Just For You

I am getting crafty again here today (really, I have nothing else to do). I'm really enjoying the new class by Altenew called Layering Dies 3d and More.  Today I pulled out one of my 3d die sets and got to work. I had to figure out what colors I was going to use first, so thankfully I have a whole tower of different scraps to choose from.

I cut two leaf images out of my base piece and added green behind it. I then layered cut out the rest of the leave images and layered them on top. This gave me a inlay look so that I could pop up my flower and one more leaf image.

I love how this turned out. For my first try I am pretty darn happy with it.  The only thing I'd change for next time is doing the sentiment on a separate piece of cardstock and popping it up.

Here is a close up of the 3d images and inlaying I did.  I added some sequins to give a little sparkle.

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Congrats Grad-layering dies lesson 1

So, I am just having a blast with all the different classes at Altenew and when they offered the Layering dies 3d and more class I couldn't wait.  I have quite a few of the 3d dies from Altenew and learning how to use those as well as other dies in my stash is awesome. 

I so want to be able to grab any of my dies and just create. I have such a hard time using them for anything other than what they were made for.  I like that this class gives some out of the box ways to use them. 

For my first card I decided to use two different cover plates and layer them to create my background. I used the lots of dots and dainty blooms cover plates.  I decided on all white to keep it simple and clean. I also used the framed congrats die for my sentiment. 

Here is a close up of the cover plates. I really love how these two look together! My next purchase will be some of Altenew's two step cover plates.  I can't wait to give those a try!!

Love & Hugs

Hi. I'm back with another card using a new set (to me) that I got this week. I am having so much fun making these beautiful flowers and can't seem to get enough of stamping! 

I was watching a bunch of Altenew youtube videos yesterday and got a great idea to leave some white space on one of my flower to give it a little different look. I love how it gives the flower a little added dimension. The pictures make it look as if I used blue hues but I used purple. 

I wanted to use some of the new washi tape that Altenew came out with this month and I have to say, I love it!! The sweet pea palette is such a pretty tape with a hint of gold to it. Unfortunately, my flowers cover most of it up so I'll have to use it on a different card soon.

I took this close up to show a bit more of the dimension that I created using foam tape and one less color on the upper flower. I did this on a couple sets of the leaves as well.  I used the two lightest colors of the green family and, for me, it didn't give enough of a contrast. Next time I'll do the lightest and the third darkest. 

Supplies: All By Altenew unless otherwise stated (these are affiliate links at no cost to you)

Stamp/dies: Build-A-Flower: Ranunculus

Ink: enchanted oval crisp die set, green valley oval crisp die set, jet black oval crisp die

Access: marsh land washi tape, sweet pea palette washi tape

I had a lot of fun making this card. I hope you found something you liked and think about adding it to your next card or layout!

There's no one like you

I just finished my second project for my water color class (actually my first card).  I am still trying to figure it out so this is a little raw but I'm happy with it being my first actual water colored project.

It definitely takes some practice and patience. Both of which I sometimes forget to have.  I took my time on this card and used the same colors she did in the class video just so I didn't have to guess about color matching.

The stamp set that I used has some large blossoms in them and this made it so much easier to get the color going.  I have some more blending to do on future blooms but I would still mail this card out.

Supplies: All by Altenew unless otherwise specified
Incredible stamp/die/mask bundle - http://shrsl.com/258r7
Delicate Mandala die - http://shrsl.com/258r9
Artist Watercolor 24 Pan Set - http://shrsl.com/258ra
Tinseltown sequin mix-Catherine Pooler Designs
Primary ebony embossing powder-Catherine Pooler Designs

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Daisy Thank You

Welcome back to another project using some new to me Altenew products. I am having so much fun with the flower layering stamps.  I can't seem to get enough of watching these flowers come to life with each additional color added.

Today's card uses the Spring Daisy stamps/dies. I stamped the daisies and leaves and die cut them out.  I placed them on my panel to see where I'd like them and then using nuvo glue I adhered them down.

I used distress oxide in spun sugar and added some light color to the base. I love how it gives the card just a little bit of pop and leaving the center white really helps the sentiment stand out.

I used the fancy thank you die and cut it three times. I glued two together and then used distress oxide shaded lilac on the third and glued it to the other two to give some substance to my sentiment.

