Group of Seven December Torn Edge Technique

Group of Seven December Torn Edge Technique Link!

Be sure and check out the Group of Seven Link above for all the awesome

samples by the Group of Seven Cardmakers.

Videos: 

1)  Torn ripped card stock into beautiful cards by Simon Hurley (14:35)

2)  Torn Stenciling Technique by Gina K (5:11)

3)  Ripped Paper Technique by Natasha Foote (12:24)

I used Simon's Video for my "It's Your Day card" and

Natasha's Video for my "Happy Birthday card."

All 3 video's are great and show you numerous techniques with several examples:-)

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My 1st Card using Simon Hurley's Video using Torn Ripped Masking Tape 

into Card Technique. 

Video Starts at 10:45 for this card technique.

 

I used ripped 3M Wide Masking Tape over the 110# Arches Hot Press Paper.

Then used Simon's technique to blend the DOX inks using TH Blending Sponge.

Used DOX inks: Peeled Paint, Salty Ocean and Chipped Sapphire.

And then removed the torn edges masking tap...Wow!!

 

Next I stamped SU Retired Sale-a-Bration stamp set: "Flowering Fields" for the 1st time

using VersaFine Clair Nocturno Pigment ink.

The sweet tiny butterflies are part of the set.  I used Derwent Watercolour pencils on 

the butterflies and Wink of Stella for a bit of sparkle, which shows up IRL:-) 

Used MISTI to stamp the sentiment with black pigment ink.

The sentiment is a SU retired Hostess set.."Happiest Birthday Wishes".

Popped up the card front with craft foam and added to Neenah cardbase and

Done!  I really liked the Torn Edge Technique and will use again:-)

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My 2nd card using Natasha's Ripped Paper Technique with watercolors and vellum.

The close up!

Here is the close up showing off the Shine from the heat embossed stamped 

sentiment and the pretty shiny Gansai Tambi metallic Gem Colors Pigment Watercolors.

I used #4 watercolor brush and all 6 colors from the set..Red, Pink, Yellow Gold, Green, 

Blue and Violet:-)  When completely dry (I used heat tool) I placed in

MISTI and stamped the Retired Hostess SU "Happiest Birthday Wishes" set using

Clear Versa Mark ink and Heat Embossed with Wow Opaque Bright White Regular

Powder.  Such beautiful shine on the sentiment and watercolored Gem colors:-)

I then added my torn vellum and Arches Hot Press using foam tape to pop them up.

I closely followed Natasha's video and her 1st ripped card technique.

I loved both cards,  but this is my favorite.  

A great way to use different watercolor products, which I have:-)

I hope you join us on our Group of Seven Linky:-)

Merry Christmas and Happy Healthy New Year dear friends.

Love and Hugs..

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Supplies:

Card #1

Stamps: Ret. SU Flowering Fields.  Ret SU Happiest Birthday Wishes.

Paper: Neenah Solar White Crest Smooth 110# and Arches Hot Press. SU Vellum.

Inks: Clear Versamark.  DOX inks: Peeled Paint, Salty Ocean and Chipped Sapphire.

VersaFine Clair Nocturno Pigment ink. Derwent Watercolour pencils.

Accessories: T.H. Blending Sponges.  MISTI. Wow EB Powder. Heat Tool. Wow Opaque Bright White Regular EB Powder., Craft Foam.

Card #2

Stamps: SU Retired Hostess,  "Happiest Birthday Wishes" set again:-)

Paper: Arches Hot Press WC paper.  SU Vellum. Neenah Solar White CS.

Inks:  Gansai Tambi metallic Gem Colors Pigment Watercolors.  Clear Versamark ink.

Accessories:  #4 watercolor brush.  MISTI. Wow Opaque Bright White Regular

Powder. Heat Tool. Foam Tape. 

Stencil Metallic Watercoloring on Black MM Paper

I am Hooked on Metallic Watercoloring on Black MM Paper

because of my dear creative friends Lolly and Bonnie!

Click on their links to view their Gorgeous Metallic painting on Black MM cards💖

Of course...I had to create my own version...Instead of stamping an image on

the black Strathmore Mixed Media paper I die cut The Greetery 

"Leaves All Around" image to paint!

