Monday, March 18, 2024

Brushed Florals

Watercolor crystals will always yield surprising results. Sometimes, I am a bit disappointed, especially if some of the colors run together to create a muddy presence. Still, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Thoughts? 


Brushed Florals


Brushed Florals Too


Brushed Florals Tre


Stamps:
   Happy & Heartfelt

Paper:
   Melon Mambo A-2, Scrap
   Granny Apple Green A-2, Scrap
   Daffodil Delight A-2, Scrap
   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8
   Irresistibly Floral DSP 5-1/4 x 4
   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:
   Tuxedo Black Memento

Brusho Crystal Colour:
   Gamboge
   Yellow
   Moss Green
   Brilliant Red

Pigment Watercolor Sprinkles:
   Melon Mambo
   Granny Apple Green
   Daffodil Delight

Technique:
   Punching
   CAS

Accessories:
   Washi Label Punch
   Gold Glitter Washi Tape
   Bright's Enamel Shapes
   Glitter Ribbon
   Dimensionals
   Adhesive

As you can see, I went a bit overboard in creating these cards. It is so easy and fun to play with watercolor crystals. I used the Brusho Crystal Colours on the first card and the Pigment Watercolor Sprinkles on the other two cards.

First, I sprinkled the DSP panel with some watercolor crystals or sprinkles.

I then spritzed the panel with water, and let the crystals or sprinkles do their thing. I did keep a paper towel close by to dab here and there. The muddy look happens when too many of the colors run together. Oops.

I let the panels dry for a bit.

Next, I stamped the sentiments on scraps of matching cardstock.

I punched them out, using the Washi Label Punch. 

Next, I adhered the dried panels onto a Basic Black matte and then onto a matching card front.

I then adhered a bit of Gold Glitter Ribbon to the card front and attached the sentiment, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added some Enamel Shapes and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Sunday, March 17, 2024

Berry Lemon

If you don't want to get ink on a portion of your card, then cover it up with paper. That is exactly what I did to stamp each side of my card front. Read on for the details. Thoughts? 






Stamps:
   Color & Contour

Paper:
   Berry Burst A-2
   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:
   Berry Burst
   Lemon Lolly
   Shaded Spruce

Technique:
   Blending Brush
   Stenciling
   2-Step Stamping
   Masking

Accessories:
   Artistic Mix Decorative Mask
   Blending Brush
   Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems
   Adhesive

First, I covered the right side of the Basic White panel with paper. Basically, I folded over the sheet of paper that I always have underneath my working project to protect my surface. I used some painter's tape to secure it. You decide if you want the panels to be equal in width or not. 

I then taped down a stencil to the right side of the card. I placed it over the entire card and secured it with Painter's tape. I did check to make sure it was as straight as possible. 

Next, I brushed on some Lemon Lolly over the entire left side and then some.

Once it was covered in ink, I gently removed the stencil and washed it under some running water and dried it. Some folks just like to use a wipe to clean it. Just make sure you do not forget, or you might ruin your next project...

Now, I covered the left side with paper. This technique is called masking. Basically, you are covering a portion of your card to protect it from everything. Again, I used Painter's Tape to secure the paper (mask).

First, I stamped the sentiment on the top of the section. 

I then randomly stamped the outline of the flower to cover the panel. 

Next, I added step 2. I stamped the inside color of the flower. This stamp does not align perfectly with the stamp, but that is the way it is supposed to be. I think it looks great.

I then adhered the panel onto the Berry Burst card front.

Lastly, I added a few solid gems and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Saturday, March 16, 2024

Joshua 1:9

Send encouragement to someone with this card. Thoughts? 






Stamps:
   Stampabilities

Paper:
   Rose Red A-2
   Painted Blooms DSP 5-1/4 x 4
   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside), 1 x 4
   Gold Scraps

Ink:
   Tuxedo Black Memento
   Daffodil Delight

Technique:
   Sponging
   Punching
   Die Cutting

Accessories:
   Lovely Labels Pick a Punch
   Cross of Hope Framelits
   Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
   Stitched Rose Red Ribbon - 6"
   Sponge
   Basic Pearl Jewels
   Glue Dots
   Dimensionals
   Adhesive

First, I stamped, punched, and sponged my sentiment. 

I then wrapped 6" of the Stitched Rose Red Ribbon around the lower part of the DSP panel. I used glue dots to adhere the ribbon. I found that the glue dots help to keep the ribbon in place, and they are less messy than liquid adhesive. Use any adhesive you have on hand or your favorite. 

Next, I adhered the DSP panel onto the Rose Red card front.

I then attached the sentiment to the upper part of the card front, using dimensionals.

Next, I added 3 gold flowers on the ribbon, using dimensionals. I punched these, using the Itty Bitty Punch Pack. Every time I have a scrap of gold paper, I punch or die cut small things like stars, hearts, crosses, and flowers to use whenever I choose. I separate them into small plastic bags and keep them readily available with my other embellishments. I add a sticker with the die cut or punch I used, so I can include it in the write-up.

I then adhered a cross between the sentiment and the ribbon.

Lastly, I added a few pearls and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Friday, March 15, 2024

All Translucent

 I really like the transparency of these florals. The Translucent Florals all appear in 3-D. Thoughts? 






