Because of You

I learned a new technique this week from Papertrey Ink's Make it Monday challenge - using gelatos to do watercolour stamping.   I didn't have gelatos and although I could have done something with distress ink… I really wanted to try out gelatos.  My friend helped point me in the right direction of finding them online in Japan (I ordered them from a store called Voice on 楽天).  They don't seem to be readily available here.  I do recommend ordering from overseas, like Simon Says Stamp because of the price and the cost of shipping.  I was able to order a pack of the Faber-Castell Mix & Match Tropical Gelatos.  I chose this set because they had the best colours.  Sno Cone is like a light sky blue, Watermelon is a nice pink, Raspberry is actually purple, and Margarita Mix is a lime colour.  It also comes with two tools - a brush and a dauber.  I definitely recommend this for beginners.

I was playing with a few ideas for my watercolour card, but decided on the Modern Woodmat Stamp Set.  I used all of the four gelatos.  Sno Cone for the the circle woodman, Raspberry and Watermelon on the flower, and Margarita Mix for the leaves.  I tried two techniques.  First, I rubbed the gelatos on the stamp and misted them with water before stamping. Next, I decided I could get a better colour if I used a small paintbrush to wet it with a little water and then stamp.  I think my Mini Mister sprays too much water for the look I was going for.  I used the bracket type stamp along with the sentiment and inked them with Memento Tuxedo Black.  I picked out the lime colour from the image and paired it with my mat layer.  The woodgrain circle matches my card base.  Thanks to PTI again for teaching me a new skill!

Hello x 4

This card was inspired by two challenges.  The first being Papertrey Ink's Make it Monday - DIY Cover Plates and the second being Cure for the Monday Blues -Electric Eclectic .  Here is the picture for the latter challenge, so you can see where I got my inspiration. 

I loved the colours and quilt pattern.  I thought it would be fun to use Papertrey Ink's Heart-2-Heart #2 for die-cutting and stamping.  I first secured the negative in place to do my stamping and then I popped it up to give it a cool look. 

I added my sentiment to the side.  Although I first stamped it in a lighter blue, it was too pale.  I changed it to a brighter ink. 

Oh, I missed the Cure for the Monday Blues last week.  But here's my card for Challenge #9. 

 

I used the captain's wheel stamp from the MFT -Sea set and the sentiment from the Pink Paislee Nantucket set.  I neatly wrapped some baker's twine and tied a bow.  By using VersaFine Majestic Blue ink, the sentiment really popped.  I kept the accents plain by using a couple white and a blue to match the ink. Really liked this card! 

Thanks for the challenge!

Supplies:  Papertrey Ink - Heart-2-Heart #2; VersaFine Habanero; Stampin Up Pixie Pink; Memento Bahama Blue. 

Fabulous

Papertrey Ink's Make it Monday #155 challenge was Confetti.  It would be easier if you had a punch, but we had to be creative and only use dies from Papertrey Ink.  I couldn't think of a lot things I could use for this, other than the Super Star Border die.  But  I found my Movers & Shapers: Spinners die with two big circles and two small circles.  I also had the smallest heart from the Heart Prints die collection to use.

I loved cutting the star border and getting the teeny tiny stars.  At first I was just thinking about pasting them on the card somehow. But then I thought it would be neat if I attached them to string and hung them like decorations.  So I decided to diecut a window and layer another piece of cardstock with the strings attached in between.

I think this looks really pretty and am contemplating incorporating it into my own home decor!  :)

In the window, I tried to mimic the bokeh effect with circles and hearts.

I used one of the Photo Finish Strips die for my sentiment (which comes from the Fabulous Frames set).  On both sides, I attached pieces of my confetti.

Although this card took a bit of prep time, it is such a nice card to give to someone.  I really enjoyed this technique and will have to purchase some more handy dies to try this confetti theme again.

Thanks for challenging me!

Grateful for You

I tried out Papertrey Ink's Make It Monday technique today - making a one-layer card.  I was so excited to finally use The Sweet Life stamp set.  It's gorgeous and lovely and knew it would make beautiful layers.  I went for colour in the shade closest to my heart, purple, of course.  I was able to match up the colours nicely with the help of my colour guide and went with Distress Ink Shaded Lilac, Stampin Up Lovely Lilac (retired), and Memento Grape jelly.  The distress ink was kind of splotchy, but I kinda like the effect it made.  My leaves were stamped with Memento Pear Tart and Stampin Up Pear Pizzazz.  The sentiment comes from the Gratitude Journal set.  I think this is my favorite card of the year so far.  It will definitely be going to someone special.  :)

Cheers, Sherri

Hello You

Papertrey Ink did watercolour with heat embossed sentiments as the technique for Make It Monday this week. I like how easy this is to do. You can have a very nice homemade card or postcard from a few simple watercolour brushstrokes. Although I really liked the look of the white or clear embossing on the watercolour front, I wanted to see the effect of gold embossing on a pink washed background. I love the look! With PTI's Trendy Tree Tops and Versamark, I used Lindy Stamp Gang' Golden Angel Wings Embossing Powder making this card is so shimmery and pretty.  The watercolour set was a fairly inexpensive one from Michael's.  I used three different shades of pink.  I like trying new things.  Thanks, PTI!