Friday, April 30, 2021

Under the Sea - Fun Mermaid and Sea Life Shaker Cards


Welcome crafty friends to my undersea world.  Today I'm diving deep under the sea to shake up the mermaids and sea creatures with fun shaker cards.  

I love the sea.  It brings me peace and calms my soul.  Typically my sea world is filled with calming blues and peaceful sea greens however I'm even going to shake up the sea world by adding colorful shaker mix to the cards.    

Today I'd like to feature Creative Embellishments chipboard products and shaker sets filled with Sprinkletz shaker mix from Buttons Galore and Pearlz embellishments also from Buttons Galore.

 

  The first card features the following chipboard pieces and shaker sets from Creative Embellishments:  Creative Embellishments Sand DollarsATC Coin Rings  and Shaker AcrylicsCreative Embellishments ATC Coins - Sea Creatures.  

The chipboard pieces were painted with a simple white wash made from adding water to white acrylic paint then gently dabbing onto the chipboard with a sea sponge.  



Both shakers today are filled with Sprinkletz - Fish Tank  shaker mix from Buttons Galore and accented with  pearls from Buttons Galore - Pearlz collection called  Pearl Drop.




Other Products to Point Out

The paper: Unlikely paper choice?  Oh yeah.  I'm using a very floral themed paper collection for under the sea.  It works if you open your imagination a bit. 
The papers used on the cards today is Dress My Craft - 6 x 6 Paper Pad - Hydrangea Lawns

The paper:  The sentiment is Spellbinders Essential Sentiments Clear Stamp from the Slimline Collection.  The collection has a practical assortment of large bold sentiments covering a wide range of card giving occasions.  The name of the product is well suited. 



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This is the second card.  The chipboard used here is the Mermaid Tail shaker set, Seashells , also white washed and filled with Sprinkletz - Fish Tank shaker mix that resemble fish, from Buttons Galore.  



Birthday Cards Created By Adapting Spellbinders Slimline Collection

 


Birthday Cards  - Adapted from Spellbinders Slimline Collection 

When I am shopping for new products, versatility is king.  Products need to have multiple purpose and functionality.  I also love products that can be used through the year and with a bit of creativity can be used in multiple ways.  

Slimline cards are trendy lately.  These are long cards measuring  3.5" by 8.5", which conveniently fit into a standard business sized envelope. 

  Today I am featuring Spellbinders Flowering Slimline Etched Dies from the Slimline Collection however I am not creating a slimline card.  I'm showing alternative ways to use the die set from Spellbinders new collection of Slimline dies.  The sentiment on the card is also part of the collection;  Spellbinders Essential Sentiments Clear Stamp from the Slimline Collection



Additional Information

The sentiment stamp was stamped with Fun Stampers Journey  - Black Licorice True Color Fusion Ink Pad.  This black is robust, dries quickly and does not bleed  leading to a crisp clear stamped image.  

  Black Licorice True Color Fusion Ink Pad




Thursday, April 29, 2021

Floral Slimline Cards - Spellbinders

 



Slimline Cards - Spellbinders Slimline Collection


Slimline cards are trendy lately.  These are long cards measuring  3.5" by 8.5", which conveniently fit into a standard business sized envelope. 

I'm seeing more and more products popping up aimed at slimline design.  Today I am featuring Spellbinders Flowering Slimline Etched Dies from the Slimline Collection ,one of the new dies from Spellbinders new collection of Slimline dies.  The sentiment on the card is also part of the collection;  Spellbinders Essential Sentiments Clear Stamp from the Slimline Collection

 
Flowering Slimline Etched Dies from the Slimline CollectionEssential Sentiments Clear Stamp from the Slimline Collection


 I enjoy making slimline sized cards because the dimension of the card encourages me to think about card designs fitting into a different shape. It can be a bit more challenging than one might imagine.   

The Spellbinders Essential Sentiments Stamp  from the collection is fabulous because it covers so many occasions with exquisite clarity/quality. 

I am really into playing with Spellbinders Watercolor Pencils lately so I opted to die cut this onto watercolor paper allowing me to add custom colors to the leaves and flowers.  



Additional Information

The sentiment stamp was stamped with Fun Stampers Journey  - Black Licorice True Color Fusion Ink Pad.  This black is robust, dries quickly and does not bleed when I use watercolors.

These pencils are amazing.  The set has an array of colors that capture most every color I need.  The pigmentation is rich and blends so wonderfully.  I do use a paint brush for blending.  I have yet to find a water brush pen that I like.  

  Journey Color Splash Watercolor PencilsBlack Licorice True Color Fusion Ink Pad