Hi all! I came across this card on Pinterest that was pinned from a store's site and realized I'd never shared it on my blog! Sometimes there are so many samples that it's hard to keep track of what I've posted and what I haven't.
When I saw this set, I had no idea how insanely popular it was going be! It's such a departure from Tim's usual style that it took me awhile to figure out what to do with it. However, my deadline was crazy tight so I didn't have time to mull it over long. Thankfully, I came across a piece of cardstock that I'd used to experiment with Wendy Vecchi's Archival reinker technique (see the video HERE) and thought it was perfect.
I also had a bunch of Tim's new stencils to play with, so I used the Tiles pattern to add more texture with a Picket Fence dabber. I used the happy birthday sentiment from the Simple Sayings set and repeatedly stamped it on the background. After that, I added my bird with his little hat and stamped the perfect sentiment. So cute!
All the supplies I used can be found at Simon Say Stamp via the links below.
Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed my crazy bird! I still have more of my samples to share - I guess I need to get busy and post them! :)
Hi all! I have to tell you, I was so excited when I saw this month's tag from Tim Holtz. Not only is the plaid technique seriously cool, but he used a die I've been itching to try a technique on. Above is my card in the closed position. When it opens...
Ta da! The lid lifts off to reveal a gift card to your favorite coffee shop! How awesome is that?? Of course, anything this amazing has to come from the mind of Karen Burniston. While watching her video on how to make Rocky the Crab doff his cap, I immediately thought of all the other things that could lift off. Tim Holtz's coffee cup was the perfect die for an idea I had brewing...
Here's a quick look at how I made it. For Karen's full tutorial, see the video at the bottom of this post.
Begin by cutting a piece of manila cardstock (and you definitely want it to be Ranger's manila cs because it is extra sturdy and won't warp when inked) to 5.5" x 7.25". This will result in an A2-sized card. Score it in the center and add a piece of green Kraft Core'dinations to the right side. Flip the card over and cut using Karen Burniston's Rectangle Pull card, nesting the smaller rectangle die in the center to create a frame.
Fold the card as shown. By adding the green cardstock, you create a contrasting frame when the card is closed. I initially had a clear plastic frame in the window, but the cup ended up being too bulky so I removed it. Create your coffee cup according to Tim's tutorial.
Ink your stencil. Since I didn't have the new ink pad that Tim used, I substituted Distress Minis and they worked great!
Open the card and create the plaid pattern. I love this look!!
While stamping the plaid, also stamp a small scrap of manila - the waste from the rectangle frame works perfectly. Cut the swivel mechanism (included in the Rectangle Pull Card set) from the scrap and adhere it as shown. Determine where your cup will go and then add a slit in the card behind the top of the cup to slide a gift card into. Adhere the cup, along with a straw. I didn't have a green straw, so I used my Spectrum Noir markers to color a clear one. Next, attach the lid to the spinner and you're set!
Nothing beats a video when trying to show the dimension and action of a Pop it Ups card! How fun is that lid lifting off? I'm sure your mind is racing with all the other things that can pop up!
A coffee-themed card deserves some coordinating gifts, right? For my son's birthday, we gave him a French press and a few other gifts to go with it - I've been waiting for the perfect time to share the pics! Tim's Freshly Brewed Blueprint stamps plus kraft paper from the dollar store makes such cute wrapping paper!
The Dollar Tree just happened to have the perfect colored twine too. Starbucks green! :)
Watch Karen's video to get detailed instructions on how to achieve this pop-up action. I know you're going to want to try this! She also has another adorable card using this technique HERE.
All the supplies I used can be found at Simon Says Stamp via the links below. Have fun shopping!
Hi all! Last year, I was thrilled to be the first guest artist at the brand new Mixed Media Monthly Challenge blog. Fast forward to one year later and I'm back again for their anniversary! To celebrate, this month's theme is to use any of the challenge themes from the past year. The month I was a guest the theme was spray inks, so I decided to revisit that. I used some of my favorite things - dies from Eileen Hulls, misters from DecoArt, and embellishments from Tim Holtz. Here's a quick tutorial for this pretty, shabby box:
Begin by cutting two large label shapes from thin chipboard using Eileen Hull's Ornamental Labels die, and two of the long connecting pieces using Eileen's Make it 3D die. Trim off a segment from each end of one of the connecting strips.
Cut all the tabs but one from one side of the connecting strips as shown. Fold the tabs on the other edge and adhere to one of the labels, creating a box (you'll be piecing two together to make a strip long enough to completely cover the base).
Cover the box with vintage French book pages. Cut a frame using the label die and adhere it to the remaining large chipboard label. This will be the top of the box. Paint everything with DecoArt white gesso.
Spray the box top and bottom with various DecoArt Media misters. Rub DecoArt gold paint on the frame. Add embellishments as shown. Finish the box by adhering the top to the tab at the back of the box.
After my box was finished I decided I wanted to create a coordinating necklace to give as a gift. I used Eileen's new flower die and cut layers from aluminum flashing. I inked each piece with Versamark and covered them with white embossing powder. After melting the ep, I colored each layer using alcohol ink. I connected the layers, then attached a chain and was done!
Eileen's Make it 3D is really such a cool die. It can turn just about any die you own into a box. There are so many fun things you can do with it! And those DecoArt misters are so gorgeous. I wish you could see how pretty this is in real life!
The supplies I used can be found at Scrapbook.com and Amazon via the links below.
Thanks so much for stopping by today. Be sure and visit the Mixed Media Monthly blog and check out all the wonderful artwork by the other guest artists and the MMM team. Tons of inspiration!
