Elin K.
Showing posts with label Cards. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cards. Show all posts
Saturday, February 23, 2013
February 23, 2013: More Shop Cards
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More cards I made for my mother's floral shop. :) The background stamp and sentiment are retired, and I used Need for Speed for the focal image. One of my favorite bloggers, Deb Currier, did some great cards with this combo last year, so mine are CASEd loosely from hers. :)
Elin K.
Elin K.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
September 27, 2012: Fair Photo
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I snapped this quick photo at the Kootenai County Fair last month - some of you may have seen this card on my dear friend and downline Lorie's blog, Lorie's Stamping Place. I was so pleased to see her card at the fair, and for more reasons than one. First, it's a fabby card...and second, I gave her the delicate doily die cut!
When Lorie signed up to be a demo, I was putting together a bag of items she could use for her first class, since I wasn't sure if her Starter Kit would come in time. As I was finishing up I saw this die cut sitting neglected on my desk. I'd cut it to test out the die, and hadn't gotten around to using it. I just knew Lorie would do something amazing with it, so I tossed it in the bag. How right I was!
Please take a moment to swing by Lorie's blog and show her some love. :)
Elin K.
When Lorie signed up to be a demo, I was putting together a bag of items she could use for her first class, since I wasn't sure if her Starter Kit would come in time. As I was finishing up I saw this die cut sitting neglected on my desk. I'd cut it to test out the die, and hadn't gotten around to using it. I just knew Lorie would do something amazing with it, so I tossed it in the bag. How right I was!
Please take a moment to swing by Lorie's blog and show her some love. :)
Elin K.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
September 25, 2012: Sharon's Stamp Camp Card Front
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Isn't this beautiful? When Summer Starfruit came out as an In-Color, I'll be the first to admit I was totally skeptical. But...just LOOK at it with Midnight Muse!
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
September 19, 2012: Swap Card
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This card was made by my fabulously talented upline, Heather, for a swap I was in. Isn't it beautiful? I always love the way Heather layers elements, and her color combos are top notch.
On another note, I'm struggling with my camera and I think it is time for a new one. I hope I can limp along until Black Friday - I'm not a BF shopper, but my hubby LOVES to go. It's the one morning a year gets up early!
On another note, I'm struggling with my camera and I think it is time for a new one. I hope I can limp along until Black Friday - I'm not a BF shopper, but my hubby LOVES to go. It's the one morning a year gets up early!
Saturday, September 8, 2012
September 8, 2012: Twist Card
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I've been crafting up a STORM but I know I'm behind on posting all my new pretties. I'll get to work on that!
This super duper adorable twist card was one of my upline Heather's offerings at our last shoebox meeting. Soooo cute!
I would have never known it if she hadn't told me, but the Designer Series Paper - Comfort Cafe - she just printed off in squares from her My Digital Studio program! It looked so much like the real deal I was totally fooled. For me (and y'all know I'm a tad bit neurotic) I hate to cut into a beautiful 12x12 sheet of DSP...this way, I can have truly unlimited DSP! AND...so may of Stampin' Up!s great papers have Whisper White backgrounds...now you have the option of Very Vanilla WITH a slightly heavier base weight. Thrilling!
I've been crafting up a STORM but I know I'm behind on posting all my new pretties. I'll get to work on that!This super duper adorable twist card was one of my upline Heather's offerings at our last shoebox meeting. Soooo cute!
I would have never known it if she hadn't told me, but the Designer Series Paper - Comfort Cafe - she just printed off in squares from her My Digital Studio program! It looked so much like the real deal I was totally fooled. For me (and y'all know I'm a tad bit neurotic) I hate to cut into a beautiful 12x12 sheet of DSP...this way, I can have truly unlimited DSP! AND...so may of Stampin' Up!s great papers have Whisper White backgrounds...now you have the option of Very Vanilla WITH a slightly heavier base weight. Thrilling!
