Can I just tell you all how much I LOVE Kraft cardstock? It is my all time favorite and the color I probably use the most besides White and Ivory of course! I was so happy to be able to share some cards using Kraft cradstock today as a guest designer on the TAC Savvy Projects Blog!
My favorite look with Kraft cardstock is to stamp on top of it with white ink. As you see in my first card above - it is an elegant look. I always reach for VersaMagic Cloud White because it gives a nice opaque solid look on any color - but especially on Kraft!
I embellished my card with a distressed edge on the kraft, a row of pierced dots for more texture and topped it off with a little snip of a pearl string (which you can find in the wedding/bridal section of your local craft store!).
For my next card I wanted to do a fun color combo including Kraft as a main color.
I added an accent of blush/pink and instead of ivory I went with White. I colored the cupcake with my Copics - and tried to get the look of Vanilla frosting. Looks Yummy!
Frosting: E50, E51, E57
Cherry: R35, R37
Stem: G21
Cupcake: R01, R02
Background: B00
One thing I love about Kraft is how well it accepts VersaMark ink! You get a great watermark effect when you stamp with it - and I just LOVE the dot background from the Background Soup stamp set.
For my last card I did a Monochromatic card - using Kraft, Brown and Ivory. It is a great combo for those masculine cards!
I colored the doughnut with my trust Copic's again - and was going for my FAV Cake doughnut with Chocolate frosting!
Doughnut: E50, E51, E53
Frosting: E55, E57, E59
I played around with my corner rounder, Scor-Buddy and Scor-bug to accent the card simply.
I hope you have enjoyed my take on Kraft Cards - and I hope you have a chance to play yourself and join in the fun below by adding your linky!
Heather
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Oh my word, I sure had loads of fun with all my crap I tend to hoard! I have a sickness, I look at every empty container, box, scrap, etc wondering if I can make a card with it. I have a box full of goodies just waiting to be re-cycled, re-purposed, re-used and/or re-designed!
My first card was a random idea I came up with while at work. {sssh!} I brought in bagels to share and I just could not part with the bag they came in or the coffee sleeve on my coffee cup, so I cut the handles off the bag and then went to work by making some fun paper flowers. The stems are made from the handles. {smiles}. Stamp set: Be Still.
Next up, is a really beautiful card IRL. I, of course, added another paper flower I made from the re-cycled bagel bag. The black strip is a scrap piece of card stock, that I pleated using my Scor-pal! Stamp set: Hope Perches {Hostess Level B Set}. Copic Colors: B00,B02, E59, G82, G94, YR24
To make my next project, I used an old cd to make a clock. For fun, I took the photo in Black and White. Hubs asked if I would make him one {smiles}. Stamp Set: Happily Grateful. Did, you notice my pretty blue butterfly I added using Picnik? {smiles}
The last project I have for you today is a re-purposed family-sized pickle jar! I decided to make a "butterfly keeper". What would a post from Christine be without a butterfly somewhere? LOL It was really hard to take photos of it..sorry for some of the blurs in some parts of the photos!
Anyhew, I bought some plastic grass and the awesome speckled eggs from Hobby Lobby, they look like real eggs and not like the regular plastic eggs. The orange butterfly is hanging from the lid w/fishing line. This jar is totally awesome in person! Stamp sets: Butterfly Swirls & Want to Fly Copic colors: BG05, BG09, YR15, YR18
So there you have it...Go Crazy Green with me,
Welcome blog peeps! I'm so excited to show you some ideas for using Fundamental Frames (T-3361) to create some super duper kewl cards and projects.
My first card is super quick and easy--I let the gorgeous TAC Angelee paper (V-843) do all the work. In this first bit of inspiration, I'm basically using one of the Fundamental Frames in a very traditional way--as a frame for my sentiment. The sentiment is from the Tag Tidbits set (T-1186); one of THE best sets for the "insides" of the Fundamental Frames--the words are small enough to fit but BIG on message. (Like the paper lace border? Found it on clearance!)
Here's a closer look at the frame. Notice the edge? I went around the edge with the Stardust Clear Gel Pen. I really love how blingie it looks with very little effort.
Here's how I made this super-cute frame look dimensional.
I stamped the label on cream cardstock, trimmed, then wrinkled the heck out of it.
I then rubbed VersaMagic Jumbo Java (one of my favorites) over the wrinkled label to "antique" it.
And, just like that, the frame becomes just as gorgeous as the background paper.
Ready for more? Take a look at this next card.
Notice the frames?
Here's how I did it.
On glossy cardstock, stamp frame with Palette Iris pad, then wipe with a paper towel. Yepper, you read that correctly. Wipe it dry.
Now, stamp the smaller frame inside the larger frame, using Palette Toile Pink, and wipe entire surface with paper towel.
Stamp bold flower from Happily Grateful (T-3277), using Toile Pink--yep, you guessed it--wipe.
