Fourth of July Wreath with Rinea

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a quick and easy 4th of July Wreath. 

Materials Used:

Ruby/Ruby Starstruck Foil Paper

Sapphire/Sapphire Starstruck Foil Paper

Silver/Silver Starstruck Foil Paper

Rinea 3D Rolled Star Die Set

Brother Scan n Cut for water drop shapes

Lawn Fawn Stitched Star Die

Chipboard

Lawn Fawn Twine

Aleene's Tacky Glue

Hot Glue Gun and Glue sticks

Let's get started!

I started by cutting the water drop shape in 3 sizes on my Brother Scan n Cut. However, if you do not have an electronic cutting machine you can draw the water drop shape. 

I then traced and cut the water drop shapes onto the Foil paper 12x in each color. I did the large shape in the Ruby/Ruby Starstruck Foil Paper. the medium one in Silver/Silver Starstruck Foil Paper and the small in the Sapphire/Sapphire Starstruck Foil Paper. 

Next, I die cut the 3D Roll Star shape from die #2 from Ruby/Ruby Starstruck Foil Paper. I also die cut the star for the center and the small stars for the accents from Silver/Silver Starstruck Foil Paper & from chipboard (please note that the star dies I have in the photo are not the dies I ended up using they were to large for what I needed and changed them to the Lawn Fawn Star die)

I then created the 3D star and I covered the chipboard star with the Silver/Silver Starstruck Foil Paper. I used a Silver sharpie to color the edge of the chipboard star before adhering the Foil paper.

 

 

Then, I added a double layer of foam adhesive to the back of the star and centered it onto the Rolled Star. I then set the star aside while I worked on the rest of the wreath.

 

Next, I start creating the cone shapes that will become the wreath. I roll each water drop shape into a cone and adhere the ends together (I used hot glue - however, I did a few with some tacky glue and it holds wonderfully) 

Next, I put a bit of glue on the back of the Ruby/Ruby Starstruck Foil Paper cone and the   Silver/Silver Starstruck Foil Paper cone and insert them into one another. Then, I insert them into the Sapphire/Sapphire Starstruck Foil Paper cone. I repeat this for all 12 shapes. 

 

Then, I adhere all the stacked cones onto a chipboard circle (you can cut this freehand it doesn't have to be perfect because it will not be seen).

Finally, I add a bit of Twine to the back of the chipboard circle. Next, I

cut a circle shape and adhere it to the back of the wreath to cover the chipboard piece

Now, I flip the wreath over and adhere the star to the center of the wreath. I adhered a few of the tiny stars for accents (this is optional).

Your Wreath is now complete and ready to be displayed 

- Please note that this is an indoor wreath.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today - I hope you found some inspiration!

You're Smokin' Happy Father's Day with Dies R Us

Hello Crafty Friends- I am here today with a fun Pop-up box card for Father's Day. However, this cute card can be for Summer too! 

Now, before we get started I want to let you know that - your eyes are not playing a trick on you. Yes, the card base color changes during this tutorial. I started out with a darker color of blue but, I didn't like the way it started looking so I change the color of cardstock to a lighter one.

However, the tutorial is still the same. 😁

Let's get started on how to create this simple yet fun card.

First, cut 2 pieces of cardstock 7-1/2" long by 4-1/4" wide.
You will be scoring on both pieces.

Next, you need to score the cardstock at 1/2" and 1" mark. You need to do this on both sides of your cardstock and on both pieces of cardstock.

Then, you will be folding on these score lines. The old fan style - like back in the elementary school days.

   

Next, you will need to cut a shape of your choice into one of the cardstock pieces.
(I did a Lawn Fawn Reversed Scalloped Window - actually in my finished card).

You should have one with an opening and one sold. Both with the folds on the sides.

Top View of the card base.

Now, that you have the cutting and folding done you can start decorating your card. 

I stamped and colored my images. Then, fussy cut them out because I don't have the dies to coordinate. I am ordering them soon. 😉 Next, I created a background onto a piece of white cardstock measuring 4.25x5.50" using a cloud stencil and some Distress ink. I just didn't want a plain paper for my background however, you can use pattern paper if you prefer. I also did all the die cutting for the componence I would be needing to decorate the card.  4 sets of grass (2 in light green and 2 in dark green), 2 small puffy clouds, 1 large puffy cloud, 2 suns (1 each in light and dark yellow) and 1 White scalloped window.

I adhered the cloud piece of cardstock onto the solid 

cardstock panel (which is the back of the card). 

Next, I layered the glass - I like to create layers.

 So, I die cut each grass piece 2x from two different green cardstock.  

I like to use up my scraps for this. That's why you can see some fish shapes. 

I simply ran some adhesive onto the light green grass and adhered it behind the darker one for the back hillside and reverse it for the front grass.

 

Next, I adhered the back grass to the card base panel. Then, I adhered the BBQ with some foam adhesive in the center.

 

I ran the larger cloud through my Xyron sticker maker and placed it onto the background to the top right. Then, I ink the edges of the smaller clouds. I adhered one onto the larger cloud using foam adhesive. I set the back panel aside.

  

Working with the front panel - I adhered the white scalloped frame onto the card front. 

 

I layered and adhered the suns to created one two-tone sun. Then, I adhered the sun to the left top corner on the inside. Next, I adhered the other smaller puffy cloud using foam adhesive.   

