Iris Blooms Floating by Challis & Roo - A Green Card!

First, I would like to report that 2 bloggers have told me that they noticed their Followers were gone and tested my theory. My theory is that by emptying your Google Reader your Followers are somehow connected. Read HERE. They report that the Followers were back after doing that. :-)

I am still using up images I painted this last Winter in an attempt to go 'Green' and not waste! It was kind of fun going through what I have hoarded in backgrounds too.

I created the image by stamping Iris Blooms Floating by Challis & Roos twice using Galaxy Gold on Neenah Classic White Solar Crest cardstock.  I heated it to set and painted with Twinkling H2O's Royal Satin, True Blue, Moss Green, and Olive Green.  Images were trimmed and the edges were painted with Gold Galaxy too.

Two pieces of the Neenah Classic White were run through my Cuttlebug using Spellbinders Labels 13 and repeated to emboss the edges.  One Iris Bloom was mounted onto the embossed die cut with tape, followed by part of the other Iris Blooms and 3D pop dots as shown.  X-Acto knife on a healing mat was used to cut open slots for the ribbon on each side of the die cut. 

I created the back ground when I was doing this card for the Impression Obsessions Blog HERE, if you want to see the tutorial.  So now you know I have had it for almost 2 years. I liked the background so much that I saved 3 more backgrounds to work with later. I used Cover-a-Card™ CC024 Tapestry and CC002 Swirls.

Next I mounted the image with label onto the finished Quilt Background using 3D pop dots.  Michaels ivory colored organza ribbon was threaded through the slots and a double-bow using the Bow-Easy was mounted.  A gold filigree button from my stash was applied with a 5mm pearl sticker and additional Glossy Accents.  I used an acrylic circle and discontinued stamp from Rubber Stamp Tapestry for the tag.  I stamped the image and the edges with Galaxy Gold and heat embossed with Egyptian Gold, and tied it on using left over gold cord.  'Hello' didn't show up well enough, so I went over it with an Olive Green Sharpie.

Thanks so much for stopping by to look and share! 

Supplies:
Stamps:  Impression Obsession Cover-a-Card™  CC024 Tapestry and  CC002 Swirls; Discontinued Iris Blooms, Challis & Roo - Inkadinkado; discontinued stamp from Rubber Stamp Tapestry.

Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Super Smooth and Natural cardstock
Inks: VersaMark; Brilliance Galaxy Gold; Twinkling H2O's Royal Satin, True Blue, Moss Green, and Olive Green
Accessories:  Judikins Egyptian Gold Embossing Powder, Spellbinders Frameabilities Scalloped Edges (Flower), Fiskars Apron Lace border punch; Michaels Organdy Ribbon, Bow- Easy, Mark Richards 5mm, 3mm pearls; Olive Green Sharpie.

Thanks for stopping by to look and share!

 Shirley

Quilt Weather Is On Its Way

When I see background stamps or the new Cover-a-Card™ stamps I immediately think of using them for paper piecing, quilt cards, or ways to show off the great patterns.  For today's tutorial I am going to use 2 of the new Cover-a-Card™ stamps for a Quilt card.  I already had one of my backgrounds.  I made it to show you how to use these bigger than life stamps for different techniques HERE, remember?  So there's our start.....Make your backgrounds.

Swirls CC002 (Cream and Gold) and Tapestry CC024 (Greens and Gold)

 Quilt Card Piece Patterns and Background:

1. The first paper piece was created applying 3 different shades of green dye ink on White cardstock.  Then VersaMark ink was applied to Cover-a-Card™ CC024 Tapestry. Next Egyptian Gold embossing powder was applied and heat embossed.
2. The second paper piece was done using Cover-a-Card™ CC002 Swirls.  Next Egyptian Gold embossing powder was also applied and heat embossed.  An extra one was made for one the backgrounds.
3. Cut (2) 4X4 pieces of white, bone, ivory, or vanilla cardstock to be the bases for your quilt pieces.  You will have enough for 2 cards.

 Creating Quilt Pieces:

Cut 1, 2, and 3 as described below.

 Each 4"X4" Piece of Patterned Paper:

1. Cut a 4X4 inch piece from each of your stamped pieces of paper.  Cut the first piece in half as shown by the blue number. You have 2 pieces.
2. Cut those 2 pieces in half again as shown with the green numbers.  You have 4 pieces.
3. Cut those 4 pieces in half as shown with the orange numbers.  There will be a final 8 pieces.

