Peaceful Plaid Poinsettia Card

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Yesterday afternoon, our monthly Stamp Club members got together and made three festive cards.  The card I’m sharing below is the first of the three that I’ll post.  We had a great time making the plaid pattern with the Buffalo Check background stamp and masking the beautiful poinsettia image from the Peaceful Poinsettia stamp set.

Masking is one of my favorite techniques since it can make a one layer card look multi-dimensional.  This card was especially fun with the amazing plaid background.

Here are the steps that we used to create the card.

  • The card base is Whisper White card stock cut to 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ on the 8 1/2″ side.
  • The card front is Whisper White card stock cut to 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.
  • The first step is to stamp the poinsettia image from the Peaceful Poinsettia stamp set onto the card front with Call Me Clover ink.  Position the image as pictured.
  • Next, use the poinsettia outline die from the Detailed Poinsettia Thinlits Dies set to cut a mask to put over the stamped image.  The die fits perfectly around the stamped image.  I suggest cutting the mask from copy paper or a post-it note.  These types of paper are very thin and will give you good results for masking.  Use a two-way glue pen to add some glue that will dry to just be tacky.  You’ll then be able to use the die cut paper like a post-it note over the stamped image.
  • The next step is to stamp the Buffalo Check image over the entire card front.  In other words, you want to stamp the Buffalo Check image over the masked stamped poinsettia image. To do this, put a glue dot on each corner on the back of the card front piece.  Put a piece of paper on the base of your Stamparatus.  Lay the card front onto the base.  The glue dots will hold the paper in place.  Position the Buffalo Check on your Stamparatus plate to ensure the stamped image will cover the entire card front.  Use the amazing new Gray Granite ink to stamp the Buffalo Check background stamp.  You may need to add extra pressure when you stamp to make sure the checks are stamped well around the masked image.
  • Now, it’s time to add the additional colored lines to get the plaid pattern.  Grab your Call Me Clover and Lovely Lipstick Stampin’ Write Markers and an acrylic ruler.  Draw lines with the smaller end of the markers to add color.  Use the picture as a guide.

  • When you’re happy with the results, take the card front off the piece of paper.  Carefully take of the mask over the poinsettia stamped image.
  • Use a Blender Pen to color the poinsettia image with the following In-Colors:  Call Me Clover, Lovely Lipstick, and Pineapple Punch.  I used a stamping block as my palette and scribbled a little color from my Stampin’ Write Markers onto the block.  Then, I picked up the color from the block with my Blender Pen.
  • After you’ve colored the poinsettia image, you can fill in the white space around the image with Gray Granite ink again using your Blender Pen.  I found adding the Gray Granite ink around the image added a nice touch to the design.

  • Stamp the “May this season be filled with peace.” sentiment from the Peaceful Poinsettia stamp set onto the card base.  Use Call Me Clover ink to stamp the sentiment.  Use the picture for placement of the sentiment.

  • To finish the card, you will cut the card front as pictured to allow the sentiment on the card base to be seen between the two card front pieces.  Use your ruler to decide where to cut the card front.  Use dimensionals to add the two card front pieces to the base.

I hope you will use this design to either CASE this card or to make another card using your choice of stamps and colors.  There are endless possibilities!

Below, the main products that I used to make this card are shown.  Click on any picture and you’ll go to my on-line store.  Enjoy!

Happy stamping!
Laurie 

Peaceful Poinsettia Clear-Mount Bundle

$48.50

Peaceful Poinsettia Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$21.00

Detailed Poinsettia Thinlits Dies

$33.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$9.75

Call Me Clover Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

In Color 2018–2020 Stampin' Write Markers

$15.00

Blender Pens

$12.00

Stamparatus

$49.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00

 

Blended Seasons – Artist Trading Cards!

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My husband, Bruce, and I live in the beautiful state of North Carolina.  Each October, the North Carolina State Fair is one of the prime events in the area.  If you’re going to be in the Raleigh area beginning this Thursday, be sure to check out the NC State Fair website for the event calendar.  Click on the logo below for more information.

Just like many state fairs, the NC State Fair has several friendly competitions.  One of them is card making!  I’ve entered the card making competition each year beginning with 2008.  Every year, I am in awe of the amazing talents of so many artists.  They are all very inspiring.

A few years ago, a new category was added to the card making category.  It is the Artist Trading Cards (ATC).  Entries have four ATC cards, each measuring 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″.  This category has really stretched me with stamping and other techniques.

Today, I’d like to share the entry that I literally just dropped off for this year’s ATC competition.  I hope you enjoy the fall theme and recognize the stamp set that I used.

The ATCs feature the recently available Blended Seasons stamp set.  If you did not add that stamp set to your collection, don’t fear.  I bet you have a stamp set in your stash that you can use to create a similar set of Artist Trading Cards.

