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

Snow Buddies...

Today I am sharing my Design Team card I made for  Digi Haven 

 

We have another fortnight challenge starting today

 

Our Theme:  SNOW BUDDIES

 

 

 

Our sponsor is Dilly Beans

 

 

I have to say that I absolutely LOVE my card

I wasn't sure how it was going to come together, but in the end it all worked out...LOVE IT!

 

I started with a light pink A2 card base

Layered the top portion with Kraft cardstock - embossed with my Cuttlebug & snowflake folder

To get the snowflakes white - rub Versa Craft white ink over the top

When you do this, the ink sticks to the raised up embossed parts only - How FUN is that!

Next I layered two pieces of dotted embossed white cardstock with torn and inked edges

 

I colored the snowman with Copic makers in the following colors:

RV000, RV13, YG41, YG63, YR02, YR07, BV31, BV23

Next step, cut the snowman out and tuck him behind the front snow drift

 

Sentiment from My Favorite Things - Pure Innocence - Snow Day

Attach the sentiment with two brads

 

I created some banners with scrap pieces of cardstock from a 6 x 6 pack of paper

My Minds Eye - Merry Little Christmas

This paper pack is becoming one of my FAVORITES!

 

I finished the card by adding a wooden button tied with jute

 

I hope you enjoyed my card today - because I sure enjoyed making it

 

I invite you to come play along with us for this challenge

Check out the rest of the Design Team creations - there is some AWESOME Inspiration

 

Thanks for taking some time to stop by my blog - it is Appreciated

 

Until next time...Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Wishing You a...

JOYOUS SEASON

 

Welcome to my blog and another sharing day

Today is a card I made for the Design Team at  Try Stampin' on Tuesday, a weekly sketch challenge

 

This week Team B was inspired by Sketch #147 (see sketch below)

 

Here's my card...

 

 

Sketch #147

TWIST:  add a snowflake

 

I started with a blue A2 card base layered with a dotted pattern paper cut 1/4" smaller on all sides

 

I ran a piece of 5" x 2" kraft cardstock through my Cuttlebug using the snowflake folder

Once I ran this piece through the Cuttlebug, I then laid it on a flat surface

Next I rubbed white VersaCraft ink over the top - ink will only stick to the raised up surface

 

Sentiment from My Favorite Things using Kraft ink on ivory cardstock

This piece of paper I opted to make a little smaller to fit the sentiment I used  - cut at 3-1/4" x 1-1/2"

 

To finish the card: a snowflake punch in kraft and blue, layered on top of ivory circle punch

I then added a cream brad in the center of the snowflake and three brads in the lower left

 

I sure hope you will have a chance to play along with us this week

Make sure to check out the rest of the Design Team cards and be inspired

 

Thanks for coming by today - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen