Twofer Challenge #2 Hearts !

How cool to get "2" Heart cards done thanks to Darnell's Twofer Challenge!
Twofer Challenge #2 Hearts!

Here are my Two Heart Cards using the same Stampendous "Baby Background" stamp!

Close Up of 1st Card.

Happy 1st Birthday Boy card using my NBUS Stampendous "Baby Background" stamp.

I stamped with Versafine Black Pigment Ink onto SU Thick Whisper White CS 

and heat embossed with SU Clear EB Powder. 

Then die cut this section with NBUS AliExpress stitched rectangles die.

It was fun watercoloring with my Zigs and aqua painter..choosing bright colors.

I chose SU Thick Whisper White so all my whites matched, 

being careful not to use too much water.

Next die cut SU Real Red CS and SU card front with the same die set.

Inlaid white layer then placed card front in MISTI and stamped SSS Thoughtful Messages sentiments and heat embossed.  The stamps are separate.  Love this set:-)

Then covered main image with Versamark clear ink and heat embossed with SU Clear EB Powder. 

Wow,  that gave the image even brighter colors and plenty of shine.

Popped up my red and main image layers using fun foam and attached card front to card base.

Done and very happy with my One Year Old Baby Boy Card!  

Close Up of 2nd Card

My card is for a Newborn Baby Girl due around Valentine's Day:-)

I die cut a SU heart (ret) out of my heat embossed "Baby Background",  leftover from my above card.

Next I sponged background with SU So Saffron, Strawberry Slush (ret), Primrose Petals (ret) and Watermelon Wonder inks using my blending tool.   Then watercolored all the images using same markers and aqua painter.

Next die cut Larger heart from Primrose Petals CS and sponged with same ink for a soft suede look.

Attached SU White Tea Lace Doily to Penny Black Antique Frames layer

and placed in MISTI to stamp sentiment and then heat emboss.

Attached die cut card front using fun foam to SU Thick Whisper White Card Base.

Adding both hearts that I shaped with stylus and popped up with dimensionals.

I added Wink of Stella to entire baby background image.  So sparkly IRL.

Enjoy and Happy Twofer Creating!

Challenge ends on the 24th.

Supplies:

Card #1"

Stamps: Stampendous "Baby Background" I found on Amazon.  SSS "Thoughtful Messages".

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White and Real Red.

Inks: Versafine Black Pigment Ink. Versamark.  Zigs Clean Color Real Brush Markers.

Accessories: SU Clear EB Powder, Heat Tool. AliExpress Stitched Rectangles Dies. Fun foam ($ store), MISTI.

Card #2:

Stamps: Stampendous "Baby Background".  SU "So Happy For You" (ret).  SU "Hearts Collection" (ret). SU Doily (ret). 

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White and Primrose Petals (ret) CS.

Inks: Versafine Black, SU So Saffron, Strawberry Slush (ret), Primrose Petals (ret) and Watermelon Wonder ink pads and markers.

Accessories: SU Clear EB Powder, Heat Tool. SU Hearts Collection Dies (ret). SU Doily (ret). Penny Black Antique Frames Die. SU Dimensionals.  Fun foam. Wink of Stella. Ranger Blending Tool.

CAS Mix Up Cork and New Technique!

Trying a new technique.."Faux Enamel"  after seeing my friend, Kia's (A Place for Kia)

Gorgeous Valentine using the technique.

Kia also shared Simon Says Stamp Video by Marion Emberson,  which I used for my bird.
Here is another YouTube Faux Enamel video by Marion that my friend MaryH shared with me.
Thank you Mary.  

My card is also for the February  CAS Mix Up Challenge: Stamping + Felt, Cork or Canvas + Your Choice..Faux Enamel and Die Cuts.

Here is my "Faux Enamel" Bird card.

I had so much fun playing with the Faux Enamel technique.  I ended up with 4 birds and chose my favorite for my card.  Be sure and check out the video above.

I laid a piece of scrap copy paper over my craft mat then a die cut bird.

I die cut my CUTplorations "For the Birds" bird out of  SU Thick Whisper White CS.  

Next used a palette knife to carefully scoop up SU Cherry Cobbler EB powder and place onto the head and tail areas.

Did the same with Crushed Curry for the breast and Early Espresso for the rest of the bird.

I then very carefully lifted up the EB powder covered bird with my palette knife.  I wanted to save the excess powder to be used on another bird and also clean off the copy paper.

I carefully replaced bird on copy paper and added a layer of parchment paper,  which keeps the powder from flying...Everywhere!!!

Then used heat tool very close to parchment to melt all the powders.  When the parchment was sticking well to bird I tapped the heat tool over the parchment to help blend the colors. The video shows this technique.

