Tag Archives: leaves
- Stamps –
- PrintWorks “Fall Leaf”
- Fred B. Mullett “Maple 2”
- Hero Arts “Everyday Sayings”
- Stencil – Memory Box “Flourish”
- Ranger Distress Inks – Spiced Marmalade, Peeled Paint, Walnut Stain, Mustard Seed, Antique Linen
- Cardstock – Bazzill
This was a fun card to make. I was sitting along Fall River in Central Oregon on a very warm day last weekend and created this card. Distress techniques lend themselves well to dusty, outdoor locations! I created the base background with a Memory Box stencil and Distress Ink and then stamped and cut out the leaves, splattering them with water and Distress Ink. I used the same stamps on watercolor pap
er with less ink and more water to give indications of leaves and more splatters. I attached the leaf cut-outs on top of all of the layers and then stamped the sentiment on a small scrap colored with the same ink colors. All elements are edged with ink to finish them. I’m trying to make some Autumn cards for Operation Write Home before the deadline. Thanks for visiting.
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- Embossing folders – Sizzix “Rosemary,” “Bohemian Lace” and “Flourishes #3”
- Die cuts – Poppy Stamps “Lovely Tendril” and Technique Tuesday “Say It – Hello”
- Cardstock – BoBunny and Bazzill
I made this for the Virtual Cardmaking Party at OWH for Fourth of July weekend 2014. This challenge was to create a card using at least three textures. I used the textured panels for the background and used die cuts for the sentiment and imagery. Thanks for visiting.
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- Background – Distress Paint in Broken China, Bundled Sage, Chipped Sapphire, Forest Moss, and Antique Bronze
- Overstamped with Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz stamps – “Falling Leaves” and “Reflections”
- Tim Holtz idea-ology Alpha Tiles
- Tim Holtz idea-ology Paper String
- Ranger “Library Green” and “Jet Black” archival ink
This was my first tag made during the Creative Chemistry 102 class at Online Card Classes. I tried out the Eroded Metallic technique for the background. I used green archival ink, which seemed to add to the patina effect I was going for. I popped up the letter tiles with dimensional adhesive and tied it up with string! Enjoy your day!
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- Punched leaves – Marvy Uchida Giga Punch – Maple Leaf
- Stamp – Rubbermoon “Autumn Blessings”
- Patterned paper – BoBunny “Weekend Market Collection” 6 X 6″ pad
- Round die cut – Spellbinders Nestabilities “Lacey Circles”
- Border punch – EK Success “Open Scallop”
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Copper metallic paper
I entered this card in the Oregon State Fair this year. It didn’t win in its category, but I did overhear someone in the crowd comment on it and saw her take a picture of it in the display! So that meant as much as a ribbon! The leaves are made with a punch I’ve had for a number of years now that both punches and embosses, which is pretty neat. I applied Walnut Stain Ranger Distress Ink to the edges of all of the elements for an antiqued look. Thanks for visiting.
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- Stamp – Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection “Falling Leaves”
- Patterned paper – BoBunny “Weekend Market Collection” 6 X 6″ paper pad
- String – Tim Holtz Idea-ology Paper String
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Ranger Distress Inks: Walnut Stain, Fired Brick, Peeled Paint, Wild Honey
For this Fall card, I used the current sketch at Operation Write Home Stars and Stamps: OWH Sketch #187. I stamped two leaves from my new Tim Holtz leaf set, which I love, and then distressed it with Ranger Distress Inks and spattered with water for a nice textured effect. I’m definitely in a distress ink phase right now–I can’t seem to get enough of that look! The paper string matches the Autumn theme as well. Thanks for stopping by.
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- Stamps – Inkadinkado “Leaves” clear mini stamps set and Penny Black “Flourish Birthday”
- Pearl pen – Violet – Viva Decor
- Alcohol inks and Distress inks – Ranger
- Packing tape
- Cardstock – Bazzill
This was an incredibly well timed challenge! I was in the middle of playing with this packing tape technique when 365 Cards issued its Tape It Challenge! My stamping group was experimenting with this technique, which was featured in Craft Stamper magazine (October 2012 issue, pp. 38-39). We applied packing tape to an old dictionary page, ripping off small pieces and then taped the whole thing down to a piece of white cardstock. Then I applied Ranger alcohol inks to make a mottled, stone background. If you look very closely you can barely see the text mixed in with the background colors. The background is nice and shiny thanks to the tape. I then stamped the leaves in Distress ink on watercolor paper, spritzed with water and cut them out. I mounted the leaves on cardstock and popped them up with dimensional adhesive and then added the sentiment. I added the “pearls” in the top right corner with pearl pen. Thanks for visiting today.
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- Stamp – Inkadinkado “Leaves” clear mini set
- Textured cardstock – Bazzill Two Scoops “Orange Sorbet”
- Patterned paper – 7Gypsies “Antiquaries Postale Collection: Parcel” and Echo Park Paper – “Dots & Stripes”
- Rhinestones – from Queen and Company “Halloween” Rhinestone Trios
- Cardstock – Bazzill
I combined a couple of challenges to make this card. I stamped this leaf on textured paper, which can be kind of tricky if you have much detail in your stamp. Stamping on texture is the Day 182 challenge at 365 Cards. I wanted to put together a card that could be considered masculine, and general in theme, for Operation Write Home. All occasion cards are always needed and this one could be used for a variety of reasons. The OWH Midweek Throwdown this week is to make “masculine” cards, so hopefully the little bit of bling is downplayed enough! Thanks for stopping by!
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- Embossing folder – Couture Creations’ Romantique Collection: “Breeze”
- Stamp – Hero Arts OWH set “Year Round Sentiments”
- Patterned paper – Creative Imaginations Samantha Walker collection “Tea Party Stripes”
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Embossing powder – Stampendous “Detail White”
This is a clean and simple card featuring a new embossing folder I just found. This sketch is Clean and Simple Stamping Sketch #205, and I was pleased the sketch seemed perfect for this folder design. The sentiment is heat embossed in white and will be another good one for my Operation Write Home box. Thanks for visiting.
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- Stamp – Hero Arts “Woodland Oak Leaves”
- Border Punch – E K Success “Fleur de Lis”
- Cardstock – Bob Bunny Back to Backs
I made this card for the current
Midweek Throwdown Challenge at Operation Write Home Stars and Stamps. The challenge was to use Kraft cardstock and add a couple of colors to jazz it up. I have color in my image and the green dotted card base. I used Ranger Distress Inks for the image and spritzed it with water to give it a watercolor effect. I like that look with leaves. Just a simple note card for a hero to send home for any occasion. Thanks for visiting today.
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- Stamps – Fred B. Mullett “Maple 2” and A Muse Artstamps “Happy Anniversary”
- Patterned paper – Basic Grey “Little Black Dress: Shades of Grey” (both sides)
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Ribbon – American Crafts – Tangerine
- Kraft paper base
I used Ranger Distress Inks on the maple leaf image and then stamped it twice, overlapping it. I lightly spritzed the image with water for the watercolor effect and used watercolor paper so the damp image would hold up well and dry flat. I really like to use this technique on leaf images. We were challenged to make anniversary cards for our heroes to send home at the OWH Stars and Stamps Midweek Throwdown this week. I added the autumnal touch, since we are also trying to get some Fall cards made as well. Thanks for visiting.
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