This is how it looks wiped dry--see the difference? The flowers are less "in your face"!
Clean off your bold flower stamp. Now stamp the flower, using the Iris pad, on top of the pink flowers and wipe.
That's how I created the background.
Here's the finished card. An Easter card with no bunnies, chicks, or ducks --just frames and flowers in spring-like Easter colors! The sentiment is from Thinking of You (T-3128) -- a GREAT set -- with messages for just about any occasion--just like this card. Change the colors--change the occasion!
Ready for my third card?
Different huh? I used one of the Fundamental Frames to make a frame!
Here's how I did it.
I first marked my acrylic block so it would be easier to maintain a consistent width while creating the frame.
I started about 1/2" from the top on the right side of a piece of 4 x 5 1/4 white cardstock. I stamped three partial frames on the right side and two on the bottom.
Continuing around, I stamped another three partial frames and two at the top which completes the frame around the cardstock.
Here, I used a circle punch (the yellow one) and punched out all the half moons!
I used a sentiment from another one of my favorite sets, Swooping Sentiments (T-3365). Love this set because the words are so BIG. I like BIG--that's why I live in Texas!!!!!!
And, of course, I had to bling the centers of the flowers with RED Stickles because everything is just a little bit better with Stickles on it--especially RED.
So far so good, right?
Now, let's do something adventurous with the Fundamental Frames! Follow along as I show you how to use these frames to make something totally different -- like a Zentangle tile gift box!
Well, what do you think? Interesting yes?
Here's the inside of the box. I made this box using TAC More Mimi paper (V-855) -- LOVE that paper. It's so pretty, so girlie, and it's doubled-sided--yeehaw!
Here's how I decorated my box lid.
Stamp frame four times on a piece of some pinkielious pink More Mimi paper. Trim around the frames with scalloped scissors.
The more space you leave between each frame, the bigger your box lid.
I formed the sides of the box lid by folding each side down approximately 1/4" or so. You can trim the corners (from the inside of the box) so the corners will be "flatter."
So, this is where we "kick it up a notch" and get CRAZY! With a pencil, mark your circles as I've shown. To make it easier for you to decide WHERE, look at a circle of black scallops, now pick two scallops--one on the left side and one on the right side--draw a curved line connecting them both! Do it again within that same circle.
Once you've marked your two lines on each of the circles, just start making some horizontal lines.
What I love about Zentangles is that you don't really have to be able to draw because I CANNOT draw to save my life but I can do Zentangles.
Now just make some vertical lines.
More vertical lines.
Next just make some circles and fill in that area.
Now take your clear Stardust Gel Pen and make some vertical and horizontal lines in the last open area of the circle.
For this next step, I used a black .005 Micron pen and went over my pencil lines. I also drew random little dots in the area with circles. I didn't put any black on top of the stardust gel pen area.
After all the circles were completed, I then drizzled some Crystal Lacquer and used a soft brush to spread it evenly.
I did sprinkle some Prisma Glitter while the Crystal Lacquer was still wet to just give my box lid some extra sparkle.
This was my first attempt--a plain black and white box with no scalloped edge.
Of course, you can always stamp inside the circles but I wanted to show you how easy it is to add some Zentangling to your stamped art work--something you may not have thought to do! Any empty "space" within a stamp is fair game. Think of all the girls wearing plain dresses in our catalog! Oh my goodness, perfect for Zentangling!
Okay, going back to this box, let me show you how I made the flower.
These are the pieces I started with. I used TAC flower punches (both sizes) with white cardstock and the 1" circle punch with paper from More Mini.
Stamp just a part of a frame on each piece and curl petals using a bone folder.
Here's the finished flower again. I used pop dots between each layer, then added a clear rhinestone on top.
More flowers I made.
Different colors of paper, different parts of frames.
I think this one is so cute!
For my last little bit of inspiration, let's explore something else we can make with these fabulous Fundamental Frames, shall we?
What about FRAMES for photos???? Using frames to make frames--love it.
The size of my photos were 4 x 6 so I took two sheets of paper that size--one black and one soft green. I picked the Fundamental Frame EDGE I wanted to use. Then on the black cardstock, I stamped around the edge of the paper with white ink. On the green piece, I stamped around the edge with black ink. I then used an X-acto knife and cut out the inside, put some glue on the back and glued it to my photo. Viola--a framed photo quick and easy. You can stick a magnet on the back or stick it in a scrapbook.
Well, there you have it--Fundamental Frames (T-3361) -- there are seven fabulous frames in the set and the possibilities are endless!
