Hi, friends! I'm back with another project created from the recently purchased Folk Snowflake set which I fell in love with. The main component was to create a background using the layering stencil sheets. For the title, I used one of the sentiments from the Folk Snowflake Clear Stamp Set and die-cut it with its coordinating die set.
The picture was from an Alaskan Cruise with the glacier behind us...lots of snow and ice. So this set was perfect to showcase this picture. LOL! Also, I wanted to create a CAS-style (Clean and Simple style) page. I loved how this turned out :)
First I randomly stenciled the snowflakes with different colored inks to create a soft background. Then on a separate piece of white cardstock, I stenciled one more to stamp and die-cut as a stunning accent by the picture.
Next, I die-cut and inked rectangle frames and mat panels. Also, die-cut a vellum snowflake for added interest.
Apply the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser to the rectangle frames. It has the perfect 1/8" width to cover the narrow areas. I've added an extra strip of adhesive to the corners for extra security.
Using the matted image and the T-ruler as a guide, determine the placement of the rectangle frames.
Stamp and die-cut the sentiment from white cardstock. This will be the title. Add a combination of 3D Foam Strips in White and 3D Foam Squares Micro White to make it stand out.
Tuck the snowflake vellum shape behind the picture in the upper right corner and secure it with the E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine (aka the Vellum Runner). Then add the title.
When I saw this design, I knew I wanted to pair it with the soft blue sweater patterned paper that I've been keeping for a special project - this one! LOL!
First I stamped, die-cut, and ink stenciled to create one muted color snowflake shape. It was so easy to do. I did this twice as I wanted to cut one and layer one on top of a whole snowflake shape.
To highlight and stand out the snowflake, I die-cut with the Folk Snowflake Die in the gold mirror cardstock and then cut it in half to peek behind the focal point.
Using the E-Z Dots® Repositionable Refillable Dispenser, I adhered the gold mirror cardstock behind the snowflake. I use this adhesive because the placement might need repositioning many times...which it did! LOL!
For the second snowflake, I trimmed off the tips and then outlined the edges with a black marker to highlight the shape. Then add a small 3D Foam Circle White in the center back and secure it on top of the main snowflake shape.
After shaping the second snowflake, I centered it on top of the larger snowflake and lastly, I covered a combination of 3D Foam Circles White Mix and Crafty Foam Tape in Black 108ft. on the back of the large snowflake. I love the subtle lift of the Crafty Foam Tape because of its subtle 1/32" height (half of 1/16" that is in the Crafty Foam Tape 54ft. Set it aside. Let's work on the card layers!
I am using a pearl shimmer cardstock to create a side-fold A2-sized (4.25 x 5.5-inch) card base. For extra shine, I trimmed the gold mirror cardstock to 4 1/8 x 5 3/8-inch. I found the perfect patterned paper for the card front, a soft blue sweater design which was cut to 3 7/8 x 5 1/8-inch.
Stamp sentiment on a 4 1/8 x 1-inch strip of vellum. Using the layered snowflake to determine placement, I adhered the sentiment toward the bottom of the card front with the E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine (aka the Vellum Runner). Then secure the layered snowflake above it.
For the finishing touch, add pearls, bubbles, and other sparkles with the Adhesive Dots Micro.
Here's the close up...what do you think? I LOVE how this turned out!
This is my first project with InkyStamper's NEWEST RELEASE called Cupcake! This set is a part of the Ralph and Rosie Stamp Series - aren't they fun?!
Also in commemoration of the Cupcake Inspirations Group's 500th challenge, they are featuring InkyStamper! So Excited! With my card, we are going to use a masking technique to get the most out of your stamp. Come let me show you how!
**I receive products from InkyStamper and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® for use in my projects. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience and doing so I can share what I personally love to use.**
Cupcake Birthday Card Steps
Grab the Cupcake Stamp and Die Set. Let's stamp Ralph and his cupcake image with black ink on white cardstock. Place its matching die and die-cut the image out. Set aside. Since I have the ink out, let's work on the masking step next.
Mask Out Ralph
Using a sticky note sheet, I stamped and die-cut Ralph with the cupcake. Then I fussy cut Ralph and his tail out. Ink the stamp with black ink first and then cover Ralph and his tail with the mask.
Next, stamp onto a piece of white cardstock, repeat one more time to get a total of two cupcakes. Connect the lines with a black marker and cover any unwanted lines with a white Gelly Pen.
Colorful Ralph
To be conservative, I colored Ralph lightly with a combination of watercolor pencils in grays (#234 + #273) and pinks (#119 + #131).
Cute Cupcake Colors
Using the patterned paper as inspiration, I colored the cupcakes in pastels. I started from the bottom up for no reason. LOL! The cake was watercolored in a combination of browns (#183 + #187). The liner I tried to match the stripes in lavender and blue (#139 + #140). Keep adding color until you get the desired look.
The cupcake tops were colored with Gelatos (Guava, Butter Cream + Aqua Dolce). The lines in the tops were touched up with a black artist pen.
When the colors dried, I added "sprinkles" in a combination of Stickle Glitter in Lavender, Turquoise, Lime Green, Candy Cane + Cotton Candy, and Liquid Pearls in Peacock, Ocean Blue + Pumpkin.
