Holiday Card Series 2018 - Fairy Wreath

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If you've been following me for a while, you know that I love to create cute wreaths using my DIY wreath builder. This tool is really easy to make, the possibilities are endless and the result is always amazing, whatever images you chose. For this card, I created a simple red berry wreath and added a few elements to decorate it.

So, I first started by the wreath, and for that I used my homemade wreath builder to stamp the berry branch image multiple times in circle. Next I stamped the fairies and small gifts images.

Everything was stamped on Neenah solar white cardstock, and colored using alcohol markers.

I gold heat embossed my sentiment, and cute it using the coordinating die. I cut the fairies and gifts using the coordinating dies as well.

I applied clear drops on the berries, attached the images and the sentiment on the wreath using foam adhesive squares, glued some gold sequins here and there, added clear glitter on the fairies wings, and attached the panel on a white card base to finish the project.

VIDEO

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SUPPLIES

- Frosty Fairy Friends stamp set + coordinating dies by Lawn Fawn

- Winter Big Scripty Words stamp set + coordinating dies by Lawn Fawn

- Spectrum Noir markers

- Versamark ink

- Gold embossing powder by Aladine

- Morning Dew Nuvo drops

- Sequins by Pretty Pink Posh

- Clear glitter pen by Spectrum Noir

- Neenah solar white cardstock (for the images)

- White cardstock by HobbyCraft (for the card base)

Under The Sea Card Series - Deep Down the Ocean - One Layer Card

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The castle I used on this card is from a pretty old set but I've always wanted to buy it. So when I received it I immediately sat at my desk, wondering what I could create with it. As you may know, under water projects are one of my favorite things to make so I thought a castle deep down the ocean would be a cool idea. I used a bunch of other sets to help me create this one layer scene.

I first started by stamping all the images on Strathmore bristol smooth cardstock using alcohol marker friendly black ink. I chose this paper because it helps blending inks beautifully, and I knew I wanted to use distress inks for the background. Plus, alcohol markers work really well on that paper.

I masked the stamped images along the process, according to if I wanted an image to be in front of or behing another image. Once all the images were stamped and masked, I cut hill forms in masking paper, attached them on my panel one after the other, and applied different shades of blue and violet distress inks.

I removed all the masking pieces (my favorite part of the process ^^), and to add more interest to the background, I sprayed water that I dried with paper towel. Next I colored everything using my alcohol markers. I added black details to the fishes eyes, some white highlights to the castle roofs, white heat embossed my sentiment, and attached my panel to a white card base to finish the project.

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LAWN FAWN SUPPLIES

- Critters Ever After stamp set

- Mermaid For You stamp set

- You Are Sublime stamp set

- Fintastic Friends stamp set

- Critters In The Jungle stamp set

OTHER SUPPLIES

- Distress inks: salty ocean, blueprint sketch, tumbled glass, peacock feathers, shaded lilac, wilted violet

- Spectrum Noir markers

- Strathmore bristol smooth cardstock (for the images)

- White cardstock from HobbyCraft (for the card base)

- Masking paper by Simon Says Stamp

- Versamark ink

- White embossing powder by Aladine

- Memento tuxedo black ink

Holiday Card Series 2018 - Christmas Tree Delivery

Hello there,

I hope you're not tired of my holiday cards because I still have some projects to share before the season finally begin! For this card I used the new "Driving Bear" digi stamp set by Isabel Cristina Stamps. One cool thing about that set (beside its cuteness ^^) is you can use it for other occasions: moving, birthdays, etc...

Here are close-up looks:

I first started by printing my images on Neenah solar white cardstock. The sky was colored using three shades of blue alcohol markers. The houses were colored using the same medium but I added details using colored pencils.

The snow was made using white embossing paste. I applied it using a palette knife for the ground, and used a stencil to create the falling snow. And the snow on the roofs was created using a snow pen.

I colored the car image using my alcohol markers and fussy cut it. Attached it on the panel using foam adhesive squares. Did the same thing with the sentiment. And I finally attached the panel to a white card base.

VIDEO

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SUPPLIES

- Driving Bear digital stamp set by Isabel Cristina Stamps

- Spectrum Noir markers

- Falling snow stencil by Simon Says Stamp

- White embossing paste by Wendy Vecchi

- Snow pen by Rico Design

- Neenah solar white cardstock (for the images)

- White cardstock by HobbyCraft (for the card base)

Holiday Card Series 2018 - Winter in Moscow

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When I started making cards a few years ago, my favorite technique was water coloring on heat embossed designs. Through the months I kind of stopped doing it but when I saw that gorgeous Kremlin design by 4enscrap, I just couldn't resist buying it to use the technique again with monochromatic combos!

I first started by stamping the image onto three rectangles of Strathmore bristol smooth cardstock. Then I heat embossed each design using three different embossing powders: white, gold, and silver.

I applied distress inks mixed with water on each panel to create the sky: blueprint sketch + salty ocean + tumbled glass for the white & blue card, seedless preserve + victorian velvet for the silver & purple card, and worn lipstick + spun sugar for the gold & pink card. Next I painted the designs using coordinating zig markers, and once everything was dry I splattered metallic paint on each sky.

I die cut each panel using a stitched rectangle die, and attached them on white card bases. As a final touch, I simply die cut the sentiments in coordinating mirror cardstock and glued them on each panel.

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SUPPLIES

- Coupoles à l'horizon stamp set by 4enscrap

- Bonne année 2 die

- Zig markers

- Distress inks: blueprint sketch, salty ocean, tumbled glass, seedless preserves, victorian velvet, worn lipstick, spun sugar

- Versamark ink

- Embossing powders by Aladine

- Strathmore bristol smooth cardstock

- White cardstock from HobbyCraft (for the card base)

- Mirror cardstocks from my stash

- Glossy accents by Ranger

Isabel Cristina Stamps - Magical Bookmarks - Harry Potter Series

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I don't know if you're a Harry Potter fan but I am, so when I got these "Magical Bella" & "Bella Students" digital stamp sets, I immediately thought of bookmarks! I think they're just perfect to offer to another fan ^^

Here is a close-up look of the sets:

I first started by editing the images in Photoshop according to the tag die I wanted to use to cut the bookmarks. I also added quotes from the movies. Next I printed them on Neenah solar white cardstock. And when it was done, I used a tall tag die to cut my three bookmarks.

The coloring process was the same for each bookmark. I started by masking the bottom part of the tag to create the floor. I colored the floor using grey markers, and added texture using a wood stamp and a black marker.

Next I masked the floor and colored the wall using a light brown marker. I added texture using a brick stencil and dark brown markers. Next I added shadows on the wall part and the floor part using coordinating colors of distress inks.

Then I colored the characters and books using my markers.

I used the same die as before to cut three tall tags from pattern paper and glued them at the back of my panels. Next I laminated them to make them more resistant. I pierced each tag's hole using my fuse tool and tied brown ribbon and gold thread to finish the bookmarks.

VIDEO

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SUPPLIES

- Magical Bella digital stamp set by Isabel Cristina Stamps

- Bella Students digital stamp set by Isabel Cristina Stamps

- Tall tag duo die set by My Favorite Things

- Wood textured stamp by Marianne Design

- Spectrum Noir markers

- Neenah solar white cardstock

- Plaid paper by Lawn Fawn

- Brown ribbon + Gold thread by Stampin Up!

- Laminating sheets from the supermarket

Holiday Card Series 2018 - Rainbow Elves

Hello there,

I'm back with a new holiday card featuring the new Holiday Helpers stamp set + coordinating dies by Lawn Fawn. I just adore these little characters, they're so cute! I have other ideas to use this set so stay tuned ^^

I first started by stamping my images on Neenah solar white cardstock. Next I colored them using alcohol markers in rainbow tones. And then I cut them using the coordinating dies.

I also chose coordinating rainbow papers from various collections. I stamped the box image on each pattern paper using coordinating inks and once again cut everything using the coordinating dies.

