Something Saturday - Watercolouring Part 2: Watercolour Lifting

 Hi there Creators,

Well today I've continued on with the watercoloured pieces I produced last Saturday and now I'm showing off "Watercolour Lifting"  I don't recall trying this before, but the basic jist of it is:

1. Create a watercoloured background and let dry completely
   
2. Stamp over top using versamark
3. dust over with clear embossing powder & heat set it
4. spray water over and blot off to remove some of the colour, until the clear embossed images stand out (the colour under the embossed image will remain "full strength")

And that's it in a nutshell, here are the 2 cards I created using the watercoloured backgrounds I created last week: 

This first one uses Natures Prints Stamps to create the collage of leaves in the background, then I've used the Celebrating You stamps for the sayings in both cards, then this one I also used the gorgeous Iridescent Pastel Pearls (very pretty!)

 

Then this is the one I made up in the video, and I finally found a use for the Loose Daisy Embellishments! I've used Eden's Garden Stamps for it, I'm not sure the big stamp was really the best to use as the DistInkTive Stamp surface doesn't really work hence it kind of has a big blob in the centre (and hence I put 3 daisies in there 🤣)  As I say in Class - there's always a way to correct things with a card!   and in this case a definite embellishment opportunity 😉

In case you missed the video, here it is:

Let me know if you have a go at this, I'd love to see how yours turns out!

I hope this inspires you to create.

God Bless love

Heather

Something Saturday - Faux Tiling

 Hi There Creators,

Well somewhere I saw someone had done Faux Tiling, and it kind of fascinated me, so I've been experimenting......

to begin with I wasn't impressed with the results and eventually I realised that it's because I like to see the grouting looking white, or at least, contrasting with the "tiles", so I discovered that if I added extra colour to the background it worked for me 😃  enter, Watercolour shapes stamp set, perfect to give a smidgen of colour!

Here are the 2 cards I completed before the video to show off the technique, I used the large rectangle watercolour shape for these. The top card uses Edens Garden, Jar of Flowers, and Charming Sentiments Stamp sets and the bottom card uses the Charming Sentiments, and Painted Poppies Stamp sets (along with the Watercolour Shapes)

Then I also made this one, which I'm not so keen on, I used the circle watercolour shape for the background on this one, and moved onto Good Feelings Stamp set, and the Stitched Rectangle dies

 

I had made up the tiled part of this card before the video, I'm not sure if you can tell in the photo but I made the tiles shiny on this one (because although I know you can get matte tiles, it just seems wrong to me 🤣 I need the shine!)

In the video I show making the tiled part of this card by scoring it at intervals (I went with 1.5 and 2.5 cm gaps, and showed how to make it shiny, very simply, just add some of the fine tip glue pen, and let it dry, it dries slightly raised and shiny.  I added some extra scored lines into the background to add a bit of interest to the card but not take away from the focal point.

It's funny I tried and tried to get this look which kind of reminds me of that blue china you can get, (threw out a few attempts) then eventually gave up, and lo and behold I happen to pick out Starry Sky in the video...... 

Word of warning when you are stamping, choose a stamp that has a lot of surface area, make sure the ink pad is not really wet, as otherwise it will fill in the "grouting" areas, and don't stamp heavily or for too long.  

If you missed the video here it is.....

 I hope this inspires you to have a go too.

God Bless love

Heather xox

Cascade Card (Something Saturday)

 Hi there Creators,

Well today I'm showing how to make a really simple cascade card, once you've got the dimensions worked out you can make it in any size.

I couldn't remember the name of this to begin with and waterfall card, accordion card both came to mind, but after a spot of googling, it's actually called a Cascade card!

Here is the finished article (which will be off to my friends who are getting married this afternoon, so they shouldn't be able to see this post!)

 

As you can see I ended up having to create an envelope too for the card, as it was just too big for a standard envelope (plus this dresses the outside up nicely!)😉  How gorgeous is this Edens Garden Paper? and the meadow dies I think go nicely with it.  I couldn't resist using some of my favourite Garden Gems too (sad to think at the end of the year the Eden's garden paper and gems will retire 😢)  So if you want some get them now!!

See this link for the products I used in this card:  What Heather Used

Whatever size card stock you choose, here's how you do it.....

score it into 3 equal pieces so it concertina's up, then you'll determine how high you want the first tier of your card to be, say you want it to start the slope at 1", you mark a 1" on each side (see the photo) then you cut the diagonal between the 2 marks.

 

Now you should have 2 equal (hopefully) pieces 😃  Line these up on top of each other, make sure the bases are together, even if the top isn't. Then work out the middle (both ways) of each individual section, then put a pin mark in so it goes through both pieces of card.  You'll then want to cut lines up and down, (opposite for each piece of card) see the picture below:

these should then slide into each other to create your card :) Like so....

It's really not complicated!  have a go, I'd love to see what you make.

I hope this inspires you to have a go.

God Bless love

Heather xox

Eden's Garden Cotton Paper

 Hi there Creators

Well this isn't exactly my "Something Saturday" as it will be aired a little sooner thanks to Craft Alive Bendigo.  So if you're joining me for the first time from Craft Alive or GICS, Welcome!, and welcome back anyone who's been here before, I'm so thrilled you choose to see my blog posts and videos 😊

In my video this week I have gone through the Eden's Garden Collection of products and the Suite Sensation I currently have on offer (if you want to see the info about that, click here: Eden's Garden Suite Sensation Blog Post.

Today's post is about the card I make in the video using the cotton paper, I'll admit that I wasn't 100% sure how to use it to begin with, so I googled and pinterest'd it and found a video by Wow Nola Creations, using the paper as a special textured background so I had a go, and changed it slightly, and voila:

 Funnily enough the shabby chic thing doesn't usually do much for me, but I think that's how this turned out, and I'm quite happy with it

So, how did I make it?  

First off I cut a piece the light cotton paper (it comes in 2 colours Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen) I measured it out to be 6" by around 10.5cm. then I cut a piece of coordinating cardstock approx 1cm shorter on each side (I had Mint Macaron.)

I stamped on the cotton paper (on the non-shiny side) to give it an interesting background (I used the co-ordinating Eden's Garden Stamps) then scrunched it up, flattened it out a bit and stuck the mint mac card to the shiny side. The cotton paper was deliberately larger than the cardstock so that the edges could be slightly ragged looking., I've then added a line of the darker cotton paper (shiny side up)

Now to make the flowers, I've taken a peice of the light cotton paper 6" x 1" and cut diagonally, so you end up with 2 long triangles. I then coloured them by daubing on Poppy Parade. I then added a line of tear &  tape adhesive to the bottom of each and rolled them up to form the 2 flowers.

And that's it pretty much!

If you want to see the products I used click here:  What Heather used

Here's the video if you haven't checked it out yet:

 

I hope this inspires you to have a go yourself!

God Bless love Heather

Eden's Garden Suite Sensation

 Hi there Creators

wow I didn't realise I hadn't done a blog post on this yet!  (had it in my emails for a while - oops!)

Eden's Garden is a gorgeous new Collection, sadly the papers and gems are only hanging around for a couple of months till 3rd Jan (or while stocks last) 😢, then the stamp set and dies will carry over into the upcoming catalogue.

My New Suite Sensation! Using the new Eden's Garden

This Kit I have created is available to you for $40, which includes:

• 1/4 pack of Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series Paper (you will have left overs)
• A 1/2 pack of the Garden Gems (again you'll have left overs)
• the ribbons and various papers, all cut & scored/ die cut etc for you to get creating.
• Envelopes for all the cards
• full written instructions to create all 6 cards  (3 of which are fancy folds) plus video instruction links if I feel it needs them.

If you would like this kit,

• you can order it through this link: Eden's Garden Suite Sensation (you will get a small surcharge)
• you can pop the money directly into my Commonwealth bank account:  063828 10092273 with your name as a reference (no surcharge) and send me a message to let me know (don't forget to let me know your address!)
  

If you are part of my team or purchasing the Eden's Garden Collection through me: (160849 $144), or just the bundle (Stamps & Dies)  I will forward the instructions to your email for free, or you can choose to have the pack too for only $35, use this payment link (there is a surcharge): Eden's Garden Suite Sensation (I've purchased the collection or bundle)  or pop the money into my account with your name as reference (no surcharge)

For those who order the Full Collection from me, I'll also be sending you an email with instructions for more cards to create.
Please have your orders with me by Tuesday 7th December, I will get everything ordered and aim to have it out in the mail by 23rd December (if not before)

I hope these cards inspire you to create

God Bless love

Heather xox

 

Class cards for November

 Hi there Creators

Gee Whizz haven't the months flown by!  Not long till Christmas again (I love making Christmas Cards!)

Anyway Novembers cards are sparkly and 2 of them Christmassy 😃

I'll start with them.....  

See the links below each card for the individual products (codes and prices) I've used for each card and at the bottom I'll pop the times/day of classes:

 

I do love this angel from Angels of Peace Stamp Set, she feels really serene to me, I've paired her up with the lovely leaves die from Artistic Dies, and some of the stunning Expressions in Ink specialty Paper.  Not forgetting a bit of Wink of Stella for glittery wings😉  

Check out this link to see what I used for this card: Peaceful Pieced Angel

 

This other Christmas Card Ive finally got around to using a couple of things I haven't used much, the Parisian Flourish 3D embossing folder and the Stars are Shining bundle, I've heat embossed round the edge and combined my gold and silver powder to create a really cool champagne'y sort of colour

Check out this link to see what I used in this card: Parisian Stars 

 

Card #3 I've used some new stuff......Eden's Garden is a new Suite coming out on 2nd November I have used one of the dies and stamps from it, combined with the Gold and Rose Gold Metallic Specialty Paper.

Check out this link to see what I used in this card, although I can't link to the Eden's Garden suite yet: Eden's Garden Hugs

Last but not least, I think this might be my favourite card.  I love this stamp set - Artisically Inked.  It really doesn't need "dressing up" I've used 4 colours, and have to admit did add some Gilded Leafing.

Check out this link to see what I used in this card: Artistically Inked Gilded Roses

SO, which card is your favourite of the pick for November?, do comment below and let me know!

The day I'm teaching these cards is 3rd November at 10.30am or 7pm, you'll need to book your place if you want to come along as places are limited Class cost is $20 which includes envelopes and instructions to take home too.  However if you'd like to make these cards and can't make it that day, let me know and we can arrange another day (the advantages of having my own classroom is that I can leave it set up for another day 😉)

I hope these inspire you to create,

God Bless love

Heather xox