Wednesday, October 30, 2019

With this paper, card designs are so easy because it’s stunning!!

This was one of my most popular designs for my October classes! The paper makes any layout look amazing!


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It's hard to tell from the photo unfortunately but this card is vanilla based which I love.  So much of what we make centres around Whisper White Cardstock so I'm always looking for cards where I can bring is some Very Vanilla.

This Brightly Gleaming Designer Series paper has these fabulous copper foil accents mixed with Pretty Peacock, Night of Navy and Mossy Meadow.  I decided to play with the navy and peacock.

I used Pretty Peacock cardstock for my base and then layered a piece of Very Vanilla (4 x 5.25). Next step was to stamp the sentiment (from the Everything Festive stamp set) in the upper 1/2 using Pretty Peacock ink. It's always best to stamp first in case you make a mistake and have to turn the paper over.  After that, adhere the DSP (cut 5 1/8 x 1 7/8) leaving a border all around.

I love using annual catalogue items in my Christmas card classes so I was happy to be able to tie in the 3/8 " Reversible Ribbon (showcasing the peacock side of course) and the Baker's Twine (night of navy/sahara sand).

Next up was the ornaments from the Christmas Gleaming Bundle.  There is a punched ornament in Night of Navy as well as a stamped ornament (navy on vanilla).  Ornaments are layered and adhered to each other and then added to the card front with dimensionals.  The twine bow is added with a glue dot.

The finishing touch is 3 Night of Navy Rhinestones from the Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels.  If you don't have these rhinestones but you have clear rhinestones and a Dark Night of Navy Blends Marker, you can quickly make your own navy rhinestones.  A great trick for any blends colour you might have!

Monday, October 14, 2019

Kylie's Demonstrator Training Monthly Blog Hop - October 2019

Here is it!  My first time joining this amazing Monthly Blog Hop of International Stampin' Up! Demonstrators.  Thanks for hopping by!

I received a card last week and knew I wanted to CASE it!  Here is my version, which has been selectively edited.  The original can be seen in the still clip of the video plus it is show in its entirety in the video.



My starting point for this card was the Mercury Glass Designer Acetate. After that, it was a pretty fluid design process as I wanted to get a live video out but was pressed for time.  I'm still pleased with the end result but can't wait to make several more versions of this card with a bit more planning time.  I'm thinking the Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper and the Pine Tree Punch..... Stay tuned!

I found it hard to photograph well but this card uses Purple Posy (not white) wherever you see light coloured cardstock. It also uses the Scripty 3D Embossing Folder

This video can also be found on YouTube

Saturday, October 12, 2019

Friday, October 4, 2019

Colour and Sketch Challenge - So Much Fun!

I combined both a sketch challenge from my West Coast Creator's Team (a previous TGIF sketch) and a colour challenge from Hand Stamped Sentiments for my latest creation.


I'm so pleased with how this card turned out and wanted to share all the little details so be sure to watch the video below where I recreate this cutie live on my Facebook Friday Coffee & Cards! And be sure to join me next Friday at 9:15 for a new design!



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