Posts Tagged ‘crafts’
Peaceful Winter – Almost Artisan Card #5
Well, this is it (I think), the last of my non-Artisan Award winning cards. I do have one more 3D project to show, it is my favourite and most creative, I think!
Anyways, this card is a 5×5 square card and I wanted to do a soft and serene winter card but using a monochromatic colour palette.
The base is Whisper White and I’ve layered it with Basic Gray cardstock, then another layer of Whisper White and then a piece of Nouveau Chic (retired) designer paper. Not your typical Christmas colours or patterns but I really liked how the design of the paper imitated a ribbon. So, I added a piece of Basic Gray satin ribbon and a big bow just above the hanging ribbon on the DSP.
Next came the focal point:
On a piece of Glossy cardstock, I first stamped the trees from Lovely as a Tree in Versamark. I brayered over with Going Gray and sponged the edges with Basic Gray. Then I stamped Dasher in Black Craft Ink and embossed with Heat and Stick Powder and then sprinkled with Dazzling Diamonds. Next, I added snow drifts with Whisper White cardstock.
To finish it off, I added a piece of Styled Silver HodgePodge Hardware and a piece of Basic Gray cardstock on which I stamped a snowflake from Snow Swirled and the word “peace” from All Holidays.
Thanks for stopping by today and for all of your kind comments!
 |
Cindy Jamie Jackie Patty |
Katy Melissa Tina Kelly |
Ashley Carmen Monika Tracy |
Sam Jenn Renee Carrie |
Products used on this project – CLICK HERE to buy them NOW!
Cardstock: Whisper White, Glossy, Basic Gray.
Ink: Going Gray (retired), Basic Gray, Versamark, Basic Black Craft.
Stamps: Dasher, Lovely as a Tree, Snow Swirled, All Holidays.
Accessories: Basic Gray Satin Ribbon, Nouveau Chic DSP (retired), Brayer, Heat and Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds, Styled Silver HodgePodge Hardware, 1″ circle punch.
Subscribe to the comments for this postFun with Felt and Fabric
I don’t sew (ask my mom) but I love to make projects with felt and fabric. So, when I got my Sizzix I knew I’d found a way to make projects without sewing!
I have an 8 year old daughter who loves Webkinz and she loves to dress them up and play pretend. So, when I was preparing for my Open House (today!) I wanted to try out using felt in my Sizzix.
I used the scallop envelope die and cut out some black felt. I think I mentioned before that I don’t sew, so I used sticky strip to keep it all together. The flap is held down with some sticky backed velcro. I used the birds and blooms Sizzlet and cut out some gingham fabric and added a Rhinestone brad for an accent. I punched holes in the back of the purse with my Crop-A-Dile and tied in some Eggplant grosgrain.
This purse is super cute and my daughter has asked for an “exclusive” line for her stuffies. A new business venture for me? I don’t think so…..
Check back tomorrow for photos of my big outdoor New Catalogue Open House!
Fun with the Sizzix
I needed to put together a quick and simple wedding congratulations card and had the previously cut out a small scalloped envelope in Kiwi Kiss textured cardstock using my Sizzix. I really wanted to use this on a project so this was just the occasion.
The card base is Almost Amethyst and is layered with some vellum paper. I added rub ons from the Cherished Rub Ons in two of the corners and a strip of Not Quite Navy along the centre (I added two silver brads to this for good measure).
Inside the envelope is a little note card with “together” from Define Your Life and “Tt” from Defining Alphabet. I tied some white taffeta ribbon around the envelope and added a silver ribbon slide.
Lastly, I added “congratulations” from Hugs and Wishes.
Really quick and simple and I’m loving this colour combo!
