Vintage collage card with 'vintage' stamps!

Hi all!

How old is your oldest supply?  I cracked a few of my oldest stamps for my Sisterhood of Crafters DT creation.  The theme for this challenge is BALLOONS.  Any type or theme can be used to get creative!

For this card, I decided to create something for my eldest daughter.  She is moving into her first apartment in August...it's crazy to think she's old enough for this move!  The stamps I used are easily from 2004ish...I can tell by how old she is.  I started stamping when she was born in 2004. and the script stamp was one of my first SU! purchases as a demonstrator.

I inked the stamp using Simon Says Stamp Charcoal ink onto SU! kraft paper...also vintage since I haven't bought any SU! paper since 2010...  The next stamp set I used was an old Papertrey Ink stamp set called Postmark.  I'm not exactly sure when it was released, but I'd guess before 2010.  The wings and the air mail dashes are from that set.  I also added Altenew's Windsome Delight floral stamp...it's not vintage, but it's a simple image I thought went well.

Altenew's Raw Umber ink was used to add a bit of warmth to the card and the flowers. The vintage images were from a book I have had for a few years, and I haven't a clue where it is from.  They were trimmed up, and white gel pen was added to the little girl on the suitcase and flowers for some added highlights.  Finally, some khaki iridescent sequins for some sparkle.

Let us see your creations using balloons!  Be sure to add them to our gallery so we can come visit you.  Have a colorful day!

sending Hugs from SOC!

 Create a SIMPLE CAS card with ink blending!

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This has to be the easiest card to create and it has limitless possibilities!  For the challenge at AAA Cards, the DT has created a sketch for you to follow.  Simple eh?  An added silhouette to the ink-blended panel makes it even more simple.  Check out all the DT cards for inspiration, and here is my simple CAS card...

See?  Easy Peezy!  To keep this sympathy card simple, a monochromatic ink blending was in order.  Pinkfresh's Mint, Meadow, Emerald City and Evergreen inks were used to create an ombre effect.

For the silhouette on the ink-blended area, Altenew's Botanical Line Art stamp set was used.  This set includes many sentiments for all occasions as well, so it was a great choice for this project.

Now this card IMO needs some bling...but I held back to keep it as CAS as possible...it's so HARD to control my bling urges!!!  

Alright, let's see your CAS creations with ink-blending and silhouettes...be sure to share them to our gallery so we can visit you!  Have a colorful day!

 SIMPLE card making with a circle die!

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Welcome back to another challenge with CAS on Friday!  This time around we would like to see your CAS designed cards with circles.  For my card, I opted to make the circle the focal point.  You may chose to use circles however you'd like!

This card started with Altenew's Window Sphere Die.  There is a stencil of this die, but this is a new acquisition, and was begging to be used.  The die was cut from a card base of 110 lb cardstock.

 

After the die was cut, a scrap piece of paper from cleaning my ink blending brushes was used for the background.  It was adhered to inside the card to show through the die.  Using a piece of scrap cardstock to wipe off extra ink while ink blending is one of my most favorite tips...you can make beautiful background panels easily by doing this!

The sentiment was also from my scrap bin, and was added using foam tape to give it some dimension.  3 enamel dot stars were added for some interest and you have the easiest card to make with a circle die!

Now let's see your circle CAS creations!  Be sure to add them to our gallery so we can visit your blog.  Have a colorful day!

 Mixing up patterns and textures for beautiful results with the Sisterhood of Crafters!

 Summer fun with Spellbinders NEW Mini Die subscription set!

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It time for another challenge with AAA Cards!  This challenge is an Anything Goes challenge with an optional twist of summer colors.

The newest Spellbinders mini stamp and die set had just arrived in the mail just begging to be inked up.  The key chain invokes thoughts of vacations in hotels.  Most of my vacations as a child were taken in Florida, a Palm Beach color scheme was a great solution!

The card base was inked with Frayed Green Fresh Dye ink from Altenew to give the key a background.  This stamp set comes with 3 options for the image on the key chain, since this is Florida inspired, the sun and ocean image was the perfect choice. 

The image was stamped with Permanent Black ink by Altenew then colored with alcohol markers.  The key however was colored with a gold paint marker to give it a metallic feel.  It was then die cut and added to the card front.

The sentiment came with the stamp set and a few gems were added to finish.  Thats it!  Super easy CAS card with a Summer color scheme!  I hope this and the other DT creations inspire you to join us for this challenge.  Be sure to link your card in our gallery…have a colorful day!!

SIMPLE Watercoloring for HUGE impact!

 SIMPLE Watercoloring for HUGE impact!

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I’m here again today with another challenge with CAS on Friday!!  This time, we are asking for your CAS cards using WATERCOLOR.  Now, my design is pushing the CAS layout envelope, but I sure you, the technique is very CAS.

This card starts with Altenew’s absolutely gorgeous Billowing Peonies stamp set.  It was stamped with Altenew Obsidian ink then heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  I did not use watercolor paper, but I did use a 110lb cardstock.  Why?  No reason, it was within reach!  

This next part is super easy!  Brush the image with clean water…puddles of it.   Then, touch the puddles with your water color paints.  I chose use Altenew’s Watercolor Brush Pens in Lagoon and Midnight Violet.  Resist the urge to brush the paint on.  Just tap the brush to the paper.  You continue to repeat the process of water then paint until the paints have bled out to the edges of the embossed lines.

Once the paint is where you want it, allow the puddles to absorb into the paper.  Then use a detail brush to add depth where you want it to go.  Add a sentiment of your choice and thats it!  I can’t wait to see your creations!  Be sure to add them to the CAS on Friday gallery!

Have a colorful day!