Category: Techniques

Cards, Love & Friendship, Valentine's Day, Watercolor techniques

Easy Watercolor Valentine’s Day Cards

kittieslovecrafting

Hello friends. If you like watercolor cards but think you have to be an artist to create them, I’m here to tell you that you don’t. The great thing about watercoloring is that it doesn’t have to be perfect. Also using the correct paper helps; I used both watercolor cardstock as well as multimedia paper to test them both out and see what I prefer.

I used heart shaped wafer dies as stencils for all of these cards. The only thing hand-drawn on these cards are the stems on the flowers and the bow. Let me show you how easy this can be!

For the first card, I cut a piece of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2″ and scored at 4-1/4″ to create an A2 card base. Then cut another piece of Strathmore 300 Series Smooth Bristol Paper to 4 x 5-1/4″.

Next, I used a heart die to trace the six hearts onto my paper. Don’t go too dark when drawing. It’ll be easier to erase the remaining pencil lines after you’ve colored everything. I used my Ken Oliver Color Burst Brights Powder for this card. I added splatters with the same colors as well as some gold splatters using the Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi STARRY COLORS.

Once the paint was dry (make sure to let it dry fully), I erased any left over pencil marks and sketched lines around the hearts. Feel free to skip this step or use the dies again to trace around with a pen or marker.

I die cut the sentiment and the border from Tim Holtz Idea-ology 8 x 8 Metallic Gold & Silver Kraft Stock Paper using the Lawn Fawn’s Henry’s ABCs and Lawn Fawn Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Frames.

On the inside of the card, I cut a strip of gold cardstock (same as the front panel) to 1 x 4-1/4″ and stamped another sentiment from the Lawn Fawn Henry’s Build-A-Sentiment – Love Stamp Set with Catherine Pooler Designs It’s a Girl Ink.

Dimensions

For the second card, I cut a piece of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ to 4-1/4 x 11″ and scored at 5-1/2″ to create an A2 card base. Then cut another piece of Watercolor Paper to 4 x 5-1/4″ and a piece of Tim Holtz Idea-ology 8 x 8 Metallic Gold & Silver Kraft Stock Paper to 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″.

I used a large heart die to trace the heart onto my paper. I used my Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Paint Set for this card. I added splatters with the same colors as well as some gold splatters using the Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi STARRY COLORS. Once dried, I erased any left over pencil marks and sketched lines around the hearts.

I die cut the sentiment 3x from Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ and stacked them. I also stamped the rest of the sentiment from Lawn Fawn Henry’s Build-A-Sentiment – Love Stamp Set onto Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.

I finished the card by adding some Metallic Bright Gold Nuvo Drops.

On the inside of the card, I stamped a sentiment combining the Lawn Fawn Happy Happy Happy and Happy Happy Happy Add-on Stamp Sets with Catherine Pooler Designs Rockin’ Red Ink.

Dimensions

For the third card, I cut a piece of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ to 5-1/5 x 8-1/2″ and scored at 4-1/4″ to create an A2 card base. Then cut another piece of Watercolor Paper to 4-1/4 x 5-1/2″.

Again I used some heart dies of various sizes to trace them. Then I used my Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Paint Set combined with the Kuretake Gansai Tambi STARRY COLORS. I mixed the pink color with the silvery watercolor. I added splatters with the same colors.

I used the Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle Frame to die cut the frame from the background panel. I added black cardstock behind the panel cut to 4 x 5-1/4″ and popped up the frame using Foam Strips.

I die cut the sentiment from Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ using the Lawn Fawn Scripty XOXO and the shadow from Tim Holtz idea-ology 8 x 8 Paper Stash Metallic Jewels Kraft Stock and the Lawn Fawn Scripty XOXO Outline Add-on Die. I also stamped a sentiment from Lawn Fawn Henry’s Build-A-Sentiment – Love onto Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.

I finished off the card by adding some Ebony Black Nuvo Crystal Drops.

I left the inside of the card blank.

