Hi friends, Lisa here today! I have a cute project featuring sequins and seed beads along with the Birdie Friends and Rainy Days stamps and dies. With wedding season upon us, I thought this would be a fun shower gift!
I began with a Soft Stone card stock cut to recipe card size. Using the Stitched Tabs Dies, I cut the tops of the panels for divider tabs.
Next, I dry embossed portions of the dividers using a complimentary embossing folder.
I made a small pouch from an office supply product. This had several small pouches on one sheet that would fit into a notebook. I cut one of the pouches leaving two of the pre-adhered sides intact. I stitched the bottom with my sewing machine then filled it with 6mm Marigold Sequins, 4mm & 6mm Marshmallow Sequins, 10mm Sparkling Clear Sequins and Silver Shimmer Seed Beads. The top was stitched shut and the pouch was added to the front divider with Thermo Web adhesive.
The sweet bird from the Birdie Friends stamp set was stamped, die cut and water colored. It’s added to the decorated panel with two layers of foam tape. A bit of Wink of Stella was added for good measure!
Everything was tied together with Yellow Chevron Twill ribbon. Using a Stitched Tags Die, I stamped a sentiment from the Rainy Days Stamp Set then decorated it with matching sequins and seed beads.
Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day!
Hi everyone, it’s Nina-Marie here with you today! I’m going to share some inspiration and tips for using the We R Memory Keepers Fuse Tool with your Pretty Pink Posh products to create an easy and fun shaker card!
I love making shaker cards and prior to the Fuse Tool, most of us were making our shakers using LOTS of foam tape. While that works well, I have found that the Fuse Tool makes shaker cards not only easier to create but there are other benefits as well…
The sequins and other shaker elements do not get stuck to the sides of your shaker because there is no foam tape for them to stick to
There is less bulk because we do not need to create a dimensional well to allow the shaker bits to move around.
Purchasing inexpensive photo sleeves to use for your shakers is more cost effective then using a lot of foam tape.
These are just some of the benefits I have found so far with the Fuse Tool; honestly, I’m questioning myself as to why I hadn’t gotten this tool when it first came out!
For this card I’ve created, I used a few different stamp and die sets; all the products are listed at the bottom of the post. I felt that the darling little elephant from WPlus9’s Unforgettable stamp set would be a perfect for a “welcome baby” card.
I colored the elephant with Copics and use him to create an extra interactive element on this card… watch the video to find out! I’ll also be talking more in-depth about the Fuse Tool in the video. I hope you enjoy and get some inspiration for using the Fuse Tool in your upcoming projects!
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We also wanted to have a giveaway in this post for the Fuse tool, along with a $50 Pretty Pink Posh gift certificate (so you can fill those shakers up)! Enter the giveaway below…
If you have any questions about this post, feel free to leave it in the comments! Thanks so much for stopping by and spending some time with me; I’ll see you again soon!
Here is a close up of the pretty sparkly edge – I love the magical look it gives!
I started off by stamping my images on Ranger Watercolor paper using Versafine Ink – my favorite for watercoloring! I used the Pretty Pink Posh/Simon Says Stamp exclusive Stamptember Darling Friends set.
Next, I simply watercolored my images in two different colors schemes using watercolors and a waterbrush.
Sometimes I choose my pattern papers before coloring, and match my coloring to my paper, but this time, I watercolored first, then chose my papers. Took a little bit of time to play around and find what I liked, but these were the ones I settled on.
By this time my watercoloring was dry, so I stamped on my sentiments, again with Versafine ink.
Now the fun part! Using a bit of scrap paper to catch the excess, I add a thick line of Glossy Accents along one edge…
…then over another piece of scrap paper to catch the the extra confetti, I shake on a good coating of the Mini Star Confetti, then repeat, one edge at a time until complete.
Then it is time for some patience while you allow it to dry!
Next, I like to use a nice strong adhesive to hold everything together – Scor-tape does a lovely job of holding the watercolor paper in place so it doesn’t peel off.
Today I have another edition of the Favorite Free Fonts to share with you. It’s always so fun to compile these lists for you and since I’m always on the lookout for fonts, it’s only right that I share some of my finds with you! For this feature, I made sure to mix in some scripts, basic and whimsical fonts.
If you haven’t already, head on over to the FREEBIEsection on the site- this is where I’ll be adding the font feature, free templates and other goodies in the future.
For a little while now, I’ve been purchasing fonts- whether it be for personal use, or for business purposes. I have always only shared free fonts that I’ve found, but I thought I’d ask if you would want to see some of my favorite fonts that I’ve paid for. Let me know and I can do that on occasion!
