I got my Stampin’ Sponges out again! I LOVED making this card, getting my blend on with some fabulous ink colours!
The ink blended circle on this card required a mask; created from two clouds punched from the Tree Builder Punch, and a large circle die cut using the Circle collection framelits. I layered this elements together to create this mask, that I then sponged through with Mossy Meadow and Lost Lagoon ink
The effect around the edge is super easy to create too! I added the Whisper White card stock to my Lost Lagoon card base with Fast Fuse (as usual) but made sure not to put the Fast Fuse too close to the edge of the card stock. Then once it was stuck down, I pulled up the edges with my fingers. I’m sure you can spot where I got a little bit over excited with this step!
I finished this one with the Tree stamp from To You and Yours Too, along with the sentiment from the same set. Can you see the tiny little dots in the ink? they are little dots of Crystal effects, three trios of three, for an extra little something!
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I know, mixing it up this week with a post on a Wednesday! (and it’s not just housekeeping!)
This week I’m featuring 5 days of quick and easy Christmas cards for your last minute craft inspiration. Speaking of craft inspiration, how about a dose of inspiration delivered directly to you each and every week? Did you know I send out a weekly newsletter, complete with a great project each week. This month in the newsletter I’m showing some great sneak peaks, with ideas and inspiration you wont want to miss! You can subscribe HERE or there is always a link at the end of my blog posts.
This great card uses the To You and Yours stamp set, and is great for those last minute makes. I have to admit that I made a little bit of a mess of this one, I have no idea what happened to the Gold Foil card stock, but that bottom left hand corner appears to have been chewed!
The card base here is Old Olive, while the stamping is in a different green (Garden Green) with a pop of Real Red and a hint of Gold – I love this style of card. Super simple and really quick to batch make too!
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Yesterday we looked at the To You and Yours Shaker Card Kit (which I LOVE!) but I had HEAPS of bits and pieces left over after making the 18 cards.
So I have made a few bits and pieces with the left overs. I’m only sharing one of the card with you today, but sign up for my newsletter for more inspiration with this kit coming really soon
Using the stamp set that goes with the kit as the shaker background I created my own shaker window using the Stampin’ Trimmer (although you could use dies). Those star sequins are left over from the kit, and I STILL have more!
The sentiment is also from the same stamp set, heat embossed in Gold (yum!)
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I am loving the Project Kits in this years catalogues! They are all so simple to put together – so simple in fact that most of them can be put together in a couple of hours, surrounded by your friends – if you want to book a Party with me between the 4th and 10th of November you can select 2 FREE stamp sets from my basket of Stamping Goodies AND I can give you a hand to put your chosen kit together too! So, book your party today!
The To You and Yours Shaker Card Kit really stood out to me in the Autumn / Winter catalogue as a kit I needed to get home and put together before I could offer it to you as a class – Is it really as easy as Stampin’ Up!® make it look?
YES!
This kit gets you 18 cards (with envelopes) 6 of each of 3 designs. Stampin’ Up!® have even made a really handy video of how to put the kit together – along with both written and photographic instructions provided in the kit.
The kit features gorgeous foiled card bases, and a lovely selection of different shaker shapes and elements to make your 18 cards. You could totally mix it up a bit and put the Glass Glitter in the Joy Bauble, or put the Joy sticker on the Star shape.
For me the highlight of this kit is the Dimensional Strips, they make creating your shaker shape so easy – just remember to butt the ends up close together on the cards where your using that Glass Glitter or you might find you have an empty shaker card and an envelope full of sparkles by the time they reach the recipient!
I found that adding some Crystal Effects liquid glue at the joints of the Dimensionals also helped (even if it was only peace of mind) to keep that Glass Glitter contained!
I thought I would make a quick video showing you just how easy it is to make these cards, but of course my camera had other ideas! hope you enjoy the Voiceover, and horrendous bow tying at the end! (there is a reason why the others don’t have their bit of bakers twine!)
Shaker Card Top Tips:
Start by applying your outline stickers, these are easier to apply than they look, and make the cards look super professional too!
Complete all the stamping before you start gluing your window sheets to your shaker frames
Use Tombow or Crystal Effects to add your Window Sheet – DO NOT be tempted to use your Fine-Tip Glue Pen, this glue is FAR too running and makes a major mess, check the video if you don’t believe me!
Assemble the Christmas Tree cards first, as suggested by Stampin’ Up!®, as you need to add 6 sequins to each tree, and to get that messy Glass Glitter out of the way!
Ensure your Dimensional Strips are butted tight up against each other, and add a liquid glue between to create a full seal (and allow to dry) before pouring your Glass Glitter onto the stamped tree – then line your shaker frame up over the top – otherwise your stamped tree might not match your shaker window!
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