TCC219 I Will Give You Rest

 

Hi Friends! 

Welcome back to The Card Concept!  We are starting our monthly challenges again with our September #219 Butterflies and Blooms with two new designers on the team!

We hope that you will take the time to check out the Design Team's cards for even more inspiration! 

I was inspired by the florals and colors for my simple Mixed Media card and I decided to pull out a few of my retired Stampin’ Up! sets- Summer Silhouettes, En Francais along with the sentiment from Words of Encouragement from Stamp Simply.

I have been trying to ink up some of my older stamps and thought that this set would be perfect for the florals/background on this card.  I also have not had a chance to play around with my oxide inks in a while.  

If you follow my blog, you know that I enjoy playing along with other online challenges and will be linking this card to the As You Like It "Favourite- Layered or Flat and Why?" Challenge.  

I tend to gravitate to layered cards and love using lace and ribbon along with pearls.  The more layers, the more for me!

To create this card:

Using distress oxides (the colors I used are listed below), layer the inks onto a piece of white cardstock using a stencil brush.

Dry the inks with a heat tool before stamping the floral images using Versafine Black Onyx ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Continue layering the floral images with the above process, applying white embossing powder to some of the petals.

Ink the background image from Summer Silhouettes with Crushed Olive Distress Oxide ink and repeatedly stamp over the background (gently wipe off the ink from the floral tops).  Apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Ink the background stamp, En Francais with Abandoned Coral Distress Oxide ink and randomly press over the background.

Once satisfied with the background, trim to approximately 3.75” x 5”.  Mount onto a piece of white cardstock, trim close to the edges.  Mount onto a piece of black cardstock, trim once more.

Add a strip of white crochet lace to the card front. 

Adhere a piece of black and white checked ribbon to the card front, wrapping the ends behind the card front.

Mount the entire card panel onto a white card base.

De-static a piece of white cardstock with an embossing powder tool, stamp the verse sentiment from Words of Encouragement with Versafine Onyx Black ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Once the embossing has cooled, die cut the sentiment with a stitched circle die.

Mount onto black cardstock (I die cut two circles from the same circle die, layering for a small frame behind the sentiment).

Adhere to the card front using dimensional foam and add a few pearls to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: Words of Encouragement (Stamp Simply); En Francais and Summer Silhouettes (retired Stampin’ Up!)

Inks/Mediums: Versafine Black Onyx, Distress Oxide- Abandoned Coral, Mustard Seed, Ripe Persimmon, Crushed Olive

Cardstock/Paper: White, Black

Accessories/Tools: Gemini, Jr., MFT Stitched Circle Dies, Stencil Brushe, Embossing Powder Tool, Clear and White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, White Crochet Lace (Hobby Lobby), Black and White Checked Ribbon, Pearls

I hope you have had a chance to stop by The Card Concept to see how the rest of the Design Team were inspired as well as check out the other challenge gallery entries! Gorgeous work from everyone!

We hope you are inspired to create a card and join us for our #219 Butterflies and Blooms at The Card Concept!  The deadline to play along is Monday, October 6^th at noon EDT.

O Christmas Tree- A Trio of Trees

 

Hi Friends!

Merry Christmas week! Today I am sharing a quick Christmas card using the O Christmas Tree Bundle along with the Lumber 3D Embossing Folder, Fishtail Sentiment Banners Dies, Craft Consortium Organic Ink Drops paper and Deep Yellow Rhinestones (all from Stamp Simply)!

I enjoy playing along with online challenges and will be linking this card to  the As You Like It “Anything Christmassy” Challenge, Simon Says Wednesday “Use Dies in December” Challenge and the Word Art Wednesday #679-#680 “5^th Annual Blog Hop and Anything Goes” Challenge.

I like this tree stamp set and decided to ink up the modern tree for my quick CAS card.  

If you have not had a chance to stop by the Stamp Simply blog or the other challenge sites yet , I encourage you to do so- gorgeous inspiration from all!

To create this card:

Emboss a piece of white cardstock with the Sizzix 3D Lumber Embossing Folder.  Trim to approx. 4“x5¼” and mount onto a piece of dark green cardstock.

Mount the background panel onto a white card base.

De-static a piece of white cardstock and a piece of the Organic Ink Drops paper with an embossing powder tool (this paper is perfect for backgrounds and it is hard to see the gold veins on the die cut trees, but it is very versatile for Christmas cards as well). 

