J-O-Y #8

Hi everyone.  I'm back with my eighth card using the Immense JOY die from Penny Black.  This is going to be the last JOY card for a while.  I scheduled this post ahead as we moved yesterday and my computer is unplugged and packed away. :)  

This is one of the images from the All the Trimmings stamp set (Penny Black).  I stamped the image in black ink, heat embossed in clear, and watercoloured with my Zigs. 

I finished the background of the card by using a black card front with in-laid JOY die in real red card stock.   I cut out around the image at the bottom so it would drape over the bottom of the "O" and give a bit of added dimension.

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I'm sending this card to Rudolph Days April Challenge.

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Stamps:  All the Trimmings (Penny Black)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Black card stock (SU!); Real Red card stock (SU!)

Ink:   Black (Memento); Zig markers
Accessories:   JOY die (Penny Black); Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool; watercolour brushes

Challenges:

Rudolph Days April Challenge

Penny Black - All-in-One Octagon

Hi everyone.  Today I've used the All-in-One Octagon (51-816) die with embossing from the newest release at Penny Black.  This is similar to the All-in-One Oval die.  I love the versatility.  You can also use the octagon frame separately (see this card), and you can use the card front embossed frame with octagon aperture separately too.  Or you can use it with both, as with the above card.

I used the second image from the beautiful Captivate (31-050) stamp set (also from the new release).  I stamped the image in black ink and clear heat embossed before watercolouring with my Zigs.  I loved watercolouring this image, combining orange and pink to create two-toned flowers. :)

I fussy-cut the bottom of the image so that the leaves and lower bloom go over the edge of the octagon frame.  I finished with a simple sentiment (Super Day), stamped in black and heat embossed with clear.

I'm giving this card to my Mom for Mother's Day, which is just a few weeks away in Canada. :)

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I'm sending this to Triple B April Challenge.

Penny Black Products

Captivate (31-050)

All-in-One Octagon (51-816)

Super Day (31-044)

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Stamps:  Capivate; Super Day (both Penny Black)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Fabriano (Strathmore 108 lb.)
Ink:   Black (Memento); Zigs (pale green, light green, orange, pink)
Accessories:   Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, All-in-One Hexagon die (Penny Black), watercolour brushes

Challenges:

Triple B - April Challenge

More Cover Die Eclipse

Hi everyone.  I've been away from my computer, which is unusual for me.  Sorry I have missed keeping up with visiting blogs, but we are getting ready to move in the next couple of weeks.  I've been busy packing and sorting everything.  We have been in our current house for almost 29 years, so you can imagine that we have acquired a lot of STUFF! :)  Hope to be back visiting your blogs on a regular basis in a few weeks.

For today, one more card using the Cover Die Eclipse technique at Group of Seven.

Please check out the details for the technique and link to video on the blog ...

Group of Seven Cardmakers

For today card, I used a large image (Blooming - Penny Black) which is stamped in black and heat embossed with clear.  I sponged over the background creating an ombre effect with Distress Oxide Inks (Saltwater Taffy, Abandoned Coral, Aged Mahogany).  I used plain water to watercolour the flowers.  The water activates the Distress Oxide inks; then I used my paint brush to remove most of the colour, blotting with a paper towel to make sure it was dry.

I created two panels the same and die-cut one with Laurel Leaves Background Plate (Simon Says Stamp).  I cut two more panels with this cover die from white card stock and then layered all three of the die-cuts together with the stamped / sponged one on top.  I lined up the stacked dies over my second panel and then glue them together.  To finish I added a simple happy birthday (Special Sentiments - Penny Black) sentiment banner.

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As you can see from the close-up ... I wasn't very careful when lining up the stack of leaf die-cuts so you can see a bit of the white peeking out from the stack. :)   

I hope you'll give this technique a try.  If you do, please join us by posting your card with the linky at the bottom of THIS POST.  We'd love to see what you make!

Sending this card to the Penny Black Saturday Challenge - April.  

... and sending this to The Flower Challenge #90 - Add Layers.

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Stamps:  Blooming (Penny Black)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media Paper (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Obsidian Black ink (Altenew - Pigment ink); Distress Oxide Inks:  Saltwater Taffy, Abandoned Coral, Aged Mahogany (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:  Laurel Leaves Background Plate (Simon Says Stamp), sponges, Clear embossing powder (Ranger) 

Challenges:

Group of Seven - Cover Die Eclipse

PBSC - April

The Flower Challenge #90 - Add Layers

IDEAS - Dies

Hi everyone.  It's time for the next IDEAS Challenge with Darnell.  This week is "D for Dies / Die Cuts".

I used a new-to-me flower die that was a gift from a friend a LONG time ago.  I'm happy that I have finally had a chance to show it some love.   I created a simple background by smooshing Kitsch Flamingo, Ripe Persimmon, and Mustard Seed Distress Inks.  I dried my panel and then added more sponging of the same colours over top to intensify the colours.  For some reason the pink is lost in the photo.

I used this lovely daisy flowers die and kept the card CAS by using white for the flowers and adding a simple sentiment (Happy Messages - Stampendous) at the bottom in black ink.

A fun and easy card that took me less than 10 minutes to make.  Not very often that happens for me! :)

Not only am I joining Darnell with the IDEAS Challenge this week, but I'm also adding this card to NBUS Challenge #61.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Happy Messages (Stampendous)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Kitsch Flamingo, Ripe Persimmon, Mustard Seed (Tim Holtz); Black (Memento)
Accessories:   water mister, sponges, daisies die-cut (AliExpress)

Challenges:

NBUS Challenge #61