I have a two for one for you today. Generally it is just as easy to make two cards as one when we are creating. These cards were definitely easily made at the same time. They have a simple technique playing a large role in the creation.
Background and Colors
To begin with the background is not my normal starting point. However with these cards I kind of have to begin there. And you will learn my reason as we go along. I was looking to make a Fall card. Even though it is 90 degrees right now!! Where is my Fall weather!!! That being said, I still wanted a Fall card. I chose the colors based on that.
The colors chosen are Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, and Crushed Curry. My idea was a simple “beginner” type “technique” card. To do this fun center technique I used Clear Block H. First I opened the Cherry Cobbler Ink and used the block to touch the ink pad about a third of the way across. Next I turned the block and opened the Pumpkin Pie ink. This time there was no way to get the ink only into the center of the block. Yes, I could have taped part of it off. But I went the simpler route. I inked the rest of the block by touching it to the crushed curry with the Cherry Cobbler hanging off the side. Then I used a damp paper towel to remove the last third. Finally I turned the block and inked that last section with Crushed Curry. (I did make sure it was dry from having wiped off the ink.)
To stamp on the Basic White card stock was only a matter of giving the inked block a little breath of life. In other words I huffed on it. Breath of life sounds so much better. LOL! After stamping the first time I thought there might be enough ink to stamp again. So I gave it more life saving breaths and stamped on the second piece. And there we have two backgrounds.
Stamps
These bright leaves are from the Caring Leaves stamp set. It is in the back of the Mini Catalog and is what I consider a sleeper set. I thought it was cute when I first saw it. But did not really think much after that. Then I saw other’s creations using it and had to look again. Now I am in love with this set.
The outline for the leaves are not totally closed. This gives them a very artistic look. And the filler stamps have the definition to them that leaves shading in places. I used the same inks for the fillers as I did the background strip. But I stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black for the outlines. I am happy with how it turned out. This sweet sentiment is also from the stamp set. It is stamped using Cherry Cobbler Ink.
Finishes
To keep these cards pretty simple I went with all the same colors for the layers as well. One has Cherry Cobbler base with a Crushed Curry layer and the other is the opposite. To give a touch of some bling, I turned to the Regal Foiled Adhesive Dots. These are so pretty with the gold flecks. I used the darker reddish ones. There are a trio scattered around each card.
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Happy Memorial Day!! And in honor of those who this day is for, I have a simple Gratitude card. My city holds a Memorial Day Parade every year. And my card sort of reflects the Hometown feel of that.
Stamps
There is a real mix of stamp sets for this card. My first idea was for a flag. The only thing I could find was the Sending Love stamp set and the post mark wavy lines. I got creative and made a flag from that. I added the stars square and cut out just a section of the lines. My stars are dabs of White Craft Ink dotted on the blue with the tip of the smallest scoring ball from the Take Your Pick tool. It is not perfect, but I thought it was pretty good.
Then it was figuring out what to place the flag on. With the Sending Love set out, I thought why not a mailbox. And so the card was born. The mailbox is from the same set. I added flowers, sun, and clouds from the Bright Skies stamp set. And the Grateful is from the Layers of Beauty set. I masked of the “for you” which is underneath grateful, inked, removed the tape, and stamped only the one word. Not sure about you, but I always hold my breath for that stamping, afraid more than what I want will stamp!
Colors
The colors used are the traditional Red, White, and Blue. But with the added green grass and yellow sun. Real Red and Night of Navy are beautiful traditional colors and help this card to pop. And you know I love to color, so the red and blue mailbox was an easy choice for me.
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A sweet appreciation card is what I have to share today. It stars a few Sale-A-Bration items that add definition and fun to the card.
Stamp Bundle
The sweet background for this card is made with DSP, that I will get to in a minute, and the gorgeous Embossing Folder that is part of the Softly Sophisticated Bundle. This is a Sale-A-Bration Bundle. You can see the fun design the embossing folder leaves. It works great with the variegated color in the DSP.
The stamps from this bundle are what created the flowers in the focal center. The greenery is one stamp and the flowers another. To create this scene I stamped twice. Actually I die cut the shape prior to stamping. This made it easier to fill the area than to try to gauge how much space I had.
Focal Layers
There are two focal points on this card and they actually work well together. The first is the floral area. The Softly Sophisticated flowers are die cut using the second largest of the Thoughtful Expressions Dies from the Mini Catalog. These are a bundle in the Mini Catalog. I love both of the layering shapes in this die set. They are both unique shapes and multiples of each.
The second focal point is the tag. This tag is from the Designer Tags Dies. It is a die set in the Annual Catalog. The sentiment is part of the Softly Sophisticated stamp set also.
Papers
The papers on this card are minimal. I used Basic White Thick card stock for the card base as I wanted the focal layers to pop. And the fun variegated blue is from the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper, a Sale-A-Bration paper. It is one of the reverse sides of the birds.
Finishes
The focal layers are raised with Stampin’ Dimensionals and layered over each other. I used the White Baker’s Twine colored with a Boho Blue Stampin’ Write Marker to make the little bow. This needed a small bow and coloring Bakers Twine is an easy way to do that. The final touch is a scattering of Iridescent Pearls.
