Caught in Crystal

First Tuesday of the month brings a new technique to try from Technique Time Tuesday

 

CAUGHT IN CRYSTAL

 

I have never tried this technique before, so I was  excited to create my card

I have to say I was a little stressed, as I only have 3 Distress re-inkers and NO Stazon ink

So I had to be extra clever with my creation
I just bought a new car and couldn't justify buying more product, you know how that is!

 

Here's my card...

 

 

After several attempts to stamp the image onto the acetate/transparency,

I ended up stamping my image, which is a really old CTMH stamp from the Floral Thank You set

This is a set from way, way back, wood mounted

Anyway, I inked it with black Versa Craft ink onto my card stock

I then put it into my copier and copied the image onto the transparency

What's a Girl to do? I was running out of time and stressing BIG TIME!

 

I followed the wonderful tutorial Mynnette has provided for us on the blog - CHECK IT OUT

 

I gathered all my supplies and went to work...

I used Distress ink - Worn Lipstick, which I think is actually too dark with my papers

However, I really think the technique was FUN to try and I liked the look of the finished square

Again, just too dark with the papers

 

It is what it is... and I will give it a try again

 

My papers are from Echo Park - la Ballet du Grand - mini kit

pink Washi tape and rhinestones finished the card

 

I ended up with really messy hands even though I used the plastic baggie idea Mynnette suggested

 

I invite you to try your hand at the CAUGHT IN CRYSTAL technique this month

I can't wait to see what you make and share with us

 

Thanks for coming by and taking a peek

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Whimsical Be Happy

I happened upon this blog iSpy Sketches and so enjoyed their blog with the Special Agent theme, mystery and intrigue.  I love reading and watching mysteries and knew immediately that I wanted to be a part of this challenge.  So this card is for their ISSC03 based on this sketch below.

This card is also being entered in the Cas-ual Fridays challenge CFC #40


To make this card:

I used a 5 x 5 black cardstock base.  As I was digging around in my craft room, I came across a peice of already stamped honeycomb image, that must have been left over from a class I taught many years ago.  So that is what I used.  It was cut down to 3-1/2" x 4-3/4".

To complete this card:

I used the George and Basic Shapes to cut a 2" white circle, Elegant Edges, page 28 <Flower1-s> cut at 2-1/2" in red and the Walk in My Garden, page 109 cut two 1" green <leaf1> using the blackout feature.  I stamped my image and sentiment (both Close to My Heart) on the white circle, colored in the bumblebee with my Tombow markers.  Added pen ink stitches around the flower and leafs.  I distressed all edges, including the honeycomb paper.  My finishing touches include 3 large black brads, red gingham ribbon and banners.  I used some daisies from a ribbon that was in my goodie box I purchased at The Crafts Meow Shop, which has been some much fun!  And last but not least, a black baker twine ribbon bow with a black brad in the center was added to the flower.

So Be Happy and Catch the Frenzy!

Be Happy

I am really drawn to bright colors, so when I saw a package of paper coasters by Martha Stewart Crafts with bright Pinks, Yellows and Teals I just knew I needed to purchase them. There were 12 in the package on sale at Michael's 40% off. I love making round cards as well, so needless to say, when I saw the weekly challenge at Mojo Monday I knew I was going to somehow use these paper coasters.  Here's my creation based on the challenge below.  I am also teaching a class on Monday night with some close friends, I think they are going to like this card and I hope you will too.




                                                                    




To make this card:

5" x 5" Teal colored cardstock for base of card
4" paper coaster or other pattern paper
Half of a 4" circle in coordinating paper
1" x 3" Teal cardstock
1-3/4" Yellow cardstock circle
(All my paper from Close to My Heart)



Cartridges used:

Wild Card page 52 <Doily> cut at 4-1/2" using the blackout feature

To complete this card:

After cutting the base of the card adhere the half circle pattern paper over the coaster.  Next I attached Pink ric rac with adhesive in the center, covering the edge of the pattern half circle.  Tuck the ric rac behind the coaster.  I stamped the Happy... message on the Yellow cardstock and then punched it out using the 1-3/4" circle punch. Adhere this piece to the round metal tag.  For the Teal tag, I used a 1" square punch to make the banner, stamped the Be message at the top.  Before you adhere all pieces together, make sure to mark the location for the brads with a light pencil mark.  I used a piercing tool so it would easily go through the coaster.  Add a button in the center of the metal tag.  Adhere all pieces together working back to front as shown in the photo.

Catch the Frenzy!