You Colour My World

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I stamped the corner stamp from the Posy Florals 3 Stamp Set in each corner using Aged Mahogany Distress Ink and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Tropic Pearl Lustre. I then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Extra Flint Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Aged Mahogany using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the large frame from the same stamp set, again using Aged Mahogany and embossed with Tropic Pearl Lustre. I cut it out with scissors and inked around the edges with Aged Mahogany. I stamped the heart image from the same stamp set using Aged Mahogany and embossed with Tropic Pearl Lustre. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 28 and inked through the die with Aged Mahogany.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set, using Aged Mahogany and embossed with Tropic Pearl Lustre. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 25 and inked through the die with Aged Mahogany.

I tied a bow using Cream Satin Edged Organza. I pressed a  Fancy Pearl Embellishment into the Aged Mahogany Ink Pad, sprinkled with Tropic Pearl Lustre, tapped off the excess and heat set. I added a couple of Crystal Decorative Stick Pins.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Winter Wishes

Hi Bloggers.

Apologies for the Christmas card today but as I currently have the Stamps to Die For Bauble Stamps in stock in my Amazon Store, I thought I'd share this demo card from the last set of Christmas Shows.

For the background, I ran some lavender card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations New Year Dove Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and then rubbed Vintage Plum Gilding Wax all over. I inked around the edges with Seedless Preserves Distress Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the Floral Bauble with Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer White Detail Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Heirloom Ornaments 2011.

I stamped the Winter Wishes Sentiment from the Justrite Noel Christmas Ornament Clear Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and added White Detail Powder. I did not heat set at this point. I stamped the bauble from the same stamp set around it, using Perfect Medium and added White Detail Powder. I then heat set the lot and cut it out using a smaller Spellbinders Heirloom Ornament 2011 die.

I stamped a border using one of the foliage stamps from the Creative Expressions Snowflake & Sprigs Stamp set, again using Perfect Medium and embossed with White Detail Powder. I edged the panel with Seedless Preserves Distress Ink using Cut n Dry Foam and popped it onto a black mat.

I assembled the card as shown adding a couple of tiny bows from my stash, some Black Pearls and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Vintage Plum around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Love

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

Sorry about the wonky photo!

For the background, I simply ran a piece of Milk Card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Great Almanzo Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I cut 2 borders using the Spellbinders Classic Petal Edgeabilities with one of the inserts in the set. I inked through the die with Antique Linen. I added a 5mm Cream Pearl in each of the larger cut out circles all the way along the border.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the Damask Heart using Perfect Medium and added Cosmic Shimmer Olympic Gold Lustre Embossing Powder. I did not heat set at this stage. I inked up the centre section of the Lacy Heart with Perfect Medium and stamped it around the sentiment. I added Olympic Gold Lustre and heat set. I cut out just the heart from this piece (using scissors). I stamped the whole image twice more using Perfect Medium and embossed with Olympic Gold Lustre. I cut one out in its entireity and the other I cut without the scalloped edges. I stacked all 3 pieces on top of each other using 3d Foam as shown.

I tied a bow using 2 lengths of Champagne Silky Crush Ribbon. I pressed a  Fancy Pearl Embellishment into a Perfect Medium Pad, sprinkled with Olympic Gold Lustre, tapped off the excess and heat set. I added a couple of Crystal Decorative Stick Pins.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Golden Pearl around the edges.

Just a reminder that the Stamps to Die For Bauble Stamps are now in stock in my Amazon Store here.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Stamps to Die For Bauble Stamps Now In Stock

Hi Bloggers.

Just to let you know that the full range of Bauble Stamps that I premiered on my recent Christmas Shows are now in stock in my Amazon Store. You can find them here.

All for now.

Julia

For a Special Couple

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I spritzed a piece of Coconut White Card with Silver Cosmic Shimmer Mister. I dried it with my heat tool and then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Extra Flint Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design.

I dusted a strip of card with my anti static bag. I cut a fairly wide border using just the edge die from the Spellbinders Classic Petal Edgeabilities Die Set. At the emboss stage, I added the Delicate Border Mask which had been inked with Perfect Medium. The ink transferred to the debossed pattern. I added Cosmic Shimmer Silver Lustre Embossing Powder and heat set.

I stamped the Wedding Belle image using Perfect Medium and embossed with Silver Lustre. I cut it out with scissors. I cut a Spellbinders Labels 29 and at the emboss stage added the Moroccan Mask.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the Wedding Belle using Perfect Medium and embossed with Silver Lustre. I cut it out using Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge.

I tied a bow using White Crochet Ribbon. I added a Fancy Pearl Embellishment and a couple of White Pearl Decorative Stick Pins.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Silver Lustre around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Vintage Car

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I spritzed some Milk Card with Cosmic Shimmer Rich Gold Mister. I dried it with my heat tool and then dusted with my anti-static bag. I stamped the Curly Corner in 2 corners using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Olympic Gold Lustre Embossing Powder. I then popped it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Great Almanzo Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design.

