Winterland walk

• Hunkydory festive elegance luxury card collection:Winterland walk
• Hunkydory the little book of snowy scenes 
• Hunkydory essential book of Christmas sentiments
• 7x7" & 5x7" white and black card blanks

I created the large square card using the rectangular topper and frame. I trimmed down the cardstock and matted it onto the card front, retaining the border of street lamps on the right. I then added the image topper on flat, with the frame and sentiment raised on foam pads to give the card dimension.

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For the first 5x7" card, I used the other printed cardstock from the collection and layered on the front of a black card blank. I then added the little square topper flat and raised the frame on foam pads to complete. Since the frame is printed with 'Happy Christmas', I didn't add a separate sentiment.

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For the second 5x7" card, I used a white landscape card blank covered with sections from each cardstock. I used the trees for the top half and the darker print beneath, edged with the holographic foiling which had originally edged the border section on the sheet. I then positioned the image topper onto the card, along with the sentiment.

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For the final card, I took the remaining piece of cardstock, printed with snowfall and a moon. I used an image sheet from the little book backed with silver mirri card to create a topper. I layered this on an angle with a little book sentiment to complete the card. The colours in the image compliment the background to work well together, despite coming from different collections.

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Floral shadow

• Altenew- floral shadow
• Avery elle- with sympathy
• Archival'jet black & sepia' ink pads
• Kraft & black card stock

I trimmed a piece of black card and folded it down the centre to create a card blank. I then cut matt of kraft cardstock for the front of the card. I stamped the floral images across the top of the card in the sepia ink, following the sketch. I then added the sentiment, stamped in black  beneath. I glued the kraft matt onto the card front to complete this simple card. I think the simplicity of the design works perfectly for a sympathy card, with the focus on the message created by the space in the sketch and stronger contrast of ink.

I would like to enter:

Case this sketch #238

Sevenhills crafts 'spotlight it!' challenge

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Baby bear

• SU!- baby bear
• SU! 'crumb cake, soft suede & chocolate chip' ink pads
• Kraft & ivory cardstock
• brown adhesive pearl

I cut the ivory cardstock to matt onto the kraft card blank. I stamped the 3 layers of the bear, working from light to dark. To make lining up each layer easier, I used my misti, but the stamps are clear so you could manage without. I finished the card off with a simple message stamped onto kraft card. I cut the sentiment into a banner shape, finished with an adhesive pearl. I kept this card neutral with the ivory and brown tones for sending to those who wish to keep the babies gender a surprise.

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I would like to enter the following challenges:

simon Wednesday says: stamp it

sketch Saturday #480

Congratulations toast...

• SU!- making spirits bright
• Mama elephant- 'union square' framed tag creative cuts
• Paper smooches-congratulations die
• Memento 'tuxedo black' ink pad
• Copics- E40,81. BG70. C00.
• Wink of stella 'clear' glitter brush pen
• Ranger glossy accents
• White card
• Cream glitter card
• Bronze sequins

I cut a matt of glitter card to fit my card blank. I then cut a matt of white card to sit on top and stamped my image in the centre. I coloured this with copics, then added a clear glitter to make the bubbles glisten, followed by a layer of glossy accents to add shine to the glasses. Whilst this dried, I created the shaker element. I die cut the aperture from the centre of a matt of white cardstock. I then added a piece of acetate to the back of this panel and edged this with foam tape (making sure there will be a full seal with no gaps for sequins to escape!) I made sure the glossy accents were dry, before adding a neat pile of sequins on top. I then positioned the shaker frame onto the card, trapping the sequins in place. To complete the card, I die cut a sentiment from the glitter card and added this across the front of the shaker.

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letter rack...

• mdf blank
• ranger studio paint- traditional tan & stable brown
• ranger glue n' seal - matt
• tim holtz tissue wrap
• golden gel medium -matt finish
• adhesive backed felt pads

I made this letter rack using an mdf blank coated with some cream paint. I selected tissue wrap to cover the outer faces of the rack. I cut the pieces roughly into shape and glued them into place, sanding the edges once dry for a neat finish. I then coated the box with another layer of cream, to dull the print of the tissue giving a much softer look. I finished the edges using a small amount of brown paint applied with a sponge. This creates a distressed vintage feel to enhance the paper print. To seal the piece, I coated it with the gel medium. I added felt pads to the base to prevent the rack from scratching work surfaces.