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
August 21, 2012: Shavon's Shoebox Card
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I'm always impressed by Shavon's color combos. I will totally admit that I am unimaginative when it comes to colors. I have Stampin' Up!'s color coach and sometimes I look at the options and think they are fab...but I really don't have the guts or creativity to create something with those colors. :)
Shavon, though - she has the most amazing sense when it comes to these things and I always love what she puts together!
Shavon, though - she has the most amazing sense when it comes to these things and I always love what she puts together!
Monday, August 6, 2012
July 6, 2012: What a Weekend!
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What a weekend! I had 7 events this weekend (none stamping - just local activities)! We endced up missing one but adding another so I still made 7 of 7. It's an accomplishment. :)
I was thrilled when my upline Heather announced that this card was crayon resist...it's one technique I've never done. And it was so much easier than I thought it would be! I've seen some on blogs and there seems to be quite a debate over Crayola crayons versus another brand, or only using white crayons, or whatever. Heather said that she has experimented with all sorts of crayons and it doesn't seem to matter!
It's super simple...all you do is stamp on Glossy White Cardstock with Jet Black Staz-On and give it some time to dry. Then you color on whatever you want with crayons (the one I used was purple), trying to get the wax a little thick. Sponging on color is really easy - just pounce it on, don't rub. When dry wipe off the wax to reveal the white!
I can't wait to try this technique again. :)
I was thrilled when my upline Heather announced that this card was crayon resist...it's one technique I've never done. And it was so much easier than I thought it would be! I've seen some on blogs and there seems to be quite a debate over Crayola crayons versus another brand, or only using white crayons, or whatever. Heather said that she has experimented with all sorts of crayons and it doesn't seem to matter!
It's super simple...all you do is stamp on Glossy White Cardstock with Jet Black Staz-On and give it some time to dry. Then you color on whatever you want with crayons (the one I used was purple), trying to get the wax a little thick. Sponging on color is really easy - just pounce it on, don't rub. When dry wipe off the wax to reveal the white!
I can't wait to try this technique again. :)
Friday, July 6, 2012
July 6, 2012: Father's Day Card
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I wanted to share the card I made my Daddy for Father's Day. :) As many of you know, he is a private pilot. When I was in college, he would come in his shared mustard and white Piper Commanche to fly me home on weekends. I ADORED that plane - absolute vintage elegance. I truly think she was the prettiest plane I've ever had the privilege to fly in...she always made me feel like Rita Hayworth or Audrey Hepburn. Broke my heart when she was sold. :(
Anyway, I was fortunate to find this stamp (non-SU) with the same markings as the Commanche, and with a touch of More Mustard she really looks like the original!
I used a band of Pacific Point to accent my Whisper White card base, and the center is an Apothecary Accent Framelit diecut sponged with Marina Mist. I also used a Bitty Banners Framelit with Teeny Tiny Wishes. Dad has always wanted to drag banners. :)
This was so much fun to make, and I think Dad really loved it!
Anyway, I was fortunate to find this stamp (non-SU) with the same markings as the Commanche, and with a touch of More Mustard she really looks like the original!
I used a band of Pacific Point to accent my Whisper White card base, and the center is an Apothecary Accent Framelit diecut sponged with Marina Mist. I also used a Bitty Banners Framelit with Teeny Tiny Wishes. Dad has always wanted to drag banners. :)
This was so much fun to make, and I think Dad really loved it!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
June 28, 2012: Last of the Feminine Roses Card Class
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This is it - the very last one. This was another CASE - really need to keep better notes. :(
For this card we used the bleaching technique to lighten the cardstock "petals" and when they were dry added Dazzling Diamonds glitter with the Two Way Glue Pen. Such a pretty look!
We also used the "Happy Birthday" from Apothecary Art. I always buy sets like this in Clear Mount, so I can cut the sentiments into individual words. So much more versatility - love it!
For this card we used the bleaching technique to lighten the cardstock "petals" and when they were dry added Dazzling Diamonds glitter with the Two Way Glue Pen. Such a pretty look!
