CARDS, ELIZABETH CRAFT DESIGNS

80th birthday card idea

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Hello everyone! Today I am stopping by to share a slimline card for an 80th birthday celebration.

This cards was supposed to be in red, orange, green and brown tones. Therefore I started with a kraft cardstock on the back to add a light brown touch. I also used a slimline card base, because it looks more festive in my opinion.

I chose green, brown, red and orange toned paper and die cut the flowers with a retired Elizabeth Craft Designs die cut die. After that I stamped some leaf branches onto the kraft cardstock, applied embossing ink in gold on top and heat embossed the images. The stamp is by Rubber Dance. After that I added some embossing enamel to the background (chunky metallic seasonings) and heat set it. I also added some golden pigment splatters here and there, inked the edges of the kraft cardstock with green adn brown Distress Oxide inks.

Before adhering the die cut flowers on place, I placed some yellow and orange sewing thread onto the card and then adhered the flowers on top. The flowers keep the thread from moving and the thread adds interest to the card.

I decorated the flowers with buttons (adhered with glue dots) and added some paper leaves to go with everything. I finished the card off with green sticker numbers and the stamped “all the best” sentiment (by Rubber Dance).

I hope the recipient likes the card and that it makes her smile.
xxx, Sanna

CARDS, STAMPLORATIONS, TUTORIALS

STAMPlorations Perfect Pairs – Serene Winter

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Hello everyone! I´m back with another new STAMPlorations Perfect Pairs set called Serene Winter. I really love these Perfect Pairs sets!! They are so much fun to create with.

Link to all Perfect Pairs (add ?aff=YOURAFFILIATENAME at the end)https://stamplorations.com/perfect-pairs
Blooms & Sunshine – https://stamplorations.com/blooms-sunshineParty & Wishes – https://stamplorations.com/party-wishesClassic Christmas – https://stamplorations.com/classic-christmasSerene Winter – https://stamplorations.com/serene-winter

For these cards I´ve just used 3D-foam adhesive, inks and the Perfect Pairs set.

For the above card I started off by inking the “Winter” stamp with fossilized amber, spiced marmalade and ground espresso Distress Oxide inks. I started with the lightest ink on top and ended with the darkest.

I created a repeated “stripe” down the middle of the white card base as background for the ephemera piece that I adhered with a 3D-foam piece.

Next I took a orange spray ink, misted a piece of paper and stamped the sentiment with dark brown ink on it. After that I fussy cut the piece to size (and only used the winter wishes part of it) & adhered it onto the card. Very easy and fun!

For the second card I started off by stamping the “Winter” sentiment with hickory smoke Distresss Oxide ink 4 times onto the white card base, but always tilting the stamp image 90 degrees for the next stamp image. That way I had created a fun background image with just one stamp. After that I added ink splatters all around the card base.

Next I adhered the emphemera image with 3D-foam on top of the stamped images and finished the card off with dark brown “winter wishes” stamped sentiment.

I had really a great time creating these cards. The set works so well together and is fun to play with. I hope you get inspired by these cards. Be sure to check out the STAMPlorations blog for more inspiration!!

Happy crafting,
xxx, Sanna

CARDS, STAMPLORATIONS, TUTORIALS

STAMPlorations Perfect Pairs – Blooms & Sunshine

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Hello! I´m here today to share a new STAMPlorations product release with you. The sets are called Perfect Pairs – containing of a stamp set of 2 and an emphemera cuts set that go together as pair. You buy this set and it´s all you need to create lovely cards in no time!

I´ve created these two cards using the set called Blooms & Sunshine. The set consists of a lovely arrangement of flower ephemera and a stamp set that matches the flower theme perfectly. For these two cards I´ve used only the set and some inks. That way you can see how easy it is to create cute cards with just a few materials.

For the above card I did the following steps:

I first brushed a circle with fossilized amber Distress Oxide ink onto the white card base, then took a spiced marmalade Distress Oxide ink and stamped the splatters with it.

Next I adhered the flower on top using 3D-foam pads and stamped the sentiment underneath using the same orange ink tone, like on the splatters. The card was done in no time! You need very little time and very little supplies with this set! And still can create lovely handmade cards with them.

For the second card I first inked the white card base edges using old paper Distress Oxide ink.

Then I used the ground espresso Distress Oxide Ink for stamping the sentiment and the splatters. After that I adhered the ephemera piece on place and the card was done.

How do you like the Blooms & Sunshine set so far? If you are looking for more inspiration, be sure to check the STAMPlorations blog out for more ideas.

Happy crafting,
xxx, Sanna

ART JOURNALING

No shame art journal page

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Hello everyone! Today I´m sharing a page from my art journal again.

This one has plenty of texture and layers on top of each other. I just played without thinking much. Adding layers after layers. Ink, paint, pastes, more inks, crayon marks, acrylic markers. And finally, some washi tape with random alphas that I cut out and crated the sentiment with.

I basically just had fun playing and it felt really good not planning what I was going to do, but to just add media, let it dry, watch it react and then add some more.

xxx, Sanna

CARDS

Masculine 50th birthday card idea

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Hello everyone! This is a masculine birthday card idea share for a 50th birthday card.

I used a woodgrain patterned paper on the background (trying to keep everything very masculine). On top I added some black rub-ons from my older stash (Kaisercraft) and as a centerpiece Thickers foam sticker numbers.

For additional decor I sneaked some golden ink droplets here and there. The card is very simple in design and has almost no decor. I hope the recipient finds it suitable for the occation.

I really like woodgrain papers an love to use them almost as they are. The paper on it´s own makes the card special and it doesn´t need much more decor.

