Japan

Blue Ribbon #8      OTHER CATEGORY

“Other” is a category that allows you to do anything you like.  Asian themes are my favorites, because I seem to have very good luck in turning out something I really like with them . . .

The kimono was made from Washi strips added to cardstock and then die cut.  The metallic gold background was way too garish, so I toned it down by covering it with wispy Japanese rice paper.  This reduced the glare to a glimmer and pleased me very much . . .

Cardstock:   Bazzill Raven, Metallic Gold, Paper Arts Dragonfly      

Stamps:       Tin Can Mail Asian Symbols, Unknown “Japan”

Inks:             Superior India Ink Black

Emb Pwdr:   Ranger Gold

Dies:            Michael Strong Kimono, Spellbinders Gold Corner

Sets One, Goodculler Stitched Rectangles     

Doo Dads:    Assorted Washi Tapes, American Crafts Gold

Medium Glitter Brad, Toothpick, Black and Gold Fibers  

Get Well Soon

Blue Ribbon #7     GET WELL CATEGORY

Green is such a calming color that I felt it would work well for a Get Well card . . .

I made the shimmering silver dots by stenciling a snowfall background and then dusting with silver leaf while the paste was still wet.  Once dry, I used a soft cosmetic brush to remove the excess.  Easy and fun!

Cardstock:   Canson Aquarelle #90, Bazzill Parakeet 

Stamps:       Stampin Up “Get Well Soon”, KaiserCraft Marble

Inks:             Ancient Page Leaf Green, Pine, Sage, ColorBox 

Frost White

Emb Pwdr:   Ranger Clear, ColorBox Frost White

Dies:            Yalatan Stitched Tags, Impression Obsession Vase

Set, Memory Box Gerber Stems, Cheery Lynn Tiny

Flower Kit                

Stencil:        Honey Bee Scattered Leaves Background, Simon

Says Falling Snow

Doo Dads:    Embossing paste, Gilding Leaf Silver, Nicole jute 

Lime, Wink of Stella Clear

My Treasures

Blue Ribbon #6     ART CARD CATEGORY

The Art Card category gives me free rein to do whatever I want, so I went to town with this one . . .

All of the elements came from a collection compiled over many years.  Putting them on view instead of hiding them in a box kept in a drawer seemed like a good idea . . .

Cardstock:   Bazzill Raven, Rice Paper, Canson Aquarelle #90       

Inks:             ColorBox Gold

Dies:            DieVersions Noodles font, TEMU “Happy”,

Doo Dads:    Gold Thread, assorted embellishments  

Sweet

Blue Ribbon #5     BABY CATEGORY

The layout on this one was greatly inspired by the packaging for the heart and onesie die set . . .

Baby cards don’t always have to be done in pink, blue, or yellow . . . I think Kraft and cream do the job nicely!

Cardstock:   Marcos Jute, Strathmore #100 Bristol Vellum   

Stamps:       Cloud 9 Baby Sweet

Inks:             Distress Brushed Corduroy

Emb Pwdr:   Vippies Transcendence

Dies:            TEMU Baby Love, Top Dog Baby on Board, Arich 

Rounded Corners Stitched Rectangles             

Emb Fldr:     TEMU Dream Grass Pattern

Doo Dads:    May Arts Jute         

Blessings

Blue Ribbon # 4     ANNIVERSARY CATEGORY

Gold was my theme for the day when I did this one . . .

 . . . paired with rust,  burgundy, and some stenciled paste, I was quite happy with the results . . .

Cardstock:   Bazzill Ember, Hanko Momi Washi         

Inks:             Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Gold, Distress 

Aged Mahogany

Dies:            Spellbinders Layered Palm Tree            

Stencil:        Tim Holtz Nature

Doo Dads:    Golden Light Embossing Paste    

With Love

Blue Ribbon #3     WEDDING CATEGORY

One of my favorite backgrounds is an allover text image, such as I’ve done here . . .

After stamping and inking with yellow and green, I used stencil paste to add more texture.  No such thing as too much tactile interest, in my book . . .

Cardstock:   Bazzill Rain Forest, Premiere #140 Watercolor, 

Scrap Yellow

Stamps:       Hero Friend Definition

Inks:             Distress Peeled Paint, Scattered Straw, ColorBox 

Frost White

Emb Pwdr:   Hero White

Dies:            TEMU Exquisite Three Butterflies, Dee’s Distinctively 

“With Love”            

Stencil:        Sweet Stamps Circle Pavers

Doo Dads:    Golden Light Molding Paste         

Thankful

 Blue Ribbon #2   HOLIDAY CATEGORY

While I usually use Autumn colors for Fall themes, I thought I’d buck the tide and try something different . . .

I’m not sure if it worked, but I like how it turned out anyway!

Cardstock:   Bazzill Hershey, Strathmore #100 Bristol Vellum, 

Marcos Jute   

Stamps:       Hero Autumn Set (acorn), Unknown Wood Strip

Inks:             Distress Prize Ribbon, Walnut Stain, ColorBox 

Frost White

Emb Pwdr:   Hero White

Dies:            Mama Elephant Peek a Frame, Unknown Leaf Spray, 

Spellbinders A2 Distressed Edges, YPP Craft Words

Set: “Thankful”             

Emb Fldr:     Spellbinders Blistered