Happy Wednesday! As promised on Monday, I am back sharing the designer series paper pack, A Stitched Season. This 12 x 12 quilted paper look works perfectly with the Stitched Stocking bundle. If you are not crazy for the bundle, the paper is sure to provide a festive look for your holiday cards.
I had a lot of fun playing with this designer series paper pack. I am sure you will see a few more cards from this paper pack in the very near future. As a reminder, this is an online exclusive, so it is available now. So why wait, have some holiday fun now before the calendar get too busy. Let me know if you have any questions! Happy Stamping!
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
Happy Wednesday all. I pray you are having a great week so far. Today I am bringing to you three “Just Because” cards that I create with the Words of Beauty Bundle. CLICK HERE to see that bundle. As a reminder yesterday began the month long Designer Series Paper and Cardstock sale. CLICK HERE for those paper packs! I am using the Floral Charms paper pack today and yes, this paper, along with many other paper packs is 15% off.
Thanks so much for joining me. Don’t forget about the product of the month. Place a $75 order and get the product of the month for only $5. This month’s paper is gorgeous. I am sure it will see out quickly! I love these soft colors and only wish this paper pack was in the regular line because we can only purchase one pack…….Aww shucks! Be sure to stop back on Monday for a Make It Monday video tutorial.
Item #168598 $5 with $75 purchase
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
Happy Wednesday everyone. A few months ago I featured the Faux Wood Carving Technique at a stamp camp and one on my beloved stampers has reached out with a request to create a video technique. Today is that day, Mary, this one is for you. Enjoy! I hope you create an abundant of beautiful cards.
If you are in the St. Louis area and enjoy stamping with friends we would love to include you in our Stamp Camp group. We gather monthly on the 4th Friday of every month, except in November and December. Click herefor a schedule and more information on these in-person classes.
Faux Wood Carving Technique
Step #1
Begin with a 3-1/2 x 4-3/4 piece of Basic White or Very Vanilla cardstock. Using a scoring tool,score along the 3-1/2 inch side at every 1/2″. Sorry my scanned image is so grainy and difficult to see, but you get the idea. Just be sure to score every 1/2″ with the cardstock in portrait postion.
Step #2
Drag a light colored ink pad over the scored cardstock using a light touch. Depending on how juicy your ink pad is and what side of the scored image you choose, will determine the outcome. The ink was applied on the debossed side of the cardstock in the image on the left and the embossed (raised) side in the image on the right. See video for details.
Step #3
Next choose an embossing folder, I am using the Sunflower3-D Embossing Folder. How you position your cardstock in the embossing folder will determine whether the raised image in on the inked side or not. See video for details.
Step #4
Next choose a darker ink to add color by again dragging the ink pad along the embossed or debossed image. I am using Early Espresso for my sample.
Step #5
If you so choose, add a bit more color to your project. Use the same dragging technique. See video for details. I have chosen Lost Lagoon for my sample, but Cloud Cover is also a great choice depending on how muted you want your end color to look.
Step #6
Finally assemble your card and add a greeting.
Project Measurement and Supplies:
Cloud Cover card base: 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 scored in half at 4-1/4, 1-1/4 x 3-3/4
Early Espresso cardstock layer: 4 x 5 1/4
Basic White cardstock layer: 3-5/8 x 4-7/8, 4x 5-1/4 (inside), 1-1/4 x 2-1/2 (greeting)
Early Expresso Ink
Cloud Cover Ink
Crumb Cake Ink
Stylish Shapes banners
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stamp Camp Class Cards:
I hope you enjoyed this video technique. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions or please feel free to email me at BlessedByCards@gmail.com. I hope this technique inspires you to create something beautiful to share with others. Happy Stamping!
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
Happy Wednesday all. I hope you are having a great summer. The weather in the Midwest certainly has been hot so it is perfect for our new online exclusive bundle, Summer Happiness. This bundle pairs perfectly with the Splash and Relax bundle. If you love creating fun summertime birthday cards both of these bundles are perfect for all ages.
Bring your summer stories to life with the Summer Happiness Bundle! With quirky hand-drawn stamps and coordinating dies, you can create layered suns, cherries, flowers, flip-flops, pineapples, and more for cards and scrapbook pages that feel bright and joyful. Add fun-in-the-sun sentiments, pop up your favorite icons, and craft colorful memories all season long. Don’t forget you save 10% when you order the bundle.
DETAILS – Includes the Summer Happiness Stamp Set and Summer Happiness Dies – 12 photopolymer stamps – Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, h – 15 dies – Largest die: 1-1/8″ x 2-3/8″ (2.9 x 6 cm) – Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)
Happy Wednesday my crafting friends. I hope you are staying cool during these hot summer months. What better way to pass the heat of the day than crafting. I am back with Part 2 of my One Sheet Wonder series featuring the 12 x 12 paper pack Artisan Sketched Garden. If you missed Part 1, click here!
Here is the paper pack we are using. Choose whatever design speaks to you as all designs will work with my cutting template. Click here to download the cutting template.
I hope you are loving these Black and White cards. Join me on next week for my final video in this One Sheet Wonder series as we add a bit of color to the mix. Until then, Happy Stamping!
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