Now, to the front grass. I adhered it to the inside of the bottom of the card front. making sure that the BBQ wasn't completely covered. I just do a dry fit for placement. I then set the front panel aside.

  

 Now, I turned my attention to the BBQ. On the back panel.

I start by adhering the flames to the back of the grill. **Note: I leave a bit of cardstock on the bottom of items I am tucking behind things for easy placement. I add a bit of foam adhesive to the tops of the flames. Next, I adhered the skewer of veggies and the T-Bone steak. I did add a bit of low profile adhesive to the steak.  

 

Next, finishing the card -  by adhering the front and back panels together. Run some adhesive on each of the tabs on the back panel then lining up the edges of the front panel press in place. 

The is a Top View of the tabs adhered together.

The card is almost complete all that is needed is a sentiment.

Now, you can add your sentiment.  I stamped the sentiments onto strips of white cardstock and cut a slant on one end. I adhered the BBQ Fork and Spatula to each the sentiments and then adhered them onto the card front. The bottom sentiment & spatula used low profile foam adhesive. To mail your card just gently push in the side tabs and the card will fit in a standard A2 Envelope.

 

Your Pop-up Box Card is now complete!

Materials Used:

Stamp:

Lawn Fawn - Let's BBQ Stamp Set

Dies:

Lawn Fawn - Let's BBQ Dies

I didn't use them - however, they are available in the store.

Lawn Fawn - Meadow Border Dies

Lawn Fawn - Reversed Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Window Dies

Lawn Fawn - Simple Puffy Clouds Dies

Lawn Fawn Spring Showers Dies

Inks:

Tsukineko Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink

Tsukineko Memento - Tuxedo Black Ink

Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass

Adhesives:

Thermoweb 3D Foam Squares Combo Pack

Best Glue Ever

Fineline 20 Gauge Applicator

Other Supplies Used:

Stamp:

Hero Arts Stamps - Celebrate CL498

Adhesive:

Xyron Mega Tape Runner

Xyron X150 Sticker Maker 

Copic Markers: 

B00, B01, BG72, C1, C2, C3, E15, E18, RV69 & R59

Spectrum Noir Markers: 

IG4, IG5, LY1, BO1, OR2, RB1, RB2, TN2, TN3, GB7, CG1, JG1, LG3 & MG1

** If you would like to which markers I used on each image

 I will have them listed on my blog by image. 

Cardstock

Recollections Brand Heavy Weight

White, Summer Daze, Lemon Ice, 

Golden Yellow, Green Grass & Lime

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you found some inspiration!

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Faith, Trust And Pixie Dust with Doodles Paper Playground

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a fun shaker card featuring 

one our New Sparkle Blends called Pixie Dust.

Of course, as soon as I heard the name of this new Sparkle Blend 

I just thought of everyone's favorite Fairy and her Pixie Dust!

Sparkle Blends: Pixie Dust

We took a softer approach with this blend, 

opting for an iridescent clear base, layered with transparent, 

iridescent, opalescent and holographic pinks, 

yellows, purples, blues and greens in pastel shades. 

A generous sprinkle of crystals, shard sequins,

 and silver holographic stars 

and starbursts give this blend almost a pixie glow.

Here's the cute card I made.

Materials Used:

Doodles Paper Playground Sparkle Blends: Pixie Dust

Memento Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black

Memento Pen - Tuxedo Black

Versafine Clair Ink - Nocturne

Nuvo Glitter Drops - White Blizzard

Kaiser Crafts Double-Sided Tape - 12MM

Imagine Crafts On Point Glue

Woodware Crafts 1mm Foam Tape Roll

Lawn Fawn Sparkle Cardstock Pixie Dust

Kindred Stamps Never Grow Up

4enScrap Die Set: Bubbles

Spectrum Noir Markers

Sakura Gelly Roll Metallic Silver Pen

Sakura Gelly Roll White Pen

Sakura Gelly Roll Black Pen

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you found some inspiration! 

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Treat Yourself! with White Rose Crafts LLC

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a fun summer inspired card.

New Month means a new sketch over at the White Rose Crafts LLC FB Gallery Group.

This is the sketch for this month

Here is the card I created inspired by the sketch and summer.

Materials Used:

Lawn Fawn Stamp Treat Yourself

DoodleBug Paper 6x6 Pad- So Much Pun

Memento Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black

Memento Pen - Tuxedo Black

Versafine Clair Ink - Nocturne

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink - Firebrick

Doodle Paper Playground Sparkle Blend - Icicle

Kaiser Crafts Double-Sided Tape - 12MM

Imagine Crafts On Point Glue

Woodware Crafts 1mm Foam Tape Roll

Sakura Gelly Roll Metallic Pen - Siver

Spectrum Noir Markers:

MG1, AP1, OR1, BO1, LY1, CT3,

 LG1, LG2, BT3, BT4, HB1, HB2, 

CG1, CG3, CG4, EB5 

Thank you for stopping by the blog today! 

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if you create a project with products or kits purchased on the 

White Rose Crafts LLC Website 

be sure to use the discount code

 Annie 10(there's a space between my name and the number).

You are Beautiful card with A Perfect Time to Craft

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a card for A Perfect Time to Craft. 

New Month means a new challenge.

Our sponsor for this month's challenge isMorgan's Art World

Here is the card I created using the image Cameo

I colored the imaged with both Copics and Spectrum Noir Markers.

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Thank you for stopping by the blog today - I hope you found some inspiration!