Carte Postale Bonjour Weathered Fleur De Lis Card

 

During one of my craft haul jaunts a couple of years ago, I came across Cuttlebug's/ ProvoCraft's "Fleur De Lis" embossing folder, on sale and with an extra percent off due to a coupon...SCORE!  I could not wait to use it, but life had other plans and paper crafting came to a near halt.

Fast forward to May 2015:  I have re-launched and re-named my blog (See original post here:  Blog Re-launch and a Masculine Equestrian-Kind Birthday Card for my Uncle) and am crafting each week.  My perspective is different.

Historically I maintained the perspective of a well-seasoned, former, corporate marketing executive who has been expected to produce big results with high intensity.  I felt rushed, trying to do too much at once...and there was no joy in that.  Now, paper crafting has become truer to what it should be--an artform...one in which I have been able to release an improved and more special product.  The lack of self-imposed pressure has (finally) made this hobby on of a higher level of enjoyment as well.

Below, please find a list of challenges to which I have submitted my card.  I have also included my card's recipe (ingredients and process) afterward.  

Challenges/Links
Mojo Monday #396 Contest and Giveaway
Simon Says Stamp Wednesdays Let's Get Sentimental (Feat. Tim Holtz)
Cuttlebug Mania We Love to Stamp (Feat. Manual/Cuttlebug Embossing/Die Cuts)
Penny Black and More Die and Punches
Creatalicious Challenges Embossing Wet or Dry

Card Ingredients
Papers:  Crystal Clear Shrink Film (Shrinky Dinks/K&B Innovations), Silver CS (Recollections/Michaels), Vancouver Dark Grey Textured CS (Bazzil Basics), Rich Razzleberry CS (Stampin' Up!), Black CS (Recollections/Michaels), Silver CS (Stampin' Up!).

Inks:  Tinted Emboss (Top Boss), Jet Black (Staz-On), Silver Powder (Stamp Affair), Bold Black Detail Powder (Stampin' Up!), Silver Ultimate Metallic (Encore/Tsukineko), Silver/Black Foil Smootch Spritz (Stampin' Up!), Rich Razzleberry (Stampin' Up!), Going Grey (Stampin' Up!).

Stamp(s):  French Market (Tim Holtz Visual Market/Stamper's Anonymous), Carte Postale (Stampin' Up!), Urban Grunge (Tim Holtz Visual Market/Stamper's Anonymous), Artistic Etchings (Stampin' Up!), French Foliage (Stampin' Up!).

Punches:  Fleur-de-Lis (Martha Stewart),  1/4" Hole (Source Unknown), 1-3/8 Hole (Stampin' Up!), Small Oval (Stampin' Up!).

Cuttlebug/Big Shot:  Fleur De Lis Emboss Folder (Cuttlebug/ProvoCraft),

Cricut:  Sophisticated (Teresa Collins/ProvoCraft), Accent Essentials (ProvoCraft).

Embellishments:  Fleur De Lis Cabachon w/Bling (Jolee's Boutique/EK Success), Silver Tassel (Spare Parts/The Paper Studio/Hobby Lobby).

Process

Layout:  Mojo Monday #396.

Base:  Folded to 4-1/4" x 5-1/2".

Layer 1:  4" x 5-1/4", two types of CS cut diagonal.  Embossed w/Fleur De Lis folder through Cuttlebug.  Rolled emboss ink onto CS and added powder to heat and create enamel finish in contrast colors.  Adhered to card.

Layer 2:  2-1/4" x 3", black CS.  Stamped "Carte Postal" image (Tim Holtz, not Stampin' Up!, despite the set's name) and enamel embossed.  Two overlays of argyle from Cricut; adhered and spritzed, then glued to panel.

Layer 3:  1-3/8" grey circle (punched); stamped in two colors with different images (argyle and French script), adhered to larger black CS circle base and spritzed as a single unit.

Layer 4:  Small oval stamped w/sentiment and sponged w/complimentary color along rim.  Layered onto circle w/dimensionals. 

