Dove of Hope - watercolor technique

 

This amazing card is so easy to make and yet so elegant. There is a YouTube video by Beth Hill Rush that shows you step by step how to make. Thank you Beth for the awesome card and techniques. The supplies I used will be listed below since I did change a few things. I will also write out instructions below. I was amazed how well you can tell the difference between the white card front and the Dove. I used Shimmery White on the dove and our Fluid 101 watercolor paper for the card front. Here is a list of the supplies I used. 

All supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted

Stamps: Dove of Hope

Ink: VersaMark and Misty Moonlight

Ink Refills: Misty Moonlight, Balmy Blue and Highland Heather.

Paper: Misty Moonlight and Whisper White cardstock, Silver Foil, Fluid 101 Watercolor paper and                 Shimmery White
Accessories: Stamp, Cut and Emboss machine, Magnetic Cutting Plate, Detailed Doves dies, Simply             Scored scoring tool, Paper trimmer, Paper snips, Tear & Tape, Silver embossing powder, Heat tool,         Water painters, Silver metallic pearls. Tombo Multi purpose liquid glue, Simply Shammy, Stampin'         Scrub, Stamparatus, Stampin' Dimensionals, Take Your Pick tool, Embossing Buddy (retired)                 Watercolor palette (not Stampin' Up!) I also used Ornate Layer dies*

Instructions:

Card Base: Misty Moonlight 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4", Silver Foil 4" x 5 1/4" (*I used the Ornate Layer die in the         center to die cut a piece to use on another project later, since you only see a small portion of the            silver), Watercolor paper 5" x 3 3/4"

Inside panel: Whisper White 4" X 5 1/4"

Dove: Shimmery White 

Place one drop of ink refill in lid of ink pad or in separate wells on a watercolor palette. Using a Sharpie I labeled each color (You can remove the sharpie writing later with paper towel and hand sanitizer. 

Lay the Tear & Tape on Watercolor paper where you want your color to go. Hold in place and use largest Water painter wet the entire circle, squeezing the water painter to keep it really wet. You can now remove the tear tape. Use the Medium water painter and squeeze a drop of water in each well with re-inker. Pick up ink and touch near the edge of the wet circle and ink will run, keep adding color until you have the desired amount. Squeeze water painter over your Stampin' Scrub to get wet and wipe off color before moving on to the next color. I did the Balmy Blue first the the Highland Heather and the Misty Moonlight last. Set aside to dry.

Die cut the Dove body and two of both detail and solid wings. I added liquid glue to solid portion and left the rest unglued. Glue one wing to back of body upward and one to front between the back wing and tail of body. 

When your watercolor paper is completely dry  rub where sentiment will go with embossing buddy or dryer sheet. Stamp sentiment in VersaMark and pout on Silver Embossing Power. Tap off excess back into container. I store my embossing powder in a plastic sandwich size container. If you keep yours in original container use a scrap of paper to catch excess power and bend to make a funnel to pour back into container. Heat with Heat tool until shiny. Do not over heat as you can scorch your paper. 

Add silver and water color paper to card front. Add dove with Stampin' Dimensionals. Using the Take Your Pick tool pick up and place three Silver Metallic pearls to card. 

I placed the dove and sentiment both on my Stamparatus for perfect placement and stamped on Whisper White panel in Misty Moonlight. Then glued to inside of the card. Add the small dove also to back tap of envelope if desired. 

Whale swinging card

Love that the whale on this card swings back and forth. Here is the video I cased this card from: https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/swingingtentcard/?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=.

I made the following changes: 1. I did not make it a tent card. 2. I turned the brad because I did not like the back showing. 3. I used the Whale of a Time designer series paper, putting the cut out portion on the inside. 4. I changed the sentiment. I left off the ribbon and embellishments. I used a turtle from the designer paper instead of stamping it. 5. I used Pretty Peacock as my card base. Pretty Peacock is not used in the paper but I feel is coordinate beautifully. I also stamped my whale in Pretty Peacock. 

All supplies used are current Stampin' Up! except for the mini brad and 1/8" hole punch, both are retired products. 

Products used:    Available in my on line store (except brad and 1/8" hole punch)                       

Stamps: Whale Done

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Paper: Pretty Peacock and Whisper White cardstock, Whale of a Time designer series paper and Window sheets. 

Accessories: Whale Builder punch (available in a bundle with the Whale Done stamp set), Stamp, Cut and Embossing machine, Magnetic cutting plate, Layering Ovals dies, Paper Trimmer, Snips, Tombo Multi Liquid glue, Stampin' Seal+, Simply Scored scoring tool, Acrylic Block, Banners Pick a punch. 

Note: Glue designer paper to card front adding glue just around the outside edges and die cut out oval. You do not want the cardstock glued to the inside oval as it will be to bulky. Close card front for correct placement of the inside oval. 

Natures Beauty and Mountain Air Z fold card

This deer from Natures Beauty has always been a favorite of mine. Look at these die cut trees from the Majestic Mountain dies, are they not amazing? I also stamped some trees using the Mountain Air stamp set. Except for not gluing my trees on straight, I think this card is pretty awesome. All products used in the card are from Stampin' Up! and available on my online store. Supplies used and instructions are listed below. 

Supplies used: 

Stamp: Natures Beauty, Mountain Air and Many Mates. 

Ink: Shaded Spruce, Garden Green and Early Espresso

Paper: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso and Crumb Cake cardstock. In Good Taste designer series paper. 

Accessories: Stamp, Cut and Embossing machine, Majestic Mountain dies, Trimmer, Paper snips, Simply Scored scoring tool, (If I had used my Stamparatus my Its your day stamp would have been straight), Silicone craft sheet, Multi purpose liquid glue, Stampin' dimensionals, Bone folder, Water Painters

Directions: 

1. Cut card base11" x 4.25" using Early Espresso card stock. Score at 2.75" and 5 1/2". Cust second piece at and second piece 10" x 3.25" and score at 4" and 7".

2. Cut one piece 5 1/4" x 4" and two 2 1/2" x 4" using Designer Series paper. 

3. Cut two pieces of Very Vanilla at 3" x 2.75" and one at 3" x 3.75"

4. Die cut three trees using the Majestic Mountain dies and shaded Spruce cardstock. Hint: Use the Silicone craft mat to keep glue from getting on your table. 

5. Stamp deer using Early Espresso ink onto Crumb Cake cardstock. Decide where you deer and die cut trees will go and stamp trees behind the deer using Shaded Spruce on Vanilla cardstock. stamping off some for depth. Using Garden Green ink pad and Water Painters do a color wash along the bottom for grass. 

6. Glue trees letting the tops go off the top of the cardstock. Hint: Use the Silicone craft mat to keep glue from getting on your table. Add Deer using Stampin' Dimensionals. 

7. Stamp desired sentiment using the Stamparatus. I recomment stamping in the Early Espresso instead the of Shaded Spruce I used. 

8. Glue Designer series paper to card. Add Vanilla stamped pieces to 10" piece of Early Espresso. Fold like a Z. Fold back card base to also make a Z. Place glue on the Vanilla piece with the Happy Birthday sentiment on it and attach to card base making sure to position it down low enough that the trees do no extent over card base. Glue panel with deer to front panel making sure to only add glue to section that will be attached. A portion of it will be free standing (see photo below). You are finished. This is a standard A2 card and fits into the Stampin' Up! medium size envelopes. 

Way to Goat spinner card

I wanted to make a spinner card and was going through my stamps looking for an image to spin when I came across the Way to Goat stamp set. I think it looks like this goat is dancing so it was perfect for a spinner. Then I started looking for sentiments, and realized the perfect sentiment were right in the same stamp set. This card is so easy to make and with a sale on designer paper the entire month of October it really makes this card perfect. I chose not to color him in but just do some gray shadows following the artists lines. I will post below the products used and step by step instructions. All products used are available on my online store. 

Supplies used: 

Stamps: Way to Goat and Itty Bitty Greetings

Ink: Momento black

Stampin' Blends: Light and Dark Smokey Slate

Paper: Whisper White and Garden Green cardstock, Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Stampin' Cut Emboss machine, Magnetic Cutting Plate, Layering Ovals Framelits dies, Trimmer, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Silicone Craft Sheet, Foam Adhesive strips, Tombo multi liquid glue, Bone folder, Paper snips, Linen Thread, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Simply Shammy

Instructions:

1. Cut Garden Green cardstock in half to 4 /12" x 11. Score at 5 1/2" and 2 3/4"

2. Cut two different patterns from the Forever Greenery Designer Series paper 4 1/4" x 2 3/4". Glue to front of the card lining up at the score line. Trim if necessary. Cut a second piece of the pattern at the bottom 1" x 4". Set aside.

3. Use the two largest ovals from the Layering Ovals Framelits dies die cut two Garden Green frames by cutting both dies at the same time, making sure they are lined up. Take the smaller of the two used and die cut an oval from the front of the card. Make sure you open your card so you don't cut through the back. Start your oval 1/2" to 3/4" from the top. 

