Inkspirational #303 - Seasonal/Thanksgiving/Fall

This is my DT card for Inkspirational #303 Challenge - Seasonal.  Here in the States we will be celebrating Thanksgiving on 11/23 and it is also the Fall season here, and I needed a few cards to send.

I used 4 die sets from the Greetery to create my card -  Herringbone Parquet, Botanicuts: Toadstools, Botanicuts Wheat, Fit to be Tied and A2 Arches.  I sponged the mushrooms, wheat stalks and ribbon with Vintage Photo Distress Ink and then assembled them.

Please join us and show us what Seasonal inspires you to create!

You have until 12/1 to link up your card.

You'll find lots of inspiration from the rest of our talented team as well as Mr. Linky at Inkspirational!

And Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the US!

Also linking my card to:

Double D Challenges

Stripes and/or Dots 

Die Cut Divas

Any Holiday

Crafting Happiness

Thanksgiving/Harvest

Stamps:  Thanksgiving Message wooden stamp - Hero arts.

Paper:  Honey Nut, Dark Chocolate, White - Papertrey Ink, DP Simple Things Paper Pad - Park Lane (JoAnn).

Ink:  Ranger Distress Vintage Photo, Espresso - Altenew

Accessories:  Herringbone Parquet Die, Botanicuts: Toadstools die, Botanicuts: Wheat Die, Fit to Be Tied Die. A2 Arches Dies - The Greetery, gems - Park Lane (JoAnn)

Inkspirational #300 - Spider Web Card and Envelope

 It's time for Inkspirational Challenge #300 and it's a Designer's Choice.   Carol is the designer choosing the theme this time and her challenge is to make a card with a matching envelope.

I don't usually do anything to my envelopes - but I do have a set of templates for making different size envelopes AND templates to create a liner for the inside of an envelope.  I got them at The Paper Source store many many years ago!

They came in handy for this challenge!

  

I used the A2 envelope template to trace and cut out my envelope using the same patterned paper that I used for the front of my card.  Then I just scored where indicated and folded up my envelope!

I used Remnant Rubs: Apothecary from Tim Holtz/Idea-ology to decorate my card and envelope, along with the dangling spider die cuts using a die from Memory Box. I cut them out of linen vellum so they have a ghostly appearance and I added one black gem to their faces.

I used a black card base, stamping the sentiment on a white panel on the inside of the card and die cut ghosts from Frightful Things thinlet dies from Tim Holtz/Sizzix. 

(these ghosts just crack me up!! UM  -  I mean SCARE me!)

I put more rub-ons on the envelope flap

and one where the return address will go on the front of the envelope - I added a blank address label on the front of the envelope so the address would be readable!

The patterned paper I used (Recollections from Michaels) is two sided, so on the inside of the envelope you see all these tiny spiders surrounded by orange and black dots.  Much more fun than plain white!

Here you can hopefully see the shine on the orange dots.

There are lots of ways to decorate your envelope to match your card - so please check out what the rest of the Inkspirational Design Team has created!  

You'll find them along with Mr. Linky where you can link up your card and matching envelope creations over at the Inkspirational Blog!

You have through Oct 20th to link up!

I'm linking my card to:

Use Your Stuff

#494 Small Type

the words on the front of my card and the words on the flap of the envelope are small type rub ons

ends 10/14

Crafting Happiness

Halloween

Ends 10/31

Inspired by:

the  black/white colors and the antlered skull on the cabinet

ends 10/11

Tic Tac Toe #229

I did diagonal corner to corner starting at bottom left

Matching envelope/Patterned Paper/Holiday

ends 10/12

Stamp: Visit the Web - Penny Black

Paper:  White, True Black, Linen Vellum (for spiders) - Papertrey Ink,  DP - Double Sided Sheet from Recollections/Michaels.

Ink:  Nocturne - Versafine Claire

Accessories:  A2 Envelope Template - Paper Source Store, Dangling Spider die - Memory Box, dhost dies from Frightful Things Thinlits Die Set - Tim Holtz/Sizzix,  Apothecary Remnant Rubs - Tim Holtz/Idea-ology, black gems.