Here are some of the steps that I used in the process:

  • Cut a piece of Crumb Cake card stock to 5″ x 7″.
  • Use your Stamparatus (the most amazing stamp positioning tool ever!!) to stamp your favorite image in opposite corners of the card stock piece.  I stamped four separate pieces of card stock with four different colors of inks.  I wanted to have a variety of stamped line colors to play with and figure out which pieces I wanted to keep.
  • Before you cut the 5″ x 7″ to their final 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ sizes, be sure to complete the coloring of each piece.
  • On one piece, I used Tim Holtz distress inks over the image stamped in Old Olive ink.  After I distressed the piece, I sprinkled some water onto the piece and took the excess water off with a paper towel.  The effect is really fun.  After this piece of card stock was cut, it was used for the upper left and lower right quadrants.

  • On another piece that I stamped with a really light touch of Cajun Craze ink, I used my Watercolor Pencils to add interest and depth to the design.  After this piece was cut, it was used for the upper right quadrant.

  • On yet another piece that I stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink, I used my Aqua Painters to add color to the leaves.  I like the way Aqua Painter made the inked lines bleed a little.  After this piece was cut, it was used for the bottom left quadrant.

  • I did have another piece that I had stamped with Early Espresso ink.  The colors that I used to decorate this piece didn’t work well with my final project.  But, I will use the piece for another project.
  • After I figured out which pieces were going to be used for each quadrant, I put them together on a scrap piece of paper and spattered some Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint over the entire piece.

  • Since I had extra leaves from each piece that I chose not to use in the final project, I fussy cut some of the leaves and decided where I would place them on the cards.  To add a little interest to the leaves, I highlighted them with Clear Wink of Stella.
  • The final touch was random drops of Ranger Glossy Accents.  They add a very unique, whimsical feel.

This technique can easily be translated into cards.  Stay tuned, I’ve been inspired by the ATC entry!  I’m going to make a few cards with similar layouts.  Check back to see them.

Some of the products that I used to make the ATCs are shown below.  Click on any picture, and you’ll go to my on-line store.

Happy stamping!
Laurie 

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Stamparatus

$49.00

Watercolor Pencils

$16.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

$8.00

Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint

$8.00

Aqua Painters

$17.00

 

Welcome Autumn – Multi-Colored Wreath Card

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Two of the stamp sets that I have been using recently are Wishing You Well and Country Home.  Both have beautiful images and wonderful sentiments to use on cards for many occasions.  The card in today’s post uses both stamp sets and the Country Lane Designer Series Paper (DSP).  Since it is meant to welcome Autumn, I hope it makes you smile 🙂

Before I get into the steps to make the card, I have a question for you.  Have you ever been daydreaming and a really fun card design popped into your head?  I can see you shaking your head and admitting that you have!  Thank you – I don’t feel alone now 🙂  This is one of those cards.

Wreaths are such pretty decorations and are used to celebrate many different occasions throughout the year.  My design epiphany was to use the wreath stamp from the Wishing You Well stamp set to create a wreath with many layers of colors.  I’m going to put a tutorial together with step-by-step instructions to show you how I created the card.  But, in the meantime, here are the basic directions and measurements for the card.

  • The base of the card is a piece of Thick Whisper White card stock cut to 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and scored at 4 1/4″ on the 8 1/2″ side.
  • The first layer on the card front is a piece of DSP from the gorgeous Country Lane DSP collection.  There are many colors and designs in this collection that make beautiful Autumn themed projects.  I wanted to highlight the gorgeous Blackberry Bliss color in the background.  The DSP is cut to 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″.
  • Adhere the DSP piece directly to the card front, as pictured.
  • The focal point for the card is a piece of Whisper White card stock cut to 3″ x 4 1/4″.  The frame piece is Old Olive card stock cut to 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″.
  • I first stamped the sentiment onto the Whisper White card stock using my Stamparatus.  How in the world did we stamp before we had stamp positioning tools??  I cannot believe how much easier and quicker it is to make cards with my Stamparatus.
  • The sentiment comes from the Country Home stamp set.  I used Old Olive ink to stamp “HAPPY harvest BLESSINGS” onto the Whisper White card stock as pictured.

  • Next, stamp the multi-colored wreath.  This is the step that I will explain more fully in another post with step-by-step pictures.  For now, I will describe the process.
  • Grab one of your clear blocks.  The size D clear block is a great size for this.  Use Crushed Curry ink to stamp the wreath from the Wishing You Well stamp set in the middle top section of the Whisper White card stock.  I recommend stamping off once before stamping onto the Whisper White piece.
  • Clean your stamp and grab your Old Olive ink.  Stamp the wreath again – but this time with Old Olive – and stamp so the wreath is a little bit to the left and bottom of the first wreath that you stamped in Crushed Curry.  Don’t clean your stamp and stamp the wreath with Old Olive so that the image is a little right and top of the first wreath that you stamped in Crushed Curry.
  • Repeat the step above with Old Olive ink.  But, this time, when you stamp first, stamp the image to the right and bottom of the initial Crushed Curry image.  The second time you stamp (without reinking), stamp to the left and top of the initial Crushed Curry image.
  • Repeat the last two steps above using Pumpkin Pie ink.

  • The last layer of color on the wreath is Blackberry Bliss.  Look at the picture below to see where the Blackberry Bliss is stamped.  If you think of the wreath as a clock, the Blackberry Bliss is stamped between 8:00 and 4:00 ish.  This is done intentionally since you don’t want the dark Blackberry Bliss color behind the stamped bow.  Ink the wreath stamp to approximate the 8:00 to 4:00 ish and stamp the image toward the top center of the already stamped muli-colored wreath.

  • The last bit of stamping is adding the bow at the bottom of the wreath.  The bow stamp is from the Wishing You Well stamp set.  I used Blackberry Bliss ink to stamp the bow.  Confession – The bow stamp is one of my all-time favorites.  It is really amazing!  I used the Stamparatus to stamp the bow.
  • Adhere your finished Whisper White piece to the Old Olive frame piece.  Use dimensionals to add the Old Olive piece to the card front, as pictured.
  • If you want, add a little bling to your wreath.  I used a few sequins to add some interest.

This is a super fun and pretty quick card.  I am anxious to try it with multiple colors of green and a pretty Cherry Cobbler bow for a gorgeous Christmas card.  I know you will love the design and the versatility of being able to create multi-colored wreaths for many occasions.

Below are pictures of the main products that I used to make the Autumn wreath card.  If you click on any picture, you’ll go to my on-line store.  Remember to check back to see more information and pictures on how to create the multi-colored, multi-layered wreath.

Happy stamping!
Laurie

 

Product List

Wishing You Well Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$27.00

Wishing You Well Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$19.00

Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set

$21.00

Country Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$11.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

$7.75

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$9.75

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Stamparatus

$49.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00

 

Country Lane – Tin Tile Hello

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I cannot believe we are almost (officially) at the beginning of the Autumn season.  This summer has been a great one, but, honestly, I am ready for cooler weather and basketball season!  When I saw the products in the Country Lane Suite, I fell in with them and could not wait to use them in card projects.

In a prior post, I shared a fun card that I made with Country Lane Suite products.  Please click here to see it.  Today, I’d like to share another card made from the products.  The card is pictured below and features the wonderful new Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  You REALLY should consider adding this embossing folder to your collection!

Below are directions and tips to make today’s card.

  • The card base is a piece of Thick Whisper White card stock cut to 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ on the 8 1/2″ side.  Thick Whisper White card stock is one of my favorites for card bases.
  • The first layer is from Cajun Craze card stock.  Cajun Craze is a beautiful and versatile color for Autumn.  The card stock is cut to 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″.  The piece is embossed with the fun, new Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (EF).  To add a little more interest to this background piece, I sponged the piece with Early Espresso ink.  My recommendation is to add a hint of color around the edges.  If the sponging is a little random, the result is even more intriguing.
  • The next layer is a piece of the new Galvanized Metallic Paper cut to 4″ x 4″.  Use the Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions EF to emboss this piece.  Cut the piece in half to have two pieces that measure 2″ x 4″.

  • Now, grab your Old Olive card stock.  This is another staple in my card stock since the color is so useful on many, many cards.  Cut the Old Olive card stock to 2 3/4″ x 4″.
  • Use Early Espresso ink to stamp images from the Country Home stamp set onto the Old Olive piece.  From the picture above, you can see that I stamped the milk can and floral arrangement onto the Old Olive.
  • Use Early Espresso ink to stamp the milk can onto a piece of Gray Granite card stock.  Have I mentioned that I absolutely love the new Gray Granite color?!
  • Use your choice of colors from the Watercolor Pencil set to color the floral arrangement on the Old Olive card stock.  I chose colors that I thought looked like Autumn.  Use the Basic Gray watercolor pencil to add shading to the milk can stamped on the Gray Granite card stock.

  • Fussy cut the milk can that is stamped on the Gray Granite card stock and adhere the cut milk can image on top of the milk can that you stamped onto the Old Olive piece, as pictured.  This technique is called paper piecing.  It is a great technique to use when you want to add a layer to an image.  You use the initial stamp on the Old Olive card stock to align the image that you stamped on the Gray Granite card stock.  It also hides any imperfections that you had when you tried to stamp the floral arrangement perfectly on top of the milk can 🙂
  • Use Early Espresso ink to stamp the tag image from the Country Home stamp set onto a piece of scrap Designer Series Paper that complements the colors you have used to color your focal point.  I used a piece of the gorgeous Country Lane Designer Series Paper (DSP).  Then, stamp “HELLO” from the same stamp set in the middle of the tag with Early Espresso ink.  Fussy cut the stamped tag, and adhere it directly onto the milk can, as pictured.

