The Good Life - Cardmaking Card

 Welcome to a new post about card making! This one shows you how to get two very different looks with the same stamps and design! Let's take a look.

Here is a look at the two cards together. You can create a stream or a dirt path just by how you color the image! Talk about a versatile stamp set! I'm also working on a snowy winter look with this set so be on the lookout for that.

Let's start with  the stream card. Stamped in Intense Black ink (so it doesn't bleed) I colored parts in markers and parts with colored pencils. I also inked the edge of the white layer by rubbing the cardstock on the ink pad. It gives a nice crisp edge that sets it apart from the background. I did the same for the edges on the sentiment.

Let's talk about the background! Using the light side of Mink cardstock I stamped an image from the Design Elements stamp set. I love the rustic look this created to go with the main image. This is a stamp set that should be in every stampers stash! Oh what you can do with these images!

Now on to the dirt path card. By changing the colors from blues to browns you get a path instead of a stream! Again, markers and colored pencils were used. The strips behind the image on both cards comes from The Good Life paper pack. Thin Foam Tape was used to pop up both white layers.

Close To My Heart products used for these cards:

• White Cards and Envelopes Value Pack
• Paper Pack: X7296B The Good Life
• Cardstock: White Daisy, Mist
• Exclusive Inks: Intense Black, Mist
• TriBlend Markers: Light Green Blend, Vintage Blue Blend, Brown Grey Blend, Red Brown Blend
• Colorista Coloured Pencils: Bright & Vivid
• Silver Glitter Gems, Journey Loose Sequins
• Thin Foam Tape

C1994 The Good Life - Cardmaking

D2196 Design Elements

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Stenciled Birthday Card ~ Color Dare #568

 Welcome to Color Dare #568. Our Design Team is making this challenge simple......or is it? Hmmmmm. You must use the new CTMH  Color of the Year: Journey. It's a gorgeous Blue/Teal color that I LOVE! With Journey you can use TWO colors of your choice. See the graphic for the fine print rules. 

We reference Close To My Heart colors but you can use any brand you have as long as you can make a very close match. Kind of close doesn't count.  Make any paper craft you like. When you're ready to join our challenge click here to go  to Color Dare #568.

I paired Journey with Lagoon and Glacier. They go well together and are some of my favorite colors! The new stencils were so fun to use and I love how they draw your eyes to the center of the card. I'm having fun with all the new stencils we have so be on the lookout for them in future posts.

Our blending brushes are the perfect way to add color with stencils. You get a nice smooth finish of color.

The stamp set is part of our National Stamping Month - Say It with Style Special. There are so many fun things in this Special! Exclusive stamp sets, stencils and bundles are yours for the picking! Be sure to check it out as these items are only available through October 31st.....while supplies last.

Close To My Heart products used for this card:

• White Cards and Envelopes Value Pack (a must have in my stash)
• Cardstock: White Daisy, Journey, Lagoon
• Exclusive Inks: Journey, Lagoon, Glacier
• Embellishments: Bitty Sparkles, Journey Glitter Gems
• Tools: Blending Brushes, Thin Foam Tape

CC9237 It's Your Birthday Stamp Set + Thin Cut Dies

Z7044 Slimline Card Front Stencil Pack 1

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Harvest Blessing Card

 Today I'm sharing a pretty card that's also easy to create. There are many details to this design yet they are done with simple steps. Let's go....

I started with thee blended background. I tore scrap paper to make masks and tacked it to my desktop over the top and bottom of the white cardstock. Using 3 colors and Blending Brushes I created the look you see by gently rubbing the ink between the masks. 

Leaving the masks in place I stamped the images with black ink to create the silhouette along the bottom. Once you lift up the masks you see the magic!

I stamped a cattail image and colored with pencils. It was then fussy cut and placed along the bottom of the card popped up a bit with Foam Tape. Stamping a sentiment and adding a Dot completed the look. OH....forgot to mention I distressed the edges of the white cardstock with my scissors.

Close To My Heart products used for this card:

• White Cards and Envelopes Value Pack
• Stamp Set: C1989 Harvest Blessings (link below)
• Cardstock: White Daisy, Black
• Exclusive Inks: Intense Black, Journey, Mist, Sundance 
• Colorista Coloured Pencils
• Journey Dots
• Tools: Blending Brushes, Scissors, Thin Foam Tape

C1989 Harvest Blessings

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Simple and Beautiful ~ Stamp of the Month

I couldn't wait to create these cards inspired by Laura Beacham! So simple and yet it creates a stunning look! Just think of all the beautiful colors to use for this technique! I'm just getting started with Journey but I can't wait to use Rosy, Jade, Royal....well you get the idea! 

I got out a couple of my retired Thin Cut dies and put them to work. I stamped in Journey ink then used the dies for the center cut. The dies were used again on plain white cardstock to create the frame.

The center square is popped up but the center rectangle is not. I used both sides of Journey cardstock for the small banners to create some contrast. After stomping a sentiment it was done!

This stamp set is our September Stamp of the Month. Each month we feature an Exclusive stamp set for that month only. Then it's gone to make way for the new month. You can get a discount with a qualifying order BUT you can get it FREE as a VIP Customer! See below for information on our VIP Program. Sign up first THEN place your order to get a free Stamp of the Month.

