I repeatedly stamped on a white cardstock panel to create a heart frame.
I used alternate colors of ink for some variation.
I also did a watercolor resist technique to create the background panel of the shaker.
I lately am doing a trick on adding a faux matte behind my card panel. Instead of using a full sized A2 panel, I cut paper scrap strips at 1/2". I adhere these strips to the edges of the panel using the lines on the glass board to make sure the panel and the strip are aligned. Since my panel is cut at 4" x 5 1/4", adding the faux matte made it into a 4 1/2" x 5 3/4" panel. I used a die to cut this back into a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" panel. You can also use a paper trimmer if you like. This is not only a great way to save paper (not like I don't have more than enough paper) but it is also a great way to use those left over paper.
I added gems to the frame for additional bling. It is always satisfying to hear the sound the shaker elements make.
There are more details on this project in the blog. Please visit the BPM blog if you like.
As mentioned on the post title, it's time to announce the winner of the giveaway. There are 6 comments on all 3 posts. I utilized the roulette from the wheelofnames.com. I entered each commentor's name and spinned the wheel. The lucky commentor winning the BPM stencil set is...
Congratulations, Bo! To claim your prize, please email me at gmbatan@gmail.com with stencil winner as subject. Please include your name and address in the email. You have until February 28 to claim your prize. I am hoping you are a US resident. In case you are not, I will give you a $20 BPM store credit instead.
I hope you like today's project. Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!
Hello! Welcome back to my blog. A new month means a new challenge at Stick It Down Scrapbook and Card Making Challenge in FB. There are several opportunities to join with three sketches to choose from.
My Favorite Things just said its goodbye to its crafting era. I am saddened to see another great crafting company close its doors. I remember my first MFT product, which I still have, believe it or not. I also remember where I bought it, a brick and mortar store here in St. Louis, which sadly closed a long time ago. I also remember joining the MFT blog challenges, winning once last November 2021. Lots of great memories. It just shows how anything is vulnerable to the changing times. I want to thank Kim, MFT's owner, for all the great things she has brought to me in the crafting world. I wish her well and maybe I will cross paths with her again in the future.
This card is a tribute to MFT using MFT products from my card stash.
This is also a remake of a card I created a long time ago. I had a bit of technical malfunction with the shaker feature of that card. I really wanted a seamless shaker card at that time but I was not able to contain the shaker beads. With the developments and improvements in crafting, I was able to figure out how to fix this problem.
I stamped the images on watercolor paper using Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress ink so I can do a no line coloring. I used the Misti Stamping Tool to stamp the images. With the texture of the watercolor paper, I needed to re-stamp the images. The stamping tool was a big help on this part.
I stamped five images from the MFT stamp set to follow the number of balloons on the sketch.
I colored the images using a newly acquired Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors Noveau Set of 24. I already have the set of 36 colors and also own several single watercolor pans. I love this watercolor brand! The new set offers muted colors which is a great addition to the 36 color set.
After I watercolored the images, I fussy cut the images leaving a narrow border around it.
I used pattern papers from Doodlebug to complete my scene. I trimmed the green checkered paper at 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". I traced the wavy road die on this panel. I cut the panel on the traced lines and erased the pencil lines.
I die cut the wavy road die on a pebbled patterned paper. Using the split panel as guide, I positioned the wavy road die cut on a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" light weight paper. I lightly traced this with a pencil. I colored this traced road with a black marker. This black coloring will show through the wavy road die cut.
I adhered the wavy road die cut to the white cardstock panel using the traced lines as guide. I erased the pencil lines. I lined the wavy road die cut with a double adhesive tape. I wrapped this panel with a left-over plastic film packaging leaving one of the ends open. The double adhesive tape served as a trap to keep the shaker elements. I poured seed beads on this wavy road pocket. It was a bit tough with the narrow opening that's why I chose a very small shaker element, seed beads. I closed the bottom flap to seal the shaker. Now I have a seamless shaker. This is the upgraded step of my previous card.
I stamped the sentiment on the larger green checkered paper piece. I treated this first with an anti-static tool. I stamped the sentiment using a red dye ink then stamped it using Versamark ink so I can heat emboss it with clear embossing powder. I used the Misti Stamping Tool for this purpose.
I adhered the checkered paper to the wrapped panel using liquid adhesive. I set this aside to dry.
I adhered one of the bear images on the road portion of the panel using a mini wobbler. I adhered the other bear image and the larger tree with foam adhesive. I adhered the other tree and the stop sign image with liquid glue. I used a portion of the negative die cut to ground the car.
I inked the edges of the green checkered panel to mute down the brightness.
This is the old version of this card having the same shaker and wobbler elements (https://ienjoywhatido.blogspot.com/2016/02/masculine-interactive-birthday-card.html).
