Lime

I'm taking a break from the Turnabout series to play with one of Seth Apter's new Baked Velvet Texture embossing powders . . .

 . . . the light colored focal panel has been embossed in his new Lime Velvet powder.  As with some of the other colors in this new line of powders, it's a lighter color than I expected and I decided ask Seth a few questions about the results I was getting.  I thought a tongue-in-cheek card illustrating the lightness of the Lime would be fun to send.  Seth is such a gentleman as well as a hands-on creator who stands behind his product array.  His emails to me indicate he cares very much about what customers think of his signature line.

It has been an interesting exchange and I am more than ever a fan of his work and artistry.  How I love doing business with people I respect . . .

Cardstock:   Bazzill Pear, Strathmore #100 Bristol, Ultimate White 

Stamps:       Carabelle Texture in My Journal 

Inks:             ColorBox Black, Hero Black

Emb Powder:   Seth Apter Baked Velvet: Lime, Eclipse

Dies:            Seth Apter Robo Bar, Coffee Ring                       

Doo Dads:    Inkssentials Enamel Accents: Black       

Happy

The background on this one is such a stunner that I did the absolute minimum in

covering it up . . .

 This card is another example of Concord and 9th's Turnabout series.  But this design  is from a stencil!  Unlike the stamp sets in the Turnabout line, the stencils don't require a MISTI positioner - only inks, sponge dauber or brayer, and cardstock are required. 

The method is the same as for the Turnabout stamp sets:  fasten down a 6" square piece of cardstock with removable tape.  Position the lower right corner of the stencil over the lower right corner of the cardstock and sponge/daub on the first color.  Wipe off the stencil, rotate it clockwise to the next corner, and once again, re-position the lower right corner over the lower right corner of the cardstock.  Sponge on the second color.  Repeat twice more with additional colors.

Right now, Concord and 9th has two Roundabout stencil sets available.  They introduce new stamps and stencils on the 9th of every month, so I am crossing fingers that more choices will appear soon!

Cardstock:   Bazzill Rain Forest, Strathmore Ultimate White

Stamps:       Hero “Happy”

Inks:             Ancient Page Mandarin, Sage, Pine, Cardinal, Distress

                     Barn Door

Emb Powder:   B’Muse Ruby Red

Dies:            DieNamics Wonky Stitch Rectangle Stax, Tim Holtz Holiday

                     Greens-Mini   

Stencil:        Concord & 9^th Faceted Turnabout Stencils

Doo Dads:    Adirondack Acrylics Pesto

It's Your Day

 . . . and the fun with the Roundabout system goes on!  Hope you're enjoying the results, because I am having a really good time producing them!

The background on this one is the same one used on the previous post - I just changed up the colors for a slightly different feel . . . the frame around the stamped panel was cut out four times, stacked and glued together, and then the inside scalloped edges were colored with a blue marker in order to add a little definition.

Cardstock:   Bazzill Great Lakes, Strathmore Ultimate White 

Stamps:       Concord & 9^th Semi-circle Turnabout, CC Rubber Stamps

                     Fibers, Stampin’ Up It’s Your Day!

Inks:             Distress Twisted Citron, Faded Jeans, Mustard Seed,

                     Festive Berries

Emb Powder:   Stamp A Mania Desert Sky, Judikins White Diamond

Dies:            Waffle Flower Lacy Layers, Poppy Pinpoint Rings, Lychee

                     Flower Stitched Circles, Memory Box font Alphabet Soup,

                     DieVersions font Noodles                

Doo Dads:    Metalix Ultra Fine Glitter Moondust          

YAY!

The happy background on this Turnabout design was so much fun to do.  I have the utmost admiration for the genius who figured out how to put this system together . . .

I had thought that die cutting the "YAY!" in a glittery silver would make it stand out against the rather busy pattern, but such was not the case.  So I inked up some cardstock in the darkest color I used in the background and die cut another Yay!  After offsetting it slightly from the silver word, it does show up better, especially when elevated with some pop dots . . .