If you go to my blog, you'll find step-by-step instructions for the origami box. http://redhotstamping.blogspot.com
As always, get out there and
I had SO much fun creating this card! My goal was to create a collage. I started out using stamps from Fanciful Vintage and Vintage Backgrounds. I inked up the stamps and then stamped off some of the ink on scratch paper. I did this so that when I stamped on my card the image would be lighter~ creating depth and dimension. I stamped one of the images with VersaMagic Oasis Green to add some color! {smiles}
The Watercolor Plants, Running Stitches, and greeting were all stamped with the first generation of ink. I layered the "I Love You" onto black cardstock to make it pop out a little more. The last thing I did was add buttons. The card needed a little something~ and the buttons did the trick! I LOVE creating collage cards!
Supplies: Watercolor Plants, Running Stitches, Trendy Greetings, Fanciful Vintage, Vintage Backgrounds, Pemberley Bay Matchbook Kit, VersaMagic Oasis Green, Noir Black Palette Ink Pad
I started this card by placing a strip of Amberley Grace cardstock on the side~ then I added matching ribbon. I punched a circle out of kraft cardstock using a 2 1/2" punch and I punched a 3" scalloped circle from Amberley Grace. The VersaMark gave the Watercolor Plants a soft look. I stamped "many thanks" with Burnt Umber. The bow and the buttons gave the card the "POP" that it needed. ;)
I like this card because Amberley Grace does all the work! The biggest challenge for me on this card was tying the BOW! I am not the best at tying bows! ha!
Supplies: Watercolor Plants, Tag Tidbits, Amberley Grace Cardstock and Ribbon, Burnt Umber Palette Ink Pad, VersaMark Pad
This card was FUN for me because I usually work with darker colors! I'm trying to expand my comfort zone! I started with my Speckle stamp~ using Belle Rose and Orangerine~ to create my background. I used the same two colors of ink to stamp the Watercolor Plants. I stamped the Watercolor Plants with the first and second generation of ink to create some depth. I layered my image onto orange cardstock and used pop dots to attach it to the card. Finally, I added a saying.
I LOVE my Speckle stamp, but I wanted some "bigger" speckles...so I went back and added a few random larger speckles with my orange marker.
Supplies: Watercolor Plants, Speckle, Tag Tidbits, Belle Rose Palette Ink Pad, Orangerine Palette Ink Pad, Pop Dots
An old book I found inspired me to do this card! The pages were falling out and I almost threw the book in the trash. What was I thinking?! {smiles} I took a page from the book and started stamping Watercolor Plants~ stamping several different generations of ink to create depth. I used Edge Designs on two sides.
Supplies: Watercolor Plants, With Sympathy, Edge Designs, Noir Black Palette Ink Pad
This was a simple and fast card to make...just a few layers and black ink!
I used my Scor-Bug Embosser on the left side of the card and added a photo turn and brad.
Supplies: Watercolor Plants, Happily Grateful, Noir Black Palette Ink Pad, Scor-Pal, Scor-Bug Embosser
Aquacolors are SO fun to play with! I used 3 colors~orange, yellow, green. I sprayed my stamp with water and colored directly on the stamp with aquacolors. I stamped my image on white cardstock. Pop dots were used to give the main image some height.
I purchased some doilies at a local dollar store and I was determined to use one on this card! I stamped the doily using my Script stamp and Orangerine ink pad.
Supplies: Watercolor Plants, Script, Trendy Greetings, Aquacolors, Orangerine Palette Ink Pad, Noir Black Ink Pad, Pop Dots
***There are links above so that you can purchase the product I have used, but PLEASE purchase from your ANGEL demonstrator if you have one! I hope you have enjoyed my cards, but most of all, I hope you are inspired to stamp and create! I have thoroughly enjoyed being a Guest Designer! Thank you!
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If you have our newest Inspiration Book you might remember this card on page 31. I didn't have it in front of me when I colored the image below ~ but you can sure tell the artist is the same. I seriously need to get more looks under my belt. {smiles}
A couple of weeks ago I discovered that Betty {TAC Customer Service} was being featured on the Operation Write Home Blog (OWH) as a featured designer/contributor. I hadn't even heard of OWH ...!
While talking a few days ago Betty asked me how to make some of our images look African American, Latino ... skin tones other than Caucasian. Betty said she knew there were plenty of military men and women who were other races and she wanted to send cards that were designed just for them. My heart melted! Our Betty ... that's why we all LOVE her! {big smiles}
So this past weekend I buckled down and I've been practicing coloring our images to look like different races. It's been FUN and challenging! I'm still learning and this image below was my first attempt. I think he turned out darling though!
I am surprised that he doesn't 'read' as well as the Caucasian boy though ... I'm not sure why???! He looks so much cuter in person ... so that's something I need to figure out. Maybe just a bad camera day?! Or maybe it could be because the Caucasian boy has Glossy Accents all over him and that has intensified the color??! Who knows!
I have more colored images and am going to make them into cards ... and then show you. What a GREAT challenge! And if you'd like to learn more about Operation Write Home you can find them here OWH
Happy Paper Crafting!
Mischelle
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