Saturday, January 29, 2022

Simple Embossed Heart Card

Here is a gorgeously, simple embossed heart card made with the new Bouquet of Love Hybrid Embossing folder. I accented this heart and card front with a little Fresh Freesia ink.  So simple, and so impressive!

Measurements:  

  • Thick Basic White: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE
To Make This Card:

  • Fold card in half. Cut and Emboss Heart. 
  • Take cut heart and add a little Fresh Freesia Ink with a Blending Brush.  Attach to inside of card through opening.
  • Add a little light Fresh Freesia ink to outside of card, catching raised images.
  • Finish with scattered InColor Fresh Freesia jewels and Fresh Freesia bow of Open Weave Ribbon.
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Friday, January 28, 2022

Blended/Masked Butterflies + Video

These samples also use the new Butterfly & Flowers Layering Masks! The blue one uses the actual 2 masks and 2 colors to create the simple butterfly.  The purple one steps it up a bit and uses the solid butterfly base with the large floral mask!  I just love the Papaya and Coral combination with a little different layout. So many possibilities!

Measurements:  

  • Pool Party: 1/2 sheet
  • Bermuda Bay: 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Subtles DSP asst: 2" x 3 3/4"
  • Basic White: 3 3/4" x 5"
 

Measurements:  

  • Highland Heather: 1/2 sheet
  • Gorgeous Grape: 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Subtles DSP Asst: 2" x 3 3/4"
  • Basic White: 3 3/4" x 5"

Measurements:  

  • Pale Papaya: 1/2 sheet
  • Subtles DSP Asst: 1/4 sheet
  • Basic White: 3 3/4" x 5"

To Make This Card:

  • Attach coordinating layer to folded card.
  • Attach "solid" butterfly mask near the top of the White piece with removable tape.  Apply lightest ink color to mask with Blending Brush, using a circular motion. If making blue version with "detailed butterfly image remove mask.
  • Next, move mask to "detailed" butterfly image. Look through the stencil to line up the "detailed" butterfly image, attach over sponged image with removable tape. Apply next shade of ink to mask with Blending Brush using circular motion. Remove mask.
  • If trying the stepped up version with the flowers, LEAVE the "solid" butterfly mask in place.  ADD the pattern of your choice over the colored "base".  Tape into place.  Now, apply darker shade over entire butterfly.  Remove both masks.  Tada!!  It's done!  Wasn't that easy, peasy!
  • To finish both cards, attach DSP to bottom of this White layer.  Wrap coordinating ribbon around center, over cut edge. Tie in a bow.  Now, attach to card front.
  • Finish with gems for "bodies".
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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Coral Masked/Blended Flowers

Can you tell I just LOVE these masks!!  There are so many ideas swirling in my head!  I just love this color combination!  That's half the fun!!  Trying new color combinations! Love this coral combination using Calypso Coral and Pale Papaya!  Stay tuned.  Tomorrow video will show you how to use these awesome masks (stencils).

Measurements:  

  • Calypso Coral: 1/2 sheet
  • You're a Peach: 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Vellum: 3 3/8" x 4 5/8"
  • Basic White: 3 3/8" x 4 5/8"
To Make This Card:

  • Attach DSP to folded Calypso Coral card. Attach Vellum, as well.  Be sure to place the adhesive in the center, so it will be hidden by the next layer.
  • Attach "detailed" mask to White piece with removable tape.  Apply Pale Papaya ink to mask with Blending Brush, using a circular motion. Remove mask.
  • Next, move mask to larger floral image.  Line up center circles and attach over sponged image with removable tape. Apply Calypso Coral ink to mask with Blending Brush using circular motion. Remove mask.
  • Now, take this piece center and cut out with largest stitched, scalloped rectangle die.
  • Attach this piec to card with Dimensionals.
  • Finish with new, Iridescent Rhinestones!
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Clean & Simple Daffodil Card

I LOVE this FREE Daffodil Afternoon DSP!!  The background is Vanilla, so the colors are so soft and soothing! This quick card could be used for so many occasions!!


Measurements:  

  • Basic Black: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE
  • Daffodil Afternoon DSP (N) (SAB): 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Very Vanilla: 4" x 5 1/4"
  • Crushed Curry: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
To Make This Card:

  • Cut largest Scalloped Rectangle from the Contour Dies from Crushed Curry.  Attach to folded Basic Black card.
  • Cut the "bordered Daffodils" from the next Scalloped Rectangle.  Mount this on top.
  • Add the Vanilla layer to the inside of card.  Stamp as shown with stamps from the Daffodil Daydream stamp set.
  • Finish with a bow of Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon and a new, Brass Butterfly inside.
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