Carrie sent me some GORGEOUS background paper made with the shaving cream technique. isn't it beautiful??? I can pretty much make anything into Christmas stuff, so what else could i POSSIBLY do but make this into a Christmas card?
Here's my project!
Here's the video tutorial of how i put this card together!
Now you MUST see this YUMMY card made by Carrie!!!
Look at all that lovely color and sweetness!! Don't you just love it?? I do!!
Carries project!
click on picture to visit her blog post!
Supplies:
Ink - Black Licorice
Cardstock - Candy Apple, Black Licorice, Whip Cream, Lemongrass
Stamps - Many Thanks
Accessories - Sunrise Mix Sequins, Blooming Details Die Set, Gel Press
Here is part 2 of our Gel Press Goodie Swap challenge between Carrie Rhoades and myself!! I cannot tell you how FUN this challenge was! We each Made a Gel Press Print and sent a piece of it to each other, along with a few other little goodies, and we challenged each other to make a card with the items, plus a card of our own!! If you haven't seen the first set of cards we did for this challenge, you can check it out Here or if you are on my blog page, you can scroll down to see it!
Georgeann's Card!!!
Carries Card!!!
Isn't she amazing???
Check out Carrie's Blog post with all the details on how she made this card HERE!!!
Supplies:
Cardstock: Lemongrass, Cool Pool, Whip Cream
Stamps: Poinsettia Burst
Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder, Pearls, Lemongrass Satin Ribbon, Gel Press, Poinsettia Burst Die Set, Blue Skies Journey Sequins, Sparkle Silk, Detailed Foliage Die
Today's card is a super fun one!
My upline and bestie, Carrie Rhoades and I share a challenge together once a month,
and lo and behold, it is time for this months challenge!! This time around, we each made a Gel Press image, and added a few little accessories, and sent each other the fun little items, and we each had to make a card with the items we sent/received!
SOOO FUN!! Here are our cards we made with the items Carrie created/sent!! For the little 'flowers' on my card, i used the little pieces that come out of the leaves of the Detailed Foliage Die. Be sure to come back tomorrow to see the cards we both made with the items I sent!!
Georgeann's Card!!
Carrie's Card!!
Check out her blog and the post all about this awesome card HERE!!
Supplies:
Cardstock: Whip Cream, Lemongrass,
Ink: Black Licorice
Stamps: Cottage Bouquet
Accessories: My Sunshine Die Set, All The Things, Gel Press, Detailed Foliage Die
I had mentioned in one of my previous posts about the FSJ Better Together Convention that I attended in June, and I was able to go with my upline, bestie, and inspiration, Carrie Rhoades, and we had SO much fun!!
one of the stamp sets we got in our Convention bag was the Color Pop set!
She and i decided we would do a monthly challenge, and this challenge (our first!) was to pick a set we got at convention and make a card with it!
Here are the cards we came up with!!! Mine is the first photo, hers is the 2nd. I love hers! do you see that beautiful ombre background she made??? Oh, it reminds me of sherbet!
She makes the most amazing things, and is a huge source for inspiration, tutorials, and all things stamping! Click on over to her blog, Carrie Stamps, and see how she made this card, and check out her other posts while you are there too! So much to see!!
If you would like to know a little more about how i made my card, keep reading! (then go over to visit Carrie's Blog!)
I stamped the Graduated Dots background stamp in Whip Cream on a Black Licorice cardbase to begin. Then i die cut a Whip Cream panel using dies from the Pocket Cuts Die Set. On a panel of Black Licorice cardstock, i stamped the saying from the Color Pop set in Whip Cream, then heat embossed it with white embossing powder, then i colored specific words with different colors of True Fusion Inks, and gave it a coating of Journey Glaze.
I adhered a few flowers that were cut from the Blooming Details and Colorful Blooms Die sets, finished it off with some centers for the flowers and a coating of Journey Glaze on a flower or two, and it was all done!
Here is the video tutorial on how i colored the white embossing!!
I made yet another card with the FSJ Peony Blooms and Everyday Script sets!
I used colored pencils to make the peonies white on the background panel. I added some shading behind a few of the flowers to make them pop a little more. I also added Gold Sparkle Silk to that panel and on the centers of the flowers for some added shimmer :o)
I wrapped some Natural Twine around that panel as well before adhering it to the cardbase. A single flower stamped, die cut, colored and popped up, along with a sentiment, and all done!
If you haven't already been over to my Facebook page, you can go here and check it out, maybe even give it a like!
well, Hello everyone!! It's been forever since I've posted anything here, I'm back!
I had the opportunity to attend the FSJ Better Together Convention this year, and had THE BEST TIME!! (pictures to come!)
At convention, our group did a card swap, and the above card was the one i designed! You can't see it in the pic, but there is Sparkle Silk all over the stamped background panel... so pretty in real life! I've also added 3 Pink World Journey Sequins to the card for another added bit of sparkle.
I hope you like it! I may do a video Tutorial eventually!
If you haven't already been over to my Facebook page, you can go here and check it out, maybe even give it a like!
Here is card #4, the last of my Gel Press Swap cards!
I love the pop this background paper has!
I had really been wanting to use my Heroes Unite stamp set from FSJ, and this background paper was begging to be paired up with it... Notice how this card is geared towards girls! yahoo!!
This was pretty fun to put together... just elements carefully placed, and voila!
This is my favorite of all the Gel Press Swaps i did...