If you download one or two of the fonts, I would love it if you pinned this feature on Pinterest or share it with your friends. Who doesn’t love free fonts?!
Disclosure: I am not responsible for fonts, so please download at your own risk. Also, if you want to use them for commercial use, you must go through the proper channels to obtain the rights.
Hello everyone, Joni here sharing another new tutorial. Today I’ll be showing you how to create a simple watercolor background using the ZIG Clean Color Real Brush 60.
To begin I simply drew a swirly image using the ZIG Clean Color Real Brush 60. Any color will work. You can also try a different shape just add leaves to give it a flower look.
In this image below I simply just added a leaves image to go with my background flower.
After drawing my image, I moved the image with a wet watercolor brush to give the image a watercolor feel.
I also added some yellow dots with the flower to give it a more complete look.
In assembling the card, I also added my favorite inverted Scallop Circle die(the smaller version). The sentiment is from Wplus9 You equal kind stamp set. I mounted the circle die-cut on a foam tape at the middle of the card panel to give it dimension.
Paulina wants to give you the opportunity to win these popular Zig watercolor markers and brushes. All you have to do is enter below leaving a comment with your favorite kind of flower!
Welcome to the Altenew 2nd Anniversary Blog Hop where there are 3 days planned filled with fun and lots of inspiration.
You should have arrived from Elena Roussakis blog, but if you get lost, no worries, there is a complete line up list below so you can stay on track during the blog hop.
I’m beyond thrilled to share these two cards with you today, so let’s get started.
Here, I used this beautiful Vintage Roses set where I stamped several of the flowers using the Red Cosmos ink collection from Altenew which made it easy to create this layered look as all of the colors work beautifully together from light, med, to darker reds. For the leaves, I used the Green Fields ink collection.
Next, I created the background using the Shutter Cover Die by embossing it onto Sea Glass card stock and went on to create the shaker element using this adorable Stitched Duo 3 die from Pretty Pink Posh.
For this next card, I used this beautiful Window Frames Die from Pretty Pink Posh as it’s perfect to create different scenes.
Here, I used the larger window frame as my focal point as I wanted to use all of the (5) flowers from the Vintage Roses set. Again, using the Red Cosmos and Green Fields ink collection.
For the sentiment on this card, I heat embossed it using gold powder along with the Birthday Greetings set from Altenew as it has wonderful birthday greetings. For the final touches and to add some sparkles, I added some 4mm and 6mm Metallic Gold sequins
Let’s continue celebrating with your next stop at———> May Sukyong Park
GIVEAWAY! During this 3 day blog hop, leave comments along the way for the opportunity to win one of THREE prize packs valued at over $100 from Altenew!
There are 8 awesome companies who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:
Be sure to leave comments on each stop by Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 11:59 PM EST for a chance to win! 13 winners will be chosen at random from the collective blogs in the hop list and will be announced on the Altenew blog on April 14th.
Here is the complete list of Blog Hop Participants:
A big congratulations to Altenew and their team on their 2nd anniversary. We are so honored to be part of this celebration and to consider you all crafty friends! Happy hopping!
Hello there, crafty friends, it’s Julia here! I have a card for you today that was inspired by none other than Paulina herself. She excels at layering and I decided to give this style a go featuring the Storybook 1 and Twine & Bows dies as well as the new Birdie Friends stamp set.
I started out by stamping the large bird from Birdie Friendsonce and the nest several times on Copic friendly paper. You don’t have to use Copics, though – if you prefer a different coloring medium, go for it! Since I going to fussy cut the images (or you could use the matching dies), I made sure I used a heavy, sturdy paper. This will ensure that the stand-alone pieces will not bend or tear when used on their own on the card.
After I was done coloring, I die cut the Storybook 1 shape twice: once from yellow card stock, and once from white card stock. If you don’t have cards stock in a matching color, here are two tips on how to create your own:
Use your coloring medium (Copics, watercolor, pencils, etc.) to color in the die cut piece. This will give you the exact shade to match your critters!
Use an ink pad and rub it against the die cut piece. It’s a little messy, but this way you can easily create your own colored paper.
The colorful frame contrasts nicely with the white inlaid pieces and the white is a great background for the sentiment.
I matted the Storybook 1 shape, onto which I had adhered my images with foam tape, against some paper I had decorated with the Denami Design Polka Dot background. And for an additional bit of sparkly, I die cut some silver glitter paper with the Twine & Bows die. As a tip to easily adhere this intricate shape: put some double-sided adhesive sheet on the back of the glitter paper before you cut it. The you just have to remove the second backing paper and don’t have to fiddle around with glue.
Thank you for stopping by today! I hope you got inspired and enjoyed the project!
