Thank You cards

 Thank you cards

Made a bunch of Thank You cards to have in my stash, and for a couple of people who asked for them.

stamps used: Unity stamp co. flowers, butterfly, lady.  Sayings various companies

Two of the above cards are what I call Faux layer style cards.  That is where you mask off section, blend in some colors, remove mask then stamp image in black. I used my Catherine Pooler inks for blending the colors.  You know, if you follow my blog they are my favorite ink pads.  You can see more of my Faux layer cards in this post from 2020, in this post with a video showing how to do this technique.  The butterfly card is a Split negative card.  Check out how to do this technique in this post with written instructions, and here back in 2016.  To see more of both of these techniques just type in Faux layers, or Split negative in the search bar.

dies used:  Stampin' Up Share a Milkshake stamp/die set

These milkshake, ice-cream cone, and sundae cards are fun, and easy to create.  No stamping required just die cutting of the images.  The backgrounds are, starting with the milkshake card the wax paper pouncing with inks.  The ice-cream card is paper towel pouncing with inks.  The last but not least is the sundae card, which has a shaving cream background.  I usually have a stack of background panels done, so I can make up cards whenever I need.  To see more with the Share a Milkshake stamp/die set look here.  Check out the shaving cream technique look here including a video I did a while ago.  Check out the wax paper technique here with a video.  The paper towel technique is the same as the wax paper.  Remember you can type any technique name in the search bar to see more from me.

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Fun Faux layers with a twist

 Fun Faux layers with a twist

Today I'm doing a technique I call Faux layers today for Blank Page Muse blog.  

Here's a closer look at this technique.

basic instructions:

1.  Mask off section on card with post it notes, or any masking paper.

2.  Blend colors between the masked off section.  For the above card I did the colors in three sections.  When done blending colors the first time, go over it again to smooth out the colors.

3.  Before removing masks I place a stencil down.  Colored the stencil with a shade darker ink colors to add more dimension to the faux layer.

4.  Remove the stencil, and masks.  Stamp image, and saying with black ink on the card leaving some of the image over the blended colors.

5.  Add stamped layer to a black card then A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") folded card.

6.  Add some self sticking gems for that finishing touch.

It's fun to bring back an old technique, and just add a little twist to it.

stamps/products used:

Blank Page Muse Special day Birthday by Pam Bray

Blank Page Muse Kindness changes everything by Shaloo Webster

I Brake for Stamps Harvest Love stamp sheet

Slimline stars stencil

Block pattern stencil

Butterflies and Flowers stencil

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Faux Layers with a twist or two with video

 Faux layers with a twist or two

stamps/dies used:  Unity stamp co. Seraphim Wings, Arches dies, Scallop/rectangle dies

Scroll down to watch video.

Basic instructions:  

1.  Mask off section on card with copy paper.

2.  Blend colors between the masked section.  For the above card I did the colors in three sections.  When done blending colors the first time, go over it again to smooth out the colors.

3.  remove the masks.  Stamp image with black ink on the card leaving some of the image over the blended colors.

stamps used:  Unity stamp co. Coffee Doodle Doo, Scallop/rectangle dies, Stencil by Tim Holtz Splatters

Basic instructions:

1.  Use deckle edge ruler to create ripped looking edges on copy paper. Place the ripped copy pieces on the card.

2.  Repeat step 2 from above.

3.  Leave masks on card.  Place stencil over masked section and stencil colors over stencil.

4.  Remove stencil and masks.

5.  Stamp Doodle doo bird, and saying with black ink.

4. Layer all layers on A2 card (4 1/4" x 5 1/2").

Watch video for more information and tips.

You can see more of my videos at Sue's YouTube.  

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Faux layer technique with old video

 Faux layer technique

stamps used:  Stampin' Up

I made these cards at least a month ago, but with computer troubles last month I never posted.

Faux layer technique as I like to call it ... is an oldie but a goodie technique.  I good card design to fall back on when I'm in a rut, or just want to bring back an old technique.  In fact here is an old video I made for the faux layer technique years ago.  Please be kind as I mentioned I did this video years ago.  Maybe I will make a new one soon.

