The Evidence Not Seen

 

Hi Friends!

Today I am sharing another quick vintage style encouragement card that will using stamps, lace and paper all from Stamp Simply.  

The background was created by embossing the verse sentiment from Farmhouse Scriptural Quotes directly onto a 4” x 5 ¼” piece of designer paper from the Kaisercraft Pen & Ink 6.5 x6.5 Paper Pad.

Next, add the piece of Ivory Venise Lace, then mount the panel onto a piece of espresso cardstock.

Adhere the strip of seam binding wrapping the ends behind the panel and mount the card onto a white card base.

Add a scrap piece of the designer paper to the inside of the card to finish off the card (I used the piece that I had trimmed off when creating the background panel).

If you have not had a chance to check out the rest of my Sister Design Team cards on the Stamp Simply blog, I hope you will do so- inspiration fabulous creations from all!!

Stamp Sets: Farmhouse Scriptural Quotes  (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine Onyx Black

Cardstock/Paper:  White, Espresso, Kaisercraft Pen & Ink 6.5 x6.5 Paper Pad

Accessories/Tools:  Gemini, Jr., Embossing Powder Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 1.75 “ Venise Lace- Valentina- 1 yard- Ivory, Seam Binding Sampler- Vintage Neutrals- 40 yards

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

Thanks again for visiting and I hope you have a wonderful weekend! 

We Love Because He First Loved Us

Hi Friends!

This week the Design Team at Stamp Simply are sharing cards using the Farmhouse Series Sentiments.  I love the combination of fonts used for all of the Farmhouse sets plus they are on sale this week!

I decided to create another quick card for Easter- I have found that lately I have been gravitating toward cards that are easy to mail with less bulk (I have not been able to hand-deliver my cards like I used to).

As many of you who follow my blog know, I enjoy playing along with online challenges and I decided to incorporate the Simon Monday “Add Texture” Challenge  (the texture of the embossing folder in the background), the Fab -n- Funky #590 “Use Die Cuts” Challenge and the Can You Handle the Pressure “Anything Goes with a twist of Clouds” Challenge (I chose not to include the optional clouds :-)).

If you have not done so, I hope you have a chance to check out the inspiration from the Stamp Simply Design Team as well as from the other challenge sites! Gorgeous inspiration from all!

The white cardstock background was embossed with the Crosses embossing folder.  I trimmed the edges and mounted onto a piece of black cardstock.

The heart die from the Farmhouse Pierced Nested Hearts was used to cut a piece from the rose pattern Vivid Ink Drops 6x6 paper pad and two from black cardstock. 

The sentiment from the Farmhouse Scriptural Quotes stamp set was stamped with Versafine Black Onyx ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder onto the rose heart die cut before layering onto the two black die cut hearts.

Two of the crosses were die cut from black cardstock (using the larger cross in the Cross Die set) and one was die cut (and embossed) from silver mirror cardstock. FYI- I generally die cut three of most dies to give them stability (almost as thick as chipboard).

The heart/verse sentiment die cut and cross were layered with dimensional foam and the entire panel was adhered to a white card front.

Stamp Sets:   Farmhouse Scriptural Quotes (Stamp Simply) 

Inks/Mediums:  Versafine Onyx Black 

Cardstock/Paper: White, Black, Craft Consortium Ink Drops Vivid 6x6, Bazzill Mirror Cardstock- 8.5 x 11- Silver 15 ct

Accessories/Tools: Gemini, Jr., Stamp Simply Steel Dies- Crosses,  Farmhouse Pierced Nested Hearts; Darice Embossing Folder- Crosses, Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder

I hope all of you have a blessed Easter and Resurrection Sunday!

Thanks again for taking the time to visit!  I hope you can drop by again soon. 

TCC191 Blue Butterfly

 

Hi Friends!

Welcome to our #191 {Signs of Spring} or {Blue Butterfly} at The Card Concept! The Card Concept is a bi-weekly challenge and we would love for you to create a card based on our inspiration photo and join us! Every month, the second challenge will have two photos to choose from for your card design. 

The colors and the butterfly of the second photo were what inspired my Elegant and Classy/Mixed Media card. 

As many of you who follow my blog also know, I enjoy participating with other online challenges (I know how much work goes into maintaining a challenge blog and want to give support).  I will be linking this card to the Tic-Tac-Toe #199 Featured Designer Jeanie Challenge (across Die Cut-Green-Layers), the Stamping Sensations “Anything Stamped with opt of Wings and Tails” Challenge and the Retro Rubber Blog Challenge #201 Anything Goes Challenge.  One of the requirements of the Retro Rubber Challenge Blog is to use a stamp that is at least one year old (the Stampin’ Up! Wonderful Wings image is from 2001).