Dimensions

For the last card, I cut a piece of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ to 4-1/4 x 11″ and scored at 5-1/2″ to create an A2 card base. Then cut another piece of Strathmore 300 Series Smooth Bristol Paper to 4-1/4 x 5-1/2″.

Again I used some heart dies of various sizes to trace them and create a bouquet. I drew sticks for the stems and a simple bow. Then used my Ken Oliver Color Burst Brights Powder and Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Paint Set to color the bouquet. And the Kuretake Gansai Tambi STARRY COLORS to color the bow.

I added some splatters with the pink and gold. I stamped a sentiment with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink directly onto the card. I die cut a frame from Tim Holtz Idea-ology 8 x 8 Metallic Gold & Silver Kraft Stock Paper using the Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle Frame.

I finished the card by adding some Metallic Bright Gold Nuvo Drops.

I left the inside of the card blank.

Dimensions

Supplies

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Thanks for reading this post. I hope I’ve inspired you to give these easy Valentine’s Day watercolor cards a try for yourself. Leave comments or questions below or feel free to email.

Cards, Love & Friendship, Stenciled Background, Valentine's Day

Creating a Background Using the New Lawn Fawn Sweet Strawberry Stencil

kittieslovecrafting

Hello friends. I’m starting my Valentine’s Day card series with a cute but simple card using new Lawn Fawn Sweet Strawberry stamp and coordinating stencil. The stencil made building my background so much faster than coloring with markers. I love my Copic markers but sometimes it’s nice not to have to color.

For this card, I cut a piece of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2″ and scored at 4-1/4″ to create an A2 card base. I cut another piece to 4-1/4 x 5-1/2″.

I stamped the strawberries from the Lawn Fawn Sweet Strawberry stampset onto the back panel with Memento Tuxedo Ink and then used the coordinating stencil to color the images. I used Tim Holtz Candied Apple Distress Oxides Ink for the strawberry, and Tim Holtz Mowed Lawn and Ground Espresso Distress Oxides Ink.

I die cut the frames from Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ using the Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle Frame and added a piece of vellum behind the largest frame measuring 3 x 4-1/4″.

I stamped 2 more strawberries from the Lawn Fawn Sweet Strawberry stampset onto Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ with Memento Tuxedo Ink and then used the coordinating stencil to color the images as well the coodinating dies to cut them out.

I die cut the sentiment from Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ using the Lawn Fawn Scripty Love and the shadow/outline from red metallic cardstock from Tim Holtz idea-ology 8 x 8 Paper Stash Metallic Jewels Kraft Stock using the Lawn Fawn Scripty Love Outline Add-on die.

I adhered the strawberries with some Stampin’ up! Dimensionals and added some shimmer with a Spectrum Noir Clear Overlay Sparkle Pen and some highlights with a white gel pen.

On the inside of the card I cut a piece of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ to 4 x 5-1/4″ and stamped part of the sentiment from Lawn Fawn Henry’s Build-A-Sentiment – Winter and Lawn Fawn Henry’s Build-A-Sentiment – Love using CP Lime Rickey. Then die cut the word ‘Berry’ from Stampin’ Up! Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock using the Lawn Fawn – Henry’s ABCs.

Dimensions

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Thanks for reading this post. I hope I’ve inspired you to give this cute strawberry background card a try for yourself. Leave comments or questions below or feel free to email.

Inlay diecutting technique, Tags, Techniques

Holiday Tags and Ornaments featuring the Catherine Pooler Designs Candy Cane Christmas

kittieslovecrafting

Hello friends. Need some quick cute holiday tags or tree ornaments?!? The Catherine Pooler Designs Candy Cane Christmas Dies is a great die set to create those! Let’s see how easy it was to make these.

