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Happy Birthday 2 U!

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Hi all,

How about a dimensional card today? This card is loaded with layers and textures. I wanted to play up the stamp and create a visual impact by using negative space for the stamp. I’ll admit there were many failed attempts on this card. For those of you that are crafters – DO NOT use glossy accents on images colored with stamp markers until those markers are absolutely 100% dry. I speak from experience (SO MANY SMUDGES!).

Happy Birthday 2 U

Supplies:

Card Base: Hero Hues Notecard – Neutrals

Paper: My Minds Eye , American Crafts Card stock

Embossing: Cuttlebug Dots Dry embossing

Stamp: Stampendous

Ink : Momento Tuxedo Black

Markers : American Crafts Stamp Markers

Circle Cutter: Martha Stewart Circle Cutter

Happy Birthday – Balloons

By Cards

Hi all,

For today’s card I wanted to play with some different techniques and I think the results are quite charming. The balloons were stamped on watercolor paper and colored in with watercolor pencils. I love working with pencils over a paint palette because it makes me feel like I have much better control on my canvas. I used a water brush to do my actual blending. The lacy designs on top and bottom were created using Japanese style washi tape.

Happy Birthday

Supplies:

Card Base: Hero Hues Notecard

Paper: DCWV & Strathmore watercolor paper

Stamp: Stampendous – Birthday Wishes

Ink : Momento Tuxedo Black

Watercolors : Derwent Inktense Pencils

Washi Tape: Recollections? (There was no label to be found on the package)

For A Special Day – Birthday Card

By Cards

Hi all,

For today’s card I have another Birthday/ Special day card that I created for the Etsy shop. I love the simplicity of this card, and although it’s hard to tell through pictures, it is super dimensional and fun in person. I think the extra patterns to each balloon really gives the card an added pizzaz.

 

For A Special Day - Birthday Card

Supplies:

Card Base: Hero Arts Notecard – Neutrals

Paper: My Mind’s Eye and Authentique scraps

Stamp: TPC Studio , Simon Says Stamp

Stickles : Ranger Diamond Stickles

Fan-Fold Valentine’s Day Garland

By Cards, Room Decor

Hi All,

I am a person who likes change. I embrace it. I like having seasonal weather (although I could do with a little less snow), I like swapping beauty products in and out, and I especially like changing up our house when it comes to decor.

Christmas is definitely my most favorite holiday. I actually get a little sad when we have to take our tree down and put away all of the wreaths. So to brighten up a few corners of the house I created some quick decor.

Here’s a quick look at a garland I made around valentine’s day.

Each Circle was created using good crate paper fourteen collection (notice how it’s covered in x’s and o’s).
I used my silhouette cutting machine to create a scalloped circle and the inner flower shape as well.
The hearts are stitched embellishments that I added for a little extra pizzazz.

Then, I just strung them up on some bakers twine and made a few more to create a garland.

HeartCircle

I created 2 different designs. One with a lighter pink embellishment and one with a darker pink embellishment. I also switched the pattern papers on the backgrounds. Notice how they are reversed depending on the type of embellishment? …it’s the little things.

HeartsGarland

Here’s a close up of those x’s and o’s

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And here it is all hung up on the craft room door.  I probably could have done a better job on spacing when it came to putting them on the twine, but I didn’t really care considering it was just for my own personal enjoyment. haha – I put way more effort into stuff I giveaway! =)

HeartBanner_String

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed and feel free to leave comments =)

Have a great day all ~JS