May 24, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The Share What You Love Specialty DSP is unusual and classy. Are you ready for a new color combination? I was surprised by the beauty of Petal Pink, So Saffron and Crumb Cake. It’s probably enhanced by the pearlized finish of the paper. Aren’t the colors yummy?
Share What You Love with Just a Note
Color wasn’t the first decision, however, it was the sentiment. I found “just a note…” in the Better Together Stamp Set, and used a Bunch of Banners die for cutting. I knew I wanted to say this, because of the Global Design Project.
Crumb Cake is a neutral color that goes with everything, and I chose it for the card base. Next, a layer of Petal Pink cardstock, followed by So Saffron DSP, followed by Sheet Music. I fussy cut the Petal Pink flowers from another sheet of the Share What You Love DSP.
Since the Share What You Love Specialty Paper has sheen with its pearlized finish, I wanted to make the sheet music sparkle also. I first covered the Sheet Music background stamp in Versamark. It works like a regular ink pad, but it’s clear. Then, I poured Gold Embossing Powder over it, tapping off the excess, and shot it with the Heat Tool until it began to shine. Once it shines, you know it is set.
I layered my flowers and sentiment using dimensionals, and added a bow of Lace Trim Ribbon with a Glue Dot. It’s so much fun using the new colors, and I can tell that Petal Pink is going to be a favorite of mine.
Wishing you a wonderful day, and may you enjoy all the meanings of the word, “note.”
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May 22, 2018 | About Me, Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Yesterday was my birthday, marking the number of days I’ve been on this earth. It was also the first anniversary of my blog, Aromas and Art. I just looked, and I’ve published 299 posts. Whew, that’s a lot! I’m so thankful to you, my readers and followers, because it thrills me to be able to share with you. As long as you keep visiting, I’ll keep it up on my end.
Here I am (in a silly pose) saying “thank you!”
Today’s post is from the Serene Garden Bundle. I fell in love with this set when I first saw it in the new catalog, page 166. I’ve already used it for two Blog Hops that will be coming up in June, and todays project is for the Paper Players challenge. The challenge this week is for the project to be “clean & simple” with “blooms.” Clean & simple means lots of open space with minimal layers and embellishment. And, blooms means flowers, of course.
I couldn’t wait to use the graceful bloom from the Serene Garden Stamp Set. The flower and stem are one stamp, which I stamped in Versamark, then stamped three times on Thick Whisper White cardstock. Then, I sprinkled White Embossing Powder over the images, and let the heat tool do its work.
Serene Garden Blossoms
The three ink colors I used for the flowers are Flirty Flamingo, Rich Razzleberry and Daffodil Delight. The white embossed lines provided the guide for my Aqua Painter. TIP: Be careful with the amount of water on this Thick WW cardstock. Probably should use Shimmery White, which reacts better to water.
Here you can see the nice, shiny lines of the heat embossing. Keeping my card “clean and simple,” I chose a small sentiment from Itty Bitty Greetings, and stamped it in Basic Black. I used the Stamparatus to ensure it stamped perfectly.
The Serene Garden Die Set has several dies for embossing. Stampin’ Up! also has new Big Shot Embossing Mats, which I wanted to try. It takes some experimenting to find the right combo, but I really like the results on this envelope flap.
I like to think there is a little prayer tucked inside each blossom, floating its way to you.
Thank you for celebrating with me!
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May 20, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The Nature’s Poem Suite is on Pages 142-144 in the new Stampin’ Up Catalog. It was available on Pre-Order, and the first one that grabbed my attention. Wood, trees and leaves are gorgeous, and appreciated by women and men. My husband is my “male card appreciation barometer,” and when showing him this card, he said, “I like that tree.”
Nature’s Poem Suite Sneak Peek
I decided to feature this fabulous tree by stamping it with Gold Embossing Powder. I first stamped Versamark on Crumb Cake cardstock, and sprinkled it with gold powder. Then, I used the Heat Tool to melt the powder, making the tree come to life. The die for cutting the tree is in the Nature’s Roots Die Set (part of the bundle). I cut several, gluing them together for thickness.
Wood Textures Designer Series Paper is what I chose as a background for the tree. TGIF is having a challenge this week with “wood” as the inspiration. I’m all about “wood,” so this was an easy choice.
The Layering Squares Die Set enabled me to cut a frame for the tree. Again, I cut several for thickness, and backed it with a piece of Nature’s Poem DSP. This DSP is also the one that is layered on the Crumb Cake card base, serving as a border. The color is Black Berry Bliss, one I had heard much about from demonstrators who missed it since its retirement. It came out of retirement, and is once again available. Isn’t it a pretty purple?
Blackberry Bliss also shows up in four vertical strands of Nature’s Twine, attached with a strip of Tear Tape.
The Sentiment, “You Are Wonderful,” is in the Rooted in Nature Stamp Set, and stamped with Fresh Fig Ink.
Thank you for visiting. Check out my supply list. I’m so happy I have one to share with you now!
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May 18, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Happy Friday everyone! Today I’m going to share the new Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper combined with Brusho Crystal Colour. That’s a mouth full! It was actually quite simple to do, and I’ll let you in on a few tips. Here’s the completed project:
Laser-Cut Specialty Paper with Brusho Crystal Color
I’m intrigued by this Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper. I love the intricate patterns, and it’s fun exploring different ways to use it. It comes neatly packaged with tissue between the layers.
