Dec 15, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
One of the most beautiful dies in my collection is the tree from the Sweet Silhouettes Die Set. Here it is, cut from Thick Whisper White Cardstock.
Forever Tree
I knew I wanted to use this tree as soon as I saw this week’s TGIF challenge.
I decided a “white on white” card would be perfect for the anniversary card I had in mind.
First, I embossed a Whisper White Cardstock layer with the Subtle Textured Embossing Folder. Then, I glued a white band, bordered in Gold Foil, across the middle of the layer. Next, I placed the tree on top of the band, and glued the layer to a Thick Whisper White card base.
TIP: I glued the branches, not the leaves, so they would lift, creating shadows and dimension.
The Sweet Silhouettes Die Set also has the word, “forever,” which I cut from Gold Foil, and glued on top of the tree, in the middle of the band.
The tiny pearls were the final touch.
Keep scrolling to see my short Product List for today’s card. You’ll notice, there’s no ink. Sometimes you can let sensational dies do all the work!
Have a wonderful day!
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Nov 25, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
The year 2020 is fast approaching, so this was on my mind as I made today’s card.
New Year’s Dreams
Normally, I don’t begin with the sentiment, but the words from the Playful Penguin Stamp Set would take center stage. I stamped “May your New Year’s dreams come true” in Memento Black Ink on Thick Whisper White Cardstock, and used an Ornate Frames Die for cutting. I love the beautiful font in the fancy frame! Don’t you?
The bottom half of the card front is a piece of Vellum Cardstock, embossed by the Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder.
The top half has a swirl that I found in the Stargazing stamp Set. I colored the Red Rubber stamp with Stampin’ Write Markers in five “Bright” colors, and stamped on Whisper White cardstock, leaving a wonderful, rainbow image.
To complete the card, I added sequins from two assortments, Woven Threads and Iridescent, matching the colors in the swirl.
I was inspired by two challenges:
The penguins are so cute, this sentiment is easy to overlook, and I’m so glad I found it.
Another discovery is on page 31 of the new 2020 Mini Catalog; a stamp set with sentiments sized to fit the Ornate Frames perfectly! Yay! The Ornate Frames are carrying over from the Holiday Catalog.
So, you can add Perfectly Framed #151668 to your “want list,” and buy the Ornate Frames today!
All the supplies for today’s card are in my Product List. Thanks for shopping with me, and have a great day!
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Nov 12, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
More Pressed Petals for today’s birthday card. I’m so happy that the Pressed Petals Washi Tape is still available.
Stationery
Knowing I wanted to used the Pressed Petals Washi Tape, I chose a piece of the coordinating Pressed Petals Designer Paper for the border on the left side. I backed it with cardstock for thickness, and used a Magnolia Memory Die for cutting. Don’t you like the pretty, curved edge?
I placed the border, on Dimensionals, on a layer of Very Vanilla cardstock that was embossed with the Scripty Embossing Folder. Then, I glued this layer to a Thick Very Vanilla card base.
“Happy” is from the Merry Christmas Die Set, cut from Thick Very Vanilla Cardstock, and layered for thickness. I wanted “Happy” to be subdued, blending in with the script embossing. After positioning “Happy,” I continued on with “birthday.”
“Birthday” is from the Well Said Stamp Set, stamped in Crumb Cake Ink on Thick Very Vanilla Cardstock. I used an Ornate Frames Die for cutting, and placed it on Dimensionals.
Behind “birthday” are three, Washi Tape Petals. They really make this card come to life! I added three, small leaves, using a die from the Bouquet Bunch Die Set, and Pressed Petals DSP (the Mossy Meadow music design.)
My layout is from the TGIF challenge.
This card reminds me of stationery, and the long letters I used to write. I can smell the scented fragrance now! If you’d like to make a similar card, you can order supplies by clicking on the pictures in my Product List below. Thank you, and have a wonderful day!
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Nov 6, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
I’m always needing masculine, birthday cards, and leaves and trees are good subject matter.