Next I created a simple but colorful background, using distress inks and water, again in rainbow colors. I painted three layers of each to get bright colors. Next I sprayed water on top of the distress panel, and also made coordinating drops on each section of color.

I attached each holiday helper into his/her coordinating box, and then attached everything using foam adhesive squares. I gold heat embossed my sentiment on white cardstock and attached below the boxes. To add more interest to the background I glued some coordinating enamel dots and to finish the card I attached my panel to a white card base.

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LAWN FAWN SUPPLIES

- Holiday helpers stamp set + coordinating dies

- Everyday sentiment banner die set

- Pine tree green + Blue snowfall + Rudolph red papers

from Really Rainbow Christmas 6x6 paper pack

- Mellow Yellow paper from Perfectly Plaid Chill 6x6 paper pack

OTHER SUPPLIES

- Distress inks: spiced marmalade, broken china, wilted violet,

candied apple, mustard seed, mowed lawn

- Spectrum Noir markers

- Enamel dots from my stash

- Versamark ink

- Antique gold embossing powder from Simon Says Stamp

- Neenah solar white cardstock (for the images)

- Strathmore bristol smooth cardstock (for the distress ink panel)

- White cardstock from HobbyCraft (for the card base)

Jennifer Nilsson Art - Coloring a Fall Scene

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I'm beyond excited to share with you my very first card as a member of Jennifer Nilsson Art design team! This lady is so talented and makes the most adorable designs! For this first project, I decided to try something new to me: creating and coloring an entire scene using Spectrum Noir markers. I also added details and shadows using colored pencils, and as you can notice, it's no-line coloring too ^^ Hope you'll like it!

I first started by printing the scarecrow on Neenah solar white cardstock. I colored it but left the overalls blank because at that point I couldn't decide which color to use ^^ Next I drew the rest of the scene (grass, bushes and trees) using a light beige markers, and then I colored everything. I also added some leaves on the branches.

I finally colored the overalls, and then I added details and shadows to add depth, contrast and more interest. I stamped my sentiment using versamark ink and gold heat embossed it. I like fall colors with gold, I think they're perfect together ^^ To finish the project, I simply attached the panel to a kraft card base.

VIDEO

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SUPPLIES

- Scarecrow Teddy digital stamp

- Spectrum Noir alcohol markers

- Colored pencils

- Versamark ink

- Antique gold embossing powder by Simon Says Stamp

Holiday Card Series 2018 || Christmas Bird || Inside Shadow Box Card

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Isn't this bird too cute? He (or she ^^) is part of the new "Christmas Birds" digital stamp set designed by Isabel Cristina. There are several other adorable images in this set (more birds, and also Christmas ornaments) but I ended up using only one because it was just perfect for the design I had in mind.

Here's a close up look at the set:

I first started by building an inside shadow box card, and for that, I just followed a tutorial that Jennifer McGuire shared a few weeks ago. The outside of the card was made using white wooden textured cardstock. For the inside, I chose a light blue cardstock, glued five trees on it and added falling snow on top using a stencil and white embossing paste.

While it was drying, I printed my images on Neenah solar white cardstock, colored them using my alcohol markers and fussy cut them. I even added more details to them using colored pencils. I also applied clear glitter Nuvo drops on the red berries to add some sparkles to my project.

I attached the bird on the branch, and glued the whole piece inside the card using glue dots. I also added some white pine branches at the top and bottom of the inside window. I attached my sentiment at the top, and simply added a big snowflake on the front panel to finish the card.

VIDEO

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SUPPLIES

- Christmas Birds digital stamp set by Isabel Cristina Stamps

- All prettied up die set by Mama Elephant

- Outdoor Landscape 2 die set by Craftin Desert Divas

- Falling Snow stencil by Simon Says Stamp

- Snowflake dies from my stash

- White embossing paste by Wendy Vecchi

- Pine tree branches dies from my stash

- Spectrum Noir markers

- White Blizzard Nuvo drops

- White gel pen by Uniball

- Wooden textured cardstock by Simon Says Stamp

- Neenah solar white cardstock (for the images)

- Blue cardstock by ClaireFontaine