Fall Blessings

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I'm really rushing to get this one in to the Spellbinders Club Inspiration.

My goal is to use the 3D embossing folder from the club before this

linky goes to bed.  It was really close this time!

I've stamped the larger pumpkin twice with Tangerine ink on a die cut arched piece.

I did some messy sponging around the edges and then used two of the dies to

cut a frame to cover some of that up.

I stamped the smaller pumpkin with Sahara Sand ink on a scrap of Natural Cardstock

and colored in that pretty flower with colored pencils.

I added a sentiment then put it on a piece embossed with this month's

Mushroom Harvest 3D Embossing Folder.

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Charming Pumpkins (Spl)

Ink:   Tangerine Tango, Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip (SU), Brushed Corduroy (DOX)

Paper:   Neenah Natural, Warm Cocoa (GKD)

Other:  Essential Arches Dies (Spl), Mushroom Harvest 3D EF, Caran d'ache Supracolor Pencils

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Dry Embossing with Re-inker with GO7

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It's time to share what the Group of Seven Cardmakers has been up to this month.

This time we followed this video by Devid Roodinburg.

Devid did a background using water and re-inkers.  I was lazy and pulled a background

colored with Brushos that was very bright.

Then we inked the flat side of an embossing folder with pigment ink.

This is where I had a problem.  I was skeptical of putting ink on my embossing folder;

especially black ink!  But I gave it a try.  The video suggested Versafine Clair ink.  I don't

have that in black so I used my Versafine Onyx black, put my colored background in, and 

ran it through.  I didn't have good coverage on the paper so I inked and ran it through again. 

I may not have got it lined up perfectly because it looked a little off when I 

took it out.  The background was still splotchy too.

Then I cleaned the folder with hand sanitizer.

Then I cleaned with 91% alcohol.

And again with the alcohol.

Then gave it a good soak in soapy water.

I'm glad I didn't use my favorite embossing folder because it still has a grayish

cast to it that transfers to white cardstock.

Devid added a step of swiping with VersaMark and adding some gold embossing powder.

Since I wasn't crazy about my results I figured I'd give it a go.

I do like it better now.  And I used a black Sharpie around the flowers to

get rid of the splotchiness in the background.

I tried it again and took a photo before I added gold embossing powder.

I didn't like how some of the leaves are black but I think that's more due to 

the embossing folder.

I made a card from it, but I'm not at all happy with it, but I thought I'd 

share it anyway.

The rest of the Group of Seven Cardmakers had fantastic results.  Do go and see

 what they did and what worked for them.  They had much better luck than I did!

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Sketched Flowers (SSS)

Ink:   Encore Gold

Paper:   Mixed Media, Black, Gold Foil, Vellum

Other:  Scalloped Flowers 3D EF (Alt), Layered Leaves 3D EF (SU), Gold EP, Privet Branch Die (SSS)

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Two for Christmas

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First up has a vintage feel.

The music stamp is a new acquisition from a friend's stash.  After lightly stamping,

I used a stencil a sweet friend sent me for my birthday.  Two wreaths were layered in

the top of the arch and that pretty bow was in with the die.

I had to be a bit creative with the bird.  I don't have a cardinal that's the right scale.

So I cut the bird from another set leaving the top of his head off the plate

so I could cut his crest with scissors.

The second Christmas card was inspired by the mood board at Peace on Earth.

Those white snowflake cupcakes gave me an immediate idea.

I've embossed the snowflakes and lightly dragged a VersaMark pad over the raised

edges.  I sprinkled Heat & Stick powder over top and heat set.  Then I sprinkled some

fine crystal glitter over top and heated again. I don't know if you can see it, but it has

lots of sparkle to go with the shiny gold.

Challenges:

Jingle Belles - Have Yourself a Vintage Christmas (card 1)

Peace on Earth #47 - Inspired by the mood board (card 2)

Christmas Craft Creations - CAS (card 2)

  

Card Recipe ( card 1)

Stamps:  Musical Wordprints (ret HA), Season's Wishes (PB)

Ink:   Lumberjack Plaid, Rustic Wilderness, Brushed Corduroy, Antique Linen (DOX), Frayed Burlap (DI)

Paper:   Soft Seafoam, Real Red

Other:  Essential Arches Dies (Spl), Berry Stencil (Lavinia), Whirl Wreath, Bird Amidst the Holly (PB), Sparkle Papers Sticker Dots, 

Card Recipe (card 2)

Stamps:  

Ink:   VersaMark

Paper:   Neenah Natural, Gold Foil

Other:  Winter Snowflake 3D EF (Sizzix), Heat & Stick Powder (SU), Fine Crystal Glitter (Stampendous), Fancy Peace Die (Alt)

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More Stylized Flowers

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I have another card using this month's Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folder.

I got a bit carried away from my usual CAS style!

 

Jack had painted a piece covered in roses and told me I could use it for a card.

