Hugs

 I have three cards for you today - all of them using backgrounds made with my new favorite layered stencil Camouflage . . .

The layouts are all the same, but the different color schemes make for very different looks . . . I have several more experiments with different colors I used with this three-layered stencil, so stay tuned!

 1st card:

Cardstock:   Bazzill Smoky

Stamps:       Impression Obsession Script

Inks:             Distress Faded Jeans, Stormy Sky, Antique Linen

Waterclrs:    Iuile Glitter Watercolor Gold, Purple

Dies:            Lil Inker Stitched Mats: Rectangles, Memory Box Stitched

                     Rectangle Trimmings, Recollections Word Feti Set: 

                     Hugs                      

Stencil:        Erin Lee Camouflage

 

2nd card:

Cardstock:   Bazzill Twig     

Stamps:       Impression Obsession Script

Inks:             Distress Black Soot, Old Paper, Brushed Corduroy  

Waterclrs:    Iuile Glitter Watercolor Gold, Purple

Dies:            Lil Inker Stitched Mats: Rectangles, Memory Box Stitched

                     Rectangle Trimmings, Recollections Word Feti Set: 

                     Hugs                      

Stencil:        Erin Lee Camouflage

 

3rd card:

Cardstock:   Bazzill Bazzill Blue

Stamps:       Impression Obsession Script

Inks:             Distress Faded Jeans, Broken China, Dusty Concord,

                     Stormy Sky

Waterclrs:    Iuile Glitter Watercolor Gold, Purple

Dies:            Lil Inker Stitched Mats: Rectangles, Memory Box Stitched

                     Rectangle Trimmings, Recollections Word Feti Set: 

                     Hugs                      

Stencil:        Erin Lee Camouflage

Bloom

This is my third sample card using swatches of Tim's Texture Roll.  It's been fun to play with and I expect many more happy hours of experimenting with this terrific material . . .

 

As noted in a previous blog, the idea is to crush, twist, wrinkle, and otherwise mutilate the piece.  When done, it gives the appearance of leather and it can be perfect for a Guy Card - which is what this is.

The gilded twigs are quite dimensional, but that's OK - the card is for my next door neighbor and can be hand delivered!

 

 Cardstock:   Bazzill Leapfrog, Provo Collage Pad Golds & Silvers,

                     Tim Holtz Texture Roll: Tan, Hanko Echizen Gold   

Stamps:       KaiserCraft Marble

Inks:             Jacquard Piñata Brass

Emb Pwdr:  Ranger Gold

Dies:            Goodculler Stitched Rectangles, Papertrey Ink Mega

                     Gracious Vases, DieVersions font Noodles       

Doo Dads:    Twigs, Viva Paper Pen Gold

 

Soar

Every once in a while, my Glitz-O-Meter sounds off and I simply have to respond . . .

 It all began with a rectangular piece of silver Texture Roll which I crumpled to a fare-thee-well until it took on the look of metallic leather.  The crackle background was stenciled with silver paste and dusted with glitter.  I decided that the lacy gold wings needed their own touch of glitter glory so I did them too. 

Every now and then, a glittery indulgence is good for the soul . . . yes?

 

Cardstock:   Nicole Licorice, Bazzill Raven        

Dies:            Goodculler Stitched Rectangles, Tonic Wings & Things,

                     Hero Alphabet Uppercase

Stencil:        Dress My Craft Crackle

Doo Dads:    Dreamweaver Embossing paste Metallic Silver, Distress

                     Glitter Dust Vintage Platinum, Stamp Oasis Heat & Stick      

Bloom

 I had an overdose of fun with this card . . .

For the dry embossed background, I inked the raised side of the embossing folder with VersaMark, added the cardstock layer and ran it through the machine.  I then dusted the cardstock with gold powder, scraped off the excess with a credit card and heated it.

The flowers were punched-out leftovers from my explorations with Foamiran craft foam.  I added some gold paint, sprayed with adhesive, and tapped on some gold glitter.

