Paper Scraps #2

Thanks for popping in today. As promised in my post yesterday, I'm sharing another project I made with my paper scraps... strips of scraps that is.

On the left is the card I shared yesterday and on the right is today's card. I used the same suite of products and the inside of that cut oval (I got three pieces from the one die cut).

The Notecards & Envelopes were the perfect size for this project. I stamped all the images using Memento Black Ink and coloured the spools with Watercolour Pencils. To smooth out my pencil lines, I went over everything with a Blender Pen - love those things! If you go that route, just make sure you wipe it off between colours... unless you want to do some blending. ;)

I used some more of that ribbon from yesterday's project. It was sitting in my scrap bin and couldn't resist using it. Of course, this card could work with any ribbon or twine. I loved the little detail on the "spool" I created, though I'm sure that's meant more for a sentiment. haha.

Of course, I never ignore the inside. I kept this one pretty simple... and that's ok! If you'd like to know what I used to make this card (and yesterday's), you can find that info below and it'll take you right to my shop.

Until next time, stay crafty!

Steph

  Product List

It Starts With Art Cling Stamp Set [149303] $27.00	Arts & Crafts Dies [149580] $44.00	It Starts With Art Bundle [151090] $63.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $11.00	Brights 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146975] $12.25	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650] $13.25	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $12.00
Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes [144236] $9.50	Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131] $8.25	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00	Watercolor Pencils [141709] $22.00
Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2 [149014] $17.00	Blender Pens [102845] $16.25	Thank You Die [146832] $24.00	Heirloom Frames Dies And 3D Embossing Folder [152325] $39.00
Big Shot [143263] $150.00	Story Label Punch [150076] $24.00	Paper Snips [103579] $13.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Clear Block C [118486] $9.50	Clear Block D [118485] $11.50
Clear Block G [118489] $6.00	Clear Block I [118488] $16.25

Watercolouring Meets Embossing

Welcome to another month of blog hopping! I hope you'll hop along with all of us... find all the links below. ;) This month we're showcasing embossing! This was, and still is, a big WOW when I'm creating. I've been watercolouring a lot lately, so I thought I mix it with some embossing and see what came from it.

I started by embossing the large floral image in white and then, using my Aqua Painter & Inks, I started watercolouring the image & surrounding area. Having the embossed outline kinda keeps the colour where you want it and you're not left with a bold outline. When I watercolour, I just wing it and see where the colours take me. 

Once the paper was all dry, I added the smaller floral image and embossed those in copper. I added them to the inside of the card too (see below). So this is sorta a double-embossed card.

You may have noticed the thin twine/thread wrap on the front of my card. I wanted to add ribbon or twine, but without the bulk. I grabbed my White Twine and pulled it apart like so:

You get four single strands and I mixed those with Copper Thread, wrapping all together around my card a few times and tying in a bow. To finish things off, I added some Wink of Stella to the flower for a hint of glimmer. It's a shame that doesn't show well in photos!

The Rose Wonder Stamp Set is one I've owned for a long time, but sadly, have rarely used. I think I've got to make more of an effort to ink it up now & then. What do you think?

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to check out the other bloggers:

1. A La Cards (Leena)
2. Lolly & Sand (Sandy)
3. justBstamping (Barb)
4. Stamping with Jen (Jen)
5. Hofkissed (Steph) << You Are Here





Until next time, stay crafty!
Steph



If you would like to purchase Stampin' Up! or take a class, visit www.hofkissed.stampinup.net or check me out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hofkissed


Product List

Emerald Envy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141415] $10.00	Watercolor Paper [122959] $6.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $11.25	Embossing Buddy [103083] $8.00
Versamark Pad [102283] $11.25	Heat Tool [129053] $40.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $6.75	Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder [141636] $6.75
Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262] $4.00	Copper Metallic Thread [141696] $4.00	Aqua Painters [103954] $22.50	Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [144084] $8.50
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [141397] $8.50	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [131180] $8.50	Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad [141396] $8.50	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [131181] $8.50
Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad [126962] $8.50	Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad [141394] $8.50	Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set [140697] $33.00	Clear Block F [118483] $22.50
Clear Block B [117147] $8.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $10.75