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Thursday, 24 September 2020

Christmas Card Series 2020 - Christmas Tree scene card

 This is a very simple card to make, with stamping, a little bit of masking and ink blending and the sentiment any way you want to do it. 

 


I used the Plentiful Pine stamp from Altenew, which is a layering stamp, but you could make this card with any tree stamps you had.

I started off by stamping the tree I want to be the Christmas Tree, and then masked that off.

 

Next is to do a couple of trees further back to look like they are in the distance.  You could do a trio or line of trees if you had that sort of stamp.

I stamped one, masked it off and then stamped the other in behind, so it looked like it could be further in the distance. 

 



I also masked off with a cut piece of masking paper, across the card where the third tree was stamped, and lightly ink blended with a pale grey ink to look like a hill or the ground where that tree was growing, then did the same with a slightly different shaped piece of masking paper where the 2nd tree was stamped so that it looked like that tree was on that hill or part of the ground. Then repeated the process once more in between where I stamped the 2nd tree and the first.  Then finally the area where the main tree was.  This give the scene dimension and makes the trees look like they are back in the distance. 



 


Lastly I put a gold star (punched out of some gold paper) and some red and gold flat back pearls dotted over the main tree to look like they are baubles on a Christmas tree.  This could equally be done with some nuvo drops if you had them, or tiny enamel dots, whatever you have in your stash.

 

For the sentiment I have done it with a We r memory keepers Quilling pen and some gold foil, but you could use a stamp or die cut in whatever colour you wanted. 




I have a video of making the card.

 

 

If you would prefer to see it in full HD then hop over to my You Tube channel here.

 

----- SUPPLIES -----

 

These are the main supplies I have used in making this card. The affiliate links of some of these supplies or something similar, may be used at no cost to you.  Product disclosure below.  I will also have the links on my blog https://handcraftedbyhelen.blogspot.com 

Card base 5“ x 7”

Scrap of Gold foil card

Altenew Plentiful Pine Stamp

--- https://shrsl.com/2ib5p -{Altenew}

--- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-plentiful-pine-stamp-set/?ref=93  -{Krafters Cart NZ}



Mini cubes - Green Valley

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/green-valley-mini-cube-set/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}

----- http://shrsl.com/260my -----{Altenew}

Full sized oval stamp set – Green Valley
----- http://shrsl.com/260n0 -----{altenew}



Mini cube set - Rock Collection

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-rock-collection-mini-ink-cube-set/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}

----- http://shrsl.com/260nz -----{Altenew}

Full sized oval stamp set – Rock collection
----- http://shrsl.com/260o0 -----{altenew}



Cutter Bee Scissors

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/cutter-bee-scissors-5-original/?ref=93 -----  {Krafters Cart NZ}



Gina K Connect Glue

--- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/connect-glue/?ref=93 ----{Krafters Cart NZ}

 

Inkadinkadoo masking paper

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/inkadinkado-stamping-mask-paper-7x5-12pkg/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}


We R memory Keeper Quill Freestyle starter kit

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/we-r-memory-keepers-foil-quill-freestyle-starter-kit-no-free-postage/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}

 Tim Holtz blending tool and sponges

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/mini-ink-blending-tool-1/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}


Double sided tape

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/scor-tape-125x27yd/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}


Jewel picker

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/jewel-picker-double-ended/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}


We R memory Keeper Gold foil 

4mm flat back pearls in red and gold from stash


DISCLOSURE

 

All the products used in my videos are purchased on my own for my own use.  I however am affiliated with several companies and show the links to these for your own convenience at no cost to you.  I do make a small commission when you shop using those links.  I do not work for any companies for money, and am not paid to make my videos.  I try really hard to bring you quality videos based on my own personal experience. I choose to make these videos as I would like to pass on my knowledge of about 20 years of crafting and card making and feel we can all learn from each other.  Thank you for watching my videos.  






Thursday, 10 September 2020

Double frame cards with left over flower stamps

          These cards are using the left over flowers from making the cut border cards from my last video. 

