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Hi everyone! I having been playing with stencils lately and it has reignited a love for them. You can just do so much with them as a creative tool! I was introduced to A Colorful Life Designs in June, while away at a retreat and the owner was offering a make and take. Of course, I jumped right in and tried, and fell in love. For the first card, I used the Adorned Frame stencil, to create a Congrats card.
I ink blended using Distress Ink in Victorian Velvet and Distress Oxide in Shaded Lilac, and finished off with a subtle brushing of perfect pearls to add shimmer. Since the stencil already had the heart shape in the middle, it gave me the idea to remove it to create a shaker card. I had a die almost the same size, so it made for easy work. Once it was cut out, I trimmed the card base down to size and added my acetate and foam all around. I had the little "love' sentiment laying on my desk from a previous card, and thought it matched well. I filled the center with sequins from Studio Katia, then assembled the pieces.
I finished off with a die cut sentiment. The 'Congrats' is from Brutus Monroe, it is actually a full Congratulations I just cut down. For this second card, I used the Layered Fluffy Flowers to create the card base.
This card uses the same ink colours as the first one, but I just used a very light touch. I absolutely love the effect. The centers are Distress Oxide in Hickory Smoke. I kept the front pretty simple to keep the focus on the flowers. So all it received was a stamp and emboss Happy Birthday sentiment from Hero Arts. I really like this stencil, as it is actually is a layered one. Three stencils create flowers so the possibilities are endless then! This set has seen a lot of use in my studio lately!!
I have several more cards to share at a later date, but hope these two inspired you a bit. Go check out a colorful life designs, you won't be disappointed. They have a huge selection for all different styles of creating. ( affiliate links included, do not add any extra cost to you)
Remember...be creative, think of others and kindness always matters.
I am so excited to be a part of today’s blog hop featuring
the new Power Packs from Pear Blossom Press. These little packs make light up
cards so easy!
Since I had so many ideas floating in my head for things that
could light up on the card front, settling on one and just getting it done took
much more time than working with the simplicity of the power pack! That was by
far the short and sweet of the card!
I started out with a piece of Artist Choice 110 lbs cardstock
from Gina K. Designs, and cut it down to a 5” x 7” card size, and a layer piece
for blending on. I ink blended the night sky with Faded Jeans and Mermaid
Lagoon Distress Oxide inks and sprinkled a little water on it to create a starry
background. The ground was created using Aged Mahogany and Gathered Twigs Distress
Oxide inks. I left the center a little free of ink and colour to allow a
glowing effect of the fire light.
Next, I created all my trees using a tree stamp and die from
a Recollections Christmas set. I used Gina K. Jelly Bean Green and Grass Green.
Since it is a night scene, the trees did not need a ton of detail, so I ink
blended them fairly solid to take away the sharpness.
The tent and lantern, I can take not take credit for, it
was already in my stash and is from an older Jolee’s sticker embellishment. It would be easy enough to paper
piece though, as I have done it in the past. This one just happened to be perfect
and already made, so on it went!
Now, on to the fun part….the light up campfire!!
The actual fire
was made using scraps on my desk. I cut a bunch of grey circular pebbles out
using scissors and just touched the edges with a C5 copic marker to add a bit
of depth. The fire wood is actually a flower I cut out of brown cardstock and
cut in half. The flames are vellum pieces coloured with Y38, YR04 and R24 copics and a touch of glitter. Right behind the flames, I cut a small hole from the card layer base. I then cut another scrap of vellum and scribbled the orange Copic marker all over it. This little piece then got attached to "cover up" the hole and to let the light shine through. You can see in the picture below, the two pieces of the card are opened up, and how it would it would be put together. My on/off switch is a little button behind the tent. Using conductive copper tape, I connected the Pear Blossom Press Power Pack to the light from Chibitronics. The Power Pack will come with directions, as well there are great resources at https://pearblossompress.com/power-pack/ .
After the front of the card was complete, and I had the light circuit complete, I covered the perimeter of the card base in foam tape to add depth for the Power Pack.
