Friday, February 19, 2021

To a Special Friend - ColorMyHeart Color Dare Challenge #432



Change to Original Submission:  After looking at my card against the inspiration photo, I realized that I wanted a more glassy look like Chihuly's glass art... so I decided to clear emboss the background with clear glass.  I did the inside edge to see if it would look more like glass, and then proceeded with the front.  Of course this would have been a lot easier before mounting the wobble spring images.  And then added glitter pen to the images... now am I happier with the result... well if I'm not happy with it... it's too late now.     


This photo shows more of the shine because the light directly on the card; but it shows the texture and the look of glass.  


If you have not seen a Chihuly glass art display this photo is his glass art.  My first thought was to print the Inspiration Board and increase the size for a background for my card; however was concerned whether that would be breach of copywrite.   

However, my neighbor had a stamp set which she hadn't used yet and she happened to have it in front of her during our Zoom.  When I saw it, it didn't take me long to see the vision of my Chihuly-like background and didn't take me long to take possession of it... along with a variety of colors of her distress oxide inks that I didn't have. 

You know how much I love layers... well, my colors were a bunch of layers of different colors and combinations of the spiffy spots, quite time-consuming but fun.  Now it didn't look quite like Chihuly's glass art; but it was my scrap art and loved the result.  

Background done, now what... as I was going through my more recent CTMH stamps I came across the puppy and kitten with their back to me... perfect.  Stamped two each of the puppy and kitten; colored and texturized each in full and only the tail on the other.  Used the technique for the furry look on both puppy and kitten, then used thin die to cut one set and fussy-cut the tails only on the other set.  Tails were adhered to puppy and kitten with 3D thin foam tape a little bit off to make an attempt to make it look like they were wagging their tail in the excitement.  And for more excitement I attached them to a wobble spring.  

The sentiment on the bottom was initially inked onto the background; but it wasn't readable because it smudged when the card moved in my Misti.  So, I just stamped some more spiffy spots in CTMH colors, stamped on the sentiment, layered with black cardstock and adhered with 3D thin foam tape.  The upper sentiment was stamped directly onto the backgroud.    

Also submitted to the following challenges
Dies R U "Anything Goes #163" (Must use at least one metal die) 
2CraftyCritterCrazies "Critters" (February Challenge) 


Products Used:  
Design Paper 
     My Personalized Stamped Design Background 
Cardstock 
     White Daisy and Black 
Stamp Sets 
     Lil' Inker "Spiffy Spots" 
     CTMH D1862 Rainbow Bridge (Puppy and Kitten) 
     CTMH D1408 True Friends (Sentiment) 
Dies 
     CTMH Rainbow Bridge Thin Cuts 
Inks/Pens 
     Memento "Black" Ink 
     Distress Oxide Inks (Variety of Colors Used for Background)
     Copic Sketch Brush - alcohol-based  
        Puppy:  W0, W1, W3 
        Kitten:  E31, E33, E35   
Other 
     Unknown - Wobble piece 
     CTMH 3D Thin Foam Tape 
     Versa-mark and Clear Embossing 
     
     

Monday, February 15, 2021

The Candles cost more than the Cake "Happy Birthday" - Double Trouble Challenge #77 "Layer It Up"

Here is my DT card for Double Trouble Challenge #77 "Layer It Up"... using the Color Challenge at ColorMyHeart Color Dare #431 and Try Stampin' on Tuesday Sketch Challenge #492 (not submitted because this challenged had closed).  We are partnering with The Crafter's Cafe #260 "Lace/Pearls".  


 
  

It wasn't difficult for me to use 3 layers... I am a fan of layers and my card has at least 8 layers and more with the flowers and embellishments.  





At Double Trouble Our Things 1, 2 and 3 sure bring on some wierd combinations but I like to challenge them all; however, you have the flexibility of doing just Thing 1 "Layer It Up" and be eligible for our random draw.  

For those that really like more of a challenge may want to include Twisted Sister's optional twist and/or enter at our partner's challenge if you have met their requirement... and you will be rewarded additional chances  for the random draw.  Please join us at Double Trouble Challenges. 