I die cut a bunch of the candy cane backer pieces from Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ using the Catherine Pooler Designs Candy Cane Christmas Dies. Then cut candy canes and bows from Altenew Glitter Gradient Cardstock Set, Tim Holtz Idea-Ology 8 x 8 Metallic Gold & Silver Kraft Stock Cardstock, Tim Holtz idea-ology 8 x 8 Metallic Jewels Kraft Stock, Stampin’ Up! Sweet Sugarplum 6 x 6 Glimmer Cardstock (retired), Stampin’ Up! Real Red 12 x 12 Glimmer Cardstock (retired) and DCWV Single-Sided Brights Mat Stack 4.5″ x 6.5″. I inlayed some of the candy cane pieces as well.

After adhering all the candy canes, I punched a 1/8″ hole in each and added some ribbon to each. I used 1/8″ white satin ribbon. You can make single candy cane tags/ornaments or double one! So fun and really east to make a bunch at once.

Supplies

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Thanks for reading this post. I hope I’ve inspired you to make some cute candy cane holiday tags and ornaments! Leave comments or questions below or feel free to email.

Cards, Christmas, interactive, Shaker, Watercolor techniques

Fun Flat Holiday Shaker Cards feat. Catherine Pooler Designs Festive Joy Word Die

kittieslovecrafting

Hello friends. Want to make some fun interactive holidays cards that won’t cost you extra postage?!? Try making flat shaker cards. These cards, using the Trinity Stamps A-2 Card Flat Acetate Shaker Pouches and Catherine Pooler Designs Festive Joy Word Die were quick to make. The watercolor background takes a little longer due to drying time but doesn’t add much extra time to the process and it elevates the card with little effort.

For the first card, I cut a piece of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2″ and scored at 4-1/4″ as well as two pieces of patterned paper from Catherine Pooler Designs From the Kitchen Of (came in the Baking Spirits Bright box) to 3-3/4 x 5-1/2″ and 4-1/4 x 5-1/2″ for the background.

I added the pattern papers inside one of the Trinity Stamps A-2 Card Flat Acetate Shaker Pouches and added sequins in pinks, reds, teal, light aqua and some peppermint polymer clay bits.

For the sentiment I die cut the word ‘JOY’ from Catherine Pooler Designs Festive Joy Word Die 3x from Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ to create nice thick letters; it adds some nice dimension. Lastly I stamped a sentiment from the CP Holiday Joy Sentiments Stamp Set onto Stampin’ Up! Real Red 8-1/2 x 11″ Cardstock with Lawn Fawn YETI Pigment Ink and added white embossing powder.

I finished off the card by adding some polymer clay peppermint sprinkles.

On the inside of the card, I cut a piece of Catherine Pooler Designs From the Kitchen Of Patterned Paper (came in the Baking Spirits Bright box) to 1 x 5-1/2″ and left the rest blank.

Dimensions

For the second card, I decided to step it up. I cut a piece of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2″ and scored at 4-1/4″ as well as a piece of Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Paper to 4-1/4 x 5-1/2″ for the background.

I used Color Burst Powder Brights to watercolor the background. I also added some splatters with Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi STARRY COLORS. I made sure the panel was really dry (I also put it under something heavy to flatten it some). Then put it inside a Trinity Stamps A-2 Card Flat Acetate Shaker Pouches and added flat gold and blue sequins.

Like the previous card I die cut the word ‘JOY’ from Catherine Pooler Designs Festive Joy Word Die 3x from Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Metallic Gold & Silver Kraft Stock Cardstock. For the rest of the sentiment, I stamped it using the CP Holiday Joy Sentiments Stamp Set onto Stampin’ Up! NIGHT OF NAVY 8-1/2 x 11″ Cardstock with Tsukineko Versamark Emboss Ink and added gold embossing powder.

I left the inside of the card blank.

Dimensions

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Thanks for reading this post. I hope I’ve inspired you to make some fun flat shakers! Leave comments or questions below or feel free to email.

