Trio of Tags- Autumn Silhouettes

 

Hi Friends!

This week on the Stamp Simply blog, the Design Team are focusing on tags.  

While I had the inks out from my last post, I decided to pull out two Stamp Simply stamp sets (including the new Autumn Silhouettes) along with a Tim Holtz stencil to create my mixed media tag trio.

As many of you who follow my blog know that I enjoy participating with online challenges and I am linking this card to the Word Art Wednesday #563-#564 Anything Goes Challenge.

If you have not already had a chance to do so, I hope you visit the Stamp Simply blog to see all of the tag inspiration from the rest of the SS Design Team as well as the above challenge sites- gorgeous cards/tags from all!

To create this set of tags:

Die cut three tags from white cardstock using the medium tag die from the Sizzix Thinlits by Tim Holtz Tag Collection (I used a white cardstock with a bit of a coating that I have in my stash- sorry, not sure of the manufacturer, I used to work for a printing company and it was some of their overstock).  

Using a stencil brush, apply Fossilized Amber Distress Oxide Ink to the majority of the tags.

De-static the tags with an embossing powder tool, ink the wheat image from the Autumn Silhouettes using Versamark™ ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Once the embossing has cooled, use a stencil brush to Candied Apple and Crazed Pumpkin Distress Oxide ink and gently heat set the ink with a heat tool.

Using a stencil brush, apply Seedless Preserves Distress Oxide ink over the wheat images.  Use a dry paper towel to wipe off the excess ink from the stamped images.

Use a purple water-based markers to add additional shadows around the wheat images,

Ink the Scripty Background Minis 2 image with Versafine Onyx Black ink. Stamp = sporadically over the tag (not stamping the entire image) and wipe off the excess ink over the stamped images.

Heat the script images slightly to set the ink.

Using a stencil brush, with the Tim Holtz Layering Stencil- Flourish, apply Seedless Preserves Distress Oxide Ink around the tag (re-positioning the stencil to create texture).

Lightly spritz the tag with water to create a splatter effect on the background, allow the water to set for a few seconds, then dab with a dry paper towel before lightly heating each tag with a heat tool to dry the ink.

De-static the lower left portion of the tag with an embossing powder tool, ink the verse sentiments from the Autumn Silhouettes using Versafine™ Onyx Black ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Finish off the tag with a looped piece of black seam binding.

Stamp Sets:  Autumn Silhouettes, Scripty Background Minis 2 (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums:  Versafine™ Onyx Black, Versamark™, Tim Holtz® Distress Oxide- Fossilized Amber, Candied Apple, Carved Pumpkin, Seedless Preserves; Stampin’ Write Elegant Eggplant Marker

Cardstock/Paper: Coated White (not sure of manufacturer, in my stash)

Accessories/Tools: Gemini, Jr., Sizzix Thinlits by Tim Holtz- Tag Collection, Tim Holtz Layering Stencil- Flourish, Embossing Powder Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Stencil Brushes, ½” Black Seam Binding

Don’t forget to check out all the new items including the 2022 Winter/Fall Release  at Stamp Simply!

Thanks again for stopping by-I hope you inspired you to create something this weekend!

Gather Together and Give Thanks

Hi Friends!!

This evening I am sharing another card that I designed using the remainder of the emboss resist panel from my previous post.

For this card, I am using the Sketch Saturday #588 Sketch for the layout and am also linking to the Sunday Stamps #217 "Autumn Richness" Color Challenge, Simon Says Work It Wednesday October “Autumn& Gratitude” Challenge and the Retro Rubber #123 “Anything Goes” Challenge (French Foliage is several years old and Painted Harvest is over a year old).  

 If you have not had a chance to do so, I hope you will visit the above challenge sites- gorgeous inspiration from all!

To create this card:

Die cut a piece of white cardstock with a stitched rectangle die, mount onto a piece of black cardstock and mount onto a white card base.