4. Using scraps stamp one goat using Momento Tuxedo Black ink. Reink and stamp a second time on the Silicone craft sheet. Immediatly place second scrap of white on top of stamped image and rub to transfer ink. Be sure to hold with one hand while rubbing with the other to prevent slipping. Using the dark Smokey Slate Stampin' Blend color the horns, use the light Smokey Slate Stampin' Blend to go over all the artists lines on the goat. Fussy cut goats. 

5. Put a piece of tear tape down the middle on the back side of each goat and the top and bottom of one of your frames in the center.  Place a piece of Linen thread extending from top of frame to bottom making sure it is tight and cut off. Add a piece of Tear tape over thread to secure. Lay one goat down centering it on your string, making sure it has room to turn. Add liquid glue to goat. Place second goat lining it up with first making sure to expose the tear tape. 

6. Glue frame with goat to card making sure only to put adhesive that is below the score line. 

7. Cut a piece of Whisper White 4" x 1 3/4" and stamp inside greetings. Using a scrap stamp greeting for the front of card and dog ear by hand or using the Banners Pick a Punch featured in the Holiday catalog. 

8. Attach front sentiment using Stampin' Dimensionals or Foam Adhesive strips. Attach designer series paper above the white using Foam Adhesive strips making sure no white shows when the card is closed. This piece must be popped up for card to stand as pictured in the second photo. 

9. Wind goat up and place in the envelope. It will spin when recipient pulls it out. 

Playful Pets slimline cat and dog card

Two great cards and neither use any stamps or ink! Shocking I know. But I really love these cards. I tried to find the cards I cased but couldn't, if I find them later I will edit and give credit where credit is due. What is funny is that I saw these cards, made them and then looked at the cards I was inspired by and we used the same cats and dogs. Great minds think alike, right? I did use different paper for my background and I always have to add something to the inside. I did fussy cut the cats and dogs and popped them up. Also the cute words on both cards were cut from a sheet of the paper. The inside is a great place to use a dog from the designer paper that has been cut off on the edge of the paper. I think it is still adorable. For the cat card I opted for a ball of yarn from the paper I used as the background. There are stamps and dies that match this paper but I did not use them on these cards.

All items to make these cards are from Stampin' Up! and available on my online store. And the great news is this month (October 2020) the paper is 15% off. Check it out here: www.Janetloves2stamp.stampinup.net

Supplies used:

Paper: Playful Pets Designer Series Paper, Whisper White cardstock, Real Red cardstock (dog) and Early Espresso cardstock (cat)

Accessories: Paper trimmer, Simply Scored scoring tool, Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals.

Cutting Instructions:

card base (red or espresso): 8 1/2" x 7"; score at 3 1/2"

Designer Paper and White for inside: 8 1/4" x 3 1/4"

Mats (red or espresso): 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Mats (white): 2 1/4" x 2 1/4"

 

Designer Series Paper Sale

 Contact me to order or for more information. Or you can order on my on line store at www.Janetloves2stamp.StampinUp.net

Have a Hoot owl on Round Tin

These awesome round tins are in the current Holiday catalog. With a size of 3 3/4" x 1 1/4" there is plenty of room to treats for your favorite goblin. I cased this topper with a minor change using the Have a Hoot bundle. The layering round circle dies fit perfect on this tin. I used a sponge dauber to sponge Pumpkin Pie and Bumblebee on the white background. Stamped the Owl with Momento Black on white circle and scrap. Colored the owl on the scrap with Stampin blends, die cut and popped up with Stampin Dimensionals. I colored the moon with the dark Daffodil. The owl with the light and dark Crumb Cake, his wings with light and dark Rich Razzleberry, his feet with dark Crumb Cake and the branch with Light Soft Suede. I also sponged Daffodil around the die cuts on the white areas. I then added the Black glittered organdy ribbon on the side using Tear & Tape. All items used in this project are available in my on line store at www.Janetloves2stamp.StampinUp.net

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Have a Hoot

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Bumblebee and Pumpkin Pie 

Stampin' Blends: light and dark Daffodil Delight, light and dark Crumb Cake, light and dark Rich Razzleberry, light Soft Suede. 

Paper: Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White

Accessories Stamp, Cut and Emboss machine, Magnetic Cutting Plate, Peek-A-Hoot dies, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers, Black Glittered Organdy ribbon, Tear & Tape, Round Tins