Below is a short video showing the interactive elements of this card. It is scheduled to go live later at 4pm CST (My 13 year old posted it that way.) I hope you come back to see it.
I hope you join this month's Stick It Down Challenge. We can't wait to see your take on this month's sketches.
Hello! Today's project was created for the Blank Page Muse blog. Please head to the blog for details on how to create this project.
Thank you! Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!
Maria Giselle B.
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Hello! Welcome back to my blog. Kat Scrappiness is celebrating World Card Making Day with a Scavenger Hunt. There are several ways to join so please visit the Kat Scrappiness blog which I linked below.
The number thirty-one was die cut on black cardstock using the retired KS Condensed Number dies. The banner was die cut using a die from the KS Nesting Fishtail Banner dies. I die cut this on a patterned paper. I spritz mica on the numbers and THD Oxide spray on the banner. I heat set this to dry in between spritzing inks.
I also die cut another number thirty-one on a dark orange faux glitter paper from KS Autumn Glitter 6x6 paper pad. I adhered the black numbers on top of this faux glitter numbers, offsetting it to create a shadow.
I stamped the month October on the top of the banner. I added eyelets to the top corners of the banner. No specific reason for adding the eyelets other than I just have to start using my eyelets =).
It is not only the eyelets in my stash that needs immediate attention. Lately, I have been obsessed with trims. Got to use it too before I end up hoarding it. I hand stitched an orange pompom trim to the side of the banner. I think it would have been quicker if I machine stitched the trim but I have little faith with my machine stitching skills.
For the shaker portion of the card, I trimmed the same dark orange faux glitter paper at 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". I die cut the spider webs from the KS Creepy Crawly craft dies on dark gray cardstock. I spritz THD Stain and Oxide to each spider web. I heat set the spider web to speed dry it before spritzing it with another coat of ink. I adhered the spider webs to the faux glitter panel to create a pattern.
For the acetate, I am using the KS A2 Full Front Shaker Card Pockets. These acetate comes with a tab to fold over your cardstock panel. I highly recommend scoring these tabs before removing the release paper. Scoring the tabs reinforces the folds on each tab. It will also be helpful to trim a sliver off each side of the panel before positioning the panel on the shaker pocket. This will mimimize the curling of the panel once all the tabs are adhered to the back of the panel.
I only sealed three of the four tabs on the back of the panel since I have to pour the sequins in the pocket. If your tabs are not adhering well to the back of the panel, you can reinforce this with a strong double sided adhesive. My shaker elements are from my stash, which are also wanting to be used. Kat Scrappiness carries a lot of shaker elements to choose from which I linked below in case you are interested. You can stick to a sequin mix or put together several sequins from each mix to create your own mix. With the full front acetate, I prefer a flat shaker element. A flat sequin tends to move around freely and does not add additional bulk to the shaker that can potentially curl the panel.
I sealed the last tab to secure the shakers inside the pocket. I placed something heavy on top of the shaker panel to flatten it since this acetate pocket has a tendency to curly because of its thickness compared to the acetate used for shaker windows.
Don't forget to remove the film that covers the pocket. No wonder it looks blurry! The film serves a protection for the acetate against scratching during shipping and while not in use.
I adhered the banner on top of the acetate using a strong liquid glue. I placed something heavy over it while the glue dries to make the banner adhere better to the acetate.
Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!
Maria Giselle B.
I added below a link to the Kat Scrappiness products I used on this card. There will be no additional cost to you should you decide to purchase any of these products. While you are at the Kat Scrappiness website, do check out their wide array of products. They have a new release, too! Enjoy!
A fact about quokkas, in case you don't know, quokkas are native to southwestern Australia. They are described as friendly and approachable but not harmless. They can still bite so they should not be cuddled.
Kat Scrappiness has several stamp sets with a quokka. I am using one of these stamp sets, the Quokka Flowers stamp set & its coordinating die.
My design was inspired by a previous card created by Jennifer McGuire. I also got the idea of coloring the quokka using DIY stencils from Jennifer (Fast Coloring Hack!) She is great in explaining her creative process so I highly recommend watching her videos.
I added detail to the light pink front window panel by embossing the KS Plaid Background Craft die to it. I added tiny sequin hearts, the same ones I used as shaker.
The sentiment was created by combining a die cut from the KS Nesting Fishtail Banner dies and a stamp from the same quokka stamp set I used.
I hope you like today's project. Please visit the other influencer's projects, give them some love, and be inspired. We appreciate your time.
Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!
Maria Giselle B.
I added below links to the Kat Scrappiness products I used on this card. There will be no additional cost to you should you decide to purchase any of these products. While you are at the Kat Scrappiness website, do check out their wide array of products. They have a new release, too! Enjoy!