Lastly, I had a ball with a new product:  Tim's Texture Roll.  The crushed gold rectangle behind the flowered branch is a piece of the Texture Roll and you get the texture by actually crushing, bending, twisting the product.  It is virtually impossible to tear, but it die cuts beautifully.  Despite the abuse you give it in order to create the leather-look texture, it is practically indestructible. 

Texture Roll comes in a few metallics along with some neutrals.  I'll be playing with some khaki and silver in a few days . . . stay tuned!

 

Cardstock:   Unknown Deep Blue, Tim Holtz Texture Roll: Gold,

                     Hanko Echizen Gold, Scrap Dark Brown

Inks:             VersaMark

Colorants:    Jacquard Piñata: Brass

Emb Pwdr:  Ranger Gold

Dies:            Goodculler Stitched Rectangles, Memory Box Stitched

                     Rectangle Trimmings, Alphabet Soup: “Bloom”           

Emb Fldr:    Taylored Expressions Weathered

Doo Dads:    Foamiran punched flowers, Distress Glitter Dust

                     Vintage Platinum      

Fleur

Jennifer McGuire recently brought out a wonderful older technique that is perfect to use with the new layered stencils . . .

Dab on VersaMark ink through whatever layer you're using and then dust on Perfect Pearls in the color of your choice.  Repeat this with the other layers of the stencil set.  I used only two colors of Perfect Pearls for this mandala and am happy with the subtle result.  After brushing on the Perfect Pearls, use a soft brush or cloth to lightly whisk away the excess.  Spray with a matte finish fixative when done.  Lighter colors of cardstock can be used but the best effects are achieved with dark papers.

 

Cardstock:   Bazzill Leapfrog, Nicole Licorice, 2 Cool Colors Dull Silver 

Stamps:       Unknown Fleur

Inks:             VersaMark, ColorBox Silver

Colorants:    Perfect Pearls Pearl, Green Patina

Emb Pwdr:  Delafield Silver

Dies:            Lil Inker Stitched Mats: Rectangles, Memory Box

                     Stitched Rectangle Trimmings,  Spellbinders Tags

                     Trio, Rose          

Stencil:        Altenew Mandala Builder Stencil Set

Doo Dads:    Silver fiber, Mark Richards Stickers Silver          

Serene

This one will likely be the last in my little experiment with Foamiran craft foam.  I've been trying various techniques in order to put together a review of it for RubberStampMadness magazine.  It is a wonderful medium and I expect that it will remain a staple in my craft stash . . .

This sample uses Foamiran flowers that were punched out instead of die cut.  I found that it punches quite well, but the edges can be a little bit frayed.  This can be corrected by putting a piece of typing paper against the back of the Foamiran before punching.  The edges will be perfectly clean and crisp every time.

I love adding bows to various layouts but the ones made of cardstock always get crushed in the mail.  I can't wait to see how these fare!

 

Cardstock:   Bazzill Light Grey, Ash, Staples Grey     

Dies:            Stampin Up, Punch Bunch, and Emagination punches

                     Flowers, Memory Box  Grapevine Wreath, Poppy Grosgrain

                     Bow, Cheery Lynn Pretty Pretty Bows, Simon Says

                     Tilted Banner Sayings, DieVersions Noodles: “Serene”              

Emb Fldr:    Stampin Up Layered Leaves

Doo Dads:    Foamiran, Art Glittering System #84 Shiny Silver        

African Adventures

My friend Sandy is into the art and music of Africa so she gets to benefit from my collection of African themes . . .

To ease the transition from the border strip onto the netting background, I used a grassy border die to add a different pattern.  As Africa practically invented beads, I always like to use them on my African-themed cards.  They're a little hard to see on this one but they are dangling beneath the face.

 

Cardstock:   Bazzill Raven, Neenah Solar White, Generic Black,

                        Orange

Stamps:       Stamp Zia Palm Fronds, Snakeskin, Spikes, MJ Barber

                        African Mask, Haika ”African Adventures”

Inks:             ColorBox Frost White, Black, Distress Rusty Hinge

Emb Powder:   Judikins Detail Black, Opaque White

Dies:            DieNamics Sentiment Strips, Sweet ‘n Sassy Fence

                        & Grass Border set, Unknown punch Sun

Doo Dads:    Black, Orange beads