Autumn, Cards, Watercolor techniques

How to Elevate a Watercolored Background feat. Catherine Pooler Designs Halloween Mug Shots

kittieslovecrafting

Hello friends. The Catherine Pooler Designs Halloween Mug Shot Stampset (included in the Boo Box) is adorable for Halloween but also can be used to create Fall cards. For this card I took a simple watercolor background and elevated it by adding stamped images.

For this card, I cut a piece of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2″ and scored at 4-1/4″ to create an A2 card base, a piece of watercolor paper to 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 (this panel will be die cut later).

I used Color Burst Powder Brights 6 Pack to color the background and add splatters. Once dried I stamped images from the Catherine Pooler Designs Autumn Blessings Stampset (discontinued) with CP Sauna Ink. Then cut some strips of pattern paper from the CP Sunflower Fields Forever 6 x 6 Patterned Paper. I die cut the panel using the CP Dots & Scallops Dies.

I stamped the owl mug from the Catherine Pooler Designs Halloween Mug Shots Stampset (included in the Boo Box) onto some Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ with Memento Tuxedo Ink. I used Copic markers to color some of the image. I used C1, C3, C5, & C7 and Y17 & Y06.

Lastly, I stamped the sentiment from Catherine Pooler Designs Boo Day Stampset (included in the Boo Box) onto Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ with CP S’mores Ink, fussycut it and adhered it to the card panel.

On the inside of the card, I cut two pieces of CP Sunflower Fields Forever 6 x 6 Patterned Paper to 1 x 4-1/4″ and 1-1/4 x 4-1/4″ and stamped a sentiment from the Catherine Pooler Designs Autumn Blessings Stampset (discontinued) with CP Sauna and CP S’mores Inks.

Dimensions

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Thanks for reading this post. I hope I’ve inspired you to give this card a try and make your own elevated watercolored background! Leave comments or questions below or feel free to email.

Cards, Faux Embossing, Halloween

Halloween Cards: Faux Embossed Background Using Dies feat. Catherine Pooler Designs

kittieslovecrafting

Hello friends. So for this card, I thought I’d use a technique that I love to use to create dimensional backgrounds without having to have an embossing folder. You can use your dies to create faux embossed backgrounds. It’s super easy and fun to do!

For this card, I cut a piece of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2″ and scored at 4-1/4″ to create an A2 card base, and another piece to 3-3/4 x 5″, and a piece of pattern paper from the Catherine Pooler Designs Eerie-sistible 6 x 6 Paper (included in the Boo Box) to 4-1/4 x 5-1/2″.

I die cut several words from the Catherine Pooler Designs Made You Eek Die Set (included in the Boo Box) from Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ and adhered to the background panel to create a pattern, creating an embossed look.

I stamped the several images from the Catherine Pooler Designs Fright Night Stampset (included in the Boo Box) onto Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ with CP Midnight, Orange Twist, Bellini, Catching Rays, Martini, Bellini, Catching Rays and Pixie Dust inks.

I used Copic markers to color some of the images. I used C0, 0, & R20 for the ghosts; and BG000, 0, C1, YR04, YR09, Y17 & Y06 for the candy corn jar.

Lastly, I stamped the sentiment from Catherine Pooler Designs Fright Night Stampset (included in the Boo Box) onto Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ with CP Midnight Ink, fussycut it and popped it up with Foam Tape.

On the inside of the card, I cut a piece of Catherine Pooler Designs Eerie-sistible 6 x 6 Paper (included in the Boo Box) to 1 x 5-1/4″, stamped a sentiment from the Catherine Pooler Designs Fright Night Stampset with CP Martini Ink and just added a purple witch hat.

Dimensions

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Thanks for reading this post. I hope I’ve inspired you to give this technique a try and your own faux embossed background! Leave comments or questions below or feel free to email.

Card kits, Christmas, Distress Ink Techniques, Embossed Background, Watercolor techniques

Easy Watercolor Backgrounds 5 Ways

kittieslovecrafting

Hello friends. It’s time to create some Christmas cards! It’s never too early to start. I decided to try making some very easy watercolored cards using older products I already have. These cards can easily be mass-produced which was my objective. I used all watercolor backgrounds but stepped up a few with embossing folders. It takes very little effort but produces great results!!!

