SSINKspiration Technique Challenge #SSINKTC54 (Sunburst): Timeless Tidings

Good afternoon!  It is time for another technique challenge over on the SSINKspiration blog and this month we're using the sunburst technique which I never used before but is super easy, and a great way to show off lots of patterns of paper (and use up scraps).

I used Old Olive cardstock for the cardbase and then added Early Espresso as the cardfront and the mat for my sunburst.  I cut several pieces of Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper and then cut them in half diagonally (the Stampin' Trimmer is perfect for this) and then started piecing the design together.  Now I'll admit, I planned on my card being tall but after I put all the pieces together I noticed my deer on the one piece would have been sideways so I just flipped the card and now my deer are right side up.  After I added all the pieces I used my trimmer again to cut off all the excess so I had nice clean edges.

To finish off the card I used the Timeless Tidings stamp set for the greeting and stamped in in Shady Spruce ink on Whisper White cardstock and then cut it out with the Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits.  I used the Layering Circles Framelits and Real Red cardstock to cut a scalloped circle mat for the greeting and then attached the piece with dimensionals.

I love this card because it lets the designer series paper really be the star and you don't need lots of supplies to make it.  Go check out the other cards the design team is sharing and we would love for you to play along with us and share what you create.

Below are easy ordering links for products used on today's card:

Product List

Timeless Tidings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [148936]	Big Shot [143263]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686]
Under The Mistletoe Designer Series Paper [146921]

Enjoy!

Diana

SSINKspiration Technique Challenge #SSINKTC53: Ink, Twine, and Paper

Good morning! The guys have left for their week of 18th century wilderness camping fun and mom gets to stay home and enjoy showers, AC, and crafting (haha!)It's always fun to see when different stamping techniques become popular as they start to pop up everywhere.  Today the SSINKspiration blog has a new technique challenge and we're doing the ink, twine, and paper technique.  The funny thing is that I shared this technique earlier this month at card class and it was a hit but we were talking about trying to add different colors for today's card I inked the baker's twine with three different colors (Mint Macaron, Flirty Flamingo, and Berry Burst).  Not only is this technique so easy but I like how you get a different look each time.

After letting the inked image dry I used the Special Celebrations stamp set and stamped the birthday greeting in Basic Black ink.  I had a couple ink spots so I used some rhinestones in the top right corner to help conceal the ink.  I used pieces of Flirty Flamingo and Berry Burst cardstock offset to mat the stamped image and then Mint Macaron was used as the cardbase.

These colors cascade like a waterfall and are soft and pretty, perfect to send birthday wishes.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team made using this technique, each has a unique look and then we would love for you to play along with the challenge and share what you create.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Special Celebrations Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143885]	Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [138331]	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [144089]
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [141402]	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]	Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144243]	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]

Enjoy!

Diana

SSINKspiration Technique Challenge #SSINKTC52 Sponging Sunsets: Enjoy Life

Good morning!  What an enjoyable weekend spending time with my little guy and friends.  Today over on the SSINKspiration blog it's time for this month's technique challenge and we're using the sponging sunset technique, which is easy and fun to use. 

I started by making my main focal point using Glossy White cardstock, Daffodil Delight, Peekaboo Peach, and Cajun Craze ink, along with a piece of Whisper White cardstock that I had punched a hole in the center using a 2 1/4" Circle Punch.  I sponged the sun first using the cardstock with the circle cut out and then switched and added my circle piece over the yellow sponging and started with the Peekaboo Peach and then added Cajun Craze around the edges and blending in until I was happy with the look.

Next I took the new Enjoy Life stamp set (this set is awesome) and using Tuxedo Memento Black ink I stamped the lady (I held the stamp on the cardstock for a couple of extra seconds just to make sure I got good saturation on the stamp).  Then I matted the cardfront with Basic Black cardstock and attached it to a cardbase that's Daffodil Delight.

Next I used some Whisper White 1/4" Organza Ribbon (retiring) to wrap around the bottom and attached the bow.  The greeting is from the same stamp set and is my favorite!  It's stamped in Basic Black ink on Cajun Craze cardstock and then cut out with the Big Shot and Layering Ovals Framelits before attaching it with dimensionals.

I had a lot of fun with this card and designed it for a very special friend so I can't wait to send it out.  Make sure to check out the other design team cards using this technique (such a great variety) and then we would love for you to join us and play along with this technique and share what you create.

