daffodil Delight

   Mint Macaron

   Soft Sky

Technique:

   Heat Embossing

   Die Cutting

   Watercolor

Accessories:

   Basic Borders Dies

   Gold Embossing Powder

   Water Painters

   Genial Gems

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped my image on a Basic White scrap using Metallic Gold ink. I then applied Gold Embossing Powder and heat set it.

I then watercolored my image. I applied Mint Macaron to her garb and used Daffodil Delight on her hair and wings. I added a bit of Soft Sky to the bird and the area around her.

I used the curved Border die to die cut the sides of the image. 

Next, I stamped snowflakes on the DSP using Soft Sky. You can stamp directly onto a Soft Sky panel.

I then adhered the Soft Sky DSP panel onto the Daffodil Delight panel, and then onto the Mint Macaron card front.

I stamped the sentiment on the lower right corner using Tuxedo Black Memento ink, and attached the image with dimensionals.

Lastly, I adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card and added a few Mint Macaron Genial Gems on the card front.

Here is another picture of the card. 

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Sympathy Flowers

If you have the time and the supplies, heat embossing adds elegance to your card. Here is a floral arrangement with a touch of gold. Thoughts?

Stamps:

   Petite Petals

   Teeny Tiny Wishes

   Baroque Motifs

Paper:

   Blushing Bride A-2

   All ABloom DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic Black 3-3/8 x 4-7/8

   Whisper White 3-1/8 x 4-5/8, Scraps, 5-1/4 x 4 

Ink:

   Metallic Gold

   Archival Basic Black

   Daffodil Delight

   Strawberry Slush

   Blushing Bride

Technique:

   Heat Embossing

   Punching

Accessories:

   Gold Embossing Powder

   Petite Petals Punch

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I took a small white panel and stamped the floral flourish using my Metallic Gold stamp pad. I then added some gold embossing powder and heat embossed it.

Next, I stamped some small petals using Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight, and Blushing Bride. I punched these using my Petite Petals Punch. 

I then stamped my sentiment on the top left corner of my panel.

I adhered the layers to the front of the card as shown above and added the 5-1/4 x 4 Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

The petals were added using dimensionals and the pearls were adhered with glue dots.

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Feel Better with a Peacock

Do you smile when you see a peacock? I do, and when it spreads its plumes...well, let's just say, I feel great. So, take a moment and send a beautiful peacock to someone who needs to feel better.

Stamps:

   Perfect Peacock

   Sassy Salutations

Paper:

   Coastal Cabana A-2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4, Scrap

Ink:

   VersaMark

   Melon Mambo

Stampin' Blends/Markers

   Coastal Cabana

   Melon Mambo

   Daffodil Delight

   Old Olive

Technique:

   Heat Embossing

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Artisan Label Punch

   Gold Embossing Powder

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

Stamp the peacock using VersaMark and apply the Gold Embossing Powder.

Heat set using your heat tool.

Color the peacock with whatever medium you have. The Stampin' Blends I used are listed above.

Stamp your sentiment and punch it out using the Artisan Label Punch.

Sponge the edges with Melon Mambo.

Adhere the Whisper White panel to the Coastal Cabana card base. Attach the sentiment using dimensionals.

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The Ornament

It is never too early to begin to make Christmas cards, especially if your list is long. 

Stamps: Ornamental Pine

Paper: Daffodil Delight A-2, Whisper White Scraps

Ink: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler Stamping Blends

Technique: Sponging, Heat & Dry Embossing

Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder, Holiday Frame Embossing Folder, Gold Baker's Twine, 1/8" Hole Punch, Dimensionals

1. Dry Emboss Daffodil Delight card base using the Holiday Frame Embossing Folder.

2. Heat emboss the ornament on a scrap of Whisper White card stock using the Gold Embossing Powder. 

3. Optional: Color your ornament with Stamping Blends or markers. I used Cherry Cobbler.

4. Optional: Sponge the frame with Old Olive.

5. Punch the top of ornament with 1/8" hole punch and pull the twine through to tie a bow.

6. Attach the ornament to the card using dimensionals.

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