I'm back today with a new layout for the Paige Evans Design Team. As I was looking for some old project of mine a while back, I also found some layouts I thought I'd scrap lift at some point, and this is one of those pages. The original is from a few years ago and I actually also made it with one of Paige's collections, Pick Me Up. I'd link it in, but I don't have a blog post for it. It's only there on my old Instagram feed that I only kept so I see all my old projects in one place. Because finding photos on my computer is next to impossible really...
Anyway, here's the updated version! As I'm (not so) patiently waiting for Paige's beautiful new collection, Wonders, to arrive on my doorstep, I'm revisiting her old ones. This time, Whimsical.
My idea was, that this time I would go with rainbow colors, as in, I would die cut each layer of the flower from a different color, from purple to yellow. I wanted to use this gorgeous purple ombre paper for my background, so the largest layer of the flower had to be purple.
The cut file I've used is the Layered Flower (Design ID: 268549). I blew up the cut file to the size I liked, and die cut each piece.
I shaped the petals with my fingers (I am showing this in the process video) and glued down each layer. I used liquid glue for this - I didn't need foam tape because the petals created so much dimension already. I attached a yellow button with twine in the middle of my flower.
I arranged my photos and embellishments (lots of word/sentiment banners from one of the patterned papers, a die cut butterfly, a chipboard butterfly, some stickers). I stitched a butterfly charm onto one of my photos. Once I was happy with the arrangement, I glued everything down.
I also used some of the rub on stickers - I added these to my background.
As for my title...Well I wanted something along the lines of Sunday Walk, or something to do with walking and friends, but then I also wanted to use purple letters. And I obviously didn't have the right letters in purple. So, I did something I have never done before: I wrote down each letter I had in purple and tried to form a meaningful word, you know, Scrabble style haha! That reminds me, I haven't played Scrabble in over 15 years for sure. I'm going to make a note right now, so I introduce my kid to this fun game! I'm not even sure where my Scrabble is. I probably didn't take it with me when I moved to Germany 16 years ago!
Anyway, to my surprise, I found my title within seconds! My Heart - good enough LOL!
I glued down the alpha thickers, then I added my journaling and date with a white gel pen. Last but not least, I splattered some white acrylic paint all over my background.
Done, done, and done! Super simple and it came together really fast too. Having said that, I'm sure it was fast because I literally copied my previous page. Normally I spend so much time on my layouts because I figure out the design as I go.
You can watch the process video on my YouTube channel if you're interested:
That's it for today! I hope I could inspire you in some small way!
I'm back today with a couple of cards I've created with some fairly new Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil goodies. Well, to be fair I've had these for a couple of months now, but never had time to play with them!
If you are not familiar with the Glimmer Hot Foil system, you can find lots of information on it on the Spellbinders blog, as well as many helpful videos on the Spellbinders YouTube channel. I myself had a couple of posts earlier as well, if you are interested.
For today's cards you need the following products:
I've created two A2 size top folding card bases. I embossed a white and a kraft card stock panel in the same size, using the Love Stripes embossing folder. I adhered these to the card bases.
I foiled a piece of white and a piece of kraft card stock using the Scattered Dot plate and the Blush foil. I then die cut a big rectangle from both with one of the dies from the Nestabilities Fancy Edged Rectangles die pack. I added foam tape to these and attached them to the embossed card fronts.
Using some of the plates from the Everyday Sentiments II pack I created a bunch of sentiment strips. I then die cut quite a few layered flowers in different colors. I love this die set and these flowers so much! I played around with floral arrangements, once I settled on these two designs, I glued them down alternating between liquid and foam adhesive to add dimension and interest. I popped up the sentiments.
Last but not least I added some jute which coordinates well with the kraft card stock. Easy peasy! These might take some time to make due to all the die cutting but I think it's worth it! What do you think?
I'm so excited to be joining the Altenew March 2019 release blog hop today! You should have arrived here from the lovely Virginia Lu's blog.
There are so many beautiful stamps and dies in this month's release again! I've created quite a few cards to showcase these gorgeous products. I'm not sure I did them justice!
