23 May 2013

Jigsaw Card

Hi everyone!
 
Today I am sharing a new project for DominoART Challenge #4
Anything Goes. 
This is my inspiration piece as a DominoArt's Team Member!
 
 



Supplies used:
White cardstock
Jigsaw Pieces
Scotch Quick-dry Adhesive
Face Swirl Stamp
Onyx Black Momento Ink
Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Tea Dye
Quickie Glue Pen
Crystal Glitter Ultra Fine by Stampendous
Cosmic Shimmer, Black Pearl pva
Washy Tape, black and white from Hobby Craft

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1. Cut white cardstock to same size as jigsaw then using Scotch Quick-Dry Adhesive stick the pieces together.

2.  Using the face swirl stamp ink with Onyx Black Momento Ink and stamp onto jigsaw.

3.  To colour I used Distress Ink, Tea Dye using the Inkssentials Ink Tool, I then spritzed with water and using a kitchen towel rolled over the ink to lift off to give a more faded look.

4.  With the Quick-Dry Adhesive I placed the jigsaw onto cardstock , but first I placed the black and white Washy Tape onto the card.

5.  Using the Quickie Glue Pen I applied onto the swirls of the hair then covered over with Crystal Glitter, Ultra Fine by Stampendous.

6.  I added Cosmic Shimmer Black Pearl pva to the bottom of the card.

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Val S.
 

18 May 2013

Domino Pendant

Hi everyone!
 
Today I am sharing a second project my Domino Pendant that I have entered into DominoArt's 15 Days of Half-O-ween!
 
 
 
To vie
 

Supplies used:

Regular White Domino
Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Slate
Clear Embossing Powder
Stazon Ink, Black
Witch Flourish Stamp by Inkadinkado
Black Rhinestone/Gems
Engraved Bead
Black Cord

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1.  Ink the white Domino with the Distress Ink, Slate

2.  Stamp the Witch Flourish Stamp onto the domino with Stazon black then cover with clear embossing powder and heat set with heat tool

3.  Glue the engraved bead to the top of domino using a glue-gun

4.   Thread the black cord through the bead

5.  Adhere the small black rhinestone/gems to the sides of the domino

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Val S.

16 May 2013

Jack of Clubs Playing Card - Photo Frame

Hi everyone, today I am sharing a photo frame spotlighting the Jack of Clubs playing card I made for
 DominoART Challenge #3 Scary Half-O-Ween Playing Cards. This is my inspiration piece as a DominoArt Team Member!

To view DominoArts Playing Cards Challenge click HERE




Supplies used:

White cardstock by Inkylicous
Masking Tape
Scotch  Quick-Dry Adhesive
Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Old Paper, Black Soot
Stazon, Jet Black
Jack of Clubs playing card
Witch Flourish Stamp by Inkadinkado
Flower made from flock/cream card
Clear Rhinestone/Gem
Clear Embossing Powder

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1.  Make frame from white cardstock

2.  Cover frame randomly with torn scraps of masking tape

3.  Colour lightly over tape with Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Old Paper and Black Soot

4.  Colour back of frame and stand with the Black Soot Ink

5.  Stamp randomly over inside back of frame and front edges of frame with
 Witch Flourish Stamp that was inked with Stazon black then cover edges of frame with clear embossing powder and heat set using heat tool

6.  Jack of Clubs playing card was inked over with Adirondack Alcohol Ink, Slate and Distress Ink, Old Paper then adhered to inside of frame with Scotch Quick-Dry Adhesive

7.  Adhere the flower to frame with the Quick-Dry Adhesive and then add rhinestone/gem

8.  The whole frame was put together also using the Quick-Dry Adhesive

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Val S.

14 May 2013

Moms Day Card

 Today I am sharing the wonderful USA Moms Day card my daughter Leigh made for me!


Thank you Leigh!

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Val S.

Mom Day Card

Today I am sharing the wonderful UK Moms Day card my daughter Paula made for me!
 

