Wishing You Well

Hi there, friends! I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.

We are back with a new challenge at Beautiful Blossoms Challenge and, as you know, it's Anything Floral Goes! An optional mood board is available for inspiration. I can't wait to see your creations! Happy Crafting!

Please head over to our Blog and check out the rest of the wonderful inspirational work from the Design Team! 

My card features the Ambridge Rose bundle from Altenew. After stamping the image onto a Neenah Solar White #110 panel, I used the coordinating stencil to color it using Atenew Fresh Dye inks. I then cut it out with the matching dies. 

For the background, I applied a small amount of Silver Lake from the Gentleman's Gray Crisp Dye inks to the Altenew Narrow Brick Stencil, but only to the upper portion of the panel. I then adhered the leaves with liquid glue first, and then the floral with foam strips for dimension.

The sentiment is from an old retired Stampin' Up! set, which I stamped directly onto the panel using Versafine Onyx black. I completed the card with a few lime green sequins.

I appreciate you stopping by with me today. Have a fantastic day!

CHALLENGES: Post on 9/15 AM

SSS Monday Challenge - Stamp it!

Stencil Fun - Fall Frenzy

Word Art Wednesday - #665-666

Digichoosday - WK36

Die Cut Diva's - Sept *Sympathy

Crafty Gals Corner - #259

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2436

The Paper Shelter - #609

A Place to Start - Sept AG

Gem of a Challenge - WK18

 

AECP Color Your Day - Level 2

Hi there, crafty friends. I just finished another AECP course, Color Your Day with Therese Calvird, and I truly enjoyed the lessons. This course focuses on incorporating color into a project, and Therese provides several helpful and useful suggestions that make it easy. 

I would like to share with you two cards that were created using Therese's go-to formula, 70-20-10, which greatly simplified the process for me. Let's get to the details.

I started off my card by blending Gentleman's Gray Crisp Dye inks, Cloudy Night, and Charcoal Suit (two darkest shades) with the Woven Stencil on a panel of light gray cardstock. (70% is the gray tones)

PRO TIP: It is not necessary to use solid colors in order to maintain the 70-20-10. You can also stamp your ow design or just use patterned paper. I created my own design by using the stencil.

The floral is from the Build A Flower: Camellia Japonica Layering Stamp and Die Set was stamped onto heavy white cardstock using the Red Sunset Fresh Dye Inks (from the lightest to the darkest shade). The red tones are 20%. I used the matching dies to cut it out. 

For the leaves, I used the Green Fields Fresh Dye inks (10%) and die cut them with the coordinating die. The flower was adhered to the panel with foam strips, and the leaves were adhered with liquid glue, slipping them under the flower, which I find easier for positioning.

I stamped the sentiment from the Remember This Stamp Set directly onto the panel using the Charcoal Suit. The card was finished off with gray sequins.

For my next card, I used the same colors as Therese suggested, but I changed the ratio. Now, the red is the dominant color (70%), the gray is 20%, and the green is 10%.  Can you tell the cards are different? Despite using the same products and design, it is an entirely new card. Amazing, isn't it? 

The crimson and violet inks from the Red Sunset Fresh Dye inks set were blended onto a white panel using the Woven Stencil once more (70%). You could also use a panel of red cardstock, but I wanted a more subtle look, so I chose a white panel.

Next, I stamped the layering flower from the same set mentioned above using Gentleman's Gray Crisp inks and cut it out with the matching die. This time, I adhered it to the center of the panel using foam strips. 

The leaves were stamped again with the Green Fields Fresh Dye inks, cut them out with the matching die, and adhered them with glue by slipping them under the flower for easy placement.

The sentiment is from another set and was stamped in Versamark ink on black cardstock, heat embossed with white embossing powder, and then fussy cut out. I adhered it to the panel with more foam strips. To complete the card, I embellished it with gray sequins.

This was a great course, and one that I will continue to use.  I hope you are inspired to give it a try. Please do not hesitate to tag me on Instagram, @crafticarri, and share your creations.

Thank you for dropping in with me today. Have a fantastic day!

CHALLENGES:

SSS Monday Challenge - Stamp it!

SSS Wednesday Challenge - Stamp it!

Word Art Wednesday - #663-664

Stencil Fun - AG

Allsorts - #797 AG

Die Cut Diva's - Sympathy

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2436

A Place to Start - AG

Colorful Options - September, Vibrant & Bold

Gourd-geous (Halloween card)

Hi there, friends! Carrianne here, sharing a clean and simple card using the new Jack of All Faces stamp set. This is my favorite image from the set. I love the crooked expression on the pumpkin's face, accompanied by a charming assortment of flowers.  What's not to love, right?

