1 Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭18

Hello friends,

I'm back after a while to share this card I made for the IG Hop, 'An Encouraging Word'. The designated verse for this was 1 Corinthians 1:18, which emphasizes the importance of the cross for those who believe. The cross represents God's immense love and redemption for humanity. 

Products used: 

#catherinepoolerinks, #pinkfreshstudio (sunburst stencil), #darice (embossing folder), #pennyblack (foliage die), #newtonsnook (grass stencil), wavy mat die (company unknown) & #trinitystamps (heart die)

The layered sunburst background was created by ink blending, inksmooshing and inklifting for different layers. Some grass was stencilled at the base, and the panel was die cut and adhered to the base layer. The embossed cross panel was cut to shape, the edges were lightly colored brown, the foliage was arranged, then glued to the card and finished off with a die cut heart.

Challenges entered:

#wordartwednesday - anything goes

#paperfunday - anything goes

#pammiesinkypinkies -anything goes

#diecutdivas - spring

#doubleD - Cross, Easter

#acutabove - anything die cut goes

#NBUS - all NBUS except the cross 

Have a great day.

Leanne 

Valentine Heart

Hello friends,

Happy Valentine's Day to you all. Today I made a card for the CASE it hop. This card was inspired by Wendy @wendyleegraw. 

Products used: 

Designer paper (background), #websterspages (love paper), #lawnfawn (heart die), woodgrain embossing folder, string of hearts die (company unknown), #heroarts (you die), embossing pen, white embossing powder & die cut bling. 

The lower part of the heart shape was die cut from designer paper, followed by the plain paper for the section above and embossed. Both sections were joined, then the die cut string of hearts was adhered over the joint. After adhering the heart on the card base partly covered with paper, the word love was heat embossed and finished off with the die cut you and bling.   

Challenges entered:

#paperfunday - anything goes

#wordartwednesday - anything goes

#timeout - heart, red & pink

#diecutdivas - red

#prettypapers - background & heart

Have a great day.

Leanne

Stenciling w/ Glitter

Hello friends,

Sharing this card I made for the IG Hop, 'Stencil Fun'. I tried this technique for the first time. I liked that the process was quick, but I didn't enjoy clearing up the glittery mess in the end.

Products used: 

#dreamweaverstencil, glitter, sticker paper, 1/8th" wide dbl sided tape, #uniko + #cardsTV (sentiment) & bling 

A panel of sticker paper of the same dimensions as the stencil was glued on the card base, the release paper was removed, and the stencil was placed over it. After masking all the flowers, green glitter was poured over the stencil, then burnished with the release paper. Next, the flower masks were removed, and pink glitter was poured over and burnished. The stencil was gently peeled off, and white glitter was poured over and burnished. A strip of tape 1/8th" wide was adhered on the left and covered with black glitter. The card was completed with stamped sentiments and bling. 

Challenges entered:

#paperfunday - anything goes

#wordartwednesday - anything goes 

#timeout - pink & sparkle

#stencilfun - stencil

#neglectedstuff - used after over a decade 

Have a great weekend.

Leanne

One Stamp, Multiple Inks

Hello friends,

Sharing this card I made for the IG Hop, 'An Encouraging Word', inspired by Laurel Beard, at the Stash Summit. This technique made me ink my favourite Swallowtail Butterfly stamp after 8 years.

Products used: 

#stampin'up (butterfly stamp), #catherinepoolerinks, #wow (clear embossing powder), #heroarts (sentiment stamp) & sequins 

The stamp was inked in sections and stamped each time, from lightest to darkest color. Water was then spritzed on the stamp and stamped on the inked image for a vibrant, watercolor effect. It was heat embossed with clear powder, then finished off with some ink smooshing, a simple sentiment to capture the meaning of Galatians 6:2, and sequins.

Challenges entered:

#paperfunday - anything goes

#stamplorations - anything stamped goes

#wordartwednesday - anything goes

#neglectedstuff - butterfly stamp inked after 8 years

#tripleB - butterfly

Have a great day.

Leanne

Appreciation w/ Heart & Flowers

Hello Friends,

Today, I'm sharing a card I made for an IG hop, 'Build your Stash'. The theme for this month's hop was appreciation. Last week, I attended the Stash Summit for some inspiration. This is the first card I made, inspired by Nicki Baxley. 

Products used: 

#darice (embossing folder), vellum, #lawnfawn (heart & bling dies), #tayloredexpressions (flower dies), leaves (company unknown), #winnie&walter (sentiment stamp)  

The background was embossed, the die cut flowers were shaped for dimension and arranged over the vellum heart with leaves. Finished off with a stamped sentiment and die cut bling. 

Challenges entered:

#paperfunday - anything goes

#timeout - heart, red, sparkle

#diecutdivas - red

#simonsayswednesday - heart

#pammiesinkypinky - anything goes

Have a great day.

Leanne