Group of Seven Cardmakers - July 2023 Coloring Dry Embossed Images

Bonnie chose the technique for us at the Group of Seven Cardmakers this month and that is Coloring Dry Embossed Images.  

The three techniques listed over at the blog are: sponging, water coloring and inkpad swipe.   There are also instructions and links to videos. 

I used ink pad swipe on one card and water coloring on two cards.

I  used the same 3D embossing folder on all my cards,  Rose Bouquet from Altenew,  so I could focus on the technique used and not different embossing folders.  It will be fun to try others though and see how they look!  

Tip: It is best to use 3D embossing folders as they give a deeper impression.

Tip: If you do the water coloring technique and the paint goes over the raised edge of the embossing, you can remove the paint with a clean damp paint brush if you do it right away.

For my first card, I embossed on Hammered White Cardstock and simply rubbed an Altenew Misty Morning mini ink pad over the raised embossing.  I stamped the sentiment and popped it up on foam dots.

For my 2nd card I embossed on watercolor paper.  Then I water colored the raised parts in blue and green, drying with my heat tool between colors.  Then I water colored the background with yellow.  When that was dry, I splattered over the panel with a White POSCA pen, then added the printed sentiment up on foam dots.

For my third sample - I embossed on black Mixed Media paper and then water colored with Niji Pearlescent Water Color paints.  These paints really show up and pop off the black background!

It's hard to appreciate the depth of the 3D embossing in the photos above -  so I took the photos below, with the cards laid down, to better show the wonderful dimension!  Makes you want to run your finger over it doesn't it?!

We hope you will try some of these coloring of  3D embossed panel techniques - you'll find lots more inspiration from the rest of the 7 over at The Group of Seven Cardmakers blog.

  

Mr. Linky is set up if you'd like to link up anything you create!  We'd love to see it!

I'm linking my Sympathy card to:

Crafting Happiness Challenges

anything goes

Linking my Anniversary card to:

Can You Handle The Pressure

Anything goes

Anniversary

Stamps:  sentiment from Damask Designs - PTI (retired)

Paper:  White hammered card - Amazon

Ink:  Misty Morning - Altenew, Ocean Tides - PTI

Accessories:  3D Embossing Folder Rose Bouquet - Altenew, foam dots.

Birthday

Paper:  water color paper - Canson Cold Press

Accessories: 3D Embossing Folder Rose Bouquet - Altenew, water color paints - Winsor and Newton, paint brush, water, white POSCA Pen, printed sentiment strip, foam dots.

Sympathy

Stamps: Simple Strips: Sympathy - Taylored Expressions.

Paper:  Black Strathmore Mixed Media Paper, white - PTI

Ink:  Brown - Altenew

Accessories:   3D Embossing Folder Rose Bouquet - Altenew, Niji Pearlescent Water Color paints, Simple Strips Die -  Taylored Expressions, foam dots.

I'm the Guest Designer for Tic Tac Toe #219!

 I am excited to have been asked to be the Guest Designer for Tic Tac Toe  #219 challenge!  And here is the fun grid for you to choose which line inspires you - diagonal, vertical or horizontal!

I went with the diagonal line top left to bottom right : Layers, Die Cut, Anything but a card. 

 I made some sweet little treat boxes that measure 1 1/2" x 1 1/2".

I love making 3D items for little gifts and holiday tables.  

I made the ladybug using the Tiny Box Die and Tiny Box Add On Ladybug Dies from Lawn Fawn. 

 

You'll find the Tiny Gift Box die and all the animal add-on dies at Lawn Fawn here.

I added little Tuxedo Hearts to the antenae and some accents with a white Gelly Roll pen.

I used the same lady bug dies for the bumble bee.  I changed the colors and wings and added stripes instead of the side panel with holes in it, so it looks like a bee!  I made the wings for the bee layering a white wing with a striped vellum wing over it, attaching only at the base, since bee wings are usually sheer!

Here's the frog with a lovely gold crown so the princess will kiss him!

The boxes open from the back.  You can fit 3 Hershey kisses inside or any small treat or cash!

So please join us for Tic Tac Toe #219.  And Thank You to the Team for having me Guest DT for this challenge!  

You'll find lots of Design Team Inspiration as well as Mr. Linky here at the Tic,Tac, Toe Challenge blog. 