 

I started by cutting out 2 frames out of gold mirror card using 3 different sized rectangle nesting dies and then repeated it so I had two of each size.  You could do them a lot thinner than I have, but I wanted to be able to put foam tape on the back to raise them up, and if they were too skinny it would be very difficult.  You don’t necessarily have to raise them up though, so if you weren’t you could make them thinner. 




I then stuck each pair together, slightly offset, so that they made a kind of ‘crystal’ frame.  I then put some foam tape onto the backs of these. Before I stick them down onto my card base, I want to do a light colour blending in the area where my flowers are going to go, radiating from that point up into the framed area a little.  Then I stamped my sentiments where I wanted them, and then I was ready to stick down my frames.




 

The last thing to do was to make an arrangement with my left over stamped flowers and leaves, and then stick them down either with glue or with foam tape. 

 

These frames could be done with any shaped nesting dies, hexagon or that sort of shape would be really effective.  Use what you have and you will be thrilled at the result!








I have a video of making the card.

 

 

If you would prefer to see it in full HD then hop over to my You Tube channel here.

 

----- SUPPLIES -----

 

These are the main supplies I have used in making this card. The affiliate links of some of these supplies or something similar, may be used at no cost to you.  Product disclosure below.  I will also have the links on my blog https://handcraftedbyhelen.blogspot.com 

 

2 Card base 5“ x 7” and two card panels same size

Piece of Gold mirror card

Rectangle nesting dies - any

Altenew Simple Beauty stamp----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-simple-beauty-stamp-set/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart}

----- http://shrsl.com/260p3 -----{Altenew}

Altenew Antique Roses Stamp----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-antique-roses-stamp-set/?ref=93 -----{Krafters Cart}

----- http://shrsl.com/260p8 -----{Altenew}

Altenew Beautiful Day stamp----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-beautiful-day-free-shipping/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart}

----- http://shrsl.com/260px -----{Altenew}

Altenew Garden treasure stamp

---- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-garden-treasure-stamp-set-free-shipping/?ref=93 ------ {Krafters Cart NZ}

----- http://shrsl.com/260pq -----{Altenew}

Altenew Crisp Ink 

Mini cubes - Shades of Purple

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-shades-of-purple/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}

----- http://shrsl.com/260o9 -----{Altenew}

Mini cubes - Green Valley

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/green-valley-mini-cube-set/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}

----- http://shrsl.com/260my -----{Altenew}

Mini cubes - Glacier Caves

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-glacier-caves/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}

----- http://shrsl.com/260nf -----{Altenew}


Dark Chocolate

Mini cube set - Four scoops

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-four-scoops/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ NZ}

----- http://shrsl.com/260nh -----{Altenew}


Mini Cubes - Green Fields

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-green-fields/?ref=93  ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}

----- https://shrsl.com/260mr -----{Altenew}


Mini cube set – pocketfull of sunshine

---- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-pocketful-of-sunshine-mini-ink-cube-set/?ref=93 ---{Krafters Cart}

---- https://shrsl.com/2g52o  ----{Altenew}


Altenew ink blending tool

---- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-ink-blending-tool-large/?ref=93 ----{Krafters Cart}

---- https://shrsl.com/2g52j ---{altenew}


Ranger letter it clear stamp - Birthday

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/ranger-letter-it-clear-stamp-set-4x6-birthday-free-shipping/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}


Simon says stamp - Thoughtful messages stamp


Versafine Onyx black ink

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/versafine-pigment-ink-pad-onyx-black/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}


Ranger clear fine embossing powder

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/ranger-letter-it-clear-stamp-set-4x6-birthday-free-shipping/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}


Original Misti

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/original-misti-laser-etched-includes-1-bar-magnet-postage-as-per-actual/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}


Cutter Bee Scissors

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/cutter-bee-scissors-5-original/?ref=93 -----  {Krafters Cart NZ}


Gina K Connect Glue

--- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/connect-glue/?ref=93 ----{Krafters Cart NZ}

Double sided tape

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/scor-tape-125x27yd/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}

 

Gina K foam tape 

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/gina-k-designs-foam-tape-3-8x12ft-white/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}

Jewel picker

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/jewel-picker-double-ended/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}


Altenew ink blending tool

---- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-ink-blending-tool-large/?ref=93 ----{Krafters Cart}


Tim Holtz Distress Ink Worn lipstick and Spun sugar


Tim Holtz Glass media mat

---- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/glass-media-mat/?ref=93 ----{Krafters Cart}

 

ruler and pencil

flat back pearls 8mm and 6mm from stash





Wednesday, 26 August 2020

Two for one border card

 This card is not my idea, it is the idea of the genius Jennifer McGuire Ink. She used some different stamps but the idea is the same.

