Painted Petals Thank You

Hello

Today I have a cute thank you card and matching gift bag using the 'Painted Petals' stamp set that we made in class last week. The top section of the card has been embossed with the Large Polka Dot embossing folder and the bottom section stamped. This set has such a great group of accessory stamps to the main floral images that allow you to create your own borders and backgrounds. I love the 'lines' stamp as it gives a nice hand drawn look and the photopolymer makes it so easy to line it up by eye.

 

 For the inside I have created a little border of flowers. Stamp off the edge of the card stock (before you add the mat) to create a shorter set of stems than the stamp.  

 

 

To complete the ensemble is this cute gift bag made using the new Mini Treat Bag Thinlits from the Occasions Catalogue. There are 2 thinlits that make up the treat bag - a large one that forms the front and one flap and a smaller one for the second flap. I have cut 2 of the large die so that the flap will form the side gussets of the bag. The flap is 5.1cm(2 1/16") in width from the side fold line, so I scored at 1cm (1/2") from the flap edge and then scored 3.1cm  (1 1/4") from the edge.  On the second score line, finish 2.5cm (1") from the bottom and then using a ruler and scoring tool draw a diagonal line from the end of your score line to each corner of the flap.  This will help the gusset fold in nicely when you clip it together at the top. Make sure you burnish the existing score lines and score the new lines before you emboss your bag. I have used the Large Polka Dot embossing folder to coordinate with the card. You will need to create a base for the bag, so cut a piece 4.2cm x 11.5cm (1 5/8" x 3 3/4") and score at 1cm (3/8") on each end. Attach each of the side gussets to corresponding front/back panel and then add the base. I found Tombow glue the easiest for this task. It sounds a bit involved, but it is really quick and easy once you have the pieces in your hand. It creates a nice sized bag and is very sturdy made in card stock.

The Mini Treat Bag Thinlits set also has a large number of extra pieces you can use to decorate the bag or use in your other projects.  I have cut out the 'enjoy' to add to the tags on the front, which are clipped to the bag with a gold metallic mini clothespin. It really is very sweet.

 

Project Details
Stamps	Painted Petals
Card stock & Papers	Soft Sky, Strawberry Slush, Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Ink	Strawberry Slush, Wild Wasabi, Early Espresso
Accessories	Metallic Mini Clothespins, Strawberry Slush Thick Bakers Twine, Soft Sky Seam Binding ribbon, Pearls Basic Jewels
Tools	Mini Treat Bag Thinlits, Circles Collection Thinlits, Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder,  Big Shot, Scallop Tag Topper punch, 1 1/4" Circle punch, Corner Rounder punch, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Xyron

Thanks for looking!

Blossom Birthday

Hi there

Today I have yet another birthday card to share with you. I have inked up the lovely blossom stamp 'Indescribable Gift' for the first time and coloured it with Blendabilities. Then for a bit of a twist, I have clear embossed the whole image and used my brayer to change the colour of the background. This is another variation of the emboss resist technique and although it is a bit fiddly I think it gives a lovely result.  

I have used one of my favourite colour combinations of Smoky Slate and Pink Pirouette with a little bit of sparkle from the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper for a soft and feminine result. It was difficult to get a good photo as there was reflection off the embossing on the image.

   

For the inside I have a small section of the blossom in the top corner and some washi tape from the Sweet Dreams collection at the bottom.

 

I have a few tips to give you a good result, based on my experience  The image on the card is my second effort.

• Try not to use the Colour Lifter pen when you are colouring the image. The area where you use the colour lifter will not absorb the ink as well when you brayer over the top.
• I used a VersaMarker to cover the image with Versamark ink prior to adding the clear embossing powder.  Try not to go over the edges of the image as it will be embossed and will resist the ink. This will leave white areas of the background showing.
• After you have clear embossed your image, check to see that it is well covered. Sometimes you get a speckled effect from your embossing, and you will find that some of the ink from your brayer will find its way onto your image. I went over some areas where this occurred again with the VersaMarker and added more embossing powder until I got a nice even covering over the image.

The 'Love is Kindness' stamp would also be a good choice for this technique. I hope you will give it a try.

Project Details
Stamps	Indescribable Gift, Four You
Card stock & Papers	Smoky Slate, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper
Ink	Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark, Smoky Slate
Accessories	Pink Pirouette Seam Binding ribbon, Pearls Basic Jewels, Sweet Dreams Washi tape
Tools	Scallop Border punch, VersaMarker (not SU), Clear and Silver embossing powder, Heat gun, Brayer, Dimensionals, Blendabilities (Crumb Cake, Pink Pirouette, Wild Wasabi)

Have a great day!