Dandy Garden DSP background

 Some DSP's are more challenging to work with than others, and that was the case with the Dandy Garden DSP.

And a challenge is a challenge, so here is the outcome

The background was created using the Tailor's Tag punch and select patterns from the Dandy Garden DSP - mainly the patterns featuring the Misty Moonlight and Bumblebee colours.

These punched pieces were adhered to a piece of Misty Moonlight card stock leaving a small border between them - creating a mosaic pattern.  This was matted with a Whisper White layer which was then adhered to a Misty Moonlight card base.

In the center was placed one of the elements from Dandy laser cut paper, which was embossed with gold embossing powder.  In the center of this was add a die cut circle of Misty Moonlight with a sentiment white embossed on it.  

Off to the side is a layered  Dragonfly, the larger image punched with the Dragonflys punch from the Dandy Garden DSP.  The small lacy image was from the Dandy Laser Cut Paper.  These 2 layers were adhered together at the body of this insect.

In the center was added some 3/8" Misty Moonlight ribbon, and a bow made with the same ribbon was added to the left side of the central circle.

To finish the card, some gold metallic gems were added in the center of the card and to the upper right.

Supplies Used:

Stamp:  Dragonfly Garden

Inks:  Versa Mark

Papers:  Misty Moonlight, Whisper White, Dandy Garden DSP, Dandy Laser Cut Paper

Accessories:  Tailor's Tag punch, Dragonflies punch, Layered Circle dies, 3/8" Misty Moonlight ribbon, Gold embossing powder.m

You Are an Inspiration - Fab Friday #205

 For the sketch challenge #204 at Fab Friday, I thought I would feature the Flowers and Field DSP, one of the FREE Sale-a-bration offerings with a $60 purchase.

The use of this SAB DSP was inspired by the little white Daisies looking so cheerful on the black back ground.  They were the inspiration for the Daisy embellishments as well.

Following the sketch, on a Thick Whisper White card stock base was added some Just Jade card stock upon which was added an identical piece of the DSP, only the 2 were off set from each other.

To subdue the somewhat over powering and strong colours of the DSP, I added some Vellum on top of it.

The sentiment, from Dragonfly Garden, was embossed with Black embossing powder on a piece of So Saffron card stock and die cut with a Stitched So Sweetly die. It was adhered to the upper right of the card.

Non SU punches were used to make three daisies and their leaves,  Each daisy consists of 1 whisper white punched flower as well as 2 Old Olive leaves and a small So Saffron circle center. 

After adding the Daisies around the sentiment (as well as the bottom left), some Shimmer Crystal Effects was added to provide glitter as well as increased stability.

Supplies Used:

Stamp:  Dragonfly Garden

Ink:  Versa Mark

Papers:  Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Field and flowers DSP (SAB), Just Jade, So Saffron, Old Olive, Vellum

Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly Die, Black embossing powder, Glimmer Crystal Effects, Dimensionals, 1/4" circle punch, Non SU Punches (daisy, leaves). Dimensionals.

Dragonfly Garden using Emboss Resist

For this card using the Dragonfly Garden stamp set alone, the emboss resist technique was  used.

On a 3 3/4 by 5" piece of Whisper White card stock, the images and sentiment were stamped with Versa Mark ink and embossed with White Embossing Powder.

Using sponges, the following colours were applied over the embossed images covering the entire card stock piece:   Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Balmy Blue and Night of Navy. When finished a soft cloth was used to wipe over the entire surface

This piece was matted with a 4 b y 5 1/4" piece of Whisper White and then added to a Night of Navy card base.

A bow of 1/4" rumpled Whisper White ribbon was adhered to the bottom of the embossed flowers and retired embellishments added.

Another Dragonfly Card

 Previously I posted a card made with the Dragonfly bundle and indicated I would post more.

Today I am posting two different cards.

The main image is stamped with Mossy Meadow ink on a Whisper White panel the back ground of which was sponged with Balmy Blue ink. After matting it with Mossy Meadow cardstock it was added to the card front with dimensionals.  Before adding it some braided Mossy Meadow trim and bow was added to the bottom.

Three different patterns of the coordinating DSP, notched at one end were added below the matted panel on the card front.

The Basic Black card base was matted with Whisper White and then Balmy Blue.  The Balmy Blue layer was stamped all over with the small dragonfly stamp.

The Dragon fly punch also has a smaller dragon fly aperture.  This smaller dragon fly was punched and added to the top of the panel.

Dragonfly Garden Card Samples

 The Dragonfly Garden bundle is part of the Dandy Garden Suite which includes the Garden Wishes Bundle, The Suite also includes the Dandy Laser-cut Paper, Dandy Garden Memories & More Card Pack, Dandy Garden Memories & More Cards & Envelopes, Lady bug Trinkets, Mossy Meadow Braided Linen Trim, and Dandy Garden DSP.

The card samples today were made using the Dragonfly Garden Bundle using the trinkets and DSP.

I will be posting one card at a time.

Image of flower stamped onto a strip of Whisper White with the back ground sponged lightly with Balmy Blue ink - with the new sponges.  Stampin' blends wee used to colour the image.  This panel was matted with Basic Black before being added to the DSP on the card front.  1/4" Old Olive ribbon and bow was added to the bottom of the matted panel before it was added with dimensionals.

Two dragon flies were stamped and coloured on a separate piece of Whisper White card stock, punched with the Dragonfly punch and adhered to the card front on the panel with the body only.

Some Proud Peacock rhinestones were randomly added to the card front.