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Perfect Love faux layers

 Perfect Love

stamps used for card #1:  Blue Knight Perfect Love stamp set

For this card I did what I call Faux Layer technique with springtime colors.  Simple but effective.  See more of my Faux Layers here, here, here, and here but if you type Faux Layers in the search box on my side bar you will find more.  I started doing this technique back in 2012 so there are a lot to see.

card #1 basic instructions:

1.  mask off section on card with post it notes or any masking paper.

2.  blend colors between the masked off post it notes.  for the above card I did the colors in three sections.  when done blending colors the first time, go over it again to smooth out the colors.

3.  remove the post it note masks.  stamp image with black ink on the card leaving some of the image over the blended colors.

4.  stamp and emboss saying with white embossing powder onto black card and layer onto stamped layer.

5.  layer all layers onto base card that has edges colored with same ink used in the faux layer.

card #2

card #2 basic instructions:

1. mask off stripes with post it notes.

2.  blend on color.  first stripe is lime green, second coral and so on till you have as many stripes as you like.

tip:  just a matter of moving the post it notes after each color is blended.

3.  remove post it notes and stamp images with black ink over the stripes.

4.  add ribbon and adhere layers to lime green card base.

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Sandpipers on the beach

 Sandpipers on the beach

stamps used:  Just For Fun and Dina Wakley 

The theme for my local creative card crew this month (June) is Beach.  Beach theme for this month is appropriate because it has been so hot around here all week, although it is not officially summer till June 21st.  Anyway back to my card and what I did to make this card.

basic instructions:

1.  I cut out masks to lay down on my white card layer to create what I call faux layers.  The faux layers make the illusion of sand, water and sky.  

2.  Lay down the mask and blend color ... blue for sky and water...kraft color ink for the sand then remove the mask.

3.  Stamp over the faux layers with the birds, weeds and saying.

4.  Die cut the stamped layer with wonky rectangles die then layer all the layers onto a kraft card base.

5.  Add a few gems to finish off the card.

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tic tac toe!

stamps used:  Stampin' Up and Unity stamp co.

I called these cards tic tac toe because they were made from a tic tac toe style game.

 For my Hello card I used rhinestones, spring, butterflies.  For the so glad card I used ribbon, spring and flowers.  

                  The technique I did for my cards is something I like to call "faux layer."  Very easy to do .... basically you mask off a section, then blend in some colors.  Next, stamp the images over the faux layer.  I've been doing this for years ... it easy and fun.  Look here for faux layers and grid technique, check out this post with faux layer and bingo, this post is way back in 2012, yet, another post from 2012 guess this must of been the year I learned this technique.  But as you can see in this post from 2019 I'm still doing this technique which brings us up to the present.  There are a few more posts with the faux layers technique ... if you type faux layers in search box it will bring up all the posts.

Did this with my local card swapping group.  We usually meet in person but right now we are doing it through the computer so we all can be healthy and safe in these trying times.

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

 stamps used:  zetti MFT, train SU

Zetti is white card with embossing folder background and cut out snow drifts.  

Train is what I call a faux layer card.  You can see some faux layer cards I made back in 2014 here in this post.  Here is a post that goes back even more ... guess I like doing this technique.

 stamps used:  deer SU

Here with this deer image I did a gate fold card.  Check out this gate fold card here , here what was called a peek-a-boo gate fold card.

 stamps used:  caroling-wonderful-cups Unity stamp co.

Cup card has pattern paper for background drop and the cups are fussy cut and mounted on card.

Caroling snowmen and sleigh are triple time stamping cards.  Triple time and double time stamping cards are a favorite of mine, you can see more triple time stamping here.  How about checking out this post with Twisted triple time stamping.   In this post you will see double time stamping.

 stamps used:  mr.&mrs.Santa cuddlebug Unity stamp co.

Mr. & Mrs. Santa are adorable cuddlebug stamps which if you know me I like and have a bunch of them.  This style card is a double z-fold card.  In this post you can see z-fold card and more fun folds!  

As you can see I like to do lots of designs when I have to make over 30 cards.  Guess that is enough for today.

Merry Christmas! and to all a good night!!!

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Repeat stamping

stamps used:  Unity stamp co.