Layer 5:  Paris postmark created by placing a small heap of silver emboss powder onto CS and heating it from underneath.  Carefully pressed postmark stamp into melted emboss enamel and allowed to cool for a few seconds and pulled up slowly.  Cut out post mark and adhered to "Vancouver" grey, stamped circle.

Layer 6:  Two-part fleur de lis using punched image, sponged with Staz-on ink; added emboss powder and melted; done three times.  Sprinkled a few grains of black detail emboss powder and re-melted; then allowed to cool to create a weathered look.  Glued fleur de lis sticker on top.  Used dimensionals to add to argyle layer and overlap circles.

Layer 7:  Cut top loop of tassel and frayed it.  Created charms using stamped images onto shrink film allowing for a loop above each picture.  Used frayed strings from tassel to tie the three charms to top of the unit.  Glued entire thing to top of card.

Navy, Raspberry and Pink Watercolor Flowers Card for May 2015

 

I just purchased the new "Spring Flowers" embossing folder, made by Sizzix for Stampin' Up!  I could hardly wait to get it and see how well it would work with a couple of much older watermark and open flower stamps I've reserved in my crafting collection.  After using the folder on cardstock, I used a brayer with some navy colored ink and gently rolled it across the raised flowers.  The background cardstock was stamped with French script, polka dots, and flowers, then I sponged the piece to tone down the brightness and help bring the colors together.  The vertical, narrow strip of white cardstock was treated in a similar manner.  I enjoy embellishing embellishments (a tongue twister!), so I added some bling to the center of the flower brad to tie-in to those found on the dragonfly cabachon.  The following card serves as the finished product:



Challenges/Links
613 Avenue Create #122 Anything Goes:  Create Something Feminine
Mojo Monday  #396 Tall and Skinny
Simon Says Stamp Wednesdays Anything Goes
Sothern Ridge Trading Company Spring

Card Ingredients
Papers:  Whisper White DSP (Stampin' Up!), Regal Rose CS (Stampin' Up!), Rich Razzleberry CS (Stampin' Up!), Pink Pirouette CS (Stampin' Up!), Night of Navy CS (Stampin' Up!), Regals Patterns Stack DSP in Night Navy (Stampin' Up!).

Inks:  Rose Romance (Stampin' Up!), Rich Razzleberry (Stampin' Up!), Not Quite Navy (Stampin' Up!), Night of Navy (Stampin' Up!).

Stamp(s):  French Script Background (Stampin' Up!), Polka Dots Background (Stampin' Up!), Fast Flowers (Stampin' Up!), Watercolor Joy (Stampin' Up!).

Punches:  Medium Scallop Circle (Stampin' Up!), 1/8" Circle (Stampin' Up!), 2-Step Bird (Stampin' Up!), Crimper (Stampin' Up!).

Cuttlebug/Big Shot:  Spring Flowers Emboss Folder (Stampin' Up! by Sizzix).

Embellishments:  Dragonflies Cabachons (Jolee's Boutique by EK Success), Bling Rhinestones (Recollections for Michael's), 5/8" Navy Organdy Ribbon (Sheer Creations for Michaels), Flower Regals Brad(s) (Stampin' Up!)

Blog Re-launch and a Masculine Equestrian-Kind Birthday Card for my Uncle

Years have passed since my last blog post, so I decided to renew my efforts and re-launch this spot with a new name.  It used to be "Stamping Spot of the Lily Lover."  I shared some of my crafts but none of my vibrant daylilies and elegant calla lilies.  They just did not seem relevant to my paper crafting, and after doing any sort of gardening, there was nothing left of me saved for crafting and blogging.

My family has been encouraging me to re-start my blogging efforts, so my children and husband joined me in creating a new, more relevant name for the blog.  I was holding my small dog, a brussels-griffon, when my husband jokingly said, "Rock, Paper, Scissors!"  I was sure that the name was taken; and, besides, what was I going to do with a rock?  Throw it when one of my craft projects did not work out well?  Paint it and treat it like the infamous "Pet Rock" fad of a by-gone era?  A safer option versus the more stress-relieving toss idea...but it sure would not help comfort me when a project went from beautiful to dreadful.

