JUGS317 One Layer Poinsettia Christmas

Hi Friends!!

It’s time for the new Just Us Girls #317 “One Layer” Challenge and I decided to create a quick Christmas card using Heat Embossing along with Watercolor.

This is my last challenge as a Guest Designer for October and I have truly loved designing with these talented ladies :-)

I hope you will have a chance to check out the rest of the fabulous Just Us Girls Design Teamprojects, pull out your supplies and join in on the fun!   

It was a bit difficult to photograph this card since the panel seems
to warp a bit with the watercoloring but it is flatter IRL :-)

To create this card:

Score a 4.25” x 11” piece of Naturals White cardstock and de-static the front panel using the Embossing Buddy®, stamp the poinsettia and leaf images from the retired set, Joyful Christmas using Versamark™ Ink, apply Stampin’ Emboss White Embossing Powder and heat set with the Heat Tool.

Color using an AquaPainter™ with Cherry Cobbler and Mossy Meadow Classic Ink.  Add additional color using the same colors in Stampin’ Write Markers- spritz with water and allow the colors to run a bit.

Carefully dry the panel with the Heat Tool and once dried, use the Daffodil Delight  Stampin’ Write markers to color the center.

Here is a straight frontal view- again the curve of the lens seems
to accentuate the paper curve from the watercoloring :-)

Stamp the sentiment from the retired set, Christmas Blessings using Stāz-On® Jet Black Ink and add splatters using Gorgeous Grunge with Stāz-On® Jet Black Ink as well.

Quick and easy- perfect for Christmas!

Stamp Sets:  Joyful Christmas, Christmas Blessings (both retired Stampin’ Up!)

Ink: Versamark™, Stāz-On® Jet Black Ink, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow; Stampin’ Write Markers- Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Daffodil Delight

Paper: Naturals White

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

Thanks again for visiting- I hope you have a wonderful week and come play along with us at Just Us Girls!

Smart Is Cool- A No Stamps and Theme Challenge :-)

Hi Again Stampers!   

This card was created for the Splitcoaststampers’ WT554 “Smartis Cool” Challenge (to use an image with a book, book pages, etc.) along with the F4A296 “no Stamps” Challenge (use die cuts, designer paper but no stamps).

I just love Graphic45® Designer Papers and this card uses the retired Place In Time (September) paper along with a numbers die cut.  Although the challenge is "Smart is Cool" it does not appear as though this little boy thinks so - lol!!

I hope you will have time to visit the linked galleries above, definitely a challenge to create a card without stamps but Graphic45® makes it so easy!

To create this card:

Separate the September Place In Time Cut Apart page by cutting the individual images and choose the images that you would like to highlight for your card.

Trim the edges and mount onto Basic Black cardstock and trim.

Use the Big Shot™ to emboss a piece of Cajun Craze cardstock (this piece was already embossed and in my stash), trim and mount onto a piece of Basic Black cardstock, trim and mount onto the Whisper White card base.

Arrange the Graphic45® images and mount onto the card front using dimensional foam.

Use the Big Shot™ to die cut the numbers from retired More Mustard cardstock using the retired Go Go Boots Sizzlets™, use an AquaPainter™ with Frost White and Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint to paint over the numbers.

Adhere the numbers to the card front to finish off the card.

 Quick and easy since the Graphic 45™ paper does most of the work for you!!

Stamp Sets: None

Ink:  None; Frost White and Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint

Paper/Cardstock:  Basic Black, Cajun Craze, retired More Mustard; Graphic45® retired Place In Time (September)

Accessories:  Big Shot™, Diamond Sizzix™ Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, retired Go Go Boots Sizzlets™, Watch Charm (from my stash- I believe Paper Studio™)

Thanks again for visiting- have a wonderful Friday!

HYCCT1527BONUS The Secret of the Sea

Hi Again Friends!

This card was created for the Splitcoaststampers’ “Hope You Can Cling To” HYCCT1527BONUS Shannon’s “Create A Cure” Challenge to create a card using the Salted Background Technique.

