Patriotic Heart

We should never forget to say thank you to the men and women who lay their lives on the line daily for our freedoms. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Work of Art

Paper:

   Basic White A-2, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Basic Black Scraps

Ink:

   Night of Navy

   Real Red

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Punching

Accessories:

   Hello You Thinlits Dies

   Itty Bitty Accent Punch Pack

   Fine Tip Glue Pen

   Glue Dots

   Fast Fuse

   Adhesive

First, I colored a chipboard heart from my stash with Night of Navy ink. I pressed it against the ink pad until it was fully covered with ink.

I then punched some Basic White stars and adhered them onto the heart, using glue dots.

Next, I stamped some Real Red stripes onto a Basic White card front, using the Work of Art stamp set. 

I then attached the chipboard heart, using fast fuse and glue dots.

Next, I die cut and adhered a thank you sentiment, using the Hello You Thinlits and a fine tip glue pen.

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

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Hello Flourish

No matter how many times I use this technique, each background is still unique. It is a great technique for large die cuts or big bold stamps. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Strawberry Slush A-2

   Watercolor 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic Black Scraps

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Strawberry Slush

   Bermuda Bay

   Yo Yo Yellow

Technique:

   Cling Wrap

Accessories:

   Flourish Thinlits

   Hello You Thinlits

   Cling Wrap

   Adhesive

I followed the tutorial found at SCS for the Cling Wrap Technique. Just click on the link and see written instructions with pictures, along with a short video. You won't be sorry.

Once, my background dried, I adhered it to a Strawberry Slush card front.

I then die cut my flourish and sentiment, using the Flourish and Hello You thinlits. 

Next, I adhered them to the card front. I chose not to take away from the background, so I did not add any embellishments, but you can dress it up any way you like.

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

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Painted Thanks

Here is a card that requires no stamping! You do need a bit of shaving cream and some dies, but you have those, right? If not, just read on, and maybe you'll be inspired to so shopping! 

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Brilliant Blue A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

   Basic Black Strip

Re-Inkers:

   Brilliant Blue

   Glorious Green

   Orchid Opulence

   Only Orange

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Shaving Cream

Accessories:

   Hello You Thinlits

   Shaving Cream

   Fine Tip Glue Pen

   Adhesive

I followed the tutorial found at SCS for the Shaving Cream Technique. I was able to extract two panels from the same mound of shaving cream. This was the second panel. 

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Happy Abroad

Imagine a nice cool breeze as you sit and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee, tea, or chocolate right outside your favorite cafe. The aroma of freshly baked bread is in the air. You can't resist the urge to inhale and sigh as you sit back in your chair relaxed and happy. Here is a card that brings those images to mind. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Mediterranean Moments

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2

   Playful Palette DSP 3-1/2 x 4-1/4

   Watercolor Paper 2-1/4 x 2-7/8

   Basic Black 2-1/2 x 3-1/8, Scraps

Ink:

   Jet Black StazOn

   Watercolor Pencils

   Blender Pen

Technique:

   Watercoloring

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Hello You Thinlits 

   Dimensionals

   Fine Tip Glue Pen

   Snail Adhesive

First, I stamped and colored my image on watercolor paper, using watercolor pencils and a blender pen. Choose your favorite colors on your image. I colored the image completely with watercolor pencils and then went over it with a blender pen. Make sure to clean off the pen between colors. 

I then adhered the image to a Basic Black matte.

Next, I adhered the Playful Palette DSP to the top of the very vanilla card front and added the image, using dimensionals.

I then die cut the sentiment, using the Hello You Thinlits, and adhered it to the bottom of the Very Vanilla card front, using the Fine Tip Glue Pen.

Lastly, I adhered a Very Vanilla panel to the inside of the card.

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Resisting Hello

 When it comes to card making, it is easier to add than to delete. I can easily add more bling or embellishments to a card before sending it, especially if the recipient enjoys these extras. For example, I can easily add rhinestones, pearls, ribbons, bows, buttons, or other elements to this clean and simple card. I can also leave it as is for a more masculine look and feel. Thoughts?

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Shaded Spruce A-2

   Granny Apple Green 5-1/4 x 4

   Irresistibly Yours DSP 5 x 3-3/4

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Basic Black 3-1/2 x 1-3/4

Ink:

   Coastal Cabana

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Watercolor Wash

   Emboss Resist (DSP)

Accessories:

   Hello You Thinlits Dies

   Fine Tip Glue Pen

   Adhesive

Adding embellishments to a card is easily done, but if you decide to remove one, you will more than likely tear or leave a mark on your card. 

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Thanks OSW #6

This is card 6 of 14 using one sheet from the Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper Pack.

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2

   Painted Autumn DSP 3 x 5 (cut diagonally)

   Basic Black 5 x 2

Ink:

   None

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Hello You Thinlits Dies

   Fine Tip Glue Pen

   Adhesive

First, cut the 3 x 5 DSP panel diagonally from the bottom left to the top right. Pull the two pieces apart and adhere them to the card base at opposite corners. See the card above.

Die cut "Thanks" and adhere it using the Fine Tip Glue Pen or another strong adhesive.

Done. There are no stamps or ink to use on this card.

Here is a video I made showing how I put all 14 cards together. 

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Happy 38th Too

Add a bit of sparkle to a birthday celebration with this clean and simple (CAS) card. 

Stamps:

   Number of Years

Paper:

   Smoky Slate A-2

   Black Glitter Paper

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Smoky Slate

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Sponging

   CAS

Accessories:

   Large Numbers Framelits Dies

   Hello You Thinlits Dies

   Stacked with Love Washi Tape

   Sponge

   Adhesive

Die cut numbers and sentiment.

Stamp the number ending and die cut it: TH. Sponge it with Smoky Slate before adhering it.

Center and adhere sentiment and numbers to the card base.

Add a strip of washi tape to the top and the bottom of the card.

Change it to suit your needs. 

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