Triple Fold Out Card with Beautiful Memories

Today the sun was shining and the snow was melting.  It's not yet spring, but it sure feels like it. In another week the clocks will go back and the days will be longer  Spring officially arrives on March 21. These warmer weather conditions inspired me to play with the Beautiful Memories stamp set, because the images remind me of warm summer days spent at the beach.

Plus I felt like watercoloring and these images are perfect for this.

I have seen the triple fold out card on Pinterest and Jan Brown, a UK demonstrator, did a video on this fold. I decided to use this fold to showcase all the images in one card.

Since the images reflect a day at the beach, I wanted the colours to be soft, and muted.  So I chose Mint Macaron for the card base and matting, with Garden Lane as the coordinating DSP.

All the images were stamped on Whisper White card stock and coloured with SU Markers and an Aquapainter in order to obtain the soft watercolor effect I was looking for.The images were  either die cut with the Stitched Rectangle die of the Sweetly Stitched Die.

Once finished, the folds are kept closed with 1/4" Mint Macaron textile ribbon which is adhered to the top of the A2 card, and inserted under the top panel before being tied at the side.  In future card with this fold this ribbon would be wrapped around the folds only.  See below.

The triple folds are adhered to the top of a regular A2 card which is also made using Mint Macaron with Garden Lane DSP.

Open the first fold and the first image is revealed. This image is die cut using Stitched Rectangle die

The next opened fold reveals these sweet children holding pails ready to make sand castles. Stitched So Sweetly die used here

 

The Four Panel card is open.

The last fold reveals an image that invokes an emotional response in myself. Stitched So Sweetly die also used to die cut this image.

Supplies Used:
Stamp:  Beautiful Memories
Inks:  Black Memento, SU Markers of various colours
Papers:  Mint Macaron, Whisper White, Garden Lane DSP
Accessories:  1/4" Mint Macaron textile ribbon, Stitched Rectangle die, Stitched So Sweetly dies, Dimensionals, Aquapainter

Peaceful Place- another catalogue sneak peak

In less than a week the new Occasions catalogue and Sale-a-bration go live.  Today's post gives you another sneak peak not only of a stamp set, but also of an embossing folder as well as rectangular framelits.  All will be available for ordering January 3rd, 2019.

If Watercoloring is not your fort, I have designed some other cards that need no coloring on your part (other than the ink used of course)

My most favourite method is Watercoloring, so I'll start with that method.

Using the stamparatus I stamped the image with a permanent ink (Stazon or Memento) on watercolor paper (the rough side).

When the ink was dry, I used an aqua painter and ink pads to apply the following  colors over the stamped images - Old Olive and Mossy Meadow on the trees and grassy banks, Balmy Blue for the water and sky, Crumb Cake and Soft Suede for the banks and tree trunks, and Smokey slate for the rocks.  I also added some Highland Heather and Daffodil Delight to the sky with some reflections in the water.

Once dry, I added some glue from the fine tipped glue pen on the water.  This dries glossy making the water look wet.

Tearing is something I have not done for quite some time, but this technique suits the image. The torn edges were sponged with Basic Gray ink. 

Dimensionals were used to adhere this to the card front

Whisper White card stock, embossed with the new Lace Dynamic Embossing folder, was adhered to an Old Olive card base.  But, before adhering it  I added some 3/8" shiny Pear Pizzazz ribbon near the bottom.

I deliberately left a sentiment off the front allowing me to use the card for a number of different occasions.

Supplies Used:

Stamp:  Peaceful Place

Inks:  Black Memento , Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Smoky Slate, Highland Heather, Daffodil Delight, Basic Gray

Papers:  Old Olive, Whisper White, Watercolor paper

Accessories: Lace Dynamic embossing folder (new), 3/8" shiny Pear Pizzazz ribbon, Aqua painter, Dimensionals, Fine tipped glue pen.

Another way to use this stamp set is no coloring at all.  Do I hear yeah????

I used my stamparatus to stamp several different colors of  monochromatic images of the Peaceful Place stamp set.  With the one stamped with Mossy Meadow I used the new rectangular framelits to make a trilayer card.

The card base is Soft Suede, with Soft Suede layers between the layers.  I added two leaves punched with the Leaf punch and a sentiment notched at one end at the bottom.