Trim three pieces of designer paper to approx.. 1 ½ “ x 3”, mount onto a piece of black cardstock and trim close to the edge.  Use a piercing tool to create holes to insert the copper brads.  Adhere the panel directly to the card front.

After creating the heat embossed resist panel with the French Foliage stamp set (I used distress oxide inks, clear embossing powder, masked the images as I stamped additional leaves, applied additional ink over the embossed leaves), stamp the script stamp and cancelled stamp image from French Foliage with repeatedly with Versafine™ Onyx Black over the emboss resist panel, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Die cut the circle (for the card in the previous post) and a rectangle for this card  using stitched dies.  Mount the stitched rectangle die cut onto a piece of black cardstock, trim close to the edge.

Fussy-cut a few of the leaves from the scraps and adhere to the corner with a copper clip. 

Mount the entire panel onto the card front with dimensional foam (or chipboard).  Use a clear glitter pen to add shimmer to the panel.

De-static a piece of white cardstock with an embossing powder tool, stamp the sentiment with Versafine™ ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool. 

Trim the sentiment panel, mount onto a piece of black cardstock and trim close to the edge.  

To finish off the card, mount the sentiment layer onto the card front (directly to the emboss resist panel and use dimensional foam on the far right hand side).

Stamp Sets: French Foliage (retired Stampin' Up!), Painted Harvest (current Stampin' Up!)

Cardstock/Paper:  Whisper White, Basic Black, retired Designer Series Paper (Autumn Meadow, Autumn Traditions)- Stampin’ Up!, misc purple designer paper

Ink/Mediums: Versafine™ Onyx Black, Versamark™, Tim Holtz™ Distress Oxide- Mustard Seed, Ripe Persimmon, Candied Apple, Peacock Feathers, Picked Raspberry; Spectrum Noir™ Clear Glitter Pen 

Cardstock/Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, retired Autumn Meadows and Autumn Traditions designer series paper, misc purple dsp

Accessories: Big Shot™, My Favorite Things™ Stitched Rectangle A2 Set 1 STAX,  Sponge Daubers, Embossing Buddy®, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Copper Brads, Copper Clip

Thanks again for taking the time to visit- I hope all of you have a wonderful week/ weekend!

TCC123 Give Thanks

Hi Friends!

Welcome to the #123 {Thanksgiving Table} Challenge at The Card Concept!  I was inspired by the colors of the flowers, the blue glass and the black/white checked pillow in the background to create a Clean and Layered Mixed Media card!

As I have mentioned in previous posts, I am making a concentrated effort to ink up the stamps I already own that have not been used in a while. 

For this card, I decided to pull out two retired Stampin’ Up! sets, French Foliage and Best of Autumn.

I decided to use the emboss resist technique to create a panel with the leaves and I was able to create two cards from one panel ( I will post the second card later this week).  It was difficult to capture the shimmer on the leaf panel but it does have a glittery shimmer in the background :-)

For this card, I decided to use the Mojo Monday #526 Sketch Challenge for the layout and am also linking to the Simon Says Monday “Thanks/Thanksgiving” Challenge and the Try It On Tuesday“Colours of Autumn” Challenge.

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

To create this card:

After creating the emboss resist panel with the French Foliage stamp set, die cut a circle.  Stamp the script stamp and cancelled stamp image repeatedly with Versafine™ Onyx Black onto the circle, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Mount the circle onto a die cut circle from black cardstock.  Use a clear glitter pen to add shimmer to the entire panel (carefully, so you do not mix the inks and dilute the background). Set aside to dry.

Die cut a piece of white cardstock with a stitched rectangle die .  De-static the bottom corner with an embossing powder tool, stamp the sentiment with Versafine™ Onyx Black  ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.  Mount onto a piece of black cardstock, trim and mount onto a white card base.

Die cut the blue panel from designer paper with a stitched rectangle die, mount onto black cardstock and trim close to the edge.  Adhere directly to the card front.

