Apothecary Art Artistry Card #4

Last one in this series!
And oh so simple.   I think I'll label this Clean & Simple actually!

So, a white layer on a white base - always classy.......the layer has had the edges distressed with the cutter kit.   I know some of you are a bit funny about that technique ;0 but it does highlight the tone on tone and makes a nice frame for the stamped images.

This is my favourite stamp in the Apothecary set.  You can pop up the centre like I've done here, and it looks fabulous when it's a different colour to the outside as well.

Our new butterfly punches are perfect layered together and would also be nice with a little pearl or rhinestone in the centre of the body......oops forgot to add them before I took the photo!

Stamp Set
Apothecary Art Item #127506 wood or #125527 clear
Cardstock
Whisper White #106549
Baja Breeze #116207
PearPizzazz - retired
Ink
Baja Breeze Classic #126960
Riding Hood Red Classic #126968
Pear Pizzazz - retired
Designer Series Paper
Twitterpated #125406
Accessories
Labels Collection Framelits #125598 with  Big Shot #113439
1" circle punch #119868
Elegant Butterfly punch #127526
Bitty Butterfly punch - Autumn Seasonal Catalogue #129406

So there you have it!  Four gorgeous and very different cards all using the same basic supplies.

Go get yourself some crafting done!
Cheers
Karen

Apothecary Art Artisty Card #3

Still going with this stamp set and framelits.....don't you love that?  You can get so much use out of one bunch of supplies.  Fabulous!

This card looks so different to the previous two, primarily because the colours are so soft.  It's still the same designer series paper though, but this one is in Pear Pizzazz, one of my favourite greens, and retired.....but, a sneaky peeky reveal here....shhhh don't tell anyone......but it's making a comeback!   Shhhhhhhhhh.........

I chose to stamp this image in Pear Pizzazz because there's a lot of leaves and I didn't want to lose their fine lines by colouring them in.   I used a marker to colour the roses.

The little panel of Blushing Bride cardstock with the embossing adds an elegant touch and some extra interest.   Highlighting the sentiment panel with the pearls really makes it pop.  And there's that gorgeous bow again. 


Stamp Set
Apothecary Art (Item #127506 wood or #125527 clear)
Cardstock
Blushing Bride - retired
Whisper White #106549
Early Espresso #121686
Ink
Blushing Bride - marker retired, watch this space!
Pear Pizzazz Classic Ink - retired, but watch this space!
Early Espresso Classic Ink #126974
Designer Series Paper
Twitterpated #125406
Accessories
Labels Collection Framelits #125598 & Elegant Lines Embossing Folder #119277 with  Big Shot #113439
Whisper White Stitched Ribbon - retired
Pearl Basic Jewels #119247

Hope you are enjoying the weekend.
Cheers
Karen

 

Apothecary Art Artistry Card #2

I love this card!   It's so simple but has such a lot of impact with those flowers. 

This particular stamp & coordinating framelit is a good one for journaling so it could easily be added to a scrapbook layout.

Personally, I like the way it frames the flowers.

This angle shows the colours much better.  Can you believe I took the pics in natural light and the same location right after eachother?!  Bizarre

To curl the petals, I gently wrapped them round a kebab stick.  You could use pencil or a stylus just as well.  It's so tactile, I just want to touch the flowers!


Stamp Set
Apothecary Art  #127506 wood or #125527 clear
Curly Cute #121500 wood or #120510 clear
Cardstock
Whisper White #106549
Riding Hood Red #116205
Ink
Red Riding Hood – marker available in Regals set only #119701
Old Olive – marker #100079
Early Espresso Classic Ink #126974
Designer Series Paper
Twitterpated #125406
Accessories
Labels Collection Framelits #125598 & Floral Fusion Sizzlits #115969 with  Big Shot #113439
Pearl Basic Jewels #119247

Thanks for stopping by!
Karen

 

Pear Pizzazz For You

This was a very simple card to make and it turned out to be quite elegant.  Probably a combination of the rhinestones & that gorgeous taffeta ribbon.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Apothecary Art
Cardstock:  Pear Pizzazz, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White
DSP: Twitterpated
Ink:  Basic Grey & Pear Pizzazz
Framelits, Edgelits & Adorning Accents Embossing Folders
Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon
Rhinestones Jewels
1" Circle Punch.

Check out the current Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue to see these products today by clicking on the gadget on the sidebar. 

Have a lovely weekend.
Karen

Twitterpated

That's exactly what I am today - smitten or twitterpated because as you read this I'll be checking in for Convention 2012 in Canberra.

Well, who knew this word meant "smitten"?  But in typical SU fashion, it does reflect the paper design.  This paper is actually our new DSP in the Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue.  It is really pretty, and particularly the one I've used on this project.

I've continued with the Pacific Point base like yesterday - why not, it was already on the desk!  Elements of Style also make a repeat performance in the background and another of the Apothecary Art stamps forms the backdrop for the bird.   Because the stamps coordinate with the Framelits, there's no fussy cutting required making it super fast to get your accent piece on your card & Voila!

I'm having quite an affair with the pleated satin ribbon too.   It's so easy to use and adds lovely detail without the need to tie a knot or a bow. 

Supplies:
Stamp Set:  Apothecary Art, Elements of Style, It's Your Day
Cardstock:  Pacific Point, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White
DSP: Twitterpated
Ink:  Pacific Point, Rose Red & Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Markers
Two Step Bird Punch, Modern Label & Word Window Punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch
Pleated Satin Ribbon in Blushing Bride

Watch this space for Convention news, coming soon!
Cheers
Karen

Happiest Birthday

Apothecary Art & the Framelits Dies are just two of the lovely products in the current Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue.  I've been playing with them a bit this week and have a few cards to show you.
Here's the first one:

The flowers are coloured using our Stampin' Write markers.  I love the look of the Pool Party blue with the other colours.   I've sponged around the edge of the Lucky Limeade layer to give it some extra definition.   The largest image from Elements of Style was used to stamp on the Pacifc Point card base.

I've used the Edgelits & Adorning Accents embossing folders together on the bottom edge of the card.  This is quite tricky!   It helps if your cutting plates are new - mine aren't and they're very bent so it's a bit of a struggle to keep the Edgelit in place.  I find drafting tape works quite well because it's low tack but you still have to remove it carefully otherwise you may tear your cardstock.  I don't think it matters whether you emboss or cut first.  I've done it both ways and it doesn't seem to make much difference.   However, the embossing folder is sized for a US greeting card (5.5" x 4.25") which means it's about 8mm too short for our card width of 148mm.  Technical, I know, but it's still too damn short!   TIP: cut your cardstock to 140mm or 14cm first, then it's much easier to line up to cut & emboss.

Supplies used:
Stamps: Apothecary Art & Elements of Style
Cardstock:  Pacific Point, Lucky Limeade & Watercolour Paper
Ink:  Pacific Point, Black StazOn, Lucky Limeade Stampin' marker & Pool Party Stampin' marker
Big Shot with Framelits Dies, Edgelits & Adorning Accents embossing folders.

Happy Crafting!
Karen