So Much Happy - Last Call

One more look at this paper pack... Same paper and accessories, but different look.  Make it From Your Heart Volume 1 pattern #27 has been turned on its side and lays horizontally for this version.  And this is the third card I made with the challenge paper and accessories (ribbon and tag).

As you can see, the tag is threaded with the ribbon.  And because of this post, you're wondering if  the ribbon goes the length of the card or has a gap.  : ) The flower and saying are from the Change the World stamp set. I colored the flower with the Antique Pink Blend and Pale Pink Shades Tri-Blend Markers.  Ballerina ink was used for the background images of the saying that was stamped in Sapphire ink.

The next time you look at a pattern, see how you can make a few variations of it.  I rotated the pattern 90 degrees.  If you take a look at this version of the card, you can see changing the perspective (ok, and stamps), you easily can get more for you buck.

Stop & Smell the Flowers Take 2

Today's card is brought to you by Cardaholics Challenge.  Use the background and texture paper and some specific accessories (all or at least one element).

The ribbon and the red "leaf" were in the accessories packet.  The red leaf was a photo corner that I tucked under the flower.

The Clover leaf is second generation rolled.  What does that mean? Ink the stamp, and stamp off on scratch paper.  Then roll the outside of the stamp back in the ink to make it darker (first generation vibrance) before stamping it again.  Cut said leaf out and attach.

Today's lesson is if you are limited on ribbon and have something going over where the ribbon goes.  Cut the ribbon to make it last.  See what I did?  Instead of needing 5.5" of ribbon, I used 3.5" per card.  And since the cardstock goes over the ribbon ends, you have no idea that it's two pieces.  : )

Some things to be aware of as you use this trick...

• make sure your pieces are long enough to go under the paper.  For instance, I cut my ribbon 1" when only 1/2" shows in the finished project (the right side).

• make sure you measure (or have something to measure with (ie. the paper) so that the two pieces of ribbon are on the same plain

• tack down both ends of the ribbon

• this applies to paper as well

The pattern I used was from Make It From Your Heart volume 1 pattern 19

Stop and Smell the Flowers Take 1

In the depths of Winter, I can't wait to see the flowers bloom.  Here is the first sightings of said flowers.  : )

Card challenge - use a specific paper and accessories - go!  I created three different cards using the challenge parameters.  This is one of them. : )  Each card is different, and I can honestly say I don't have a favorite.

The floral paper and the brads were used to fulfill the challenge.  The cool thing about our background and texture paper is that it's reversible.  So, yes, the bright yellow paper is the backside of the floral paper!

The design is pattern #27 from Make it From Your Heart volume 1.  "Stop & Smell the FLOWERS" was stamped in Sapphire ink on White Daisy Cardstock.  The leaves behind the Candy Apple and Lemonade flowers are second generation Clover inked.  The flowers were hand cut (you can purchase the set with coordinating Thin Cuts for the flowers - Z4668).

For all the variations, the outer two flowers are adhered directly to the card.  The middle flower (second generation Candy Apple) is raised with 3D thin foam.

Technique: Second Generation.  Ink your stamp in the desired color.  Stamp onto scratch paper, and without reinking the stamp, stamp a second time.  Depending on the ink color, you might be able to get a third generation, and even a fourth generation image (darker colors such as Sapphire are good for this).