This is the view prior to using the clear glitter pen and adding the jewel drops 

Die cut the banners from designer paper, die cut another banner using the same die from black cardstock, split and mount behind the banner.  Add the strip of black satin ribbon with the ribbon slide and mount the banners onto the card front.

Add the die cut focal image circle with dimensional foam (or chipboard). 

Add a few Nuvo™ Morning Dew Jewel Drops to the leaves and three black gems to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  French Foliage, Best of Autumn (both retired Stampin’ Up!)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine™ Onyx Black, Versamark™, Tim Holtz™ Distress Oxide- Mustard Seed, Ripe Persimmon, Candied Apple, Peacock Feathers, Picked Raspberry; Spectrum Noir™ Clear Glitter Pen, Nuvo™ Morning Dew Jewel Drops

Cardstock/Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Calyspo Coral;  retired Autumn Meadows and Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper (all Stampin’ Up!)

Tools/Accessories: Big Shot™, Dies- My Favorite Things™ Stitched Rectangle A2 STAX Set 1,  retired Fishtail Banner STAX, Stitched Circle STAX; Sizzix™ Circles, retired Banner Dies (Stampin’ Up!); Sponge Daubers, Embossing Buddy®, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, ¼” Black Satin Ribbon (Offray), retired Stampin’ Up! Silver Hodgepodge Hardware Ribbon Slide, Black Hexagon Gems

Thanks again for taking the time to visit!  I hope I have inspired you to create your own card based on our {Thanksgiving Table}  photo and link up to our gallery at The Card Concept- we would love to see your interpretation!! The challenge is open until Monday, November 18^th at noon, EST.

Girl Power- Let's Do This

Hi Friends!

I hope all of you are having a great week so far! Today I am sharing another card using the May Creative Worship release stamp sets, Girl Power and Let’s Do This from Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps. 

The possibilities with Girl Power and Let’s Do This are almost limitless!  I love that can both sets can be used for cards as well as Bible Art Journaling, scrapbooking, gifts and home décor. 

I incorporated the Tuesday Throwdown #394 “Create Your Own Background” Challenge, the Double D “Bling It Up” Challenge along with the Simon Wednesday “Use More Than One Stamp” 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).  De-static a piece of white card with an embossing powder tool, ink the Girl Power image with archival black ink, stamp onto the panel, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.  Stamp another image of the girl onto a piece of scrap paper to create a mask.

2). Mask the Girl Power image and use distress oxide inks to blend the background.

3). De-static the background with an embossing powder tool, ink the Let’s Do This sentiments with embossing ink, stamp onto the prepared background, apply white embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.  Sponge additional ink as needed and spritz a bit of water to create the splatters in the background.

4). Color the girl image with water based and alcohol markers. Add a bit of shimmer to her dress with a clear glitter pen.  Trim the panel and mount onto a piece of black cardstock.

5). Adhere the card front to a white card base and add a few rhinestones to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: Girl Power and Let’s Do This (Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine™ Onyx Black, Versamark™, Tim Holtz® Distress Oxide- Broken china, Faded Denim, Picked Raspberry, Seedless Preserves;  Stampin’ Write Baked Brown Sugar and Melon Mambo Markers; Spectrum Noir™ Alcohol Markers and Clear Glitter Pen

Cardstock/Designer Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black (Stampin’ Up!)

Accessories/Tools: Embossing Buddy®, Clear and White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Sponge Daubers, Rhinestones

Thanks again for taking the time to visit! I hope all of you have a wonderful week and stop by again soon!

SUO191 Thoughts and Prayers

Hi Friends!   

It’s time for the #191 Brrr...Baby It’s Cold Outside Challenge at SU-Only Challenges!

The weather here on the East Coast has been extremely cold so I decided to create a card using the Flurry of Wishes stamp set along with a few die cuts and a sentiment from Rose Wonder. We have not had a lot of snow yet, but snowflakes remind me of the cold :-)

I have had the Flurry of Wishes stamp set for over a year and this is the first time I have had a chance to ink it up!  That is one of my goals again for this year- use the stamps that have not seen ink in a while :-)

I am also linking this card to the As You See It #166 “Sparkle”Challenge (it is hard to see the glitter in the background but it is there and the card is very sparkly:-)).