I used Mossy Meadow to stamp this image, but any color could be used.  Here are some samples:

This image was stamped with Highland Heather and adhered behind a  circular aperture  die cut in the card front which is embossed with the lines and stripes embossing folder.  When I applied the glue to the water the color ran so I will be careful of that in the future.

Balmy Blue was used to stamp this image and then I die cut it with an Oval Framelit and adhered it to a top fold Whisper White card base.

My last sample has not been converted into a card.  I stamped it in Mint Macaron

Stay tuned for cards with the little squirrel on it.

Best of Flowers Birthday - Red Hot Sketch Challenge #79

The day started out overcast with some snow flurries, but now the sun is shining and I am again hopeful spring is around the corner.  I can hardly wait to get out into my garden and see my flowers start to bloom. This card, done for the Red Hot Sketch Challenge here features one of my favourite flower stamps, the hydrangea.  I was so sad when it was retired!  But it's back, in a smaller version, with the 25 year anniversary stamp set "Best of Flowers".

 

The image was coloured with SU markers and an Aqua painter.

Stamps: Best of Flowers, Curly Cute

Inks: Black Stazon, SU markers (Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Always Artichoke), Primrose Pink

Papers: Primrose Pink, Whisper White, Print Poestry DSP stack

Accessories: 2 1/2" circle punch, Scallop circle die #2, Mat pack & Paper piercer, Apothecary Accent framelits, Large rhinestones, Aqua painter, dimensionals.

Bunny in an Egg - Mojo Monday 283

I haven't done the sketch challenge with Mojo Monday for a while, but this week I liked the layout for an Easter card that I was thinking of. Plus there's a contest on the blog as well - a Verve stamp - one for every 50 entrants.  Do I feel lucky today?
Here is my card:

 

Stamp:  Everybunny, Bloomin' Marvelous (SAB)

Inks: Black Stazon, SU markers, Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Summer Starfruit, Daffodil Delight, Pretty in Pink

Papers: Marina Mist, Whisper White, Sunshine and Sprinkles DSP, Pretty in Pink DSP, Tea for Two DSP, Old Olive

Accessories:  2 1\2" circle punch, 1 3/4 by 7/8" Oval punch, Mat pack & Paper piercer, Bird Builder punch, Aqua painter, rhinestones

By the Tide - birthday Technostamper challenge 248

We got a lot of snow today, but I have a wonderful neighbour and son.  My neighbour brought his snowblower over, and because it kept snowing, my son had to shovel an hour later.  Tomorrow the forecast is for freezing rain.  Yuck!!  I'd love to be some place warm right now and go scuba diving just to see some fish.  That was the inspiration for the card I made for the TSS Lunchtime challenge here 
So glad you`re back!

 

I put the sketch on its side to make this card.

The base of the card is Not Quite Navy card stock, layered with Whisper White, and then layered with another layer of Whisper White.  This third layer was stamped randomly with the stamps from the By the Tide stamp set using Not Quite Navy ink.

The 4th layer was a smaller Whisper White panel embossed with the Chevron folder and matted with Not Quite Navy.  The DSP layer along the bottom is from the color pack and it's also matted with Not Quite Navy.

All edges are sponged with Not Quite Navy ink.

The image was stamped using Black Stazon ink onto a Whisper white oval, die cut using the Ovals framelits.  The perch was colored using SU markers and an Aqua painter.  The edges were sponged using Not Quite Navy ink and then pierced using the mat pack &; paper piercer.  I also pierced the Not Quite Navy Oval mat.  The sentiment was stamped directly underneath the Perch.

This Oval unit was attached to the rest of the card using dimensionals.

To bring in a little color from the Perch, I attached a piece of Daffodil Delight rick rack which was 

die cut using the Tasteful Trim die.

Stamps: By the Tide, Petite Pairs

Inks: Not Quite Navy, SU Markers

Papers: Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Not Quite Navy Designer Paper, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Ovals framelits, Tasteful trim die, Mat pack & Paper piercer, Aqua painter, dimensionals, Chevron folder

The Bells of Christmas - The Paper Players #110

The temperature has sure cooled down.  Last night I had to put on a jacket while I was outside.  I know there are still hot days ahead, but the nights are cool - great for sleeping.
Market is finished for me, but I have many craft shows booked up until Dec. 3 - so I need a lot of Christmas cards.
This card was made for the challenge with The Paper Players here

 

Technique: 

Image:  The image was stamped with Black Stazon on Whisper White card stock, and colored with SU watercolor pencils, blending with odorless paint thinner.  Crystal Effects was applied to the bells and the berries.