Next step is really fun.  Carefully lift a corner of parchment and remove.  That also blends some of the colors and made the cool looking feathers for the bird.  You will never have 2 images the same.

Be sure and lift image up quickly with knife because will stick to paper underneath.

The excess melted powder can be used for other projects or tossed.

I die cut my window and placed cork behind and attached my bird with Tombow liquid glue.

Die cut branch out of white CS and colored with SU Soft Suede marker.  Then attached branch.

Added SSS Bouquet of Thanks Hello and Done!  

I was very happy with the results and still have 3 more birds for future projects.

Thank you again Kia for the "Faux Enamel" Inspiration.  

I will be using the technique again!

Supplies:

Stamps: SSS Bouquet of Thanks

Paper: Thick Whisper White CS

Inks: SU Early Espresso (sentiment) and Soft Suede (branch).

Accessories: SU EB Powders:Crushed Curry, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso.  CUTplorations "For the Birds" Die.  Dienamics "Rectangle Peek-A-Boo Window" die. Memory Box "Woodland Branch" die. SU Heat Tool. Palette Knife. Cork from stash. Reynolds Parchment Paper (it did not stick to bird when removed). Copy Paper. Tombow liquid glue.

CAS Watercolour February Heart!

Time already for our CAS Watercolour February Heart Challenge!

You are going to be so inspired by all the Lovely Heart Cards by our Design Team 

and very talented Guest Designer Sue (Sue"s Card Craft).

Be sure and check out their beauties!

Here is my watercolored Valentine card with several stenciled hearts:-)

The background was smooshed and splashed with Distress Oxides: Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry, Candied Apple and Fired Brick on Strathmore Mixed Media paper.  Check out Loll's videos on Smooshing with Inks and Splash Watercolors Backgrounds videos that I linked.

Next I  placed my ARTplorations "Hearts all Over" stencil over the die cut background

 and secured with painters tape.

Now ready to watercolor the hearts using Distress Oxides with my aqua painter.  

This is my 1st time to watercolor with a brush thru a stencil.

I was inspired to try this technique by my good friend and DT member Susan (Cardmaker's Garret),  who recently made This  beautiful watercoloured stenciled background!  TFS Susan. 

Next I die cut part of  the stenciled background with my AliExpress cross stitched partial circle die.

I then die cut my SU Thick Whisper White card front layer using my Penny Black Antique Frames Die Cut set.    Attached main image and Placed in MISTI to stamp my sentiment.

Added stamped tiny heart, Wink of Stella and heart sequins.

I wish you could see the sparkle from the Wink of Stella.  So pretty IRL!

I popped up the main image with fun foam and Done!

You have until the 24th to play along with us at CAS Watercolour.  We would love to have you join us.  Be sure and check out the gorgeous samples by our DT and GD, Sue.

Happy Valentine's Day to all our friends.  Hugs..

More Challenges:

CAS-usual Fridays: CFC#192 Hearts and more Hearts

STAMPlorations Never-Ending Challenge: Anything Goes

SSS Blog Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

Supplies:
Stamps: SU P.S. I Love You (ret) and tiny heart (ret)
Paper: Thick Whisper White.  Strathmore Mixed Media.
Ink: Distress Oxides:Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry, Candied Apple and Fired Brick. Archival Jet Black.
Accessories: Penny Black Antique Frames Die.  AliExpress cross stitched partial circle die. ARTplorations "Hearts All Over" Stencil. MISTI. SU Aqua painter, heart sequins (ret) and fine tip glue pen, Staedler black marker. Wink of Stella, fun foam. Craft mat.

CAS Mix Up February Felt, Cork or Canvas Challenge

Time for our CAS Mix Up February Challenge hosted by our DT member, 

Joanna  (Jo-Jo'sSpot).

Joanna always has the most creative and textured CAS mixed media cards!

Here is her Fun challenge!

Here is my card using Cork + Stamping + Die Cuts and EB Folder.

I started by dry embossing my SU hearts border (ret) onto the Gemund Woodland CS 

Card Front. Then added the cork trim from my stash to the bottom of the card front.

Next die cut Woodland CS card front using SU "Sunshine Wishes" heart die.  Used same die to die cut the Cork.

Next I used a scrap of white Woodland CS and sponged with Distress Inks: Festive Berries and Barn Door.  Then Die Cut with same heart die.

I attached card front to SU Thick Whisper White card base, so I could inlay 

the red die cut heart and inlay die cut cork heart.

Then die cut the LOVE from same die set and attached.

Stamped sentiment using my MISTI onto back of scrap of Woodland CS, 

so the colors would match, attached sentiment and Done!

My 1st Valentine for the holiday:-)  Fun using the cork that I have had forever!

Speaking of forever.. the punched heart was my very 1st Michael's purchase years ago!

Happy Valentine's my friends.  Hope you get to join us at CAS Mix Up.

You will love all the cards from our very talented DT and Guest Designer, Marianne (Marianne's cards 'n stuff).   Our hostess, Joanna's sample is an absolutely amazing Freestyle CAS creations! 

You have until the 24th to play along.  Can't wait to see your wonderful creations!  Hugs

Supplies:

Stamps: SU "With All My Heart" retired.

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White CS 100#'s.  Gemund Woodland CS 110#'s.

Inks: Archival Jet Black.  T.H. Distress Inks: Festive Berries and Barn Door.

Accessories: Cork..local store that is out of business.  SU Sunshine Wishes Dies. SU hearts border EB folder (ret).  heart punch ret. SU fine tip glue pen. SU rhinestone.

Splitcoaststampers TLC675 hosted by Karen!

Our dear friend, Karen (Snippet) is hosting the Technique Lovers Challenge (TLC675)

this week.  Her technique is "Acetate Inking."

Here is Karen's card!

Here is my card using the same technique!

I already had die cut my CUTplorations "Art Happens" out of a scrap piece of Alcohol Ink on Yupo  that I planned to use. So I chose Distress Ink colors that were close to the same colors for my Acetate Inking background.  

I used Distress Inks: Spun Sugar, Seedless Preserves and Mermaid Lagoon.

I used Karen's photo tutorial and description of Acetate Inking  

and followed closely for my background. 

My only difference was I used Distress Inks and not Distress Oxide inks.

Next I stamped my Mug over my inked background using Archival Jet Black ink and my MISTI.  Then die cut my main image with CUTplorations

 Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies.

Attached my die cut sentiment using SU Fine Tip Glue Pen and attached main image to fun foam and to SU Thick Whisper White card base. 

My last step was to trace around the "Art Happens" with my 05 Black Art Pen and then Done!

I really had fun with this quick "Art Happens" card design..  

Thanks so much Karen for always inspiring us!!

Be sure and check out Karen's TLC675 on SCS.  The growing gallery is inspiring too!

Adding Challenges

STAMPloration Never-Ending Anything Goes

STAMPlorations January CAS Anything Goes CAS...no twist.

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations "Winter Mug".

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White.  Arches Mixed Media., Yupo.

Inks: Distress Inks: Spun Sugar, Seedless Preserves, Mermaid Lagoon.  Alcohol Inks and Archival Black.

Accessories: MISTI. CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Die and ART Happens Word Die. SU fine tip glue pen.  Fun Foam. 05 Art Pen. Piece of Acetate from stamp set.

Cling Wrap Get Well!

Another Cling Wrap card using a background from my stash.

I am loving this technique and adding to CAS Mix Up Cling Wrap Challenge.

Challenge Ends on the 24th.

Here is my Get Well card for a special friend recovering from surgery.

Cling Wrap + Stamping + Die Cuts and Stenciling.

I used Brushos: Turquoise and Bisters: Blue Black pigment powders for the cling wrap background, which I chose from my cling wrap stash:-)

My Cling Wrap Technique!

I spritzed my Strathmore Bristol paper with water then sprinkled Brushos onto paper and spritzed again liberally with water, 

tipping the paper to get the wet ink to run and blend.

Then placed a Cling Wrap piece (larger than paper) over the wet Brushos and

scrunched the wrap, which moves the inks and adds lines.  Tucked excess wrap under piece and set aside to dry.  Be patient..can take several hours or overnight to dry.

Back to my card:-)

 I die cut my cling wrap background birds using CUTplorations "For the Birds" Die and attached to my Strathmore Bristol card front.  

Then placed my T.H. "Stripes" Stencil over the birds 

and used my Clarity Brush to swipe SU Lost Lagoon ink thru the stencil.

It gave a nice soft background for the pretty cling wrap birds.

I placed card front in my MISTI and stamped the cute STAMPlorations Birds of  Paradise sentiment

designed by Shirley of The Bee's Knees:-)

  I Love these pretty artsy birds:-) I think my friend will too. 

Enjoy and Hugs.

Challenges:

STAMPlorations Never Ending Anything Goes

STAMPlorations CAS January Challenge: Anything CAS..no twist.

STAMPlorations January Stamps and Curves and Sketch Challenge.

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations Birds of Paradise sentiment.

Paper: Strathmore Bristol, SU Thick Whisper White..card base.

Inks: Brushos: Turquoise.  Bisters: Blue Black.  Archival Jet Black. SU Lost Lagoon.

Accessories: CUTplorations "For the Birds" Die.T. H. Stripes Stencil.  Clarity Stencil Brush.  MISTI. Saran Wrap. SU Spritzer and Fine Tip Glue Pen.