I hope you have had a chance to visit the above gallery- terrific inspiration from all!!

To create this card:

Using Ranger® Tim Holtz® Distress Stains- Seedless Preserves, Chipped Sapphire and Peacock Feathers onto a craft mat, lay a piece of Glossy White cardstock in to the ink,

twist and swirl the paper to merge the ink.

Spritz the ink with water to keep it moist and using a salt grinder, grind Sea Salt over the background, lightly mist with water (if needed).

Either allow the salted panel to dry naturally ( or heat with the Heat Tool) and once dry, brush the salt off and trim the panel.

De-static with the Embossing Buddy® , ink the Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps (SNSS) The Sea with Versamark™, stamp over the background panel, apply Stampin’ Emboss® Black Embossing Powder and heat set with the Heat Tool.

Mount the panel onto Basic Black cardstock and mount onto the Whisper White card base.

Stamp the sentiment with Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink onto Whisper White and cut out with the Big Shot™ and the My Favorite Things™ (MDT) Stitched Jumbo Fishtail Banner Dies.

Add a few stars with the Faber-Castell® White Pitt Pen Marker.

Mount the sentiment to the card front with dimensional foam to finish off the card.

 Stamp Sets:  The Sea (SNSS)

Ink: Versamark™, Memento™ Tuxedo Black, Ranger® Tim Holtz® Distress Stains- Seedless Preserves, Chipped Sapphire and Peacock Feathers; Faber-Castell® White Pitt Pen Marker

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Glossy White

Accessories: Big Shot™, MFT Stitched Jumbo Fishtail Banners Dies, Sea Salt, Embossing Buddy®, Stampin’ Emboss® Black Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Craft Mat

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by- I have one more card to share later this evening!  

HYCCT1527 Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History

Hi Friends!!

This card was created for the Splitcoaststampers’ “Hope You Can Cling To” HYCCT1527 Edna’s “Strength In Numbers” Challenge to use "masking" to create a group of people or animals.

Again, if you have not had a chance to do so, I hope you will find the time to visit the above gallery- fantastic inspiration from all!!

I decided to use the Graphic45® Couture set from Hampton Arts® to create my group of fanciful ladies :-)

To create this card:

Stamp the main lady in the center using Stāz-On® Jet Black Ink onto Whisper White cardstock.

Re-ink the image and stamp onto a piece of scrap paper, fussy-cut out the image and use this as a mask for the main image on the Whisper White cardstock.

Ink the other two ladies using Stāz-On® Jet Black Ink.

Remove the mask and color the image with Faber-Castell® Polychromos™ Pencils and use Gamsol® with a Blending Stump to blend.

Add definition with the Real Red Stampin’ Write Marker and add shadows to all of the images with the Sahara Sand Stampin’ Write Marker.

Add Frost White Shimmer Paint with an AquaPainter™ to the hat and dark bands on the central image, the veil, gloves on the right hand side lady and the coat for the lady on the left.

Use the Big Shot™ with the Spellbinders® Labels 18 Die to cut out the panel along with another label from Basic Black cardstock.

Split the Basic Black label in half and mount behind the focal image.

Use the Big Shot™ to emboss a piece of Real Red cardstock with the Lacy Brocade Texture Impressions™ Embossing Folder, trim and mount onto a piece of Basic Black cardstock, trim and mount onto the Whisper White card base.

Stamp the sentiment from the retired Stampin’ Up! set, Fabulous Thoughts using Stāz-On® Jet Black Ink onto Whisper White cardstock, add the banner points with the Hexagon Punch.

Mount the focal image and sentiment to the card front with dimensional foam and add the 5/8” Basic Black Satin Ribbon Double Bow along with the Rhinestone to the center of the lady in red’s blouse to finish off the card.