Using Versamark ink, stamp the tree image from O Christmas Tree Bundle onto the prepared panels (one on the white cardstock and two onto the designer paper), apply gold embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Once the embossing has cooled, die cut the trees with the coordinating die (cutting a second tree image from white cardstock to layer behind the white embossed tree).

De-static another piece of white cardstock with an embossing powder tool, ink the Merry Christmas sentiment from O Christmas Tree with Versamark ink, apply gold embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Die cut the sentiment with the Fishtail Sentiment Banners die (die cutting a second banner from white cardstock, layering the plain die cut behind the embossed sentiment).

Adhere the two embossed green trees directly to the card front.

Add the white embossed tree and die cut sentiment to the card front with dimensional foam.

To finish off the card, add a deep yellow/gold rhinestone to the top of each tree.

Stamp Sets: O Christmas Tree Bundle (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums: Versamark

Cardstock/Paper: White, Craft Consortium Ink Drops- Organic

Accessories/Tools: Gemini, Jr., Stamp Simply Steel Dies- O Christmas Tree Bundle, Fishtail Sentiment Banners Dies; Embossing Powder Tool, Heat Tool, Gold Embossing Powder, Kaisercraft Self Adhesive Round Rhinestones- Deep Yellow/Gold

Don’t forget to stop by and check out the current sale at Stamp Simply!

Thanks again for visiting and I hope you have a blessed Christmas week!

In All Things Give Thanks

 

Hi Friends!

Today I am sharing another fall card featuring the Boho Pumpkins Bundle along with the Welcome Fall stamp set, Craft Consortium Monochrome Ink Drops 6x6 paper, lace and other supplies (all from Stamp Simply)!.

I also enjoy playing along with online challenges and will be linking this card to the  As You Like It “Favourite Card Base Shape and Why” Challenge (I like an A2 rectangular card base since you can get two card bases from one 8.5” x 11” piece of cardstock) along with the  Word Art Wednesday #669-#670 Anything Goes Challenge.

If you have not had a chance to check out the rest of my Sister Design Team cards on the Stamp Simply blog, or the other challenge sites yet, I hope you take the time to do so- wonderful inspiration from all!

 

To create this card:

Trim a piece of the Monochrome Ink Drops paper to approx. 4” x 5 ¼”.

De-static the upper right-hand area with an embossing powder tool, stamp the verse sentiment from the Welcome Fall stamp set with Versafine Onyx Black ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Once the embossing has cooled, mount onto a piece of white cardstock, trim close to the edge and adhere to a 4 ¼” x 5 ½” piece of black cardstock.

Layer a strip of sage green twill ribbon to the card front, wrapping the ends behind the panel.

Adhere a piece of Venise Lace to the lower part of the card front, overlapping the ribbon.

Mount the entire panel onto a white card base.

De-static a piece of white cardstock with an embossing powder tool, stamp the pumpkin image from the Boho Pumpkins bundle with Versafine Onyx Black ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Watercolor the image with distress inks and colored pencils.  Once satisfied with the coloring, die cut the pumpkins with the coordinating die.

Layer the die cut pumpkins onto the card front with dimensional foam.

To finish off the card, add a few pearls to the upper right-hand corner of the card and a strip of the same Monochrome Ink Drops paper to the inside of the card base.

Stamp Sets: Boho Pumpkins Bundle, Welcome Fall (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine Black Onyx, Tim Holtz Distress Inks- Fossilized Amber, Spiced Marmalade, Carved Pumpkin, Crushed Olive; Prismacolor Pencils- Dark Brown and Black

Cardstock/Paper: White, Black; Craft Consortium Ink Drops- Monochrome 6x6 Paper Pad

Accessories/Tools: Embossing Powder Tool, Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, May Arts 5/8” Twill- 30 Yard Spool- Sage, Venise Lace Valentina – 1.75” Ivory- 1 yard, Kaisercraft Self-Adhesive Round Pearls- Latte

Don’t forget to stop by and check out the sale at Stamp Simply!

Thanks again for visiting and I hope you have a blessed weekend/week!

TCC194 Create in Me

 

Hi Friends!

Welcome to our #194 {Spring Bouquet} Challenge at The Card Concept! The Card Concept is a bi-weekly photo inspiration challenge.  We would love for you to create a card based on our inspiration photo and join us!

Isn’t this a beautiful spring table setting? I was inspired by the soft pinks, blues, textures of the flowers/nests and silver accents for my Shabby and Vintage Mixed Media card.

