CAS Mix Up Alcohol Inks on Vellum Reminder

Time for our CAS Mix Up Alcohol Inks on Vellum Reminder cards.

Wow...Stunning cards by our very talented CAS Mix Up Girls and in our gallery.

Coni is our host for this Awesome Challenge!  Thank you,  Coni.

Be sure and check out all the sample cards by the CAS Girls.

You still have until the 24th to play along.

My card using Alcohol Pearls Inks on Vellum, Stamping and Die Cuts.

Loving our host Coni's Alcohol Ink on Vellum June Challenge💕 

I used Ranger Alcohol Pearls Inks on vellum.  I dropped inks onto a piece of SU Vellum Cardstock and moved ink around by tilting vellum until I was happy with background.

Next die cut one area of piece using Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Die Cut.

Next attached to SU 100# Basic White cardstock using Connect Glue.

Weighed down over night with large acrylic block to help flatten.

Then die cut Alexandra Renke Snowdrops flowers 4 times and stacked using Glue.

Let die cut flowers dry and attached to vellum image .

Stamped Simon Says Stamp Hello from "Bouquets of Thanks" and SSS "Thoughtful Messages Always" tiny hearts using archival jet black ink onto scrap of SU Basic White 100# cardstock. 

Colored hearts with Zigs.

Then attached sentiment to main image.  Added sequins to image and attached to 

100# card base with Connect Glue and Done! 

 I wish you could see the shine from the Alcohol Pearls Inks.  So pretty!

You still have until the 24th to play along.

 

Love and Hugs...hope you are staying cool....

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Supplies:

Stamps: SSS Bouquets of Thanks...Hello sentiment.  SSS Thoughtful  Messages Always..tiny hearts.

Inks: Ranger Alcohol Ink Pearls.  Archival Jet Black. Zigs for coloring hearts.

Paper: SU Basic White 100# cardstock.  SU Vellum Cardstock.

Accessories: Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Die.  Alexandra Renke Snowdrop flowers Dies. Gina K Connect Glue...a must have for stacking narrow dies and sequins.  STAMPlorations Sequins. Craft Foam.  Large acrylic block for weight.

CAS Mix Up Alcohol Inks on Vellum

Wow...Fabulous Alcohol Inks on Vellum CAS Mix Up Challenge hosted by the 

clever and creative Coni (Which Craft?).

There are amazing and creative cards posted by our talented Design Team and our 

very talented CAS Guest Designer, Hannelie (desert diva).  Be sure and check them out:-)

You have until the 24th to play along, which we would Love!

Here is my Alcohol Ink Pearls on Vellum cardstock card made for my special friend, 

Daisy's 92nd Birthday.  She loved it...especially all the shine:-)

It was impossible to get a decent photo of the shine from the Ranger Alcohol Pearls Ink 

on SU Vellum cardstock,  but it was truly Stunning:-) 

 I used the salad spinner technique using vellum instead of Yupo paper.  I placed a small piece of SU Vellum Cardstock in the spinner and added drops of Alcohol Ink Pearls ink onto vellum and drops of Blender Solution and then spun the salad spinner.

Here is another one of my posts using the salad spinner with Yupo paper and Alcohol Pearls Ink.  It has a link to our dear friend, Karen (Snippets) photo tutorial.

When happy with the results I removed the background from spinner and used a large acrylic block to weight down the background until it dried.

Next die cut favorite area of background with Memory Box Stitched Circle Die. 

Die cut a piece of SU 100# cardstock and attached to stitched circle with Connect Glue.

Weighted down over night, then attached to White Craft Foam with Connect Glue.

Next die cut Alexandra Renke Die Cut Grasses 3 times and stacked using Connect Glue.  Then...you guessed it... glued grasses to circle and weighted down with block.

Used MISTI to center the SSS Thoughtful Messages and stamped with Archival Jet Black Ink.

Then attached main image to White Craft Foam and then to SU Basic White 100# card base

and Done!  Loved my 1st Alcohol Pearls Ink on Vellum Card:-)

We would love to have you play along in Coni's cool challenge!

Be sure and check out the videos,  which are very helpful or in my case do your own thing:-)

Love and Hugs..

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Supplies:

Stamps: SSS Thoughtful Messages.

Inks: Ranger Alcohol Pearls Inks.  Archival Jet Black. 

Paper: SU Vellum Cardstock and Basic White 100# Cardstock.

Accessories: Alexandra Renke Die Cut Grasses. Memory Box Stitched Circle Die. Connect Glue.  Large Acrylic Block for weight. Small salad spinner ( my large spinner is only for food use).  Blender Solution.   