 
Thank you Paula!
 
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Val S.

4 May 2013

Butterfly Card

Hi everyone,
 
I am sharing another card today that I made for Hobby Craft's Fete May 4th, proceeds go to Julia House!  I am pleased to say that my cards were sold!


 
White Card stock
 Butterfly Die Cut
Green Glitter Paper to make the Butterfly
 Tim Holtz Distress Ink by Ranger, Bundled Sage
 Emerald Green Gems
Silver Peel-offs
Green and White Washy Tape Ribbon
 
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Val S.

Green and White Flower Card

Hi everyone,
 
I am sharing another card today that I made for Hobby Craft's Fete May 4th, proceeds go to Julia House!  I am pleased to say that my cards were sold!
 



Supplies used:
White Card stock
Tim Holtz Die Cut Petals Cartridge
 Green and White Patterned Paper to make the flower
Tim Holtz Distress Inks by Ranger, Bundled Sage
 Emerald Green Gems
Silver Peel-offs

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Val S.

Black and Cream Flocked Flower Card

Hi everyone,
 
I am sharing another card today that I made for Hobby Craft's Fete May 4th, proceeds go to Julia House!  I am pleased to say that my cards were sold!
 



Supplies used:
White Card stock
Tim Holtz Petals Die Cut Cartridge
Black and Cream Patterned Flocked Paper to make the flower
Tim Holtz Distress Inks by Ranger, Black Soot
Clear Gems
Silver Peel-offs

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Val S.

Chekit Domino Card

Hi everyone,
Today I am sharing my Chekit Domino Card that I have entered into DominoArt's 15 Days of Half-O-ween!
 
 


 
Supplies used:
White Card Stock
Stamps by Inkadinkado, Witch and Flourish
Chekit Domino
Lilac Gems
Doily Die Cut, Italian Flourish by Cheery Lynn Designs
Tim Holtz Distress Inks by Ranger, Dusty Concord and Stormy Sky

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1.  Stamp the witch onto the chekit domino using Stazon black ink then cover with clear embossing powder and heat set.  Use a Silver Sharpie to colour the background and sides, then adhere the lilac gems.

 2.  Use Cheery Lynn Italian Flourish die to die cut out the doily from white cardstock.

3.  Colour the doily with Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Tattered Rose and Purple Concord.

4.  Make a folded card from white cardstock.

5.  For the background of the card I used the flourish swirls that are attached to the witch stamp.

6.   Adhere the doily and chekit to the card with Scotch Quick-Dry Adhesive from Michaels.

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Val S.

1 May 2013

Glitter and Gore Easel Card

 I am sharing another card today that I have entered into
Smudgy Antics Challenge!
  
 


Supplies used:
White card stock
Digi Image
Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Red Brick
Memento Black
Ultrafine Glitter
Quickie Glue Pen
Red Sharpie Marker
Micron Pen, Black

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Val S.

Scary Half-O-Ween Playing Card Tag

Hi everyone, today I am sharing the tag I made for
 DominoART Challenge #3 Scary Half-O-Ween Playing Cards. This is my inspiration piece as a DominoArt Team Member!


Supplies used:
Silk white card
Joker playing card
Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Black Soot
Momento Black, BIG and Juicey ink pad
Sleepy Hollow Tree Stamp
Skeleton and Bat Stamps by De Stempelwinkel
Black Fibre

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1.  Cut a tag from white cardstock and punch a hole at the top.

2.  Punch a moon shape out from a post-it -sticker and place onto tag.

3.  To colour the tag I used the BIG and Juicey ink pad using a blending tool and Splodge Mat, then remove the post-it-sticker. 

4.  I stamped the Sleepy Hollow Tree onto tag using Moment black ink.

5.  To colour the background of the Joker card I used the Distress Inks, Tattered Rose and Stormy Sky, to edge the Joker card I used the black Distress Ink.  To finish thread the black fibre through the punched hole in the tag.    

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Val S. 

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