 Stamp Sets:  Favorite Thoughts (retired Stampin’ Up!), Couture (Graphic 45® by Hampton Arts®)

Ink: Stāz-On® Jet Black Ink, Stampin’ Write Real Red and Sahara Sand Markers, Faber-Castell® Polychromos™ Red Pencil, Frost White Shimmer Paint

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red

Accessories: Big Shot™, retired Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, Spellbinders® Labels 18 Die, Hexagon Punch, 5/8” Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Rhinestone, Gamsol®, Blending Stump, AquaPainter™

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by- I will be posting a few more of the Hope You Can Cling To Challenge cards later this evening and tomorrow!  

HYCCT1527HERO Fight Cancer Like A Superhero

Hi Friends!!

This card was created for the Splitcoaststampers’  “Hope You Can Cling To” HYCCT1527HERO Fantastic Four’s “You Are My Superhero” Challenge to create a card with a superhero theme :-)

Again, if you have not had a chance to do so, I hope you will find the time to visit the above gallery- "super" inspiration from all!!

This was another difficult challenge for me since I do not own any stamps with superheroes but then I remembered that I had purchased the Stampin’ Up! Calling All Heroes stamp brush set to use with the retired My Digital Studio (MDS)- yippee!!

To create this card:

Open a blank document in MDS and insert the cityscape image from the Calling All Heroes stamp brush set along with the cat eye mask- resize if needed.

Using the alphabet, spell BAM! and POW! -  insert into the zagged word bubble, arrange as a group and re-size.

Create a text box and type the sentiment.

Print all onto Whisper White cardstock, fussy cut the building image along with the word bubbles, trim the sentiment and create the banners with the Hexagon Punch.

Use the Big Shot™ to emboss a piece of Pink Pirouette cardstock using the Chevron Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, trim and mount onto a piece of Basic Black cardstock.

Mount the panel onto the Whisper White card base, adhere the city scape and cat eye mask images directly onto the embossed panel and mount the word bubbles along with the sentiment using dimensional foam.

BAM! You are finished!!

Stamp Sets:  Calling All Heroes (MDS version)

Ink: Printer Ink- Black

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Pink Pirouette

Accessories: Big Shot™, Chevron Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, Hexagon Punch

Thanks again for taking the time to visit- I will be posting more of the Hope You Can Cling To Challenge cards later this evening and tomorrow!  

HYCCT1526 Fairy Dreams

Hi Friends!!

This card was created for the Splitcoaststampers’ “Hope You Can Cling To”  HYCCT1526KelliJo’s “I Believe in Prayers, Love and Fairy Dust” Challenge to use an image of a spunky fairy on your card.

Again, if you have not had a chance to do so, I hope you will find the time to visit the above gallery- tremendous inspiration from all!!

Since I do not own any stamps with fairies at all, I googled and checked on Pinterest and found this free art image from Enchanted Designs Blog (not sure if she is spunky but I thought she looked hopeful :-)).

To create this card:

Copy the free art image to your computer and upload it to a photo editing software (I use the retired My Digital Studio (MDS)) and print it onto Whisper White cardstock.

Color the image using Stampin’ Write Markers with the AquaPainter™- Hello Honey for her hair, Wisteria Wonder for her dress, Blushing Bride along with Calypso Coral for the flowers, Pear Pizzazz for the stems and leaves, Smoky Slate for the wings and Sahara Sand for the shadows.

Use an AquaPainter™ to apply Frost White Shimmer Paint onto her wings.

Emboss a piece of Wisteria Wonder cardstock with the Big Shot™ and Sizzix® Stars Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, trim and mount onto a piece of Pear Pizzazz cardstock, trim and mount onto the Whisper White cardstock.

Cut the image out with the Big Shot™ and MFT Rounded Stitched Rectangle Die.

Add the looped Gold Cord to the card front and mount the focal image die cut over the cord with dimensional foam.

Stamp the sentiment with Stāz-On® Jet Black Ink onto Whisper White cardstock, trim and add the banner points with the Hexagon Punch and mount to the card front with dimensional foam.