I'm linking my 3 boxes to:

Use Your Stuff #489 -  three items

they are all made from the same box base

Crafting Happiness

NBUS

First time making the bee, frog and lady bug.

Lady Bug Box

Paper:  True Black, Pure Poppy - Papertrey Ink, Pale Rose - Bazzill.

Accessories:  Scor Tape, glue, Tiny Gift Box Die, Tiny Box Lady Bug Add on Dies - Lawn Fawn, Tuxedo Hearts - Honey Bee, white Gelly Roll Pen

Bumble Bee Box

Paper:  white, Summer Sunrise, Pure Poppy, True Black - Papertrey Ink,  striped vellum from stash.

Accessories:  Scor Tape, glue, Tiny Gift Box Die, Tiny Box Lady Bug Add on Dies - Lawn Fawn, Tuxedo Hearts - Honey Bee, white Gelly Roll Pen

Frog Box

Paper:  White, True Black, Green Parakeet - Papertrey Ink, Caramel Apple - Bazzill, Kraft Metallic Gold - Tim Holtz/Idea-ology

Accessories:  Scor Tape, glue, Tiny Gift Box Die, Tiny Box Frog Add on Dies - Lawn Fawn.

May Card Chain Challenge Reveal Post

 Today's the day of the May Card Chain Challenge reveal.   I sent my card to Tina in Slovenia and I received a card from Brenda in the UK!

For my card, I used the suggested Sketch, Colors (Navy, Turquoise, Gold) and Theme of Friendship.

I just love using flip flops on a summer card!  These are cute 3D stickers from Jolee.  I die cut the heart out of DP as well as white card and glued the pieces together and layered them over the DP with foam dots.

If you'd like to join in for the June card exchange - you have until June 6th to sign up - all the details are on the Card Chain Challenge blog!

I'm also linking my card to:

Path of Positivity

Inspired by Nature

Inspired by:

I was inspired by the ocean colors on the drawers

Crafting Happiness

Anything Goes

NBUS

First time using the die cut heart.

Stamps:  Flipping Out - PTI (retired)

Paper:  White - PTI, DP Beach Vibes - Honey Bee Stamps.

Ink:  Nocturne - Versafine Clair

Accessories:  Heart Rays Die - MFT, foam dots, gold and navy sequins, Flip Flop Stickers - Jolee

Anniversary Tulips

 Another card made for several lovely challenges out there.  

I just purchased this tulip layering stencil and was happy to use it right away to create this beautiful anniversary card for my college roommate and her husband.  

I was 5 months pregnant with my son, Josh, when I was a bridesmaid in their wedding, so I always remember what year anniversary it is for them (46th this year!)

This is a slim line stencil, so my card measures 8 1/4" x 3 1/4"  And aren't they beautiful! 

 

The Slimline Layering Tulips Stencil is from Unity and it's half price right now! (just sayin')

  Unity actually has a lot of items on sale right now if you're looking! Sale ends 5/15/23.

I used blender brushes to ink over the stencil.  The first stencil is the green leaves, the 2nd stencil is the full tulips inked in a lighter hue of chosen color, the 3rd stencil is tulip highlights inked in a darker hue of the color chosen.  

I die cut the stenciled panel using Slimline Nested Stitch die from Rubbernecker and layered it over a slightly larger panel of Berry Sorbet card. I stamped the sentiment, from The Greetery, on a die cut strip and layered it over the tulips with foam dots.

You could do more to this to dress this up - outline the leaves and tulips in gold or black, add some glitter or shimmer with various products - but I left mine clean and simple in all of it's natural beauty for this, my first try using it!

I'm linking my card to:

The Stencil Fun Challenge

Flowers

The Flower Challenge

Pretty Pastels

Crafting Happiness

Flowers

NBUS

First time using tulip stencil

Stamps:  Sentiment Suite: Love - The Greetery

Paper:  White, Berry Sorbet - PTI

Ink:  Light Spruce, Light Carnation, Medium Carnation - Gina K Designs.

Accessories:  Slim Line Layering Tulips Stencil - Unity, blender brushes, Slimline Nested Stitch Dies - Rubbernecker, Simple Strips Die - Taylored Expression, foam dots.