However, my dog, "Stella" (a/k/a:  Stella Monster) has been a great comfort to me over the years.  She has been a loyal, unconditionally-loving, and attentive member of my family; but, everybody knows that she has been the most attached to me since the day we brought her home.  So, it just seemed natural to rename the blog, "Dog, Paper, Scissors," and this card is the first product of it:

Challenge Submission(s)/Link(s)
1.  Simon Says Stamp Wednesdays Anything Goes
2.  Party Time Tuesdays Anything Goes 
3.  Sister Act Card Challenge Anything Goes 
4.  Creatalicious Challenges Embossing Wet or Dry 
5.  4 Crafty Chicks Challenge Blog Anything Goes 
6.  Crafty Hazelnut"s Patterned Paper Challenge Patterned Paper

Card Ingredients
Papers:  Well Worn DSP (Stampin' Up!), Cream CS (Staples #110), Creamy Caramel CS (Stampin' Up!), Chocolate Chip CS (Stampin' Up!), Cajun Craze CS (Stampin' Up!).

Inks:  Chocolate Brown Embossing Powder (Stamp-N Stuff), Timber Brown (STAZ-ON), Early Espresso (Stampin' Up!), Soft Suede (Stampin' Up!), Creamy Caramel (Stampin' Up!), Chocolate Chip (Stampin' Up!), So Saffron (Stampin' Up!), Dusty Durango (Stampin' Up!).

Stamp(s):  Out West (Stampin' Up!), Baroque Motifs (Stampin' Up!).

Punches:  1/8" Circle (Stampin' Up!), Small Oval (Stampin' Up!).

Cuttlebug/Big Shot:  Leaves #2 Die (Sizzix), Woodgrain Emboss Folder (Tim Holtz Alterations by Sizzix), Square Lattice (Stampin' Up! by Sizzix)

Embellishments:  Beige/Natural Raffia (Scrap--Source Unknown)

Autumn Owls 2012 Anniversary Card

My youngest daughter and I wanted to make a special card for my aunt and uncle's wedding anniversary.  Autumn is the favorite season of both my aunt and me, so it seemed natural to select fall colors for this card.  We had fun trying to decide which cardstock "outfits" to put on each owl and how to embellish them.

Card Ingredients
Papers: Ivory CS (Staples, 110-lb.), Old Olive CS, Always Artichoke CS, Autumn Spice CS-DSP, Early Espresso CS, Crazed Cajun CS.
Inks:  Early Espresso.
Stamp(s):   Baroque Motifs (Cherish).
Punch(es):   Two-step Bird, Two-step Owl, 1/16" Hole, Scalloped Oval, Medium Oval.
Other:  Corrugator.

Embellishment(s):   Adhesive Pearls, Wiggle Eyes (Michael's)

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June 2012 Belated Birthday Card: Elegant Lines and Butterfly

My aunt's birthday is in February. I made her a card and over "smooched" it. There was so much moisture from spray that the card warped and dried that way. Every effort I made to flatten the original card caused its components to separate/break apart. Finally I gave in to my personal desire to send her a handmade card, even if it is four-and-a-half months late (though I made sure she received a timely phone call to wish her a happy birthday). :) The old card will be sent inside of the new one, because I made it with her in mind.

The new card doesn't have all of the glitz and glitter; but, it does have butterflies...both stamped and embosslit-ed (if that is a word).  I associate butterflies with her because of our mutual love of flowers and being out in our gardens.  I enjoyed making this card so much that I'm making a few extra for Operation Write Home as well.

Card Ingredients

Papers: Ivory CS (Staples, 110-lb.), Gold CS (Recollections), Soft Suede CS, Baja Blue CS, Elegant Lines DSP.

Inks:  Soft Suede, Baja Blue, Crumb Cake

Stamp(s):  French Foliage, Elementary Elegance, French Script.

Cuttlebug/Big Shot:  Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Elegant Lines Emboss Folder.

Punch(es):  Eyelet Border.
Embellishment(s):  Gold Cord (Brand Unknown).

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