Sunday, July 7, 2019

Ahoy, Matey Card with Dies R Us

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a fun interactive birthday card.

Today's card is mostly Lawn Fawn Products. I wanted to create a fun child's birthday card. I used the Ahoy, Matey stamp set along with a few dies.


Lift the Flap -  by the X that marks the spot - to see the rest of the
 sentiment and of course the treasure!

Let's get started.

I stamped, colored, and fussy cut the images. I also die cut some waves into light blue cardstock and a stitched hill into tan cardstock. I die cut some clouds and sun as well.

Next, I added a bit of Distress Oxide ink in Mermaid Lagoon to the waves. The top of the light blue cardstock will become the sky. I add more ink to the wave caps the fade out toward the bottom.

Then, I add some Distress Oxide Ink in Vintage Photo to the sand hill. I used the sponge applicator for the top and sides. I then used a stencil brush and stippled the ink on to create the effect of sand.

Now, for the assembly of the card.  I puzzle piece the section back together using the card front panel as my base (the cream cardstock) for proper placement.  I use some washi tape to hold everything together so that I can die cut the flap. 


I place the Lift the Flap die in place, secure with some washi and run it through my die cutting machine. 

I die cut a second flap from light yellow cardstock for the inside. This will hide all the layers. I trim away the extra cardstock.


Next, I turn over the front panel and run adhesive down the back. 
I also adhered the yellow cardstock to the backside of the flap.

I put a bit more really close to the opening area. 

I then center the front panel onto the cream cardstock.

Then, I add some Distress Oxide in Vintage Photo with the stencil brush to the inside of the flap area.

Next, I start adding the images.
 First, I run most of the images through the Xyron 150 Sticker Maker.

I start with the inside of the flap area. I add the treasure chest, extra gold pieces, and jewels.

Then, I close the flap and start placing the other images to the front of the card. I tuck the little ship into the waves. layer the clouds and sun (so the sun is peeking out of the clouds) and the little mountains and palm trees. I added the parrot to one of the trees. As well as the small oasis. I then used some low profile foam tape to adhere the little boy and girl into place. Finally, I added the sentiment on the flap and inside the flap area over the treasure.


Materials Used:
Lawn Fawn - Ahoy, Matey Stamps

Lawn Fawn - Lift The Flap Dies

Lawn Fawn - Ocean Wave Borders Dies

Lawn Fawn - Simple Puffy Clouds Dies

Lawn Fawn - Spring Showers Dies

Lawn Fawn - Stitched Hillside Borders Dies

Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Fossilized Amber

Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Mermaid Lagoon

Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Vintage Photo


VersaFine Clair Ink Pad - Nocturne
Tsukineko Memento Ink: Tuxedo Black
Sakura Gelly Roll Pens: White, Black & Metallic Gold
Xyron Mega Runner Adhesive
Xyron 150 Sticker Maker
Tim Holtz Stamping Platform
Recollections Brand Cardstock: Cream, Light Blue, Light Yellow & Tan

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

Saturday, July 6, 2019

Hello Summer Card with White Rose Crafts LLC

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a quick and easy card using the New July Kit from
 White Rose Crafts LLC called Mediterranean Dreams this is a stunning summer themed kit. 


This is a subscription kit so if you are interested in getting it 
head on over to the White Rose Crafts LLC Site and sign up.

The new kit is available for preorder now (it will start shipping on July 1st), 
so don't miss out on your chance to own this stunning kit.  
Last month the kit sold out before everyone could pick up one!
EK has done an unboxing video for you to see all the beautiful items
 in the Mediterranean Dreams Kit. 
If you missed the unboxing of this fun kit, click here to see all the fun!

I used this Month's Sketch for this card. 
You can join the Monthly Sketch Challenge on the 
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Here is my card base on the sketch and using the New July Mediterranean Dreams Kit. 

Let's get started on how I created this card.

I gathered all the components for the card. I brought in dark blue & orange cardstock from my stash.  I cut the sentiment topper from the 12 x 12 sheet as well as the strip of pattern paper with the sea life on it. I also fussy cut out one of the tiny fish. Then, I added a bit of Distress Oxide ink in Faded Jeans to the sentiment, the pattern paper strip and the blue pattern paper.


Next, I adhered the topper to the dark blue cardstock and rounded the corners on one side.
then. added some foam tape to the back and placed it onto the blue specialty paper. Again, rounding the corners.
  

Now, for the card front panel. I adhered the blue pattern paper to craft foam. 
 

Then, I adhered the strip of pattern paper to the dark blue cardstock and trimmed it. Leaving a nice thin edge all around the strip. I then adhered it to the blue pattern paper.
  

Next, I cut two pieces of blue cord from the kit. I quickly realized that I wanted some more color to that side of the card. So, I brought in a piece of orange cord from my stash. I adhered the three cords to the back of the craft foam on the top and bottom of the panel.
 

Then, I placed the blue pattern paper onto the orange cardstock. 
  

I then adhered the Sentiment using foam tape onto the card front panel. Next, I added the tiny fish with foam tape just above the sentiment and added a few of the Sparkle Blend from the kit for a finishing touch.
 . 

Now, the card is complete. Quick and Easy!

Materials Used From the Mediterranean Dreams Kit:
(The blue floral background pattern paper)
(The Hello Summer Sentiment)
(The Sealife strip of pattern paper and the little fish)
Other Materials Used:
Recollections Brand Heavy Weight Cardstock:
 Dark Blue & Medium Orange
Darice Brand: Orange Cord

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

Be sure to tag us White Rose Crafts LLC on social media 
if you create a project with products or kits purchased on the 

Friday, July 5, 2019

Sand, Sea, You and Me Shaker Card with Doodles Paper Playground

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a sunny beach shaker card featuring a variety of Doodles Paper Playground Sparkle Blends.

For this card, I used the following Sparkle Blends: Birthstone Collection: March-Aquamarine, 


I did some blending of Distress Oxide inks for the background creating my sand, ocean, and sky. I then stamped the sand mounds and flying birds onto the panel. Added some white gel pen and a bit of Accent Metallic Baroque Pearl acrylic paint for the wave caps. I then die cut the frame from the panel to create the base of the shaker card. Then, adhered the stamped and colored images, along with the sentiment to finish the card.

A close up of all the Sparkle Blends.

Materials Used:
Copic Markers
Spectrum Noir Markers
Recollections Brand: Heavy Weight Cardstock
White 

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

Be sure to tag us Doodles Paper Playground on social media -
if you create a project with our Sparkle Blends. 

There is also a new Facebook group where you can share 
creations you have made with Sparkle Blends!
Come check it out, share some inspiration!

All of our Sparkle Blends can be purchased only at the 

Thursday, July 4, 2019

Happy 4th of July!

Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a quick card and some sale information.

Happy Fourth of July to all of our American Friends today, as well as a belated Happy Canada Day or our Canadian Friends.


To help celebrate these events, we are having a FREE SHIPPING event.  All you have to do is type in the code:
Happy Fourth

The free shipping event extends to July 5th at 11:59pm EST, and there is a minimum purchase of $15, but this is also a great opportunity to pick up some supplies you have had your eyes on.


This is my 4th of July card.
Materials Used:
DoveCraft Flamingo stamp set
Lawn Fawn: Party Animal: Bear
Memento Ink
VersaClair ink
some hand-drawn celebration hats.
Spectrum Noir Markers
Recollections Brand: Heavy Weight Cardstock - White

We hope you are as excited as we are about our Free Shipping Event! 
 Stay safe friends and Happy Fourth.

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

Be sure to tag us White Rose Crafts LLC on social media 
if you create a project with products or kits purchased on the