Using Acetate for Sentiment

Hello! Welcome back to my blog. I don't think I have shared the news here but I passed my AECP Level 2 Final Challenge and headed on to AECP Level 3. I finished my classes but kind of slacked with creating something related to the classes I took. After some hibernation, I am back to complete what I have started. Thankfully, it is a self-paced course so I can still catch up where I left off.

One of the courses that I chose is All About Layering 5-Build a Flower Edition. When I watched all the classes on this course, I kind of cringe since layering stamps is not my cup of tea. But got to do my homework for this course, and rise up to the challenge. I am using the Altenew Vintage Roses stamp set,. I am kind of proud of myself with the progress I made using this stamp set.

The technique that I did for this card that I think worked for me in embracing layering stamps is instead of inking the stamp, I used a blending brush to apply ink to the stamp. I used the Misti Stamping Tool so I can re-ink and re-stamp the image. I was amazed on how subtle the color is. It somehow has the same effect as using a stencil.

On the last layer of the image, I did heat embossing instead of ink. The result is unbelievable. I wish I could find the crafter who inspired me to try this technique with this stamp set. Sadly, I could not find her and thank her for inspiring me and making me not give up on this stamp set. 

I die cut the images using the coordinating dies. I die cut extras on scraps and adhered this to the back of the matching die cut image for some dimension.

I added a scalloped frame to a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" acetate using the Altenew Scalloped Circles Hot Foil Plate. This is my first time to foil on acetate using the Spellbinders Glimmer machine. And my first try was a fail! I warped my acetate and I think I know why. I should have pulled the Glimmer Hot Plate as soon as the blinking green light stopped. On my second try, I was successful proving my theory to be true. 

I cut a light weight white cardstock at 4 1/2" x 5 1/2". I scored one end at 1/2" which will serve as the tab to adhere the acetate.The scallop foil plate has a matching die set which I used to emboss an impression to this panel. I made sure that the die cut is aligned to the foiled scalloped circle on the acetate before embossing. I flicked some mica watercolor paints on this panel using the same colors I used on the flowers.

I die cut a purplish-pink cardstock with the same die. Aside from cutting a scalloped circle, this die adds details to both negative and positive die cuts. I also die cut a white cardstock using the next smallest scallop. I adhered the scalloped circles to the dry embossed scalloped circle making sure the scallops are aligned with each other.

I adhered the flowers to the scalloped circle.

I applied a strong double adhesive tape on the tab. I adhered the acetate to this making sure the scalloped circles are aligned. 

I die cut the sentiment using the Altenew Hello and Hugs die set on vellum and the same colored purplish-pink carstock I used on the stitched scallop circle. I applied shimmer to the vellum sentiment using Spectrum Noir shimmer pen. I applied adhesive to the back of the vellum sentiment die cut using the Xyron Sticker Maker. I adhered this to the front of the acetate. 

For the colored die cut sentiment, I applied dots of glue to the front right side of the die cut. I adhered this to the back of the acetate, slightly offsetting it from the vellum sentiment to create a shadow effect. For any glue residue, I gently cleaned this off with a cotton bud lightly spritz with rubbing alcohol.

To cover the fold tab, I adhered a rose gold washi tape on the front side of the acetate. I trimmed a 1/4" white cardstock and adhered this to the back bottom edge of the acetate panel using double adhesive tape. I covered this on the front of the acetate using the same washi tape that I used on the top edge of the acetate. 

I adhered a side folding A2 note card to the back of the white panel. A top folding card note card can also be an option.

I hope you like today's card. Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle B.

6/2024: Altenew decided to change its affiliate program starting this month. Below is my affiliate link to the website. I don't think I can directly link the products I used with this new program. Please feel free to do a product search. I will update as I figure this out. The good thing about this new affiliate program is that I get to earn on each Altenew product you purchase and not only on the product/s I used on this project. As before, there will be no additional cost to you if you make a purchase. It is just a way to help a fellow crafter sustain her love for crafting. While in the Altenew blog, don't forget to check out their new release for this month. Thank you for your support!

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Checkerboard Inspired Halloween Card with a Surprise Feature

 

Hello! Welcome back to my blog. Today's card is a part of the Kat Scrappiness Happy Halloween Inspiration IG Hop. I added the link to the hop at the end of this post for your convenience. 

I am using the Kat Scrappiness Buffalo Plaid Backdrop die with a new twist. The die cuts diagonal vents as part of the plaid design. If you look at the photo below, you will notice that the vent part of the plaid die cut is in criss crossed pattern. That is because I die cut two pieces of the plaid die using the same color cardstock. I flipped the other die cut, using the back of the die cut instead. I lined up the vents on top of each other. It is not a perfect match, so I had to trim a row off and use this on the vents that does not have the criss cross design. 

I adhered this panel to an orange patterned paper.

The spiders are from the KS Creepy Crawly Dies. I die cut the spiders on black cardstock. I trimmed off the string that is a part of the die cut. I embossed these spiders using a customized embossing powder mix of black, glitter and glow in the dark embossing powders. I heat embossed each spider twice.

