Pop- out card

This was a fun technique tutorial to try- Pop-Out card. I used a background stamp called Roses from Technique Junkies.

  This is a technique from the Falliday challenge list- and is called Pop up card. I used a background stamp called Roses from Technqiue Junkies.  I stamped in black on whote cardstock.  I restamped using red and just fussy cut the rose.  There is a circle Spellbinders diecut over the rose on the black and white page. The red rose is adhered to 2 heart dies that are folded in half and adhered the back of the image. That makes it pop up and it pokes through the circle on the front of the card.  The technique is on Splitcoast in the resourses area.

 I colored over the white roses and the red rose with Wink of Stella, so there is a ton of glimmer on this card!

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Shelly

Merriest Christmas

Inspired by the Featured Stamper at SCS, I got out this sweet image and colored it up!

 O have a die that cuts the center step card, although I do score it a bit deeper before folding it.  I adde Authentique DP onto Real Red SU cardstock. The coloring is done using Copic markers. I pierced around the edges and added a touch of sparkle onto the presents using a Sakura Gelly roll pen.  My husbad said the card was way too plain, so I added the greenery- which is a die from Cheery Lynn.

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Shelly

Punch Art Believe

Falliday is in progress at Splitcoast- challenges and encourages you to create!  I made a card for the challenge to add a FACE to your card.

 This idea is from THIS post. I did not have all of the punches, so freehand cut shapes. I have to admit that when my card was done I spilled tea on it.....!  You can see the effect of that, but will use it anyway- it will put a smile on someone's face! 
  The Olive Green layer is embossed using a Tim Holtz embossing folder that I had added Old Olive ink to- then spritzed with water.
  The Christmas Mouse is a variety of punches and a few are free form cut with scissors. The Believe sentiment is from Sweet n Sassy Stamps.

Challenges: TBA

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Shelly

Dueling Darlings- Owls

It's the 15th, which means it's time for the Dueling Darlings challenge.  This month, Beth is the hostess for the Dazzlers (my team) and Heather is the hostess for the Diva's.  They chose the theme of owls.

 This cute Hero Arts Owl was in the kit Beth sent us.  The sentiment is Technique Junkies.  I colored with Copics and added a touch of Sakura Gelly Roll pen for some sparkle. 

I love visiting the blogs of my fellow DDD's to see what they create- Dazzlers use one kit, Divas another but with the same theme! Here are the links to blogs and SCS galleries to see all of the fun cards!

Challenges: TBA

Dazzlers:
Blogs: Beth ,Donna,  Jeanette  , Shelly- you are here, Terry L  , Tracie

SCS Galleries:    Debbie B, Terry S 

Divas
Blogs : Barb  , Carol ,  Judy ,   Heather  , Kelly  LJ  Tami
SCS Galleries:  Suzy   

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Shelly

Cold as Ice

We are having Cold weather here in the suburbs of Chicago, so this card I made for Falliday shows how we are feeling!

  Yes, give me a warm drink please!!!  Tea for me : ) 
  This card was made by first placing blue Distress Inks on the background, next, I added a MFT stencil over the back that was wet with water first, then I placed a paper towel over it.  Then, I added Nuvo glotter gel to the bottom.  On the top, I punched out a snowflake using a Martha Stewart punch, and used the negative space as a stencil. 
  The stamps are MFT Cool Days.  I coored the image with Copics.

Stay warm but have a Cool Day!!!

Challenges- TBA

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Shelly

Oh Christmas Tree.....

One of the 'Falliday' challenges at Splitcoast is perfect for a Christmas image I have been waiting to use! 

  This Christmas Crazy swap kit is from Imke (Germanstampler) on Splitcoast.  I added the Gina Marie die. The image is colored with Copics, Nuvo glitter gel is added.  It has traveled around quite a bit with me waiting to be used!

Challenges: TBA

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Shelly

Happy Holidays

 While in Florida, I stopped at Whims so Doodle (so sad they are closing), and found 12 x 12 Adorn It Watercolor paper with Christmas images on it. 

I fussy cut out this image after watercoloring it.  I have a very subtle stamped image in the same color as the background Distress Ink blending.  

 A closer look so you can see the shimmer in the background : )

Challenges: TBA

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Shelly

Bugaboo - Thankful

I made a Thank You card for a friend and combined it with the Bugaboo Saturday challenge of Thankful.

 The background is Distress ink blending and a MFT stencil was used for adding a touch of interest in the background.  The (digital) image is called Frame it- For You Flower , and I colored the image using Distress inks and a watercolor brush. There is some sparkle on the card that does not show up too well, as well as white dots added with a Signo white paint pen. A touch of twine finishes off the card.

I hope you will join us for the Thankful challenge at Bugaboo this week!!!

Challenges: TBA

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Shelly

Brought to you by........

One of the Falladay challenges at Splitcoast is to make a set of tags- a 6 pack. 

 Gofts brought to you by SAnta's elves!!!  I had these elf images with me and thought they would make a fun set of tags.  I colored the elves with watercolor pencils and mounted them with dimensionals.  Washi tape added to the bottom, then a To:  and From:  stamp from Michaels dollar bin.  The red striped ribbon and the silver bow are added for a festive look. 

Challenges: TBA

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Shelly

Crafters of Faith- November

I am a member in a group at Splitcoaststampers called Crafters of Faith.  November 2019 Hostess Vickie

Scripture: From Isaiah 64:8: "We are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand." (scripture quote taken from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible)

Challenge: Create a card or project using any theme but be sure to include some kind of non-paper embellishment.

This is a digital image by Graciellie Designs.  I find so many beautiful images and sentiments in her store!  The images is colored using Distress inks that are watercolored onto the already printed image.  I added gold metallic twine behind the image. 

My non-paper embellishment......

  I am out of town, and looking everywhere to come up with a non-paper embellishment, and my eye caught a baggie..... see the stripes in the top of a baggie.....  thay are there, so I added them as an embellishment on the card : )  I also added them behind the sentiment.

If you want to join us- go to Splitcoasters.com > Forums >  Swaps > cards > open> Crafters of Faith. 


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Shelly