Art Deco Sea

Hello everyone,

I've another painted art deco element card today.

The image is a Starform outline sticker affixed to vellum and painted with LuminArte Autumn Skies, Blue Zircon, Ice, Mediterranean Blue, Mystic Blue and Olive Vine Twinkling H2Os.  The image is layered on Stampin' Up Whisper White, Recollections Black, a piece of watercolour crayon smooshed watercolour paper and a shimmery green of unknown origin.  The sentiment is also of unknown origin stamped in Versafine Onyx Black.  The embellishment is also of unknown origin.

As much as I wasn't totally pleased with yesterday's card, I really, really, really love today's.  These are always my 'go to' colours and they certainly worked on this card.  These blues and greens against the smooshed watercolour paper are stunning!  I hadn't originally intended to add an embellishment but when I took a 'look see', I found this perfectly coloured bit of blue bling.  It works perfectly.  I could keep going on and on about this card.  I may have to keep it in my personal stash.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

More Art Deco

Hello everyone,

Today's card uses another painted art deco element.

The image is a Starform Outline Sticker affixed to vellum and painted with LuminArte Sage, Summer Breeze, Wild Plum and Wisteria Twinkling H20s.  The image is layered on Stampin' Up Whisper White, Recollections Black, Close To My Heart Juniper and a shimmery purple of unknown origin.  The sentiment is Sentimentally Yours Scribbled Sentiments stamped in Versafine Onyx Black.  The embellishment is Kaisercraft Pearl Strips.

This card was way more of a challenge than it ought to have been.  The pink petals (I thought Wisteria was actually more purple) were suppose to be more light purple and the blending didn't go as well as it has been.  I originally chose purple and green because it's a colour combination that usually works so well.  The layers just weren't working until I added the purple with the small reveal.  I knew I wanted to craft a horizontal card and it also gave me an excuse to use this longer sentiment.  It's an OK card, but certainly not a favourite.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Art Deco In Pink

Hello everyone,

I've gotten distracted by my stash of alcohol-inked papers over the past few days but I'm back on track to finish making up the last few outline stickers that I had painted.

The image is a Starform outline sticker affixed to vellum and painted with LuminArte Buttercup, Chiffon Pink, Green Tea, Ice, Lemongrass, Mango Mamba and Playful Peony Twinkling H2Os.  The image is layered on Stampin' Up Very Vanilla, Ranger alcohol-inked glossy paper, Basic Black and Lucky Limeade.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up Wild About Flowers stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Very Vanilla.  The embellishments are Crafts.

I found a package of outline stickers with these Art Deco style design elements.  I choose a few of them because they're somewhat easier to cut out as well as to paint.  I have not totally put away the smooshed papers and liked out this one uses the pinks and greens that I used on the sticker.  I think it makes for an especially interesting layer.  I'm still not certain about the punched sentiment but my daughter says it's just fine.  All in all, I'm happy with these results.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Ornament A Glittering

Hello everyone,

Still five more of my own Christmas cards to post.

The image is a Starform outline sticker glittered with Martha Stewart glitter.  The image is affixed to brushed gold of unknown origin textured with Darice Ornaments On Side embossing folder and layered on a shimmery red of unknown origin.  The sentiment is Sweet & Sassy Stamps Christmas Silhouettes stamped in Stampin' Up Real Red on Whisper White.  The ribbon is Offray.

Like all crafters I pick up new things all the time (more often than I should) but don't always have a chance to play.  This embossing folder is one of those acquisitions and it bugs me that I waited so long.  This glittered ornament is one that I did during the summer and had yet to use.  It's one of those bits and pieces I've had lying around my desk that I'm trying to use.  This ornament looks better than I'd imagined.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Amazing Ornaments

Hello everyone,

Today's card is a pair of ornaments that are to die for!

The card base is Artois Klondike.  The image is a Starform outline sticker glittered with Martha Stewart Charoite, Garnet, Golden Beryl, Peridot and Turquoise glitter.  The image is layered on Stampin' Up Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler, and Canford gold.  The sentiment is Verve Bright Spirits heat embossed with Close To My Heart gold embossing powder.

All of these glittered Christmas card on the deep red card bases are just amazing.  I love the deep richness of these cards.  The shimmery of the card base works so well with the glitter that no extra embellishments are needed.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Perfectly Pretty Pansies

Hello everyone,

I've got the last couple of non-Christmas glittered cards for you this weekend.  I've finally had enough of the glitter madness and have vowed to finish up so I can finally vacuum my workspace.