You make a panel that is double the size of your card bases, draw a line vertically down the middle, then stamp or put die cut flowers down the centre and then cut it in half and you have two cards with a border on each. Genius!!



I used a whole lot of different Altenew layering stamps I have, you could use any you had, and I stamped a range of different colours and different flowers and leaves, as I wasn’t sure which ones I would use, you could just do a couple of colours if you preferred.  I then fussy cut them all out. You could equally stamp a range of flowers and colour them in by whichever medium you prefer. 

 


My piece of card measures 7” x 10” with a line drawn at 5” as that will be where I cut out my two card panels.  I then fiddled around putting flowers and leaves down either side and on the line, checking that it was going to look ok when cut by placing the card base over each side and making any adjustments I might need to until I was happy.  I then glued down them all, some I used foam tape to raise them a little.  When I had them all stuck on, I then cut down the middle line with a guillotine. 

 

All I had to do then was to stick them onto my card bases, a dotted a few flat back pearls on them to give a bit of bling and they were ready.  This was quite an easy way to make two cards quickly.  I even had enough flowers to make two more cards in the next video!







I have a video of making the card.

 

 

If you would prefer to see it in full HD then hop over to my You Tube channel here.

 

----- SUPPLIES -----

 

These are the main supplies I have used in making this card. The affiliate links of some of these supplies or something similar, may be used at no cost to you.  Product disclosure below.  I will also have the links on my blog https://handcraftedbyhelen.blogspot.com 

2 Card base 5“ x 7”

Piece of card 7" x 10"

Altenew Simple Beauty stamp----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-simple-beauty-stamp-set/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart}

----- http://shrsl.com/260p3 -----{Altenew}

Altenew Antique Roses Stamp----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-antique-roses-stamp-set/?ref=93 -----{Krafters Cart}

----- http://shrsl.com/260p8 -----{Altenew}

Altenew Beautiful Day stamp----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-beautiful-day-free-shipping/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart}

----- http://shrsl.com/260px -----{Altenew}

Altenew Garden treasure stamp

---- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-garden-treasure-stamp-set-free-shipping/?ref=93 ------ {Krafters Cart NZ}

----- http://shrsl.com/260pq -----{Altenew}

Altenew Crisp Ink 

Mini cubes - Shades of Purple

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-shades-of-purple/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}

----- http://shrsl.com/260o9 -----{Altenew}

Mini cubes - Green Valley

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/green-valley-mini-cube-set/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}

----- http://shrsl.com/260my -----{Altenew}

Mini cubes - Glacier Caves

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-glacier-caves/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}

----- http://shrsl.com/260nf -----{Altenew}


Dark Chocolate

Mini cube set - Four scoops

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-four-scoops/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ NZ}

----- http://shrsl.com/260nh -----{Altenew}


Mini Cubes - Green Fields

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-green-fields/?ref=93  ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}

----- https://shrsl.com/260mr -----{Altenew}

Mini cube set – pocketfull of sunshine

---- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/altenew-pocketful-of-sunshine-mini-ink-cube-set/?ref=93 ---{Krafters Cart}

---- https://shrsl.com/2g52o  ----{Altenew}



Versafine Onyx black ink

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/versafine-pigment-ink-pad-onyx-black/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}


Original Misti

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/original-misti-laser-etched-includes-1-bar-magnet-postage-as-per-actual/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}


Cutter Bee Scissors

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/cutter-bee-scissors-5-original/?ref=93 -----  {Krafters Cart NZ}


Gina K Connect Glue

--- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/connect-glue/?ref=93 ----{Krafters Cart NZ}