Last, but not least, I stamped a quick happy birthday sentiment by
Savvystamps, and this fun card was complete!
Thank you so much for stopping by on your hop. Please head over to Pear Blossom Press to check everything out and to get all the details of how to purchase the Power Packs. Customers in Canada will be able to order kits from my Etsy shop,The Creative Card, shortly Pear Blossom Press will be giving away Power Pack Kits to 5 randomly selected winners that comment on each blog post by 11:59pm PST on May 4th, 2019.
There was tons of great product in the box, and it made it easy for me to create a huge batch of cards....31 in fact! I won't share them all, but certainly enough to get you inspired and digging into your kit.
Card One:
For the first card, I kept it nice and simple. I absolutely loved this plaid paper, so I knew I wanted it to be the focal point of this card.
I started with an A2 size card base in cream, and matted the next two layers 1/8 inch smaller than the next. I then cut a 1 inch strip of green and matted the light purple on top and wrapped a little bit of the twine around it, before adhering to the card. Next came the 2 inch circle for the sentiment. I used the 'thank you' die that was included in the set, and cut it out of a scrap of white to make it pop.
Card Two:
The second card, is an A2 sized card and once again, simple in design. I used the dark grey cardstock from the kit and matted with a piece of white paper I had in my stash already. I wanted to draw out the brightness in the polka dots of the next paper. For the embellishment, I used five of the little triangles from the kit, to create a sweet little banner across the corner and tied them off with twine bows.To finish off, I used the Thank You sticker in the opposite corner.
Card Three:
For this card, I used the gorgeous butterfly paper. I so often gravitate to butterflies on sympathy cards, not sure why, just one of my things!
I started with an A2 size card and matted with the purple linen paper from the pack, then the butterfly one. Before adhering to the card base, I added a piece of sheer ribbon from my stash around it. Next layer is 3x4 and matted the same, but raised up with foam squares to add detail. I felt a little bow would add a touch of elegance, so I slipped it to the side. Lastly, I stamped a simple sentiment, using a Hero Arts stamp, and attached it across the front. Even with the foam and bow, it is still low profile enough to go through the post no problem.
Card Four:
For this card, I kept it simple and great for any occasion really. I started with this lovely little floral print paper as my base, and wanted to draw out the green a bit more, so I grabbed a leftover Christmas paper that match perfectly and matted them into a 5x7 card. Next was the banner down the side with a pink from the kit, matted onto more green. I had a little remnant of the twine leftover and just the perfect size to add on. I used one of the awesome sentiment stamps from the kit and stamped in black, cut it down to a 2 inch square and matted once again with green. The bird sticker and few drops of Nuvo in Plum Pudding, rounds out card 4.
Card 5:
This card might be my favourite of all! I just loved the colour and texture, so much. For this one,I knew I wanted the lace to be the feature, so I decided go big or go home, and cover the front in it!. I took a 3x4 inch scrap of cardstock and chose two different lace patterns from the kit, and just cut a bunch of strips a tad wider than the paper and put them in a pile. From there, I simply adhered them to the 3x4 piece, by alternating the white and ivory until it was covered. I used 11 pieces in total.
I knew I was going to use the purple flowers, so I found a purple scrap on my desk that matched really well and mounted it to that. From there, I glued it to an A2 card base and made my floral focal. I pulled the leaves off of another flower just to fill the cluster up a bit more, and stuck it all down with sticky dots. I used the Thinking of You sticker and two leaf stickers as well. To finish, I tucked in a couple pearls.
Card 6:
Another simple card, where all the product comes from the kit. A2 card base cut from the white cardstock, followed by two pieces of patterned paper for matting. I tucked a strip of lace around the paper before adhering to the base. I really loved this glossy pink striped paper, so just left it as it was and matted on a white back. Loved the Happy Birthday sticker to finish off. Like I said....quick and easy!
Card 7:
So this card started out with one idea, yet ended with another! Anyone else ever have that?
I began with a square base of 5.5 x 5.5 inches for my card base, in white cardstock. Next I grabbed the grey cardstock from the kit for stenciling the butterflies.
I used the butterfly stencil, and inked over the top with versamark ink, then added the LFL ivory embossing powder and heat set. Once this was cooled, I added their little bodies using the stamp set. I love this stamp and stencil duo, as there are so many combinations to make from them. I initially was going to mat in the silver cardstock that came in the kit, but I found on the grey paper the ivory read more as a gold, so went with that instead. Added some foam tape behind and another layer of grey. To finish off add brightness, I added many drops of white gel pen all over.
Card 8:
This beauty has lots of detail and one of my favourites as well.
I choose two patterned papers from the kit, and went about distressing the sides by sanding and addding ink. From there, I used a dollie and touched it in a few spots with gold ink splatter, and cut in half. To balance the gold, I ran a strip along the side, as well as a strip of lace. From the kit, I used the paper flower and On Your Special Day sticker, and pearls. I wanted to add a bit more, so I cut few leaves out and wrinkled them up before gluing in. Last but not least, I cut two filigrees from the same matting paper, and tucked them in. Both the leaf and swirls are from Gina K Designs
Card 9:
When you have a Love from Lizi kit, you always have to make a shaker card, because the sequins included are so beautiful! They really do capture all the colours of the kit so well.
I loved this dainty yellow and blue floral paper, so much, I wish I had more of it! I started with the two mats attached to a 5x7 card front, then set about making a shaker piece. I stamped the image from the set on white cardstock, long with a few small butterflies. Since the paper was alcohol ink friendly,I added a touch of yellow to each with a Y23 Copic marker. I had already cut a frame out of the blue cardstock before adhering , so just added some acetate for the window. Sequins next, then foam, then all sandwiched together on the card front. Trimmed up the frame using the LFL Peel offs (love those) as they match so well, and add more sparkle. I stamped and heat set one more butterfly from the kit, used Y11 and Y23 Copic to color, then fussy cut him out for the corner.
Card 10:
For card 10, we finish off with another simple design using kit contents. A2 card base, mattd with two layers of pattern paper. Before adhering, I added a matching lace piece. I die cut an oval from another pattern, and pulled it all together with the two little stickers. Great card to have on hand for many different occasions.
I made several more cards, I haven't shown individual , but here is a snippet of the sets. I created two box sets, 6 cards in each box. One is all Thank you cards and the other is an assortment.
I hope you found some inspiration within my blog today, and are able to dig into your LFL kit when it arrives at your door!
I also want to take a moment and send a huge Thank You out to Love from Lizi, for inviting me to be a guest designer this month. I always love working with your product Lizi, and all the great stash building staples that are in there!
Head on over to Love From Lizi, to check out her shop
Hello everyone, I am deep into Christmas creating over here, so I thought I would pop by and share a few cards and tags I made today using the super cute Mama Elephant set that is filled with playful reindeers. The set was released awhile ago, however, I just picked up the stamp and die combo recently, when I saw it on sale. I started off by stamping a full sheet of Neenah solar white cardstock with the images, using Gina K Designs Amalgam ink, and went to town colouring them with my copics. All the reindeers are coloured similar with E31 and E33, and the hoofs and antlers were E37. The grey is W1. I kept them all fairly simple, with not a ton of shading,as I was trying to get 30 images coloured in one take while the baby was napping.
As for the paper, I used only scraps I had on hand. I have been working hard at using bit and pieces up and not cutting into a new sheet right now. Later in the season, that will come, but for now, there are so many scraps, there is no need.
I also made 12 Tags. Once again, scrap bits for these cuties. I sell tons and tons of tags at my Christmas shows, and I know these guys will be some of the first to go this year. Or I may just keep them for myself!!
In total, I made 20 cards and 12 tags so far with this set, and I am sure a few more will follow.
I know many crafters are starting their Christmas creations already, so keep going and those that are procrastinating, like I usually do, get on it! Hopefully you see something that sparks you, and inspires you.
Remember...be creative, think of others and kindness always matters.