Those of you who follow my blog know that I enjoy participating with other online challenges.  I know how much work goes into maintaining a challenge blog and want to give them support as well as enjoy seeing all of their Design Team creations and galleries :-)  

I will be linking this card to the As You Like It “Favorite Flower (and Why) Challenge (I like tulips, they are a sign of spring and one of my Mother’s favorites as well) along with the Tic Tac Toe #226 Featured Designer Elizabeth’s Challenge (left column down- Flowers, Embossing, Encouragement) and the Word Art Wednesday #593-#594 “Anything Goes” Challenge.

If you have not already visited us at The Card Concept, I hope you will find the time to do so.  Gorgeous inspiration from the rest of the DT as well as the other challenge sites.

This card was fun and fairly easy to make.

Trim a piece of the pale pink designer paper from the Echo Park My Favorite Spring 6x6 Paper Pad to approx. 4” x 5 ¼”.  Emboss with the Darice Vine Pattern Embossing Folder. 

Apply Frost White Shimmer Paint over the entire surface (I used an AquaPainter) and distress the edges with scissors and/or a distressing tool.

Tear a piece of the blue gingham patterned paper (from the My Favorite Spring Pad).  

De-static the lower right hand area, stamp the sentiment from Words of Encouragement with Versafine Onyx Black ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Distress the edges and add to the embossed pink background panel.  Mount the layered background panel onto a piece of white cardstock (trimming close to the edge).

Adhere a piece of white Venise Lucia .75” lace and blue seam binding (wrapping the ends of the seam binding behind the panel).

Mount onto a 4 ¼” x 5 ½” piece of the baby blue designer paper and adhere to a white card base.

De-static a piece of white cardstock with an embossing powder tool, ink the tulip image from Get Well Tulip Bundle with Versafine Onyx Black ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Color the tulip with water-based markers and die cut with the coordinating die (also cutting two additional tulips from white cardstock to layer behind the stamped image).

Add a looped piece of silver metallic string to the card front and mount the tulip with dimensional foam.

Die cut a piece of lace from white cardstock using the Tim Holtz Crochet Die and add a piece to the upper left hand corner.

Finish off the card with a few pearls in the upper right hand corner.

A spring time card for Mother’s Day, encouragement or “just because”.

Stamp Sets:  Get Well Tulip Bundle, Words of Encouragement (Stamp Simply)

Inks/Mediums: Versafine Onyx Black; Stampin’ Write Markers- Powder Oink, Melon Mambo, Rose Red, Granny Apple Green, Lemonlime Twist

Cardstock/Paper: White, Echo Park My Favorite Spring 6x6

Accessories/Tools: Gemini, Jr., Stamp Simply Dies- Get Well Tulip Bundle, Sizzix Thinlits by Tim Holtz- Crochet, Embossing Powder Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Distressing Tool, Venise Lucia .75” Lace- White, Seam Binding Bundle- Blue Purples, May Arts Metallic String- Silver, Kaisercraft Self-Adhesive Round Pearls- Pearls

 Thanks again for taking the time to visit! I hope you are inspired to create a card and join us for our #194 {Spring Bouquet} Challenge at The Card Concept!

TCC150 Be Strong and Courageous

 

Hi Friends!

Welcome to The Card Concept #150 {Luck of the Irish} Challenge!

What a beautiful floral arrangement! I was inspired by the greens, yellows, and whites along with the buckle on the planter to create a Clean and Graphic/Layered card!

The background was designed using new to me, Birch Designs Epiphany Layering Dies (a gift from a recent challenge prize, love it!) and paired the background with a heat embossed sentiment along with ribbon and a ribbon slide from my stash.

I will also be linking this card to Dies R Us #168 Anything Goes with Dies that DRU Sells” Challenge (they carry Birch Design Dies although they do not stock this set of layering dies) and the As You Like It “Fav Reason to Send a Card & Why” Challenge.

 My favorite reason to send cards is to encourage those who need prayer in our church family and I love to encourage others by using Scripture on the front of the card.

Again, if you have not had a chance to visit The Card Concept or the other challenge sites yet, I encourage you to do so- fabulous inspiration from all! 