Double sided tape

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/scor-tape-125x27yd/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}

 

Gina K foam tape

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/gina-k-designs-foam-tape-3-8x12ft-white/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}

Jewel picker

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/jewel-picker-double-ended/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}

Tim Holtz Glass media mat

---- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/glass-media-mat/?ref=93 ----{Krafters Cart}

 

Tim Holtz Tonic Guillotine Comfort Trimmer

--- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/tim-holtz-guillotine-comfort-trimmer-8-5-shipping-as-per-actual/?ref=93 --- {Krafters Cart}

Simon says stamp - Thoughtful messages stamp

ruler and pencil

flat back pearls 8mm and 6mm from stash


DISCLOSURE

All the products used in my videos are purchased on my own for my own use.  I however am affiliated with several companies and show the links to these for your own convenience at no cost to you.  I do make a small commission when you shop using those links.  I do not work for any companies for money, and am not paid to make my videos.  I try really hard to bring you quality videos based on my own personal experience. I choose to make these videos as I would like to pass on my knowledge of about 20 years of crafting and card making and feel we can all learn from each other.  Thank you for watching my videos. 

 

                                              

Wednesday, 5 August 2020

Alcohol Ink background with lift-off technique - Fail?

This card I had a go at something completely different for me. I have seen quite a few videos and card makers that I watch regularly do some backgrounds and use them in cards, they look so vibrant and cool I decided I would get some and have a go!
For this card I am using some greens and teals, so I went ahead and did a background using 3 different green/pool colours and some blending solution on some yupo paper.  This wasn't hard, I enjoyed the process of trying dabbing the ink with a felt blending tool and also having a go at blowing through a straw.  I built up a few layers until I was happy with it.  I also used some teal foil to rub a little foil onto areas of my background.  
The next thing I wanted to do, was use a lift-off ink and the Altenew Leaf clusters stamp set and do a border of the leaves, so that they appeared to be paler that the rest of the background.  
This is where I felt I failed, and I think it is going to take some more practice to nail this technique.  I ended up doing the lift off twice to get it to contrast enough to the background, and also that lift off ink and alcohol ink is hard to get off the stamps! 


In the end I got a good enough effect to make a man's card, I stamped out 'happy' and 'birthday' from the Letter it birthday stamp set and fussy cut the 'birthday' one and cut the 'happy' out to be a banner above it.  
A few turquoise sequins around the sentiment finished it off.  Quite a simple card really.  





I have a video of making the card.
If you would prefer to see it in full HD then hop over to my You Tube channel here.

----- SUPPLIES -----
These are the main supplies I have used in making this card. The affiliate links of some of these supplies or something similar, may be used at no cost to you.  Product disclosure below.  I will also have the links on my blog https://handcraftedbyhelen.blogspot.com

Card base 5“ x 7”
Yupo paper
--- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/tim-holtz-alcohol-ink-white-yupo-paper-10-sheets-5x7/?ref=93  ---{Krafters Cart}

Tim Holtz Blending Solution
--- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/5oz-blending-solution/?ref=93 ---{Krafters Cart}

Tim Holtz Lift Off ink pad
--- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/tim-holtz-alcohol-ink-lift-ink-pad/?ref=93 ---{Krafters Cart}

Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks
Patina – 
--- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/tim-holtz-alcohol-ink-5oz-3pkg-beach-deco-flamingopatinaamethyst/?ref=93 ---{Krafters Cart}

Mermaid – 
--- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/tim-holtz-alcohol-ink-5oz-3pkg-mariner-indigomermaidteakwood/?ref=93 ---{Krafters Cart}

Pool
--- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/tim-holtz-alcohol-ink-5oz-3pkg-retro-cafe-poolpink-sherbertespresso/?ref=93 ---{Krafters Cart}
Or 
--- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/tim-holtz-alcohol-ink-5oz-3pkg-scenic-terrace-hazelnutpoolmtn-rose/?ref=93 ---{Krafters Cart}

Ranger letter it clear stamp - Birthday


Altenew Leaf Cluster Stamp
--- https://shrsl.com/2dhyx ---{Altenew}

Versafine Onyx black ink

Original Misti

Double sided tape

Gina K Connect Glue
--- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/connect-glue/?ref=93 ----{Krafters Cart NZ}

Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat
--- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/glass-media-mat/?ref=93 --{Krafters Cart NZ}

Jewel picker

----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/jewel-picker-double-ended/?ref=93 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}

Turquoise 6mm sequins
Heidi Swap Minc Teal foil (any foil should work with this)
Craft Foam
Scissors

DISCLOSURE

All the products used in my videos are purchased on my own for my own use.  I however am affiliated with several companies and show the links to these for your own convenience at no cost to you.  I do make a small commission when you shop using those links.  I do not work for any companies for money, and am not paid to make my videos.  I try really hard to bring you quality videos based on my own personal experience. I choose to make these videos as I would like to pass on my knowledge of about 20 years of crafting and card making and feel we can all learn from each other.  Thank you for watching my videos.



Wednesday, 15 July 2020

Stamped border card with coloured panel

This card is quite simple in essence and can be done with a variety of stamps, so a good one to do with stamps you will already have in your stash.

I started by getting a front panel and stamping some flowers (I used the poppy garden stamp set by Altenew), just the outline stamps down both sides of the panel. I butted them up to each other as much as possible, and then filled any gaps with leaves from the same stamp set.  Most of the stamping is going to be covered by the front panel, but try and get as much of the flower as possible.  



While I had the MISTI out, I stamped an arrangement of the poppies on another piece of card, which will be my front panel.

I then set to and coloured my poppies on the front panel with copics although just use any alcohol pens you have or any other method of colouring you like.  







I decided that the panel was going to be too wide if I cut on either side of my flowers, so I cut above and below each flower towards the outside of the panel, and then fussy cut around the edge of the flower, so in essence the panel is narrower, but the outside edges of the flowers stick out a bit from that.

Next was to get some red that co-ordinated with the poppies and trimmed it so that it formed a matt behind the panel, then cut two really thin strips and glued them along the stamped panel edge, so it made a contrasting line along the edge.  

Then I just stuck the panel down into the centre of my stamped border panel, and then onto my card base.  The sentiment I went with under my flowers on the front panel was a die cut sentiment with a thin secondary sentiment that I cut out in a strip and cut flag ends into it., and that was the card finished.  



This card design is very versatile, it will look different each time you do it with a different stamp and colour combination.

I have a video of making the card.


If you would prefer to see it in full HD then hop over to my You Tube channel here.

----- SUPPLIES -----

These are the main supplies I have used in making this card. The affiliate links of some of these supplies or something similar, may be used at no cost to you.  Product disclosure below.  I will also have the links on my blog https://handcraftedbyhelen.blogspot.com


Card base 5“ x 7”
2 extra panels the same size
Red card for matting
Black card for strips and sentiment die

Altenew Poppy Garden Stamp
----- http://shrsl.com/260p6 -----{Altenew}

Momento Tuxedo Black Ink

Versafine Onyx black ink

Original Misti

WOW Heat tool
 ----- {Krafters Cart NZ}

Ranger clear fine embossing powder

Double sided tape

Gina K adhesive dot runner

Gina K adhesive dot runner refills

Gina K Connect Glue

EK tools Tweezers
----- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/craft-tweezers/?ref=93 -----{Krafters Cart NZ}

Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat
--- https://krafterscart.co.nz/product/glass-media-mat/?ref=93 --{Krafters Cart NZ}

post-it pad
Copics R45, R35, R22, YG03, YG17, Y15, E37
Metal Ruler
Craft Knife
Simon Says stamps Wishing Sending Stamp
Simon Says Stamps Wishing Die
Scissors

DISCLOSURE

All the products used in my videos are purchased on my own for my own use.  I however am affiliated with several companies and show the links to these for your own convenience at no cost to you.  I do make a small commission when you shop using those links.  I do not work for any companies for money, and am not paid to make my videos.  I try really hard to bring you quality videos based on my own personal experience. I choose to make these videos as I would like to pass on my knowledge of about 20 years of crafting and card making and feel we can all learn from each other.  Thank you for watching my videos.