 

• Kraft & cream cardstock
• SU! skinny mini alphabet stamp set
• archival ink pad - sepia
• red lining tape
• acetate

As this one was made as a gift, I also created customised packaging using Kraft card. I made the box the perfect size to hold the letter rack snugly and provide some protection from knocks. The window of acetate provides a sneaky peek at what's inside, with the lettering on the band to let you know what it is. I think it provides a professional finish, with that extra attention to detail that makes it feel crafted rather than just 'homemade'... as well as making it easier to wrap up for Christmas !!

 

I would like to enter the following challenge:

Simon Monday says 'Christmas gifts'

 

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lovely bubbly !!

• LOTV- bubble bath
• SU!-express yourself
• SU!-softly falling embossing folder 
• Copics- warm grey& yr0000 bunnies, cool grey bath, bg70,b14 bubbles&water, yg63,17,67 bottle, y11,13,15 ducky, y21 drink, yr23,24,27 gold 
• Wink of stella clear & gold 

I cut a piece of cardstock to the same size as my card blank. I used an embossing folder to add some texture before I glued this piece flat onto my card blank. I cut a panel of copic friendly cardstock and stamped my image, then coloured this using copics. I cut a strip of mirri card and a smaller strip of white cardstock. I stamped my sentiment on to the thin white strip. I then glued the image panel and strips together to follow the sketch. Onto the back of this, I added funky foam to create dimension and secured it to my card blank with tape and silicone glue. I added sparkle to the image to complete the card.

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Challenge i would like to enter:
Freshly made sketches #249

monochrome home ...

• First edition paper man made 12x12" paper pad
• black card stock
• SU! little letters thinlits dies
• SU! mini brads (silver)

I cut mats from the different papers and layered onto black card following the sketch. I die cut the sentiment from the top mat and inlayed each letter using the coordinating patterned paper. I added three brads in the corner before layering onto the card using foam pads.

 

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I would like to enter this card into the following challenge:

Sketch Saturday week #392

all wrapped up...

• A3 kraft cardstock- cut to 30x29cm
• cream card stock- cut to 14x7cm 
• coloured bakers twine (150cm)
• SU! little letters thinlit dies

To make the box, I scored the kraft cardstock and cut the flaps, to create the net below. I then added glue the appropriate areas and stuck them together.

 

 To make the label I cut my cream cardstock to 14x7cm and cut holes in all four corners. I used thinlit dies to cut out my letters to just leave a negative, you could cut the letters out of a coloured cardstock. another alterative would be to stamp on to the label. I added bakers twines through the holes on one short edge, then crossed them underneath, before bringing them up through the holes on the opposite edge. I tied the ends in a bow to keep the label on. I used coloured twine to coordinate with the colour of scarf in the box.

I chose to add the label in this way so the box is kept plain making it easy to reuse.

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a notable gift...

 

i made this memo block by painting an mdf blank with some cream studio paint. i selected a section of the tissue wrap to cover each side of the box, and glued these down. once the glue had dried, i gave the box another coat of cream paint. this dulls the print of the tissue to give a much softer look, i just used cream to keep it quite neutral but you could add a wash of colour. i used a small amount of brown to the edges using a sponge, to give a distressed look and make it feel more vintage. i used the golden gel medium to seal and give a protective coat. i added felt to the underneath to make sure the memo block didn't scratch any work surfaces. i bought  white memo pad/blocks (the right size to fit inside) from ebay and added a couple of small pencils, to complete the memo block.

i think this makes a great gift as it would be useful to most people, the natural colour also means it will go with most décor.

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merry mail !!