I began by stamping the image onto a panel of heavy white cardstock (#110) with Memento black ink. After that, I colored it with alcohol markers. The bottom area was shaded with a colored pencil to add depth and texture. I stamped the sentiment directly onto the panel using Versafine Onyx black ink. I completed the card by adding some black embellishments.

Thank you for dropping in today! Have a fantastic day!!

~Carrianne~

CHALLENGES:

SSS Wednesday Challenge - Stamp it!

Word Art Wednesday - #663-664

As You Like It - CAS is my favorite style, so no layers, simple

Polkadoodles - WK36

Park Hopping My Happy Place - Mickey's not so scary Halloween Party

Allsorts - #797

Creative Knockouts - #529

The Paper Shelter - #608

A Place to Start - Sept

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2435

Aud Sentiments - #317 Holiday - Halloween

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Sweetest Birthday Wishes

Happy September, everyone. It's a new month, so it's time for a new Wacky & Obscure Holidays Card Hop on Instagram where we give some love to the other and often overlooked holidays throughout the year.

I have selected National Ice Cream Cone Day, which is celebrated annually on September 22. There are many types of cones now, like waffle cones and pretzel cones. But I prefer the sugar cone because it's what I grew up with. You can celebrate the day with a friend by visiting your local ice cream parlor and picking up a cone with your favorite flavor. 

I created a sweet and simple birthday card that features the Pink and Main Sweet Birthday stamp set.

I began by stamping the images and then coloring them with Copic markers. I then fussy cut them out, but there are matching dies available. I used Stampin' Up! Artisan Texture and inked it with Distress Oxide, Salty Ocean, and Spun Sugar for the background. 

I die cut the panel using My Favorite Things Wonky Stitched Rectangle Die-namics. I adhered the panel to a white card base and then added my images with glue and foam tape. The sentiment was stamped on pink cardstock, cut out with a stitched sentiment strip, and popped on foam strips.  To complete the card, I added pink sequins.

I hope you enjoyed my card. Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day!!

CHALLENGES:

SSS Wednesday Challenge - Stamp it!

Word Art Wednesday - #663-664

As You Like It - I love the 1-layer look for CAS

We Love Stamping - September

Crafts Galore - #127

Creative Knockouts - #529 AG

Creative Inspiration - #18

A Place to Start - AG September

Polkadoodles - WK36

Sip, Read, Repeat

Hi friends! Happy Fri-Yay! I am so excited that it's the weekend. We are heading to the campground for a week of relaxation and peace and quiet. Yay!

Today, I created a clean and simple card for you using the JB Books and Buddies from My Favorite Things. 

I created the background using Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide ink. The same ink was mixed with water and splattered to add more interest. 

The images have been stamped, then colored with Copic markers. I cut them out with my Scan N Cut machine, but there are matching dies available. I popped them up on foam strips to give them some dimension. 

The sentiment is from the same set. I heat embossed it with white embossing powder onto black cardstock, then cut it out with a sentiment strip and adhered it with foam strips. 

I hope you enjoyed my card. Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day!

CHALLENGES:

SSS Wednesday Challenge - Stamp it!

Word Art Wednesday - #663-664

Critter Crazy - #90

Digichoosday - WK35

As You Like It - I do both but flat is my favorite for CAS

Polkadoodles - WK35

We Love to Create - #8

Park Hopping My Happy Place - Bunny Hop

We Love Stamping - September

Crafts Galore - #127

Allsorts - #796

Creative Inspiration - #18

Colorful Options - Rainbow pastels

It's Time To Party

Hi there friends! I am so excited to be sharing my first card with you as a member of the Design Team for The Paper Funday Challenges. 

For this month's challenge, we are asking you to use either Simon Says Stamps or A Colorful Life Designs products to create your projects. If you do not have any products from either brand in your stash, you could use the optional twist option and create your own background. I am looking forward to seeing your projects. Happy Crafting!

I used Party Like a Panda from Simon Says Stamp, and I also created my own background. Let's dive into the details!

For my background, I used one of my go-to techniques when creating with a stencil, referred to as stamping with a stencil. I began with a Canson XL watercolor panel. I positioned it on my Atenew Stampwheel to secure it. I used Distress Oxide inks, Salty Ocean, and Spun Sugar and dabbed them onto the Birthday Words Stencil from Pretty Pink Posh. I spritzed it with water, flipped it over, and placed it on my panel. I gently pressed down with a cloth and then removed the stencil. I really love how it turned out.

I hope you enjoyed my card. Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day!!

CHALLENGES:

SSS Wednesday Challenge - Stamp it!