All my cards today are top folding A2 size cards. First up is my favorite card! I've used the Wallpaper Art stamp and die sets (bundle is also available at a discounted price!). I stamped the flower and leaves with Versafine onyx black ink because I wanted to watercolor them. I did some simple coloring, then die cut these images. I also die cut a partial circle from green card stock.
I dry embossed a 5.5x4.25" piece of white card stock to create some texture in the background. I glued this onto my card base, then added the green die cut, some gold thread and the flowers and foliage. To finish off this card I added a white embossed sentiment.
I've used the same set on my next two cards as well, but this time I didn't do any coloring. I white embossed the flowers and leaves on vellum using the Pure White Crisp embossing powder, then die cut them. I also die cut some images from purple and green card stock and layered them up on my card bases. To finish off these cards I added some gold ink splatters and white embossed sentiments.
Next up is the Rennie Roses stamp and die sets (bundle also available). I stamped a bunch of roses and leaves and colored them with artist markers. The sets I've used for these are the Artist Marker set A (the pinks and blues) and the Shades of Purple set. I stamped the sentiment on my card front, then arranged my die cuts around it. I added some foam dots here and there for dimension. I finished off this card with some gold paint drops.
On my next cards I used the Prettiest Pomander stamp set (coordinating dies and stamp+die bundle are also available). On this first card I stamped the flowers and leaves first. Now, this is a layering stamp set but it's pretty easy to line it up. Once done, I white embossed the outline using the Pure White Crisp embossing powder. I then masked off the bouquet and stamped the background using the Rustic Linen background stamp. I love background stamps and this one is a staple for sure! Last but not least I added my sentiment and a pink bow.
On my next card I stamped the outline in grey ink and added some white gel pen details. Again, I masked off the bouquet and this time I stamped polka dots in the background using the Dainty Swiss Dots stamp. Then using the Thinking of You die, I die cut the background. I also die cut this sentiment from grey foam, then pieced everything back together for a dimensional look. This took awhile, I'm not sure what I was thinking haha!
Last but not least I tried a grungy feel. Not on purpose, mind you haha! What I've learnt: if you want a soft look, you white emboss the outlines, definitely don't stamp them in black. There's a lot of detail in the outline stamp, so the bouquet gets really dark. I do like how these turned out though. As you see I did some masking here too and used the Rustic Linen stamp again to create my backgrounds. On the card on the left I die cut the sentiment from black glitter card stock using the Simply Friend Die. I die cut the word from white card stock a bunch of times too, then layered them up for dimension and texture. On the right card I just stamped my sentiment and added a bunch of punched little circles for embellishment.
On my last card duo with this release I used the Bold Bunch stamp and die sets (bundle also available). I stamped my sentiment in the middle on both cards. On the right you have a simple card, where I just stamped the flowers directly on the card front. I actually loved the white background but then it kept nagging me because I rarely do white cards like that...I gave in and added a few purple card stock strips haha! Not sure if I like it more this way though. For the card on the left I stamped lots of flowers, die cut them and arranged them in a circle. Some twine finishes off both cards. That's it!
I hope you've found something here today that inspires you!
And now the fun part...Giveaways, yay! Read on to find out how you can win! Good Luck!
Prizes:
1. To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook blog by 03/19/2019 for a chance to win.
2. ATTENTION! The rules on this one have changed so please read carefully: Altenew will also draw a winner to receive a $20 gift certificate from comments on each designer's blog in the blog hop list.
All winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 03/17/2019!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope I could inspire you in some small way!
The wonderful Altenew February release is here! You should have arrived here from the amazing Lydia Evans' blog! I can't wait to see what beauties she created for today's post!
I'm going to keep this post short, because I've made quite a few projects again, so there's lots of photos! I hope you guys don't mind... If you have any questions on how I made something, please don't hesitate to ask!
I didn't think I'd make my favorite cards with the smallest stamp set in this release! The Vintage Roses Add-On stamp set, as its name suggests, works with the Vintage Roses stamp set. I think it totally works on it own too, what do you think?
Tulips have been one of my favorite flowers since my childhood! My sweet late grandma had many in her garden and she would bring me a big bouquet for my birthday each year. My birthday is beginning of May, back then we still had tulips that time. Now they are gone in April. Global warming I guess :(. Long story short, I obviously had to have the Exotic Tulips stamp and die sets (also available as a bundle)! For the sentiment on the first card I used the Better Together stamp set.