I started these cards by choosing some inks for the backgrounds. I used Tim Holtz Kitsch Flamingo, Festive Berries, Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, and Mermaid Lagoon Distress Oxide Inks. I also cut 5 pieces of Strathmore 300 Series Smooth Bristol Paper to 4-3/4 x 5-1/4″. I added splatters to all the panels with the same ink and then on the green panel I also used Gold Acrylic Paint for splatter and the Silver Paint for the Mermaid Lagoon panel.

For the first card, I cut a piece of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2″ and scored at 4-1/4″ to create a card base. I die cut the background with the Catherine Pooler Designs Scallops & Dots Dies.

I stamped images from the Catherine Pooler Designs Nice List stamp set (discontinued) onto the card with Catherine Pooler Designs Midnight Ink. And a sentiment onto Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ with the same black ink.

I finished it off by adding Queen and Co Petite Posies in Purple.

I left the inside of the card blank

Dimensions

For the second card, I cut a piece of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ to 4-1/2 x 11″ and scored at 5-1/2″ to create a card base. I cut a piece of Tim Holtz Idea-ology 8 x 8 METALLIC KRAFT STOCK Paper to 4 x 5-1/4″. I stamped snowflakes from Catherine Pooler Designs Joyful Flakes (unavailable) with Catherine Pooler Designs Midnight Ink, and Versamark Ink and Ranger Silver Embossing Powder.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set with the silver embossing powder as well. I finished the card by adding some flat silver sequins from my stash.

Dimensions

For the third card, I cut a piece of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2″ and scored at 4-1/4″ to create a card base. I stamped hearts onto the background from Catherine Pooler Designs Caroling Sentiments with Catherine Pooler Designs Midnight Ink. Then stamped the tree sentiment from the same set onto Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ with Rockin’ Red Ink and die cut it with the coordinating dies.

I finished it off by adding Nuvo Crystal Drops in Metallic Bright Gold.

On the inside of the card, I stamped a sentiment from Catherine Pooler Designs Wrapped and Ready Stamp Set with Tim Holtz Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide Ink.

Dimensions

For the fourth card, I cut a piece of Stampin’ Up! Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2″ and scored at 4-1/4″ to create a card base. I ran the watercolored panel through my die cut machine using the Darice Wired Fence Embossing Folder (unavailable).

I stamped the trees from Stampin’ Up! Festival of Trees Stampset (retired) onto Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ with Catherine Pooler Designs Pucker Up, Rockin’ Red, and Martini Inks. And used the coordinating punch to cut them out. I popped them up with 3M Foam Tape.

I stamped a sentiment from the same set onto Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ with Catherine Pooler Designs Midnight Ink. Then cut into strips.

I finished the card by adding some Fresh Snowfall Nuvo Glitter Accents.

On the inside of the card, I added another tree stamped with Catherine Pooler Designs Melon Ice Ink.

Dimensions

For the last card, I cut a piece of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ to 4-1/2 x 11″ and scored at 5-1/2″ to create a card base. I ran the watercolored panel through my die cut machine using the Embossalicious Christmas Merriment Embossing Folder (unavailable).

I stamped the kitty from Newton’s Nook Curoius Christmas (retired) onto Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I used Copic Markers to color the images. I used R20, N0, N2, YG06 & YG17 for the cat; C1 & 0, R14, R27 and R29 for the hat; C1, B0000 and 0 for the milk and cup; E34 and E37 for the cookie; and C3, C5, YG06, YG17, R14, R29, B16, B12, Y02 and Y18. I fussycut the image and popped it up with some Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I stamped a sentiment from the same stamp set onto Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and trimmed it to 5/16 x 1-3/4″.

I finished the card by adding some Nuvo Jewel Drops in Key Lime.

On the inside of the card, I added another kitty image.