The Holiday Ornament framelits was used to die cut the image, and the edges sponged with Real Red ink.

Using dimensionals the ornament shaped image was applied to a Whisper White panel embossed with the Square lattice embossing folder.  I then placed a bow of Cherry cobbler baker's twine at the neck of the ornament.

Sentiment: Stamped with Basic Black, and die cut using the Labels framelits and applied to the lower end of the image panel.  A rhinestone completed the image panel.

Stamps: Bells & Boughs, Many More Messages

Inks: Black Stazon, Basic Black, SU watercolor pencils, Real Red

Papers: Real Red, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Candlelight Christmas paper

Accessories: Holiday Ornament framelits, Labels framelits, Square lattice folder, Chevron folder, Cherry cobbler baker's twine, rhinestone, Odorless paint thinner (non SU), dimensionals,

Sending Christmas Wishes - Sunny Challenges & Creations

This is the first time I have done a challenge with Sunny Challenges and Creations here  but the challenge is dear to my heart as I am getting ready for craft shows.  The challenge is to use the sketch with a Christmas theme.
Here is my card:

 

Technique:

The base of the card is Gumball Green card stock, which is layered with Whisper White , the edges of which are sponged with Gumball Green ink.  The Designer paper is Be of Good Cheer, which I embossed with the Snowflurries folder, then added dazzling diamonds to the center of the flakes.

A piece of 3/8" stitched Gumball green ribbon was placed about 1 1/4" from the bottom edge of the designer paper.

Image: The snowman image was stamped with Black Stazon on Whisper White, and colored with watercolor pencils blending with odorless paint thinner.  Dazzling diamonds created a bit of sparkle around the snowman's body and under his feet.  After sponging all the edges with Cherry Cobbler ink, the image panel was matted with Cherry Cobbler card stock. The bottom portion was punched with the scallop border punch, and the scallops pricked with the paper pricker.  This panel was attached to the designer paper with dimensionals.

Sentiment:  The sentiment, from Joyous Celebration, was stamped using Cherry Cobbler ink on Whisper White card stock.  It was punched with a small oval punch, the edges inked with Cherry Cobbler, and then layered on top of a 1" DSP circle, and then on a 1 3/4 by 7/8" cherry cobbler oval punch. A rhinestone was placed at either end of the oval. I lowered the sentiment unit as indicated on the placement on the sketch so as not to obscure the embossed snowflake on the designer paper.

Stamps: Snow Much Fun, Joyous Celebration

Inks: Black Stazon, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Watercolor pencils

Papers: Gumball Green, Whisper White, Be of Good cheer designer paper, cherry cobbler

Accessories: Snowfurries folder, Small oval punch, 1 3/4 by 7/8" oval punch, 1" circle punch, Scallop edge punch, Mat pack & paper piercer, dazzling diamonds, 3/8" Gumball green stitched satin ribbon, rhinestones, dimensionals, Odorless paint thinner & stubbies (non SU)

Snowbuddy Likes Me - Technostamper #233

What a beautiful day today.  We had a storm over the weekend and it cleared the heat and the humidity from the air.  I went for a long walk along the riverand  watched some boats go through the Locks.  Just pleasant holiday stuff! Also did some gardening as the rain played havoc with some of the blooms.
Last night another bat got into the house, but my son took care of it by himself.  Bat man!!!!  He felt very bady that when he hit the bat with a broom he broke or injured the bat's wing. He's in my flower bed right now, and we're hoping he'll recover and fly off once it gets dark.  Time will tell.
Apparently August is bat month, and I have heard of many local homes, including a long term care facility, that have had bat visitations.
Back in the craft room making Christmas cards - quite a mental shift.
This card is for the Technostamper sketch challenge here

The card base is Cherry Cobbler card stock layered with Very Vanilla which I inked and embossed with iridescent ice embossing folder.  First I brayered Gumball Green ink onto the Lines embossing folder (on the front side).  After running it through the Big Shot, I immediately sprinkled Iridescent Ice embossing folder on the inked paper and heat embossed.  Here is a close up of this technique:

The image was stamped with Black Stazon and colored with SU markers and a combination of an Aqua painter and blender pen.  The panel was pricked using the mat pack & paper piercer. 
For the sentiment I wanted to do something different.  It was stamped on Whisper White card stock and because I didn't have a punch large enough,  I used the Label framelit to cut it.