I was pleased that the photo showed the shine on the left die cut leaves

 and the darker colors on the right die cut leaves.  

It is not easy to take photos of metallics!

The shine really shows up on the Gansai Gem metallic pan watercolors:-)

I attached the die cut leaves to my Brutos Munroe Sticky Mat and placed the 

#1 "Leaves All Around" Stencil over the die,  which stuck nicely to the mat.

Then I used a #1 paint brush to paint carefully thru the stencil.

Next I did the same with the #2 and #3 Leaves all Around Stencils:-)

After done,  I let the paint dry thoroughly then used Altenew " Silver Gel Pen"

to trace around the edges of the leaves using the #1 and #2 Stencils.

  

Removed the #2 stencil and was very pleased with my metallic watercoloring:-)

I did die cut another black mm paper layer to use to pop up my leaves.

Next watercolored a scrap of white mm paper with the Gem Red paint and die cut the

Joyful sentiment from the CUTplorations Christmas Sentiments Die set."

Did a little surgery as the "Joy" fit better. I die cut a 2nd Joy with the Black MM paper

and attached to pop up the sentiment.

I used Altenew "Fine Frames Cover Die" to frame my image, which

worked out perfectly!  I attached the leaves and Joy with Connect glue.

Next attached my card front to SU Basic White 110# A2 Cardbase and Done!

Thank you Lolly and Bonnie for always inspiring me to try New Techniques😍

Now my head is spinning with more ideas:-)

This was my 1st time to use The Greetery "Leaves All Around" Die set and 3 in 1

Stencil set.  A big thank you to my dear friend that gifted me this wonderful set:-)

We are quickly turning from Fall weather to a wet early Winter season:-)

Which means...I have more time for crafting:-)  We had one of our best ever veggie/ 

 berry garden this year,  so I have been on overload harvesting and putting 

up delicious, beautiful fresh Organic produce for the year😍

Love and Hugs to all my dear friends...I so appreciate your visits!

Supplies:

Stamps: None

Paper: Strathmore Mixed Media Black Paper.  SU Basic White 110# cardstock.

Inks: Gansai Gem metallic paints: Gem Red, Yellow and Green.  Altenew Silver Gel Pen.

Accessories: The Greetery Leaves All Around 3 in 1 Stencils and Die set.  Altenew Fine Frames Cover Die.  #1 paint brush.  Brutos Munroe Sticky Mat:-)  CUTplorations Christmas Sentiments Die (Joyful). Connect Glue

I am sharing my card at a few challenges...Enjoy!

NBUS #44    

CAS Mix Up Mixed Media August Emboss Resist Challenge

Time for our August CAS Mix Up Mixed Media Emboss Resist Challenge hosted by 

Nancy (me) (scandinancycreates).  We have awesome inspiration cards by 

our very talented DT and our talented GD Brenda (inkinspired to stamp)

Please remember to keep your cards Clean and Simple...Thank You!

Emboss Resist is an old technique using different Heat Embossing techniques.

I highly recommend you watch one or more of the videos that have been 

provided by our design team.  I guarantee that you will be inspired to play along!

We can't wait to see your Clean and Simple Mixed Media cards:-)

Video Tutorials:

2 Ways to do Emboss Resist by Kristina Werner (10:52)

Emboss Resist with Stencils by Lydia (6:01)

Emboss Resist WITHOUT Embossing by Natasha Foote (5:25)

Black Embossed Resist by Jennifer McGuire (9:08)

Heat Emboss Resist with Watercolour Wash by Debby Hughes (5:11)

Faux Batik Cards by Channin Pelletier (7:13)

I Used Stamping, Heat Embossing, Watercolor Wash EB Resist and Die Cutting.

I began by stamping my Essentials by Ellen "Mondo Hydrangea" stamp onto

Canson Cold Press 140# Watercolor Paper using MISTI and SSS White Pigment Ink.

Then heat embossed with Wow White EB Powder for the

 Watercolor Wash Emboss Resist Technique by Debbie Hughes. 

