Black Cardstock Card Challenge

I rarely use black cardstock in my designs unless it is for an accent.  In fact I mostly have it for Halloween bats and spider webs.  My neice, Lani, decided our next card challenge should be to create something using black cardstock.

 

I started by embossing the Leaf Canopy stamps from Altenew with Nuvo white embossing powder.  This was a multi-step process in order to cover the whole background.  Then I used Prima Metallic Watercolors to fill in the leaves.  I thought about filling in the background with white watercolor, but in the end I left the black so the colors would pop.

 

I would love to see your designs using black cardstock. Click the Linky Tool below to show us your creation. 

A Collection of Cards - Feeling Creative

 

I have been able to create a few more cards than normal since I have been working remotely.  It has been fun to grab some of my elements and get things finished.  This one uses Tim Holtz's funky floral dies that I inked with Distress Oxide Inks.  The rectangle die is unbranded.  I love the crystal gems from Nuvo.

 

This one is simple but it was fun to create.  I used Distress Spray Stains as watercolors.  The image was heat embossed with Classic Gold embossing powder from Nuvo.  It is my favorite EP ever.

 

This was a pretty flower that I colored with Lindy's Magicals.  I think the blue tones work well with the silver embossing powder.

 

I had an extra macrame plant hanger in my stash, so I decided to add some iridescent leaf die cuts and complementary acrylic gems.

 

These were fun collage style cards that I made from an ephemera pack from Canvas Corp.  The objective was to use lots of texture.  They both start with a layer of inked canvas material.  I love the vintage style. 

Links for some of my favorite products:

Nuvo Embossing Powder

Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

Spellbinders Tool N One

Kids Card

 

The theme of the newest challenge at The Sisterhood of Crafters is "kids".  I created this colorful birthday card with an adorable llama die cut.  Be sure and visit the challenge blog to see what my talented teamies have created, and of course, show us your card for kids as well.

 

I created the background using various washi tape strips.  This was a fun use of my zillion washi tape colors.  I put down an extra large area of tape and then trimmed with my paper cutter before mounting onto a standard sized card base.

 

I cut a frame from cream cardstock using two unbranded dies taped together.  I love the stitched edge on these frames.  The Happy Birthday die cut was cut from cream cardstock as well. 

 

I decided that the cream happy birthday did not stand out against the busy washi tape background so I decided to color it.  I used my Arteza brush markers (see below link).  These are amazing brush markers.  I love the color range and the value.

For the little llama, I layered glitter cardstock over gold mirrorcard.  He is so cute!

 

I also inked up a batch of banners.  I started with regular cardstock and inked it up with various colors of Distress Oxide ink.  I inked before I cut since it is so much easier than trying to color cut items.

 You can find these banners in my Etsy store, PaperiebyJennifer.

 

Arteza Brush Markers - Sale! 

Pocket Card Swap

 

I received my pocket card swap package today.  What a wonderful surprise!  Debbie Brown created the most beautiful little ATCs.  I love the bright, cheery colors and the spring theme.

 The details make the whole thing.  I loved the positive sentiments and the pretty decorations.

Even the bunny is textured.

 

Debbie sent me a huge amount of embellishment goodies to use on future projects.  Thanks Debbie for the nice note and for sharing your talent!

You can find our Let's Make Cards group on Facebook. #PocketCardSwap

Cardstock Only Challenge

 

My sister and I decided to create a monthly challenge for card making.  We choose a Youtube video that features a cardstock only project.  The video is by Gerry's Craft Room.   It was a true challenge to put aside all of the embellishments and decorations I would normally use.

 

I started with three colors of 110lb cardstock and a Cuttlebug embossing folder. The folder is called Blossom Dance by Anna Griffin.  I love the floral pattern of this folder.

 

I cut the pieces so that they would be nicely layered.  The embossed piece is the top layer.  I use double sided sticky tape from Sookwang.

 

I used the same shades of cardstock for the diecuts.  All of the dies are unbranded.  I cut the leaves apart and used them around the flowers.  

We would love for you to join our challenge.  Add your picture to the below link - you do not have to have a blog to participate.  The challenge is open from now until April 15, 2020.  There will be a die cut package as the prize (for US addresses only).  The winner will be randomly chosen from all posts.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Colorful Leaves

 

This cute little card was inspired by Spellbinders.  They have a short video showing how to create this colorful design.

 

I started with an unbranded leaf die and cut it three times from a piece of cream colored cardstock.  

 

 

Then I used blender brushes and Distress Oxide inks to create a background.   I did not want the lines to be crisp - I wanted a mix of the colors that would provide interest through the leaf layer.  I added a simple sentiment stamped with black Versafine ink.  I love how it turned out.

Be sure to check out Spellbinders for great products and more fun ideas.

Pocket Card Swap

 

I created this pocket card for a FB swap in the group, Let's Make Cards.  I had never created one of these before, so I had to do a little research.  Luckily, I happened to have one of the 9-section page protectors in my stash.  These are typically used for baseball cards, but they make great ATC holders.

 

Each of the nine pockets contains a mini card, embellished with all types of goodies.  I tried to keep the decorations as flat as possible knowing that the whole page gets folded into thirds and mailed in a business sized envelope. This is a great way to use up small bits and scraps.

 

While the front has a card in each slot, the back contains all kinds of little embellishments for the recipient to use on their creations.  I included ribbons, sequins, diecuts and stickers.  I hope my partner enjoys these little tidbits.

 

I even stamped some art onto the envelope for fun.  I am looking forward to seeing what my partner, Debbie, created for me.

Happy Spring

The newest challenge at The Sisterhood of Crafters is Spring.  I love it when winter fades into warm days and lots of garden blooms.

 

I started by coloring watercolor paper with Distress Oxide sprays in shades of blue and purple.  I used these papers to die cut the pot and the little forget-me-not flowers.

 

I added tiny iridescent crystals to all of the flower centers.  The macrame plant hanger is an unbranded die.

 I used a stamp set from Simon Says Stamp for the spring sentiment.  I added a little blueprint sketch oxide ink around the edges.  A little foam tape makes the sentiment strip pop.

 

Join us at The Sisterhood of Crafters and show us your spring inspired creations.

New Decorative Plaque Die Cuts

 

I love these new specialty card stock decorative elements for cards.  These are available in my Etsy store, PaperiebyJennifer.   These intricate die cuts will really spruce up your next project.

 

Think of the layering possibilities.  You could easily add your hand stamped sentiment to these decorative plaques.  Come back regularly to see new color combinations.  These are available as single colors, but the color variations change each time I cut them.

 

I love to use mirrorcard and satin mirrorcard or these pretty die cuts.

Easter Challenge at The Sisterhood of Crafters

 

It is time for the next card challenge at The Sisterhood of Crafters.  The new theme is Easter.  I created this Easter card using lots of glitter paper and die cuts.

 

The Happy Easter sentiment and the little bunnies are cut from brown glitter paper from American Crafts.  The holographic pink cardstock is from a 6 inch DCWV stack. 

 

All of the cutting dies are unbranded.  The Easter egg, although intricate, cut and weeded beautifully.

 

I like the way my card turned out - kind of elegant.  Be sure to join us at Sisterhood and post your Easter creation.  The challenge ends March 22.

Patterned Paper Challenge

The new challenge at Sisterhood of Crafters is to use Patterned Paper in your project.  I chose to use this beautiful floral pattern.  It is very busy, but with a vellum diecut, it is the perfect background.  

 

I cut 3 layers of the Thinking of You die cut - twice from white cardstock and once from gold mirror cardstock.  The layered look of the sentiment really adds a lot of dimension to the card.  The piece is very sturdy beacuase I always use 110lb cardstock for my base.  I wish I had figured out this secret years ago. 

 

I embellished the card with two Swarovski flatback crystals.  The "I's" needed a little something extra.  Swarovski makes everything sparklier.

 

I hope you will join us at the Sisterhood of Crafters for this challenge - show us your patterned paper!