If you have not had a chance to check out the galleries at the challenge sites, I hope you will take time to check them out!  Also, we hope you will stop by The Card Concept to see the rest of the DT designs and which photo they chose-  we would love to have you participate with us!

The background panel was a piece of retired Stampin' Up! Bashful Blue cardstock that I had in my stash (with the oval already die cut). 

The retired Tin Tile 3D Embossing Folder (Stampin' Up!) was used to emboss the blue panel, then Distress Oxide along with Distress Stains and glitter pens were used to finish the background.

The Wonderful Wings butterfly (2001 Stampin’ Up!) was heat embossed using clear embossing powder and colored with water-based markers. After coloring, fussy-cut and shimmer was added with a clear glitter marker.

The sentiment was also heat embossed with clear embossing powder from the Farmhouse Scriptural Quotes stamp set from Stamp Simply.  After die cutting a piece of black cardstock with another oval die, the card was layered along with ribbon and lace.

I love the fonts used on this stamp set as well as the encouraging Scripture verses!

The card was finished off with a few silver rhinestones.

Stamp Sets: Farmhouse Scriptural Quotes (Stamp Simply)

Inks/Mediums: Versafine Onyx Black, Broken China Distress Oxide, Broken China, Chipped Sapphire, Mowed Lawn Distress Stain; Stampin’ Write Markers- Balmy Blue, Tempting Turquoise; Wink of Stella Clear and Silver Glitter Markers

Cardstock/Paper: White, Black, Bashful Blue

Accessories/Tools: Gemini, Jr., Sizzix Ovals Dies, Tin Tiles 3D Embossing Folder;  Embossing Powder Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, ¼” Black Satin Ribbon, White Lace (from my stash), Silver Rhinestones  

Thanks again for taking the time to visit! I hope you are inspired to create a card and join us for our #191 {Signs of Spring} or {Blue Butterfly} Challenge.

We Love Because He First Loved Us

Hi Friends!

I designed this quick Easter card using the Craft Consortium Ink Drops paper strips remaining from the previous set of four cards in my last post (I like to try to use every last bit of designer paper- hate wasting that gorgeous paper)!  

I enjoy playing along with online challenges and will be linking this card to the Use Your Stuff #479 Paper Strips Challenge along with the Tic-Tac-Toe #TTTC199 Featured Designer Jeanie Challenge (bottom row across Spring-Emboss-DSP). This card was designed using strips (see above) and the cross was embossed as well as the sentiment. I am also playing along with the Simon Says Monday “Emboss It” Challenge.

This card was quick and easy to put together-   

The strips are from the Craft Consortium Ink Drops paper (the new Sunset and  Rose 6x6 paper pads), the cross was die cut and embossed from the larger cross from the Stamp Simply Steel Dies- Crosses.

The sentiment from Farmhouse Scriptural Quotes was stamped with Versafine Onyx Black ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.

The card was finished off by mounting onto a white card base and applying shimmer with a clear glitter pen to the cross.

Another fairly flat card for mailing and I am thrilled to have been able to use every inch of the 6x6 paper!

I hope you have time to check out the rest of the projects from the Stamp Simply Design Team as well as the other challenge sites– fabulous inspiration by all!

Stamp Sets: Farmhouse Scriptural Quotes  (Stamp Simply)

Inks/Mediums:  Versafine Onyx Black, Clear Glitter Pen

Cardstock/Paper: White, Black, Craft Consortium Ink Drops- Rose and Sunset 6x6 Paper Pads

Accessories/Tools: Gemini, Jr., Stamp Simply Steel Dies- Crosses, Embossing Powder Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

Also, don’t forget to check out the wonderful array of Easter/Spring sets at Stamp Simply!

 

Thanks again for taking the time to visit!  I hope you can drop by again soon

Be Still and Know

 

 

Hi Friends!

This week the Design Team at Stamp Simply are sharing Mother’s Day and/or Father’s Day cards!

I decided to create a Father’s Day card that could be sent to one of the pastors at our church or to a friend of mine who loves the ocean.

I pulled out the Graphic 45 Catch of the Day 8x8 paper pad as well as two different stamp sets, dies and other accessories all from Stamp Simply!

I hope you have time to check out the rest of the projects from the Design Team – fabulous inspiration by all!

This card was created by heat embossing the “Be Still” sentiment from the Farmhouse Scriptural Quotes with clear embossing before die cutting with the Fishtail Sentiment Banners Dies.

The main lighthouse image and backgrounds are from the Catch of the Day G45 8x8paper pad.  The edges were distressed lightly before layering onto the dark blue cardstock.  FYI- Black Soot Distress Oxide ink was sponged over the edges before layering the distressed panels onto the cardstock.

I decided to create an easel card so that the card could be displayed year round (possibly on the recipient’s desk, if they prefer).

As many of you who follow my blog know that I enjoy participating with online challenges.  I am linking this card to the Word Art Wednesday #5834-#584 “Anything Goes” Challenge. 

Stamp Sets: Farmhouse Scriptural Quotes, Typewritten Year Round Greetings  (Stamp Simply)

Inks/Mediums:  Versafine Onyx Black, Black Soot Distress Oxide

Cardstock/Paper: Midnight Muse (retired Stampin’ Up!), Graphic 45 Catch of the Day 8x8

Accessories/Tools: Gemini, Jr., Stamp Simply Steel Dies- Fishtail Sentiment Banners, Embossing Powder Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Distressing Tool

Also, don’t forget to check out the wonderful array of Easter/Spring sets as well as the select Farmhouse, Fruit and Décor stamp set sale at Stamp Simply!

 

Thanks again for taking the time to visit!  I hope you can drop by again soon.  

I Love You A Bushel and a Peck

 

Hi Friends!

Today I am sharing a mini folio album/journal designed using stamps, lace and other supplies from Stamp Simply!

I wanted to create a small journal/album that could be used as a prayer journal and decided to use up the rest of the Cupid & Co 6x6 paper that I had on hand from last year.

I found a wonderful tutorial online for the mini folio album construction and modified the instructions to create a 4x4 album- see the YouTube video at Polly’s Paper Studio: Accordion Fold Pocket Folio Crash Your Stash January Polly’s Paper Studio Tutorial   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAA7MEBeJAM

I followed the basic instructions that Polly had in the video but modified the instructions to create a 4x4 finished album with inserts, pockets and flaps. 

Front Cover and Page 1 with Insert, verse sentiment layers/journaling cards

Page 2 Insert, Journaling Cards 

Page 4 and 5/Back Cover

I used lightweight chipboard for the front and back cover and the black twill ribbon was added to the front and back before layering with the designer paper.

Once the album was completed with the designer paper, white Raschel Lace was layered over the edge of the spine (adhering to the front and back covers only) and added the Valentina Venise Lace over the edges of the Raschel Lace to finish off the spine. 

    Isn’t this lace gorgeous!  Raschel is on the left, Venise Valentina on the right 

The black twill ribbon was added to the chipboard front and back before layering with the designer paper.

The inserts have white cardstock layered onto the back so you could journal or add a photo.

The smaller rectangles for each page were designed to layer over each of the fold out flaps (or you could use to journal on the back and add photos, etc. to the fold outs).

The envelope punch board was used to create the tabs on each of the page inserts and a corner rounder for the journal cards that tuck behind each pocket.

As many of you who follow my blog know, I enjoy participating in online challenges and will be linking this card to the Festive Friday #FF0102 “St Valentine’s Day” Challenge (Red, Pink, Ribbon, Romantic Sentiment), the Simon Says Monday “Love is in the Air” Challenge and the Word Art Wednesday #529-#530 “Anything Goes” Challenge.

If you have not had a chance to visit the challenge sites yet or the Stamp Simply Blog, I hope you find time to do so- gorgeous inspiration from all!

Stamp Sets:  Words of Encouragement,   Fear Not, Get Well Tulip   and    Farmhouse Scriptural Quotes (Stamp Simply)    

Ink/Mediums: Versafine Onyx Black

Cardstock/Paper:  Black, White; Cupid & Co 6x6 Paper Pad (Echo Park)  

Accessories/Tools: Corner Rounder, 1 ½” Raschel Lace-3 yards White, 1.75” Venise Lace Valentina- 1 yard White, May Arts 5/8” Twill Ribbon- Black- 10 yard bundle, Envelope Punch Board, Scoring Tool 

This was a fun project that I hope has inspired you to be creative this week!

Thanks again for taking the time to visit and don’t forget the fabulous February sale at Stamp Simply- use code LOVE15.