Wedding Card with Die Cut Shaped Paper Flower

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I've whipped up a Christian Wedding Card today that features the Quince Blossom papers from DCWV and a sentiment from the "Devoted" stamp kit from Unity Stamps.  This is a perfect fit for the sketch challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas.   And, I needed a bridal shower card too, so.,.,, bonus!

If you haven't entered yet, better hurry.  It ends tomorrow!  

You must also use a die cut on the card, so I've created a floral focus using the Spellbinders Celebra'tion Stamp Set and die set, called "Just Because".

You can grab that flower stamp set from my affiliate link below.  I don't have any fancy flower shaping tool but Heartfelt Creations recently shared a video with an easy technique that involved misting the back of your inked and die cut image with water, then pinching the leaves, and using a roller tool to shape the petals.  Know what I used?  The end of a Sharpie cap.  I thought it turned it pretty good, if I do say so myself.

Richard Garay - Celebrations Collection - Die and Clear Acrylic Stamp Set - Just Because

from: Scrapbook.com

Here are the distress inks I used for the die cut/shaped flower:

Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Mini Kit - Thirteen
from: Scrapbook.com


Also linking to:
A Beautiful Mess Challenge #3 Anything Goes
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge #111- Use a Die Cut
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #234-235 Anything Goes
Cuttlebug Mania Wedding Challenge

#dcwv #quinceblossom #spellbinders #celebrations #richardgaray #distress #timholtz #fossilizedamber #crackedpistachio #paperflower #diecuttindivas #unitystamps #devoted #wedding #scripture #bible

Patriotic Party Favors/Decor and Video for Two Paper Divas Stamp

Here's another fun project featuring one of the brand new stamps from Two Paper Divas called, "USA".   Just think of all the fun things you can do with this stamp; party invites, cards and even party favors, as I've done today. 

Check out my 30 second Flipagram video, showing how I put these together.  So fun! 

View on Flipagram

Shop Two Paper Divas for a wide selection of clear stamps, digital stamps and accessories.

Supplies:

TPD USA Stamp, Thermoweb glue lines, ribbon, twine, Spellbinders Celebrations Build a Tag 1 dies by Richard Garay, Doodlebug Designs Sugar Coating Glitter in Lily White, red/blue extra fine glitter from the Scrapbook Expo, Tombow mono aqua glue, soda bottles, DCWV basic dark blue cardstock, Valentine straws, Recollections white pigment ink

#twopaperdivas #tpd #usa #patriotic #party #decor #favors #tag #spellbinders #celebrations #richardgaray #scrapbookexpo #dcwv #thermoweb #tombow

CAS Card And Inking With Cotton Balls

You know, I've tried a lot of techniques, usually something that was yanked from my brain.  After I've tested said technique, is when I investigate to see if it's been done before and in most cases, it has.  Todays project is no different.  I rarely research techniques before I try them.  As I've admitted in the past, I'm kind of stubborn that way.  Or maybe I should say, I rarely research ideas that come to me.  Now, if I know of a specific technique that I want to try, I definitely do my research.  Today, however, I decided to test out inking with cotton balls, no research required!  I tried several different looks before I settled on this box style.  

As you can see, I chose to go with a 2 color scheme, to keep it simple, which by the way, is the theme of the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge this week.  Here's the link if you'd care to join in:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Keep It Simple

I'm also entering this card into a few other challenges posted below.

I opted for a couple good and juicy inks that I have from Spellbinders and also because they are so bold in color.  These are from the Celebra'tions line; Captivating Coral and Odacious Orange.  

To begin, I used the orange and inked my cotton ball by directly applying it to the ink pad, then swiped a box shape, centered on a 6"x6" card.  Next, I followed the contour by swiping with  my next color.  There is no right or wrong here.  Dab some extra spots or add more color.  Simplicity is the key here.  When finished, I tapped some droplets of the Spellbinders Celebra'tions Silver Shimmer Silk Luster.

To pull this off, I need a really great sentiment.  I chose to ink up this new-to-me stamp from So Suzy Stamps.  This stamp is really large and is the star of the show and was inked with Ranger Adirondack Black ink. The colored backdrop is just that; a showcase for the sentiment.  You can find this stamp at the link below, along with the Doubleclick Skittles which are gorgeous little gems that look like colored water bubbles.  These are glued with Ranger Glossy Accents.

So Suzy Stamps

Entering these other challenges:

Sister Card Act Anything Goes #103

The Card Concept challenge #33 Clean & Simple

Case This Sketch #120

Doubleclick Connections Thank You challenge

Thanks for letting me share my CAS card with you today! (CAS means clean and simple.  Yes, I had to ask that question once as well.)

You can purchase the #Spellbinders and Ranger products at my affiliate link below or click the banner:

Spellbinders Celebra'tions at Simon Says Stamp

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Ballet Celebrate card

Isn't this a sweet card for a little ballerina?  I'm making some birthday cards and was looking to use some of the FabScraps goodies that I brought back from CHA.

FabScraps came over all the way from South Africa to the Atlanta trade show.  Those ladies had the most delightful accent, and no, I did not point that out. 

I actually used 3 products on this card from CHA.  FabScraps had a booth at Open Market that completely SOLD OUT!  If you didn't make it to their table in time, you were out of luck.  I was a smart girl, heading to their table first.  I picked out this pack of pink ballet designed paper called "Victoria's Shoes" and the coordinating sticker pack.  Look closely and you'll see that I distressed the paper.

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I also created a Celebrate sentiment using the Spellbinders Celebra'tions Tape It stamp set.  I stamped it in a blush ink so it doesn't show up as well in this photograph but it's so pretty in person. 

The 3rd CHA product I used was from Pinkfresh Studio.  I fell in love with Kinnari Zaveri's super trendy products.  I snagged this washi tape from Open Market also.  The colors were perfect for this card.

Lastly, I scattered some pretty green gemstones and added these gorgeous Queen & Co clear bubbles that I picked up on my recent trip to the Scrapbook Expo in Duluth, GA. 

I also recently had the opportunity to meet one of my design team members in person from Mountain Plains Crafters.  MariLynn was traveling on vacation to the South and we worked out our schedules to meet up.  She made the beautiful quilled flowers!  She's so sweet.  July was a fun month for me, no doubt! 

#CHASHOW