Multiple Windows- Striped Florals

Hello,

Today I am posting three cards I made for Rangajali Blog. They are having monthly challenge for this month on 'watercolours'.

Here, I have used similar set of supplies for all to create different looks. I love frames. I am not sure what makes them more attractive to me. But they are often part of many of my design ideas. This time I decided to used multiple small frames in combination with floral focus. So, I decided to use My Favorite Things' Stitched Stax Dies- Rectangles and Circles with Altenew's Striped Floral stamp set.

I embossed the images on Artist Loaf's 140lb watercolor paper with clear embossing powder. I used Distress Inks and Prima Marketing's Watercolor Pencils to colour the images, I then cut them. I embossed some leaf images directly on front panel.

I used two die-sets to create different sized windows in different orientation on the front panel. I embossed a stitched frame around these windows with dies one size larger. I used embossing folders to emboss the cardbase to have textured background peeking through these windows.

For final assembly, I used foam sheets and tape under front panels to enhance effect of windows, adhere them with double-sided tape, added coloured floral elements. The sentiments are from Altenew's Label Love stamp set. Lastly, I added dots in center of flowers and on front panel.

Card 1: 

Colours used: Distress Inks- Dried Marigold, Peeled Paint, Dusty Concord, Wilted Violet. Prima Marketing Watercolor Pencils- No. 32 (Bright Pink)
Dies: My Favorite Things- Stitched Staxs Circles (die-cutting+ embossing)
Embossing folder: The Paper Studio-- Quaterfoil

Card 2:

Colours used: Distress Inks- Dried Marigold, Peeled Paint, Dusty Concord, Wilted Violet. Prima Marketing Watercolor Pencils- No. 32 (Bright Pink)
Dies: My Favorite Things- Stitched Staxs Rectangles (die-cutting+ embossing)
Embossing folder: Cuttlebug- Tiny Bubbles

Card 3:

Colours used: Distress Inks- Candied Apple, Dried Marigold, Peeled Paint, Twisted Citron             
Dies: My Favorite Things- Stitched Staxs Rectangles (die-cutting+ embossing)
Embossing folder: Darice- Brick Pattern

Enjoy!

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Butterfly Tendrils with Gelatos & Black Cardstock

Hello all,

This is my second post today specially created for Ranganjali Blog.  I am sharing some cards I made when experimenting with Gelatos on black cardstock. I used Simon Says Stamps Butterfly Tendril die as a main feature.

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Card 1:  

This card has subtle, pastel look. For the main focus, I tried to arrange the various pieces of the Butterfly Tendrils die-cuts in wreath form. I die-cut white cardstock 4 times with this die. I coloured various components using Tropical Gelatos but rubbing the creamy colours on the paper and then smudging them with a finger. I like that it is very quick and dry as well as fun method to apply colour. You can use Gelatos as watercolors too! I used black cardstock for good contrast, embossed it with woodgrain embossing folder and sprinkled some pearlized water.

It took some time to orient and organize different pieces to create a wreath shape. I built it up from bottom up and trimmed the die-cut pieces accordingly. I adhered them with double sided tape and Glossy Accent. I added Gold Embroidery floss for added interest. I added Glossy Accents on red berries and Platinum Pearl coloured- Liquid Pearls on butterflies.

I wanted to add a sentiment in the center, which I created with two layers of Vellum pieces, die-cut with Stitched Circle die, stamped with Simon Says Stamp’s   stamp and embossed in white. I added Inca Gold’s Gold on edges of the circle die cut. Lastly, I adhered everything on a white, vertical cardbase.

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Card 2:

The second card has metallic look. I have Metallic Gelatos, I love them. I have been thinking of using them in a way that show their metallic characteristics. I wanted to try them on black card stock.  Butterfly tendrils die-cuts in black provided perfect opportunity to try this. Again, I cut 3-4 tendrils from black cardstock. I applied Pearl Metallic Gelato on them. For some colour variation, I used Tropical Gelatos over it at some places and blended them with a finger. That creates colourful but soft metallic appearance.

I partially embossed black cardstock with Brick Wall embossing folder. The sentiment is cut from DCWV Foiled Cardstock using Simon Says Stamp’s Happy Birthday Die. I cut a contrasting cardstock piece from Craft Smith’s Tea Party Designer Paper. I arranged and adhered various pieces of butterflies and flourishes with foam tape, double-sided tape and Glossy Accents and added Pearl coloured- Liquid Peals on butterflies. Lastly, I added whole panel on to a grey, horizontal card base.

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Card 3:

After these two cards, I had a lot of negative die-cut pieces left. So, I decided to use them as stencils. On a black card base, I applied Metallic Melon, Icing and Mint colours lightly with a sponge. I had another die-cut in black on which I applied in different colours Metallic Blueberry and Gold Champagne with a finger. On black cardstocks- applying metallic Gelatos with finger gives better, brighter result than sponging or watercolouring.

I arranged the die-cut under and over a Stitched rectangle with foam adhesive. Lastly, I added ‘thanks’ sentiment, with Metallic Grape colour on white die-cut, with foam and double sided adhesives. I added white stitched marks and dots with Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen.

That is it for now about my experiments with Metallic Gelatos and black cardstock!

Enjoy!

Submitted to:

- Simon Says Stamp- Wednesday Challenge

Blue & Coral- Thanks 1

Hello Friends,

Today, I am posting two thank you cards. Both the backgrounds are done with watercolors techniques.

In the first one, I have tried to use negative painting technique with the aid of the stamped image to create impression of more flowers and background foliage using Faded Jeans distress ink. I then stamped, lightly colored same images in Abandoned Coral distress ink on another watercolor paper, curled the petals with embossing tool and adhered with foam tape on the background.

I layered 'thanks' white on blue to make it more visible. Lastly, added enamel dots and silver leaves with the help of a Memory box's die.

The second card is posted here.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Submitted to:
Altenew- November Challenge
Simon Says Stamp- Wednesday Challenge

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Coral & Blue- Thanks 2

Here is the second thank you card post of the day.

I have painted the background with stampin up's dark blue ink in ombre style. I stamped, colored the images with Abandoned Coral distress ink on vellum. I then cut them and used the embossing tool to curl up the petals. Vellum flowers are then adhered on coral and red cardstock flowers to keep the brightness of their colors unaffected by blue background. Addition of partially embossed stitched frame was an afterthought which seems like was not a bad idea. I embellished the panel with diecut flourishes, silver foiled leaves, red enamel dots and a stripped banner piece. I diecut 'thank you' in white and navy cardstock and layered them. Lastly, I attached the whole watercolored panel on navy blue cardstock and then white base.

That's it!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Submitted to:
Altenew- November Challenge
Simon Says Stamp- Wednesday Challenge

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Blue & Magenta- Thinking of You card 1

Hello friends,

I am sharing two 'thinking of you' cards.

In both the cards, I have used Spellbinders' Romantic Roses die set with navy blue and magenta cardstocks.  I am submitting these cards to Runway Inspired Challenge-#95. The background for the cards are inspired by the patterns on the model's dress.

For the first card, I used beige cardstock and stamped foliage with Stampendous' Foliate Texure cube in navy, light blue and white inks. I then embossed it with Camilla Lace embossing folder. I used diecut roses and embossed sentiment as an additional layer. Lastly, I added pearls.

 The second card is posted here.

Submitted to:
Runway Inspired Challenge-#95
Simon Says Stamp- Wednesday Challenge- Thinking of you
Simon Says Stamp- Monday Challenge- Navy Blue


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