CAS Mix Up July (S): Stencil Tracing Reminder

I am hosting the CAS Mix Up July (S): Stencil Tracing  Reminder Challenge.

Be sure and check out all the awesome Reminder cards by our talented Design Team.

We also have "Three" very talented Guest Designers this month as they all were
Top Picks for the
May CAS Mix Up, CAS Stencil and CAS Watercolour Challenges:-)

Be sure and check out Greta (GG Creations), Sandie (London Days) and Kia's (Kia's Place)
Gorgeous CAS Creative Stencil Tracing cards:-)

You still have until the 24th to play along.  

We would love to have you join our creative fun using your stencils.

 

My stencil traced card!

I began by using a #4 paint brush to add Gansai Tambi Pearl Watercolors on Yupo paper.

The Pearl colors give a beautiful subtle sheen to the background.

Used: Lemon Yellow, May Green, Pink, Scarlet Red, and Cobalt Blue for a soft 

rainbow effect.

Then sprayed ARTplorations Prim Pattern Stencil with Pixie Spray,  a light tacky

adhesive.  Placed stencil over Yupo paper and traced with Ultra Fine Point Black Sharpie.

Die Cut background and SU Whisper White 100# CS frame with 

Spellbinders Hemstitch Rectangles Dies. Popped up background with white craft foam.

Added die cut Alexandra Renke Spring Flowers Die using Gina K Connect Glue.

I received several A. Renke die cut flowers from my dear friend Bonnie 

a couple of years ago.  I still have more for future cards:-)

Added CRAFTplorations "Shine Bright" Clear Sticker to a scrap of 100# CS

and trimmed,  then attached to background and Done!

Stencil tracing is such a fun and easy technique to make your stencil image pop!

We would love to have you join us.  Stay safe and Hugs..

Supplies: 

Stamps: None

Paper: SU Whisper White 100#.  Yupo paper.

Inks: Gansai Tambi Pearl Watercolors: Lemon Yellow, May Green, Pink, Scarlet Red, and Cobalt Blue.  Ultra fine Point Black Sharpie pen.

Accessories: ARTplorations Prim Pattern Stencil.  Spellbinders Hemstitch Rectangles Dies.  Pixie Spray.  #4 flat paint brush. White Craft foam.  Gina K Connect Glue. Alesandra Renke Spring Flowers Die.  CRAFTplorations Clear Stickers "Shine Bright".

Twofer Card Challenge #18: Garden

I could not miss out on the Twofer Card Challenge: Garden!!

My dear friend, Hideko just sent me several die cut herbs from the 

Alexandra Renke Rosemary and Thyme Die Set:-)

Perfect timing for the Twofer Challenge...Thank you again Hideko.

My Cards

I kept my 1st card very Clean and Simple!

I watercolored the die cut Rosemary and Thyme using Distress Inks:Lucky Clover,
Mowed Lawn and Peacock Feathers.  Then stamped the STAMPlorations
"Healing Herbs" jar in Peacock Feathers onto SU Vellum CS and fussy cut.

Next I die cut my frame using the new Penny Black "Leaf Stitched Frame",
which I used on both cards and used the Rosemary and Thyme dies on both cards too!

Placed card front in MISTI and stamped and heat embossed the sentiment.

Arranged herbs in jar onto card front and attached to card base and Done!

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My 2nd card

I had fun coloring the die cut Leaf Stitched Frames on my layers with Zigs.

On the main image I used the washi tape from my stash to ground the die cut herbs,
which I had watercolored with Zigs.  Much brighter than on the 1st card.

Stamped and heat embossed the sentiment from "Healing Herbs".  Added a few
sequins,  popped up with foam and Done!

Thank you again Hideko for your thoughtful herb sprigs.  So perfect for my Twofers.
You still have until the 24th to play along.  Loved this challenge, Dolly:-)  Hugs...

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Supplies:

Card #1:

Stamps: STAMPlorations Healing Herbs.

Paper: SU Whisper White 100# and Vellum CS.

Inks: Distress Inks:Lucky Clover, Mowed Lawn and Peacock Feathers. Versafine black.

Accessories: Alexandra Renke Rosemary and Thyme Die Set. Penny Black "Leaf Stitched Frame". MISTI. SU Clear EB Powder. Gina K Connect Glue. 

Card #2:

Stamps: Same

Paper: SU Whisper White 100#

Inks: Zigs.  Versafine black

Accessories: Same plus sequins and washi tape from my stash and white craft foam.

