If friends were flowers.......

Hi everyone, I've created this fun card today using the supplies on my craft table.

I began by creating the background with Ranger Distress Oxide Inks.  This creates a really soft and subtle effect which is exactly what I wanted.

I used a Cheery Lynn background die to die cut Rinea Gold/Gold Glossy Foiled Paper, then adhered it to the inked panel.  I purposely did not adhere all the slats as I had a further plan in mind.

Using Heartfelt Creations dies with Rinea Blush/Blush Starstruck Foiled Paper, I created the flowers.

I had 2 previously die cut leaf sprays from Rinea Emerald/Emerald Starstruck Foiled Paper, so I placed the first one on the card, inserting parts through the unglued lattice panels.  The 2nd one was placed on top giving the spray some dimension.  The flowers were then glued in place.  Once dry, I filled the flower centers with Ancient Gold Liquid Pearls.

A small phrase was stamped on white cardstock and punched out.  It was matted to a scalloped oval that was punched from Gold/Gold Glossy Foiled Paper then placed on the card with foam adhesives for dimension.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Sweet Butterfly Cards

Hi everyone, I'm on the ClearScraps blog with a set of butterfly cards.

Using assorted inks, I colored the butterflies, then added embossing powder giving them a bit of shine.

The backgrounds for my cards were created using assorts spray inks from Lindys Stamp Gang.  Cutting the panels to size, I used the 6" Post/Flowers Stencil, aligning it on the panel. 

I removed and realigned the stencil to add another flower.

I matted the panel with green cardstock then added it to a yellow card.

The butterfly's body was adhered to the card so it appears to be in flight.  A Tim Holtz stamped phrase was added to the upper corner.

My 2nd card using another spritzed panel that was embossed and die cut with Lawn Fawn dies.

A double layer of cattails was added to the card and the butterfly was adhered in place.  A Tim Holtz stamped phrase was also added to the upper corner.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Frosty Fun Layout with Rinea Foils

Hi everyone, have you used Rinea Foiled Papers on your layouts yet?  The foiled papers add great dimension.

Starting with navy cardstock, I tore a piece of Silver/Silver Starstruck Foiled Paper to fit across the page.  Tearing the edges of the foil provides a nice effect to the foil.

Stamp snowflakes randomly about the page using Rinea Ghost Ink.  Once dry, you have a ghost or watermark effect on the cardstock.

Die cut frosty from white cardstock and Silver/Silver Starstruck Foiled Paper  using Cricut.  Using an older, less sticky mat, I taped the foiled paper to the mat, then  turned my speed to High and pressure to Medium.

I like to remove the foil around the letters first.  Removing the word, I used Helmar Craft Adhesive to adhere the foil to it's white backing.

Use a punch to create snowflakes from Silver/Silver Starstruck Foiled Paper and Sapphire/Gold Glossy Foiled Paper.  Add a torn strip of Sapphire/Gold Glossy Foiled Paper across the page.  I used the Cricut again to die cut fun, then adhered it to the lower corner.

Use Helmar Craft Glue to adhere the foil elements to the layout.

 Add photos, placing the punched snowflakes around them.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph