Water Coloring Technique – Stampin’ Up! Bold Butterfly Framelits

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Beverly

I hope everyone had a blessed and safe New Year! Mine was uneventful, which is just what I wanted. Today’s card features a water coloring technique and is a Happy Birthday Card that features the Stampin’ Up! Bold Butterfly Framelits Dies.

Have you ever been inspired to create a piece of artwork based on something you saw on a website (e.g., websites featuring jewelry, clothes, shoes, purses, etc.)? It is a fun process, and that process was used for creating this card.

Yesterday’s (1/2/15) Inspirational Challenge on the Splitcoaststampers.com website involved using punches or die cuts for a basic shape, and then picking a favorite medium and several colors to get a beautiful confetti effect. The Etsy.com website, The Wildlands, was to be viewed for inspiration. This item inspired me to use the Stampin’ Up! Bold Butterfly Framelits Dies (item #138135) to create my project. Check out the site as you will find such beautiful artwork featured there.

The Water Coloring Technique required using an adhesive tape (e.g., Frog Tape, a Painters’ Tape) from which to punch or die cut an image. After cutting out an image, what is left (i.e., the tape’s negative cutout) became a “mask” that is attached to a piece of water color paper. After attaching the mask, the image is to be water colored.

A better explanation of the technique can be found in this YouTube video by Lydia (aka; Understand Blue) who was the wonderful hostess for this challenge. Her video provides a wonderful tutorial on the technique. Stop by and watch it.

This is a closeup of the water colored butterflies. Unfortunately, I didn’t have my tape adhered correctly to my piece of water color paper, so the colors bled. 🙁 But, I gave it my best shot as water coloring is not my forta.

I added three Swarovski® crystals to the butterfly body to give it some dimension.

The photo below is one of the inside of the card. I added some doodling along with stamp images from Stampin’ Up! Papillon Potpourri Stamp Set (item # 123759).

Don’t forget to watch Lydia’s video and try the technique!

God’s Blessings!

Stamping With Guneaux Designs By Beverly Polen

Partial Die-Cutting Technique TLC566

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Beverly

Yesterday, the Splitcoaststampers Website had a challenge to create a card using the Partial Die-Cutting Technique (TLC566). The Partial Die-Cutting Technique is somewhat self-explanatory as it is using a die, card stock, and die-cutting machine of your choice to partially cut a shape. It can be done in different ways. My card shows one way and that is to have the partially cut portion of the die above the fold of a card base. (You will find a link to the Splitcoaststampers’ tutorial video on this technique below.)

This is the first time I have used this technique, and I really enjoyed it. The shape that I chose to partially cut is a dragonfly (Spellbinders Die). As you can see, my dragonfly’s wings on the left side of its body were cut but not the rest of the dragonfly’s body. After achieving the partial cut and leaving the die and card stock in the same position, I ran them back through my die-cutting machine with embossing pads to emboss the dragonfly onto my card front.

I used copic markers to color the embossed dragonfly so the rest of the body would show. To finish the card front, I used the Stampin’ Up! Awesomely Artistic Stamp Set (clear mount) to add other elements to the card.

The above photo provides a close up of the dragonfly. I hope you will try this technique if you have not tried it before.

SUPPLIES USED:

Spellbinders Dragonfly Die D-Lites (S2-157)
Stampin’ Up! Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine
Stampin’ Up! Whisper White Card Stock (item #100730)
Stampin’ Up! Awesomely Artistic Stamp Set (item #139950) (clear mount)
Stampin’ Up! Ink Pads – Mossy Meadow (item #133645), Old Olive (item #126953), and Pink Passion (retired)
Copic Markers N2 (Neutral Gray), RV55 (Hollyhock), and V17 (Amethyst)

A video tutorial from Splitcoaststampers can be found HERE. Once you have viewed the video, you will have a better understanding of the Partial Die-Cutting Technique. If not, please feel free to leave a comment or ask a question about the technique by clicking on the conversation bubble to the right of this post title and leave a comment or question. Or, if viewing this post on the exact post URL, the comment section will be at the bottom of the post for comments and/or questions.