The Starform image is glittered with Martha Stewart Aquamarine, Charoite, Fine Crystal, Golden Beryl, Onyx and Peridot glitter.  Also Jewel Glitter Ritz Light Gold Opaque Microfine Glitter.  The image is layered on Stampin' Up Basic Black, Recollections Gold Foil and Orchid Opulence.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up Perfectly Penned stamped in Versafine Onyx Black.  The embellishments are Mark Richards 3mm gold metal.

I find these pansies absolutely appealing.  I find these intricate images really challenging but the results so wonderful.  This card was particularly challenging as circles are not my forte in term of layouts.  That being said, I'm most grateful for Spellbinder Nestablities and the opportunity to use this sentiment.  I suspect I could have spaced the elements a little better but I can totally live with the finished product.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Christmas Holly

Hello everyone,

You just had to know that I'd glitter some holly.

The card base is Artois Klondik.  The image is a Starform Outline Sticker glitter with Martha Stewart Carrara Marble, Garnet and Peridot glitter.  The image is affixed to Stampin' Up Whisper White and layered on Canford Gold.  The sentiment is Bonnidee Christmas Wording 3 stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink on Whisper White and layered on more Canford Gold.

I think this is my favourite glitter card so far.  This is a wonderful sticker and with the glitter, it becomes incredible! I've tried to keep the rest of the card really simple as I don't think it would take too much to go over the top and I really want the image to stand out.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Glittering Goodness

Hello everyone,

Today's card cases a technique that I saw in shop last year.  It has taken me that long to figure out how to do it.

The image is a Starform outline sticker.  It was affixed to double-sided adhesive paper and covered, piece by piece with Martha Stewart Golden Beryl, Peridot, Brownstone, Kunzite and Tourmaline glitter.  The image was layered on Stampin' Up Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive.  The sentiment is Close To My Heart Joyful Birthday stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink.

For my first effort, this card is wonderful!  Be warned, it's a somewhat messy process.  There is glitter all over my workspace.  I also think that scale is an important point.  I originally intended to use one of my usual larger card bases but the image was too small and it got lost in all the blank space.  Once I moved to the smaller card base, the image really, really popped.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Holly Branch

Hello everyone,

Nothing is more frustrating than having your inspiration dry up five days into a month-long challenge. Today's card was a struggle from the get-go and if I wasn't so stubborn I likely would have begged off.

The card base is from Recollections. The patterned paper is of unknown origin layered on Stampin' Up Real Red. The focal images are Starform holly stickers affixed to vellum and coloured with Faber-Castell markers. The sentiment is Annabelle Stamps Holly Branch.

In the final analysis, I love this card! I'm still determined to use up my scrap Christmas paper but this was one frustrating card to craft. It is actually my third attempt which was really annoying because I so love this holly paper that I use it very sparingly and I ruined a really good sized piece. I think keeping it really simple was what finally got this card crafted.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

For You

Hello everyone,

I was totally inspired by today's Res-Q-Challenge which is 'glass'. This was the perfect excuse to use outline stickers and vellum. I also used Thursday's Eat Sleep Stamp sketch because I thought it would really highlight the stained glass 'window'. Finally, Thursday's No Time To Stamp? challenge was called two's company and that is just fun.

The two papers are BasicGrey Wisteria. The bottom layer is textured with Sizzix Floral Expressions which the other layer is textured with Cuttlebug's Swiss Dots embossing folder. The focal image is a pansy Starform Outline Stickers affixed to vellum and coloured with Faber-Castell markers. The two ribbons are Sheer Creations from Michaels and Crafts from the dollar store. The sentiment is Stampin' Up Vintage Labels.

I really like this card. I think the background compliments the pansy window and really helps it stand out which is exactly what I wanted. I was thinking of one of my best friends, Cheri, when I saw these stickers. Pansies are her favourites and I expect she'll be down in my office to take a peek on Monday.

I hope you like this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

1920s Inspired

Hello everyone,

Today's card was a real challenge. Last Monday's 365 Cards asked for a card inspired by the 1920s. Well, my knowledge of the 1920s is limited so I had to do a bit of research. Let me just say, there is a ton of inspiration from the 1920s - Art Deco, Art Nouveau, architecture, fashion, Lalique, Tiffany, the Group of Seven - the list goes on and one. I had in my outline sticker stash some Art Deco flowers that I decided to use on vellum for a stained glass effect.

The red layer is BasicGrey Bittersweet. The bottom layer is Stampin' Up Basic Black. The top layer is Stampin' Up Shimmery White. The image is a Starform outline sticker - Deco Flower Design - placed on a piece of vellum and coloured with Faber-Castell markers. The embellishments are cream mosaic Crystal Stickers.

I love this card. The 1920s are filled with inspiration. The colours are so rich and the card is beautifully simple. I recently discovered these embellishments stickers and they are awesome. You'll see them again.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle