Kylie's Winners Hop - Watercolour/Snow Thank You Card

Wow, thank you so much to all of you who voted for my card, and helped me to win first place!!! Woohoo! I am so excited to be in the Top Ten again, with such artistic people. If you didn't see my card, there is a photo of it at the bottom of this blog post. 

This time around, I am able to participate in the Top Ten Winners Hop! I have been on a watercolour kick lately, so I am using one of the techniques I learned for the background of this card.  

For my winning card (see the bullrushes silhouette card below), I used an acrylic block watercolour smoosh technique. This time, I spritzed Shimmery White cardstock until it was fairly wet. Here's a handy tip: spritz the back of the cardstock too, and it will lessen the curling of the paper. Once the paper was wet, I added ink refill drops to the Shimmery White paper with a Water Painter, and just let the colours blend. I started with the lightest colour, and then added the darker ones. I used Balmy Blue, Bermuda Bay, Pacific Point, and Highland Heather. Set this layer aside to dry--it's important to let the paper dry thoroughly before doing the next step. You can use a heat tool to speed up the process, if you like (or if you're impatient, like me).

I stamped the sentiment (from Snowflake Wishes) onto the dry background with Memento ink. The watercolour background was glued to a piece of Highland Heather cardstock with Stampin' Seal+ (which works really well to make the layer hold smoothly and completely--sometimes there can be issues with paper that was wet). I then adhered the card front to a Pacific Point card base with Dimensionals. 

The beautiful silver foil stitched frame was cut with Rectangle Stitched Dies, using the two largest rectangles, nested on my brand-new Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine (LOVE it!!) and cut in one step. I used two more favourite dies to cut some silver foil pieces to complete the card--Christmas Layers Dies for the snowflakes, and Stitched Stars Dies for the flourishes. Before I cut the silver pieces, I added an adhesive sheet to the back of the foil. This is a huge timesaver! Not only is it super-easy to glue the finely-detailed diecuts to the background, but when you lift the foil from the backing paper, the "bits" separate easily from the snowflakes and flourishes!! Easy-peasy!!!

I made one more version that's very similar. The matting is slightly different (I used the leftover silver foil from the inside of the first card's stitched rectangle, and cut again using the next smaller die), and I added white snowflakes this time, instead of silver. Which version of the card do you prefer?

This card is not only a great Thank You card ("Thank You Snow Much"--heehee! 😊), it would make a lovely Christmas card, as well!! Just choose another sentiment from the stamp set, such as "Snowflake Wishes for a Merry Christmas" or "May Your Season Sparkle".

Here is the card that allowed me to participate in today's International Highlights Top Ten Winners Blog Hop. Thank you again for voting! I really appreciate your support!!

Please be sure to check out the links below, to see the other cards made by the Top Ten Winners. They are all very talented! I am so honoured to be grouped among them!! Please leave a comment below, before you look at the other gorgeous cards.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

❤️ Kim

tams# 50723

Product List

Snowflake Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set [153444]	Christmas Layers Dies [150654]	Stitched Rectangles Dies [151820]	Stitched Stars Dies [150653]	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101910]
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [147168]	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131156]	Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [111840]	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [147167]	Water Painters [151298]
Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986]	Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [111350]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Stampin' Seal+ [149699]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Watercolour Stitched Leaves Card

Here is a quick autumn card! The Stitched Leaves Dies are pretty awesome! I used the largest die to add some stitching detail to my Early Espresso cardstock layer, as well as to cut out the three leaves, and then to add add embossed stitching detail to the slightly smaller watercolour Shimmery White cardstock layer that I placed below. 

See my previous and next blog posts to see two different methods for making the watercolour background!

Once the embossed background and Early Espresso cut-out layers were completed, I popped up the cut-out layer from the watercolour layer with Dimensionals. Then I adhered it to a Mango Melody card base with Seal+. The "Hello" was stamped in Cajun Craze onto So Saffron, and then cut out with the smallest Stitched So Sweetly die.

If you live in Canada, please go to MY STORE to find these supplies!

West Coast Creators Blog Hop - September 2020

 

This month in our West Coast Creators Blog Hop, we are focusing on Autumn and Halloween, and the Love of Leaves bundle is perfect for fall! The Stitched Leaves Dies are absolutely gorgeous!! Six leaves of various sizes and types can be cut, leaving a stitched "negative space," and each of the leaves can also be embossed. Check out the leaf in my card below!