Add the Layers
As the glittered accents dry, I am cutting the card panels for my A2 (5.5 x 4.25-inch) card base. Cut a piece of 5.25 x 4-inch pink cardstock and 5 x 3.75-inch patterned paper. Layer the two pieces together and adhere with the E-Z Runner Grand Ultra Strong adhesive.
The next layer cut a piece of 5.25 x 2.5-inch pink cardstock and die-cut two 1 x 6.5-inch stitched scalloped borders out of white cardstock. Emboss the pink cardstock with a stripe design embossing folder.
Add each border on the top and bottom with the E-Z Runner Grand Ultra Strong adhesive. Trim off the excess border pieces. Using the same adhesive, center the layer on the card front.
Using leftover 3D Foam Circles, I cut them apart and added them to the backs of all the cupcakes. Place each one on the card front. Add sequins with Adhesive Dots Micro and finish!
Materials Needed:
Stamps and Craft Dies: InkyStamper (Cupcake Stamp and Die Set)
Patterned Paper: Memory Place/Kawaii Paper Goods (So Sweet Collection, MP-60168 Origami Pack)
Pink Cardstock: My Color Cardstock (Petal Pink)
WaterColors and Black Marker: Faber-Castell (Gelatos in Guava, Butter Cream + Aqua Dolce, PITT Artist Pen in Black, and Art Grip Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils in #119, 131, 139, 140, 183,187,234 + 273)
White Pen: Sakura (Gelly Pen in White)
Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (E-Z Runner Ultra Strong, Adhesive Dots Micro + 3D Foam Circles)
Ink: Nuvo Hybrid Ink (Black Shadow)
Glitter and Dimensional Accent: Ranger Ink (Stickles in Lavender, Turquoise, Lime Green, Candy Cane + Cotton Candy, and Liquid Pearl in Peacock, Ocean Blue + Pumpkin)
Embossing Folder and Border Die: Spellbinders Paper Arts (A4 Stripes M-Bossabilities Folder and Border Basics Die Set)
Other: White Cardstock; Sticky Note Sheet; Sequins
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This Thankful Cascade Mini Album is part of the Kawaii Paper Goods Subscription Box Volume 1 Challenge! What is that? Well, I'll tell you! LOL!
Last year, Kawaii Paper Goods debuted in the U.S. through a few Scrapbook Expo shows. They are a NEW paper company from Japan and have the most kawaii (cute/adorable in Jpn) designs. The paper is about 80+ lbs and good quality. They have retailers in the U.S. carrying their collections like my favorite online stores: The Button Farm and A Cherry on Top (ACOT).
The subscription box is a quarterly kit full of exclusive papers and embellishments that will not be sold outside the kit. I purchased mine at ACOT and now they're sold out! The challenge is open to those who purchased the kit and is worldwide. The winner receives a $30 Kawaii Paper Goods gift certificate and highlighted on their social media.
Thanks for reading this far! But wait, there's more! LOL! The fun part!
**I receive products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® and Spellbinders® Paper Arts for use in my projects. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience and doing so I can share what I personally love to use.**
For the Cascade Book Base, I used the Gratitude 03 patterned paper from the subscription box kit. I started with the front cover, I wanted to add a floral focal so I die-cut several petals with the Sweet Cottage Flowers Die Set with the floral ORIGAMI paper.
After stacking the die cuts, secure them with a brad in the center and adhere with an Adhesive Dot Large to a circle die cut. Lightly mist the flowers with water to soften fibers and scrunch each layer to give it a more realistic look. Tap the edges of the flower and die cut circle with ink. Adhere the embellishment to the paper ribbon with the E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong adhesive.
Then take the small cut-outs from Gratitude 05 patterned paper, and a cardstock rectangle slightly bigger than the others (which the sides were distressed) and ink all of the edges.
Stack and adhere the layers haphazardly. Adhere it onto the left side of the front (under the paper ribbon) with the E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong adhesive.
Stack two rows of Creative Photo Corners in Gold for a layered border on the top and bottom of the washi tape feature. Remove the liner from the Crafty Foam Tape in White and align it over the first set of corners. Repeat for the bottom.
Remove all the liners and center onto the second page. Done!
The Third Page
I cut a 3.5-inch square and in the middle, cut a 2.5-inch square to create a frame. On each corner, I added a Creative Photo Corner in Gold to accent, and around the sides, I added 3D Foam Strips, for lift. Adhere the frame to the third page.
Again, grabbing a piece of scrap paper, I cut to 2.75 x 3-inch, inked the edges, and placed a Creative Photo Corner in Gold on each corner. After applying the E-Z Runner Grand Ultra Strong adhesive, I centered it on the page. Using the Beautiful die cut from the Gratitude Ephemera Pack, I added 3D Foam Circles on each end and adhere it on the bottom of the rectangle paper. You can tuck in a quote or picture.
Inside the Easel
I kept the inside of the easel simple so that it would not add more bulk. On the inside back, I used a large Keepsake Envelope with the flap on the side - it was a perfect fit! I filled it with the same circle die cut used in the front, a Floral Spray die cut and sequins.
Here's another look at my project. I loved how it turned out and definitely will make another! Thanks, Emi! What do you think? Make one and share your link here on this post!