Now it’s your turn to use the Partial Die-Cutting Technique.

God’s Blessings!

Stamping With Guneaux Designs by Beverly Polen

PARTIAL DIE-CUTTING-TECHNIQUE

ODBD Christmas Candles Christmas Card

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Beverly

This ODBD Christmas Candles Christmas Card is my last Christmas card for 2015. Among other items, it features Our Daily Bread Designs Christmas Candles Dies, which I think are rather striking.

I used the ODBD Lovely Leaves Dies to enhance the candles. I placed the vines and pine needles behind the candles and added poinsettias onto the vines. I made the poinsettias on the vines, four corners, and bottom of the candles with the Spellbinders Holiday 5×7 Holly Frame Dies (S6-040). I used the same die to make the Very Vanilla holly and berries frame upon which the candles sit. (By the way, the Spellbinders Holiday Collection Dies are 50% off while they last. Use discount code HOLIDAY50 when ordering.) Lastly, I used ODBD Merry Christmas Dies for my sentiment.

Other supplies used:

Stampin’ Up! Lost Lagoon Card Stock (item #133679)
Stampin’ Up! Very Vanilla Card Stock (item #101650)
Stampin’ Up! Tip Top Taupe Card Stock (item # 138336)
Stamping Up! Red Foil Sheets ( item #139607)
Stampin’ Up! Crystal Effects (item #101055)
Stampin’ Up! Lost Lagoon Marker (item #138333 – 2015-2017 In Color package of five)
Stampin’ Up! Real Red Marker (item #100052)
Stampin’ Up! Tip Top Taupe Marker (item #138333 – 2015-2017 In Color package of five)

I hope you find inspiration through my ODBD Christmas Candles Christmas Card!

God’s Blessings!

Stamping With Guneaux Designs by Beverly Polen

Happy Birthday Frozen Style

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Beverly

I have had three birthdays to celebrate in the last several days, one of which was for my one-year old granddaughter. She LOVES the Disney movie, Frozen; therefore, I made her card around the Frozen theme and call it “Happy Birthday Frozen Style“. As you can see, the card is a Tri-Shutter card.

UPDATE: This card was chosen for one of the Splitcoaststampers FAVORITES for the week ending December 20, 2015. Splitcoaststampers’ comment:

“Congratulations! In the General Stamping forum, you’re in the FAVORITES for the week ending December 20, 2015.”

The above photo shows the happy birthday sentiment and “frozen” flower. You will note the blue stone in the center of the flower as well as on the sides of the card. My granddaughter’s birthstone is Blue Zircon as she was born in December. I had to include them on the card. Several elements on the card are embossed with Stampin’ Up!’s Iridescent Ice embossing powder to accentuate the “frozen” theme.

The above photo shows the ice icicles that I included on both sides of the card. You can also see them in the below photo.

The crafting paper that I used (see below) in making the card is from the Disney Frozen Mega Paper Pad that can be purchased at Walmart as well as other places. I was surprised to see the color yellow in the paper pad, but it was perfect as my granddaughter loves the color yellow.

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This is a photo of the Disney Frozen Mega Paper Pad:

SUPPLIES USED:

Stampin’ Up! Daffodil Delight and Rose Red Card Stock
Disney Frozen Mega Paper Pad
Spellbinders 5×7 Reflective Moment Die (S6-011)
Spellbinders 5×7 Mystical Embrace Die (S6-012)
Spellbinders Oval Floral Die (S6-028)
Disney Frozen Washi Tape
Stampin’ Up! Frosted Finishes Embellishment (unavailable)
Stampin’ Up! Pansy Punch
Stampin’ Up! Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder

God’s Blessings!

Stamping With Guneaux Designs
By
Beverly Polen

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROZEN STYLE BIRTHDAY CARD

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Beverly

In my mind there is no doubt about it, Jesus is the reason for the season!!

