FMS #289 - A Sara Thing (Paper Pumpkin)

Happy Memorial Day!!  It is a glorious day in North Texas to reflect on the service members that were willing and remain willing to sacrifice themselves for the safety and security of others. 

Thank-you!!

Today I am playing with the latest Freshly Made Sketches challenge #289.  Once I saw the sketch I knew I had to pull out my April Paper Pumpkin kit, A Sara Thing.  Here is what I came up with today.  This is another color wash card similar to my last post,  this time I used Stampin Up Watercolor Pencils and a wet brush. With the exception of a few embellishments everything I needed to create this card was included in the Paper Pumpkin kit.  How cool is that?

Card Measurements

 

Basic Black base 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

Whisper White layer 5 1/4 x 4

DSP and Watercolor layer 3 x 3
 

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TIP: To add subtle splashes of color to my water colored background I dipped the brush in water and then added pigment directly from watercolor pencil to brush.  Then I flicked the bristles with my finger to achieve the desired look.  Here is a close up photo.

 



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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my project featuring A Sara Thing Paper Pumpkin kit.  Paper Pumpkin kits are a great way to get crafty without having to spend lots of money.  Each kit contains all you need to complete each project.  Currently Stampin UP is offering a 25% discount on a 3-month subscription for new enrollees.  Now is a great time to give Paper Pumpkin a try. If you would like learn more about Paper Pumpkin leave me a comment or drop me an e-mail at texdelch@hotmail.com.  You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.

 

Product List

• 3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137859] $59.00
• Metallic Enamel Shapes [141678] $7.00
• Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00
• Stampin' Trimmer Cutting Blades [126995] $6.00
• Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00
• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
• Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00

Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

DOStamper STARS Thursday Challenge #227: Sketch Pad Challenge featuring Dragonfly Dreams

Welcome to this weeks DOStamper Stars Thursday Sketch Pad Challenge.  I have been absent for several weeks and it feels good to get back into card making with the STARS.  This week my card is featuring the beautiful Dragonfly Dreams stamp set.  The dragonfly is stamped onto vellum and embossed with clear powder, a technique I just learned about.  The background behind the dragonfly is stamped onto white cardstock that is overlayed with the embossed vellum.

• Start with 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 Basic Black cardstock folded in half for card base
• Stamped a piece of 3 3/4 x 4 Vellum with Crushed Curry ink and embossed with Clear Emboss Powder (Thanks, Miriam Bollanger for the tip)
• Use the background stamp and Crushed Curry ink to randomly stamp 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 Whisper White cardstock.  Be careful to stay at least a half inch from edges of paper.
• Use Fast Fuse to attach embossed vellum to the Whisper White cardstock (apply adhesive to corners only).
• Attach 1/2 inch Crushed Curry strips to sides and overlap with 3/4 inch Basic Black strips
• Stamp sentiment in Basic Black Archival ink attach with Stampin Dimensionals.
• Add favorite flowers, I chose Petite Petals and enamel dots for embellishments.  
• Use Tombow Multipurpose glue to adhere layer to card base   All done!!

Product List

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $8.00	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131199] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Dragonfly Dreams Photopolymer Stamp Set [142924] $21.00
Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $6.50	Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130] $5.00	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101856] $8.00
Petite Petals Punch [133322] $13.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026] $10.00


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Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my project featuring Dragonfly Dreams stamped and embossed on vellum with colored ink. If you would like learn more about the technique I used  leave me a comment and you can also "Follow by Email" to keep up with my latest creations. 

Layering Love - PPA 332

 

Today, I joined the Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge- PPA 332.  I kept this card very clean and simple by using my new Layering Oval Framelits and a sentiment form the Layering Love stamp set.  Lots of layering going on here.  I really liked the Affectionately Yours Washi Tape for the stripes.  So quick and easy, even you can do it.

 

Card Recipe:

 

Card Stock: Real Read and Whisper White
Stamp/s: Layering Love (one of my favs)

Ink: Real Red and Night of Navy

Framelits: Layering Ovals Framelits
Accessories: Tombow Mono Glue, Dimensionals, Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape

 Product List

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Layering Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141965] $16.00	Layering Love Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141962] $21.00
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $6.50	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970] $6.50	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $35.00	Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape [141635] $8.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026] $10.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00

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Cathy