Thoughts of You- His Wings

Hi Friends! 

I hope all of you had a wonderful Easter weekend!! 

My husband and I were able to spend Saturday with family and we had a great time celebrating our Risen Savior!!  

Today it is my turn to share a card on the Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps Blog and I designed this fun Clean and Simple (CAS) card using His Wings, Creative Worship Stamp Set (a division of Sweet‘n Sassy Stamps), along with the Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps (SNSS) Long StemSilhouettes. 

I incorporated the #AYSI129 As You See It Sketch Challenge along with the Splitcoaststampers’ CC568 Color Challenge (did not include the “dessert”) and the Addicted to Stamps and More #186 “Anything Goes” Challenge.

If you have not had a chance to visit the SNSS blog or the above galleries yet, I hope you will find the time to do so- wonderful inspiration from all!

To create this card:

De-static a piece of Vellum using the Embossing Buddy®, ink the feathers from His Wings (SNSS) using Versamark™ Ink, stamp onto the prepared Vellum, apply Stampin’ Emboss® White Embossing Powder and heat set the images with the Heat Tool.

Once the embossing powder has cooled color the feathers using Stampin’ Write Markers- So Saffron and Soft Sky and fussy cut each of the feathers.

Ink the sentiment from Long Stem Silhouettes (SNSS) using Smoky Slate Classic Ink and stamp onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock, trim the panel and mount onto the Whisper White card base with dimensional foam.

Add the Vellum feathers using narrow strips of dimensional foam (behind the shafts) and finish off the card with a few Rhinestones.

Stamp Sets:  His Wings, Long Stem Silhouettes (SNSS)

Ink:  Versamark™, Smoky Slate, Stampin’ Write Markers- So Saffron and Soft Sky

Paper: Whisper White, Vellum

Accessories: Embossing Buddy®, Heat Tool, Stampin’ Emboss® White Embossing Powder, Rhinestones

Thanks again for stopping by- I hope you have a fabulous week!

Refuge Under His Wings

Hello Friends!

I love the images and words of the new clear stamp set, His Wings (designed by Korin Sutherland for the CreativeWorship Line of Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps) and I decided to pair it with Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Grunge Elementsclear stamp set for this quick Clean and Simple (CAS) Card.

I also incorporated the Splitcoaststampers’ SC577 Sketch Challenge along with the Stampin’ Celebration SC124 Photo Inspiration Challenge for the design  :-)

I hope you will have a chance to check out the galleries at both challenge sites- fabulous inspiration from all!

To create this card:

De-static a piece of Whisper White cardstock with the Embossing Buddy®, ink the three feather images along with the bird from His Wings  (SNSS) using Versamark™ Ink and stamp onto the prepared panel.

Apply Stampin’ Emboss® Black Embossing Powder and heat set with the Heat Tool.

Once the embossing powder has cooled, use Stampin’ Write Markers to color the large feather as well as the peacock feather (I used Soft Sky, Tempting Turquoise for the large feather and Wild Wasabi, Tempting Turquoise and Daffodil Delight for the peacock feather).

Fussy cut all of the images and set aside.

I love the verse:
"He will cover you with his feathers,  and under his wings you will find refuge"   Psalm 91:4a (NIV) 

and decided to use the "Find Refuge Under His Wings" for my sentiment.  

Position the words on a large clear block (I used my MISTI® Tool) and stamp with the Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad™.  

I heat set the words with the Heat Tool and added the splatter with the large splatter image from Grunge Elements stamp using Tempting Turquoise Classic Ink (to lighten the image, I stamped off the splatter image onto a scrap piece of paper before stamping over the words).  

Trim the panel and mount onto a piece of Basic Black cardstock, trim and mount onto the Whisper White card base.

Add the feathers with Silver Cord looped around the feathers to the card front.

Use the Big Shot™ with the Argyle Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder to emboss a piece of Whisper White cardstock, trim and mount onto a piece of Basic Black cardstock and add to the card front using dimensional foam.

Mount the bird using dimensional foam and add a Rhinestone to the peacock feather to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  His Wings, Grunge Elements  (Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps)

Ink: Versamark™, Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad™, Tempting Turquoise

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black

Accessories:  Big Shot™, Argyle Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, MISTI® , Silver Cord

Thanks again for stopping by! Hugs and have a blessed week, my friends :-)

CAS Masculine Birthday- Feathers for A Bird Watching Man :-)

Hi Stampers!!

This Clean and Simple (CAS) card was created for the Paper Players PP214 CAS Masculine Birthday Challenge along with the #92 CAS Colours and Sketches Challenge.

My husband loves to watch birds as well as a few of our masculine friends, so I thought I would ink up a new set that I have not used yet for this fun, CAS card :-)

I hope you will have a chance to visit both sites to check out the wonderful Design Team samples as well as their fantastic galleries!

To create this card:

Ink the feather images using Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink onto Whisper White cardstock. 

Color two of the feathers using the Hello Honey Stampin’ Write marker and carefully cut the feathers out by hand adding a few cuts along the side of each feather to mimic realistic feathers.

Using Hello Honey, repeatedly stamp the large splatter onto Whisper White cardstock.  Add the vertical lines, other splatters and sentiment using Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink.

Trim the panel and mount onto Hello Honey cardstock, trim and onto the Basic Black card base.

Add the feathers to the card front and adhere the Basic Black button to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: Four Feathers, Gorgeous Grunge, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink , Basic Black and Hello Honey Classic Ink,  Hello Honey Stampin’ Write marker

Paper: Basic Black, Hello Honey, Whisper White

Accessories: retired Basic Black button

Thanks again for stopping by- have a marvelous Monday!

2013 Dare To Get Dirty- Card #6

Hi Again Stampers!

Here is the sixth (and final) card that I created as a sample maker for the 2013 Dare To Get DirtyChallenge at Splitcoaststampers (this one is for VDucthr).

Again, if you are a Fan ClubMember, the deadline to upload your creations today, August 5^th , and if you have not joined the Fan Club, I would highly recommend it!

To create this card:

Stamp the pheasant image from Walk in the Wild using Early Espresso Classic Ink onto Whisper White cardstock and carefully watercolor using the AquaPainter™ with Classic Ink from various ink pads (So Saffron, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede, Basic Gray, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Marina Mist).

Use the Color Spritzer Tool with the Early Espresso Stampin’ Marker to add a bit of distressing.

Use the Big Shot™ with the Window Frames Collection Framelits™ to cut out the image and cut another frame from Early Espresso cardstock (cut in half vertically to layer behind the focal image). 

 Use the Big Shot™ with the Square Lattice Textured Impressions™  Embossing Folder to emboss a piece of Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper (DSP)- mount onto a piece of Early Espresso cardstock- add the 5/8” Early Espresso Satin Ribbon bow. 

Stamp the feather images using Early Espresso Classic Ink onto Whisoer White cardstock, watercolor using the AquaPainter™ with Classic Ink from the So Saffron, Cajun Craze and Soft Suede ink pads.  Carefully cut the feathers in towards the center, fluff up to give the impression of real feathers. 

Add the feathers to the card front using Mini Glue Dots™, attach the Antique Brad along with the sentiment punched layer. 

Add to the Crumb Cake card base to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  Walk in the Wild, Fine Feathers, Wetlands

Ink: Early Espresso, So Saffron, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede, Basic Gray, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Marina Mist Paper: Whisper White, Crumb Cake

Paper:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Epic Day This and That DSP

Accessories:  Big Shot™, Square Lattice Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, Window Frames Collection Framelits™, AquaPainter™, Color Spritzer Tool, Antique Brad, 5/8” Early Espresso Satin Ribbon (retired)

Thanks again for stopping by- I hope all of you have a wonderful day!!

Thinking of You- Feathers for Friday :-)

Hi Stampers! 

Happy Friday!!   I wanted to create a card for this week’s FMS92 Freshly Made Sketches and the curving lines of the sketch seemed to be perfect for feathers.   

If you have a chance, check out their sire- the Design Team is fabulous and they always have a number of entries that show the variety of ways to use a sketch!

To create this card:

Using Early Espresso Classic Ink, stamp the peacock feather image onto Whisper White cardstock and color with an AquaPainter™ and using ink from the Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green, Pacific Point, Pool Party and Soft Suede Classic Ink pads.  Once dry, fill in a bit with Stampin’ Write markers in the same colors.

To add a bit of iridescence to the feathers, brush  Moonlight Smooch™ Pearlized Accent Ink (retired but on the Clearance Rack) over the feather.  Carefully cut out the feather images, cutting into the sides a bit to create the "wisps" and give a realistic appearance to the feather.

Once cut out, spray with Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint spray (paint mixed with 70% rubbing alcohol) to give more iridescence.

Use the Big Shot™ along with the Adorning Accents Framelits™ to cut the wavy edge to a piece of Whisper White cardstock and emboss with the Stripes Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder.  Align the feathers along the wavy edge and add the sentiment.

Trying to capture the iridescence- not easy with the camera :-)

Add the embossed panel (this was a previous piece that I had embossed using the Honeycomb Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder (inking the interior first with Sahara Sand Classic Ink) and sprayed with Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint spray. 

Add the ½” Pool Party Seam Binding triple ribbon bow and adhere to the front of the Whisper White card base.  Add the feather layer to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  Fine Feathers, Wetlands   

Ink: Early Espresso, Gumball Green, Pacific Point, Pool Party, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede Summer Starfruit, Stampin’ Write markers also in these colors

Paper: Whisper White, Early Espresso

Accessories:  Big Shot™, Honeycomb and Stripes Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folders, Adorning Accents Framelits™, Large Oval Punch, AquaPainter™, ½” Pool Party Sean Binding Ribbon, Moonlight Smooch™ Pearlized Paint (retired), Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint (retired)

 I am not sure if this card would be considered “clean” enough for the challenge but I had a great time creating it!!    Thanks again for stopping by- I hope all of you have a great Friday!!

CQC159 Always Thankful- A More Masculine Card

Hi Stampers!

What another wonderful fall week here on the East Coast!!  After a long week at work, I finally had a chance to spend some time creating a card for this week’s CQC159 ColourQ Challenge.  If you have not had the chance, check out the Design Team samples as well as the other entries- terrific examples of how one set of colors can be designed in so many different ways.

There are a lot of changes happening at my office (our company is relocating our office to a different state) and quite a few of us will not be making the long commute each day.  This week will be the last week for one co-worker- he is starting a new job next week and I struggled trying to locate a masculine card in my stash for him (I need to create more masculine cards)!!

I thought that this week's colors would be great for a masculine card so I chose to create a one to help fill in the gaps of my card "inventory" :-).

To create this card:

Using the “D” Acrylic Block, ink with Pear Pizzazz Classic Ink and stamp onto Whisper White cardstock.  Mask the white areas around the block stamped image using a sticky note or cardstock and stamp the feather images within the block image using Only Orange, Tangerine Tango and Pear Pizzazz Classic Ink.

Remove the masks and de-static the stamped images using the Embossing Buddy®.  Stamp the long feathers using Versamark™ ink and heat emboss with Basic Black Stampin’ Emboss® Embossing Powder. Trim around the edges cutting around the large feathers, attach the stamped sentiment below (layered onto an XL Oval Punch from Basic Black cardstock).  FYI- Originally I was trying to create a one layer card with this technique but I did I forgot to de-static the card when I stamped the sentiment, therefore I had to trim and layer- see now you know all of my secrets!! :-)

Close-Up of Collage (Acrylic Block Technique)

Use the Big Shot™ to emboss a piece of Whisper White cardstock with the Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder and a piece of Basic Black cardstock using the Square Lattice Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder.  Ink the interior smooth edge of the Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder with Tangerine Tango Classic Ink and emboss a piece of Tangerine Tango Cardstock. 

Cut the Whisper White embossed piece with an Oval Framelit™ or Ovals Original™ Die and the Tangerine Tango embossed piece along the bottom edge with the Adorning Accents Edgelits™ Die (to mirror the oval in the sentiment and along the side).

Punch a circle from the scrap of the Tangerine Tango embossed panel using the 1 3/8” Circle Punch and assemble all of the panels onto a Whisper White cardstock layer (I split the Basic Black background layer for additional interest and added the strips of embossed Basic Black from the strip left from the "split").

Stamp Sets: Always Thankful, Soft As A Feather (both retired)

Ink: Versamark™, Basic Black, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, retired Pear Pizzazz and Only Orange

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Tangerine Tango

Accessories:  Big Shot™, Lacy Brocade and Square Lattice Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folders, Adorning Accents Framelits™ Die, Sizzix™ Ovals Framelits™,  Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy®, Stampin’ Emboss® Basic Black Embossing Powder, Acrylic Block ‘D’,  XL Ovals and 1 3/8” Circle Punches

Thanks again for stopping by- I hope all of you have a wonderful week and find some time to relax and stamp!!