Then the fun began using Gansai Tambi "Gem" Watercolors with #6 and #2 Princeton

paint brushes.  I let the paint dry between layers until I got the final effect I wanted.

The colors are beautiful and very shiny in the natural light.

I used Gem Colors: Blue, Green and Yellow Gold.

I finished my card using Spellbinders Hemstitch Rectangle Dies to die cut

the main image.  Next stamped in MISTI

the Altenew "Leaf Canopy" sentiment and added a punched Yellow Gold heart.

My sympathy card went to a very dear friend.

We would love to have you join us at CAS Mix Up Emboss Resist Challenge.

You have until the 24th to play along.  You are going to Love this Challenge💕

Love and Hugs,

Supplies:

Stamps: Essentials by Ellen "Mondo Hydrangea" and Altenew "Leaf Canopy" sentiment. 

Paper: Canson Cold Press 140# Watercolor paper.  SU Basic White 140# card base.

Inks: SSS White Pigment Ink.  Archival Jet Black for sentiment.  Gansai Tambi Gem WC Paints: Blue, Green and Yellow Gold.

Accessories: Spellbinders Rectangles Hemstitch Dies.  MISTI. WOW White EB Powder.  SU Heat Tool.  #6 and #2 round Princeton paint brushes.  

CAS Mix Up (W) Things With Wings Reminder

Time for our CAS Mix Up Watercolor "Things with Wings" Challenge Reminder

post with wonderful CAS cards by our talented Design Team.

Beautiful and creative cards in our followers gallery too:-)

Thank you Linda for hosting this fun challenge:-)

I was inspired by my CAS Mix Up Teamie Bonnie's launch beauty!

Here is my Bird Hello card that I LOVE!!  Hope you do too:-)

Here is a photo of all the shine from the Gansai Tambi metallic Gem Watercolors:-)

It is like having 2 different watercolored cards:-)

I began by using Altenew "Bold Floral Drape" 3D EB Folder

to dry emboss the flowers on SU Basic White 100# CS.

I then trimmed the EB flowers and began using the retired SU 

Bird Builder Punch.  I punched out the branch, bird and wings 4 times and

stacked using Connect Glue.

Then the fun...using #2 paint brush to watercolor with the Gem Colors: 

Yellow Gold for center of flowers and top of bird head.

Green for branch,  Blue for breast and mixed Red, Yellow and Blue to

create a brown tone for the rest of the bird and wings.

Added eye with black marker.

Loved how my bird turned out.  A bit time consuming,  but well worth it!

Attached branch with Connect Glue. Then popped up bird with SU mini 

dimensionals and set aside.  Added SU Basic Black narrow frame.

Added bird and attached to SU Basic White 100# Card Base.

Added stamped Altenew "Label Love" Hello sentiment and glued onto image

and Done!  I was so pleased with my Thing with Wings card:-)

Taking the photos was the hardest part,  but I just had to share the shine:-)

You still have until the 24th to play along.

Love and Hugs..

Supplies:

Stamps: Altenew "Label Love" sentiment.

Paper: SU Basic White 100# and Basic Black.

Inks: Gansai Tambi Gem Colors: Yellow Gold, Green and Blue. Archival Jet Black for sentiment.

Accessories: Altenew "Bold Floral Drape" 3D Embossing Folder.  SU Retired Bird Builder Punch. #2 paint brush.  Connect Glue.  SU mini dimensionals.  

Adding to NBUS #40 Challenge.  I used the Altenew "Label with Love" sentiment and

3D "Bold Floral Drape" EB Folder for the 1st time:-)

CAS Mix Up June Reminder (S) Paste/Gel

Time for our CAS Mix Up Stencil Reminder cards by our talented Design Team and

hosted by our very talented Loll

So much beautiful textured CAS card designs using Paste/Gel

through stencils!  

Enjoy and you still have until the 24th to play along!

Video Tutorials:

Embossing Paste + Stencils 2 Ways by Nichol Spohr (10:29)

DIY Embossing Paste and Stencils by Chrissie Stokes (8:19)

My Tim Holtz Poinsettia Layering Stencil using Golden

Glass Bead Glitter Gel...Gorgeous Shine!

