Feb 10, 2014 | 2014, Techniques |
On the third Thursday of each month, I hold my Technique Lover’s Class and we make three different cards or projects using the same technique. In January, we learned the Faux Silk technique, and this is one of the cards we made. We started by taking a piece of white tissue paper (the stuff you use for gift wrapping). We inked the Chart stamp from Stampin’ Up’s The Open Sea in Sahara Sand and stamped it on the tissue paper twice. Then we stamped the Ship image in Midnight muse. Next, we crumpled the stamped piece into a tiny little wad – fun! Carefully opening the paper back up, we adhered it to a piece of Sahara Sand cardstock that was completely coated with Anywhere Glue Stick. A little Washi Tape around the edges and some mini brads completed the framed look.
Here’s a closer look at the Faux Silk panel:
The Open Sea is one of my favorite go-to sets for creating those masculine cards. It can be used for so many occasions! Head on over to my online store and add this one to your library – you won’t regret it!
Would you like to join us for our next Technique Lover’s Class? We meet at 7:00 pm at my house on the third Thursday of the month. C’mon over!
Stamps: The Open Sea (Wood #128454 $26.95, Clear #123032 $18.95) Bring On The Cake (Wood #128490 $38.95, Clear #121958 $27.95)
Cardstock: Midnight Muse, Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand
Ink: Sahara Sand, Midnight Muse
Accessories: Stripes Embossing Folder (#123128 $7.95); Mini Brads (#122941 $5.50) Washi Tape (retired-Season of Style) Dimensionals
Feb 7, 2014 | 2014, Sale-A-Bration, Tutorials |
During last week’s blog hop, I posted this card and promised to write a tutorial on how I made the twine flowers.
I’m happy to tell you that I’ve just finished the tutorial and you can now download it! Here you go:
Twine Flowers Tutorial
I’d love to see what you make with these flowers – e-mail a photo of your project to barb@beelinestamping.com!
Feb 4, 2014 | 2014, Sale-A-Bration |
I have to admit that when I first set eyes on this year’s Sale-A-Bration catalog, I wasn’t all that impressed with the Sweet Sorbet DSP. However, after starting to work with it, I’m finding that I’m really starting to love it! It’s got just enough floral to satisfy the girly in me, while the other patterns and colors are challenging me to make them work to my satisfaction.
This card was a double challenge. I only have the Banner Blast stamp set, but I wanted to incorporate some florals into the mix. I solved the problem by fussy cutting some of the images from a sheet of Sweet Sorbet DSP!
Here’s a close-up – cute, eh? I like the mix of textures with the cork embellishments. Didn’t think I’d like playing with them either! I surprised me…
Here’s what I used:
Paper: Pool Party Cardstock (122924 $6.95), Sweet Sorbet DSP (133521 Free w/$50 order)
Ribbon: 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch Trim in Pistachio Pudding (130020 $8.95)
Stamps: Banner Blast (133551 Free w/$50 order)
Accessories: Banner Punch (133519 Free w/$50 order); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430 $3.95) and Rhinestones Basic Jewels (119246 $4.95)
I’m off to work on the tutorial for the Twine Flowers from Saturday’s card – I’ll have it up for you in a day or two!
Thanks for visiting!
~ B
On the third Thursday of each month, I hold my Technique Lover’s Class and we make three different cards or projects using the same technique. In January, we learned the Faux Silk technique, and this is one of the cards we made. We started by taking a piece of white tissue paper (the stuff you use for gift wrapping). We inked the Chart stamp from Stampin’ Up’s The Open Sea in Sahara Sand and stamped it on the tissue paper twice. Then we stamped the Ship image in Midnight muse. Next, we crumpled the stamped piece into a tiny little wad – fun! Carefully opening the paper back up, we adhered it to a piece of Sahara Sand cardstock that was completely coated with Anywhere Glue Stick. A little Washi Tape around the edges and some mini brads completed the framed look.
The Open Sea is one of my favorite go-to sets for creating those masculine cards. It can be used for so many occasions! Head on over to my online store and add this one to your library – you won’t regret it!
