TCC80 His Love Endures Forever

Hi Friends!!

It’s time for the new #80 {Autumn Love} Challenge at The Card Concept! Look at all of the fun elements in this inspiration photo- the owls, the cake with the texture and neutral tones, the leaves and so much more!

I was inspired by the texture of the tone on tone of the cake as well as the colorful leaves and theme of love for my Classy and Elegant card.  The verse says it all- “Give Thanks to the Lord for He is Good, His Love Endures Forever”  1 Chron 16:34.  I am so thankful that God’s Love for us endures forever, aren’t you?

So what will inspire you from our photo?  We would love for you to join us, create a card using our photo for inspiration and add your artwork to our Challenge #80 gallery.

I am also linking this card to the Splitcoaststampers Falliday Fest “FF17scraperwannabe ”Textures of Fall" Challenge, Simon Says “Work It Wednesday” Anything Goes Challenge for Aug/Sept and the Dies ‘R Us #83 “Leaves” Challenge.

 If you have not had a chance to do so, I hope you will find the time to check out the rest of the wonderful Design Team cards at The Card Concept as well as the entries at the other challenge sites- fabulous inspiration from all!

To create this card:

1). Using the leaf image from Botanicals (retired Stampin’ Up!), stamp three of the same image with Versafine™ Onyx Black ink onto Very Vanilla cardstock, apply Clear Embossing Powder and heat set with the Heat Tool.  Once the embossing has cooled, watercolor the images using an AquaPainter™ and ink from Classic Ink Pads (SU!)- Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and Cajun Craze.  Fussy-cut each of the leaves and set aside.

2). Ink the sentiment from Scripture Medley 3 (Verve Stamps) with Versafine™ Onyx Black ink onto Very Vanilla cardstock, apply Clear Embossing Powder and heat set with the Heat Tool.  Once cooled, die cut with the MFT Pierced Traditional Tag STAX Die.

3). Using the Big Shot™ with the Crafters Companion™ Ornate Lace Embossing Folder, emboss a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock.  Trim the panel to 4” x 5 ¼”, mount onto a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and adhere to the white card base.

4). Mount the sentiment tag and leaves to the card front with dimensional foam.

5). Apply shimmer to the leaves with the Spectrum Noir™ Clear Glitter Pen and add a few pearls to the corner of the sentiment tag to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  Scripture Medley 3 (Verve Stamps), retired Botanicals (Stampin’ Up!)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine™ Onyx Black Ink, Classic Ink (SU!)- Cajun Craze Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie; Spectrum Noir™ Clear Glitter Pen

Cardstock/Paper: Very Vanilla, Extra Thick Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot™, Ornate Lace (Crafters Companion™) Embossing Folder, MFT Pierced Traditional Tag STAX Dies, Embossing Buddy®, Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder,  Pearls

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by!  I hope I have inspired you today and that you will be able to join us for the #80“Autumn Love” Challenge at The Card Concept!

Autumn Blessings

Hi Friends!

Today I am sharing a card that I designed using two stamp sets from Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps- So Grateful and Tree Background. 

I am having fun playing with the 2017 Splitcoaststampers Falliday Fest Challenges and this card was created for the FF17StampmommaA “Abundant Blessings” Challenge.

I also incorporated the Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 #123 Challenge (flipped the sketch), the Tic-Tac-Toe #019 Challenge (far right column - Autumn, Layers, Geometric Shapes), the Crop Stop October Challenge- Link Party #33 (thanks Esther for the comment and recommendation :-))  and the Word Art Wednesday #304-#305 “Anything Goes” Challenge.

If you have not had a chance to visit the above challenge sites or the SNSS Blog/FB Page yet, I encourage you to do so- wonderful inspiration from all!

To create this card:

1). Tap wild honey distress oxide ink onto a craft mat, lightly spritz with water and press a piece of vanilla cardstock into the ink, lift up and dry with a heat tool. Repeat the process with spiced marmalade oxide ink, then again with worn lipstick oxide ink until you are satisfied with the ink coverage.

2). Once the oxide ink background has dried thoroughly, de-static with an embossing powder tool, stamp the Tree Background image onto the panel with ground espresso distress ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with the Heat Tool. Spritz the panel with water, carefully dry again and use a paint brush with diluted espresso distress ink to add a bit of splatter.

3). Using the Big Shot™ with a pierced tag die, die cut the panel.  Ink the sentiment from So Grateful with ground espresso distress ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with the heat tool.  Mount onto a piece of espresso cardstock and trim close to the edge.

4). Trim a piece of vanilla cardstock to approx. 4” x 5 ¼”, emboss with a script embossing folder and mount onto espresso cardstock.

5). Trim pieces of designer series paper to approx.. 2 ¼” x 4 ¾”, mount onto espresso cardstock, trim close to the edge.  Adhere to the embossed background panel (per the sketch- I flipped the sketch over). 

6). Add the die cut focal image tag a bit to the right center of the card with dimensional foam and adhere the polished hemp twine over the panel (wrapping the ends behind the panel).

7). Mount the layered card front panel to a piece of tangerine cardstock, trim and mount onto the white card base.

8). Add the polished hemp twine bow with the wood button (I used hot glue to adhere to the card front).  Add a few dew drops with Nuvo™ Orange Marmalade Jewel Drops to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: So Grateful, Tree Background (Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps)

Ink/Mediums: Tim Holtz® Distress Oxide- Spiced Marmalade, Wild Honey, Worn Lipstick; Tim Holtz® Ground Espresso Distress Ink; Nuvo™ Orange Marmalade Jewel Drops

Paper: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Tangerine Tango; misc. designer series paper (from my stash-not sure of manufacturer)

Accessories/Tools: Big Shot™, MFT Pierced Jumbo Tag STAX Dies; Tim Holtz® Sizzix™ French Script Embossing Folder, Embossing Buddy®, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Polished Hemp Twine, Wooden Button

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by- hugs and I hope you have a blessed week!

SNSS So Grateful

SNSS Tree Background