Products used to make these cards:

• White Cards and Envelopes Value Pack (a must have for my stash)
• Cardstock: White Daisy, Journey
• Exclusive Inks: Journey
• Thin Foam Tape
• Thin Cut Dies: Stitched Squares, Stitched Rectangles (both retired)

The card with the square has the stamped border on the inside. The rectangle has the corner medallion.

S2309 Thoughtful Tokens
September Stamp of the Month
Available ONLY Sept. 1 - 30
Get a discount with a qualifying order!
Get it FREE as a VIP Customer with a qualifying order!

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Peaceful Card ~ Color Dare #567

 Don't you love it when a plan comes together! This card is an example of just that. 

First, for our Color Dare Challenge you need to use at least 3 of the colors in the graphic. We reference Close to My Heart Colors but you can use any brand you have as long as you can make a very close match. Kind of close doesn't count. Make any paper craft you like. When you're ready to join our challenge just click here!

Ok, back to that plan that came together! I started with a pattern from our NEW Make It from Your Heart How-to Book. You get detailed patterns and cutting guides for layouts and cards! This makes crafting SO easy! By the way, the colors I used from the graphic are Harbour, Mist, Toffee and Mocha with a Grey Neutral. The Mocha was used for some shading on the rocks so it's a bit hard to see. 

I wasn't sure where I was going to go with this stamp set, but I LOVE it! So I stamped and colored the image. As I was coloring I thought about tearing the edges for a rustic look. This also gave me a better fit on the card front with the pattern I used. I added some sparkle on the water with a Shimmer brush. What a nice look that creates!

Close To My Heart products used on this card:

• White Cards and Envelopes Value Pack (a must have for my stash)
• C1994 The Good Life - Cardmaking Stamp Set (link below)
• D2180 Why Am I Sending This Stamp Set (inside sentiment)
• Make It from Your Heart: Volume 6, Pattern 23
• Cardstock: White Daisy, Harbour, Mist
• Exclusive Inks: Harbour, Intense Black
• TriBlend Markers (see photos for colors)
• Shimmer Brush: Clear

The angle on this photo show off the shimmer a bit better. I just kind of scribbled my way down the stream.

I love a sassy sentiment inside when the card front doesn't hint at it.

Direct link to Color Dare #567

C1944 The Good Life - Cardmaking

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Thoughtful Tokens Card ~ Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #543

 How about a new sketch challenge from our team at Atlantic Hearts? This is an easy one for sure! You can adjust the sketch in your design. We just need to be able to see the sketch in your project.  The sketch goes live on Wednesday for you to join. So you have a couple days to get started on your project!

I kept my card  fairly monochrome for this challenge. I love, love, love our NEW Color of the Year: Journey! You'll be seeing it in a lot of my projects!  

Journey is paired with our September Stamp of the Month: Thoughtful Tokens. This is an exclusive stamp set only available in September. It has so many great images and creates a variety of wonderful looks. I did some tone on tone stamping for the Journey layer. I also did a 2nd generation stamping of the filmstrip image. This let the Journey images and sentiment stand out.

Close To My Heart products used for this card:

• White Cards and Envelopes Value Pack (a must have for your stash)
• S2309 Thoughtful Tokens (link below)
• D2180 Why Am I Sending This stamp set (inside sentiment)
• Cardstock: Journey, White Daisy
• Exclusive Inks: Journey, Charcoal 
• Journey Glitter Gems

Sometimes I like to put a funny sentiment on the inside of the card when the card front is more formal looking. It's a fun surprise sure to make someone smile.

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

S2309 Thoughtful Tokens Stamp Set
September Stamp of the Month
Only available Sept. 1 - 30
Get a discount with a qualifying order.
Get it FREE as a VIP Customer with a qualifying order!

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Floral Notes Card ~ Color Dare #566

 Our Design Team at Color My Heart Color Dare celebrates Friday by offering a new color challenge to inspire you! This week we have a 3 color challenge. You MUST use all 3 colors. See the graphic below for the fine print rules.

We reference Close To My Heart colors but you can use any brand you have as long as you can make a very close match. Kind of close doesn't count. Make any paper craft you like. When you're ready to join our challenge use the direct link.

For my card I used a pattern from our NEW volume of Make It from Your Heart How-to Book. In this volume you get both layout and card patterns withy color samples with cutting and placement guides. It makes it SO easy!

For the floral image I use our NEW colored pencils which are so creamy and easy to use. I love them and will be using them in many of my projects. I also stamped an image behind the flowers from the Design Elements set seen below. Like I said....quick and easy!

Close To My Heart products used for this card:

• White Cards and Envelopes Value Pack
• Make It from Your Heart: Volume 6, Pattern 28
• Colorista Coloured Pencils: Perfect Protrait: Dusky Taupe, Brown Sepia, Natural Landscape: Mossy Green, Bright & Vivid: Sunburst Yellow
• Cardstock: White Daisy, Rosemary, Desert Rose
• Specialty Paper: Desert Rose Glitter Paper
• Exclusive Inks: Intense Black, Rosemary
• Thin Foam Tape
• Retired: Gold Thread, Gold Glitter Gems

Direct Link to Color Dare #566

Z7071 Floral Notes

D2196 Design Elements

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