TIP: Be careful separating the sheets, because the pieces are easily tangled.
Another TIP: Control your glue. I have good luck with the Tombow Liquid Glue, lightly touching the tip to those skinny lines. You need to find what works for you, because a gluey mess is no fun.
For this project, I cut a corner section from the 12X12 sheet. Then, I did some further trimming to get the shape I wanted.
The shape was determined by this week’s CAS(E) this sketch challenge.
Do you see the prominent cupcake? For my prominent flower, I found a die in the Eclectic Layers Die Set that would coordinate with the Laser-Cut flowers. I used a piece of Vellum to keep the flower sheer, and attached it with a dimensional.
TIP: I colored the dimensional with a Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blend, so the dimensional would look good while showing. I’ve used this method previously, so I knew it would stick.
Now for the background. I cut a piece of Shimmery White cardstock 4 X 5 1/4, and spritzed it with water. When it was sufficiently wet, I sprinkled Yellow Brusho Crystal Colour all over, less at the top, and spritzed some more. I let it dry, then pressed it under a heavy book, while I did something else, (probably laundry).
TIP: Have patience if you want it flat.
I was happy with my yellow background, so this is when I glued my flowers, and adhered the art piece to a Thick Very Vanilla card base.
I decided not to add a sentiment to the front, like I usually do. I thought about black for contrast, but ended up liking the delicate look. This will be an all-occasions card. I did decorate the envelope flap, though, using the Softly Falling Embossing Folder.
Thank you for visiting me today. I hope I’ve inspired you to try something new. Have a great weekend!
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May 17, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
I’ve been using some of my favorite stamp sets that will be retiring May 31st. I couldn’t leave out the So Many Shells Stamp Set. The shells go perfectly with the new 2018-2019 Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper, don’t you think?
Tranquil Textures with So Many Shells
My inspiration began with this week’s Global Design Project challenge:
A Crumb Cake card base is the sand. The ocean is a piece of Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper, bordered with a darker piece from the same pack. This darker piece is also used for the net, which I cut with an Eclectic Layers die.
I left the ends loose for a floating effect. To satisfy the sketch requirements, I cut a strip of Crumb Cake, embossed it with the Simple Stripes Embossing Folder, and placed it horizontally across the net. Before attaching the strip with dimensionals, I wound Linen Thread around it.
Now, for my pretty, scallop shells from the So Many Shells Stamp Set. I stamped them in Blushing Bride and Sahara Sand inks, fussy cut, and punched holes in their tops. They are securely tied with more Linen Thread, and raised on dimensionals.
The sentiments in the So Many Shells Stamp Set are beautiful, but a bit large for my space. I chose “for you” from the new 2018-2019 Itty Bitty Stamp Set. And, I added three Share What You Love Artisan Pearls. These colored pearls are so pretty!
The envelope flap is decorated with Powder Pink Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper.
I’ve just started adding the products I use in my projects to my blog post. Hopefully, this will make it easier for you to go to my store and shop. Clicking on a product takes you instantly to my store, where you can save it to your shopping bag. It’s like magic!
Let me know how you like this feature. Enjoy!
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May 16, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
I’m excited to give you a sneak peek of the new Graceful Glass Designer Vellum. It comes in a pack of 24 sheets; two of each design. There are many beautiful patterns, but my favorite is the birds in a cage.
Graceful Glass Designer Vellum Birds in a Cage
I first cut the strip of birds from the 6X6″ piece of Designer Vellum. It cuts very easily with the Stampin’ Trim. The birds look nice in black and white, but I couldn’t wait to color them with my Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. The colors I chose match (almost) this week’s Paper Players challenge.
I colored the birds on the back side of the vellum, which gives a softer look when turning it over. Aren’t the birds pretty? Plus, it makes the black lines stand out beautifully. You can actually feel that they are raised.
Rather than gluing the birds directly to the Very Vanilla card base, I glued them to a piece of Whisper White cardstock, cut the same size. I anticipated the glue dots would show, so had Black Rhinestone Jewels ready for coverage. I put a tiny dot of glue at the top and bottom of each black line. I’m happy to report, the Tombow glue didn’t show at all, but I embellished the four corners anyway.
Do you see the Very Vanilla lace detail beneath the bird cage? This is from the Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper. Love it! I used dimensionals, so the bird cage was raised over it.
The layout for my card was inspired by Fab Friday. Can you see why I added the Laser-Cut paper? It really makes a difference.
The birds wanted to say, “Best wishes from all of us,” and this perfect sentiment is in the new stamp set, Itty, Bitty Wishes.
I decorated the envelope flap with colored dots from Share What You Love DSP. I’m sure the Paper Player’s colors are in there.
For the inside sentiment, I used the Happy Birthday Die for an extra large wish. I layered Very Vanilla on Basic Black for definition. The little bird perched on the “B” is from the Painted Glass Bundle; stamped, colored and die-cut.
I hope you enjoyed this introduction to the new Graceful Glass Vellum and Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut papers. You can order them at my store starting June 1st.
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