Our new Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper showcases several beautiful fall colours. This particular pattern paired well with Early Espresso (the card base), Rich Razzleberry, Cajun Craze, Melon Mambo, and Bumblebee. The leaf is cut from Brushed Metallic cardstock.

Another cool part about the die set is a large die that adds rows of stitching lines to add texture to your card. 

I added some extra details to this card using three border dies--the stitched scalloped Bumblebee one is cut with Stitched Be Mine Dies, the stitched Rich Razzleberry eyelet border (gee--can you tell I love stitched cardstock?) and floral border are both from Ornate Borders Dies. The Cajun Craze layer is embossed with our Tasteful Textile 3D embossing folder--a new favourite! 

My sentiment, from Love of Leaves, was stamped in Cajun Craze, then cut with a Stitched So Sweetly die, and added to the card with Dimensionals. If you've checked out my blog before, you know these aren't my typical colours, but I do like the final product. I hope you agree!

Please be sure to visit my fellow West Coast Creators' blogs below--they are all very talented!!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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tams# 50087

Product List

Love Of Leaves Bundle (English) [155195]	Ornate Borders Dies [152724]	Stitched Be Mine Dies [148527]	Plaid Tidings 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153527]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]
Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115316]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]	Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115320]	So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [105118]	Brushed Metallic Cardstock [153524]
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Watercolour Many Layered Blossoms Card

I love the Many Layered Blossoms dies, but this is the first time I have used it. I'm really happy with how the card turned out! As a bonus, this card is actually very quick to make!

I started out with a piece of Shimmery White cardstock, and spritzed both sides of it with water (two or three sprays on the back to prevent curling, and a bunch on the front). This time I used about two ink refill drops each of Balmy Blue, Bermuda Bay, Pacific Point, and Highland Heather in separate sections of a mini paint pallete. I like to stick to an array of similar colours, so that I don't end up with a lovely brown sludge look. 

Starting with the lightest colour, I dipped the Water Painter into the ink, and added it to the wet paper, and letting it blend and go where it wants. I did this several times with each colour, all over the paper, until the paper was completely covered, adding more water if needed. I blotted any puddles of water gently with paper towel, and allowed it to dry. It's really important that the watercolour background is very dry--you can use a heat tool to speed up the process. Here's a helpful hint: I keep turning the paper over, and using the heat tool on both sides. When the paper doesn't curl very much, it's usually dry.

Once the Shimmery White piece was dry, I decided what colour of cardstock to use for the diecut--I liked the look of Blackberry Bliss. I used a mat of the same colour and mounted the Shimmery White piece to it. Adding a piece of our Adhesive Sheets to the back of the cardstock before die cutting made attaching the beautiful blossoms cut-out an absolute breeze!! Plus, I find it really easy to remove the diecut when it has adhesive on the back--I just pull the flower outline up from the backing and adhere it to the dried watercolour background. A little of the flowers will extend over the background piece. 

I glued the card front to a Pacific Point base. The sentiment is from Itty Bitty Greetings, which is one of my favourite sets, because it has greeting for all occasions! This was stamped with Versamark, and then heat embossed with white embossing powder. Another favourite, Stitched So Sweetly dies, was used to cut the sentiment tag, and then I adhered it to the card with Dimensionals. 

My sister gave me the idea of using a hole punch on each colour of cardstock and gluing it to the ink refill lid (use a glue dot). She also does this on the caps of her Stampin' Blends. Brilliant, hey?? 

Thank you so much for checking out my blog! I'd love it if you would leave a comment, and then be sure to check out all the amazing cards made by my fellow demonstrators from all around the world!

tams# 50053

Product List

Many Layered Blossoms Dies [153582]

Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101910]

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [111840]

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [147167]

Adhesive Sheets [152334]

Join Us for Our World Cardmaking Day Stamp Camp--October 3

Come and Join Us for 

World Cardmaking Day

Kim Kroeker, Leah Dixon, Lori Willcox, Marika Laforge, and Ange McKay

 

Are you ready for some of the most adorable projects ever? Join me and some incredibly talented friends on Saturday, October 3rd from 10am-4pm for our first World Cardmaking Day Stamp Camp! It will be a fabulous day crafting together from anywhere in Canada!