We also used the "Happy Birthday" from Apothecary Art. I always buy sets like this in Clear Mount, so I can cut the sentiments into individual words. So much more versatility - love it!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
June 27, 2012: Feminine Roses #3
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Again, I know I CASEd this card from somewhere - I know Becky Roberts has used this layout with DSP, so it may have been hers...
Anyway, this is the Floating Reinker technique using shimmer paper - AMAZING in person! And every time I use Rich Razzleberry I get so excited when I see how beautiful it is. So....rich. :)
Anyway, this is the Floating Reinker technique using shimmer paper - AMAZING in person! And every time I use Rich Razzleberry I get so excited when I see how beautiful it is. So....rich. :)
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
June 26, 2012: Feminine Rose Card #2
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This card showcases one of my favorite techniques - you stamp an outline image on Watercolor Paper with Versamark Ink and heat emboss it in Clear. Then you take a Stampin' Write Marker and outline the dark areas, and use a Blender Pen to spread the color over the entire area. The results are stunning in person, and make you look like a fancy painter. :)
I'm quite certain I CASE'd this card from somewhere. Anyone recognize it? I'll add the information if I can find it.
LOVE that sentiment from Petite Pairs! If you are a cardmaker it is a must have. :)
I'm quite certain I CASE'd this card from somewhere. Anyone recognize it? I'll add the information if I can find it.
LOVE that sentiment from Petite Pairs! If you are a cardmaker it is a must have. :)
Sunday, June 24, 2012
June 24, 2012: VersaShadow Filligree
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Finally sharing my May class cards! These turned out really beautiful and feminine, if I do say so myself. :)
For this first one, I wanted to showcase the striking Versa-Shadow technique I learned from Erin Gonzales (check out her blog HERE - it's one of my faves) using the now retired French Filligree. This technique works on a lot of cardstock colors, but there is something about Basic Gray! It's really easy too - just stamp with Whisper White Craft Ink, and highlight with a Versamarker. Easy peasy!
The rose is from the now retired (TOTALLY just blanked out on the name! Good grief. :) ), which we stamped in Jet Black Staz-On on vellum paper, and colored in with Old Olive, Regal Rose and Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Markers. Cutting it out and mounting it on a torn corner of Pink Pirouette Cardstock really made it pop.
Don't forget about my Open House next Saturday! :D
ETA: THANK YOU CHERIE! The stamp set is indeed Happiness Shared. :D
For this first one, I wanted to showcase the striking Versa-Shadow technique I learned from Erin Gonzales (check out her blog HERE - it's one of my faves) using the now retired French Filligree. This technique works on a lot of cardstock colors, but there is something about Basic Gray! It's really easy too - just stamp with Whisper White Craft Ink, and highlight with a Versamarker. Easy peasy!
The rose is from the now retired (TOTALLY just blanked out on the name! Good grief. :) ), which we stamped in Jet Black Staz-On on vellum paper, and colored in with Old Olive, Regal Rose and Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Markers. Cutting it out and mounting it on a torn corner of Pink Pirouette Cardstock really made it pop.
Don't forget about my Open House next Saturday! :D
ETA: THANK YOU CHERIE! The stamp set is indeed Happiness Shared. :D
Friday, June 22, 2012
June 22, 2012: Last of the Shabby & Fancy
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This is it - the very last of the Shabby & Fancy cards from my upline's class. I love this one - so much texture!
I hope you have enjoyed these cards from her designs. I have some more of my own class cards to post soon, too. And don't forget about my open house on the 30th! I'll be sending out a lot more information via e-mail this weekend. If you are not on my mailing list, drop me a line HERE and I will add you! :D
I hope you have enjoyed these cards from her designs. I have some more of my own class cards to post soon, too. And don't forget about my open house on the 30th! I'll be sending out a lot more information via e-mail this weekend. If you are not on my mailing list, drop me a line HERE and I will add you! :D
Thursday, June 21, 2012
June 21, 2012: Another Shabby & Fancy Card
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I LOVE this card, another one designed by my upline Heather for her Shabby & Fancy class. Every time I work with Window Sheet, I always think "I really should do this more often!" I love the look, and the dimension, and the shine.
Such a cool card!
Such a cool card!
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