card design

PARTY ROCK

So.  I've had this idea in my head for the.longest.time.  The most challenging part was getting a "granite"-like texture on that solid blob.  I tried a LOT of different things, but in the end, I found just wadding up a paper napkin and dabbing it lightly against the inked up stamp was all I needed to create the effect.  *BOOYAH!*

Hand drew the facial features and used a fresh new pencil eraser to make the cheeks (2nd generation impression ). 

 

The little paint stroke "flicks" in the Abstract Paint Strokes set reminded me of tufts of grass so I went with it.  Borrowed the hat and cupcake from the Bear Ware set.  Sentiment was computer generated, trimmed out and popped up.

Tropical Tangerine Stickles are apparently headed for retirement, which is a crying shame, IMHO... It really helps set off the whole thing--it actually appears more neon in real life than is showing on screen here, which I happen to LOVE about that particular color of Stickles. 

I don't always think out-of-the-box, but when I do...

I drink Dos Equis.

KIDDING.  I AM KIDDING YOU.

I hate beer.

P.S.  If you enjoy my blog posts and weren't already aware, I'm starting to offer online workshops here on my website and the first one is listed HERE in my shop.  I'm looking forward to producing more! :)

PURE MAGIC

Is there a way to measure magic?  I don't know, really.  But the concept of a magic-ometer was something that came to me when I was developing this set and one of the first ideas I *had* to execute once I got the prototype into my hands.

I love it.  LOVE it.  LOVE IT!!!

 

The images were all stamped with black pigment ink onto watercolor paper and then heat embossed with clear embossing powder.

After watercoloring the images, I die cut them all out, and die cut more of the same shapes from 110# Neenah to stack and glue them together, turning them into thick,  "faux chipboard" embellishments.   

It's hard to tell in the pic, but I applied Stickles Glitter Glue kinda heavily on the right side of the rainbow, and then spread it out towards the left using a piece of scrap card stock as kind of a squeegee; it became thinner on the left as I did that, which I actually really liked so I didn't mess with it afterwards.

Glued on some micro clear white (they're iridescent so they reflect rainbow-ish) star sequins by HAI Supply and then sat on my hands; I think it was a good call. LOL!

UNICORN SCRATCH-OFF

Soooooo, I bet you thought those stripey looking things in the Unicorns & Rainbows Stamp Set were clouds.  They can be.  But, in my head, they were groovy hills of grass. 😆

Does that surprise you?

And, I just had to use some Scratch-off stickers I've been hoarding.  Love.those.things.  They come in a lot of different sizes (I listed them in the supplies if you're looking for one in particular); the 1 x 2"* was perfect for this project.

 

This rainbow washi tape by HAI Supply makes me giddy because of its gorgeous watercolor look!  Makes it so easy to secure a shiny new penny inside the card and it totally coordinates with the card! *fist pump*

 

I know a penny is just a penny, but there is something about a shiny copper penny that looks so much more special than any other coin to me...

Raise your hand if you shine up your pennies with a baking soda and vinegar bath like me... LOL!  

WHAT THE SHELL?

Can't help it; I love puns.  Adore cheek. This has both. •massive grin•

 

That little block of wonky scalloped lines from Wonky Backdrops is such a useful background stamp!

HOW TO:

  • Apply water-based dye inks in mint and aqua hues to the scalloped lines, mist lightly with water and impress onto quarter sheet of watercolor paper; set aside to dry.
  • Stamp seashells with black pigment ink onto watercolor paper and heat emboss with clear embossing powder.
  • Watercolor the images and diecut with coordinating dies.
  • Mount watercolor background panel to standard A-2 card front (4.25 x 5.5").
  • Die cut speech bubble ( love that thang!!! ) from white card stock and stamp sentiment with black ink.
  • Mount all die cut pieces with foam mounting tape to card as shown.
  • Embellish the conch shell with Pico Embellisher/Glossy Accents and glue on the little clear Drops; allow to dry.

Cute, sassy, done!

BOOM!!!

Have a fantasmagorical weekend!

P.S.  I have no idea where the word "fantasmagorical" originated.  I only know that as a kid, it was something my Dad would say and it always made me smile.  He still says it, and I still smile.  Good times.

 

RIGHT UP THERE

It's hard to tell in the shot, but there's a lotta glittery sparkles on this window card--it's all over the rainbow, Unicorn's mane and tail, the bottom of those poufy clouds.  I wish it were easier to capture sparkle on camera.

Used the •uber• cool Infinity Cloud dies by Hero Arts to make my window, which was then lined with a piece of tulle (instead of acetate) to float the elements on.  

 

 

Any time I see a fab basic shape like this in a nested set, it has to come live at my house.  I can't resist the potential.  I love the saying on this card (from the Pure Magic set); makes me smile--how could you not, if a friend sent you a card that said this??? I mean, come on...