Below are easy ordering links for products used on today's card:
 

Product List

Enjoy Life Photopolymer Stamp Set [148190]	2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720]	8-1/2" X 11" Glossy White Cardstock [144240]	Big Shot [143263]	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Organza Ribbon [145590]	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119683]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119684]
Stamping Sponges [141337]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]

Enjoy!

Diana

SSINKspiration Technique Challenge #SSINKTC51: Reflection Technique

Good morning!  What a crazy weekend, we had snow Saturday and then by Sunday afternoon had beautiful spring like weather, Mother Nature is really having some mood swings this year, haha!  Today on the  SSINKspiration blog it's time for another technique challenge and this month is the Reflection Technique and since I'm beyond ready for spring I decided to use that spring feeling we had yesterday as inspiration for today's card.

I love the Reflection Technique because it looks really hard, just be for years I never understood how people did it and once I saw the instructions I was amazed at how easy it is!!

I started with Soft Sky cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Berry Burst cardstock as the mat for the Whisper White cardfront.  For the design I started with Early Espresso ink and the Colorful Seasons stamp set and stamped the original branch and then stamped it again on the window sheet, flipped it over and gently rubbed the window sheet on the cardfront to create the reflection.  I did the same thing with the flowers on the branch using Berry Burst ink.

Now it was time to start building all the dimension on the cardfront.  I used Stampin' Sponges and Sponge Daubers to apply the ink (Pool Party and Marina Mist for the Sky), Old Olive and Always Artichoke for the Ground, and Soft Sky, and Marina Mist for the water.  I also used both daubing and swirling the sponges for extra effect.  Once I was finished I used Early Espresso ink to stamp the greeting and then used a piece of Whisper White 1/4" Organza Ribbon to tie a bow to finish the card.

This is actually a pretty quick and easy card that will definitely impress and it'll be our little secret about how easy it was.  Make sure to check out the other design team cards for inspiration and then we would love for you to play along with us and share what you create.

Below are easy ordering links for the product's used on today's card:

Product List

Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set [143726]	Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Organza Ribbon [145590]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144243]	Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131203]
Sponge Daubers [133773]	Stamping Sponges [141337]

Enjoy!

Diana

SSINKspiration Technique Challenge #SSINKTC50: Embossing Paste

Good morning!  I have to admit, all the traveling, running, and being on the go at Disney really wore me out and I spent most of last week trying to get caught up on sleep, and life in general so I didn't make it back share creativity with you (I was also fighting off catching a bug which I think I was successful at, fingers crossed!)  But now I'm back to normal and the SSINKspiration designers are sharing cards playing along with this month's technique challenge which is using Embossing Paste.  I've shared my love of the embossing paste since it was released, especially it's simplicity to use so I was excited to see two new embossing pastes in the new Occasions catalog and the White Shimmery Embossing Paste was in my preorder but this was my first time using it and oh my, I have a new love!!!

To make the embossed pieces I put some of the White Shimmery Embossing Paste on my Silicone Craft Sheet, added ONE drop of Rich Razzleberry Ink Refill and then mixed it using one of my Palette Knives and then applied it to Whisper White Cardstock using the Pattern Party Decorative Mask.  After it was fully dried I just used the Big Shot and Sweet and Sassy Framelits to cut out the heart.  I did sponge around the edge of the heart (and the greeting) using Calypso Coral ink for fun.

To make the rest of the card I used Calypso Coral cardstock for the the cardbase and a piece of Painted with Love Speciality Designer Series Paper for the cardfront (the addition of the gold accents to the DSP is perfect to compliment the shimmery heart).

The greeting is from the Sure Do Love You stamp set and was stamped in Melon Mambo ink on Powder Pink cardstock before being cut out with the Big Shot and Lots of Love Box Framelits (these framelits and stamp set are available as a bundle so you can save 10%) and then attached with dimensionals.

Here's a close up so you can see the sparkle

The use of the embossing paste, and of course the shimmer, really help elevate this card a notch and the great thing is that is was really quick any easy to make.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing and then we would love for you to play long and share what you create using the embossing paste.  Trust me, once you use it and see how easy it is I'm confident you will be using it in more projects!






Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Sure Do Love You Clear-Mount Bundle [145966]	Shimmery White Embossing Paste [145645]	Palette Knives [142808]	Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [115664]	Silicone Craft Sheet [127853]
Pattern Party Decorative Masks [144103]	Painted With Love Specialty Designer Series Paper [145580]	Powder Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144244]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122925]
Big Shot [143263]	Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies [141707]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy!

Diana