Month: October 2020

Mountain Sunset

Hi!  Keeping with the brayer theme from the other day, today’s card features a brayered background.

Brayer, Sunsent, Friendship, Mountain Air, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #2020AnnualCatalog

The sunset is created using the brayer.  I started with Daffodil Delight ink and covered the entire piece of Whisper White.  To ink up the brayer, roll the brayer in just one direction repeatedly.  Do not go in a back and forth motion or you will end up with uneven coverage.  Start partially off the cardstock at the top and roll the brayer across the entire length.  Pick up the brayer and bring it back to the starting side (for me, that would be the left end as I am left handed) and roll over the cardstock overlapping this pass with the first one.  Continue with this method all the way down the cardstock.  Reink the brayer and repeat.  Continue to repeat until you have the color you’d like.  Repeat with Pumpkin Pie  – but do not go all the way down the paper this time – end shorter so that some of the Daffodil still shows.  The last color to apply is Cajun Craze -ending this one maybe 1/4 to 1/3 of the way down so that the Pumpkin Pie shows.

The mountains are stamped using Gray Granite ink.  I stamped the original image first, and then flipped the stamp over (as these are reversibles) and inked the backside to fill in the mountain range.   I then stamped using the back side again to fill in near the bottom of the cardstock panel.  Lastly, I lightly dragged the ink pad near the bottom edge to color it in.  You could also do this part with the brayer for a smoother look.

The birds are stamped in Jet Black Stazon and are from the High Tide stamp set.

The sentiment is from Itty Bitty Greetings and is punched using the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch.

I hope you enjoyed a few uses for the brayer this week.

Don’t forget, we are half-way through our Designer Series Paper Sale!  Stock up now on your favorites while they are 15% off.

Thanks for stopping by!

Product List

High Tide Photopolymer Stamp Set

Itty Bitty Greetings Cling-Mount Stamp Set

Mountain Air Bundle

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad

Sponge Brayers

Lovely Labels Pick A Punch

Brayered Bricks

Hi!  Today I have a card to share featuring brayered bricks.  We were playing with brayers in a recent workshop, and I shared how you could use the brayer on embossed images.

Brayers, Backgroungs, Baby Wipes, Fall, Stampin' Up!, SU!, Love of Leaves, Autumn Goodness

First, pick a colored cardstock – for this I used Crumb Cake.  Run the cardstock through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss with the Brick and Mortar Embossing Folder.  Then use the brayer to apply ink to the embossed cardstock.  Here I used Early Espresso.   If you do not want to flatten your image, leave the cardstock in the folder and apply the ink.  The folder allows the cardstock to hold the shape of the embossing folder while the ink is applied.

To finish this card, I used more of those Baby Wipe leaves from the Love of Leaves bundle (yes, I still have some left to use) with some linen thread.  The sentiment is from Autumn Goodness.  This is die cut using the Stitched Rectangle dies and layered on Early Espresso cardstock.

The base is Thick Whisper White cardstock, cut at 4 1/4″ x 11″.  Score at 5 1/2″ and fold.  An Early Espresso layer measuring 4 1/16″ x 5 5/16″ is  adhered to the base before adhering the embossed brick layer.

Try adding some color to your embossing folder images and see what you come up with!  The color pairings you can make – what fun.

Thanks for stopping by!

Product List

Autumn Goodness Bundle

Love Of Leaves Bundle (English)

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Linen Thread

Sponge Brayers

Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder

Stitched Rectangles Dies

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Happy Birthday!

Hi!  Today is my birthday so I have a cute Gift Card holder to share with you featuring the Way To Goat stamp set!

Birthday, Gift Card Holder, Way To Goat, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #2020AnnualCatalog

This stamp set is adorable!  I shared this card with a group of ladies during a workshop and then decided to use it during this past week’s Facebook Live.  It is just that cute not to share!