Swirls CC002 (Cream & Gold) and Tapestry CC024 (Greens & Gold)

Building the Background and Embellishments:

1. One piece of green cardstock 5.25X5.25
2. One piece of prepared Swirl cardstock 5X5 mounted on the Green in1.
3. Using a piece of the light cardstock (not embossed) punch the edge using Fiskars Apron Lace border punch.  Each side is separately mounted as shown.
4. Using the leftover Tapestry cardstock cut into:

• turn the 'Quilted 4X4' over and tape the back.
• cut the green embossed leftover remnant into .5 inch strips
• mount each strip to abut each other as shown and trim extra where needed.

      5.  Turn over and mount with 3D pop dots in the center of the background. 6.  Using leftover remnants of
           the Swirls Quilt piece and Spellbinder Frameabilities Scalloped Edge Flower die, cut 3 flowers.  One for
           the center and the other two halved as shown. 7.  Paint the flowers as shown and mount the pearls.  One
           Mega 10MM and 4 5MM. 8.  Tie bow using Bow-Easy and mount as shown.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Cover-a-Card™ CC024 Tapestry and CC002 Swirls
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Super Smooth and Natural cardstock, Green cardstock to match the patterned paper.
Inks:  VersaMark; 3 different shades of Green dye ink.
Accessories:  Egyptian Gold Embossing Powder, Spellbinders Frameabilities Scalloped Edges (Flower), Organdy Ribbon, Bow- Easy, Mark Richards 10MM and 5MM pearls.

 Shirley

A Quilter's Card

When I see background stamps or the new IO Cover-a-Card™ stamps I immediately think of using them for paper piecing, quilt cards, or ways to show off the great patterns. For today's project I used 2 of the new Cover-a-Card™ stamps for a Quilt card.

I am listing the materials below. If you would like to see the details they are on the IO blog as a tutorial.

Supplies:
Stamps: Cover-a-Card™ CC024 Tapestry and CC002 Swirls

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Super Smooth and Natural cardstock, Green cardstock to match the patterned paper.
Inks: VersaMark, Stampin' Up Certainly Celery, Always Artichoke, Handsome Hunter, etc.
Accessories: Egyptian Gold Embossing Powder, Spellbinders Frameabilities Scalloped Edges (Flower), Fiskars Apron Lace Border Punch, Organdy Ribbon, Bow- Easy, Mark Richards 10MM and 5MM pearls.
Thanks for stopping by to look and share!

 

 Shirley

 

Cover-a-Card™

The Cover-a-Card™ stamps and the Mega Mount™ are being announced at CHA for vendors and as soon as they are available at the online store it will be posted here.
I was going to do a card using one of my new Cover-a-Card™ stamps, but thought what you might like best is to get to know more about the stamp and what you can do with the results. The Cover-a-Card™ stamp used for all of the techniques is CC024 Tapestry.
I did four backgrounds using 4 quick different quick techniques and here they are:

A.  VersaMark Resist -

1. The stamp was inked with VersaMark on Glossy White cardstock.
2. A sponge brayer was inked with a Pink Dye ink and rolled across the card. You can let it dry on its own.
3. I stamp on a stack of used computer paper, so I turned it over to blot it just in case it wasn't all dry.  Dye ink dries very quickly, but my pad was inked well and I wanted the ink area even. (Clicking on the photo gives you a much better idea of the coverage and image.

 B.  Embossed Resist -

1. White cardstock was stamped with the VersaMarked Cover-a-Card™. 
2. It was embossed with White Pearl Embossing Powder.  I like this for a Wedding or Engagement card.  It looks lovely on Vanilla or Ivory cardstock for Anniversaries too.  Again, you need to click on it to appreciate how really elegant it can be.

 C.  Dye Brayered and/or Sponged -

1. I brayered White cardstock with a Caramel colored Dye Ink.
2. Sponged with an Orange dye ink here and there.
3. Stamped with Tapestry stamp inked with VersaMark.
4. Embossed with Ivory Pearl Embossing Powder.

Take a look at those Fall colors and the leaves and hearts that show up.  Great for a touch of Fall or a male card really.  Click on it and you will see all of the details.