Stamp Sets:  Scripture Collection 3 (Divinity Designs LLC)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine™ Onyx Black

Paper/Cardstock: Whisper White, Barely Banana, Luscious Lime, Handsome Hunter

Tools/Accessories: Gemini, Jr., Birch Press Designs- Epiphany Layering A, B, C;  Embossing Powder Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 5/8” Dark Green Grosgrain Ribbon, Pewter Ribbon Slide, Rhinestones

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by!  We would love for you to create a card based on our inspiration photo and join us at The Card Concept! The challenge is open until March 15^th  at noon EST.

TCC96- Cast Your Cares

Hi Friends!

It’s time for the #96 {Golden Table} Challenge at The Card Concept! FYI- This will be the last challenge for the summer and The Card Concept will resume in September. 

Isn’t this a gorgeous photo?  I was inspired by the beautiful blossoms in the coral hues as well as the gold silverware and the woodgrain to create a Classy and Elegant Mixed Media card! I decided to pull out the retired Blooming with Kindess Stampin’ Up! set and paired it with a new to me stamp set from Simply Stamps- Fear Not.

I incorporated the SketchSaturday #519 Sketch Challenge along with the As You Like It “Favourite Type of Embossingand Why?” Challenge and the Word Art Wednesday #340-#341 “Anything Goes”Challenge.

I tend to use heat embossing in almost every card I create.  I love watching the powder melt and love the elegant look it creates but I also love dry embossing.  This card has both types- see, I cannot make up my mind :-)

Just a reminder that The Card Concept is a bi-weekly challenge that has an inspiration photo along with a suggestion of design styles that you can choose from to create your card- Clean and Simple, Clean and Graphic, Clean and Layered, Shabby Chic, Freestyle Collage, Classy and Elegant and Mixed Media (or you can combine several styles for your own style).

If you have not had a chance to visit us at The Card Concept or visit the other challenge sites yet, I hope you will find time to do so- wonderful inspiration from all!

To create this card:

1). De-static a piece of white cardstock with an embossing powder tool, ink the floral image from Blooming with Kindness with Versamark™ ink, stamp onto the prepared panel, apply gold embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.  Create a mask for the flower, mask the image (once the embossing powder has cooled) and repeat the steps for the other floral images.

2). Using distress inks and distress oxide ink, tap the inks onto a silicone craft mat and use a water brush to watercolor the flowers.  Continue to add color and use water-based markers for additional color as needed (see the recipe below for the colors used).  Once you are satisfied with the coloring, spritz a bit of water and pat dry with a paper towel.  Use a gold shimmer pen to add additional highlights and color. 

3). Die cut the floral image with a pierced tag die (also die cutting another tag from espresso cardstock).  Split the espresso tag in half and adhere behind the die cut floral tag.

4). Trim a piece of white cardstock to approx. 4” x 5 ¼” and emboss with a woodgrain embossing folder.  Add a strip of espresso cardstock, wrap a piece of coral satin ribbon and a piece of knotted hemp twine over the strip (wrapping the ends of the ribbon and twine behind the panel).  Adhere the entire panel to a white card base.

5). Add the layered embossed tag element with dimensional foam to the card front.  Create a twine bow and mount onto the top of the tag along with an antique brad (I removed the brad points and adhered to the card with hot glue).

6). De-static a piece of white cardstock with an embossing powder tool, stamp the verse sentiment from Fear Not with Versamark™ ink, apply gold embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.  Die cut the sentiment with a pierced circle die and mount onto a die cut circle of espresso cardstock.

7).  Finish off the card by adhering the sentiment to the card front using dimensional foam on the side to level with the tag element. 

Stamp Sets: Blooming with Kindness (retired Stampin’ Up!), Fear Not (Simply Stamps)

Ink/Mediums: Versamark™, Tim Holtz® Distress and Distress Oxide- Spiced Marmalade, Worn Lipstick; Stampin’ Write Flirty Flamingo and Calypso Coral Markers; Spectrum Noir™ Gold  Glitter Pen

Cardstock/Paper: Whisper White, Early Espresso

Tools/Accessories:  Big Shot™, Our Daily Bread Designs Dies- Pierced Circles, Matting Circles; My Favorite Things™ Pierced Traditional Tag STAX Dies(retired); Embossing Buddy®, Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, AquaPainter™, Polished Hemp Twine, 7/8” Coral Satin Ribbon (Offray), retired Antique Brad (SU!)

Thanks again for taking the time to drop by! I hope I have inspired you to create your own card based on our {Golden Table} photo and link up to our gallery at TheCard Concept- we would love to see your interpretation!!