Leaves & Trees
This card began with a Thick Whisper White card base layered with Woodland embossing. The leaves and tree “slice” are from the Rooted In Nature Stamp Set.
I stamped the leaves in Pear Pizazz Ink on Whisper White Cardstock, using an Aqua Painter and additional ink, to achieve the watercolored look.
The tree “slice” was stamped in Early Espresso Ink on Whisper White Cardstock, and fussy cut with Paper Snips. The leaves were cut with a die from the coordinating, Nature’s Roots Die Set, and placed on Dimensionals.
“Happy” is from the Merry Christmas Die Set, cut from Whisper White Cardstock, that I colored with Calypso Coral Ink by using a Sponge Dauber. It has three layers, so the “y” that is hanging off will be sturdy.
“Birthday” is from the Well Said Stamp Set, stamped in Early Espresso Ink, also cut with a Merry Christmas Die. I was able to place a Mini-Dimensional beneath it for support.
For some sparkle, I added a few Iridescent Sequins, in colors close to Pear Pizazz and Calypso Coral.
My colors are from the TGIF challenge.
Thank you for checking out my masculine, birthday card. You can see details about my supplies by clicking on the pictures in my Product List below. Have a great day!
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Oct 28, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
What would look cute on a gift tag? A penguin, of course!
Penguin Gift Tags
My idea began with two pieces of Thick Whisper White Cardstock, 2″ X 5 1/4″, and the Beautiful Layers Die Set. I used one die to cut the top section, and another die to cut the sides.
Next, I used the Banner Triple Punch to cut the bottom, which worked perfectly at 2″.
My penguins are from the Playful Penguins Stamp Set, which I stamped in Memento Black Ink on Whisper White Cardstock. After fussy cutting the penguins, I placed them on Dimensionals.
Behind the penguins are strips of Wrapped In Plaid Designer Paper, 1 1/4″ X 3 3/4″.
The penguins are standing on a square, cut with a Layering Squares Die, and stamped with a sentiment from the Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set. “No peeking til Christmas” is stamped in Cherry Cobbler Ink
Sometimes you just need a simple “To” and “From,” which is also in the Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set.
The ribbon tied at the top is retired, but any 1/4″ ribbon would fit through the holes. I added a bow of Whisper White Baker’s Twine.
I was inspired to make gift tags, because of the TGIF challenge.
Keep scrolling to see my product List, where clicking on the pictures takes you to my store. Thanks for stopping by!
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Oct 23, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
Before sharing Cat’s halloween card, let me remind you that today is THE DAY! From 12:01 October 23rd until midnight, we have a super stamp sale going on. Click on the flashing 15% to shop now!
Cat asked to be on “just one more” Halloween card. He said I should punch him from Basic Black Cardstock, and he would wear a Gorgeous Grape scarf for his costume.
Cat convinced the Playful Penguins to loan him their scarf, because he promised to return it right after October 31st. I agreed, cutting the scarf by hand, which turned out to be a perfect fit.
Cat in Scarf
At first glance, you might think Cat is sitting in front of a moon, but it’s actually a log. It’s from the Rooted In Nature Stamp Set, stamped in Pumpkin Pie Ink, and fussy cut.
The log happens to be from one of the many stamp sets on sale, and Cat thought it would be a great hiding place, while waiting to pounce on trick-or-treaters.
The background is retired, Brights 6X6 Designer Paper, which Cat had to have, because it matched his scarf. Eventually, I said it was okay, because new patterns are currently available, which I have in my Product List. I do like the way the stripe blends with the Highland Heather card base.
“Trick or Treat” is from the Itty Bitty Stamp Set, stamped in Memento Black Ink on Whisper White Cardstock, and cut with an Ornate Frames Die.
Finally, Cat said he wanted some scary, white, stuff by his log. He was satisfied with the Whisper White Flax Ribbon, after I shredded the end.
All of this was instigated by Cat seeing two challenges. I have to keep him away from my computer!
Thank You for visiting today. Cat is proud of his card, and enjoyed sharing it with you! Don’t forget to shop the 24 Hour Stamp Sale! Just click this “shop” button!
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