Stencil-icious

I recently acquired the Peony Bouquet stencil from Simon Says Stamp and had some fun creating two cards inspired by the uber-talented Kristina Werner. The first one was very straightforward as it's all in shades of blue, but the second took a little more delicate handling, lol. Still, I'm very happy with the outcome.

They look quite different, don't they? That's what colour will do!

Materials used:

• stamps - Tiny Words Birthday (SSS), Abstract Impressions (SU)
• card - dapper denim, whisper white, garden green, purple posy
• other - Peony Bouquet stencil (SSS), sequins, blender pens, Stamparatus, craft foam, Altenew and Distress Oxide inks

Thanks for calling in. 

Cheers

Kez

Softness in Nature

Those who prefer bright, bold colours don't get a shoe-in this week as our nature-themed class cards are all about soft colours, and as I do love me some distressing and splodging, a couple of them also have a shabby chic look I simply adore.

Materials used:

• stamps - Beautiful Friendship, 
• card - seaside spray, whisper white, mint macaron
• other - subtle and script embossing folders, water spritzer, linen thread, Big Shot, Dimensionals, word window punch, white shimmer paint
• inspired by Teneale Williams

Materials used:

• stamps - Free as a Bird, Timeless Textures
• cad - balmy blue, whisper white, vellum, Bird Ballad DSP
• other - distressing tool, stitched season framelits, Big Shot, mini Dimensionals, linen thread
• inspired by Lauren Alarid

I deliberately left a sentiment off this one as I think it's suitable for many occasions.

Lastly I couldn't go past a touch of the gorgeous purple posy. I'm terribly impatient for the ink to arrive for this one, but at least we have the Blends pens to give us something to colour with. Stamping done with basic grey instead of black, again for a softer look.

Materials used:

• stamps - Butterfly Gala, Abstract Impressions
• card - purple posy, whisper white, soft sea foam
• other - tropical thinlits, Big Shot, lace dynamic embossing folder, water spritzer, metallic pearls, stitched rectangle frame lit, Stamparatus, butterfly duet punch, sponge dauber, Tombow glue, purple posy Stampin' Blends, mini Dimensionals, mounting tape

Thanks for stopping by.

Cheers

Kez

Boxed Set

In class this week we'll be making a boxed set of cards; this makes a terrific gift to give, or - if you can't bear to part with it - a gift for yourself! Nothing wrong at all with giving yourself gorgeous things.

The design is pretty much a case of a lovely card by Jackie Bolhuis though I did make some minor cosmetic changes. Thanks for such wonderful inspiration, Jackie!

Here's the box all wrapped up

 

And the cards

We'll also decorate the inserts

Plus a touch of lovely on the envelopes

Materials used:

• Abstract Impressions, Timeless Textures, Forever Lovely, Painted Glass, Eastern Beauty
• card - crumb cake, basic black, whisper white
• ink combos - flirty flamingo and balmy blue; highland heather and mango melody; calypso coral and daffodil delight; lovely lipstick and blushing bride; daffodil delight and coastal cabana
• other - pretty label punch, linen thread, white embossing powder, heat tool

If you're inspired to make your own, here's a link to Jackie's blog post where she has a 'how to' video. Thanks for calling in.

Cheers
Kez

Symbiosis

Isn't that a gorgeous word? It just rolls right off the tongue. I like to apply it in my crafting world as mixing SU product with other brands in a mutually beneficial relationship and today's first card is an example of that.

Materials used:

• stamps - Abstract Impressions, You Matter (Simon Says Stamp)
• card - whisper white, daffodil delight, basic black
• inks - daffodil delight, crushed curry, granny apple green, Tuxedo black
• other - SSS die, stitched scallop edge die (unknown origin), two-way glue pen, sponge, striped decorative mask, glitter epoxy shapes

I particularly love those roses in yellow, so cheerful. I cut two of the 'you' die and layered them for extra depth.

Here's another mutually beneficial relationship - it's My Favorite Things' mini cloud stencil paired with SU's Enjoy Life.

Materials used:

• stamps - Enjoy Life
• card - balmy blue, basic black, whisper white
• other - MFT mini cloud stencil, sponge, sponge daubers, Stamparatus, mounting tape

The next two cards are completely SU product but they are also wonderful pairings of products (in my humble opinion!).

Here's the gorgeous Serene Garden; a departure from my usual style, this set nonetheless caught my attention on my first browse through the new catalogue back in April and I finally succumbed to its allure.

Materials used:

• stamps - Serene Garden
• card - whisper white, pool party
• other - markers, Stampin' Blends, Dimensionals, mounting tape, Big Shot embossing mat, Garden Scene framelits, Big Shot

Another new item in the catalogue that caught my eye instantly is the Tufted embossing folder and I've finally managed to use it on this last card we'll be making at our next class. I absolutely love the combination of Bermuda bay and calypso coral.

This card has plenty of subtle shimmer - rather than spraying my card with water before deep embossing, I used shimmer mist instead and also added some clear Wink of Stella to the flowers. Don't recognise the lovely stitched die cut the flowers are on? It's a brand new item available to demos only this month but for everyone in August. 

Materials used:

• Itty Bitty Greetings, Love What You Do
• card - whisper white, Bermuda bay
• other - tufted embossing folder, shimmer mist, clear Wink of Stella, Big Shot, Bermuda bay and calypso coral ribbons, Stitched Seasons framelits, word window punch, Dimensionals, mounting tape, Stampin' Blends

We don't usually make four cards but we'll be missing a class in August (as I'll be away) so I thought I'd treat my ladies. They are all so supportive and enthusiastic and I'm very lucky to have such a wonderful group to craft with and for.

Thanks for dropping by.

Cheers

Kez