Have a Blast - MFT Space Explorer

It has been in excess of 2 years since I last blogged due to health problems.  I am hoping it won’t be another 2 before my next post!

This card was made using My Favorite Things - Space Explorer stamps and dies, Inside & Outside Stitched Circle Stax, Copic Sketch Markers, Bazzill cardstock and Studio Calico Little Stars.

I began by cutting most of a circle from the white card base front, I then added a watercolour piece I created some time ago to the back.  I then stamped, coloured and die cut the image and added foam tape for dimension.  The sentiment from the same stamp set was heat embossed in Hero Arts white embossing powder to the black strip.  I then assembled the card front and added a light layer of Wink of Stella to small areas.

Since taking the photograph I added Glossy Accents to the balloons.

I am adding this card to the CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge #337

I Just Miss You Card

To make this card I used My Favorite Things Springtime Blooms, Simon Says Stamp Wide Stripe Background stamp, MFT Wonky Stitched Rectangle Stax, Lawn Fawn Everyday Sentiment Banners,  Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Mix and Wink Of Stella in Clear.

I first of all stamped the background onto a top folding card base with Versafine Onyx Black ink.  While this dried I stamped and coloured the flower.  I then die cut the soft blue layer and adhered the flower with foam tape.  I heat embossed the sentiment and die cut it.  I added this over the flower stem using foam tape again.  I then added a light layer of Wink of Stella and finished with a few sequins.

I am adding this card to the Less Is More - 325 challenge.

I Kinda Like You Card - MFT Beary Special Birthday

I am slowly getting back into cardmaking and blogging after a winter plagued by health issues.

This card was made using My Favorite Things - Bear Special Birthday stamps and dies, Inside & Outside Stitched Circle Stax, Chevron Grid Background stamp and Cement Grey cardstock and ink, Bazzill cardstock and We R Memory Keepers Gemstone Next Level embossing folder.

The background was stamped directly onto the card base with matching ink first.  I then stamped and heat embossed the sentiment and adhered it to the circle, trimming the excess off underneath.  The images, which I coloured with Copic markers were added next with foam tape for dimension.  The circle was then attached to the card base with more foam adhesive.  Next I coated the balloon and gift ribbons with Wink of Stella clear glitter and finally added a layer of Glossy Accents to the balloon.  The white marks that show on the photograph are the reflection from said Glossy Accents.

I am adding this card to Less Is More #313 - Balloons

Paper Smooches - Metallic Season's Greetings Card

This card was made with Paper Smooches Christmas Words 2, My Favorite Things Inside & Outside Stitched Circle Stax, Hero Arts Copper embossing powder, Simple Stories Snap Color Vibe pattern paper Bazzill cardstock and Wink of Stella glitter pen in clear.

I began by die cutting the sentiment, leaves and holly berries and then heat embossed the sentiment multiple times with the copper embossing powder.  I set this aside and die cut the circle from the white layer, this was then adhered to the top folding card base with foam tape.  The elements were then arranged using a combination of foam tape and glue.  The final step was to coat the holly berries with Wink of Stella.

I am adding this card to CAS Colours & Sketches - Challenge 196