Cardstock:   Bazzill Kachina       

Stamps:       Concord & 9^th Semi-circle Turnabout

Inks:             Distress Twisted Citron, Peacock Feathers, Dusty Concord,

                     Hero Butter Bar, ColorBox Silver

Emb Powder:   WOW Silver Sparkle

Dies:            Mama Elephant Femme Frames, Concord & 9^th Yay 

                     set                    

Doo Dads:    Stampendous Diamond Dots, Basics Rhinestones

                     Aquamarine      

Everything Green

I don't often work with shiny metallic cardstock, but I made an exception for this card . . .

As the Irish are traditionally great workers of metal, I thought some intricate metallic accents would work well here.  However, the glare made the photography even more of a challenge than usual and it's hard to see some of the lovely details.  Nonetheless, a very Happy St Patrick's Day to one and all!

Cardstock:   Bazzill Rain Forest, Strathmore Ultimate White, Generic

                     Metallic Silver      

Stamps:       Peddler’s Pack Shamrock Background, Studio G

                     “Everything Green”

Inks:             VersaFine Olympia Green

Emb Powder:   WOW Clear Matte Dull

Dies:            Mama Elephant Peek A Frame, Cheapo Dies Lucky

                     Clover, Clover Flourish, Stampin’ Up Lakeside Framelets,

                     Impression Obsession Shamrock                       

Emb Folder: Darice Crackle

Stitched Together

The background on this one is another Turnabout design, called Stitched . . .

 . . . I love the homey, happy feeling it gives.  As with most of the other Turnabout sets, there are as many as four colors that can be used.  The set comes with two images - an outer ring and the central circle.  Each can stand on its own, but they also make a great overall background when used together.  LOTS of options!

Cardstock:   Strathmore #80 Premium White   

Stamps:       Concord & 9^th Stitched Turnabout

Inks:             Distress Salty Ocean, Festive Berries, Mowed Lawn,

                     Carved Pumpkin, ColorBox Frost White

Emb Powder:   Sweet Stamps Fine Detail White

Dies:            Lil Inkers Stitched Mats: Rectangles, Memory Box

                     Stitched Buttons             

Doo Dads:    Inkssentials Enamel Accents: Black       

Sparkle

This card shows the second design available in the Wreath Turnabout stamp set that I posted on Monday's blog . . . 

The two design options share many of the same images but as the sizes of the leaves vary greatly, the end results couldn't be more different.  How I love getting lots of choices in one package!

Cardstock:   Bazzill Rain Forest, Strathmore Ultimate White

Stamps:       Concord & 9^th Wreath Turnabout, Outlines Bits & Pieces:

                     Set 6, Angel Co “Sparkle”

Inks:             ColorBox Gold, Archival Fern Green, Leaf Green, Ancient

                     Page Plum Wine

Emb Powder:   Ranger Gold, Stampendous Shabby White, Judikins

                         White Diamond

Dies:            DieNamics In & Out Stitched Rounded Square, Papertrey

                     Ink Bitty Button Stacks             

Doo Dads:    Stamp Oasis Heat and Stick, USArt Quest Crystal Effectz

                     Opal Essence    

A Delight

This design shows one of the two options available in the Wreath Turnabout stamp set . . .

 . . . the open wreath is especially quick and easy to do - but then all of the designs I've played with so far have been just that:  quick and easy to do!   I like this one because I can add text, a flower, or another image in the center.

My next post will show the other design option provided in the Wreath set . . .

Cardstock:   Bazzill Dark Rosey, Strathmore Ultimate White

Stamps:       Concord & 9^th Wreath Turnabout and text

Inks:             Vivid Olive, Tea Rose, Taupe, ColorBox Gold

Emb Powder:   Ranger Gold

Dies:            Spellbinders Standard Circles Large, Gina K Loopy Circle,

                     Sizzix Leaf Chain, Mama Elephant Dainty Bow

Doo Dads:    Mark Richards Metals Gold