CCC Reveal

Here's the card I sent to Jeanne for the March card exchange.  The panel had been sitting on my desk for a long time.  It was the 2nd one I made after watching Lydia's video using foil, gesso, an embossing folder and alcohol inks.

I let the colors bleed together too much, so it's looks like all I used was purple.  That worked great for the choice of black, white and one other color.  I used SSS Cherry Blossom 3D folder which includes  3 flower dies.  I used vellum for the flower diecuts and for the shadow layer of  Memory Box Friend Daily Script.  The letters were die cut from MB glossy black cardstock.  Love my newest PTI frame die called Reflections: November.  The stark white was distracting, so I lightly brushed it with Altenew Wisteria ink.  Tiny black dots for the vellum flowers finished it off.  I'm also entering DCD and WAW. 

Thanks so much for taking time to stop by.  If your blog address is in your profile or comment, I will visit you.

Greta

Dragonfly Vine

I bought a big jar of acrylic white gesso quite a few years ago & it's barely been used.  When I saw the current CAS Mix Up challenge of Gesso Resist, I was intrigued.  One of the listed videos used Dylusions Spray Inks.  I have 2 of the Dylusions & a huge collection of Tattered Angels Spray Mists.  Loved the results in the video & it looked so easy.  I pulled out a bunch of scraps & a couple stamps.  After the images stamped in Gesso were dry, I started spritzing.

I hadn't thought about kraft cardstock not being a great choice.  However, I somehow managed to get one good panel using a red & a copper spray.  The pinkish look is actually from the copper & wish you could see the beautiful TA shimmer.

I cut the panel into 3 strips & mounted them to a red die cut rectangle.  The Altenew Painted Greetings sentiment was stamped in Versafine Pinecone.  My first time using the Stampendous Dragonfly Vine stamp which I've had for years, so I'm also entering NBUS.

Next is a card made from one of the vanilla cardstock panels onto which I stamped the dragonfly in Gesso.  I used blue & green Tattered Angels mists.  I also spritzed lightly with water & blotted with a paper towel, as I had seen in the video.  Unfortunately, the image was kind of a blob without definition.  The shimmery colors are so beautiful I couldn't bring myself to throw it away.  I used my old fashioned stamp positioner so I could stamp the image over the Gesso in Versamark & emboss in Antique Gold ep.

I added a kraft frame & used a light green textured cardstock for the mat.  When I bought the Elizabeth Craft Thanks die, I didn't realize how small it was.

For this card it was just what I needed.  I used the same ep for the top layer & added a couple cut from vanilla cardstock stacked together for a slightly offset shadow.  I'm entering FMS.

Finally is another entry for Poppystamps May Challenge, Winged Things.  Once again I used Freida Curve inked with Brilliance Pearlescent Jade.  I attached it to a white card spritzed with shimmer spray.  The beautiful big butterfly is Poppystamps Dream Butterfly which I die cut twice & attached just in the center.  I sponged on a little Brilliance Pearlescent Sky Blue & added glitter.  The PTI Wildflower Garden sentiment was stamped in Versafine Clair Morning Mist.

Glad to say my friend loves her card.  I'm also entering Time Out as butterflies are certainly free!

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For My Sis

We got some great news today--the doctor had prepared us to expect that hubby would again need treatment, but the repeat test is negative! What a great way to start the week!

I was also finally able to get a card made for Freshly Made Sketches 200th challenge--just in the nick of time.  My sister loves butterflies & the color blue. Right now she could use a hug, so I hope this brightens her day.  Big surprise--I again used my self-adhesive Fun Foam! This time the Memory Box butterfly die cut was covered with Elizabeth Craft glitter.  That is the most amazing glitter which burnishes to an incredible smooth sparkle (can't appreciate it unless you see it in person) & then doesn't rub off. The background is done with 3 distress inks: salty ocean, mermaid lagoon & peacock feathers. If you have trouble with smooshing, try Betsy Veldman's technique which is to just press the paper into the spritzed inks & pick it up--don't move the paper through the inks.  The stenciling is done with Gesso & Tim Holtz Bubble stencil.  