  • Use a few pieces of scrap Cajun Craze card stock to add a framed look on either side of the Old Olive piece, as shown.  I cut a few pieces of scrap to just over 4″ long and around 1/2″ wide.  Adhere these pieces to the underneath sides of your Old Olive piece.  Trim these pieces to make sure the edges align with the edges of the Old Olive piece.
  • To assemble the card:
    • Adhere the embossed and sponged Cajun Craze piece directly to the front of the card base, as pictured.
    • Next, adhere the two pieces of the embossed Galvanized Metallic Paper on top of the Cajun Craze piece, as shown, using Dimensionals.
    • Finally, adhere the finished Old Olive piece to the front middle of the card with dimensionals.

Please check back to see the third card featuring the wonderful Country Lane Suite.  The products in this suite make it incredibly easy for me to live up to my motto – One stamp set – Three designs – Endless possibilities!  The picture below includes the first two cards made using the Country Lane Suite.

Pictured below are the main products that I used to create the card featured in this post.  If you click on any picture, you’ll go to my on-line store.  Enjoy!

Happy stamping!
Laurie 

Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set

$21.00

Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$10.00

Country Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$11.00

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

$7.75

Galvanized Metallic Paper

$5.00

Watercolor Pencils

$16.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00

 

Country Lane – Simple Thank You

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It has been a few days since I’ve posted a new card.  My apologies for the delay; however, we have been focused on the forecasted impacts of Hurricane Florence in our.  My husband, Bruce, and I live beautiful Chapel Hill, North Carolina.  We have been incredibly blessed to not be impacted by the aftermath of the hurricane.  But, if you have seen any of the recent coverage of the storm, you know there are many who have been very adversely impacted.  Please keep them all in your thoughts and prayers.

The card that I am sharing today is a simple thank you card using several products from the new Country Lane Suite in the Holiday Catalog (pages 42 and 43).  This card is one of three that we made in Stamp Club last Sunday.  Take a look below.

There are so many elements of this card that just make me smile.  I hope you agree.  Below are the steps I used to create the card.

  • The base of the card is a Whisper White Note Card.  If you don’t have a stash of Note Cards ready to use, I recommend getting a package of the Whisper White Note Cards and Envelopes and a package of the Very Vanilla Note Cards and Envelopes.  They are so convenient and a really great quality.
  • The card stock adhered directly to the Note Card front is Mint Macaron cut to 3 1/4″ x 4 3/4″.
  • Cut a piece of the Chicken Wire Elements to about 1″ to 1 1/2″ wide, and adhere the piece to the left side of the Mint Macaron card stock, as pictured.
  • To create the card front, cut the following pieces of card stock –
    • Blackberry Bliss – 2 3/4″ x 4 1/4″
    • Crumb Cake – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
    • Crushed Curry – 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
  • Cut a piece of DSP to 1 3/4″ x 2 1/2″.  I used a piece from the gorgeous Country Lane DSP.
  • Use Early Espresso ink to stamp the cotton and flower image from the Country Home stamp set onto the Crumb Cake piece, as shown.  Color the cotton with a White Chalk Marker.  Color the additional flower images with Stampin’ Write Markers.  I used Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Crushed Curry, and Mint Macaron.

  • Use Early Espresso ink to stamp “simply thankful for all the good things” onto the piece of DSP, as shown.
  • Add texture to the piece of Crushed Curry card stock by using the Subtle Dynamic Embossing Folder.

  • To finish the card, adhere the stamped and colored Crumb Cake piece to the top of the Blackberry Bliss card stock.  Adhere the stamped DSP piece to the bottom of the Blackberry Bliss card stock.  Adhere the Crushed Curry as a band over where the Crumb Cake and DSP pieces meet.
  • Thread Braided Linen Trim through the opening of one of the Galvanized Clips.  Put the clip onto the card, as pictured, before tying the bow.
  • Adhere the finished front piece to the card using Dimensionals.

I hope this card will inspire you with simple thanks during the upcoming holiday season.  Please keep those impacted by Hurricane Florence in your thoughts and prayers over the coming weeks.  They will need our care and support.

We can all be thankful for the simple and good things in our lives.

Below are pictures of the main products that I used to make this card.  Click on any picture, and you’ll go to my on-line store.

Happy stamping!
Laurie

Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set

$21.00

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

$6.00

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.50

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.50

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Country Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$11.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Chicken Wire Elements

$4.50

White Stampin Chalk Marker

$3.50

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$10.00

3/16" (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim

$7.00

Galvanized Clips

$6.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00