Now take a little trip on over to my bestie and swap buddy, Carrie Rhoades blog and see what she made with her piece!!
Here is card #3 using one of the papers from the Gel Press Print swap with my bestie, Carrie!
I received this one in the stack she sent me... isn't the background paper divine??
I loved the honeycomb feel of the pattern and colors, so of course i had to use the Hey Honey set from FSJ! The background paper was so awesome, i didn't want to cover it up with a large panel, so i just stamped, colored, then cut out, the elements, and adhered them to the card. I stamped the bee directly on the paper, and added a bit of Silks on the wings to give it some shimmer. I also used Journey Glaze on the honey to make it look 3 dimensional.
Fun card to make, and it all began with an awesome Gel Press Print!!
Since both Carrie and i made a card using this same paper, you simply MUST go check out her creation to see what she came up with! She always makes the cutest things!! Check it out HERE!!
Here is the second card for the Gel Press Paper Swap
that my bestie Carrie Rhoades and i did last week!
I was just playing with some acrylic paints, using some browns and tans, and it turned out looking like woodgrain! I was so very pleasantly surprised!!
I wanted the paper to do most of the talking on this one, so i kept the embellishments very simple, and in fact, i 'went green' by using an element that came from some gift wrapping that Carrie had given me a few weeks ago!!
The doily was also placed in the gel press with some green and gold colors, and the whole card face panel was splashed with some FSJ silks to give it some sparkle and shine! Lastly, i added a few gold pearls. Very simple and pared down. I wish the picture could pick up how nice it actually is in person.
NOW you have to hop over to Carrie's page to see what she made with her piece!!!
Check it out HERE!!
Hello, everyone! Well, it's been a while, for sure!
I've had many big shifts in my life the last few months, and am just now getting back to STAMPING!!!
oh, how i've missed it...
Today's card is extra fun, because the background paper was made by me! I used the Gel Press from FSJ to create it.... My bestie, Carrie, and i, are both in love with our Gel Presses! We can't stop making papers with it! We decided to do a paper swap with each other, and make cards with our favorites from the bunch and post the completed project!
Here is card #1 (3 more coming!) using a piece that was made using bubble wrap and paint....
There are a few things i'd like to improve on this card, but it was good to get back into cardmaking...
:o)
Ok, now you have to go to Carrie's blog and see what she made from her piece!! Check it out HERE!!
I had a request from a very kind reader for some ideas for a DIY invitation for a Frozen themed birthday party...
Unfortunately, i have a lot of things that have been taking most of my usual crafting time, and i am unable to spend a lot of time coming up with a concept of my own,
HOWEVER, i did do a quick search online for some good ideas, and i found several beautiful inspirations that i will share with you here!
Here are a few of my favorites! I've posted links to each source, so be sure to visit these pages and give them support for their creations!
Disclaimer: I am only offering these images and links for inspiration only!!
I've tried to include ideas from easy to advanced.... and i will give little tips on how you can achieve something similar of your own!
Advanced
You can make an invitation similar to this using an e-cutter, or edge dies. This type of invitation would require more work, and papercrafting expertise, not to mention supplies. But would make a stunning, unforgettable invitation sure to impress!
The design of this card set is really cute... To make one similar, you would need to print the inside invitation, emboss each outer wrap, print, then punch out each circle image, Die Cut (or use e-cutter) the snowflakes to layer behind the circle image, then wrap the invitation with a strip of colored paper and sparkle ribbon. It can be a bit of work, and you would have to have the supplies to make it with, but would make a memorable invitation!
For this one, it would be easy to have the main invitation panel printed from an inexpensive resource such as Vistaprint, or even from your own computer, you would have to design the wording and images yourself, but once you have done that, the rest is easy! Once Printed, you can add your own sparkle touches with glitter and layer the white panel on a blue cardbase, and add a snowflake embellishment, or possibly some inexpensive
rhinestones to the card for an extra touch!
I love how the envelope in the picture has a sparkle band around it.
If you wanted, instead of a square card, you can make a standard size and wrap the ribbon around the lower portion of the invitation instead. I've seen some really beautiful ribbon that would work perfectly for this project! Find a quality ribbon and buy a spool using a good coupon, and this is a very cost effective, yet beautiful option that would only require a moderate amount of work and supplies!
The easiest, most cost effective, and quickest method, would be to use a pre-designed invitation, or to create your own digital design and have them printed. To add a personal touch, maybe a little glitter, ribbon, or a rhinestone or two, just to give it a personal touch!
I fussed a little more than i usually do for this card, but i'm so glad i did! The details make all the difference!
I used the brand new Sale-A-Bration set, Tasty Trucks, I also used several retired items, but they just went so well with this card!!
I stamped, then cut out the truck, then stamped and cut out the awning separate, used dimensionals on it, then stamped and cut out the banner. I then cut out the window and placed a window sheet and sequins to make it a shaker piece. I also used the Cycle Celebrations (retired) set for the sentiment, and stamped it in Pool Party, then punched it out, then used my markers to individually color the same stamp, then punched that out and layered it on top. I embossed the Pool Party strip using a retired embossing folder, then used the large gray striped paper from the Foxy Friends DSP, and stamped the little ice cream cones in Going Gray (retired)
Supplies:
Stamps -Tasty Trucks, Cycle Celebrations
Ink -Pool Party, Going Gray
Cardstock - Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Smoky Slate