I hope you've found something here today that inspires you!
And now the fun part...Giveaways, yay! Read on to find out how you can win! Good Luck!
Prizes:
1. To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook blog by 02/21/2019 for a chance to win. 6 winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 02/24/2019!
2. I will also draw a winner to receive a $30 gift certificate! I will announce the winner on 02/21/2019. Comment away!!!
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GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED!
Thank you all for your sweet comments! I apologize for not answering all, I'm only able to answer from my phone and it takes ages. For some reason answering from my PC hasn't worked for months and I can't figure out why :(. I'm really sorry! My winner is Linda R.! Congratulations!!! Please contact me at mzs6666@googlemail.com so I can tell you how to pick up your prize! XXX
Of course I'm inspired. Your work is beautiful--so many beautiful cards. I love those thank you cards. What a great idea! Your tulips are beautiful, too. I remember my grandma's tulips also. They were always planted in perfect straight rows and looked like beautiful, colorful soldiers. Sigh..hurry spring!
The wonderful Altenew January release is here! You should have arrived here from the lovely Heather's blog!
For lack of time, I'm going to keep this post short, because I've made quite a few projects. If you have any questions on how I made something, please don't hesitate to ask!
Alright, first up is the wonderful Radial Heart die. I die cut this from white card stock as well as from a few different patterned papers from the Pastel Dreams pad. I then pieced the hearts back in, alternating between papers. I used the Simply Friend die for my sentiment. I die cut this a bunch of times and stacked them for a dimensional look. I added an organza ribbon bow to finish my card.
Next up is the All the Hearts die set. I created two shaker cards filling them both with the tiny little hearts you can cut with these dies. These sentiments are from the All the Hearts stamp set and I just white embossed them.
The next two cards I made with the All the Hearts stamp and die sets. I stamped all 4 hearts at the same time, switching between colors, all shades of orange and purple. I added various little gold accents: embossed sentiments, enamel dots, metallic thread and glitter paper.
On the next two cards I used a bunch of different sets: All the Hearts stamp and die sets, Angelique Motifs stamp set and the Angelique Motifs mask stencil. This stencil is a new product, it comes with little die cut pieces which you can use to mask your images. These stencils are thinner than the standard Altenew stencil. However, I didn't do any masking here - I just used the stencil the traditional way and added modelling paste to one of my cards.
Next up, the Stained Glass Window stamp and die sets. This is such a versatile set, you can stamp the flowers many different ways. I went with the stained glass look on one and just good old simple stamping on the other. For one of the cards I used patterned papers from the Pastel Dreams and Verdant Walk paper packs to create the background. For the other one I used a stamp from the Stained Glass Window set - I partly stamped and partly embossed this panel.
Last but not least, some projects with my favorite product of this month, the Hibiscus Garden 3D die set. On my first card, as well as the 12x12 layout, I used papers from the Reflection kit.
I made another card too, I wanted this to be different from my first...So I switched to color card stock and die cut the blooms from 4 different shades of yellow. I dont have a huge card stock stash, so finding 4 different shades of just one color is extremely difficult ha!
Last but not least I made a layout because this ancient photo has been on my desk for years and I actually have hibiscus flowers in my hair. I thought it would be a good fit. Again, I used papers from the Reflection kit to die cut the flowers and leaves.
I added a couple of embellishments here and there, not many mind you, because I felt like those beautiful flowers alone already added plenty of texture and dimension to my page.
And now the fun part...Giveaways, yay! Read on to find out how you can win! Good Luck!
Prizes:
1. To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook blog by 01/31/2019 for a chance to win. 6 winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 02/03/2019!
2. I will also draw a winner to receive a $30 gift certificate! I will announce the winner on 01/31/2019. Comment away!!!
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GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED!
Thank you all for your sweet comments! I apologize for not answering all, I'm only able to answer from my phone and it takes ages. For some reason answering from my PC hasn't worked for months and I can't figure out why :(. I'm really sorry! My winner is Judith Valerio! Congratulations!!! Please contact me at mzs6666@googlemail.com so I can tell you how to pick up your prize! XXX
