Golden Balloons

Use your scraps and make a beautiful card. Believe it or not, your card will not look scrappy even though you used your scraps. Do you like this one?

Stamps:

   Approaching Perfection

Paper:

   Bermuda Bay A-2

   Birthday Bash DSP 5-1/2 x 1

   Night of Navy 5-1/2 x 1/4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 

Ink:

   Night of Navy

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers

   Adhesive

First, I adhered a Night of Navy strip to the left edge of my card base.

Next, I added a strip of Birthday Bash DSP right up against the Night of Navy strip.

I then took a border sticker from my Eastern Gold Vinyl and placed it on the edge of the DSP.

Lastly, I stamped directly onto the card base and added the basic white panel to the inside of the card.

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Thanks Hydrangea

When you have designer paper that is so beautiful, do NOT cover it up. Allow it to shine and make it the focus on your card. This particular 12 x 12 sheet from the Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper pack only requires a sentiment to complete it. Here I used THANKS from the Ornate Thanks stamp set. I also added a few sequins. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Ornate Thanks

Paper:

   Rococo Rose or Highland Heather A-2

   Hydrangea Hill DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Gorgeous Grape or Misty Moonlight

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins

   Adhesive

First, I cut my DSP into 6 panels of 5-1/4 x 4. I cut the paper at 5-1/4 from the top and then from the bottom. I then cut each strip at 4" and 4". The other 1-1/2 x 4" strips were set aside for use later on another card or project.

I then stamped a sentiment on the top part of the DSP and adhered it onto a card base. I added a few sequins and adhered the basic white panel to the inside of the card.

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Simply Thanks

Jute ribbon adds texture to your card, and since it is a neutral color, it can be added to just about any card. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Simply Succulents

   Ornate Thanks

Paper:

   Wisteria Wonder A-2

   Rococo Rose 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Rich Razzleberry

   Rococo Rose

   Wisteria Wonder

Blendabilities/Blends

   Wisteria Wonder

   Rich Razzleberry

   Rococo Rose

Technique:

   Stamp-Off

   Coloring

Accessories:

   Jute Ribbon

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I stamped my flower image on the top half of my basic white panel, using my Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then colored them with my blendabilities and blends.

Next, I stamped my sentiment from the Ornate Thanks stamp set, using Rich Razzleberry.

Then I added the line images randomly, using Rococo Rose and Wisteria Wonder. I stamped-off on scratch paper before stamping my card front.

I then added the Jute ribbon using a few glue dots on the back. The ribbon is a bit transparent, so I did not want to run a line of adhesive underneath.

Lastly, I adhered the layers together and added a few rhinestones for sparkle. The other basic white panel was adhered to the inside of the card.

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Glitzy Thanks

Turn your shimmery white embossing paste into any color you need. Simply add a few drops of re-inker and blend it with a palette knife. You do have to work quickly because the embossing paste dries fast. These two cards are my first attempt at dyeing the embossing paste and applying it to a card front. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Queen Anne's Lace

Paper:

   Petal Pink A-2

   Flirty Flamingo 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), Scrap

Ink:

   Coastal Cabana

Re-Inkers:

   Petal Pink

   Flirty Flamingo

   Coastal Cabana

Technique:

   Embossing Paste

   Stencil

Accessories:

   Shimmery White Embossing Paste

   Basic Pattern Decorative Masks

   Thick Iridescent Glitter

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I placed three small heaps of embossing paste on a clear block using a palette knife.

I then added two or three drops of re-inker to a heap.

I mixed them using a palette knife. It reminded me of mixing color into frosting.

I then picked up a bit and scraped it onto my mask/stencil with the white cardstock under it. 

Do clean off the knife between colors, or use different knives for each of the colors. I had never used the embossing paste, so I mixed too much. This is the reason I made two cards. A little goes a long way.

Next, I added some glitter while the paste was still a bit wet. I think I added too much because I am still picking up pieces that fall off every time I move it. I may omit the glitter the next time.

I then stamped on a left-over Paper Pumpkin tag to use on one of the cards. The other card had room at the top to stamp my sentiment directly on the card front. 

Once, the card front was dry, I adhered the layers together. The other basic white panel was adhered to the inside of the card.

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Corner Camp

 Watercolor using a clear block and become an artist instantly! Simply add ink to a clear block with a marker. Spray a bit of water. Stamp your cardstock. Let it dry. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Campology

   Queen Anne's Lace

Paper:

   Highland Heather A-2

   Granny Apple Green 5-1/4 x 4

   Pineapple Punch 3-1/2 x 4 

   Whisper White 3-1/4 x 3-3/4, 1/2 x 2-1/2, 5-1/4 x 4 

Ink:

   Mossy Meadow

Markers:

   Pineapple Punch

   Highland Heather

   Granny Apple Green

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

   Clear Block "E" Stamping 

   Punching

Accessories:

   Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder

   Banners Pick a Punch

   5/8" Jute Ribbon

   Antique Corners & Sliders Elements

   Tear & Tape Adhesive

   Glue Dots

   Stampin' Seal +

I began with the 3-1/4 x 3-3/4" Whisper White panel. Using my markers, I colored the "E" clear block: Pineapple Punch, Highland Heather, and Granny Apple Green.

I sprayed the block and my white panel with water.

I stamped the panel with the clear block. I held it in place for a bit while the ink transferred to the panel.

I then set it aside to dry.