If you have not had a chance to stop by the SU-Only Challenge site to check out the rest of the Design Team’s samples or the other challenge sites yet, I encourage you to do so- fabulous inspiration from all!

To create this card:

1). De-static a piece of Whisper White cardstock with an Embossing Buddy®, ink the snowflake images from Flurry of Wishes and stamp onto the panel.  Once the embossing has cooled, tap the Tempting Turquoise Classic Ink Pad onto a silicone craft mat, lightly spritz with water and press the embossed panel into the ink.  Lift up and repeat the process with Dapper Denim and Island Indigo Classic Ink.

2). Allow the panel to dry and use a Sponge Dauber with the same colors of ink in Step #1 to add additional color to the background.  Add a bit of distressing using the splatter stamp from Awesomely Artistic with Island Indigo Classic Ink.Trim the panel and mount onto an Extra Thick Whisper White card base.

3). Die cut several snowflakes from the Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits™ from Whisper White cardstock.

4). Ink the sentiment from Rose Wonder with Island Indigo Classic Ink and stamp onto Whisper White cardstock.  Die cut with the Stitched Shaped Framelits™ , use a sponge dauber to apply a bit of Island Indigo Classic Ink around the edges.  Mount onto the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals®.

5). Add the die cut snowflakes to the card front along with a few Rhinestones to the centers.

6). Finish off the card using Clear Wink of Stella® over the snowflakes.

Stamp Sets: Flurry of Wishes, Awesomely Artistic, Rose Wonder

Ink/Mediums: Versamark™, Island Indigo, Tempting Turquoise, Dapper Denim; Clear Wink of Stella®

Paper: Whisper White, Extra Thick Whisper White

Accessories/Tools: Big Shot™, Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits™, Embossing Buddy®, Stampin’ Emboss® White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Rhinestones

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by and I hope that you will create your own Stampin’ Up! Only project and join us for our “Brrr...Baby It’s Cold Outside” challenge!  

A Simple Thanks

Hi Friends! 

I hope all of you are having a great New Year’s week so far!  I had a chance to play around in my craft room last night and created a quick Clean and Simple (CAS) card using the new ODBD Seeds of Today stamp set along with the new ODBD Thanks Die  (both from the January 2017 Our Daily Bread Designs Release ).

I love participating with online challenges and decided to incorporate the CAS(E) This Sketch #202 Sketch Challenge (I flipped the sketch) as well as the Splitcoaststampers' Clean and Simple "CAS410 Show Me Your New” Challenge. 

If you have not had a chance to visit the ODBD Blog yet or the other challenge sites yet, I would encourage you to do so- gorgeous inspiration from all of my DT Sister “Breadsticks” as well as the CTS and SCS CAS challenge galleries! 

To create this card:

1). Ink the floral image from the ODBD Seeds of Today stamp set using embossing ink, stamp onto a piece of white cardstock (re-inking and stamping along the perimeter), apply white embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

2). Once the embossing powder has cooled, use a stencil brush to apply lavender shades of distress ink,  a sponge dauber to apply darker color around the flowers and gently wipe off the excess ink from the embossed areas with a slightly damp paper towel.

3). Die cut and emboss the panel with the ODBD Pierced Rectangles Dies and mount onto a white card base.

4). Die cut and emboss the ODBD Thanks Die from white and purple cardstock- three pieces from white and one from purple.  Layer the die cuts as following- two layers of white, one purple and white on the final layer.

5). Mount the layered ODBD Thanks Die onto the card front and add a few rhinestones.

6).  Finish off the card using a clear shimmer pen over the ODBD Thanks Die cut as  well as on the embossed flower petals in the background.

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

Seeds of Today

Thanks Die

Pierced Rectangles Dies