I've recently rediscovered the delights of linocuts. So this year I've decided to have a go at printing the family Christmas card inste...
Art With Heart Team Heart of Christmas 2020 with Dove of Hope Hello. Welcome to Valley Inspirations with Andrea and the Heart of Christmas 2020 Showcase by members of the Art with Heart Team. This year is speeding by. We are in September already and soon Christmas will be around the corner. A friend of mine has already created over 50 Christmas cards in readiness for writing and sending to friends. How are you going with Christmas preparations? This month I have created two projects to share; a Christmas card and a Christmas Tree Ornament; both using the delightful Dove of Hope bundle. PROJECT 1: Stampin' Up!s August-December 2020 Mini Catalogue has a range of amazing bundles of coordinating stamps and dies, including the oh so gorgeous Dove of Hope bundle. The card I created is a square card of 13cm x 13cm. To start, I die cut a circle from a scrap of card-stock with the aim of using the circular hole as a template. The largest circle from the Stitched Shapes dies was used to cut the hole. This template was placed over a piece of Whisper White card-stock, and the area was sponged using Misty Moonlight Classic ink. It's important to build up the colour slowly and to regularly check how much colour has been applied, remembering that you can always add more colour but its really hard to remove it. Once I was satisfied with the sponged colour, the template was removed and some Seaside Spray Classic ink was sponged around the coloured circle to soften the edge and blend out to no colour. It's very subtle and adds a softness to the design. A little water was misted over the sponged ink to add further interest. The Detailed Dove die set has a number of dies to cut the pieces that create this lovely dove. The detailed wings and body was die cut from Whisper White card-stock while the open dies were used to cut Vellum card-stock to go behind the feathered areas. The olive sprig also was cut from Whisper White card-stock and was lightly sponged with Pretty Peacock Classic ink. The white dove was adhered together with a combination of Multipurpose Liquid glue and Mini Dimensionals. To add a little shading and some shimmer, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint was lightly added with a Water Painter. While you may be able to see a little of the metallic touches, the lovely shimmer hasn't been picked up by the camera. Before the dove was adhered to the card front with Mini Dimensionals the "feathers" were gently curved to add shape and interest. Also before attaching the dove, the card front was cut down to the appropriate size and mounted on a piece of Misty Moonlight card-stock allowing a small boarder to be seen.The finished card front was popped up on the card base with Dimensionals. The sentiment was stamped on a scrap of Whisper White card-stock in Misty Moonlight Classic ink. This was fussy cut and adhered directly to the card front. The card inner was stamped with a different sentiment from the same stamp set and the smaller dove was stamped off before stamping on the card inner. A custom created envelope was made out of a piece of the Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper with a Whisper White label cut with the Tasteful Labels dies, was adhered to the front of the envelope for writing the name and address of the recipient. To add finishing touches, a piece of twine from Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo pack was tied around the card front with a bow and three of the super delicious Blue Adhesive-backed Gems were added. PROJECT 2: The second project uses the Detailed Dove dies set to create another dove, similar to the dove in Project 1. As above, the die cut pieces for the dove were cut out of Whisper White and Vellum card-stocks. The Whisper White pieces had touches of Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint added to add shading and shimmer. A second body piece and full set for a second wing was cut so the back of the dove is the same was the front so that as the ornament swings the back of the ornament is just as decorative. The pieces were adhered with a mix of Multipurpose Liquid glue and Mini Dimensionals to form the white dove. The tail end of the body and the beak were adhered over the Gold Hoop Embellishment to hold the dove's position. Pieces of the dove were gently shaped to add a sense of movement. A piece of Gold twine from the Wonder of the Season Ribbon Combo pack was tied over the gold hoop into a loop for hanging the ornament. Concepts for other ornaments came as I created this dove ornament. It is going to be fun to try experiment. Thank you for sharing the Heart of Christmas 2020 Showcase for September. I hope you are enjoying the blog hop and finding inspiration. We are always excited to see each others creations and always inspired by one another. Judy May is our talented host this year for the Heart of Christmas 2020 Showcase each month as we head up to Christmas. If you haven't finished looking at all of the teams Christmas creations, you can visit/revisit Judy's page at Just Judy Designs, where she hosts all the links to the Showcase participants. It is such a blessing to share with such talented people and so I am sure there will be wonderful projects to inspire in each blog, so do drop by. I hope to see you again next month for our October Heart of Christmas 2020 Showcase. I really appreciate you dropping by and visiting Valley Inspirations. Also, please don't hesitate to contact me if you are in Australia and would like a copy of the Stampin' Up! 2020-2021 Annual Catalogue or the August - December 2020 Mini Catalogue; or if you have any queries that I could help with. If you are interested in buying Stampin' Up! products, I would privileged to help you. I hope you are coping in these difficult times. Look after yourself and your loved ones. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay sane. Andrea 😘 #awhtheartofchristmasshowcase
Boxing Day is the traditional time for trips to the theatre, for pantomimes and fairy tales and ballets. The day when dance companies dust off their productions of Nutcracker and Cinderella and the…
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Are you a customer or Stamp & Ink Designs Team member of mine? If so, our Demo Design Dream Team Tutorials are all ready for February. We all created using products from the Mini Catalog or Sale-A-Br
Stampin' Up! Australia Independent Demonstrator, Sydney
Any little budding Ballerina will love this Dancing Ballerina Tutu Canvas Wall Art! It will make your child’s room decor unique.
I came across this shape via google and wanted to have a go at making it. So I searched the link but no information other than a photo of the card was available. Edited: think this is the blog it originated from My Stamp Vault Naturally I decided to go with my own measurements! I have named it a Shelf Shaped card simply because of the little shelves it creates to allow you to fold it flat for posting. The measurements I have used are: Red card - 4" x 12" Score 12" side - 6", 7 1/2", 10", 11 1/2" Red card - 3" x 6" Score 6" side - 1/2", 2" I will do a video showing how to put it together next Tuesday. I would like to enter this into: Papercraft challenge - anything goes CRAFT - winter Craft Rocket - Christmas is coming 4 Crafty Chicks - Christmas Cute Card Thursday - anything goes Crafty Catz - anything plus a sentiment Keep blog land alive by commenting and following blogs. I am on the lookout for new bloggers, so follow me or leave a comment and I will come check you out! Thanks for dropping by today. Remember to check out the November Offer!! Enjoy £130 worth of craft goodies of your choice for £99 Product List 148072 £18.00 147911 £30.00 143681 £24.00 109132 £4.75 147755 £11.25 106549 £9.00 146921 £10.25 147105 £7.00 147084 £7.00 129054 £28.00 122334 £28.00 132708 £5.50 147935 £8.50 144597 £8.50
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Beautifully Braided, Thank you card, Simple card, Simple Stamping, Monochrome
I know this should be a Happy Easter card that I'm showing you today, but with everything that's going on in the world, I haven't been very Easter-y this year. This is one of those stamp sets that has infinite possibilities. It's called My Meadow, and with it you can make pretty much any scene your heart desires. I'm no watercolour painter, but I kinda feel like one when I use this set. I started by stamping the bridge and then built the other elements around it. I used a soft colour palette- Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake and Mossy Meadow. You can see the other materials I used listed below. Have a Happy Easter! Email me to place your order, or click HERE to Shop Now Product List My Meadow Photopolymer Stamp Set [151650] $37.00 Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English) [151595] $37.00 Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper [151252] $20.00 Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] $56.00 Banner Triple Punch [138292] $38.00 Linen Thread [104199] $8.75
When you start with a stamp from the Beautiful Moments Stamp Set, it's hard to beat simple stamping. I rarely make a card without die-cutting, but this card is just stamps, ink and paper; true
Learn how to make multiple prints for greeting cards and art for framing using a styrofoam produce tray and paint roller. Terrific art activity for kids of all ages from preschoolers to teens.
Today I am sharing a new sketch that has just been added to my Stampin' Pretty Sketchbook! Sketch #18 represents a fun fold card with holiday flair! I will be sharing a card created with this s
It's time for another Merry Monday, and today I have cute, easy card for you: The new Gift Wrapped Bundle includes a stamp set with lots of bows, and a coordinating punch - and you will save 10% when purchasing them together. This card was produced quickly - I stamped the bow with Real Red ink, and punched it with the Bow Builder Punch. The "ribbon" is just two strips of Real Red cardstock, embossed with the Subtle embossing folder, and crossed over the Plaid Tidings patterned paper. The greeting was stamped in Tuxedo Black ink, and flagged with the Banners Pick-a-Punch. I finished off my card with a few Red Rhinestones - what could be easier? This may be my go-to Christmas card this year; it would be so easy to make duplicates! The August - December 2020 Mini Catalog (aka Holiday Mini) goes live tomorrow, August 4th! Do you have your wish list ready? Will you be placing an order today? If your order is less than $150.00 please consider adding my current host code to the bottom of your order form. For every order added, I'll send you a hand-made thank you card and a FREE gift. If your order is over $150.00, do NOT add the code - you'll be eligible for host benefits and I will still mail you a card and gift. Current Host Code: D9YTSFDN Product List Gift Wrapped Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [153432] $17.00 Gift Wrapped Bundle (English) [155155] $31.50 Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50 Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00 Plaid Tidings 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153527] $11.50 Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75 Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $8.75 Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75 Gift Bow Builder Punch [153606] $18.00 Banners Pick A Punch [153608] $23.00 Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706] $10.00 Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels [146924] $7.00 Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
View the comic strip for Sarah's Scribbles by cartoonist Sarah Andersen created August 08, 2020 available on GoComics.com
Jullie zullen de laatste maanden wel gezien hebben dat ik bezig ben geweest met het tekenen van gemstones. Met een kleurtechniek die me heel erg na aan het hart ligt. Het sluieren. Een techniek die iedereen kan leren, maar je moet wel een beetje oefenen. En durven. Ik vind het geweldig om te doen……..zalig alle kleuren door elkaar. Wanneer je ook nog een beetje witte verf toevoegt, spat je steen (of ander voorwerp) gewoon van het papier af. De sluiertechniek heb ik altijd toegepast in het mandalatekenen. Laag over laag, over laag……daardoor krijg je de intense diepe kleuren. En bereik je in jezelf een diepe rust wat je kunt vergelijken met meditatie. Wanneer je op deze manier kleurt kun je met (en dat vind ik heeeeeel fijn) weinig kleurpotloden de allermooiste kleuren toveren. Je hoeft dus helemaal geen enorme grote kleurdozen met een zeer uitgebreid assortiment te kopen. Vaak kun je met een paar goede basiskleuren de meest uiteenlopende kleuren maken, en dan bedoel ik écht zelf maken. Maar je moet wel durven…..en je moet heel veel oefenen, zodat je op een gegeven moment gewoon weet wat je kleuren doen, hoe ze zich mengen…….wat je tovert op papier. Dus ja, ik word heel blij van deze zogenaamde gemstones…….en ik denk sommigen van jullie ook. Ik heb eens rondgeneusd op internet en kwam de meest leuke filmpjes tegen. Een aantal heb ik voor jullie verzameld. Maar onthoudt wel dat in de filmpjes soms met een bepaald merk potloden gewerkt wordt……….jij hebt de jouwe…….ga daar lekker mee aan de slag. Heb je geen splender? Probeer het eens met een wattenstaafje…die heb je vast wel in huis. En witte verfstiftjes………nou er is een wereld aan soorten, diktes en merken ….zelf werk ik graag met de Edding stift…die kleur vind ik het meest helder. Een advies van mij... ga op ontdekkingsreis….schaf eens een stiftje aan, en probeer het gewoon! Heel veel plezier gewenst op je reis door de gemstones en kristallen (en….voor de tekenaars……er wordt de komende dagen regenachtig weer voorspeld……mmmmm….ik denk dat ik weet wat veel van jullie zullen gaan doen……..) Neem heerlijk de tijd om te kijken, te proberen, te oefenen, en nog eens te kijken.....en vooral van het tekenproces te genieten....... Edelstein zeignen: hier de link How to draw gems: hier de link How to draw a Rainbow gemstone: hier de link How to draw a pearl: hier de link Edelstenen kleuren: hier de link dit artikel plaatste ik ook al in juli 2017......maar zo in deze vakantietijd heb je misschien wat extra tijd om er mee aan de slag te gaan.
Hello friends! I love Bella Blvd's paper collections and was so happy to see they have started making 6x6 paper pads. Of course I just had to use one with my 6x6 tutorial. I decided to start with their new Christmas release, Santa Squad. Besides the fact this paper collection is adorable, I also like
Who knew that calling someone a goat was a compliment? Being called a G.O.A.T. is actually a "super duper" compliment! Don't miss what's in the parentheses. Also, I used my July
Today I am happy to share how to make this stinkin' cute denim pocket card using images from the Pocketful of Sunshine stamp set, the coordinating Pocket Framelits dies, some fun embellishments,
I think that the significance of Father's day and Mother's Day only come to us once we are parents. I know that on Mother's Day th ...
I used the Blossoms In Bloom Bundle to create a fun "trimmed down" card to reveal a peek inside for TGIF Challenges #268!
World's Greatest Eggnog, 1980 - Tempting Treats From Turtle Rock #Cocktail #Christmast #Beverage
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See some fun ideas for creating colored flagstone with the Stone Embossing Folder which is in the Power of Hope Bundle. Get this FREE during Sale-A-Bration!