This technique of repeat stamping is easy and fun in years past I called this collage stamping... plus you can make a bunch of backgrounds to cut up and make cards later.  you can see some of my collage stamping here, more collage stamping, post including a video, latest collage stamping postcards. 

simplicity card:
1.  masked off section and blended some color.  remove mask or in this case a couple pieces of blue painter's tape to reveal the inked section.  I've done this in years past and called it Faux layers.  you can see here, and faux layers re-visited.
2.  stamp images over the inked faux layer with a darker brown ink.
3.  add baker's twine and Nuvo drops for accents.  layer onto brown layer then white note card.

happy birthday card:
1.  created two different backgrounds then cut up to layer on card.
2.  one background stamped bamboo with dark brown ink first then over stamped with kraft ink.  cut a strip off background for this card.
3.  second background stamped bamboo on an angle with dark brown ink on white card then over stamped with leaf stem in kraft ink.  cut out a small rectangle and layer over bamboo strip.
4.  on the base brown note card I stamped the leaf stem with kraft ink for a tone on tone kinda of effect.

I was in a brown mood ... not sure what that means except that my brown inks happen to be handy when I decided to make these backgrounds.  hope you like them.
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Faux layers re-visited

stamps used:  Unity stamp co. 

This is a technique I did years ago that you can see here, here (used Unity stamps), here, you can watch a video here or you can go to my you tube channel and scroll down to see a video I did a couple of years ago.

The reason for this re-visiting of this technique is because I saw Angela from Unity stamp co. do a Facebook live last weekend.  When Angela created her card she did straight lines but I took my widest blue painter's tape and ripped one side to get a ripped uneven edge because I am far from perfect ..... so I don't try to do straight if I can help it.  

Basically what I did was lay down the blue painter's tape then using my new cosmetic (the new trend) brush to add color in between the two pieces of tape I laid down.  For these two cards I used Catherine Pooler ink pads ... pixie dust, polished and sand castle.  Next step is to carefully and slowly remove the blue painter's tape so not to ripped the actual card.  After the tape is removed I stamped my main images with any good black ink.  I stamped the sayings with same black ink onto scrap pieces of white cardstock, cut them out and layered onto piece of black cardstock and adhered to the card.  Take the stamped piece and layer to black cardstock and adhere that to white note card.  For finishing touch ... add some self sticking gems and done!  what do you think?  let me know in the comments.

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Faux layers and grid cards

Third night of stamping is all about faux layers and grid cards.  Faux layer cards always make a unique statement.  Grid cards allows you to let your imagination fly.
faux layer card details:
stamps by Memory Box
inks - Adirondack
grid card details:
stamps by Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co. Home Page
inks - Encore and Adirondack

Faux layers tutorial

I'm the featured designer today over on Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co. blog with my tutorial on Faux Layers.  You see it anytime by clicking on icon in my side bar.
This is a fun faux tearing masking technique that is easy and makes a great background.
Stamps:
Mark’s Finest Papers & Stamps, a Heinrich co. – Firefighter stamp set
Supplies:
Masking Magic or post it notes can be used
Double stick tape & foam mounting tape
Ranger blending tool or sponges
Inks:
VersaFine Onyx Black ink pad
Distress ink pads – tattered rose, worn lipstick, festive berries






Instructions:
1.  Cut red cardstock in half lengthwise (4 ¼ “ x 11) to create a top folding card.
2.  Cut black cardstock at 4” x 5 ¼ “.  Tape to front of red top folded card.
3.  On white cardstock  3 ¾ “ x 5” place strips of Masking Magic that is ripped to various sizes.



4.  With blending tool or sponge add first color to masked card stock which in this case is tattered rose.  After tattered rose add worn lipstick and last festive berries.
5.  When card stock is colored to desired likeness remove the strips of Masking Magic to reveal the magic of the faux teared sections.



6.  With VersaFine (or any dye black ink) stamp images on faux layered card.
7.  Tape stamped card to note card.
8.  Stamp saying on piece of white cardstock.  Cut to create a flag shape.  Mount saying flag to card with foam mounting tape.
9.  Here's the completed card.