CAS Stencil Card Challenge: Alcohol Inks/ Alcohol Lift

Already time for a new CAS Stencil Card Challenge.

Our DT girl Cathy is hosting this creative Challenge.

You will find inspiring CAS Cards by our talented DT and this

months very talented Guest Designer Janet (Swanlady Impressions).

Also helpful video's on the challenge post.

We would also like to Welcome Viv (Viv's Visuals) to our CAS Stencil family.
Viv is a very talented CAS card designer,  who often plays in all our CAS Challenges.
Viv is from the UK.  You will Love her beautiful smile and Creative CAS cards:-)

My 1st CAS Card using Alcohol Inks background with Alcohol Lift over a stencil. Enjoy!

I used the Ellen Hudson Backgrounds with Alcohol Inks Technique Video for my card.

I began by die cutting a piece of Yupo paper with Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Die.

Next dropped drops of Alcohol Ink onto sponge pad that was attached to Mini ink blender.

Sponged the colors going from the lightest to darkest Alcohol Inks 

with a pouncing technique.

My Ranger Alcohol Inks:  Sunshine Yellow, Flamingo, Rasberry, and Wild Plum.

I let the background dry,  then burnished with a paper towel to remove excess ink

and add shine to the background.  I loved the color combo.

Then I placed my new TCW "Tiny Circles" (gift from Loll) stencil over my background
and added a small amount of Ranger Alcohol Ink Lift
onto a T.H. Mini Blending Tool sponge.
Be careful not to add to much of the Lift solution so it does not go under the stencil.
Also very difficult to dry if you use too much.  You can use 92% Rubbing
Alcohol or Blending Solution if you do not have the lift product.

TIP:  Let background dry completely before burnishing again with paper towel.
The stenciling will rub off even if you just touch your image if NOT dry!

I die cut my Alexandra Renke Snowdrops and attached with gina k. Connect Glue also
a gift from my dear friend Loll. I am in love with this glue, especially for dies!
I added sequins to balance my image.

Popped up my image with White Craft Foam and attached to another die cut layer.

Added PB "Special Sentiments" using Versafine black ink and my MISTI and Done!

I will be using this fun technique again soon.  Thank you Cathy for hosting.
You have until the 24th to play along.  Hugs..

Sharing at CAS Mix Up: Alcohol Ink Lift Challenge..

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Supplies:

Stamps: Penny Black Special Sentiments.

Paper: Whisper White 110# CS.  Yupo paper.

Inks: Ranger Alcohol Inks: Sunshine Yellow, Flamingo, Rasberry, and Wild Plum.  Versafine Black.

Accessories: The Craft Workshop "Tiny Circles" Stencil.  T.H. Mini Blending Tool & Circle Sponges.  Memory Box Stitched Rectangles Dies. Ranger Alcohol Ink Lift.

CAS Mix Up Card Challenge: Ombre

Gorgeous Ombre CAS Cards by the DT, GD and in the Gallery!

I made my card using the makeup brushes gifted to me by my dear friend

Trina at our recent 2019 Crafting Retreat!

They are perfect for the Ombre Technique hosted by the very talented, Bonnie!

My Distress Oxide Inks CAS Card!

My card was an early birthday card for my dear sweet friend, Bonnie:-)

She received her card yesterday.

I sponged the Distress Oxide Inks using the sponging brushes onto Strathmore

Mixed Media paper.  Sponging light to dark colors: Hickory Smoke, Iced Spruce

and Faded Jeans.  Then spritzed using T.H. spritzer.

Die cut Ombre background with Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Die.

Then arranged Alexandra Renke "Grasses" that I die cut using SU 100# CS.

This beautiful die set was gifted to me by my dear friend, Hideko:-)

Attached Grasses with Connect Glue a wonderful gift from sweet Loll.

I am thinking I should have made this card into a "Friend" card,  but it is

going to a special birthday girl Friend:-)

I stamped and heat embossed the SSS Everyday Sentiments in MISTI.

Next die cut the card front with same stitched rectangle die and 

Inlaid my main image and attached card front to card base and Done!!

Loved the results.  Thank you to all my dear friends for your thoughtful Gifts:-)

You have until the 24th to play along with the CAS Mix Up Ombre Challenge.

Hugs...

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Supplies:

Stamps: SSS Everyday Messages

Paper: Strathmore Mixed Media.  SU Whisper White 100#

Inks: Distress Oxides: Hickory Smoke, Iced Spruceand Faded Jeans.  Versa Magic White Ink.