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The card I am sharing today is similar to one I did previously. It showcases the gorgeous All About Autumn Designer Series paper and Autumn Leaves stamp set.
Papers
The paper is by far the star of this card. It has been so popular and continues to be. The expected return date is October 9, so keep a check if you are interested. This layout is one I have done several times before. It is a regular side fold card with 1″ cut off of the right front opening. I love how this allows more of the gorgeous paper to show.
The front and strip are both part of the All About Autumn Designer Series Paper. But did you notice the leaves? They also are cut from the DSP. They really pop with the definition in the die cut. And to add some more of the bling from the paper, I used Gold Foil as the background for the sentiment.
Stamps and Dies
The Bundle used is the Autumn Leaves Bundle. I know SU has had some beautiful leaves bundles previously. But these have to be my favorite. And as I mentioned above, the detail in the die cut is awesome. As is the details in the label dies. There are three of those included in the dies. I used the smaller one and simply cut the Basic White to fit inside of it.
The sentiment is from the stamp set. It is definitely a favorite. I am Thankful for so many things, really everything, in my life and this allows me to share that with others. And to add just a touch more bling, I added a single gold from the Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems.
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I know the Autumn Leaves paper is unavailable but it is returning. And this paper is so gorgeous that it can be used year round. The Autumn Leaves Bundle and all of the other Suite products are available now. So I have a really pretty card to share.
Stamp Bundle
The Autumn Leaves Bundle is a wonderful one! The leaves stamped have a two step look to them, which I love. My leaves are all stamped off before stamping on the Very Vanilla card stock. I wanted a softer look for the leaves. I have also stamped on scrap one of the Blackberry Bliss leaves and the two small green leaves. Those two are connected but I cut them apart for my layout. They give a bit of dimension to the card, especially with the one hanging over a bit.
The leaves all have matching dies. There are both solid and embossed dies for each leaf. And that great sentiment layer is one of the dies as well. I really like the indented corners and stitching around the edge.
Additional Suite Products
This card uses all products in the suite with the exception of the Oxidized Copper Specialty paper. I did use a small strip of the DSP, but you could use any color matching paper there. The stamped leaves panel was embossed using the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder. I love all of the texture of this embossing folder! We have had tile products before but I have to say that this is by far my favorite.
The other products from the suite I used are the Adhesive Backed Speckled Dots. There is a single one of the green on the sentiment layer. There was so much color and texture everywhere already, but that sentiment needed a touch of bling. And the final item is the Copper & Natural Ribbon Combo. I only used the copper ribbon. It is zigzagged behind the sentiment. The ribbon is very easy to work with and adds a great shine and color.
Papers
The paper choices were a problem because there were too many choices! I went with Blackberry Bliss as the card base. I love the deep purple leaves in Fall so I naturally gravitated to that color. It pairs great wit the Copper Clay layers and the touch of the Old Olive of the DSP strip.
The card is a little different from the normal. It is 5 1/2 X 7 1/2 and still scored at 4 1/4. This leaves the 1″ section on the right side for the strip of DSP. And it makes for a pop of pretty DSP without having to use a lot of it. I have a large card club and to only use a strip allows me to spread my paper a bit further. The same may apply when doing multiples of a card!
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I have been playing in my happy space all weekend preparing for upcoming club and class. My mind has actually been creating some fun cards and one of the best is the one I have to share with you. It uses the Thanks A Bunch stamp set from Sale-A-Bration. There is nothing better than a Free stamp set that is a good one!
Stamps
These carrots as well as the sentiment are from the Thanks A Bunch set. The carrots are stamped using Pumpkin Pie Ink and then the detail is stamped using Soft Suede Ink. I tried Pumpkin Pie and stamping off for one layer but it was too light. The darker for the scratches on the carrot look more realistic I believe. For the leaves I did stamp off. They are stamped using Old Olive Ink with a second stamping for the shadow.
Papers
There are a variety of papers mixed together on this card. Having all of the DSP makes mixing and matching both challenging and fun! I started with Pear Pizzaz as the card base. And no I did not use it on any of the stamping. I simply liked the lighter green. The two layers of DSP are both from the Tea Boutique Designer Series paper from the Annual Catalog. That paper has tea related items and florals on one side and fun designs on the opposite. These are both “opposite” sides of 2 papers.
Dies, Punches, and Embellishments
The scalloped edge on the left was made using the Scalloped and Contours Die set. Sadly I do not think to use these fun edging dies very often. I believe it works great on this card though. Because I wanted all of the scallops to show, I left a wider area and have that DSP only showing on one side. The striped DSP piece is showing all around the carrot layer.
To finish the card took some thinking and looking around. I finally decided to add the Parakeet Party Metallic Ribbon around the carrot layer. This added some dimension and shine as well as grounding the sentiment. The sentiment is stamped on the same DSP as the scallops are from. Yes I love this and again do not think of doing it very often! The little oval is from the Double Oval Punch. And the final step on this one is to add some of the Iridescent Pastel Gems. They are fairly light and do not show well in the photo. There are three total, two green and one orange.
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