It was sitting on my table while I was working with this embossing folder and I

thought, why not?

It really was too busy to show the lovely embossing, but I kept going anyway.

I embossed a piece of Neenah Solar White and fussy cut two of the flowers out to

place over one of the flowers.  I had some die cut branches and butterflies

sitting on the table and added them too. 

The die cut sentiment was already cut so I added that too.

It's not my favorite card and I wish I'd used his beautiful roses in a better way,

but it is another way to use this embossing folder.

Challenges:

Spellbinders - August Clubs Inspiration Roundup

Card Recipe

Stamps:  

Ink:   Celery, Field, Lemonade (SSS)

Paper:   Watercolor (Strathmore CP), Neenah Solar White, Black

Other:  Twinkle H2Os, 3D Stylized Floral EF (Spl), Yana's Wonderful Scripted Sentiments (Spl), Leafy Sprig, Sealed Birds (Spl), Graceful Butterfly Set (SSS)

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Leafy Bird

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I don't think it's a surprise the I like birds!

Whether they are outside or in the studio, they are among my favorite blessings.

I had this embossed background laying on my table since the 3D Embossing Folder

arrived.  I wasn't sure what I'd do with it.  I think it would be beautiful colored.

But I decided to keep it plain and color some NBUS Spellbinder die cuts to go with it.

The bird was colored with Distress Markers and spread with a waterbrush.

The leaves were colored with a blending brush and ink.

I trimmed it down and used the same colors to brush ink on a leftover strip of

watercolor paper to add a bit of contrast to the background.

I am loving these Scripted Die cuts and need to do some more. 

It's very handy to have some cut and ready to go!

Challenges:

Spellbinders August Clubs Inspiration Roundup - 3D Embossing Folder

NBUS #53 - Never Before Used Schtuff - 3D Embossing Folder, Bird Die, Leafy Die

Seize the Birthday #268 - ATG Birthday (no musical topping)

Try it on Tuesday - Let's Go Outside

    

 

Card Recipe

Stamps:  

Ink:   Rusty Hinge, Brushed Corduroy (DM), Sprout, Pearfection, Field, Sherbet (SSS)

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Watercolor (Arches CP), Gold Foil, Vellum

Other:  3D Stylized Floral (Spl August Club), Leafy Sprig, Little Chickadee, Yana's Scripted Sentiments (Spl), Everyday Sentiments Glimmer Plate, Gold Foil (Spl)

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More Coloring of Dry Embossing

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Another technique for July's Group of Seven Cardmakers

Coloring Embossing Folders.

This time I used Inkpad Swiping by Erum Tasneem.

Spellbinders Seahorse Garden fits perfectly with their Scattered Shells 3D Embossing Folder.

I really love the look of colored embossing and enjoy all the ways of doing it

for my cards.  I'm sure you'll be seeing more of it in the future.

You can see other examples and fantastic inspiration at 

Group of Seven Cardmakers.

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Seahorse Garden (Spl)

Ink:   Encore Gold, Ivory Pigment (GKD), Purple Delight (Versafine Clair)

Paper:   Island Indigo, Neenah Solar White

Other:  Scattered Seashells 3D EF (Spl), Seahorse Garden Die, Gold EP

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Coloring Dry Embossing

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This month the Group of Seven Cardmakers are coloring dry embossing.

Today I'm sharing two techniques.  One is colored with ink that is sponged or brushed on

with blending brushes.  The other is watercoloring.

First up is sponging...

supplies used

Since the flowers and leaves are quite small with this embossing folder, I used mini

sponge daubers that I bought at Michaels.

Next is watercoloring...

supplies used 

I embossed Arches cold press watercolor paper for this one.

There is a learning curve as the embossing changes the texture and absorption of

the watercolor paper.

I wasn't happy with the scrolls so I "painted" them with water and sprinkled gold

embossing powder over them and heat embossed.

I find that 3D embossing folders work best for coloring.

There are video tutorials and more inspiration at

Group of Seven Cardmakers

Challenges:

Can You Handle the Pressure - Used dry embossing no twist

Triple B-Birds, Blooms & Butterflies - got the blooms

Card Recipe (card 1)

Stamps:  Thoughtful Messages (SSS)

Ink:   Whisper White, Festive Berries, Mowed Lawn (DI)

Paper:   Neenah Solar White (SU), Soft Seafoam, Vellum

Other:  3D Patchwork EF (Spl), Mini Sponge Daubers (Michaels), White EP

Card Recipe (card 2)

Stamps:  

Ink:   

Paper:   Watercolor (Arches Cold Press), Neenah Solar White, Black

Other:  Book Cover Engravings 3D EF (Alt), Watercolor Pans Forest Glades, Evergreen, Periwinkle Blue, Midnight Violet, Paper Bag, Caran d'ache Supracolor Pencils, A2 Thin Frames Dies (SSS), Wonderful Script Die (Spl)

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Emboss and Gold

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I love metallic details on my cards, but the shine makes for difficult photography!

I've used one of my favorite 3D embossing folders paired with some Tim Holtz

golden Wildflower Stems for a wedding or anniversary card.  I'll add the sentiment

when I know where this is going.

Challenges:

Can You Handle the Pressure - ATG with embossing folder twist of wedding

Card Recipe

Stamps:  

Ink:   

Paper:   Neenah Natural 110 lb, Gold Foil

Other:  3D Texture Fades Botanical EF (TH), Wildflower Stems #2 Dies (TH)

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Purple Alstroemeria

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It's a busy time around here but I have had time to play with my current favorite flower.

I had seen the Alstroemeria blooms in bouquets but didn't know what it was called

until Simon Says Stamp came out with two dies to "die" for.  I can't decide which I like the best!

This time the large die with the matching 3D embossing folder won out.

I used the embossing folder on purple cardstock and gently daubed white ink over the 

raised parts.  The die cut flower was embossed and gently colored with sponge daubers and

touched with a damp waterbrush.

I used a Supracolor pencil with a very sharp point to color the seed details.  When it was

all colored up, I put it back in the embossing folder for another pass through.

I topped it all off with a gold die cut sentiment that's another current favorite in the studio.

Challenges:

The Flower Challenge #81 - Use Your Favorite Flower

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Flowers

Tic Tac Toe Challenge #212 - Diagonal top left to bottom right (ink blending, free, floral)

Just Us Girls #683 - Word Week "Hello"

 

  

Card Recipe

Stamps:  

Ink:   Whisper White, Wilted Violet, Peeled Paint

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Gorgeous Grape, Watercolor (Arches Cold Press), Gold Foil

Other:  Alstroemeria Bunch EF & Die (SSS), Yana's Wonderful Scripted Sentiments Dies (Spl), Sponge Daubers, Waterbrush, Gold Gel Pen, Caran d'ache Supracolor Pencil with very sharp point

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Alstoemeria Bunch Happy Birthday

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I'm back again at Seize the Birthday as their Surprise Party Guest.

Who doesn't love a birthday party!

 

I have used this wonderful 3D Embossing Folder with Die from Simon Says.

I embossed on Neenah Solar White and cut the flower from Fabriano Watercolor paper.

To color, I used Distress Oxide inks and a sponge dauber, then went over the coloring

with a damp waterbrush. It's such an easy way to get that watercolor look!

I had to hunt, but I found a banner die in my stash.  After cutting it, I added a gold

embossed sentiment.

As usual, I overdid it with splatters.  It was an easy fix with the waterbrush and

a little blending over the flower.  I used a gold gel pen to add some gold highlights

to tie in with the banner.

Remember you don't have to use the topping on your birthday card to join the party.

Just be sure that it's a birthday card.  And if you're a topping kind of person, you can add

a birthday banner.  Hope to see you over at Seize the Birthday.

Now let's go see what that awesome Design Team and Guest Designers have done.

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Fun Birthday Sentiments (HLS-OOB)

Ink:   Picked Raspberry, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness (DOX), Versafine Onyx Black, Encore Gold

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Watercolor (Fabriano Extra White Cold Press)

Other:  Alstroemeria Bunch EF & Die (SSS), Sponge Daubers, Banner Die (?), Gold EP, Gold Gel Pen, Posca Pen for splatters

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Leftovers for Christmas

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I have two Christmas cards today that use leftovers and NBUS.

I used a piece from my stash made with Gelli plates.  I embossed it with a NBUS

embossing folder and swiped a white inkpad over the raised design. 

The piece was quite large so I cut it in half to use on two cards.

I embossed the snowflakes on a background piece too.

This card uses left over snowflakes that were cut previously and not used.

I just layered up two of them and added a pearl in the center.

Then I used the leftover Gelli Plate background for another card.

This time I die cut the cardinal from red cardstock and used a sponge dauber to

add some black around the edges.  I just used the dauber with the ink left from

the last playtime. No need to re-ink.

 

The greenery has some Puff Embossing Powder to make it look snowy.

Challenges:

Jingle Belles - Holiday Leftovers

NBUS #49 - Never Before Used Schtuff (EF)

Card Recipe (c. 1)

Stamps:  Bitty Holiday Wishes (MFT)

Ink:   Versafine Smokey Gray, Whisper White

Paper: Neenah Solar White, Neenah 65 lb (for gel print), Silver Foil  

Other:  Flurry of Snowflakes 3D EF (Spl), Gelli Plate, Snowflake Dies (?)

Card Recipe (c. 2)

Stamps:  Bitty Holiday Wishes (MFT)

Ink:   Versafine Smokey Gray, Whisper White

Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Neenah 65 lb (for gel print), Real Red

Other:  Flurry of Snowflakes 3D EF (Spl), Gelli Plate, Feathered Cardinal Die (TH), Holiday Greens Die (TH), White Puff EP (HA), Sponge Dauber

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