Accessories: Makeup Brushes VIVII Amazon.  Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Dies.  Alexandra Renke "Grasses" Dies.  Clear EB powder. T.H. Spritzer.

CAS Stencil Card Challenge Reminder

April is flying by...already time for CAS Stencil Card Challenge Reminder!

Be sure and check out the creative Embossing paste card samples by our DT and

very talented Guest Designer Bobby's (Bits & Pieces).

There are videos if you need ideas for techniques too.

Used Golden's thick gel with Pearl-Ex over Stencil.

Close up of the EB paste texture with glitter from Pearl Ex and Nuvo Glimmer paste.

I used the same technique and leftover paste products on my reminder card as I used 

in my CAS Stencil Card Challenge April launch card.

I did add True Blue Pearl-Ex to the leftover paste,  which gave a lilac color.

Placed ARTplorations Stencil Weaving over Strathmore Mixed Media  and used

palette knife to spread embossing paste over background.

Before paste dried I sprinkled a tiny bit of True Blue Pearl-Ex powder over stencil.

Removed stencil and washed in warm soapy water immediately.

Set aside stenciled background to dry.

Next die cut card front with largest SSS Postage Stamp Frame Die and die cut AliExpress

stitched partial circle window.  Attached stencil background behind window.

Found Alexandra Renke "Snowdrop" dies in my stash, stacked 2 layers and

attached with SU Fine Tip Glue Pen then stamped and heat embossed sentiment.

Popped up card front onto SU Whisper White 100# card base with White Craft Foam

and Done!  I loved the results.

You still have until the 24th to play along.

Thank you Barb for hosting this fun Stenciled Embossing paste Challenge.  Hugs..

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations Sentiment

Paper: SU Whisper White 100#,  Strathmore Mixed Media.

Inks: Versafine Onyx Black

Accessories: ARTplorations Weaving Stencil. Golden's Thick Gel EB paste, Pearl-Ex Rose Gold and True Blue, Nuvo Glimmer Paste, Palette knife, SSS Postage Stamp Frame Die, Ali-Express partial circle die, Alexandra Renke Snowdrop Dies, White Craft Foam.

CAS Mix Up Bokeh Challenge Reminder

Time for our CAS Mix Up Bokeh Reminder!

Be sure and check out the awesome CAS Cards by our DT and

our very talented Guest Designer, Viv (Viv's Visuals).

My card using Bokeh Technique, Stamping, Die Cutting, Heat Embossing.

I used the same technique as my Bokeh launch card with the help from 

this Create a Beautiful Background with the Bokeh Technique video

by keenan Kreations (6:32).

I began by sponging Stathmore Mixed Media with Distress Inks: 

Scattered Straw, Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon and Candied Apple.

I was able to get a real saturated background and dried with heat tool.

Next I used Kaiser Craft "Bubbly" Stencil to sponge my different sized circles with

Versa Magic Cloud White pigment ink. Drying often with a heat tool

to avoid smearing, The video is really helpful for this Bokeh technique.

I then die cut the background with 2 sizes of Memory Box Stitched Circle Dies.

I made sure the outer frame matched up with the inner circle.

 I attached Bokeh circle background to my Gemund "Woodland" specialty paper.

Next attached the Alexandra Renke Spring Flowers Dies and Magic Butterfly Die that were a
gift from my dear friend Bonnie. I did use my stylus to give shape to the butterfly.

Placed card front in MISTI and stamped the sentiment with Versafine black ink

and heat embossed with SU Clear EB Powder and Done!

I learned from this background to make the Bokeh circles farther apart,  

which I did with my launch card.  I still need more practice,

but have enjoyed learning the new (to me) technique.

You still have until the 24th to play along.

This is my last month on the CAS Mix Up DT,  but I will still be playing 

along in this awesome challenge by Loll and Bonnie.

If you have checked out the new CAS Stencil Card Challenge by Loll

you will see that I am now on the Design Team:-)

Loll's Challenge went live on the 4th and her reminder cards will be on the 18th.

We would love to have you check out the new challenge:-) Hugs..

I am adding my card to the new CAS Stencil Card Challenge: Stamping... by Loll. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink "sending you Sunshine" from my dear friend, Dolly:-)

Paper: Gemund Woodland Card stock 110# from my dear friend, Leslie :-)  Strathmore Mixed Media.

Inks: Distress Inks: Scattered Straw, Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon and Candied Apple.

Versamark Cloud White and Versafine Black.

Accessories: Memory Box Stitched Circle Dies. Alexandra Renke Spring Flowers Die and Magic Butterfly Die. MISTI. SU Clear EB Powder. SU Heat Tool.