I was delighted when Stampin’ Up! issued a new stamp set with a “Jesus is the Reason for the Season” sentiment. I love the Reason for the Season Stamp Set, especially the three sentiments in the set, and “Jesus is the Reason for the Season” is my favorite. The font of the sentiments is gorgeous. I used the Stampin’ Up! Reason for the Season Stamp Set and other products (see below) to create this card. To accommodate the size of the largest die that I used, I had to make the card a 6″ x 6″ card.

UPDATE: This card was selected for one of the FAVORITES of the week ending December 20, 2015 on Splitcoaststampers.com.

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The Spellbinders Holiday Decorative Holly Frame Dies (S6-042), Spellbinders Holiday 5×7 Holly Frame, and Spellbinders Layered Poinsettia Dies (S5-055) are the primary features on the card. Also featured on the card is the Stampin’ Up! Home for Christmas Designer Series Paper.

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OF THE JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON CARD

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful day, and leave a comment or question in the comment section.

God’s Blessings!

Stamping with Guneaux Designs

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON

Stampin Up Cut and Ready Card Bases

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Beverly

STAMPIN UP CUT AND READY CARD BASES

With the holidays approaching at lightning speed, effective today through December 31, Stampin’ Up! is offering a new trial product – Cut and Ready Card Bases. These pre-scored, pre-cut card bases will make it easy for you to create a stack of cards in no time – or even just a card or two. Think of it . . . holiday cards, thank you cards, party invitations, and more in a snap!

Here’s why these card bases will help you relax and enjoy the season. You will:

Save work and time not having to cut and score cards – even if you’re simply making a card or two.
Be able to make multiples in no time.
Save on prep time to make your holiday cards as there is no trimming required, therefore no trimmer necessary.

Cut and Ready Card Bases Color Choices!

The Cut and Ready Card Bases are available in a variety of colors for any occasion or creative whim. These colors were chosen to coordinate with the holiday catalog Designer Series Papers to make it even easier to get those holiday cards done.

Cut and Ready Card Bases Details:

Each package contains:

20 pre-scored, pre-cut cards in one color.
Each card measures 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″-scored at 4-1/4″. Finished card size is 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″. (Card Bases are packaged flat.)

Description	Item Number	Price
Whisper White Cut & Ready Card Bases	135804	$4.95
Very Vanilla Cut & Ready Card Bases	135805	$4.95
Crumb Cake Cut & Ready Card Bases	135806	$4.95
Smoky Slate Cut & Ready Card Bases	135807	$4.95
Cherry Cobbler Cut & Ready Card Bases	135808	$4.95
Old Olive Cut & Ready Card Bases	135809	$4.95
Pool Party Cut & Ready Card Bases	135810	$4.95

Cut and Ready Card Bases Coordinating Products:

You will definitely want to add a package of envelopes to your Card Bases order. Try any of these:

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Water Coloring Technique – Stampin’ Up! Bold Butterfly Framelits

Partial Die-Cutting Technique TLC566

Now it’s your turn to use the Partial Die-Cutting Technique.

God’s Blessings!

Stamping With Guneaux Designs by Beverly Polen

ODBD Christmas Candles Christmas Card

This ODBD Christmas Candles Christmas Card is my last Christmas card for 2015. Among other items, it features Our Daily Bread Designs Christmas Candles Dies, which I think are rather striking.

I hope you find inspiration through my ODBD Christmas Candles Christmas Card!

God’s Blessings!

Stamping With Guneaux Designs by Beverly Polen

Happy Birthday Frozen Style

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God’s Blessings!

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season

In my mind there is no doubt about it, Jesus is the reason for the season!!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OF THE JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON CARD

God’s Blessings!

Stamping with Guneaux Designs

Stampin Up Cut and Ready Card Bases

STAMPIN UP CUT AND READY CARD BASES

Cut and Ready Card Bases Color Choices!

Cut and Ready Card Bases Details:

Cut and Ready Card Bases Coordinating Products:

God’s Blessings!

Stamping With Guneaux Designs

By

Beverly Polen

STAMPIN UP CUT AND READY CARD BASES