MFP May blog hop day 4 - Now Showing

***if you are here for Simple Salutaions challenge, please click here ***
May Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Featured May 14th   Marsh Birds

Featured May 15th   In Tents

Featured May 16th   Space Fun

Featured May 17th   Now Showing

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on May 18,2013 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday May 17,2013.

The special stamp set we have for you this month is:

"Marsh Silhouettes"

The mini stamp set we have for you this month is
"Lilly of the Valley"                                          

 I want to tell you what technique I will be showcasing for the May blog hop ..... drum roll...pppprumppadumadum....faux layers and masking sections.  sorry don't know the fancy names that have been given to this technique but I'm sure you will know once you see my cards. 

Now showing is full of movie theater related theme images and sayings.

Did the faux layers, mounted the film strip with foam tape and added some twine.  Do like all the red and yellow on these two cards.  My second card is full of yummy buttery popcorn! one of my favorite snack foods.  Hope you can see the dimension in the popcorn and also added diamond glaze for that real butter effect.

Please continue on to Janine's  blog to see what she has in store for you.  Don't forget to leave comments along your journey for a chance to be included in our drawing.  Thank you for joining us this week.

Patty P.

Lois

Vicky

Jane C 

Debbie 

Pam 

Pat G 

Thrifty Stamper 

MariLynn 

Karen K 

Bonnie 

Kathy B 

Angela B 

Cathy C 

Toni 

Sue W 

Janine B 

An'jenic 

 Shirley Q 
Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co 

MFP May blog hop day 3 - Space Fun

May Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Featured May 14th   Marsh Birds

Featured May 15th   In Tents

Featured May 16th   Space Fun

Featured May 17th   Now Showing

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on May 18,2013 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday May 17,2013.

The special stamp set we have for you this month is:
"Marsh Silhouettes"

The mini stamp set we have for you this month is
"Lilly of the Valley"                                          

 I want to tell you what technique I will be showcasing for the May blog hop ..... drum roll...pppprumppadumadum....faux layers and masking sections.  sorry don't know the fancy names that have been given to this technique but I'm sure you will know once you see my cards. 

Space Fun is just what it's name says.....FUN!  so let's jump right into outer space to see my cards. 

This card is full of fun starting with the faux masking layers then with the punched out corners and that saying.....is just pure fun!  Now my next card is again doing that same faux masking layer but this time I punched out where the saying goes then taped it to the inside of the card.  I hope you can see all the water spots in the photos because I just love them.

Please continue on to Janine's  blog to see what she has in store for you.  Don't forget to leave comments along your journey for a chance to be included in our drawing.  see you tomorrow.

Patty P.
Lois

Vicky

Jane C 

Debbie 

Pam 

Pat G 

Thrifty Stamper 

MariLynn 

Karen K 

Bonnie 

Kathy B 

Angela B 

Cathy C 

Toni 

Sue W 

Janine B 

An'jenic 

Shirley Q 

Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co 

 

MFP May blog hop day 2 - In Tents

May Blog Hop! 

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Featured May 14th   Marsh Birds

Featured May 15th   In Tents

Featured May 16th   Space Fun

Featured May 17th   Now Showing

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on May 18,2013 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday May 17,2013.

The special stamp set we have for you this month is:
"Marsh Silhouettes"

The mini stamp set we have for you this month is
"Lilly of the Valley"                                          

 I want to tell you what technique I will be showcasing for the May blog hop ..... drum roll...pppprumppadumadum....faux layers and masking sections.  sorry don't know the fancy names that have been given to this technique but I'm sure you will know once you see my cards. 

 

This is a great set for those campers in your life or just for making fun cards for both male and females. I guess I like the moose in this set because here he is again.  All coloring was done with prisma color pencils.

This last card is very simple but effective. Hope you enjoyed our little camping trip today. 

Please continue on to Janine's  blog to see what she has in store for you.  Don't forget to leave comments along your journey for a chance to be included in our drawing.  see you tomorrow.

Patty P.
Lois

Vicky

Jane C 

Debbie 

Pam 

Pat G 

Thrifty Stamper 

MariLynn 

Karen K 

Bonnie 

Kathy B 

Angela B 

Cathy C 

Toni 

Sue W 

Janine B 

An'jenic 

Shirley Q 

Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co