For the spiders' eyes, I adhered a white cardstock to the back of the spider. This is cut a bit smaller than the spider. I adhered this to the back of the black embossed spider. I added a dot to the eyes uisng a black gel pen. 

I adhered each spider to the solid square block of the plaid panel. 

I opted not to add a sentiment to the panel so that the focus will not be taken away from the spiders and the plaid background. The reason being is the surprise feature of this card. If you have been following me, you might probably have guessed what feature I added to this card.

 

Yes! The spiders glow in the dark!

I hope you like today's project. Please join the KS IG Hop for more Halloween inspiration. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle B.

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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 especially the exclusive Kat Scrappiness products. They have a new release, too!  

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September 2023 Challenge #57~Anything Goes

Card & Envelope Set Using Digital Printed Paper

Hello! Welcome back to my blog. Today's project's focus is on the use of printable digital paper. Although I am not new to this, this is the first time I have used one on a project. The digital download is by Blank Page Muse which I linked below:

Digital Download Fall Teal Flowers & Leaves . 

Great news! This is my first post as a Blank Page Muse DT member. For this, Blank Page Muse is offering you a 15% discount to their store. Please use the discount code BPMMaria. 

The download offers three zipped files. I am using the 8x11 file and a half sheet file for my project.

I printed the full page image on a light weight cardstock. This is what I used for the envelope. I minimized the margin to 0, hoping I can print the image edge to edge. But it didn't print that way. There was still an eighteenth of an inch margin around the image. I used Microsoft Word to print my images.

Since I am a bit short of an 8 1/5" x 11" paper, I chose an envelope that will fit the printed area of the paper. A 4-bar card's envelope's measurement will fit in it. Do you still remember when 4-bar cards are on trend? Yes, before slimline, there is the 4-bar. 

I used the We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board to create the envelope. I know, my creating process seems to be in reversed order. Creating the matching card was just an incidental plan for me. Let's just say that the envelope inspired the creation of the matching card.

For the card, I trimmed a heavy weight cardstock at 7" x 5". I scored the long side at 3 1/2". I printed the half sheet 5" wide. The half sheet prints with the the images attached. I trimmed this at the center so I can move the half sheets to the desired area of the print up that I want to include in my card. I matted this with a yellow cardstock. 

For the sentiment, I used a layering die to cut out the left-over printed paper from the envelope. I layered this with 2 more die cuts of yellow cardstock for dimension. I pounced Versamark ink to the letters and brushed yellow pearlized powder to it.

For the shadow, I die cut an emerald cardstock for this but it was too dark for the layout. To mute it down, I die cut the same shadow on vellum, then layered it over the teal cardstock. I adhered the letters to this shadow die cut.

Assembling the card, I adhered the matted printed panel to the card base, then adhered the sentiment.

Back to the envelope, I die cut a label on white cardstock to add a place to write the recipient's name. The label die I used also cuts a matching frame which I die cut on the same yellow cardstock that I used on the card. I also added some stitching lines to the label using a die for some interest.

I hope you like today's card. Using digital download paper offers a lot of possibilities. The only limitation I see is the printer ink usage.

Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle B.

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Disney Princess Jasmine Card

 

Hello! Welcome back to my blog. Today's project is my second card for the latest Incy Wincy Design's September Challenge. In case you don't know yet, the blog is taking a break until the end of the year. Might as well make the most of this month's challenge since it will be a while before I create something as an Incy DT member.

Our challenge theme is Colors of Autumn +/or Not a Square or Rectangle. We have two sponsors for this challenge. I am using an image from one of the sponsors which I linked below. 

Coloring Jasmine with Autumn inspired colors was quite a challenge. I had to research the internet on this. I found a blue Jasmine photo which could pass for an Autumn color. Not your typical Autumn color but it should work. 

I colored Jasmine with Copic markers. I used the 0 marker to achieve a sheer look on the overlay over her pants. My other challenge was coloring her hair. Creating layers in black is tough for me but the key is to always go light-handed. It is always darken a lightly colored image and harder to lighten a dark colored image.

I fussy cut the image leaving a white border around it. 

For the panel, since one of the themes is Not a Square or Rectangle, I created an oval panel. My oval die is too small to fit Jasmine so I used an old tool, an oval Curvy Cutter. Yes, I still have mine. I also have this tool in a circle shape and a square shape. The blade is a bit blunt from age and use. To somehow sharpen it, I ran the blade on an aluminum foil a couple of times. The blade does not become very sharp but sharp enough to not warp the paper as the blade passes through it.

I created a background for Jasmine using a marbled blue patterned paper and a orange glittered patterned paper. 

I cut a larger oval using a light brown cardstock. I adhered a cream lace trim on the edge of this oval piece. I adhered the blue/orange panel to this, then adhered Jasmine. I decided not to put a sentiment to keep the focus on Jasmine.

I added shimmer to the sheer pant overlay using a clear shimmer pen. I added shimmer to the lamp and Jasmine's jewelries using a shimmer gold pen. I tried capturing the shimmer on photo. I added Ranger Glossy Accents to the gems of the crown, necklace and the pant trim.