Dimensions

Supplies

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Thanks for reading this post. I hope I’ve inspired you to give this easy watercolor holiday cards a try for yourself. Leave comments or questions below or feel free to email.

Cards, Distress Ink Techniques, Easel Cards, Fall, Halloween, interactive

Halloween Easel Card featuring Honey Bee Stamps

kittieslovecrafting

Hi friends. It’s time to start making Halloween cards. Never too early in my opinion! Today I’ve made an easel card using the House Builder Card Base Dies from Honey Bee Stamps!!! These dies are one of my most used ideas. I’ve made lots of cards with these dies and I continue to be inspired to make more… Unfortunately these dies are discontinued but if you have them I encourage you to take them out and use them!

For the first card, I started by cutting a piece of Simon Says Stamp 100# Black Cardstock to 10 x 7″ and scoring at 5″ to create the card base. I also scored one side in half to create the easel card. I cut two pieces of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ to 2.25″ x 6-3/4″. Then I used Distress Oxides to create a night sky. I used Tim Holtz Salty Ocean, Villanous Poison, and Chipped Sapphire Distress Oxide Inks. Then sprayed some water to let it react and get some cool variations.

I diecut the house and the chimney from Simon Says Stamp 100# Black Cardstock using the House Builder Card Dies (discontinued), and the roof from Stampin’ Up! Basic Gray 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock using the Honey Bee Stamps Haunted House Add-on (discontinued). I cut the fence, wood and door gable from the same cardstock as well, the ghosts from Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″, tombstones from Simon Says Stamp 100lb Fog Gray Cardstock, the bats were cut from both Simon Says Stamp 100# Black Cardstock as well as Honey Bee Stamps Halloween Harvest 6 x 6 paper (discontinued).

The shutters and pumpkins were cut from the same paper as well. I used ink to give all the images a distress look. I used Lawn Fawn YETI Pigment Ink for the black cardstock, Catherine Pooler Designs Pebbles Ink for the grays, and Catherine Pooler Designs Queen For a Day Ink for the purple items. For the windows, I cut pieces of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ and then used Tim Holtz Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn Distress Oxides Ink to make them glow. I adhered the house only to the bottom half of the front panel. This way when you fold it the house pops up.

On the inside of the card, I cut a piece of Neenah Classic Crest, 80lb Solar White to 4-3/4 x 6-3/4″. Then stamped the web from Simply Made Crafts Haunting Sentiments Stamp & Die Set with Catherine Pooler Designs Queen For a Day Ink. then stamped a sentiment with Catherine Pooler Designs Ginger Ink onto Neenah Classic Crest, 80lb Solar White, die cut with the coordinating dies and rounded the corners. I cut two pieces of Honey Bee Stamps Halloween Harvest 6 x 6 paper (discontinued) and stacked them up to create the “stopper” for the card when folded. I also added some more ghosts etc.

Dimensions

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Thanks for reading this post. I hope you enjoyed and I’ve inspired you to try making this cute Halloween easel card! Leave comments or questions below or feel free to email me.

Cards, Spring, Stenciled Background

Springtime Gnome Card featuring Trinity Stamps and Lawn Fawn

kittieslovecrafting

Hello friends. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to make another card with this gnome die set from Trinity Stamps, Springtime Gnome! I’m thinking Christmas gnomes or maybe turn him into a witchy gnome!!! Stay tuned and find out.

For this card, I cut a piece of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2″ and scored at 4-1/4″ to create an A2 card base, and another piece I die cut using the Lawn Fawn Leafy Tree Backdrop: Portrait.

I embossed the tree trunk with the Darice 5 x 7″ Woodgrain Embossing Folder Background and then colored it with Ranger Ink/Tim Holtz Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain Distress Oxides Inks. I embossed the leaf part with a tiny 6 x 6 polka dot embossing folder from Queen and Company (discontinued). I colored the leaves with Ranger Ink/Tim Holtz Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, and Rustic Wilderness Distress Oxides Inks.

