Walking In Faith

I Made You a Kite

Be Lifted is one of my favorite sets in the Fall Supplement.  It was a lot of fun making this card.  I kind of felt like I was making a real kite and would soon be off in the field trying to get it in the air.  Some nice words come with this set also.  I used the Faux Cloud technique in the background. There is some stickles on the kite tail. Those little circles are simply holes punched out with my regular size hole punch.  I wanted to get the look of brads without going through the cardstock and leaving them show on the inside. One of my pet peeves! The inside simply says "may God's blessings lift you higher and HIGHER!"

Stamps: Be Lifted T3440

Cardstock: Pop Rockz Classic Soar With It Collection V827, Great Lakes V368

 

Sunflowers

This is a recent card we did at one of my technique classes.  I really like the way the technique turned out, although, I must say that I am soooo glad to be done with it.  I had several that took this class by mail and it simply took me forever to get the cards done.  LOTS of little pieces and a very tedious process!  Let's just say....I would NOT do THIS technique for a swap!

 

Stamps: Sunflowers T3292

Inks: Raw Sienna TT187

Accessories: Copic Markers YG95, YG97, YR31, YR23, YR24,Mini Guillotine Trimmer F302, Crop A Dile K100

Accessories:

Modern Grid

Below are two cards made using the Modern Grid technique.  They are very easy and make the images on the card pop.

Supplies Needed:

Fine Tip Markers

Coloring Medium

Light Colored cardstock

Black Permanent Ink

Pencil

Ruler

Stamp images that go together 

On this card I used Christmas Minis (T2589) from the Inspiration Avenue

 

Here is what you do:

Stamp your images randomly on light colored cardstock. I used Black Staz-On so that I could use watercolor pencils to color my images. I like to follow my coloring with a blender pen and find that some inks smear. Staz-On keeps my images clear with no smudging the color. Using a pencil, mark lines at one inch intervals along both horizontal and vertical edges. Special note here-if your cardstock does not measure in exact inches, you need to be sure that your partial inch is on the same sides. This card happens to be exactly 5 x 4 so I do not have any partial inch spaces. Draw lines from one side of the cardstock to the other, up to the images, but not through them to make the grid. Your images will pop and look like the grid is in the background. 

Here is one other card using the same technique. This card is using the November Stamp of the Month, Snow What. This set was available during the month of November at a reduced price, however, it can be purchased ONLINE ONLY at http://www.vickie.ismyangel.net for just $12.95.  Click on Products and then online only. There you will find all of the previous Stamp of the Month offers.

Faux Venetian Blind

If you've ever tried the blind technique on a card, you will appreciate the Faux Venetian Blind.  Has a very nice look and is MUCH easier.  Last night I held my monthly meeting for my downline. This is the project that we did. 

The white cardstock measures 3 3/4 x 5 1/4. We stamped it with one of the new sets, Wishing Happiness T3127 using Cote d'Azure palette ink.  Using the Crimper Corrugator, we crimped the entire sheet. You end up with a piece measuring 3 3/4 x 5 which fits perfectly onto your layer.  Next, using a straight edged metal ruler and a very fine tip marker we drew two lines very close together down both sides.  Some chose to add a very light line in the center, using a centering ruler.  Of course we added stickles to the images to add some sparkle.  The picture does not do it justice, but it's really very pretty. 

Here is a close up to show the added stickles.

I put the rest of the saying on the inside of the card...

If you prefer orange and butterflies.....

The stickles shows up on the orange in the pic a lot better. (Taking pictures is not one of my strong points!)

Just a quick point about corrugators.  I must say I personally find the Crimper Corrugator that we carry to be much nicer than others I have tried.  I can never get my paper to crimp straight on the other brands. I do NOT have that problem with ours and highly recommend it if you are into corrugating your projects.  Lots of uses and adds a nice touch!  Contact me for more information.

I just got a brand new computer, so I don't have photo shop or anything running.  So..if you take a copy of the pic..please remember to tell where it came from.  Just a business courtesy. 

Thanks for visiting!

TAC-Nique Classes

Once a month I teach a technique class.  I call it TAC-Niques. Participants learn 6 techniques by making a sample card for a rolodex box.

Each person goes home with 6 technique cards.

The back of the card includes the supplies needed and the directions for the technique.

This particular technique is called Dazzling Diamond Dust.  It is very easy and truly "dazzling". Here is a close up of the card to give you an idea.

Here is a very quick card I made using the technique.  As I look at it now, I think it needs a flower embellishment or something added, but we'll try that next time.

The "dazzle" is a little hard to see in the picture.  You will just have to try this one on your own. Here  are the supplies and directions:

You will need: Versamark(S-1179 p. 116),Turquoise Iridescent Embossing Powder (S-755, p. 120 ), Glossy Cardstock (V-216, p.112), Ink, and a heat gun.

This card uses Bird Cage T-3057 from Serendipity, Cute Curliques T-2878 and Life Thoughts T-2877 from the Fall/Winter 2008 catalog.

Stamp your images onto glossy cardstock. Let dry. When completely dry, cover the ENTIRE cardstock with versamark. Emboss with iridescent embossing powder and heat set.  That is all there is to it! Simply "dazzling"!

Just to make it extra special, all orders of at least $30 that include this new stamp set from the Serendipity will receive 10% off the entire order (some limitations may apply). Mention this "ad" when you place your order to receive your discount. This offer expires May 29, 2009.

Those who are on my mailing list: watch your email. I will be offering this class again beginning in August. We will begin at the beginning of the class so you can have your own rolodex box full of beautiful ideas!

Sparkly Stained Glass Technique

I teach a technique class once a month.  We call ourselves TAC-Niques.  We do a sample of 6 different techniques on a 3x5 rolodex card to keep.

This card is using the Sparkly Stained Glass Technique.  Here are the supplies I used:
T-2929 Butterfly Swirls
T-2892 Bookoo Blessings
V-43 Violets Monochromatic Cardstock
F-47 Clear Acetate
F-217 Crystal Lacquer
Glitter (color of your choice)
F-161 X-Static
TT-199 Lavender Sachet
S-831 Black Staz-On
F-516 Crystal Stickles
D-704 Super Jumbo Scalloped Circle

 
I stamped the Butterfly Swirls on my white cardstock.  I stamped the small butterfly of the same stamp on acetate using the Black Staz-On.  Rub the back side of the image (not the stamped side) with your X-Static. Add crystal lacquer to all parts of the image to be glittered.  Add glitter.  You can use different colors, but be sure to do one color at a time.  After it dries, cut the acetate image out and apply to the original image.  I attached the glittered image with the Zip Dry Paper Glue (D-99). Here is a closer shot of the butterfly.

I finished my card by adding some crystal stickles to the center of the little flowers.