20 May 2010

Kitchen Sink Stamps Challenge 25 - Entry 2

Items used:
Kitchen Sink Stamps Multi step berry set  (blueberries and sentiment)
Quickutz dies - O from the Rainbow alphabet set for the dots under the flowers
QK- Flower from the border die 
QK-Oval Scallop set
QK - Striped Label embossing folder
QK - Flower Folder 
Assorted inks


For this card I used the berry set blueberries.   I stamped the birthday sentiments twice but used a darker colour just on the edges for the second stamping.  This was then embossed with clear powder.

These colours stood out so I decided to relate the rest of the colours to the words.   The striped lines were made using the QK striped label folder then I coloured with the ink used in the birthday stamp.

 

I couldn't find a small circle die so used the letter O from the QK rainbow alphabet set.  It has a few holes in it but under the flower they disappear.  The flowers are from the flower border set.   I then used the flower embossing folder to emboss them.   I lightly dusted with a  yellow chalk to bring out the detail and dotted with Kindyglitz. The flowers and oval are raised slightly with sticky foam.


Rhinestones give just a little extra sparkle to this birthday wish.


Thanks for looking.   Any comments are appreciated.

13 May 2010

Kitchen Sink Stamp Challenge #25

Items used:  
Kitchensink Stamp
Cuttlebug Plum Blossom folder
Quickutz - Ladybug boarder (Scrapbuggy exclusive)
Quickutz scalloped ovals (largest)


This is my entry to the Kitchen Sink Stamp Challenge which involves a sketch or template to follow found here KSS Challenge 25.   I've never tried one of these types of challenges with a sketch before.  I don't know how exact you have to be with following the template but I assume there is a little room for creative licence.  

The stamps used are from the KSS  3 Step Hibiscus set.  The ladybugs are from a 2 colour boarder die.   After you piece the two colours together you end up with a strip of ladybugs - 12" long.   I cut 4 off the boarder for the dots.   I just love the cuttlebug Plum Blossom folder.  It is one of the larger sized ones and is a perfect background for so many projects.  

12 May 2010

A Birthday for a special Girl

Items used in this design:
Cuttlebug folder from the  Plum Blossom set
Quickutz : Teddy Bear (see below for technique)
QK Nesting Stars(set of 5)
QK Nesting Scalloped Ovals (set of 3)
QK Banana Split Alphabet
Jones Tones Glitter


The bear was cut out in Quickutz double sided adhesive paper.   I placed all the body parts down with the protective top layer still on the sticky paper.   To shade, lift the parts of the paper from the areas to be the darkest first.   Folding back each part until all areas are ready.  Sprinkle on the dark pink glitter.  Remove the rest of the paper and sprinkle the pale pink glitter.   Tip of the excess glitter as you go. The paws, inner ears and nose are placed and coloured separatedly or alternatively you could just use glue in the same manner.    The letters and number have a light coat of Kindyglitz in Chrystalina.  This product is Aussie made so may not be available readily in other countries but I believe it is similar to Tim Holtz Stickles.

I made this card for a very special girl.   All the parts are made with the Epic Six cutting & embossing machine.   All the Dies used are from Quickutz.   A great place to buy from is Scrapbuggy .   This is a US shop but has international flat rate shipping of $15.     Stay tuned for a review on both the Epic and Scrapbuggy.    

If anyone wants anymore information please feel free to ask.

TIP:  When you've finished all colours, flick back of card several times with the right side facing down over a piece of paper.   This will remove any stubborn loose glitter.   If you have used more than one colour, the excess will be multi coloured.   I have a spare jar that all the excess multi coloured glitter goes into.   This can be used later and looks great on black.