I layered trim over lace & added tiny pearls.  The butterfly is layered over another one cut from vellum & I used my favorite Heidi Swapp stickers for the words.  Edited to add: My 3rd entry for the Great Outdoors challenge at Dies R Us & the Butterflies challenge at The Mixed Media Card Challenge. Thanks so much for using some of your computer time to visit my blog.

Newspaper Poinsettia

I've wanted to make a poinsettia with writing on the petals for a couple years & I've been saving newspaper for crafting, so was determined to make a card for Merry Monday.  I began by gluing torn pieces of newspaper to cardstock. Then I brushed on watered down Gesso since using it full strength hid the writing. Next I dabbed & brushed on Distress Stains Victorian Velvet for the petals & Sage Green for the leaves.  It took a couple coats to get it dark enough.  Then I die cut the MFT poinsettia, sponged the same colors of ink on the edges & added a bit of Distress Stain Brushed Pewter. I molded the leaves & petals with my fingers.  The center die cut was covered with Stickles & embellished with an irridescent gem.

Shimmer cardstock was cut with Lil' Inkers Stitched rectangles & the small one was mounted with foam tape.  Before adding the poinsettia I glued on some metallic floss & clear sequins.  The Penny Black "joy" die was cut 3 times & clear embossed. Last night I was afraid the colors were too light, but seeing it this morning I actually love how it turned out. Now I have to ask my neighbor for some more newspaper!  I'm also entering SSS Wednesday Anything Goes, Pixies Snippets Playground (only the black was a scrap), Addicted to Stamps Anything Goes & The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge, flowers. Also finally getting an entry done in time for Rudolph Days! I'm way behind in reading blogs, but I haven't forgotten you & will be there soon. 

Masculine Fall Birthday Card

My brother's birthday is in the Fall, so that's what I had in mind for today's Hero Arts Scramble.  I didn't finish in time to enter, but I'm happy with the card which also used the colors for the challenge at Colour Me & might qualify for The Mixed Media Card Challenge.  The scramble requirement was to use book paper, so I took a page out of a very old book: Europe on $10/Day. Can only imagine the title now--LOL!  I applied Gesso to cardstock & then the torn page & some more Gesso on top.  I sponged on Distress Ink squeezed lemonade & stamped the HA leaves with VersaMagic Jumbo Java.  I used my Big Shot to emboss with the Leafy Branch Cuttlebug folder & then sponged on more squeezed lemonade to bring out the embossing. Next I flicked & brushed on Distress Stain tarnished brass.  The panel was cut into 4 squares & mounted with foam tape to a piece of yellow cardstock, also with tarnished brass splotches & brushed edges.  The HA sentiment is done the same way & is also popped up.  The only embellishments are a few yellow sticker dots.  

I hope you're enjoying the weekend.  It's boiling hot here--hope our Oregon Ducks don't pass out trying to play football!
I'm always glad to hear from you.
Edited to Add: Also entering the stamping challenge at SSS Wed & a new to me challenge called Cuttlebug Mania.
Edited again to add: Also entering the challenge at a2a Scrapbooking Supplies.

A Little Note

(Click HERE for my Merry Monday GD Post)

Last minute entry for MFT Sketch challenge & this month's color palette challenge. I used MFT Distressed Diamonds stamped in VersaMagic Pixie Dust & a piece of Teresa Collins printed paper for the background.  The bird cage, bird & sentiment are from MFT Contempo Cage. Gesso was randomly applied to all the pieces. I used some of the paper flowers in my stash, part of a gem flourish & other gems for embellishments.  

A bit towards shabby chic--not my usual style, but I really enjoyed putting this card together. I'm also entering Pixies Snippets Playground. Thank you for stopping by.
Edited to add: Also entering the challenge at SSS Monday.