D.  Sponged Dy Ink and Glitzy Emboss -

1. Sponged White cardstock with a light, medium, and dark Olive dye ink. 
2. Inked stamp with VersaMark.
3. Embossed with Egyptian Gold Embossing Powder. 

The embossing powder has sparkle so it is a little hard to see.....and right, clicking on it will help.  The leaf you have been seeing at the bottom is in the middle on the left-hand side.  I think this looks good for a any season but Winter.  It can be used with anything where nature is involved (leaves, flowers, wild life, etc.). Now, about the backgrounds.  You say what am I going to do with the extra paper.  Well you won't have any if you stamp on an A2 (4.25X5.5).  Otherwise I do several things.

It can be used:

• inside the card and on the lower left side of the envelope.
• to punch leaves, etc. for the same purpose.
• with other pieces to create interest on the background of your card.
• to make a Bargello card similar to this one HERE.
• to weave a decorative mat for your card like HERE. 

And the list goes on.  We will probably be seeing some of them here too, now that we have these wonderful Cover-a-Card™ stamps!!!

Thanks for stopping by to look and share.

 Shirley

Fishing Line Dropped Again

IMAGE:
The image, Polka Dot Fish D2195, was stamped with Brilliance Galaxy Gold on White Cardstock. It was painted with a Niji Waterbrush and Twinkling H2O's. I wanted the dots to show more so I painted them with a VersaMark pen and used Egyptian Gold EP heated with a heat gun. I also used a little Stickles Diamonds and Orange glitter glue to highlight the Jellyfish and the Starfish.

Tip 1. I almost always go around the edges of the image after cutting it out, with a Waterbrush, Sharpie, or Marker of a similar color to give the image more depth, especially if I use 3D pop dots, like I did here.

Background:
I stamped Wave Background F2209 on White Glossy Cardstock with VersaMark.

Tip 2. I used a heat gun to dry the VersaMark. I did want something that was very distinct, and this gives it kind of a muted tone. I actually heat dry almost everything but dye inks and areas done with markers.

I pounced all over the card with Ancient Page Neptune Ink as shown. I highlighted areas here and there with Stickles Diamonds glitter glue. It was trimmed and mounted on Neenah Classic Crest Laid Solar White.
Tag:

Tip 3. I love how I get embossed edges and an edge around the outside too. Reminds me of an old fashioned frame. This is the stack I use in the Cuttlebug to to it. A Plate on bottom followed by: B Plate, Die with sharp side up, Emboss matte from Spellbinders (or gasket mat from Home Depot or Lowes), B Plate.

The words, from Angel Fish MC183, were stamped with Mica Magic Green in the middle of the tag. The raised ridge from the embossing was highlighted with painted with Ancient Page Neptune and then highlighted with Stickles Eucalyptus.

Embellishments:

Tip 4. I love it when others share. I picked up this hint from someone and I need to thank whoever it was. Sometimes I do things out of sequence and don't want to undo what I have done. I needed to thread the gold cord up the Polka Dot Fish rope and the fish hook too. Tiny itty bitty holes. I used a dental floss guide. Yep! Worked like a charm to pull the cord through every teeny tiny space without hurting what had already been mounted. When not that tiny I have also used a crochet hook.

The last thing I did was mount the rhinestones.
SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Polka Dot Fish D2195, Wave Border F2219, Angel Fish MC183
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Super Smooth and Laid, Glossy White cardstock
Inks: Brilliance Galaxy Gold, Twinkling H2O's Lemon Yellow, Dreamsicle, Cherry Sorbet, Sweet Alfalfa, Warm Pecan .(They are staying in business and the 40% off sale is good until June 14th. Read about it on the link I gave you.) Thanks to all of you who helped. VersaMark, Ancient Page Neptune, Mica Magic Green retired.
Accessories: Judikins Egyptian Gold EP, Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Ovals Large, May Arts and Gold Cord Ribbon, Bow Easy, Stickles Eucalyptus, Orange, and Diamonds glitter glue, Mark Richards Orange Crystal Stickers, Nunn Designs Stick Pin

Thanks for stopping by to look and share. Don't forget the blog candy on my blog. The instructions for entering are there too!