I placed the Tim Holtz Poinsettia Layering Stencil over Canson Cold Press 140# paper

and attached with low tack purple masking tape.

  

Then the fun began...adding Golden Glass Bead Glitter Gel using a palette knife.

Wow...the glitter and shine is Stunning!

I let it dry over night.  Then trimmed the piece and added Gansai Tambi Gem Color

Yellow Gold to the flowers and painted the edges of a layer of SU Basic White 100#

cardstock to slip under the main image.

Stamped and heat embossed the Penny Black Holiday Snippets sentiment over a scrap

of more Yellow Gold painted cardstock.

Attached using Connect Glue.

Attached main image to SU Basic White 100# Card Base and Done!

I loved the results and happy to add to my Christmas stash:-)

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Since I had all my supplies out I stenciled another poinsettia card front using Strathmore

Mixed Media Tan 184lb paper. 

 I loved how the Golden Glass Bead Glitter Gel made the glittery poinsettias

look more tannish golden on the tan paper and on the white cardstock on the card above the

poinsettias were white:-)

I finished the 2nd card with Gamsai Gem Yellow Gold paints..just like the 1st card.

Added SU Real red cardstock for a very different look and added the same sentiment.

Two quick cards after designing and creating the Gel stenciled snowflakes!

We are so happy to be back creating on CAS Mix Up challenge.

We would love it if you joined the fun.

Love and hugs..

Supplies:

1st Card:

Stamps: Penny Black Holiday Snippets.

Paper: Canson Cold Press 140#.  SU Basic White 100#

Inks: Gansai Tambi Gem Yellow Gold paint.  Versafine black.

Accessories: Golden Glass Bead Glitter Gel.  Palette Knife.  #2 paint brush.  Clear EB powder.  

2nd card:

Stamps: Same

Paper: Strathmore MM Tan 184#.  SU Real Red and Basic White (painted yellow gold on edge).

Inks: Same

Accessories: Same

CAS Mix Up (S) Paste/Gel Challenge

All our CAS Girls are looking forward to starting up our CAS Challenges again.

Our June CAS Mix Up Stencil Challenge hosted by our wonderfully creative

 Loll (Stamping with Loll) is using Pastes/Gels through our Stencils!

You will be inspired by beautiful and creative textures created by our incredibly

 talented Design Team and our Two Guest Designers...

The very talented Jules (Crafted by Jules) and the amazing Darnell (djkardkreations).

I used Dream Weaver Regular Paste thru my 

ARTplorations Roses Stencil.

I attached the ARTplorations Roses Stencil over Strathmore Mixed Media Paper and

secured with masking tape.  Then used a palette knife to spread the

 Dream Weaver Regular Paste over the stencil.  

Then removed the stencil and washed immediately in warm soapy water.

Then let the paste dry overnight.

Next I used Gansai Tambi Gem Colors Watercolor paints and painted the roses using

#2 and #3 paint brushes.  Adding several layers until I was happy with the results.

The paints leave a beautiful shine..especially the Yellow Gold.  

I also used the pink and green Gem colors and let dry.

Next die cut the image with Memory Box Stitched Rectangle and used MISTI to 

stamp the Penny Black "Happy Snippets" sentiment with Versafine Black ink 

and heat embossed with SU Clear EB Powder.

Popped up the main image with craft foam onto MM paper and card base

and Done.  I was very happy with the pretty textures and colors.

This card went to my dear friend Daisy who loves flowers and 

 celebrated her 93rd Birthday recently:-)  She loved the textured flower.

You have until the 24th to play along with our fun and easy 

CAS Mix Up Stencil Challenge.  We would love to have you join in the fun.

Love and Hugs..

Supplies:

Stamps: Penny Black "Happy Snippets" sentiment.

Paper: Strathmore Mixed Media.

Inks: Versafine black pigment ink.  Gansai Tambi Gem Colors Watercolor paints.

Accessories: ARTplorations "Roses" Stencil.  Dream Weaver Regular Paste.  Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Die.  #2 and #3 paint brushes.  MISTI.  Craft foam., Palette Knife.