More "Straw" Cards :-) Two Different Cards for Two Different Challenges

Hi Stampers!!

I decided to give the Straw Technique another try for The Paper Player’s PP142 OneLayer CAS Challenge and the FM106 colors from The Friday Mashup!  

I have always struggled with one layer cards- I always want to add more layers and embellishments  but love the CAS style and will keep trying!  This time, I ended up creating two cards before giving up :-))  

  

If you have not had a chance to visit The Paper Players or The Friday Mashup yet, you will find fabulous designs and inspiration!

To create the first card:

On the 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" glossy card front, place a few drops of Sahara Sand Classic ink and blow threw the straw to move the ink around (remember to take a few breaks- you do become very light headed with this technique - I almost passed out- lol!! :-).  

Repeat with Wisteria Wonder ink and while the ink is still wet, gently take the side of the straw and move the ink around (like a squeegee).  Use the Color Spritzer Tool and the Perfect Plum Stampin’ Write marker to add a bit of distressing. 

Carefully blot the excess ink with a paper towel and while the ink is still a bit wet, spritz with Frost White Shimmer Paint mixed with 70% alcohol (heat with the Heat Tool to speed up the drying process).  

Once dry, use Perfect Plum Classic Ink to stamp the script background stamp and leaves from French Foliage - stamp off a few before stamping onto the card front. 

Again, heat with the Heat Tool to dry all of the ink.   Use the Embossing Buddy® to de-static the panel and ink the sentiment using Versamark™ ink.  Apply Stampin’ Emboss® White Embossing Powder and heat with the Heat Tool to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  French Foliage, From The Heart

Ink: Versamark™, Perfect Plum, Re-Inkers- Sahara Sand, Wisteria Wonder, Stampin’ Write Marker- Perfect Plum

Paper: Glossy White

Accessories:  Embossing Buddy®, Stampin’ Emboss® White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Plastic Drinking Straw, Color Spritzer Tool, Frost White Shimmer Paint

To create the second card (it does look a bit better in real life :-))

Use sticky notes to mask off an area on the glossy cardstock.  Place a few drops of Sahara Sand Classic ink and blow threw the straw to move the ink around (again, do not forget to take your time so you do not faint :-)).  

Repeat with Wisteria Wonder ink and while the ink is still wet, gently take the side of the straw and move the ink around (like a squeegee).  Use the Color Spritzer Tool and the Perfect Plum Stampin’ Write marker to add a bit of distressing. 

Carefully blot the excess ink with a paper towel heat with the Heat Tool to speed up the drying process.  

Using Perfect Plum Classic Ink, stamp the floral image from Creative Elements (I had to stamp more flowers than I originally intended since some of the ink leaked through the Sticky Notes :-))

Stamp the sentiment and I added a few Pearls to finish off the card (not sure if this violates the one layer or not , please do not report me to the "Challenge Police" :-))

Stamp Sets:  Creative Elements, Short and Sweet

Ink: Perfect Plum, Re-Inkers- Sahara Sand, Wisteria Wonder, Stampin’ Write Marker- Perfect Plum

Paper: Glossy White

Accessories:  Heat Tool, Plastic Drinking Straw, Color Spritzer Tool

Again, if you have not tried this Straw Technique yet, give it a try- it is a lot of fun!!! 

I hope you like my attempts at a one layer card- they are a bit quicker to assemble than my normal style but truthfully, they are more difficult for me to create:-)  I prefer the foliage one a bit better- what do you think?

Thanks again for visiting- I hope you have a wonderful evening!!