 

 

to make this card I inked the 6x4" cardblank using tim holtz distress ink pads. I then stamped a foliage icon (LOTV- set 78) using the same ink pad over the entire background. I added brown ink to the edges. I cut a mat of stamping cardstock and stamped the image (LOTV- Christmas robins) using memento, then coloured this with copics. I added ink to this mat and again used brown to darken the edges. I tied a co-ordinating ribbon to the top with a small knot then matted this layer on to some gold mirri card. i stamped my sentiment (LOTV- set 8) on to a scrap bit of cardstock inked it to match the card and cut it out. for the postmark lines, I directly stamped onto the card once everything else had been glued. to finish this card I added some glitter to the snow. I think the muted browns and post mark create a vintage feel to the card.

 

 

 

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banners for boys!!

 

for this card I have simply mat and layered some blue and white cardstock, then cut banners of patterned cardstock and complimentary coloured cardstocks (all of these were just out of my scrap box). I stamped a sentiment from the says it all set from stampin' up! using a jet black archival ink pad. I cut this into a banner and mat and layered on to the blue. I glued all the layers into position to finish the card. this is a very simple card that is great for everyone... just pick your papers to suit the person!!

 

#94

#214

 

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perfectly pearly !!

 

stamps: express yourself from stampin up!

inks: archival ink pad (coffee)

papers: 5 x 7 cream card blank, cream card stock, pearl cardstock (cream) embossed patterned cardstock (sorry about the lack of suppliers but these were all from my stash!!)

punches: pansy punch from stampin up! 

other: pearl brad



I used the sketch as inspiration for the layout of this anniversary card. since it is their year of the pearl, I kept the colour scheme very neutral, playing with different patterns and textures to create interest. the matts were cut by laying a ruler on the edge of the card, with the sheet of paper in position beneath on the card blank, the corners were then marked and the paper trimmed to create the angled layers. this was repeated with each of my chosen papers. the band was stamped with the sentiment before cutting it to size and layering it onto the card. I used the flower punch to cut several layers out of pearl paper. the edges were curled to give it dimension and a brad was added to the centre to secure it all in place. I think this makes for a very sophisticated card, perfect for the occasion.  

Freshly made sketch #126

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watercolour wishes ...

stamps: summer afternoon (hostess), blooming with kindness, language of friendship all from stampin' up!
inks: archival ink pad (sepia), tim holtz distress ink pad (brushed corduroy)
cardstock: kraft 4x6 card blank plus extra, cream cardstock

I cut a mat of cream cardstock, and stamped it all over with flowers (from the language of friendship set). I then added shading to the centre of the flowers, using the distress ink and a bit of water on a blending mat with a paint brush. I finally edged the background mat with distress ink before sticking down to my kraft card blank. I marked out and cut my topper to look like a polaroid, making sure the sentiment and chosen image fit in the appropriate  places. once cut, I stamped my sentiment (blooming with kindness set). I then stamped the focal image (summer afternoon set) on to a square of cream card and added shading as before,(very much like watercolour) to add depth to the picture. I layered these pieces together then glued them onto the card blank to finish.

'cas(e) the sketch #61'

 

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over the threshold !!

stamps: over the threshold, folk flowers from lili of the valley, a word for you from stampin up!

inks: memento (tuxedo black) ink pad, tim holtz ink pad (brushed corduroy, antique linen), promarkers

cardstock: craftworkcards digi cardstock, 6x6 card blank

extras: circles framlits (657551) dies & big shot from sizzix, pink ribbon, adhesive pearls

 

I started by inking the edge of my card blank using brown. I cut a piece of digi card to mat on top and inked the edge using cream, then stamped the cardstock all over with a swirl design, using a cream ink to make a subtle background paper. I added the thin pink ribbon in the centre, criss- crossing over each other, then add a bow at one end. I stamped my focal image on to digi cardstock and die cut it using my big shot. I coloured the image using promarkers keeping the palette very soft and neutral, with a highlight of pink for the flowers and heart confetti to match the ribbon. I added a bit of ink to the edge of the circle topper to help it stand out, then glued it to the card using foam pads. for the final touch I added adhesive pearls to the corners.  