Heather here from Houses Built of Cards. I’m delighted to be sharing a photo tutorial showing how to recreate these bright shaker cards – similar to one I made for the recent release hop with PPP. Be warned – this is a picture heavy post, but hopefully it is clear and easy to follow!
I started off by choosing a couple of plaid pattern papers – these will be trimmed to an A2 cardfront size – then trimming some watercolor cardstock to approximately 3 1/2″ by 4 3/4″.
Next, I stamped the birdies and branches using Birdie Friends and Birdie Friends Coordinating Dies, colored with Copic makers, and used the coordinating die cuts. They are so easy to line up – I use a small piece of Post-it Tape to hold the die in place while I run it through my die cut machine.
Next, I added a rough watercolor wash to the background, allowed it to dry well, then carefully laid my elements in place – NO adhesive now please! This just helped me line-up to stamp my sentiments, as well as those cute little musical notes, and have them placed perfectly when I finish assembling my shaker. The Scallop Circles were die cut out of black cardstock – I just love how this makes them pop!
Then, remove the frame and die cut images, and add a simple row of machine stitching around the edge. I love using my sewing machine to sew on paper!
Next, I use some good sturdy adhesive to adhere my watercolor panel to my trimmed pattern paper. I like to use Scor-tape – you don’t want the watercolor paper peeling up on these cards, or one side of your shaker will pop open and leak out.
Now, to make the clear acetate window – I use a sharpie to trace around the Scallop Circlesdies on my acetate.
Then when cutting, make sure and trim inside the line you marked – this way it will fit behind your scallop frame without showing around the outside.
Adhere together – again using a nice sturdy adhesive – I love the slim 1/8″ width of Score tape. You can easily curve it around the frame, and when you remove the paper, all those curved edges will adhere flat once you press the acetate on.
Next step is foam tape, to make sure there is room for your shaker elements to move. For the large scallop circle frame, I suggest cutting a 12″ long piece, then trim into thirds lengthwise.
The easiest way to attach the foam to the die cut frame is to remove the paper backing first – then it easily curves around the shape of the circle – so much less stressful then trying to bend the paper around! (And believe me – I’ve tried both!)
Once you have your windows ready, add a good dose of your shaker filling right on top of your card front – I’m using Iridescent Mini Heart Confetti and Iridescent Mini Star Confetti – then press your window over the top firmly before shaking it around to settle it all into place.
Finally, a bit of sturdy glue – my favorite is Ranger Multi Medium Matte, because it dries to a mat finish, so if a tiny bit leaks out, you’ll never see it! Use sparingly though – you don’t need much! Attach the branch and birdie to the front of your window and let dry.
That’s it! Here is a close up of each of these cards:
Unlimited color combos based on your pattern paper too!
Hello everyone, Joni here sharing another quick tutorial. Today I’ll be sharing how to create your own simple pop–up card that you can use for any occasion.
To begin, I die-cut some of the large oval from Scallop Ovals dies 5 times and distressed one of the middle part using PTI Melon Berry. Then I glued the scallop on top of the other like the photo above to give it more dimension. The sentiment “cheer up friend” I used for the front of the card is from the new Birdie Friends stamp set, but the cute birdie stamp I used for the front of the card is the Birdie Notes stamp set. The other cute birdies you see below are from the Birdie Friends as well. They were watercolored using my all time fave ZIG Clean Color Real Brush in the 60 pack and then die-cut using Birdie Notes coordinating dies and Birdie Friends coordinating dies.
To create my pop-up card I measured the inside card a little bit smaller than an A2 card and created my pencil guide to were to cut and fold like the image below.
After cutting your desired pop-up stand, you can push them inside like the image below. These stand will hold your image for the inside of the card.
When you open the card this how it will look inside, now you are ready to glue your die-cut images.
This is how they look after gluing them inside, aren’t they cute?
The bow die-cut that you see on the birdie’s head is from the Holiday Pals coordinating dies just in case you are wondering. The “sending hugs” sentiment is also from the Birdie Friends stamp set.
Here’s another look from the inside…
I hope you guys enjoyed this tutorial and are inspired to create your own. Have a wonderful week!
I selected frames with matting included. You’ll see this has space for three photos.
I cut two panels of patterned paper, and two from white cardstock. The white panels were dry embossed with a floral pattern. These were added to the two mats with tape runner adhesive.
The fun began here with the placement of the images! I added the two black and white photos then the Sweet Pea Sequins. This will be a little gift to my granddaughter for her nursery!
We hope that today’s post and project inspired you to think outside of cards and stretch your stamps, dies and embellishments; the possibilities are endless!
Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day!
Here, I used the larger window frame as my focal point as I wanted to use all of the (5) flowers from the 
