Blackout Inspiration Card for Erin Lee Creative

Hello my lovely friends! I'm back with another card featuring products from the new Erin Lee Creative release and testing out the blackout technique for the first time. I've also got some coupon codes! Scroll down for details.

(FTC Disclosure: as an affiliate for various companies in the craft industry, I will receive a small commission for purchases made through my convenient affiliate links, at no additional cost to you.)

First, let me tell you about the new Faith Over Fear stamp set. It comes with inspiring quotes and scripture but what really caught my eye was a lyric from one of my favorite contemporary Christian songs sung by CeCe Winans - Goodness of God. It's a gorgeous song, look it up! In fact, it's been in my head for days, thanks to working with this stamp set, haha!

I decided on a floral backdrop, so I chose my 3D embossing folder, Botanical Bliss, to test out my technique. This embossing folder is currently on markdown and any markdown items are 60% off when you use coupon code OCTOBER at checkout.

I first saw my crafty friend Ilda (@ilovedoingallthingscrafty) on Instagram do the blackout technique a couple months ago. I've been wanting to try it and finally made the time.

Basically, you dry emboss your cardstock (I used white), then flip your embossed cardstock over to color on the negative side. Don't color the empty space that surrounds your embossed images. I also used my OLO Markers to color. 

You don't have to be precise or worry about coloring outside the lines. This technique may work best with 3D embossing folders because of the deeper impression, but I haven't tried it on regular embossing folders so I can't be sure.

When finished coloring, grab a black ink pad and swipe it from top to bottom on your colored cardstock. I recommend you make sure your ink pad has plenty of ink. 

You can go in after adding the blackout and touch-up your coloring if needed. I also did some embellishing with a white gel pen on some of my florals and also added lots of white paint splatters.

 

For my sentiment, I stamped on white cardstock using my Misti stamp positione, then ink blended all around the the outside of the sentiment with my Catherine Pooler Cove Blue ink. Next, I went in with some Ranger Distress Oxide Ink in Vintage Photo. I trimmed my cardstock and also a black backing and popped it up on adhesive foam strips.

Lastly, I finished off my card with some sequins and a string bow.

I've already heard that some of the items from this new release are about to sell out, so if you see something you really, really want, get it! You can stack your coupon codes and use code WAFFLE for an additional 10% off any of the new release products. Hurry, these codes won't last for long.

I have clickable affiliate links below, if you'd like to shop or browse. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Terri

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Inspiration Scripture Card for Erin Lee Creative

I have never loved a stencil set as much as this one. I've made several cards over the past few months with the Sunset Beach layering stencil from Erin Lee Creative. Erin has a huge sale going on right now with 60% off on the markdown category when you use code SEPTEMBER at checkout. While the layering stencil set is not included in the markdown sale (it is on sale though), the stamp set that I used, "Be The Light", is. I just purchased this stamp set specifically to pair it with my stencil set because I had an idea I wanted to try. With the coupon code, the stamp set is only $6.00! 

I know everyone is sliding into Fall cardmaking, I mean, I am too! However, the ocean, sky and sand were created by God Almighty and has no limitations to the four seasons. Unless of course, you count hurricane season! As I said, this is an inspiration card and my hope is that you are inspired!

(FTC Disclosure: as an affiliate for various companies in the craft industry, I will receive a small commission for purchases made through my convenient affiliate links, at no additional cost to you.)

 

Let me start by saying, there is no rhyme or reason behind my color choices. I simply start sifting through my inks and just start picking. I will say, I did have in mind for more of an early evening sky transitioning into a night sky theme. 

My inks for the sky are all Catherine Pooler:

Cove Blue, Frosted, Pebble and Slate

My sea also uses CP inks - Cove Blue and Sea Glass

My beach is Scrapbook.com hybrid ink in Leather 

Because this is an inspirational card, I wanted to also create some beams of light shining down from the Heavens. I used my mint tape to create a masked area (beam) so I could ink blend with white pigment ink.

If you try this, make sure you prep your tape if the ink on your cardstock is fresh and not completely dry. I generally lay the tape across my arm to pick up oils from my skin and help prevent the tape from sticking to my surface. Even so, you still need to carefully peel when removing the tape. It's best to have a dry surface but if you're too impatient like myself, these tricks help to avoid pulling up some of your inked surface and you don't want that to happen after all the gorgeous work you put in!

I also added paint splatters to my sky and a bit on the ocean. I see now that one splatter landed squarely on my sentiment, the word "Let". How the heck did that even happen? I laid a trimmed piece of cardstock across my stamped sentiment before splattering, haha.

I also added some glitter glue across the tops of some of my clouds, and also on the ocean. Because, why not? Never hurts to add a little sparkle, if you have some on hand and I have plenty!

All of my elements are adhered flat and my sentiment was stamped directly onto my inked card panel using my stamp positioner. I also chose a dark blue paper as the backdrop to my inked panel.

Let me know if you have any questions. I can't recommend the Be The Light stamp set enough. I'll be using it over and over. It has so many great, encouraging words of faith, lyrics to one of my favorite songs, and the scripture verse that I used above.

As always, I appreciate you using my affiliate links when you browse or shop. It allows Erin to see how customer traffic arrives to her site, and if you decide to make a purchase, I do receive a small commission, a few cents per dollar. Every little bit helps though! There is no additional cost to you, for using my links so thank you for doing so!

I hope you have a fabulous rest of the week! Let me know if you have any questions in the comment section. Or, you can leave a kind word if you wish! Hugs!

Terri

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Artis Glue Shop at: Scrapbookcom	Exclusive Blending Brushes - Small - 3 pc Shop at: Scrapbookcom	Rose Quartz Misti Stamp Positioner Shop at: Scrapbookcom	White Pigment Ink Shop at: Scrapbookcom
Catherine Pooler Ink Pad - Pebble Shop at: Scrapbookcom	Catherine Pooler Ink Pad - Slate Shop at: Scrapbookcom	Sunset Beach Layering Stencil Set - 8 pc. Shop at: Erin Lee Creative	Spellbinders Splatter White Shop at: Scrapbookcom
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Possibilities

 It's the start of a new year and, with it, comes a time for reflection; reflection on the past year and hope for what the new year might bring.  Do you make resolutions?  I don't.  What I do though, is set goals.  I've always been goal oriented and I can honestly say that every time I've set a goal, I have achieved it.  The problem I have with resolutions, is that they are based, in my opinion, on setting one's self up for failure.  Not only myself, but in those around me, I've witnessed time and again, the inability to turn a resolution into an accomplishment; whether it be to lose weight, advance in your professional life, save money.....and so forth. 

A goal, however, is a whole other animal.  According to my research, there are varying opinions on the differences between a resolution and a goal.  My experience leads me to believe that setting goals - actual, achievable goals, is the key to making real, true change in one's life.

Last year was an amazing year for me.   I realized a goal which has impacted me in ways that I never expected.  I never doubted that it would happen, and I shouldn't have been surprised when it did.

Let me briefly share the changes that took place in just one year:

1.  Six months after I started my own personal craft blog, I was asked to join two friends in forming a new, fun crafty site.  Although, it's not for profit, it is for fun!  Mountain Plains Crafters.  Look it up.

2.  Two months later:  I find out that the Craft and Hobby Association is having a big trade show in Atlanta, GA, just 2 short hours from where I live.  I'm not a member.  I'm not a big craft company.  I have no business even thinking about going.  But, I did.  I thought, and thought and thought some more.  Then, I decided to go on a campaign of sorts; a quest.  I called it, "The Quest for CHA".  (Look in my archives from June 2014)  I blogged about this quest for almost 2 months, campaigning to get in, in any way, shape and/or form.  I offered to set up tables, lay power cords...whatever it took to earn my keep.

I guess the powers-that-be, liked my quest.  I got the email, and then, the all-important phone call inviting me to attend.  But, not only was I invited to attend, I was asked to be the Guest Blogger and the Show Photographer.  A far cry from expecting to sweep floors.  It was a wonderful adventure and a life lesson in many ways.

3.  In turn, the experience has led to numerous opened doors and other opportunities.  I've made  connections, networked and formed relationships that will stay with me for as long as I choose to stay connected to the world in which I now find myself.  My year ended with more freelance blogging for several different companies.  Intentional goals obtained, specifically, for the learning experience and, to help me expand and grow in the crafty realm.

So what about 2015?  A lot of bloggers are sharing their "word" for the new year.  I would have to say that my word is "possibilities"; possibilities for what lies ahead - the new roads I might travel,  whether it be the world wide web or Interstate 20.

And yes, I have already set some goals for this year, not resolutions. 

 I plan to achieve, not fail.  

Goal #1 - Get on the design team of a major company.  I have much to learn.  Surround yourself with the best, and achieve maximum results.  I believe that.

Goal #2 - Turn a profit on my blog.  It's been very slow going.  I've recently joined some affiliate programs and am working towards that goal.  Time is a factor and I hope to spend more time learning the in's and out's.  I'm learning from those who have the answers.  Joining experienced blogger groups has been invaluable in learning and taking the steps to move forward.

Goal #3 - This goal is 2-fold.  I want to go back to a CHA trade show, next time as a member.  They now have a blogger membership.  Yes!  Now, I just need to have a profitable blog to justify the yearly membership fee.  I'm working on that too.  

I have a motto and my family is well familiar with this motto:

"If you don't ask, you don't get."  If you don't try, you'll never know.  So try.  And don't be surprised when the answer is yes.

#CHA #CHASHOW #cre8time

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