Posts Tagged ‘Circles Framelits Dies’
Hello My Friend
The colors and patterns in the It's My Party Designer Series Paper Stack are so delightful. Their fun and energizing designs fit any celebration. Using strips of the various schemes will preserve your stash. You know I'm a paper hoarder so this is very important to me.
Finally & you know it. I'm listening to Neil Diamond as I write this post:
♫ Hello my friends hello
I just called to let you know
I think about you every night
When I'm here alone
And your there at home
Hello ♫
Inspired by: Kathy Kartak
Global Design Project Challenge
Today's card was a challenge for me. I couldn't locate anything to copy in my normal surfing paces so I decided I would try something original–a true rarity for me. I knew the paper I wanted to use and the color palate but as it happens so often, I was coming up blank with any ideas. So I looked to the GDP challenge blog for inspiration. The GDP is a relatively new blog and I have been watching it for several weeks. I didn't get my card done in time to play along but the fact that I even tried it is a miracle within itself. Here is the design and what I came up with:
Lots of Joy
It Takes a Lot of Steps to Make a Big Hit
I saw the title of this post on a Polaroid marketing page. I believe this is a Polaroid camera. At least it looks like the one my Uncle Chris had back in the day. Either way, the slogan is very fitting for this card as well; Lots of steps of grunging, sponging & layering to make a Big Hit.
Inspired by: Sandi MacIver
Non-Stampin' UP: Dies by Dave
Timeless Elegance
At July stamp camp one of my customers mentioned that she would be needing an anniversary card. I recall seeing a beautiful card designed by Amy Koenders and thought it would be the perfect card for an anniversary and versatile enough for any other occassion. I always try to use card designs that can be used for multiple occassions so that my customers needs are met.
Bokeh, Bokeh
Talk about a fun technique. The bokeh (BOH-kay) technique is a photography term. The lense of the camera blurs the background with circular highlights to focus on the subject. Or something like that. The background is first sponged randomly with three colors of ink onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock until the cardstock is completely covered. To make the circles, make a template using Window Sheets and the 3 smallest circle framlets. Then use a sponge dauber with white craft ink to add the circles.
This is so cool and your card is like snowflakes. No one card is alike. Note how the bling pulls your eye to the sentiment. Its awesome!
Inspired by: Diane Dimich & Frenchie
Bokeh Technique
Little Baby Bumblebee
This little baby is as perfect for a Bundle of Joy.
Inspired by: Andi Potler
Little Baby Bumblebee
