Aug 27, 2015 | Fall, Pals Paper Arts, PPA card |
Oh my gosh, this challenge really challenged me. Check it out and please let me know what you would have created – or better yet, join the challenge! Here's my card and then the sketch.
As you can see, I rotated the sketch 90 degrees to the left.
The stars of my card are two new products that will be available September 1st. First, the gorgeous Spider Web Doilies. I love that they are double-sided and can easily be used as snowflakes by flipping them over to the white side when the weather turns chilly.
Second, the incredible Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. It is the fabulous new 6" x 6" size and it gives such a life like impression. This is definitely a folder that I will use often. Love it!
As you can see, I sponged my textured tree limbs using a Sponge Dauber & Old Olive Ink. I like the look because it makes the tree stand out. I also cut a small Old Olive Banner that I texturized with the same embossing folder. The banner is decorated with a leaf found in the new Into the Woods Elements. A tiny Linen Thread Bow adds some sass to my leaf.
The sentiment from Among the Branches is stamped in Old Olive Ink, punched out with the 2" Circle Punch, & popped up with a Stampin' Dimensional. In addition, the word grateful is cut with a Seasonal Frame Thinlits Dies. These work so nicely and they pop out of the die without problem. And, it was so easy to adhere to my card with the new Fine-Tip Glue Pen.
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Hugs,
Ginger
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Aug 19, 2015 | Anniversary, Birthday, Friend, Mother's Day, Thinking of You |
This card was inspired by a similar card that I saw at the Stampin' Up! Convention in July. I loved the softness and retro feel of the card so I knew that I would try to reproduce it. The star of the card is a piece of Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper.
Using a Sponge Dauber & my Blushing Bride Ink Pad, I sponged ink on the rose until it was the color I wanted. In addition, I sponge some random spots with the same ink. Of course, I stamped a few images from Butterfly Basics on the card using stamped off Mint Macron.
The sentiment is also from the Butterfly Basics Stamp Set and is also sponged with Mint Macron Ink. If you look closely, you can can also spot a piece of the delicious Mint Macron 1" Dotted Lace Trim peeking out.
I just couldn't resist some Silver Metallic Thread behind my sentiment and Metallic Foil Doilie. That strip of dap behind the sentiment is just the revers side of the rose. Gorgeous paper!!
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Hugs,
Ginger
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Aug 16, 2015 | Sympathy |
Unfortunately I needed a sympathy card in a hurry and I had already used my stash. This is a type of card that I definitely like to make ahead and have on hand.
For me, one of the most difficult parts of a sympathy card is knowing what to say. But, the stamp set Heartfelt Sympathy takes care of that for me. This set has some beautiful sentiments that say just the perfect thing.
The basic black card base is embossed with the Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Folder. A trio of banners flagged with the Banner Triple Punch add a touch of elegance to my card. The banners are cut from Gold Foil & Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper.
The main image is heat embossed with Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder. An Ovals Collection Framelit was used to cut it out. It is popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals.
The inside of the card is stamped with another sentiment from the stamp set Heartfelt Sympathy. You might recognize the 3 pieces in the lower left corner. They are the remnants from punching with the Banner Triple Punch.
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Hugs,
Ginger
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