It has been awhile since I was able to put up a card I made! Time has been working against me lately. Today I am sharing a card I made for my friend to give a little boy for his first birthday. I was only asked to incorporate blue and yellow. I thought it would be fun to use my favorite Blueprint stamps by Tim Holtz as the images are so festive and large. This card is not my usual small size, as I used a full sheet of card stock scored in half.
Supplies:
Stamps: Stampers Anonymous
Paper; Gina K Designs
Ink: Memento Black, Distress Ink
Misc.: Circle Punch, Wink of Stella (Clear)
I used the computer to personalize the card and even add the boy's age. Clear Wink of Stella was added to the images to give them a shine and added interest.
As many of you know, I am a big fan of the Blueprint Stamps by Tim Holtz for Stampers Anonymous. For today's card, I used the balloon image and stamped a fun sentiment inside the balloon for someone who is having a birthday, but has stopped counting the years! The sentiment is by Technique Tuesday.
I thought the use of the twine for the string was a nice little touch, and I distressed the edge of the paper and added some Distress Ink.
This is a simple card, and it got a lot of chuckles from the recipient!
Hi, guys! Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! I have been so focused on Thanksgiving, and decorating for the holiday, that the date on the calendar saying it was the last day of November came as a bit of a surprise to me. So today, I am sharing my November tag for the Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2013. This month he focused on using the Chalkboard Technique using the Ranger Embossing Antiquities Frosted Crystal powder and real chalk. This was so much fun that not only did I make a tag, but I also made a card using a Giant Tag by Ranger (#12 size).
Tim made Fall themed tags this month, but I decided that since Christmas is very close that I would make holiday ones. For the tag, I used Tim's iceskate stamp from his blueprint series. The skate was stamped a few times and foam squares were added to give it a 3D look. I also decided to add pom-poms to the skates as that brought back fun memories from my youth. The tinsel was then colored with Mushroom Alcohol Ink to give it an aged look.
The Christmas Card was made with the Giant #12 Black Tag by Ranger as I mentioned above. It was scored and I used a punch to create the tie on the side. Seam Binding was used to close the card.
If you want to make a tag or a card using this technique, I would suggest you head over to Tim Holtz's blog as he takes you step by step in the process. Once you try Frosted Crystal powder, you will fall in love with it.
Wishing you all a fabulous rest of the weekend! Until next time!
Hi, guys! Today we are celebrating Independence Day here in the States. I thought I would share a few cards I made for the holiday. I made them for my parents, my hubby's dad, and a friend. I know that it is not the usual "card" holiday, but I love to send cards when I can't be with those I love.
This stamp is one of the Blueprint stamps by Tim Holtz for Stampers Anonymous. I love how it turned out. I used Vintage Verdigris embossing powder to emboss Lady Liberty. I love the antique copper look it gave the image. The inside has a strip of embossed stars along the bottom. I used Core-dinations paper and sanded it.
For this next card I used another Blueprint stamp, and used my Distress Markers to watercolor it.
I decided for the next one to be a bit more whimsical. I used this fun stamp by Riley & Company. Riley as Lady Liberty! I used some fireworks stamps from my July Simon Says Stamp Kit, and Lily Bee patterned paper.
I thought I would share a video with you by a trio called Brother Sun. They are three of the finest musicians and gentlemen that I have had the privilege to meet. The song is called "Lady of the Harbor." I think it is perfect to share on this Independence Day. As an American, and a New Yorker, she means so much to me. I hope you enjoy it!
Wishing all those who celebrate a very happy and safe July 4th!