Stamps:
   Translucent Florals

Paper:
   Bubble Bath A-2
   Delightful Floral DSP 5 x 4-1/4 (cut into 1" strips - keep in order) 
   Basic White 4 x 2-3/4, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:
   Berry Burst
   Bubble Bath
   Parakeet Party
   Pretty Peacock

Technique:
   Paper Piecing

Accessories:
   Iridescent Rhinestone Jewels
   Adhesive

First, I cut the DSP panel into 1" strips, keeping them in order to piece them together, as shown above.

I then laid them out on the card front to figure out the spacing between each strip and to make sure I had them in order. 

Next, I adhered them in place. The top and bottom strips should be even with the card front.

I then stamped the floral images on the Basic White panel, using the inks listed above.

Next, I adhered the stamped panel onto the center of the card front.

Lastly, I added a couple of Iridescent Rhinestones and adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Find Refuge

I chose to leave the dove white, but you can easily color it. Thoughts? 






Stamps:
   Hope & Prayer

Paper:
   Mossy Meadow A-2, 5 x 3-3/4
   Petal Pink 5-1/4 x 4
   Petal Promenade DSP 4-3/4 x 3-1/2
   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:
   Mossy Meadow

Technique:
   Punching

Accessories:
   Petal Pink Rhinestone Gems
   Corner Rounder Punch
   Curvy Corner Trio Punch
   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Petal Pink panel onto the Mossy Meadow card front. 

I then took the smaller panel of Mossy Meadow and rounded the corners, using the Corner Rounder Punch.

Next, I used the Curvy Corner Trio Punch on each of the corners of the Petal Promenade DSP panel.

I then stamped the sentiment and dove within the wreath, using Mossy Meadow ink.

Next, I adhered the DSP panel onto the Mossy Meadow panel, and then onto the card front.

Lastly, I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Here is a closer look at each of the cards:


Find Refuge


Find Refuge Too


Find Refuge Tre


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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Lots of Love

Whenever you have beautiful designer paper, you want to keep everything clean and simple. Just add a sentiment, matte, and maybe an embellishment, and you're good to go. Thoughts? 






Stamps:
   Inspiring Iris

Paper:
   Lemon Lime Twist A-2
   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8
   Masterfully Made DSP 5-1/4 x 4
   Basic White 2-1/4 x 3/4, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:
   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:
   Punching

Accessories:
   Washi Label Punch
   Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins
   Dimensionals
   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Masterfully Made DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte, and then onto the Lemon Lime Twist card front.

I then stamped and punched the sentiment, using the Washi Label Punch.

Next, I attached it to the card front with dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a couple of Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Thoughtful World

I used pearls to embellish the die cut, but I think some sparkly rhinestones may be a better idea. Thoughts? 






Stamps:
   Wonderful Thoughts

Paper:
   Orchid Oasis A-2
   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8
   Wonderful World DSP 5-1/4 x 4
   Rich Razzleberry 3 x 2-1/2
   Basic White 2-1/4 x 1-1/4, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:
   Rich Razzleberry

Technique:
   Die Cutting

Accessories:
   Wonderful Thoughts Dies
   2022-2024 In-Color Pearls
   Dimensionals
   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Wonderful World DSP panel onto the Basic Black matte, and then onto the Orchid Oasis card front.

I then die cut the flower, using the Wonderful Thoughts Dies. 

I adhered it to the center of the card front, using liquid glue.

Next, I stamped and die cut the sentiment and attached it, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added In-Color Pearls to embellish the sentiment and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Take Time

I stamped this scene as it appears in the catalog, using my own variation on colors. I'd like to play with it more and combine other stamp sets. Thoughts? 






Stamps:
   Your Path Awaits

Paper:
   Azure Afternoon A-2, 1/4 x 5-1/4
   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8
   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:
   Crumb Cake
   Baked Brown Sugar
   Copper Clay
   Old Olive
   Gray Granite
   Azure Afternoon
   Soft Sky
   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:
   Scene Building

Accessories:
   Opaque Ovals
   Adhesive

First, I stamped the building, using Crumb Cake. I lined up the right side of the building with the right edge of the Basic White panel.

I then stamped the doors and windows, using Baked Brown Sugar. The stamp makes it very easy to align all of the images.

Next, I stamped the walkway with Copper Clay. I looked at the curved edge of the walkway to align it with the sidewalk of the building.

I then grabbed the Old Olive ink and stamped the grass. 

Next, I used Gray Granite to stamp the mountains. I did my best to align the edge of the mountains to the building. I probably should have moved it just a tad more to the right. 

I then grabbed the Baked Brown Sugar again and stamped the fountain on the grass.

Next, I used the Azure Afternoon to stamp the water in the fountain. I focused on aligning the top of the water to the center spike on the fountain. It will all fall into place.

I then used Soft Sky to add a few clouds. I stamped the clouds twice before re-inking the stamp.

Lastly, I stamped the sentiment, using Tuxedo Black Memento.

When I finished, I saw that the complete image was a bit more to the right than to the center of the panel. So, I cut a strip of Azure Afternoon to adhere to the left side and even it all. 

I then adhered the panel to a Basic Black matte, and then onto the Azure Afternoon card front.

Lastly, I added some Opaque Ovals and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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