The Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge, "Anything Goes" encourages getting outside of the box. Earlier I posted a sample of Iris Folding, something I'm new to. today I feature a card made with a Gell press and a Tim Holtz "Splotches" stencil. I've never used this technique, and it is a bit messy for me, but fun nonetheless. The die-cut sentiment is from Concord & 9th "Everyday Sayings" die set.
I'll try more of this technique very soon.
Thanks for the visit,
As can probably guess by my blog title, I've got a thing for mermaids. This is one of my all-time favorite cards and I've never sent it. It is on display in my craft room to enrich my soul! This stamp is from Colorado Craft Company which I used for an embossed resist technique. I did "smooching" for the watercolor. Of course, there is sparkle! This is headed to the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge which is "At the Beach". I keep looking there for mermaids......maybe some day!
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I've been waiting for just the right time to share this card and I will post it in the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge 'Anything Goes".
Over the past several months I've been learning and practicing the art of Iris Folding. That is iris, like our eyes and cameras, not the iris flowers! This is a papercraft technique that originated in the Netherlands in the early 20th century. I use origami paper or thin scrapbook printed paper. It is very relaxing. This is so far my best example, a Hanukkah card I made for some friends.
Thanks for the visit,
I'm back at with a card for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge and the topic is "At the Beach". Now, for decades I looked for mermaids every time I went to the beach but I finally got discouraged and gave up. I made this card for my niece who is still a real mermaid fan. She has just the right amount of sparkle and I love the soft waves in the background.
Keep watching and thanks for the visit,
Hi, Crafty pals,
I have been going nuts with butterflies inspired by the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge "With Wings". I started off with a lawn Fawn card and then I kept going! I have two to share today because I'm running out of time. These were made using some of my older and favorite products.
If you hurry you can play along.
Thanks for the visit,
Hi, Crafty pals,
I have been going nuts with butterflies inspired by the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge "With Wings". I started off with a lawn Fawn card and then I kept going! I have two to share today because I'm running out of time. These were made using some of my older and favorite products.
If you hurry you can play along.
Thanks for the visit,
As I mentioned yesterday, I've recently been on a butterfly kick, digging up some older and well-loved products. This card has a "smooched" ink background that was stamped in white pigment ink with the TH Stampers Anonymous "Dots & Circles" red rubber stamp. The die is also older, the TH Sixzzix "Tattered Butterfly". Not my normal style, but I love the colors and the layers! This is headed to the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
You still have time to join in the fluttering fun. Thanks for the visit,
This week's Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge is all about "Things with Wings" and lawn Fawn products are featured. I have always been a critter carmaker, but I've found that in just this past year I've taken a real liking to butterflies. Maybe it's because I'm getting old?! Anyway, this is Lawn Fawn's "I Like Big Butterflies" set. I've also used the "Big Blossom Backdrop - Portrait" die.
If you'd like to play along, you've time to do just that. Thanks for the visit,
Today I have another for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge which is "Food and/or Drink". I have to honestly say that this is one of my very favorite recent cards. It uses a stitching die by Spellbinders - it is an older one so I'm not sure if it's still available. The background pierced plate die is from Waffle Flower and the terrific sentiment is from an old Ellen Hutton set by my firend Julie Ebersole.
I've found that stitching on cards is very relaxing and is something I can do while watching the evening news.
Thanks for the visit and happy stitching,
