Japan

Here’s another take on using padded, die cut shapes for dimension . . .

 

An earlier post on August 14 showed a quilted-look card inspired by a kit from Hanko.  It was entitled “Washi Paper Quilting Cards”.  Scroll down to the earlier post for more details on how to put this look together . . .

Cardstock:   Bazzill Blue, Scraps Washi Papers         

Stamps:       Unknown “Japan”, Chop

Inks:             ColorBox Frost White

Emb Pwdr:   Hero White

Dies:            Memory Box Double Stitch Rectangle Cut Out, Lavany

“Asian Ocean”        

Stand Tall

With my granddaughter off to her first year of college, it was time for some advice disguised as encouragement . . .

 

The dotted background on this layout is fabric!  It’s part of a collection of              forty two 5x5” pieces of printed cotton and all of the designs are intricate and gorgeous.  I used 4” wide double-sided tape on the back, die cut it with a deckle-edged die, then peeled off the release paper to mount it to the black layer.  Quick and easy!

The three giraffes are pop-dotted to stand out against all of those dots.  Love the color combo of mustard, cream, and black . . . hope Audrey will too.

 

Cardstock:   Marcos Antique Linen, Love Nicole Licorice, Scrap

Yellow

Stamps:       Rubber Stamps of America Leopard Spots, Technique

Junkies Stand Tall: “Stand Tall and Be Strong“

Inks:             Distress Mustard Seed, Superior India Ink Black

Dies:            Penny Black Antique Frame, DieNamics In&Out

Stitched Rounded Squares, Memory Box Giraffe Trio               

Doo Dads:    123 Stitch fabric Achroma Charm Pack  

Happy Birthday

This die was one of those I snapped up the second I saw it . . .

  . . . it was the color scheme of whites, and the soft blues, greens, and tans used in the ad that hooked me.  So I dug through my supply of patterned papers and got as close as I could. 

As each color requires a separate cutting with the die, I wound up with scores of pieces I could use to make more of these backgrounds.  So I did – fourteen of these lie in wait for future projects.  Don’t worry, I won’t sock you with all of them – maybe just a few here and there.

Cardstock:   Canson Aquarelle #90, Assorted patterned papers      

Dies:            InLoveArts Diagonal Stripe Background, Lychee

Flower Stitched Circles, Ali Express “Happy Birthday”  

Doo Dads:    Hemp cord Tan      

Happily Ever After

When I make a card for a wedding anniversary, I like to use a design involving two of the same lovely element – in this case, the two irises . . .

 

 . . . that’s because I want to emphasize that the couple are a beautiful pair that have sustained a loving relationship for a number of years.  May they enjoy many, many more!

 

Cardstock:   Bazzill Dahlia, Graphic Products Decorative Papers:

White Mulberry, Glama Naturals Translucent Vellum

Clear, Scraps: Purple, Violet, Yellow        

Stamps:       A Stamp in the Hand “Script”, Studio G “Happily

Ever After”

Inks:             Stampin’ Up Always Artichoke, Distress Milled

Lavender, ColorBox Gold

Emb Pwdr:   Ranger Gold

Dies:            Kat Scrappiness Mini Slimline Distressed Edge,

InLoveArts Iris, Spellbinders Hemstitched Squares                

Doo Dads:    Class Appeals Stickers Gold Sparklers   

Happy Anniversary

Having recently come across an intriguing die of a widely branched tree that was designed to embellish a four-panel card, I decided to give it a try – especially as the price was extremely low . . .

I think I’ll try for somewhat lighter colors the next time.  With the pearls, plus lots of double layering for dimension, the card is too bulky to mail when folded into quarters.  But when folded in half, it works very well . . .

 

Cardstock:   Premiere #140 Watercolor, Scraps Dark Brown

Colorants:    Nuance Dried Ink Powders Bright Yellow, Jade,

Bister Red, Yellow, Green, Blue

Dies:            InLoveArts Four Panel Tree Border, Tattered Lace

Everyday Sentiments: “Happy Anniversary”                

Doo Dads:    Various pearls, some colored with Stampin’ Up

Daffodil Delight, Copic Garnet, Dark Bark, Marine Green,

Wink of Stella Clear         

Comfy Cozy

At the time of the writing for this post, the NJ annual Fair was just two weeks away.  My friend Barb is the Director of the Home and Hobby building and for many months, she’s been hard at work in getting hundreds of entries catalogued, organized, and displayed.  One of those things involves the display of my own cards in the rubber stamped category!  Her job is a huge undertaking involving most of a year, so a Thank You card is certainly in order . . .

 

Barb is also a world-class quilter, so that’s the theme I usually go for in making her cards.  The four focal elements on this layout consist of Washi paper wrapped over foam-covered pieces of chipboard.  The foam creates a soft, lightweight dimension that is fun to poke and yet is easy to mail.

Cardstock:   Premiere #140 Watercolor  

Inks:             Distress Barn Door

Dies:            Spellbinders Classic Rectangles Lge, Sm, DieVersions

font Noodles:  “COZY, COMFY”, Papertrey Ink

Angled Labels                   

Stencil:        Paper Pizzazz Easy Stitches

Doo Dads:    Wood flower buttons, American Crafts Jute Red         

Birthday

Here’s another look at my new venetian blinds die . . .

 

The card base is white but I thought the outer edges needed to be toned down a bit.  So I tried out a new idea:  with my water brush, I stroked it across my Brushed Corduroy inkpad and painted around the edges with it.  I needed to re-load the brush every two inches or so, but I got just the muted effect I was after and it matched the interior wallpaper as well.  Win Win!

 

Cardstock:   Premiere #140 Watercolor, Scraps Black, Washi Paper         

Inks:             Distress Fossilized Amber, Brushed Corduroy

Dies:            Impression Obsession Large Frame, Frantic Stamper

Ten Fun Felines Set, TEMU Shutters