Here’s what you need:  (dimensions below are height by length)

  • Base Cardstock – 4 1/4″ x 8″ – score at 2 1/2″ on the 8″ side.
  • Base Cardstock – 3 3/4″ x 8″ – score at 4″ and fold in half.
  • Coordinating Mat Cardstock – 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
  • Coordinating Mat Cardstock – 4 1/8″ x 2 3/8″
  • Coordinating Mat Cardstock – 3″ x 3″
  • Designer Series Paper – 4″ x 5 1/4″
  • Designer Series Paper – 4″ x 2 1/4″
  • Designer Series Paper – 3 5/8″ x 3 7/8″
  • Designer Series Paper – 2″ x 4″
  • Neutral Cardstock – 3 5/8″ x 3 7/8″
  • Neutral Cardstock – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″

The assembly for this card is shown in this video:

The goat is stamped in Memento Black Ink and colored with Stampin’ Blends.  The one above uses Smoky Slate and Petal Pink.  In the video, I switched to Gray Granite for the goat.

One important tip – adhere the ribbon to the very base before adhering any of the layers.  If you forget this step, you could just wrap the ribbon around the back of the card as well.

The Designer Series Paper used is the Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper from the 2020 Annual Catalog.  It is on sale this month for 15% off!  This paper is perfect for both male and female cards – I LOVE when my paper packs are versatile and have patterns and colors for anyone!

Here’s the inside view:

Birthday, Gift Card Holder, Way to Goat, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #2020AnnualCatalog

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Product List

Way To Goat Cling Stamp Set (English)

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack

Stampin' Dimensionals

Love Of Leaves

Hi!  How are you today?  Back today with another card featuring the Baby Wipe and Love of Leaves bundle.

Fall, Love of Leaves, Friendship, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #2020AugDecMini, BabyWipe

I have fallen in love with this bundle.  I hadn’t realized when I got this set that the when you die cut a leaf, it leaves a stitched border behind.   So, I decided to use that as a frame for my leaf.  Remember when I showed you the Baby Wipe technique earlier in the week, well, I made so many leaves (and I still haven’t used them all) – that I thought I’d use one of them with the stitched outline – and this is the result.

To add interest to the card, I added three strips of Early Espresso cardstock of different widths behind the leaf.  The sentiment is stamped on the Whisper White layer.  The base is Thick Whisper White – 4 1/4″ x 11″scored at 5 1/2″ and folded.

A pretty easy layout to replicate.

Don’t forget the Designer Series Paper Sale going on this month – save 15% on 15 different Paper Packs – including some for the upcoming holidays!

Thanks for stopping by!

Product List

Love Of Leaves Bundle (English)

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Stampin' Dimensionals

You Make Life Better

Hi!  Today I am participating in Kylie’s International Blog Highlights for October.  I decided to share this card using the Faux Woodburning Technique I saw done by France Martin.

Nature, Friendship, Thanks, Rooted in Nature, Stampin' Up!, SU!, #FacebookLive, Faux Woodburning

I think this is a great technique for masculine cards.  The tree is from Rooted In Nature while the sentiment is from the Field Journal stamp set.

You’ll need Watercolor Paper, a water painter, Early Espresso ink and a Stamparatus.  That’s it!

Use the Stamparatus to align your image on the Watercolor paper.  Ink with Early Espresso and stamp.  Repeat this 2-3 times to make sure you have a good amount of ink on your paper.

Run the water painter back and forth (side-to-side, left-to-right or right-to-left) over the image to cover your watercolor paper. This pulls some of the Early Espresso ink over the paper giving that Woodburning look.

Here’s a video where I share this technique:

If you are so inclined, I’d love your vote for my card in Kylie’s Highlights.  Simply head over here and click on the heart in the upper right hand corner of my card to vote for it. It is Number 48.  Make sure you check out all the other entries!

Don’t forget, the Designer Series Paper sale that is happening this month!  You’ll have 15 different papers on sale in my on-line store. Hop on over and pick up your favorites!

Thanks for stopping by!

Product List

Field Journal Cling Stamp Set

Rooted In Nature Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

Water Painters

Stamparatus

Who Loves Paper?

I DO!!!  I am so excited to announce that Stampin’ Up! is offering 15% off select Designer Series Papers this month!!

Perfect timing as I start working on my winter Cards this month – 6 holiday patterns are on this list!

I’ve marked my top 4 must haves but there are plenty others to choose from!  Don’t wait – shop my on-line store today to get your favorites.

Happy Shopping!

Product List

Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper

‘Tis The Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper

Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper

Trimming The Town Designer Series Paper

Plaid Tidings 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper

Peony Garden Designer Series Paper

Whale Of A Time 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper

Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper

Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

Playing With Patterns 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Playful Pets Designer Series Paper