I stamped the Vintage Car using Perfect Medium and embossed with Olympic Gold Lustre. I cut in out using Spellbinders Labels 29 and inked through the die with Antique Linen.

I tied a bow using 2 lengths of Champagne Silky Crush Ribbon. I pressed a  Fancy Pearl Embellishment into a Perfect Medium Pad, sprinkled with Olympic Gold Lustre, tapped off the excess and heat set. I added a couple of Cream Pearl Decorative Stick Pins.

I assembled the card as shown. I spritzed the middle mat with Rich Gold Mister and added dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Golden Pearl.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

So Sweet of You

Hi Bloggers.

Today a complete contrast to yesterday's card -

For the background, I ran a piece of black card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Super Powder Puff Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design. I then rubbed Cosmic Shimmer Vintage Golden Green Gilding Wax all over.

I stamped the frame from the Creative Expressions Posy Florals 3 Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Tropic Pearl Lustre Embossing Powder. I cut it out using scissors.

I stamped the fan piece 3 times, again using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Tropic Pearl Lustre. I added a black brad to fix them together.

I stamped the sentiment using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Tropic Pearl Lustre. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 28.

I assembled the card as shown adding some cream pearls and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Black Pearl around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Flowers are like friends

Hi Bloggers.

A bright triptych today -

For the background, I spritzed some Coconut  White Card with Tarnished Gold Cosmic Shimmer Vintage Mister. I dried it with my heat tools and then inked through the Leafy Mask with Mustard Seed Distress Ink using Cut n Dry Foam. I moved the mask around the card to extend the design. Next, I randomly stamped one of the flourishes from the Heartfelt Creations Rye Grass Flourish Stamp Set, again using Mustard Seed.

I stamped the flower image from the Posy Florals 1 Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Tropic Yellow Lustre Embossing Powder. I cut them out using Spellbinders Labels 28 and inked through the die with Mustard Seed. I cut a Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge for each of them out of yellow card.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Tropic Yellow Lustre. I cut it out using Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge and inked through the die with Mustard Seed.

I tied a bow using Cream Satin Edged Organza. I pressed a  Fancy Pearl Embellishment into a Perfect Medium Pad, sprinkled with Tropic Yellow Lustre, tapped off the excess and heat set. I added a couple of Cream Pearl Decorative Stick Pins at the back of the bow.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Cream Pearls in the top corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

You are Loved

Hi Bloggers.

Before I show today's card, I'd like to answer a question from yesterday. Norah asked if I decide on the size of my background first or decide after I have my images and die cuts ready. Well, it depends. Usually, I will get my images, die cuts, ribbon, etc ready, lay them out on my craft sheet and measure to decide my background size. Sometimes I have to adjust it to fit in with the size of the embossing folder I want to use. Sometimes, I want to use a specific mask or folder that simply does not lend itself to being extended so in that case I set my background size first and then choose my toppers accordingly.

Here's today's card -

I used Milk Card for this one. I started my stamping the Wrought Iron Corner in each corner and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Marine Sea Lustre Embossing Powder (finally back in stock!). I then popped it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Extra Flint Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Cloudy Blue Adirondack Dye Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I cut a Spellbinders Labels 29 and at the emboss stage I added the Couture Creations Great Almanzo Embossing Folder. I inked through the die with Cloudy Blue.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the Lacy Heart Stamp using Perfect Medium and added Marine Sea Lustre. I did not heat set at this stage. I then stamped the Lacy Heart stamp around it (I cut out the rubber from the centre of the heart so I could see through to position), again using Perfect Medium, added Marine Sea Lustre and heat set the lot. I cut the frame out using scissors.

I tied a bow using 2 lengths of White Silky Crush Ribbon. I pressed a  Fancy Pearl Embellishment into a Perfect Medium Pad, sprinkled with Marine Sea Lustre, tapped off the excess and heat set.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Cream Pearls in the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Golden Pearl around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Purple Iris

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I stamped the corner stamp from the Heartfelt Creations Rye Grass Flourish Stamp Set in each corner using Shaded Lilac Distress Ink. I then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Super Powder Puff Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and then inked around the edges with Shaded Lilac.

I cut a Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge. At the emboss stage I added the Couture Creations Nuevo Embossing Folder and inked through the die with Shaded Lilac.

I stamped the image from the Creative Expressions Posy Florals 2 Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured it in using Cosmic Shimmer Matt Drawing Inks. I used Purple Lilac and Sunflower from the Summer Fayre Set and Soft Moss from the Garden Twist Set. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 25 and inked through the die with Shaded Lilac.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set, again using Jet Black Archival and embossed with clear powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 28 and inked through the die with Shaded Lilac.