Next, I dry embossed the Granny Apple Green panel using the Tasteful Textile 3D embossing folder.

I adhered some Jute Ribbon to the bottom of the panel. I did wrap it to the back and adhered it. Next time, I will just cut a strip for the front: 4".

I then grabbed the 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch strip and punched the left side of the tag using the banners pick a punch. 

I then stamped my sentiment, and finished the tag by punching the right side of the tag. 

I adhered this panel onto the card front.

I then stamped on my dry watercolor panel, using the trees from the Campology stamp set and my Mossy Meadow ink. This is a great group of trees. I adhered this panel onto the Pineapple Punch panel.

This was then added to the upper part of the Granny Apple Green embossed panel.

Lastly, I added the photo corners with glue dots, and the Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

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Thanks Queen

 I do need more practice with the placement of the canopies. I do like the color combination of Calypso Coral and Mint Macaron. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Queen Anne's Lace

Paper:

   Calypso Coral A-2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

   Mint Macaron 1/2 x 4

   Misty Moonlight 1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Calypso Coral 

   Misty Moonlight

   Mint Macaron

Technique:

   2-Step Stamping

Accessories:
   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the stems using Mint Macaron.

Then I added the canopies in Calypso Coral.

I then added a sentiment using Misty Moonlight.

I added a combination strip of Mint Macaron and Misty Moonlight on the bottom of the panel.

Lastly, I added a few rhinestones and adhered the other Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

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Colorful & Crimpy Thanks

 I decided to dust off my crimper and add a bit of texture to my card. I think it also draws your attention to see and feel something that is not part of the norm. What are your thoughts?

Stamps:

   Enjoy the Moment

   Simply Succulents

Paper:

   Granny Apple Green A-2

   Bermuda Bay 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

   Artistry Blooms DSP 1-1/2 x 4

Ink:

   Granny Apple Green

   Daffodil Delight

   Melon Mambo

   Bermuda Bay

Technique:

   Blending/Sponging

   Crimping

Accessories:

   Bright's Candy Dots

   Crimper

   Blending Brush or Sponge

   Tear & Tape Adhesive

   Adhesive

I used three images from the "Enjoy the Moment" stamp set. I stamped them using Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo and Granny Apple Green inks.

Next, I stamped my sentiment in Granny Apple Green. The sentiment is from the "Simply Succulent" stamp set. 

I then ran my 1-1/2 x 4 inch piece of DSP through my crimper. I adhered it using tear & tape adhesive. 

I then adhered this panel to a panel of Bermuda Bay and then onto the Granny Apple Green card base. 

I decided to add a few candy dots that have been discontinued. You can easily add pearls, rhinestones, or any other embellishment you have on hand.

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Etched Butterflies

 This stamp set includes beautiful images for you to capture your creativity. I decided to use pastel colors in the background and more vivid colors on my focal point. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Etched in Nature

Paper:

   Mossy Meadow A-2

   Whisper White 5 1/4 x 4 (2)

   Real Red 3" Sq. - Cut in half diagonally

Ink:

   Powder Pink

   Almost Amethyst

   Pale Plum

   Balmy Blue

   Pineapple Punch

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:

   Real Red

   Pear Pizzazz

   Soft Suede

   Crumb Cake

   Mossy Meadow

Technique:

   Blending Brush or Sponging

Accessories:

   Blending Brush or Sponge

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Adhesive

First, I used my blending brush to blend Balmy Blue and Pineapple Punch on the Whisper White panel. This created my "sky".

I then stamped my butterflies randomly using three pastel colors: Powder Pink, Almost Amethyst, and Pale Plum.

Next, I stamped my main image with Tuxedo Black Memento.

Then I colored it using the markers listed above. I added my sentiment and a few pearls.

I cut my 3" Square on the diagonal and added the red to opposite corner. I then adhered all of the layers together. The other Whisper White panel was adhered to the inside of the card.

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Las Palmas

Here is a gender-neutral scene that can be used for any occasion. Simply, change the sentiment to suit your occasion. I am always in need of thank you cards. Any thoughts?

Stamps:

   Timeless Tropical

Paper:

   Soft Sea Foam A-2

   Pretty Peacock 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), 3-1/2 x 2-1/2 (2)

   Tropical Oasis DSP 2 x 4

Ink:

   Pretty Peacock

   Pear Pizzazz

   Soft Sea Foam

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Sponging - Blending Brush

   CAS

Accessories:

   In the Tropics Dies

   Basic Borders Dies

   Blending Brush (Sponge)

   Tropical Oasis Trinkets

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I applied some Soft Sea Foam ink to the Whisper White panel, using my blending brush. If you do not have a blending brush, you can use a sponge. 

Next, I stamped my palm trees using Pretty Peacock on a 3-1/2 x 2-1/2 Whisper White piece. I stamped these again to give me four palm trees. I then die cut them using In the Tropics Dies.

I then took a 2 x 4 piece of designer series paper (DSP) from the Tropical Oasis DSP pack and die cut the top of it, using a border die from the Basic Border Dies set.

Next, I adhered the two sets of palm trees to my Whisper White panel. I placed the DSP on the card to gauge my placement of the trees.

I then adhered the DSP to the Whisper White panel.

I stamped my sentiment on the top right corner and added a trinket using a glue dot. I then adhered the layers together and added the other Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

This is a simple card to make, and I must say, the basic border dies should not be ignored. Here is another peek at the card.

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