Also sent to the following challenges:  
Heart2Heart "Border" - The plaid border around image


CTMH Products Unless Identified Otherwise:  
Design Paper 
     Blue Skies (Pink Plaid) 
     Lovely (Yellow checkered)
     Party Time and Stickers (Inside Card)
Cardstock 
     White Daisy and Flamingo 
Stamps 
     Scraps of Love "Happy 10" 
     Inside Sentiment - D1960 "On Your Birthday"
     Front Sentiments - D1514 "Just a Number"  
Inks / Pens 
     Black Memento "Black
     Copic Sketch alcohol-bases pens - 
        R30, R43, R81, C3, Y13 
Embellishments 
     Flower Lace (From Sewing Room) 
     Pearls (Bashful Color) 
Other 
     3D Thin Foam Tape 














Friday, February 5, 2021

Take Me Gnome Country Road - Color Dare Challenge #430

Here is my Design Team Card for ColorMyHeart Color Dare #430 "TicTacToe" and using the Try Stampin' on Tuesday Sketch Challenge #491.  The Slimline card sketch was perfect for my new stamp set of Country Road Gnomes.  The dies came with the gnomes; but the little country road stamps were fussy-cut.  Pulled out my Copic Sketch Pens and had fun trying to match some of the colors from the TicTacToe Board (used all but Nectarine). 

The background paper was chosen for the design that looked like a map of more country roads.  Played around with positioning them, and when I found the correct balance with the sketch they were adhered with two-sided tape and foam tape for dimension to the background paper.  Used another design paper for the side borders.  Sentiment was stamped, colored and layered with the same design paper.  



 


Color My Heart Color Dare challenges are carried forward for two weeks so if you didn't share your project the first week you still have another week to enter that challenge... current challenges are on the side bar of the ColorMyHeart Color Dare challenge blog.  Please join us for some fun color challenges.  


CTMH Products Unless Specified Otherwise
Design Paper 
     Mix-In X9019 (Avocado) 
     Mix-In X9017 (Sapphire) 
Cardstock 
     White Daisy
Stamps 
     Reasonable Dies "Gnomaste" and Die-Cuts
Dies 
     Reasonable Dies "Stitched Rectangle" 
Ink / Pens 
     Memento "Black" 
     Sketch Brush Pens (alcohol base) 
          Variety of colors and most of the colors in the TicTacToe
Other 
     3D Thin Foam Tape 
     Liquid Glass 

Monday, February 1, 2021

Lots of Love For You - Double Trouble #76 "

This is my design team card for Double Trouble Challenge #76 "Recipe 3-2-1" (see below), using the Twisted Sister's optional twist "include a heart and/or expression of Love" and partnering with Heart2Heart "All You Need is Love"




THING 1: Trouble Maker 
says, "Help us stir up some trouble with a Recipe that can be used for any occasion."
From:       Our Kitchen at Double Trouble 
Servings:  Unlimited Portions of Fun
Recipe:     3-2-1 Recipe
Ingredients:  
     3  Embellishments
     2  Patterned Papers
     1  Stamped or Digital Image 
Directions: To enhance your recipe you may use more than the recipe ingredients stipulated but you must include at least the required minimum of each ingredient for successful results. 


The colors at ColorMyHeart Color Dare #429 and the sketch at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #406 were perfect for a Valentine's Day card.  

While going through my stash I came across a stamp set purchased a couple years ago and it was beckoning me to use it, and my die for a tag was conviently nearby.  The sketch showed 3 embellishments (also in the 3-2-1 recipe) so now all i needed were my two design papers to complete the recipe.  Chose two papers with Ballerine and then Mint and French Vanilla cardstock for framing and my image. Recipe and all optional twists were completed... and I was happy with my Valentine Day card.    





At Double Trouble Our Things 1, 2 and 3 sure bring on some wierd combinations but I like to challenge them all; however, you have the flexibility of doing just Thing 1 "Double Trouble Recipe 3-2-1" and be eligible for our random draw.  

For those that really like more of a challenge may want to include Twisted Sister's optional twist and/or enter at our partner's post if you have met their requirement... and you will be rewarded additional chances  for the random draw.  Please join us at Double Trouble Challenges.  



Also sent to the following challenges

CTMH Products Unless Specified Otherwise
Design Paper 
     Seasons Mix-In #X9000 (checkered paper)
     Lovely #X8015B (polka-dot)
Cardstock 
     Mint, French Vanilla and White Daisy 
Dies 
     Waffle Flower #310053 "Lacy Layers Rectangles" 
     Pink & Main "Squeakheart" Dies 
     Reasonable Graft Dies "Stitched Dies" 
     Tonic Studios #1457e "Mixed Edge Rectangles" 
     Simon Says #5353 "Love Bouquet" (Used Partial of Die)
Stamps 
     Pink & Main "Squeakheart"
Embellishments
     Bitty Sparkles 
     Glacier Sequins (Closest to Mint) 
Ink and Pens 
     Memento "Black" 
     Copic Sketch alcohol-based pens 
          BG11, R30, C3, C00
Other 
     3D Thin Foam Tape