Hope everyone's had a great week. It's been a week of being a bachelorette for me -- really quiet around here and just a little strange.
It's also been a week of card-making firsts -- three to be exact!
First #1: Stamping on Ribbon
I've been tweaking a 2012 birthday card -- to give to friends during the year and to sell at the annual McGraw-Hill Holiday Craft Show. This year's design features a cupcake and the sentiment "Make a Wish".
Lo and behold, I came across the most adorable "make a wish" stamp -- which got me to wondering if I could stamp a sentiment on a ribbon.
So, while I was working on Father's Day cards with that adorable Bo Bunny Konstrukt paper, I pulled out a "Thinking of You" stamp and a white ribbon. I was actually quite pleased with the results.
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| Sentiment Stamped on Ribbon Paper: Bo Bunny Konstrukt Kaiser rhinestones Ink: StazOn jet black |
While the stamping turned out very nicely, I'm not loving the glue dots peeking through the ribbon. So, this card still needs a little work before it gets my OWH stamp of approval. Any suggestions about the adhesive issue here?
First #2: A Cool Distress Background
I'm sure anyone taking Tim Holtz's online card class has just been amazed by the whole experience. What a talent!
Since I don't have many Distress Inks, no stains, no markers -- yes, I know, woe is me -- I haven't tried many of the homework assignments. But, I did have just what I needed for Day 7's homework. And, the result was spectacular! There is no way to describe how gorgeous this background is. When the sun shines on it, it shimmers and glistens just like newly fallen snow. It is just so pretty!
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| Tim's Rusted Enamel Technique: Tattered Rose, Antique Linen and Vintage Photo inks Clear Embossing Powder; Paper: Ranger Distress Core Paper Stamp: Whipper Snapper; Punch: EK Success Cupcake: hand-drawn, hand-cut, scored, and highlighted with metallic pens |
I embossed the sentiment before creating the background. I'm going to try creating the background before embossing on my next card -- just to see what difference it might make. Any advice or suggestions?
A pink/rose cupcake on blue background probably would've made more sense. But, there isn't any blue Distress Ink in my stash... at least, not yet! :)
Nonetheless, this design feels like it's getting close to being just right... And, this card's going to a friend at work who, ironically enough, gave up cupcakes -- actually all sweets -- for Lent. :)
First #3: Iris Folding
Last night, my LSS (Scrapbook Art in Lewis Center, OH) had an iris folding class. And, it was a wonderful experience! Let me start by saying that if you've been interested in trying iris folding but have been a little put off by how intricate the cards appear, go for it! The results are gorgeous and the technique is surprisingly easy.
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| Iris Folding |
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| Iris Folding |
Time for a big shout-out to the class teacher Alexandra Kimball. She was so kind, so patient, and such a great teacher. Thanks so much, Alexandra! (Turns out the Stickles worked just fine!)
Parting Thoughts
So, it's been quite a week -- a wonderful week of card-making adventures! And, I still have 3 more Tim classes to attend. :)
Not quite sure how many cards will be made this weekend. My men are returning home from a Spring Break trip. And, I'm sooooo excited to see them! :)
As always, thanks for stopping by. Happy scrappin' and have a nice weekend!
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