Stamp Sets:  Dream A Little (retired Stampin’ Up! Hostess set),  Free digital art from Enchanted Designs Blog (using MDS)

Ink: Printer Ink- Black, Stāz-On® Jet Black; Stampin’ Write Markers- Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Hello Honey, Pear Pizzazz, Sahara Sand, Smoky Slate, Wisteria Wonder; Frost White Shimmer Paint

Paper: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Big Shot™, MFT Rounded Stitched Rectangle Die, Sizzix® Stars Embossing Folder, Hexagon Punch, AquaPainter™, Gold Cord

Thanks again for taking the time to visit-stop by again soon as I will be posting more of the Hope You Can Cling To Challenge cards later this evening!  

HYCCT1525 Christmas Blessings To You

Hi Friends!!

This card was created for the Splitcoaststampers’ “Hope You Can Cling To”  HYCCT1525Lisa’s “Stay Centered” Challenge along with the Happy Little Stamper Oct15 Christmas "Poinsettia" Challenge.

Again, if you have not had a chance to do so, I hope you will find the time to visit the above galleries- wonderful inspiration from all!!

This was a quick, easy card to create- ink and stamp the images with Versamark™ onto Whisper White cardstock, emboss with White Embossing Powder and watercolor with Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow and More Mustard.

Fussy cut the poinsettias and position onto the die cut More Mustard panel, mount onto the embossed Whisper White panel and layer onto More Mustard and Cherry Cobbler cardstock.

Another view to show that there is very little
dimension so less postage is needed as well :-)

Add the stamped sentiment with dimensional foam and you are finished!

Stamp Sets:  Joyful Christmas, Christmas Blessings (both retired Stampin’ Up!)

Ink: Versamark™, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, retired More Mustard Classic Ink and Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard

Accessories: Big Shot™, MFT Blueprints 13 Die, Hexagon Punch, AquaPainter™, Water Spritzer Bottle, retired Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by- I will be posting more of the Hope You Can Cling To Challenge cards shortly!

CMCC95 So Very Thankful

Hi Friends!!

It is time for the new Colour Me...! CMCC95 "Colour Me...Playful" Challenge and I decided to create a card using watercolor with the Splitcoaststampers’ SC506 Sketch Challenge and the F4A291 "There  Once was  a Kitty Named Pumpkin" (include a pumpkin in your design).

Again, I hope you will have a chance to check out the rest of the Colour Me..! Design Team projects as well as the other galleries linked above and create your own project to join in on the fun!! 

To create this card:

Ink the Our Daily Bread Designs (ODBD) Cornucopia stamp using Stāz-On® Jet Black Ink and color with an AquaPainter™ using Stampin’ Write Markers- Cucumber Crush, Real Red, So Saffron,Tangelo Twist and add a few shadows using Sahara Sand.

Use the Big Shot™ to cut out the image with the My Favorite Things™ Stitched Rectangle Die and mount onto a piece of Tangelo Twist cardstock.

Emboss a piece of Real Red cardstock using the Woodgrain Textured Impressions, trim and mount onto a piece of Tangelo Twist cardstock.

Add the So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon and mount onto the card base.

Emboss a piece of So Saffon retired Designer Series Paper (DSP) using the Square Lattice Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, trim and mount onto a piece of Tangelo Twist cardstock.

Add the panel to the card front and mount the focal image using Stampin’ Dimensionals®.

Stamp the sentiment using Stāz-On® Jet Black Ink onto Whisper White cardstock, create the banner points using the Hexagon Punch, mount onto Tangelo Twist cardstock and create the banner points again using the Hexagon Punch.

Mount the sentiment to the front of the card and focal image using Stampin’ Dimensionals®.

Add a few Pearls to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  Cornucopia (ODBD), Pretty Patches- Apple (Wplus9 Designs)

Ink: Stāz-On® Jet Black Ink; Stampin’ Write Markers- Cucumber Crush, Real Red, So Saffron, Tangelo Twist, Sahara Sand

Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Tangelo Twist, retired So Saffron DSP

Accessories: Big Shot™, Woodgrain and retired Square Lattice Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folders, Hexagon Punch, So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon, Pearls

Thanks again for stopping by- I hope you have a fantastic week and come play along with us at ColourMe...!