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The card I am sharing today is one that I really love! I have always been a big reader. So as soon as I saw this set I knew it had to come home with me. Plus it makes some great cards!
Stamp Sets
The main stamp set is the Birds Eye View set. The books, owl, and glasses are from the set. There are two other owls included, as well as some additional images. Since I love to read I had to go with the books for the first card. And those glasses are just the icing on the cake!! There is another set of glasses and a monocle. I used the large round ones in the same Moody Mauve as the layer.
The simple sentiment is from the Artistically Inked stamp set. I did not want to add more layers. So looked for a simple sentiment. This is a perfect one for any occasion and it fits perfectly there in the corner.
Layers
The card base is Balmy Blue with a layer of Moody Mauve. The focal layer came about from a negative of the new Deckled Circles laying on my desk. (These are a must have an are available once the new Mini goes LIve.) I know you have heard me say things on my desk are the beginning of a card. It is true once again. The negative was the perfect size for the images. For a soft color I chose Bubble Bath. It is a current favorite of mine! And used the Blending Brushes to put a light layer of it down.
Coloring
The images all have a shimmer to them. You may need to look closely to see it in the photo. I colored everything using the ink pads by squeezing them and getting ink onto the lid. This is old school for coloring with the blender pen! But this time I used Wink of Stella as my paint brush. It works the same way as adding water or the blender pen liquid. Just with the addition of getting the shimmer. That is a Win / Win!!!
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Today’s card stars some beautiful Designer Paper and a simple Fun Fold. I have paired some products that may not seem to go together. So I hope I am showing you new possibilities.
Fun Fold
This is a simple Z fold that I made for a masculine birthday card. The mix of products is not what you would think to pair at first glance. Here is an inside view.
Papers
The gorgeous DSP is from the One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper. It is an Online Exclusive, and is available now, that pairs with a Christmas set. When I saw this scene it made me think of a quiet walk in the woods. I have paired it with colors that were pulled from the paper itself.
The card base is Misty Moonlight that measures 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 and is scored at 2 1/8 and 4 1/4. This makes the Z fold. And the inside card is 7 X 4, folded in half. The layers are Copper Clay, which again comes from the DSP piece. I thought the falling leaves looked like that color and wanted to highlight the leaves.
Stamps and Inks
The stamp set is the Seasonal Branches. This branch has stamps of leaves, flowers, etc that can be paired with it. I chose it to match the falling leaves in the DSP. The leaves are colored with a brighter color than the Copper Clay. The Sweet Sorbet seemed to pop against the other colors without looking too red. And the branch was done in Smoky Slate to match the gray of the trees in the DSP.
Finishes
This card did not really need a lot as I tried to keep it simple. The beautiful DSP is the star of the show so just a touch of bling is all that was needed. I chose the Tinsel 4 Pack and in Lemon Lolly to highlight the glow in the DSP.
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Today’s card is another one where the paper has done all of the work. The Fresh As A Daisy paper has such beautiful paintings included. I saw the actual paintings at a Stampin’ Up! Event. The SU artists are so very talented. And it makes for an easy and pretty card for us!
Papers
This pretty flower panel is from the Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper. There are two pieces that have a variety of similar panels on a single piece. All you have to do is cut them apart. It could not be any easier! The striped section is a scrap that fit perfectly and added more color.
The card colors were pulled from the floral piece. I chose Garden Green as the card base but added the surprise of Moody Mauve. It is included in the floral and was a debate between it and a pop of Basic White as the thin layer. I also added the sentiment on a strip of the Moody Mauve for a different look.
Sentiment
This card could be part of a gift of cards, or just some to have on hand. So I went with a basic sentiment. “You are the best” works for so many occasions. The little sentiment is part of the Timeless Arrangements stamp set. There are several great sentiments in this set. And I love the size as well.
Finishes
To ground the sentiment I went with a soft layer of ribbons. The base layer is from the Real Red & Burlap Combo Ribbon. And the pink is part of the Sheer Ribbon Combo pack. Of course there must be bling! So there is a scattering of Iridescent Pearls. They not only pop, but add to the white of the flowers.
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I am finally back to sharing cards with you! The trip to Norway was fabulous, and since it was a cruise, relaxing as well. But that travel home day was a killer! The time difference plus long flight seemed worse than ever. I have had jet lag for several days. But all is well and I am back with a fun card today. You all know how much I love the Stampin’ Up! critters, well here is a fun one with Hey Chuck!
Stamps
There are two different sets used on this card. The first is the best as it is Hey Chuck. The expressions on the faces in this set are so fun. He is giving the side eye at that birthday cake. I can totally relate because I have a large number birthday coming up myself. LOL!!!
The second stamp is the speckled around the background. I love the added definition that this sort of background gives. This stamp is from the Quiet Meadow stamp set.
Colors and Dies
A chick always has red of some sort. So I went with the Real Red for the layer. The layer is cut using one of the Deckled Rectangle Dies. These are so great and add a bit of texture and different look that is simple to do. A definite win / win!
The coloring of Chuck is something I have not done in a long time. I used Watercolor Pencils. There are some amazing watercolor artists that I have seen cards from lately and thought I would give it a try. Adding the different colors and working up the look I wanted really did not take too long. Sharp pencils and a newer Blender Pen were the key for me. Now that I have done it, I know I want to try it again. I remember when this was all we had for color besides the Stampin’ Write Markers.
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I should still be on my trip to Norway! So these posts are done ahead of time. And I am sharing another of the quick Notecards I made as Thank You for the staff.
Papers
Today’s card is a return to the Kraft Notecards and Envelopes for the card base. This one has the added benefit of the gorgeous DSP from the Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper. The sheet used here is a full one that looks like this. You could make quite a few cards from one single sheet.
Stamp and Punch
The sweet sentiment is from the Handmade Hugs stamp set. This set coordinates with the Handmade Tag Punch. The outline image is stamped using Azure Afternoon Ink. And the sentiment is stamped using Berry Burst Ink. Both are included in the stamp set. And I love the shape and size of the Handmade Tag Punch! It fits quite a lot of the larger size sentiments that most punches do not. I do not know if y’all have noticed that none of these notecards have added Bling! I left that off for ease of packing and travel. But it was so hard to not add some bling!!!
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Today’s card features mostly the Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper and a bit of fancy trim. This is a pretty, yet simple, Thank you card.
Tags
The tags are the best part of this card. It was a toss up between the tags and the DSP. But the tags won! The pretty edge on the top of the tag is from the Elegant Edge Punch. It is a 2″ wide tag with just enough detail for a fancy look. And you could punch each end for a beautiful and fancy layer on your card. I made a second tag of the Misty Moonlight card stock for a shadow look. They are tied together using a length of the Starry Sky Metallic Weave Ribbon. I love the bit of sparkle this gives.
Papers
This card could not get any brighter and that is all due to the papers. The Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper is so pretty. To get the torn look, one of the Stampin’ Up! Artists actually tore paper that had been dry embossed, stamped etc and then photographed it. This bright piece is fabulous. And it matches the tag piece which is also from the paper pack. To tie the layers together I found a complimentary color of Bubble Bath to use as the card base.
Stamps and Bling
To mix the two different DSP pieces, a solid color, and a punch is an easy and beautiful card. And to add a very simple sentiment is about all that is needed to complete it. The sentiment is from the Something Fancy stamp set. I love when I remember to try stamping directly on the DSP. And to complete the card I spread a trio of gems from the Tinsel Gem 3 Pack. I went wild and used one of each color!
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