Paper Casting Technique

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Beverly

Have you ever tried the Paper Casting Technique? It’s fun but challenging!

I used the technique to create this card for a Splitcoaststampers Technique Lovers Challenge, TLC582, hosted by Sabrina, aka Cook22. This challenge includes a video on paper casting using bathroom tissue. Check it out and create a card with the technique.

I made this card Monday, using the same bird stamp that is on yesterday’s Purple Starling card. I have been hesitant to upload the card as my bathroom tissue is so wrinkled (of course, I wet it!), that I didn’t like it. I saw so many beautiful cards in the Splitcoaststampers gallery that were made with this technique that were not wrinkled! Quite frankly, I thought this card is not about to be worthy of the challenge.

After some soul-searching, I decided that I would go ahead and post it since I took the time to create it, and let the chips fall where they may!

Using the technique, I wet (or soaked) 6-double panel pieces of tissue. Then I stamped the bird into the wet tissue to create an impression.

When the tissue dried, I used all of the below listed inks to stamp the bird image. I first stamped the bird only with turquoise but it didn’t show well. Therefore, I kept adding different colors of ink to the bird portion of the stamp and re-stamping it, until I decided, enough is enough. Then I inked the remainder of the stamp to color the floral portion of the image.

UPDATE: This card was listed in Splitcoaststampers Favorites for the week ending on April 24! ” Congratulations! In the General Stamping forum, you’re in the FAVORITES for the week ending April 24.“

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Then I thought, this tissue paper will not stick together, so I got out a needle and thread and stitched around the square. That was all for naught as it will still separate. Regardless, I die cut the paper flower and leaves, colored them with Copics, and spritzed them with Glimmer Mist. There was an interesting reaction to the mist and alcohol inks together. It started fizzing! At first I thought I had made some champagne! LOL

That’s all folks! Thanks for viewing and leaving comments! Don’t forget to check out the technique video!

Stamps: Martha Stewart Bird Stamp Paper: SU Whisper White, Hello Honey, Pixie Pink, and Unknown Green Card Size: 5-1/2″ Sq Ink: SU Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, Wisteria Wonder, and Rich Razzleberry; Copic Markers Accessories: ODBD Pretty Posies Dies; ODBD Faith, Hope, & Love Dies; Sewing Needle; Blue Thread; ODBD Stitched Squares Dies; Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist; Water; Bathroom Tissue; and Heat Gun Techniques: Paper Casting

SU Fifth Avenue Floral

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“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6

Happy Birthday Greeting Card Purple Starling

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Beverly

Thanks for stopping by! I’m sharing with you today a beautiful happy birthday greeting card featuring a Purple Starling. I created the card in response to two Splitcoaststampers Challenges: 1) Splitcoaststampers Clean and Simply Card Challenge, CAS373, which is to create a happy birthday card; and 2) Splitcoaststampers Inspiration Challenge, IC541, Birds of a Feather. This challenge involved viewing this Birds of a Feather site, selecting a photo of a bird, and developing a card based on how the photo inspired you. I selected this photo of a Purple Starling as my inspiration, which resulted in this card.

UPDATE: This card was included in Splitcoaststampers Favorites of the Week ending April 25! “Congratulations! In the General Stamping forum, you’re in the FAVORITES for the week ending April 24.”

The bird on my card isn’t a starling (I think), but it’s a bird and I colored it shades of purple, although it looks blue in the photo. There are so many beautiful birds on the Birds of a Feather site that it was difficult to pick just one for inspiration.

The bird stamp that I used is one from Martha Stewart. The card, outside border, and center piece are in the shape of one of the new Spellbinders Fairmont Lables Dies. I created the border using Brushos. (I’m starting to like Brushos!!) To add something extra, I attached three SU Candy Dots to the bottom corner of the card.

Enjoy and TFL and commenting!! If you have questions about the card, please don’t hesitate to leave them in the comment section and I’ll get back to you! Have a blessed day!