I know, it is only the summer, but I am deep into planning and prepping for the Christmas season already. I have even started to create a few cards and tags, so I thought I would share! Craft show season comes up quick, and these things always get away from me, so better to be extremely early, than not at all! For these two cards, I worked with Wild Rose Studio Stamps. I have several different stamps from them, and boy, are they cute! This little guy and the owl set, are some of my most beloved stamps.
I have had this penguin stamp for a few years, and he has been used plenty of times, but I pulled him out anyways past all the new stamps I have, and started colouring. He is so darn cute, I couldn't pass him up on the shelf! To start off, I got out my Gina K. Designs Artist Choice 110lbs cardstock, andblack Amalgam Ink. As I was not sure if the penguins would be copic coloured or pencil coloured, this awesome ink by Gina K Designs allows me to use any colour medium, once I decide. I went ahead and stamped a couple dozen, that way they are ready to go for a quick project another time. I decided to use my Copic markers for them.
Once these cuties were coloured, I set off on a hunt in my scrap pile for papers that would match. I have such a leftover stash of bits and pieces on my work space right now, I knew it would not be a problem to find matching papers, even if they weren't Christmas patterns per se. I cut the frame using a Lawn Fawn - Stitched Scalloped Die - from Bazzill paper, as well as the the red sentiment from Bazzill. The background papers are from some very old Poppystamps leftovers, and the red denim is from Recollections...........not bad for a scrap pile offering!
Once the cards found matching papers to hang out with, it was just time to assemble and embellish. For that, I stamped the Merry Christmas sentiment with a Stampabilities stamp using Versafine ink, added sequins with Simon Says Stamp - Assorted Moonshine, and last, but not least, I dug out the bells, twine and wood snow flake from my stash. Of course, Stickles for a touch of glitter on their hats.
The Red and Green card front is popped up on two pieces of craft foam, just to give it a little dimension and to not make the card front bumpy on top of the wrapped twine.
While I was colouring these guys last week, I put a fun poll on my Instagram account @thecreativecard, asking which colour combo folks liked better. For several days, the pink/teal combo won, but as of today, the red/green has won by a landslide! Sorry pink/teal!
Anyways, hope everyone is enjoying the end of summer and the routine that the fall season often brings. I know in our house, we are looking forward to the schedule of school and work.
Remember...be creative, think of others and kindness always matters.
Hi everyone. Been a little busy these days with lots of unexpected things popping up, and eating away at my already planned tasks and deadlines. Funny how our lives think it has the right to just take over our crafting time!! How rude! lol!! Anyhoo....today I am sharing a card I made a couple weeks ago and started the matching post, but like I said, life has taken ownership of my time. I recently bought several new Sunny Studio Stamp sets to play around with. As I make so many birthday cards, one of the them that I bought was the "Birthday Balloon" set. I thought these would be great to add to my collection as the image has so many options for stamping and great little sentiments as well. I just adore the Birthday script in it!
Sunny Studio Stamps Birthday Balloon
I played around with colour combos and ink companies that I really liked. In the end, I settled on Gina K Design inks for them all. Using my Misti stamping tool, I stamped about 50 balloons in all different colours, then used the coodinating die to cut them all out.
After that, I just started to make card fronts and piled on the balloons! Each were different, some had several and some had a single balloon. In the end, I was able to complete 20 cards and they are ready for my upcoming craft show season.
For the card above, I simply stamped the outline all over a 12 x 12 cardstock sheet, to create a random background, which could be cut up. By having a simpler backround, I then only used three of the detailed, cut out balloons and popped them up with foam. By starting with a large 12" paper, I was then able to quickly cut it up into 4, 5" squares (like this one) and then still have a 2" strip that got cut up into other card fronts. I always think, go big or go home! You have it all out, why just stamp on little piece when you can complete several at once!
Most of the balloons were finished off with a bit of "wink of stella" and/or "Tim Holtz Micro Distress Glaze" to give great sheen to the balloon. I love that glaze, as it gives the balloons another layer of realism, like it truly is reflecting the light source.
I highly recommend this set, as it is easy to create multiple fun cards to have on hand, and such a great price point too! (Not an affiliated post) Remember...be creative, think of others and kindness always matters.