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for the inside, I cut a piece of card to create a matt as an insert. I edged it with brown ink, then stamped it all over with the swirl stamps, as I had done for the background on the front of the card. the final step was to add the stamped sentiment.

 

 

'sketch Saturday #294'

'week 231- ribbon, lace or twine'

'anything goes'

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a seasonal star !!

 

stamps: Christmas icons and sentiment from set 10, a5 by LOTV

inks: tim holtz distress inks, sepia archival ink pad, claudine hellmuth studio paints (and brushes)

other: craft card blank, organza ribbon, bakers twine, brad,mdf blank star, claudine hellmuth studio matt medium and tim holtz idea-ology terminology tissue wrap.



I made this card to incorporate the gift, with the removable Christmas ornament (perfect for the tree!!). I added a brad to the card, before sticking the topper down, to hold the ornament in place. I created the aged effect on the card and star using distress ink and sponged paint. i think the overall feel is a vintage, handmade take on Christmas.

 

 

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wood and wisdom !!

 

so I was having a play around with my owl punch and thought I would do a couple of card designs using similar products and the same colour scheme to show how versatile the products can be. I went for neutral green and browns here as I think it works with the imagery and goes for either gender, (especially good for couples) but it would also work in other colours.

 

 

stamps: petite pairs, beyond plaid from stampin up!,wallpaper and wood from stampers anonymous tim holtz collection.

punches: scallop trim border, owl builder, large oval, scallop oval all from stampin up!

inks: brushed corduroy & peeled paint tim holtz distress ink pads, memento in rich cocoa.

other: big shot and sizzix circle and scallop circle dies

 

this is a 4x6 inch kraft card. I cut the aperture through the front of the card to reveal the owl inside, as I thought this would make a cute feature. I have added detail to the design with three little hearts from the owl builder punch. I cut all the pieces from digi cardstock, that I coloured and then stamped with the beyond plaid stamp set to make my own patterned paper.

 

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stamps: language of friendship

inks: tim holtz distress markers in brushed corduroy & peeled paint and ink pad in the brushed corduroy

 

I made this insert as I think it decorates the inside of the card nicely. its cute to see the owl peeping through the card, but I popped him on a branch so he wasn't just floating inside. I think it works well as there is still just enough room to write a message!!

 

 

stamps: made for you, French foliage, beyond plaid from stampin up!

punches: scallop trim border,owl builder from stampin up!

inks: brushed corduroy & peeled paint tim holtz distress ink pads, memento in rich cocoa.

other: big shot and sizzix circle and scallop circle dies, woodgrain embossing folder from stampin up! and some ribbon and twill.

 

this is a variation on the design, this time on a 6x6 card. the little water marks are stamped to create a subtle background. I embossed the wood, instead of stamping, to add texture. I then layered the owl on sizzix circles as a topper for the card. the border punches in green define the edges of the centre piece, with the ribbon and twill as a finishing touch. this one is a thankyou card, but of course you could change the sentiment depending on the occasion.

 

hope you found the ideas of how to vary a design useful (or just like the cards)

please let me know what you think to the new recipe inspired layout ... thought I would try something new.

comments welcome !!

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sew on!!

i love this card i have made. it has texture and a vintage feel which looks sooo nice, or at least i think so...

i used an old piece of dress pattern paper and glued it to a piece of ranger manilla cardstock (i wasnt too neat and added creases) . i then stamped over the top using archival ink pads (in vermillion & cobalt) with stampers anonymous (tim holtz collection)  haberdashery stamp set. i stamped the main image with a tim holtz distress ink (black soot) and heat embossed to do a nostalgic batik technique with the iron. i used a little paper distressing tool to really texture the edges and then used tim holtz distress ink pads (brown tones) to  ink the edges. i made a happy birthady topper using my stampin up! memorable moments stamp set and matching dies. i stamped once on to kraft cardstock and once on to manilla. the kraft one just gets cut using the dies and added to the card with foam pads. the manialla one gets coloured using distress ink pads and a blending tool, then stamped with "happy 30th birthday" using black archival ink pad. then cut around the stitched detail and tape to the kraft one. add a few buttons to the corner to finish.

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