The yellows on this card make me so happy. It's been a crazy up and down winter so looking at these gives me a little hope that it will soon be spring!! I hope you'll give one of these techniques a try!

Supplies: Atenew unless otherwise stated
Spring daisy stamps/dies http://shrsl.com/255ye
Simply Thank you die http://shrsl.com/255yl
buttercream crisp ink http://shrsl.com/255z2
warm sunshine crisp ink http://shrsl.com/255z5
caramel toffee crisp ink http://shrsl.com/255z9
firefly crisp ink http://shrsl.com/255zf
grass field crisp ink http://shrsl.com/255zh
Tim Holtz DO shaded lilac http://shrsl.com/255yr
Tim Holtz DO spun sugar http://shrsl.com/255yu

Thank You!

I am so excited to share this card with you today.  I've gotten some new Altenew products and finally sat down to play with them.  I have to say that I was a bit intimidated with their line of build-a-flower stamp sets and didn't think I'd ever be able to put them together and make the cards look good.

I sat down and just started pulling out different supplies and got to work. At first I wasn't sure if the two stamp sets I pulled would work together but I really like the way it turned out. I couldn't be happier with the color combinations and how well they go together.

For this card I used the new Dotted Diamonds stamp set along with the Build-a-flower: Begonia stamps and dies. When I first saw this begonia set last month I knew I had to get it and play.  It has such beautiful images and it makes putting flowers together so easy.

Supplies: all from Altenew unless otherwise stated. 

Stamp sets: Build-a-flower: begonia stamps/dies, dotted diamonds

Ink: firefly, grass field, dew drop, aqualicious, teal cave, frosty pink, cotton candy, coral berry, limestone, jet black

CS: basic white cardstock

ACCESS: inspiration point sequins-Catherine Pooler Designs

This post does contain affiliate links at no cost to you.

I have more techniques coming your way over the next few weeks. I've gotten a few different media products and I can't wait to give them a try and then share my projects and experience with you!!

Hello partner in crime

Good morning! Another great day to craft! I am still playing with the color challenge over at Stampnation and using some new products that I haven't had a chance to use from Altenew.

I have a hard time coming up with ideas sometime but this card just crafted it's self.  It came together so quickly.

I used my inkpads for a direct to paper coloring and then cut out the leaves and flowers from that paper. I attached them after adhering down the hexagon shaped black strips. 

I cut out the background for the hello and used a blending brush in limonchello to create a muted background for the hello. I did cut out two of the hello and attached them together to give a little more depth. Loving the way this turned out!!

Happy Holidays

Happy day after Thanksgiving! I am cranking away making Christmas cards for a craft fair in a couple of weeks.  I started having some issues with my creative bug so I looked for some fun sketches to try.

I found a good one at Cas(e) This Sketch!  I like being able to add a lot or a little depending on how I'm feeling.

Here is my card. I really love this Bells and Bows stamp set from Altenew.  

Supplies:

• Altenew - Clear Photopolymer Stamps - Bells and Bows
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• Altenew - Dies - Bells and Bows
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• Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock
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• Price: $6.95
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• Candy Apple 8.5 x 11 Cardstock
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• Price: $6.95
• Sku:CS-0007

• Candy Apple True Color Fusion Ink Pad
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• Price: $7.95
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• Rich Coral True Color Fusion Ink Pad
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• Price: $7.95
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• Sweet Pear True Color Fusion Ink Pad
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• Price: $7.95
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• Electric Lime Ink Pad
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• Price: $7.95
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Joy to the World CTS #297

Today I'm sharing another Christmas card that I made.  I've really gotten into using white as my base for my cards lately and am liking how it keeps them clean looking.  It also takes less time than having to search out different colored cardstock.

For this card I used a cute sketch I found over at CAS(E) this Sketch!  I like how the background can be as simple or as complex as you'd like and the added layer is in the lower corner.  

Here is what I came up with.  I stamped the base of the card using bells and bows stamp/die bundle in fresh forest and cranberry bliss FSJ ink. I then cut the next layer with a dotted rectangle die, stamped the sentiment from lyrical script stamp set and then popped it up to give some dimension. I added some red/green/white twine to keep in trend with the colors and some blue rhinestones to give a pop of color. 

My husband liked to card so much that he asked if it was this years Christmas card. (nope, I have other plans for that one)