Sunny Studio Stamps - Panda Party!

 

Welcome to my blog and a new card for Sunny Studio Stamps.   This birthday card uses Sunny's Panda Party stamp set together with it's coordinating die.   I also used their beautiful Blooming Frame Die and Stitched Rectangle Die.

So, first of all  I had fun with strips of coloured cardstock in a rainbow order design and I glued them in place on an A2 card base.  Over this I layered a Blooming Frame die cut that I created from sturdy white cardstock.

I used the Stitched Rectangle Die to die cut the centre panel.  I then masked a line near the bottom and I used some Distress Oxide Inks that tone with the striped background and created a little rainbow of subtle colour.  I then popped the panel in my Misti and stamped the sentiment.  I adhered this panel with glue.

I used black Memento Ink to stamp the panda images and their party hats.  I used Copic markers to colour the images:-

Pandas - T6, T4, T2, T0, C3, C1, C0, RV0000

Pink - RV63, RV52, RV0000

Green - YG13, YG01

Teal - BG13, G00, G0000

I die cut that the images, backed them with foam tape and applied them to the ink blended area.

I highlighted a few points with a white gel pen and adhered a few sparkling clear sequins to complete the whole card.

I thank you for stopping by.  Happy crafting!

Pretty Pink Posh - Hummingbird Floral

 

Welcome to my blog and another card created for Pretty Pink Posh working with their lovely new release.  My card today features the following products:-

Hummingbird Floral

Hummingbird Floral Die

Layered Blooming Vines Stencil

I took a white A2 panel and used the stencil to create the pretty background.  Distress Oxide Inks used are Spun Sugar, Kitsch Flamingo, Cracked Pistachio, Mowed Lawn and Salvage Patina.

I adhered this panel my card base.

I frame out the panel in pink using a die from my stash and then I stamped the images and sentiments from Hummingbird Floral in black ink.  I coloured using the following Copic markers:-

Hummingbirds - BG15, BG34, BG32, YG41, G40, RV02, RV00, N1, R21

Blush - R22, R21, R00

I used the coordinating die to die-cut all images including the sentiment word 'note' and I adhered to the background with a double layer of foam tape so they are really 'flying' above the background.  With the sentiment I continued with the die cut scrap white cardstock so that I could create a stack with the stamped die cut on top.  These were adhered in place.

For the finishing touches I first used Nuvo Drops in a pale yellow to add dimension to the centre of each bloom and I added sparkling clear sequin accents at the end.

Thanks for stopping by!

Spellbinders 'Spring In Kyoto Collection' Designed by Alex Syberia Designs

 

Hello everyone and welcome to my blog where I'm sharing my second card for the absolutely stunning new collection from Spellbinders called 'Spring In Kyoto' which was designed by Alex Syberia Designs.  The release was inspired by the timeless elegance of Asian aesthetics and brings together simplicity, grace and charm.

This collection is so beautiful and something truly different to get creative with.  The release is available from both Alex Syberia Designs and Spellbinders and I have linked to the products in both shops below for your convenience.  

To shop from Alex Syberia Designs ....

Kokeshi Dolls Die Set

Parasols BetterPress & Stencil Bundle

Kokeshi Dolls Press Plate & Die Set

Good Day Quilted Rectangles Die Set

To shop from Spellbinders ....

Kokeshi Dolls Die Set

Parasols BetterPress & Stencil Bundle

Kokeshi Dolls Press Plate & Die Set

To create this card I took a panel of sturdy white cardstock and I used the Parasols BetterPress Plate but I hot foiled it in a silvery pewter hue.  I then used the coordinating stencils to ink blend the parasols and then I used the Good Day Quilted Rectangles Die Set from Alex Syberia Designs to size down the panel and give the decorated edge.  I glued this panel to a larger mirrored silver panel and then this was glued to my prepared A2 card base.

I then used the Kokeshi Dolls Die Set and scraps of cardstock in colours that coordinated with the background that I had created but which packed a bigger punch.  After die cutting the different elements, I glued them together and backed the doll with dimensional foam tape and applied her to the background.

I took the pretty sentiment from the Kokeshi Dolls Press Plate & Die Set.  I die cut 3 times from sturdy white cardstock and then I die cut once more from the same mirrored silver cardstock I used as a panel.  I glued the words in stacks and then adhered them to the card and with that, this card was finished.

I hope you enjoyed my card today.  If you missed my first one with the collection you can find it HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pretty Pink Posh - Floral Wreath Builder Die

 

Welcome to my blog and another card that I've created for Pretty Pink Posh that showcases products from their very pretty brand new release which is available for purchase.

Today my card uses the following products:-

Floral Wreath Builder Die

Notched Squares Die

Friend Greetings

Friend Greetings Die

This is a 5 x 5 inch square card.  I started with creating the pink card base.  I then used white cardstock and the Notched Squares Die to create a pair of notched panels.   One was glued inside the card base for an added surprise and to be written on.

The second die cut was glued to a mini gingham patterned panel from my stash which in turn was glued to a white panel panel.  This was all glued to the pink card base and set to one side.

Using the Floral Wreath Builder Die, I die cut all of the different elements used in my wreath.  The base of my wreath is comprised of two die-cuts from heavy weight vellum that I had first ink blended with a minty shade of ink.  The die set comes with a circle die.  I used this to reinforce the wreath so I glued one leafy vellum round to one circle, then I added another leafy round slightly offset and then the second circle was adhered.  

I teased the leaves to make them lovely and floaty and dimensional and then I added flowers, greenery and the bow which were die cut from pastel cardstock scraps in my stash.

To complete the card I stamped the sentiment from Friend Greetings, I felt this one fit within the wreath nicely.  I die cut using the coordinating die set and applied with a double layer of foam tape.

Last but not least, a few sparkling clear sequins were scattered and glued to the wreath.

Thanks for stopping by!

Spellbinders 'Spring in Kyoto Collection' New Release Designed by Alex Syberia Designs

 

Hello everyone and welcome to my blog where I'm sharing my first card for the absolutely stunning new collection from Spellbinders called 'Spring In Kyoto' which was designed by Alex Syberia Designs.  The release was inspired by the timeless elegance of Asian aesthetics and brings together simplicity, grace and charm.

This collection is so beautiful and something truly different to get creative with.  The release is available from both Alex Syberia Designs and Spellbinders and I have linked to the products in both shops below.  

To shop from Alex Syberia Designs ....

Floral Fans 3D Embossing Folder

Kokeshi Dolls Die Set

Blossoms & Sentiments Press Plate & Die Set

Fan & Bow Etched Die Set

Good Day Quilted Rectangles Die Set

To shop from Spellbinders ....

Floral Fans 3D Embossing Folder

Kokeshi Dolls Die Set

Blossoms & Sentiments Press Plate & Die Set

Fan & Bow Etched Die Set

To create my card I started with a soft pale pink A2 panel of cardstock.  I very lightly misted it with water before popping it into the Floral Fans 3D Embossing Folder and running it through my Big Shot.  Instant magic!  I glued this panel to my prepared card base and framed it out in white using the Good Day Quilted Rectangles Die Set.  This frame was applied with dimensional foam tape.

I pulled together my colour scheme by going through my cardstock scraps and then began die cutting the different elements from the Kokeshi Dolls Die Set.  With everything die cut, I methodically glued all of the different elements together and then using the same colours of cardstock, I also used the Fan & Bow Etched Die Set to create a semi open fan (the die set will create a fully open fan if you wish).  I tucked the fan under the doll's sleeve and adhered in place.  I then applied the doll to the background with more foam tape.

To complete the card I used the Blossoms & Sentiments Press Plate & Die Set to create the sentiments strip which I hot foiled in gold.  Once again I applied this element with foam tape and I tucked the very top just under the edge of the frame.

I had a few flower parts left over and so I used those as accents to complete the card.

Thank you for coming by to read how I made this card, I hope you can treat yourself to this collection or at least parts of it because it really is so beautiful.

I will be back with a new card featuring products from the collection on Tuesday, May 13th!

Pretty Pink Posh - NEW RELEASE - Hummingbird Floral

 

Welcome to my blog and my second of several cards for Pretty Pink Posh featuring products from their brand new and available for purchase new released.  My card today features the following new products:-

Layered Blooming Vines Stencil

Hummingbird Floral

Hummingbird Floral Die

I took a panel of white cardstock slightly smaller than A2 and used the two part Layered Blooming Vines Stencil to create the background.  I used inks by The Stamp Market in Matcha, Cerulean and Lilac to achieve this.

I glued this panel to a nice and neutral 'greige' cardstock panel and this was all glued to my prepared card base.

Using black Memento Ink, I stamped the floral images from the Hummingbird Floral set.  I reached for my Copic colours and used V09, BV13, BV01, YG45 and G12 to colours the blooms in different ways.

Using the coordinating dies, I die-cut the images, backed them with dimensional foam tape and applied them to the background in a little posy.

To complete the card, I stamped the sentiment on a sentiment strip and adhered it with foam tape to the background all the while ensuring that I hid the bottom of the flower stems.

Lastly, I used some Sparkling Clear Confetti Mix to add that all important twinkle to the finished card.

Thanks for stopping by today, happy crafting!

Pretty Pink Posh - NEW RELEASE!

 

Today, Pretty Pink Posh has released a new collection featuring hummingbirds, teacups, florals, and more! This collection of products will take your paper crafts to new heights.  I am happy to be guest designing for this release and have several cards to share with you over the coming days.

My card today features the following new products:-

Tea Time

Tea Time Die

Scallops Pierced Plate

I took a muted pink cardstock from my stash and I used the Scallops Pierced Plate to die cut the pretty design.  I adhered this panel to my prepared card base.

I stamped the images from Tea Time with black ink and coloured the images using the following Copic marker combinations:-

Deep Pink - R05, R32, R000

Light Pink - R32, R00, R000

Green - G00, G000

Yellow - Y21, E51

White - C1, C0, C00

I used the coordinating Tea Time die to die-cut the images which I played around with to find a nice setting and when I was happy I began to adhere the elements with either a single or double layer of dimensional foam tape to really get some dimension going.

To complete this card I also stamped and die cut the sentiment, adding to the scene with foam tape and last but never least, I added some Sparkling Clear Sequins in a couple of different sizes.

Head on over to Pretty Pink Posh and check out these and many other beautiful products from today's new offerings.