Feb 28, 2014 | Sympathy |
I just had to try another card using the Painter Tape Technique. And, I wanted one that could be easily mailed without additional postage. This time I chose a color combo of Pistachio Pudding, Coastal Cabana, Perfect Plum and Smoky Slate.
The Houndstooth Embossing Folder treated the Smoky Slate Cardstock to some texture. Painters Tape worked some magic on the Whisper White c.s. which was then stamped with the flower from the Love & Sympathy stamp set using Smoky Slate Ink. The sentiment from Loving Thoughts was also stamped with Smoky Slate Ink.
Some Rhinestone Basic Jewels add the final touch. Looking at the card now, i wish I had used Wisteria Wonder ink rather than Perfect Plum.
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Feb 27, 2014 | Uncategorized |
It's time to play with the Pals Paper Arts. Nicole Watt created a very user friendly sketch for us this week. Are you thinking of ways to use ths sketch? Give it a try and join the challenge this week.
I am having a ball using the Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper. These colors really speak to me so it is no surprise that I am using it for my card today.
As you can see, I chose to use Hexagons rather than Circles. The Very Vanilla layer started the party by being embossed with the Honeycomb Embossing Folder. The Hexagon Punch helped the Tangerine Tango c.s. join the "Hexagon fun". The punch was also used to invite the Retro Fresh dsp to the party.
Although it is difficult to see, the Tangerine Tango c.s. layer is popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals. A touch of So Saffron c.s. was zipped through the Big Shot on the back of the Tasteful Trim Die to get the trendy zig zag pattern used to highlight the Tangerine Tango layer.
In order to "dress up" the middle hexaagon, I punched the center of it with a 3/4" Circle punch". Of course, I couldn't leave it with a hole so I inserted a Banner with the stamped sentiment. When I first saw the Says It All stamp set in the Occassions catalog, I really did not intend to purchase it. However, as so often happens, I was WRONG! I know – imagine that! This little set is a keeper. I love the arrows included in this set. It really allows you to dress up a sentiment. The Hexagon Punch created the flag end on my banner. Add a Bright Candy Dot after curling my banner and my card is ready! All I need is a matching envelope.
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Gnger
Feb 26, 2014 | Sympathy |
I have been anxious to try the Painter Tape technique. It is pretty easy to do but a bit messy. Because it is possible to create muted colors with this technique, I decided that it would work well for a sympathy card. Let's look at the card and then I will explain the technique.
Rip a strip of blue painters tape that is slightly larger than the width of your card. Lay the strip on your ink pad and gently press the sticky side of the tape into an open Classic Ink Pad. Watch your fingers! You don't want to ink them. It is not neccessary to cover every inch of the tape with ink. Matter of fact, you actually get a better effect if the tape has some "artisitic edges".
Carefully remove the tape from the ink pad. I prefer to stamp off with it just like you do with a stamp. Then I place the tape on my card and rub the backside of the tape. Move the tape up and repeat without reinking the tape. Repeat the procedure with your remaining ink colors.
I stamped the tulip from the Blessed Easter Stamp Set with Basic Gray Ink. In addition, I also stamped the sentiment from Love & Sympathy with Basic Gray Ink. The flag end was created with the Hexagon Punch.
A splash of color was added with the Coastal Cabana 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim and an In Color Boutique Detail. This piece was then mounted on a piece of Pistachio Pudding cardstock that was embossed with the Scallop Textured Impressions Embossing Folder found on page 32 of the Celebrate the Everyday Catalog.
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