I used the Coming Home Bundle and Trimming the Town DSP to create three sparkly holiday cards for my nephews.
Hello Stampin’ Friends ~ Sorry I missed you yesterday … just been feeling a little down lately but stamping and hanging out with my stampin’ friends usually gets me feeling better…
Sending Christmas cards was a habit popularised by the Victorians. With one day left to post this year’s cards, here is a look back at some 19th-century designs from Manchester Metropolitan University’s archive
20 Sarcastic Vintage Illustrations For Those Who Have a Wicked Sense Of Humor - We share because we care. A resource for sharing the latest memes, jokes and real stuff about parenting, relationships, food, and recipes
They're in my hands! The new In Colors that is. Look at these gorgeous new colors we'll all get to play with soon! I added a few of our current colors of card stock with each new color so you can
I have a fabulous display card to share with you today, featuring five little flags that project from the centre of the card, giving it it's name. Despite how it looks, it's not too difficult to create and will fold up nicely for posting in a standard envelope. 1. You'll need one piece of heavy patterned paper measuring 10" long x 6" high, one piece of cardstock measuring 8" long x 6" high, and five 2" squares of cardstock for the flags. Extra patterned paper and embellishments will be needed for decoration once the base is created. 2. Score the piece of cardstock and fold in half to form a 6" x 4" card. Set aside. 3. Place the patterned paper horizontally on your scoreboard and score at 2", 3", 4", 5", 6", 7" and 8". 4. Concertina fold the card, starting and ending with valley folds. You should have three peaks in the centre of the paper and a 2" flat section on each side. Refer to the photo below. 5. Apply adhesive on the back of the 2" flat sections on either side of the patterned paper. DO NOT apply any adhesive to the concertina section in the middle. 6. Line up the adhesive ends of the patterned paper with the sides of the card blank and press firmly in place. The concertina section should be free to fold and unfold as you open and close the card. Set aside. 7. It's easier to decorate the "flags" at this point rather than after you have secured them to the card. Add some patterned paper, stamps, images and other embellishments as desired. Keep in mind that any decorations you add should be flat as they will be included in the folds of the card. 8. Apply adhesive to the half of the "flag" that will attach to the card. Double check before you add any glues or tapes to make sure you're applying it to the correct side. 9. Start by adhering the centre "flag" halfway up the middle fold. I used a centring ruler to make sure I placed it correctly. 10. Now adhere two flags on the first fold, one flush with the top of the card, and one flush with the bottom. 11. Apply the last two flags on the last fold, one flush with the top of the card and one flush with the bottom. 12. Decorate the front of the card as desired. I used a digital image, coloured with copic markers, some ribbon and patterned paper. The card is quite bulky when complete, so you might like to create a belly band or ribbon tie to hold it closed. I think this fold would be fabulous for Christmas, decorated with lots of different sized snowflakes, glitter and snowmen. I hope you'll give it a try!
I love this Traditions of St Nick 'Tis the Season Christmas Card. The vintage look of the stockings is classic Christmas.
2020 retro calendar
I hemmed and hawed about getting the Basket of Blooms stamp set. It works with the Small Bloom punch, so I decided to go for it. I have made two cards so far and I LOVE this set!! I'm so happy I purchased it. I colored both in with Stampin' Blends and masked on both. I used sentiments from Blossoms in Bloom and Playing with Patterns dsp (on SALE until Oct. 31!!!). The dotted paper in the first card was made by stamping dots on the Playing with Patterns watercolor striped dsp. The background was made by using a make up brush on the panel, then I fussy cut pieces and placed them on the Coastal Cabana background. On the second card, I stamped the vase and fussy cut the other pieces. Let me know what you think, or if you have a favorite! Click below to shop for the products used, or any other stamping supply needs! Spend $50 during October using the host code of: PUAWEX9U and you will receive the tutorial and a package of Gilded Gems! Buy this bundle and receive the tutorial, a card kit, and a pack of Gilded Gems free! Some products used:
During this can-be busy and hectic time of year, here are 20 ideas to help you have a more intentional Christmas with your children.
Tonight my Centre Step Stand Up card uses the Beautiful Moments stamp set and the Best Dressed DSP. It stands up behind the sentiment which is attached on dimensionals. Here is a side view when the…
Come explore the Stampin' Up! Forever Fern pairings this week. Today we use a watercolor technique, Tasteful Touches stamp and Nature's Thoughts die.