I tied a bow using White Satin Edged Organza and added a Fancy Pearl Embellishment.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

You're Fanastic in Blue

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

This card uses Sue's Shaving Foam Technique. I used some Patina Cosmic Shimmer Vintage Mister to begin with but I wasn't happy with the depth of colour that gave me. So, using the same foam that was still in my box lid, I added some Broken China Distress Ink Re-Inker, swirled it around and popped my card back into it - much better! When dry, I randomly stamped one of the Heartfelt Creations Rye Grass Flourish stamps using Broken China Distress Ink Pad.

I stamped the image from the Creative Expressions Posy Florals 3 Stamp Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Lapis Sapphire Lustre Embossing Powder. I used a dry wetwipe to remove the excess mica. I cut it out using Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge and inked through the die with Broken China.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set, again using Perfect Medium and embossed with Lapis Sapphire Lustre. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 25 and inked through the die with Broken China.

I tied a bow using Blue Satin Edged Organza and added a Frosted Blue Dazzler.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Summer Blue around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

For a Special Couple

Hi Bloggers.

A Wedding Card today -

I used Milk Card on this one. For the background, I inked through the Elegance Mask with Antique Linen Distress Ink using Cut n Dry Foam. I did this 3 times across the card.

I stamped the Wedding Belle using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Olympic Gold Lustre Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 29, with the image towards the right, and inked through the die with Antique Linen.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the image, again using Perfect Medium and embossed with Olympic Gold Lustre. I cut it out using Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge and inked through the die with Antique Linen.

I tied a bow using Cream Satin Edged Organza. I pressed a  Fancy Pearl Embellishment into a Perfect Medium Pad, sprinkled with Olympic Gold Lustre, tapped off the excess and heat set.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Cream Pearls in the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Golden Pearl around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Daisy Patch

Hi Bloggers.

Sue has shows today on Create & Craft - Toolshed 12noon till 2pm and 5pm. She has some lovely Heartfelt Creations Stamps and dies on the show so I thought I'd share this one today from the Pick of the Day last month.

For the background, I ran some Coconut White Card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Peacock Pleasure Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and then inked around the edges with Meadow Adiondack Dye Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I cut 2 Heartfelt Creations Decorative Butterfly Corners out of green Card.

I stamped the smaller image from the Heartfelt Creations Daisy Patch Bouquet Pre Cut Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured it in using Cosmic Shimmer Matt Drawing Inks. I used Marigold from the Autumn Shades Set and Soft Moss from the Garden Twist Set. I cut it out using Justrite Nested Oval Medallion Labels dies and inked though the die with Meadow Ink.

I stamped 3 of the coordinating flowers using the Heartfelt Creations Daisy Patch Flowers Stamp Set and coloured them in using Marigold Matt Drawing Ink. I cut them out using the Heartfelt Creations Daisy Patch Dies.

I tied a bow using 2 lengths of White Silky Crush Ribbon and added a Teal Dazzler.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Christmas Quick Makes

Hi Bloggers.

I made a bunch of quick cards for the shows yesterday thinking that not all the cards we want to make for Christmas should be hours in the making. Here they are - no descriptions as so easy, just an ingredients list for each one.

Justrite Merry Christmas Background, Stamps to Die For - Mini Lattice bauble, Perfect Medium, Spellbinders 2011 Heirloom Ornament, Cosmic Shimmer Silver Shine Detail Embossing Powder, Assorted Square Dazzlers, White Sheer Wrinkled Edge Ribbon, 5mm White Pearls, Silver Lustre PVA.

Stamps to Die For - Ornate Bauble, Spellbinders 2010 Heirloom Ornament, Spellbinders Holly Accents, Perfect Medium, Cosmic Shimmer Bright Gold Detail Embossing Powder, Couture Creations - Message in a Tree, Cast Bronze Gilding Wax, Deep Red Gilding Wax, Red Sheer Wrinkled Edge Ribbon, Red Dazzler, Fired Brick Distress Ink, Berry Red PVA.

Justrite Christmas Holly Background, Justrite Christmas Miracle Ornaments, Spellbinders 2011 Heirloom Ornament, Antique Linen Distress Ink, Perfect Medium, Cosmic Shimmer Bright Gold Detail Embossing Powder, Golden Pearl PVA.

Justrite Merry Christmas Background, CE Snowflakes & Sprigs, CE Winter Greetings, Couture Creations - Message in a Tree, Tumbled Glass Distress Ink, Spellbinders 2011 Heirloom Ornament, Silver Lustre PVA, Aqua Silky Crush Ribbon, Assorted Circle Dazzlers.

Couture Creations - Baubles and Baubles, CE Winter Greetings, Perfect Medium, Cosmic Shimmer Silver Shine Detail Embossing Powder, Silver Lustre PVA.

As I write this, it looks like mt second show from yesterday with Loen will be repeated at 3am tomorrow morning.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.