SUO Challenge #65

The theme for this challenge is "Going Green".   With St. Patrick's day in March and the spring time approaching in the northern hemisphere, it's a good challenge. (SUO blog HQ is in the U.S.)

Of course for us Aussies, we're really going autumn!  But I don't mind flip-flopping my challenges as long as I'm making something.

This was a great card for using up scraps.  Yay me!   And it may also pass for a male card.  I almost stuck a wasabi dahlia on, but caught myself in time and switched it for a button.  Yay me again!!

Supplies: 
Stamps:  Make a Cake #126742 & Fabulous Phrases #120501
Cardstock: Very Vanilla
Ink:  Old Olive
Paper: Assorted DSP - yes, they're all Stampin' Up! Some are retired though :(
Tools: Big Shot & Hearts a Flutter Framelits & Bitty Banners Framelits
Accessories: Lucky Limeade Bakers Twine & Soft Subtles button in Certainly Celery.

Have a super Wednesday!
Cheers
Karen

Heat & Stick Technique

Here's a card made using the Delicate Doilies stamp set with heat and stick powder. 

First, stamp the image in Versamark and sprinkle the H&S powder over the top.   Next, heat it till the powder turns to liquid.  Sprinkle glitter over the top and heat again briefly to set.

I love the effect this gives, but it can be a little tempermental so it's worth trying it out first to see how your stamp works.  Fine details are easily lost, so make sure you are using superfine glitter.

The DSP is Mocha Morning Specialty - it makes me sad just looking at it because it's retired :(  If this was a touchy screen you could feel the flocking on the paper!   The Organza ribbon & faceted button (both current) add an elegant finish.  A perfect wedding or engagement card, me thinks!

Thanks for stopping by!
Karen

Shining the Spotlight on Pleasant Poppies

The Spotlighting technique is a great way to focus attention on one aspect of an image.

It works particularly well with large stamps and you can also spotlight more than one area.

This card uses the Pleasant Poppies background stamp in Garden Green ink.   I've stamped the image a second time on a piece of scrap and coloured it with markers, punched it out and mounted it on dimensionals.   The ribbon was an afterthought because I had an ink stain! 

Happy days!
Karen

Spritzing Like Crazy

This card was inspired by Sara Gardner via Shelli's blog, here.

I've used the Stampin' Spritzer bottle (#126185, 2 bottles for $4.95!) filled with Isocol (rubbing alcohol) and Pacific Point reinker.   I mix it a bit randomly, so it's a surprise every time!  But you can do it in a measured way if you want consistent colour.

I've also used the Colour Spritzer tool (#107066) with the Calypso Coral marker.  I do love this look but it can be a temperamental tool so you have to play around until you get the marker in the right posi, but it's definitely worth the effort.

The stamps are from our current SAB promotion - Vintage Verses.  And of course, how did I live without those butterflies?  Isn't the little one cute in vellum?

Happy Tuesday!
Karen

I'm Back!

I've been so busy with Stamp University that I've neglected my blog!

So I thought I'd post some of the projects that were on display last Saturday at the event.  If you came along, thank you!  I hope you found it informative and fun, as well as a useful craft resource that you'll be able to re-visit over and over again.   Part 2 is coming so hang on to your hats! 

This sample uses the Stamp-a-ma-jig to get perfect positioning of the banner stamps & hearts (from Hearts a Flutter, #129252 clear).  And I couldn't do without the coordinating Framelits to cut out the stamped images (#130159). The DSP is More Amore Specialty #129309.  So pretty! 

What do you think of my curly dangly hearts?   They're easy to make with the small heart punch and a thin strip of cardstock that you curl round a toothpick.  

And just a reminder that you can bundle the stamps & framelits for a discount, item # 131097, which saves you around $12.

Happy Monday
Cheers
Karen

Mojo Monday 279

I almost made a male card.......until the flower that is!   

I like the simplicity of this card though.  And yes, I could've added a masculine embellishment - our wood buttons for example!  Doh!  But those lacy soft flowers from the current mini are so gorgeous I added it almost without noticing!

Supplies:
Stamp Set:  Fabulous Phrases
Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Early Espresson & Midnight Muse
DSP: Comfort Cafe
Big Shot & Bitty Banners Framelits.
Scallop oval punch & large scallop oval punch.
Vanilla Flower Trim - just trim one flower off the length & adhere with a dimensional.

Have a super day!
Cheers
Karen