Happy crafting,
xx, Sanna

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Art journal page with STAMPlorations stencils

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Hello everyone! Today I´m sharing another page from my art journal. This time I used STAMPlorations stencils in the process.

for the background I used tinted light blue and old paper toned Distress Paints. I applied those with a palette knife to the background very randomly. On top of that paint layer I used Distress Oxide Inks with following stencils: Abstract Notes and Modern Envelopes. You can see some hints of pattern here and there in light beige and green ink tones.

Next I used some black Distress Oxide Ink with the Profile #3 stencil to make the face pattern. I placed the images around the edges to create a big free space for a sentiment in the middle of the page. Next I wrote a bold sentiment with an acrylic black pen and finished the page off with some Dina Wakley Gloss Spray ink splatters in magenta.

I really like how this page turned out. I also hope I could inspire you abit to play and have fun with STAMPlorations stencils. Also, upon purchase, feel free to use my discount code for 20% off your order at STAMPlorations:

Happy crafting,
xxx, Sanna

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Stenciled card idea

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Hello there! I´ve got a stenciled card share up for you today. This is made using STAMPlorations products with some bits and bobs from my older stash.

For this card I first made a collage paper with a gel plate and the Evolution stencil. I then cut the piece to match the card size. Before adhering this piece on place I stenciled in red and orange toned Distress Ink tones and the Henna Pattern stencil below the area where I wanted to attach the collage paper piece. I also outlined the Henna Pattern with a dark brown marker to make it stand out from the background even more. After that I adhered the collage paper piece on place.

For the sentiment I used a Rubber Dance stamp set called “Feathery”. I stamped again using brown ink to keep the colors similar. After that I added some golden pigment droplets here and there on the white space and a row of two different ribbons as well as layered paper flowers and a brad to finish the card off.

I recently went thru my stash and noticed that I have quite an amount of ribbon collected over the years. Thus, I will try and incorporate some ribbon to my cards in the future.

I hope I could inspire you to use some stencils in your cardmaking projects. Also hop over to the STAMPlorations blog to see more inspiration and join the never ending challenge. And like always, here is your discount code for the STAMPlorations store purchaces:

Happy crafting,
xx, Sanna

ART JOURNALING, MIXED MEDIA, RUBBER DANCE ART STAMPS

Art journal page in nature tones

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Hello everyone! I have yet another art journal page share up for you. This time in tones of the nature for a change. I really, really like this color combination!

For this page I´ve first used light green, yellow and light blue Distress Paints on the background. Added with a palette knife very randomly.

I then painted some bigger circles with brown-ocker tones and watercolor paints. On top of that layer I´ve added stenciling with brown and blue Distress Paints and the Mini Textures 1 stencil by Rubber Dance. I also added some green marks with Neocolor II crayons here and there. Next I did some stamping with brown and black stamp inks and the Mix It Up 4 and Mix It Up 7 stamp sets (Rubber Dance).

As a centerpiece I´ve used white texture paste with the Organic 4 stencil (Rubber Dance) and a collage fodder piece made with the Sketchy Leaves 5 stencil and a gel plate + stamping on top. The stamps used here are from the Mix It Up 5 stamp set. For finishing touches I´ve fussy cut a magazine title as my page title. It freely translates to: ” the art of listening with ones heart”.

All of the stamps and stencils on this page are by Rubber Dance, who happen to have a 50% sale on their products right now. Sadly, they are going to close the store. So if you are a fan of their products, make sure to put your order in quickly, until they sell out.

I´m very sad to see them close as I love their designs very much.
Happy crafting,
xx, Sanna

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Soft pink toned card

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Hello everyone! I´ve been playing with STAMPlorations products again. This time I´ve used some very old rub-ons and flowers from my stash and combines those with new STAMPlorations products.

For this card I took a peach toned cardstock as a base, then added some older white rub-ons on top. I wanted to add a very light stenciling on top with the Henna Pattern stencil and light pink Distress Ink. I like how you need to take a second look on the card to really see the second background layer. It makes the card so much interesting.

Next I arranged 3 flowers on top of each other. Two paper and one fabric flower – these are all older product from my stash.

I then mounted the piece onto a white card base and added a sticker sentiment. This is from the new STAMPlorations Floral Magic clear sticker set. I love the softness of this card and the fact that I could incorporate some old with the new.

Happy crafting,
xx, Sanna

ART JOURNALING, MIXED MEDIA, RUBBER DANCE ART STAMPS

FLY – Art journal page

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Hello everyone! Today I´m sharing a page from my art journal. I´ve wanted to create a page like this for a while now and finally came to it.

For this page I first wiped grey, green and light blue Distress Paints onto the background with a palette knife. After that I cut 3 holes with a paper cutter into the middle and hand sewed some twine around the edges of the holes.

Next I applied some yellow tinted texture paste thru a Rubber Dance stencil (Sketchy Leaves 5) onto the page. After that I took a peach toned Distress Paint and applied it thru the Stars 1 stencil onto the page. Next I stamped with brown ink and the Mix It Up 5 set text stamp onto the yellow leaf images. I also stamped words, dots and writing with light grey and black stamp ink here and there. The stamp sets used are: Mix It Up 4 and Butterflies and Moths. I also added some tiny butterflies for decor – stamped on a collage paper and then fussy cut. The stamp set used is the Butterflies and Moths set.

For finishing touches I added some pink circles, “stamped” using a paint bottle cap and Dina Wakley heavy body paint in neon pink. And the word you can see thru the holes is done by adding alpha stickers to the areas of the openings on the following page. On that background I used Distress Oxide Ink in blue and the Mini Textures 1 stencil.

All stamps and stencils are by Rubber Dance, who are having a 50% sale at their store right now. Sadly, they have decided to close the store. So if you love their product, be quick, before everything is sold out. I´m really sad to see them closing – they will be greatly missed!

xxx, Sanna