I die cut the grass from Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ using the Lawn Fawn Simple Grassy Hillsides and colored them with Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn Distress Oxides Inks. For the sky I cut a panel of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ to 4-1/4 x 5-1/2″. Using the My Favorite Things Mini Cloud Edges – Mix-ables Stencils and Tumbled Glass and Salty Ocean Distress Oxides Inks, I created the sky.

I die cut the gnome and the flowerpot from the Springtime Gnome Die Set out of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″. I used Sizzix Argyle Embossing Folder on the gnome’s hat and used Milled Lavender and Seedless Preserves Distress Oxides Inks.

I used Spun Sugar, Tea Dye, and Worn Lipstick Distress Inks for the face and nose; Seedless Preserves Distress Oxides Ink for the hands; Black Soot Distress Ink; Vintage Photo Distress Oxides Ink and Gathered Twigs Distress Ink for the pots; and Squeezed Lemonade Distress Ink, Worn Lipstick, I used Spun Sugar, Tea Dye, and Worn Lipstick Distress Inks for the face and nose; Seedless Preserves Distress Oxides Ink for the hands; Black Soot Distress Ink; Vintage Photo Distress Oxides Ink and Gathered Twigs Distress Ink for the pots; and Squeezed Lemonade Distress Ink, Worn Lipstick, Salty Ocean, and Spiced Marmalade Distress Oxide Inks for the flowers.

I stamped a sentiment from the Lawn Fawn Window Scene: Spring onto Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ with Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I finished off the card by adding some Nuvo Drop in Ivory Seashell to the flowers.

I left the inside of the card blank.

Dimensions

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Thanks for reading this post. I hope I’ve inspired you to give this cute Springtime gnome card a try for yourself. Leave comments or questions below or feel free to email.

Birthdays, Cards, Embossed Background, Watercolor techniques

Birthday Cards: Watercoloring an Embossed Image featuring Crafters Companion

kittieslovecrafting

Hello friends. In an effort to spend less this year, I’m trying to shop my stash and use some less loved items. This embossing folder (Crafter’s Companion – Embossalicious – Birthday Cupcake) has been in my stash for a very long time and I cannot remember when las I used it so it’s time. I used watercolor paper so I can color the image with watercolors. It gives it a fun organic look.

For this card, I cut a piece of Bazzill Lime Crush 12 x 12 Cardstock to 6 x 12″ and scored at 6″ to create a square card base and piece of Cold Press 140 lb Watercolor Paper to 6 x 6″. I embossed the panel using the Crafter’s Companion – Embossalicious 6 x 6″ Birthday Cupcake Embossing Folder.

Then I colored the image with watercolors. Once everything was dry I re-embossed the image because when you add water to an embossed image it can lose some of the details.

I die cut the sentiment word ‘Celebrate’ from Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ and Stampin’ Up! Early Espresso 80lb Cardstock using the Catherine Pooler Celebrate Die (no longer available I believe). Then stamped a sentiment from Stampin’ Up! Sweet Ice Cream Stampset (retired) onto Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ with Stampin’ Up! Early Espresso Ink.

I finished off the card by adding some sparkle to the ‘Celebrate’ by using a Spectrum Noir Clear Overlay Sparkle Pens, as well as some Tonic Ivory Seashell Nuvo Crystal Drops, Ripened Pumpkin Gloss Nuvo Crystal Drops, and Tonic Dandelion Yellow Gloss Nuvo Crystal Drops.

On the inside of the card, I cut a piece of Neenah 100lb Classic Crest Cardstock 8.5 X 11″ to 5-1/2 x 5-1/2″ and stamped another sentiment from Stampin’ Up! Sweet Ice Cream Stampset (retired) with Stampin’ Up! Early Espresso Ink.

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Thanks for reading this post. I hope I’ve inspired you to try watercoloring an embossed image. Leave comments or questions below or feel free to email.