I cut another oval on the same light brown cardstock. I scored this at 1/4" from the top. I applied strong liquid adhesive to this flap, then adhered this to the back of the decored panel. Now, I have a shaped card.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you like today's card. Please visit the challenge blog, add a link to your project, and leave some encouragement to the team. I will miss Incy a lot especially YOU, its creative followers. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle B.

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Scrapbook & Cards Today's September 2023 FB Challenge

Unicorn Pumpkin Shaped Card

 

Hello! Welcome back to my blog. I am a guest designer at Send a Smile 4 Kids for the month of September. This month's challenge theme is Cute Fall/Halloween Cards 4 the Kids. I hope you join in this month's challenge.

Halloween is very memorable to me, crafting-wise. I remember creating classroom give-aways for my three grade school sons. It was busy since I create close to a total of 60 pieces classroom give-aways. That's why I am super excited to create a Halloween card for a kid.

I used products from different companies for this card. The pumpkin die is from Honey Bee. The eyes, ears and horn are from Pinkfresh Studio. And the flowers are from My Favorite Things. 

I did  a couple of free hand trimming on the pumpkin and ears to create the layers. 

Would you believe that the unicorn's eyes were also fussy cut? The unicorn eyes came as stamps only. Stamping on the pumpkin will not work because of the gaps on the pumpkin. To create this, I stamped the eyes on the back of a black mirror cardstock. I fussy cut the eyes using the stamped impression as a guide. The black mirror cardstock has a white core. I lined the edges with a black marker to hide the white core.

I die cut the horn on the same black mirror cardstock, then stamped the horn on this die cut using Versamark ink. I used a gold embossing powder so it will match the gold outline of the pumpkin. 

For the flowers, I die cut these on different colored cardstocks. I added stitching details to the flowers using DMC variegated floss. I added a circle die cut to the flower centers. I arranged these flowers on the pumpkin and adhered it using a liquid glue. I added a drop of Nuvo to the flower centers and set this aside to dry.

To make this into a shaped card, I trimmed a heavy weight cardstock at 8 1/2" x 2". I scored this panel at 4 1/4". I positioned the pumpkin die over this note card with a little bit of the die hanging over the folded edge. Cutting it this way will preserve the folded edge, thus, coming up with a shaped card.

I stamped a sentiment to the inside of the shaped card before adhering the card front to the back of the Unicorn Pumpkin.

There is an odd piece on the floral arrangement. Did you notice it? If you did not, watch the short video below to see the magic surprise.

I hope you like today's card. Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle B.

Cards for Auction for a Cause

 

Hello! Welcome back to my blog. I want to let you know that the cards I created as shown above are being auctioned with the proceeds going to the Turner Syndrome Foundation. Other crafters have donated their wonderful creations for this good cause. I hope you consider purchasing a card or two or maybe more. The cards that will be auction have the themes of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hannukah and Christmas. Just in time for the upcoming holidays. I highly encourage you to consider making a purchase or if not, there is an option to donate. The goal is set at $3K. 

I am not affiliated with this foundation. What I know about Turner Syndrome is what I have learned in Nursing school. I am just so happy to be able to help. Below is the link to the auction. While you are there, click the overview tab to find out more about this foundation and its cause. 

Turner Syndrome Kick-Off the Holidays Card Auction

The auction opens on September 1, 9 AM EST and will run until the 5th. 

Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day.

Maria Giselle B.

Hexagon Shaped Fall Card

Hello! Welcome back to my blog. Today's project is for this month's Incy Wincy Designs Challenge. The theme for this challenge is/are Colours of Autumn +/or Not a Square or Rectangle. Also, Incy Wincy is going to take a break for the rest of the year to allow some of our DT members to focus on their hectic lives. If you have time, please drop by the blog and leave some encouraging comments to the DT. They are doing their best to keep the challenge blog going.

We have two sponsors for this challenge. The image I am using is from the Little Minute Manda which I linked below. Isn't the gnome cute?

I printed the image on a light weight white cardstock. I colored the image with Copic markers. I got my inspiration colors from a paper pad by Echo Park.

After I colored the image, I fussy cut this leaving a small border around it.

For the background panel, I adhered scraps of plaid patterned paper on a 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" piece of scrap paper. I partially die this using a hexagon die. I partially die cut it so I can extend the length of the polygon. You don't have to this. You can just use a regular trimmer to create the same shape. 

For the card base, on a kraft colored note card, I traced the hexagon die which created a border around the plaid polygon. I used my paper trimmer to cut the note card on the traced lines. 

 

I adhered the patterned paper to the polygon note card, making sure it is centered. I adhered the gnome.

I die cut several of the green scrap patterned paper from the same paper pack with a grass border die. I adhered this to the bottom of the wagon to ground it. 

The sentiment is from an ephemera pack from Simple Stories. It had a bit of overhang which I snipped off so it will follow the shape of the polygon.

I hope you like today's card, and I also hope that you join us in this month's challenge. I will miss Incy Wincy especially its followers who have tirelessly join our challenges. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle B.

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