Use Creative Medium Background for a Stunning card

Use Creative Medium Background for a Stunning Card

 

 

I am always searching for new ways to use supplies and tools.  Creative Medium comes in many colors, but the Iridescent Green creates stunning results on black paper.  The use of an Embossing Folder helps the layers of the iridescent effect really shine.  A few layered stamped images and I have a beautiful sympathy card to send to a dear friend.  

 

Skill: Beginner

 

Time: 1 hour plus dry time

 

Directions:

 

Step 1:

 

Cover a section of black paper (with or without texture) with a thin layer of Creative Medium in Iridescent Green.  I used Imagine's Squeegee to spread the layer across the paper.  The rubber edge was very helpful to get a thin even layer.  Set aside to dry, possibly overnight.  After it is dry it will still have a slightly rubbery texture.

Step 2:

 

Trim a section of the paper to 4" x 5 1/4" and pressure emboss with Sizzix Tropical Paisley Embossing Folder.  You can really see the detail in this photo.

Step 3:

Layer stamp the Hero Arts Hibiscus and leaves images.  Start with the lightest ink first.  For the Hibiscus--Radiant Neon Electric Yellow, Memento Cantaloupe, Memento Tangelo, and Versa Fine Habanero.  The leaves are stamped in Memento Bamboo Leaves and Northern Pine.  The images are die cut twice more from white and layered under matching die cuts with OnPoint glue.

Step 4:

 

The sentiment from Unity Stamp Company is stamped in Versa Fine Habanero then heat embossed with Iridescent Embossing powder.  (Not shown) The image is die cut with Lawn Cuts Everyday Sentiments die.  One end is trimmed off square.  The banner is inked with an ink dauber and Radiant Neon Electric Yellow.  The edges are inked with Memento Cantaloupe. 

Step 5:

 

Ink the edges of a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card with Radiant Neon Electric Yellow ink with an ink dauber.

 

 

 

Step 6:

 

 

The layers are adhered together with Tear It! Tape.  It adheres well with the textured layers of the card.  The two Hibiscus flower are lifted a bit with dimensional foam adhesive.

Imagine

• Creative Medium Iridescent Green
• Imagine Squeegee
• Radiant Neon Electric Yellow
• Memento--Cantaloupe, Tangelo, Bamboo Leaves, Northern Pines
• Versa Fine Habenero
• Tear It! Tape
• Ink Dauber
  

Other

• Black and white cardstock
• Sizzix Tropical Paisley Embossing Folder
• Stamp Platform
• Heat Embossing Gun
• Hero Arts Hibiscus C1868
• Unity Stamp Company "beautiful life, blessed memories"
• Lawn Cuts Die Everyday Sentiments
• Dimensional Foam Adhesive

A quick Birthday Card for Anything Goes at Retro Rubber

Time for another Anything Goes! Challenge at Retro Rubber, always a fan favorite.  I decided to make a quick card, not necessary clean, but simple!

My son recently had a birthday, and this challenge was perfect to make a quick card to help him celebrate!  Actually the only stamps used on this card are Stampabilities Vintage Type 96 pc from 2019, as they were the perfect size to fit the balloons which are very retro!

• The birthday background is created with white cardstock that is pressure embossed with Darice's Birthday Collage embossing folder.
• A brayer is inked up with ink from the Kaleidacolor Blue Breeze pad and then inked over the raised areas of the card background.  Using a brayer helps avoid getting ink in the "valley" parts of the background.
  
• The balloons are die cut from white cardstock using Quickutz balloon dies from about 2000!  I kept the white highlight piece and placed it back in the balloon later on.
• The numbers are stamped in Memento Luxe Wedding White and heat embossed with white embossing powder.  I selected a color from the hues on the Kaleidacolor Blue Breeze and used an ink dauber to ink up the balloons to match the background.
• The card base inked with an ink dauber from the same hues of the card background from the Kaleidacolor Blue Breeze iink pad.
• The balloons are assembled with foam adhesive on the back to hold the white sections in place.  Before removing the adhesive to place the balloons on the card, craft thread is tied to the balloons for strings.  The tails of the strings are adhered to the back of the card background.
• The card background is adhered to the card base.  

The is a super quick card to put together, and still was fun to coordinate all the blues using one ink pad!

 CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

• We require stamps older than one year.  If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
• New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
• Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
• Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery.   Use keyword RRCB183.  No backlinking. 
• Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date. 
• Enter as many times as you like. 
• Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 10 challenges.  Entries linked to more than 10 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
• If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment.   Thank you for understanding.
• Turn off Word Verification.  We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

 Thanks so much for stopping by, remember your comments are always appreciated!

Flower Power

Spring should be fully sprung in most areas of the Northern Hemisphere.  We are at a higher altitude so it takes a bit longer for my spring flowers to really bloom.  I do have a Wild Rose Bush (more like a tree) that inspired my Flower Power card for Retro Rubber Challenge.  Please do stop by the blog and see the beautiful cards the team has created!  

 

I choose a favorite set, Technique Tuesday's Wild Rose from 2016 to create my card.  I have used it in many ways, but my favorite way is to heat emboss and then water color the roses.

• Using a smaller rubber brayer the background is inked on an A-2 size (4 1/4 x 5 1/2") card base.  Memento Angel Pink was inked first using the brayer in different directions on the card.  The brayer was cleaned then Memento Pear Tart was inked in the white spaces, allowing for a little bit of blending.
• The Scalloped oval is die cut with Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals large and the outer edge is inked in Memento Luxe Pear Tart with an ink blusher.
• Spellbinders Ovals Large is used to back the flowers.  White cardstock is die cut, then Darice Basket Weave Embossing Folder raised areas was inked with Memento Angel Pink to pressure emboss the design into the cardstock.  Cutting the die shape before pressure embossing keeps the design crisp and clean.
• The flowers are stamped in Versa Clair Nocturne and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  Memento Dual Tip Marker in Angel Pink, Rose Bud, and Pear Tart are scribbled on the craft mat.  Ink Potion #9 dilutes the ink to allow a shaded watercolor effect on the flowers and leaves.
• The sentiment Get Well Wishes is stamped in Versa Clair Nocturne and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. Memento Luxe Rose Bud is used ink the sentiment.
• The layers are adhered together, with the sentiment popped up with dimension foam adhesive.  

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Do join us and ink up a beloved stamp OR one that needs some inky love and create your own Flower Power project. 

CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

• We require stamps older than one year.  If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
• New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
• Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
• Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery.   Use keyword RRCB182.  No backlinking. 
• Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date. 
• Enter as many times as you like. 
• Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 10 challenges.  Entries linked to more than 10 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
• If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment.   Thank you for understanding.
• Turn off Word Verification.  We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.