Stamps: SU Rose Wonder, Martha Stewart Clear Bird Stamps Paper: SU Whisper White Card Size: 5-1/2″ Sq Ink: Copic Markers and SU Elegant Eggplant Marker Accessories: Copic Markers, Brushos, SU Candy Dots, and Spellbinders Fairmont Labels Techniques: Coloring With Brushos and Copics

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“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4

SU Fifth Avenue Floral

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Beverly

Hello, stampers!! So glad you stopped by as I have for you today a Happy Mother’s Day card featuring Stampin’ Up! (SU) Fifth Avenue Floral Stamp Set, which is retired. I made the card for the following Sketch Challenge on Splitcoaststampers:

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The Sketch Challenge, SC588, hosted by Carey aka cpayette, was fun but took some time to discern.

I was undecided about how to approach the challenge initially. I couldn’t decide if I wanted to use designer series paper or not, and if so, where in the design. Then I found in my cabinet an OLD SU designer series paper (i.e., Sweet & Sour Speciality Designer Series Paper) and I knew the answer to the question I was pondering. To me, this paper is so pretty with Rose Red and Pumpkin Pie as the main colors. You can’t see it in the photo, but the paper comes with one side of all the designs embossed.

(UPDATE: This card is a Favorite for the Week Ending April 17, 2016 on Splitcoaststampers!)

I then decided I wanted a floral image on the card and decided on the Hibiscus stamp from the SU Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set. I have many beautiful Hibiscus bushes in my yard, so they are special to me. Not my favorite flower, but special.

I used the swirly stamp from Everything Eleanor to create my stem after masking the flower. To give the image a little something extra, I used SU Rose Red and Pumpkin Pie Candy Dots and included two bees.

I hope you enjoy the card, and thanks for looking and leaving a comment!!

Stamps: SU Fifth Avenue Floral, SU Everything Eleanor, ODBD Butterfly & Bugs, and ODBD All Mothers Paper: SU Sweet & Sour SPSP, Rose Red, and Very Vanilla Card Stock Ink: SU Pear Pizzazz, Basic Black, Rose Red, and Copics Accessories: Rose Red Ribbon, ODBD Double Stitched Circles Dies, ODBD Butterfly & Bugs Dies, SU Candy Dots, and MISTI Techniques: Masking and Coloring with Copics

BUTTERFLY & BUGS (CLEAR STAMPS) ALL MOTHERS DOUBLE STITCHED CIRCLES DIES BUTTERFLY & BUGS DIES

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“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:2-3

ODBD Quilted With Love

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Beverly

Thanks for stopping by to check out my latest piece of artwork, which features Our Daily Bread Designs (ODBD) Quilted With Love Stamp Set. The sentiment on the card is from the Quilted With Love Stamp Set.

I made this card for two challenges on Splitcoaststampers – TLC581, Fancy Piercing, and CAS372, Love the Chips. Judy (StampingQueenJAR) hosted the TLC581 challenge which is to create fancy paper piercing. Holly (hbrown) hosted the CAS372 challenge that involves using chipboard. Both were great challenges!!

(UPDATE: This card was selected as a Favorite for the week ending April 17 on Splitcoaststampers!)

For TLC581, I hand pierced around the flowers and vase. For CAS372, I made the vase from white chipboard that I cut three of and glued together as the chipboard was not a thick as I wanted.

I decided I would try for a second time to use Brushos. For some odd reason, it was easier this time. I used them to create the background behind the flowers. I angled the application so the paper piercing would show on the bottom portion of the card.

Come back soon!

Stamps: ODBD Quilted With Love and Sunflowers in Checked Vase (unknown company) Paper: White Chipboard, Glossy White, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight Card Size: A2 Ink: Brushos, SU Tempting Turquoise Accessories: Brushos, Copics, VersaMark, Clear Embossing Power, Paper Piercing Tool, Microbeads Techniques: Coloring With Brushos and Copics

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“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38

Hot Wax Painting Technique

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Beverly

Hello, crafters! I have for you a piece of art featuring the hot wax painting technique.

Last weekend Splitcoaststampers, namely Audrie (girlgeek 101), hosted an “Inspiration Challenge”, IC539 – Seaweed Kisses. Audrie provides two options for this Challenge. I chose Audrie’s Challenge #1 – “Select any picture, or journal, on the Seaweed Kisses site, and create something brand new, totally unique, and reflecting your own personal style using it as your inspiration.” Seaweed Kisses is the WEBSITE chosen for the challenge.