 

 Shirley

 

Impression-Obsession Red, White and Blue Challenge

IMAGE:

The image is Victorian Bloom One F2223, by Leigh Hannan, Impression-Obsession. It was stamped with Encore Gold pigment ink and embossed with Judikins Egyptian Gold Embossing Powder. It was trimmed with scissors and an X-Acto Knife. We have to quit meeting like this. I totally forgot about the challenge again and this was done in 3 very fast hours. Ha! It was painted with Twinkling H2O Garnet. The 2, 3, and 5MM pearls are Mark Richards. The ribbon is Hobby Lobby.

BACKGROUND:

The background paper is Dali Dori Shimmer Navy and I got it on sale at Paper-Papers.com. The White cardstock was put through my Cuttlebug with their With Gratitude embossing folder. The Silent setter was used for the center of the flowers so the Navy would show. The edges were trimmed with scissors and the X-Acto knife. I am getting to be very fast with both. If I were going to add a sentiment I believe I would so a tag tied to the ribbon with gold cord.

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Impression-Obsession - Victorian Bloom One F2223
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Super Smooth cardstock, Dali Dori Shimmer Navy (Blumarino)
Inks: Encore Gold, Twinkling H2O's
Accessories: Judikins Egyptian Gold EP, Ribbon from Hobby Lobby, Bow Easy, Mark Richards 2, 3 and 5MM Pearls
Don't forget to check out these Design Team members blogs for their great Red, White, and Blue cards too. We have a new Design Team Member, Jenny Gropp. Check out her blog. You won't be disappointed:

• Daniela Dobson
• Laura Fulcher
• Jenny Gropp
• Julie Koerber
• Dina Kowal
• Deborah March
• Jeanne Streiff

Thanks for stopping by to look and share and good luck on the CANDY!!

 

 Shirley

 

Damask Soft Thistle Flowers

The above image is Damask Floral by Impression-Obsession.

Image:
1. The image was stamped with Encore Gold ink on Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Super Smooth 80lb. Cover cardstock. It was heat embossed with Ranger Princess Gold Embossing Powder.
2. It was then painted with Twinkling H2O's Sweet Alfalfa, Cherry Sorbet, and Wisteria. A Niji waterbrush was used to paint. Don't forget LuminArte is selling all on their site for 40% off.
3. The top portion of the flower was done with glitter glue and Flower Soft Baby Pink. The first time I saw Flower Soft I thought of thistles and moss. :-)
4. The background is a wash done with Twinkling H2O's Sweet Alfalfa.
5. The image was trimmed down to 3.25"X4.75".
6. Martha Stewart Arch Lattice Border Punch was used for the edges. A length of border was punched for each side. Then each end was trimmed as shown and a piece was inserted for the match. It was the only way I could get a corner I liked. Duh Me!!!
7. The ribbon is from the $1 bin at Michaels and was woven as shown. The pearl ribbon slide is from eons ago, well at least 2-3 years ago.
8. The 3mm pearls are from a Mark Richards Large Block Alphabet set.
9. Stickles Golden Rod glitter glue was used to accent the leaves and flowers.

Background:
1. The cardstock is SU Old Olive stamped with Impression-Obsession Swirl Background and heat embossed with Judikins Egyptian Gold.

Thanks for stopping by 'the blog' to look and share.

 

 Shirley

 

Bohemian Folderol!!!

Sometimes I just get bored with cards before I finish them or I can't figure out exactly what I should do to finish them. I put them in a box and................you know what comes next, :-) , I know you do. Well below is one of those cards. My name for it is Bohemian Folderal because I like all the colors, but not sure if they all go together, and the layout forever plagued me. I wondered around with this card for over a year. LOLOLOL

The main image is from Stamps Happen. I have no idea where their site went. The stamp was inked with Encore Gold and embossed with Egyptian Gold Embossing Powder; then painted with Twinkling H2O's and highlighted with Rangers Stickles Orange Peel glitter glue. The words are from Words Plate I by Rubber Stamp Tapestry. If you click on the image to see it up close, the swirls from Autumn Leaves Elegant Flouishes can be seen. They were stamped by using Micro Glaze by Judikins and then watercoloring over the stamped area with Twinkling H2O's. To me they look like swirly clouds. :-0 So humor me!! Smiling!

The Lavendar Trellis on the left side is from Cuttlebug's Floral Borders die set. The ribbon is May Arts. The Pearl and flower rhinestone embellishments are from Hero Arts. Thanks for looking.

Thank you for stopping by to look!

 

 Shirley