Adding Layers
I am trying a new technique, well at least new to me, as I have never try it myself. I am using Thankful Garden bundle that is an on-line exclusive and it has masks! I have watched other people make beautiful cards using the masks so I figure it was time to play along! I wanted to Moody Mauve one last time before it official retires on May 5th. I stamped the flowers in Momento black ink and then got out the blending brushes.
A few tips I can tell you is mark your notch, it makes it a whole lot easier to line up the images. I used post-it flags to get the paper secured. I did brush off a little bit of the ink before I started on the image, you are building layers, so the lighter the better. You can always go back and add more color when you are done. There are dies for this set, so you don’t have to fussy cut, I almost got the flower lined up perfect, almost!
The base of the card is Moody Mauve, followed by another layer and the designer series paper is Everyday Skies 6×6, then the flower using Moody Mauve and Old Olive inks. Finally some Starburst Sequins, I know the color is Fresh Freesia but in real life they look great on the card, just a little off in the picture.
Supplies: Thankful Garden stamp set, Moody Mauve, Basic White card stock, Memento Black Ink, Moody Mauve, Old Olive inks, Everyday Skies designer series paper, Starburst Sequins, Blending Brushes & pop dots
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Keep In Touch
Following Monday’s path, I am using Frames & Flowers ds paper and Pattern of Friendship stamp set. The stamp set is an online exclusive and available now for purchase.
Keeping it simple is my favorite way to go! This card is exactly that, the flowers from the designer series paper help with that a bunch!
The base of the card is Petal Pink followed by a layer of Pretty Peacock that has pop dots on it. Next is a piece of designer series paper, a strip of Pretty Peacock that is 3/4” x 3 3/4”. For the flowers it is 3 separate pieces from the die cuts, I used glue dots to adhere them together. Below is a picture of the ones that I used.
Supplies: Pattern of Friendship stamp set, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock & Basic White card stock, Pretty Peacock ink, Frames & Flowers Specialty Designer Series Paper, Pop dots, glue dots & Low Profile dots.
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Frames & Flowers & Birthday!
I thought it was time to finally open Frames & Flowers 12×12 speciality designer series paper. I am not 100% if this going to retire or just be available online. I better use it this week! This is a different type of ds paper, it has frames & flowers that all punch out, 3 double sided designer series paper, one page of square frame images, that is what I am using on today’s card.
My card has a simple layout and the saying can be changed with anything you would want to use. I am NOT good at fussy cutting and I feel it shows, I wanted the cute bubble words on the front, but I need to practice more fussy cutting. I guess my day job as a childcare provider doesn’t give me enough practice, I basically cut items out everyday for project time.
The base of the card is Lost Lagoon and the frame is on a piece of 3 3/4” x 5” Petal Pink card stock. The saying is stamped Lost Lagoon on Basic White card stock and fussy cutting. I added low profile dots and then pop dots are on the base of the leave frame and on the fussy cut words.
Supplies: Pattern of Friendship stamp set, Frames & Flowers designer series paper, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink & Basic White card stock, Lost Lagoon ink, Low-profile dots and pop dots.
Remember make the cards, send the cards & caring is sharing!