I chose THIS as my inspiration piece. As soon as I saw the page, I immediately thought of hot wax painting. On the site, the lady is creating wrapping paper with craft paper (not card stock) and paint. The tubes of paint brought to mind hot wax painting. Can’t explain the connection; just was inspiring.

For the journal item, I cut a 5″ x 7″ piece of chipboard and glued to it a piece of DSP. I heated my mini craft iron, placed it into the containers of three colors of wax paint to melt them (selecting one color at a time), and applied the hot wax over the DSP. It took many, many times of dipping into the wax and applying it to the paper to get my “somewhat” desired result. I would let the wax dry and then reapply over and over.

I then copied pages of my Bible that I wanted to use as my journal. After cutting each piece, I used Cherry Cobbler ink for the edges and the words I wanted on the pieces – With God All Things Are Possible! To add some extras, I colored and die cut three butterflies. BTW, this is only the second time I’ve used hot wax paint, so I may have used it incorrectly, but it is what it is.

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Hope you enjoy my piece of art! I sure had fun creating it!

Stamps: ODBD Trois Jolies Papillons; Paper: SU Whisper White Thick Card Stock and a 5″ x 7″ piece of Perfectly Artistic DSP; Size: 5″ x 7″; Ink: Copics and SU Cherry Cobbler; Accessories: Encaustic Wax Paint; Mini Craft Iron; Hot Glue Gun; Alpha Stencils; ODBD Little Lamb Die; ODBD Tres Papillons, Lavish Layers, and Filigree Frames Dies; Copies of Selected Scriptures; Coping Machine; and Chipboard; Techniques: Hot Wax Painting

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“Then [Jesus] said to Thomas, ‘…Stop doubting and believe’ “ John 20:27

ODBD Grace’s Hope

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Beverly

Happy Monday!! Hope everyone had a blessed weekend! Today’s card share features two different and new Our Daily Bread Designs (OBDB) products: 1) ODBD Grace’s Hope Stamp Set (1715) and 2) ODBD Lavish Layers Dies. Also featured is a retired Stampin’ Up! Stamp Set, the And Everything Nice.

Isn’t she so pretty? I have had this stamp of the little girl in the rain since it came out in 2005; however, I had never used it until today! Eleven years she was stuck inside her plastic container. Shame, shame!! LOL

I used the new ODBD Lavish Layers Dies to cut the two frames showing on the card. Isn’t the design of these dies gorgeous? I love the new dies! They are very intricate but cut so well. The card’s sentiment “HOPE” is from the ODBD Grace’s Hope stamp set. If you’ve not tried Our Daily Bread Designs products, I strongly recommend them to you!

Let me share about the name of the stamp set, Grace’s Hope. Grace Nywening is a sweet lady who is a former Design Team Coordinator and current DT member of Our Daily Bread Designs Company. She is undergoing a very powerful chemotherapy treatment course for Breast Cancer. ODBD decided to honor Grace by dedicating to her the Special Edition Anniversary stamp sets for 2016! Grace’s Hope is one of the stamp sets. If you believe in prayer, please add her to your prayer list. Thank you!

Back to the card. I am submittimg this card to Splitcoaststampers for it’s Clean and Simple Challenge, CAS371 – APRIL SHOWERS. The challenge requirements are: “You know the old saying…April showers bring May Flowers? Well, today it’s all about those April Showers! The challenge is to use a watery image/element on your project.” When I read the challenge, the little girl stamp immediately came to my mind. FINALLY, I decided to use the stamp for my image on the card!

I hope you enjoy my little girl!!

Stamps: ODBD Grace’s Hope Stamp Set (1715) and Stampin’ Up! (SU) And Everything Nice

Paper: SU Whisper White and Wisteria Wonder

Card Size: A2

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: ODBD Lavish Layers (CBD149) and Copic Markers

Technique: Coloring with Copics

These are pictures of some of the products I used. Click on the above links, not the pictures, to access the products:

Swallowtail Butterfly

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“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the week.” Isaiah 40:29

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Paper Casting Technique

Have you ever tried the Paper Casting Technique? It’s fun but challenging!

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Happy Birthday Greeting Card Purple Starling

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SU Fifth Avenue Floral

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Hot Wax Painting Technique

Hello, crafters! I have for you a piece of art featuring the hot wax painting technique.

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ODBD Grace’s Hope

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