Word Art Wednesday - #663-664

Stencil Fun - AG September

Critter Crazy Challenge - #90

Digichoosday - WK35

Gem of a Challenge - WK17

As You Like It - Distress Oxide inks is my fave when coloring with a stencil

Polkadoodles - WK35

We Love to Create - #8

Park Hopping My Happy Place - Ocean Park Panda Exhibit

We Love Stamping - hand colored image

Crafts Galore - #127

Allsorts - #796

AAA Birthday - #65 Background Focus

    

The Rabbit Hole Designs September Release Blog Hop

Happy Release Day, friends! Today, we are celebrating The Rabbit Hole Designs September Release, which is filled with pumpkins galore. The Jack of All Faces Stamp Set is available to purchase now. 

To create the background, I used the smooshing technique on an A2 size Canson XL watercolor panel. I applied Distress Oxide inks Wilted Violet, Twisted Citron, and Spiced Marmalade to my craft sheet and lightly misted it with water. Next, I smooshed the panel into the wet ink, creating the smooshed background.  I used my heat tool to quickly dry the panel, and adhered it to an A2 card base.

I created the frame by die cutting together the large and middle dies from the You've Been Framed Layering Dies from purple cardstock. I then adhered it to the panel with glue. 

I stamped the image using Memento black ink, colored it with alcohol markers, and then cut it out with the matching die. I also used another image from this set, but I only wanted the bats, so I fussy cut into the stamped image to remove them. The bats were colored, and the images were adhered to the panel with foam strips to give them more dimension.

Thank you for dropping in with me today! Have a Fantastic day!

~ Carrianne ~

You can follow the hop for some wonderful inspiration using the links below to the amazingly talented designers below.

Hop Line Up:

The Rabbit Hole Designs

Jenn

Carrianne

Amrita

Rick

Lauren

Jessica - IG Only

Irene - IG Only

Deana - IG Only

CHALLENGES:

SSS Wednesday Challenge - AG

Word Art Wednesday - #663-664

Creative Knockouts - #529

Aud Sentiments - #317 Holiday - Halloween

DISCLOSURE: THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS, MEANING I GET A SMALL COMMISSION WHEN A PURCHASE IS MADE THROUGH THAT LINK AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME SO THAT I MAY CONTINUE TO SHARE MY CREATIONS WITH YOU!

 

Wish You The Most Beautiful Day

Happy Labor Day, everyone!! I can't believe it's September. A new month brings a fresh challenge for us at Colorful Options. Our theme for September is basically Anything Goes, as you may use any color of your choice as long as it's bright and striking. 

I decided to play with my alcohol inks and make a clean and simple card for you today. I don't play with alcohol inks too often, but I do enjoy the result when I do. If you're new to using alcohol inks, it's best to work in a place with good airflow because the fumes can be strong.  

I began by inking a panel of Alcohol Ink Yupo Paper with Ranger Sailboat Blue and Purple Twilight. I used the Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Air Blower to move the ink around to create the focal point on my card.

I then trimmed the panel and set it aside. I used the Stitched Rectangle Frames Die-namics from My Favorite Things and cut it twice, then glued them together for added dimension. I then adhered it to the inked panel. I then attached it to a white A2 card base. The Sizzix leaf was die-cut on heavy white cardstock and glued to the inside of the window area.

The card was completed with a sentiment from the Beautiful Day stamp set by Altenew. I stamped it directly onto the card base using Versafine black ink. 

Thanks for dropping in with me today. Have a fantastic day!

CHALLENGES:

Word Art Wednesday - #663-664

Digichoosday - WK34

Gem of a Challenge - WK17

As You Like It - Alcohol inks, I love how they do all the work

Polkadoodles - WK34

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2435

Crafty Gals Corner - #258 AG

SSS Wednesday Challenge - AG

 

Birthday Wishes

Hi there, and happy Sunday! It's time for a new challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends. As you know, it's always anything goes, and our generous sponsor is Sheepski Designs. They are offering the lucky winner three digital images from their shop. I sure hope you play along with us. Have fun and good luck!

My card features Sheepski Designs Gladioli digital image. I began by downloading, sizing and printing the image on Neenah white cardstock 80#. I then colored it with Copic markers. I cut the panel using The Rabbit Hole Designs You've Been Framed Layering Dies. I then cut out a panel of peach cardstock slightly bigger and then layered them together onto a white card base.  I finished the card with some peach sequins. 

I hope you enjoyed my card. Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day!!

CHALLENGES:

Word Art Wednesday - #643-644

Digichoosday - WK34

Gem of a Challenge - WK17

Polkadoodles - WK34

SSS Wednesday Challenge - AG

Crafty Gals Corner - #258 AG

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2434

DISCLOSURE: THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS, MEANING I GET A SMALL COMMISSION WHEN A PURCHASE IS MADE THROUGH THAT LINK AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME SO THAT I MAY CONTINUE TO SHARE MY CREATIONS WITH YOU!