 

Stamp: Snow Much Fun
Inks: Black Stazon, SU markers, Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler
Papers: Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Be of Good Cheer designer paper
Accessories: Aqua painter, Blender pen, Mat pack & paper piercer, Labels framelits, Lines embossing folder, Iridescent Ice embossing powder, dimensionals

Warm Winter Wishes - Sketch Frenzy Friday

It's seems somewhat ironic to wish someone warm winter wishes when it's still summer, but if I'm to be ready for some big craft shows in Sept. & Oct. I need to be starting now.
Today is Friday and time for another mini blog hop with Sketch Frenzy Friday.
Today's sketch is by Robbie

The image was stamped with Black Stazon ink and coloured with watercolor pencils and blended with mineral spirits.
Some pricking was done in the corners of the image panel and well above the sentiment. The Vanilla hodgepodge ribbon embellishment was covered with crystal effects and then covered with silver glitter.  When dried it was attached to the ribbon.

Stamp: Winter Memories
Inks: Black Stazon, watercolor pencils, Basic Black
Papers: Whisper White, Real Red, Candlelight Christmas designer series paper
Accessories: Mineral spirits (non SU), stubbie (non SU), 1/4" Real Red grosgrain ribbon (retired), Vanilla Hodgepodge hardware, Silver glitter (retired), Dazzling diamonds, mat pack & paper piercer, Crystal Effects

Now it's your turn to create something using Robbie's sketch.  Then upload it to the Sketch Frenzy Friday homepage here .  Then visit the blogs of the other team members - and don't forget to leave comments.
Your next stop is Patrice's blog here

Stay safe, and I'll see you next week.

Take it To Heart Thank You -TSS 219

This week I have been trying to use as many of the retired stamps, designer papers, accessories, etc as possible.  Today I made a card for the Technostamper sketch challenge, but missed the linky deadline.  I hate when that happens, but it is all my fault because I dawdled making the card.
Although I missed the linky for TSS I would like to share my card with you.

The image was stamped with Black Stazon ink and colored with markers and an Aquabrush.  The flowers were colored with Wild Wisteria, the leaves Lucky Limeade, the bird Calypso Coral and Soft Suede.  A bit of dazzling details was applied to the flowers just to add a little bling.

Here's the complete recipe:
Stamps: Take it To Heart, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Inks: Black Stazon, SU markers (Wild Wisteria, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke, Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight)
Papers: Wild Wisteria, Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Sweet Shop designer series paper
Accessories: Heart edgelits, Finial Press embossing folder, Aquabrush, Dazzling details, large pearls, Modern Label Punch, Small oval punch (retired), 3/4" Calypso Coral ruffled taffeta ribbon

Poppy Mother's Day Card - Sketch Frenzy Friday

It's Friday, and that means its time for another mini blog hop with Sketch Frenzy Friday (SFF).

Today's sketch is by Deb Currier

I've been busy getting Mother's Day cards done, so that's what the focus of today's card is. The stamp set that I'm using today will be retiring the end of May, and I will be sad to see it go.

Stamps: Happiness Shared, Messages for Mom
Inks: Black Stazon, Basic Black, SU markers for the watercoloring
Papers: Poppy Parade, Whisper White, Attic Boutique designer paper
Accessories: Aqua painter, Antique wallpaper embossing folder, rhinestones, 3/8" white taffeta ribbon, dazzling details

Your next stop on the tour is Patrice's blog here.  Then visit the blogs of the other team members.  Their names and addresses are in the sidebar of this blog and the home page.  And don't forget to leave comments.

Now its time for you to try the sketch.  Once you have completed a card or project upload it to the SFF homepage here

Hope you have a wonderful day and see you next week.