Showing posts with label seahorses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label seahorses. Show all posts

Monday, May 10, 2021

Seascape Cards - Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month - May 2021

 

Seascape and Seahorses - Cards using Spellbinders Card Kit for May

The ocean is a peaceful relaxing escape for so many people.  That's why it makes for such a great project theme.  Stressed out people need products that bring peace.  Stressed out people need greeting cards that deliver a slice of calm and tranquility. 

  Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month Membership for May 2021 is a box of crafty seaside tranquility delivered to your door.  Here is a picture of the entire kit this month.  The two cards featured today were created using the die cut designs and stamp set from the Card Kit.  

Card Kit of the Month Membership
The stamp set this month is just sensational.  
It's a combination of sentiments and images that will please anyone; from Birthday greetings to everyday sentiments and some sea critters tossed in as well.  


Additional Information

The seahorses and starfish  stamps were stamped on to watercolor paper using the MISTI 12 x 12 - Most Incredible Stamp Tool Invented stamping platform and colored using Spellbinders / Fun Stampers Journey Color Splash Watercolor Pencils

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 PencilsMemory MISTI 12 x 12 - Most Incredible Stamp Tool Invented





This card utilizes a dimensional shell sticker included in Spellbinders Card Kit  for May, along with the die cut images and the stamped sentiment from the kit.   


 

A little bit about the monthly "Extras" Spellbinders offers for sale in their on-line store. 

  The "Extras" are the packaged die cuts and the paper pad from the kit that can be purchased individually from Spellbinders. Here's a link to this month's Extras from the Spellbinders Store.  Each month the selection of extras changes.  



Beach Day Gemstones - Card Kit of the Month Extras
Spellbinders Beach Day Gemstones - Card Kit of the Month Extras
Beach Day Die Cut Shapes - Card Kit of the Month Extras
Spellbinders Beach Day Die Cut Shapes - Card Kit of the Month Extras


Remember,  Spellbinders monthly club dies are uniquely designed for Spellbinders and only found in their store.   



Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Seaside and Seahorses - Cards with Artist Trading Coins and Shakers


Today I am sharing some of Creative Embellishments trendy chipboard designs with you. 
I've noticed a few trends gaining popularity as the year progresses; Artist trading Coins and shakers.  

Creative Embellishments is at the forefront as a trend setter with it's innovative chipboard ATC and shaker designs. The ATC (artist trading coins) are perfectly sized for traditional cards and awesome for shakers. 

These are the chipboard pieces  I used on the cards shown today.    
Creative Embellishments Seahorse
Sand dollar and starfish
Creative Embellishments  -Starfish and Sand Dollars
Artist Trading Coin- Under the Sea

everyday word set

Nautical Artist Trading Coins
Artist Trading Coin- Coin Rings for Shakers

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Turn Your ATCs into Shakers
It's very simple to turn your ATC's into shakers using Creative Embellishments - Coin Ring and Shaker Acrylic Pieces .  These were made to coordinate with the ATC's as spacers to create shakers. 

Artist Trading Coin- Coin Rings for Shakers
The chipboard pieces on this first card were lightly sponge dabbed with white acrylic paint.  Next after the white acrylic dried, I used a dry paintbrush and lightly painted aqua and green accents on the sea horses and a bit on the starfish.  

The paper is designed by a wonderful artist with a flowing watercolor style; Alexandra Renke - Seahorses


Wondering what to use for shaker filler? 
OK so now you have turned your ATC's into shakers and you are ready to fill it.  Don't sit at your crafty desk and look around for little bits.  You have easy options!
Beads, Sequins, 

I filled with sequins and crystals from Buttons Galore - Sparkletz.  They have an assortment of colors and bits for the perfect filler.  
TIP:  Add your filler then use a good adhesive to seal the shaker with the pre-cut acrylic piece that comes in the kit.  I used Beacons 3-in-1glue because it dries clear and works well with a  variety of surfaces ( acrylics, plastics, wood, metal, fabric, canvas).

Sparkletz - Sea Level



My second card is still designed in keeping with the seaside theme yet a little more conventional.  
The chippies are painted with white acrylic and a dab of light blue. 


The papers used on this card are from Stamperia's Sea Land 12x12 collection - a peaceful and soft collection perfect for seaside projects. 
Stamperia SEA LAND 12x12 Paper sbbl37

Stamperia SEA LAND 12x12 Paper



I did add a wisp of cheesecloth under the chipboard word and some glass beads. 

Thanks for stopping here.  Happy Crafting. 

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Creative Embellishments Seahorse
Sand dollar and starfish
Creative Embellishments  -Starfish and Sand Dollars
Artist Trading Coin- Under the Sea
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everyday word set

Nautical Artist Trading Coins
Artist Trading Coin- Coin Rings for Shakers

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Sparkletz - Sea Level
Creative Embellishments Shakers
Creative Embellishments - Shaker Set
Alexandra Renke Seahorses


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 Dina Wakley Ranger OCEAN 1OZ Media Acrylic Paints MDQ54061

from: Simon Says Stamp