What will you get in this Stamp camp??  Your Wishes & Wonder Stamp Camp includes:

•           The Wishes & Wonder Bundle

•           Access to an exclusive Facebook group where the LIVE presentations will be held all day.

•           Make-n-takes for all 10 projects and an awesome PDF for you to follow along while creating! *Boxes, cards, and more!

•           Prize Draws!

 

*Card stock will be prepped and ready for you with any of the punching and die-cutting done that is not using your bundle. You will provide the ink and adhesive, and die-cutting of any parts that came in the bundle, although the card stock will be supplied.*

*PDF/Make N Take only option available ($40.00 for all 10 projects and PDF    Tutorial/Videos) 

* PDF/Videos only option ($25.00 for PDF Tutorial/Videos)

I hope you join in the fun with us! This is the sweetest bundle ever, and you’ll be amazed at how some demos have created projects that have nothing to do with Christmas! It's so versatile!

 

Registration ENDS September 21st and make-n-take kits are estimated to ship by September 25th. Order early to be sure your products and kits arrive in time for the event.

How do you register for the event?  There are two ways to register:

1.     Simply head to my store HERE and purchase the Wishes & Wonder Bundle #155151 or an equivalent amount of product if you’ve already got the bundle ($64.75--before taxes and shipping) using Host Code: PZQSVQRJ and you’ll automatically be registered!  If you’ve got other items you were wanting to order you can simply throw them on your Stamp Camp order and save on some shipping!

2.     For those of you who are uncomfortable with online ordering or wanting to purchase the PDF/Make-n-take option you can complete your registration HERE.  

Payment is due September 21st by etransfer.

Silhouette Thank You Card

 

Hello everyone! I am participating again in Kylie's International Blog Highlights, and would like to ask for your vote again, please! If you like my card, please click on the link below, and vote for me by clicking on the top right corner of the thumbnail of my card (which is card #2), until you see the heart turn red. 

Here is the link:

https://bit.ly/KyliesInternationalHighlightsSeptember2020VoteForMeHere

The technique for the background for this card is quick, easy, and produces a different result every time! I used a piece of Shimmery White cardstock for the card--this is one of my favourite cardstocks to use for watercolour and sponged backgrounds. I coloured on an acrylic block (size F), using several Stampin' Write Markers from the Brights collection (Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody, Flirty Flamingo, Melon Mambo, and Gorgeous Grape). For this card, I started with splotches of alternating lighter colours at the bottom, and darker colours toward the top of the piece, making sure that the colours on the block would cover the entire white layer. Using a Stampin' Spritzer, I spritzed water (3-5 sprays) from a height of about 6", until the colours began to blend. Next I turned the block over, and pressed it firmly onto the Shimmery White cardstock. I blotted any puddles with paper towel, and then allowed this layer to dry thoroughly.

The bullrushes or flowers silhouette was cut from the Friendly Silhouettes Dies from a piece of Basic Black cardstock. Once the watercolour piece was dry, I adhered the silhouette to the background piece, and trimmed the excess. I cut a stitched frame from black cardstock, using the Stitched Rectangle dies.  I added foam strips all around the back of the frame, and coloured the inside and outside edges of the foam strips with a black Sharpie marker (so the foam wasn't as visible), then attached the frame to the watercolour piece.

The card front was adhered to a piece of Crushed Curry cardstock, and then layered on a Soft Suede card base.

The sentiment was stamped, and cut out with the smallest of the Stitched So Sweetly dies, and added to the card with Dimensionals. To finish the card, I added three clear Elegant Faceted Gems.

Here is another card, this time made with the flowers silhouette die.

If you like my card, please vote for me by clicking on this link--then click the top right corner of the thumbnail until the heart turns red:

https://bit.ly/KyliesInternationalHighlightsSeptember2020VoteForMeHere

After voting 😊  if you would like a free tutorial for this card, please click here.

tams# 49018

Product List

Friendly Silhouettes Dies [149546]	Stitched Rectangles Dies [151820]	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690]	Very Versailles Cling Stamp Set [149275]	Clear Block F [118483]
Brights Stampin' Write Markers [147157]	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101910]	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115318]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131199]
Stampin' Spritzer [126185]	Foam Adhesive Strips [141825]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Elegant Faceted Gems [152464]