PinkFresh Studio DEC23 Challenge: Winter Greetings Scrapbook Layout

 

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.

I'm submitting this page as a part of the PinkFresh Studio December 2023 Holiday Vibes Challenge using the color palette shown.

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.

The picture was double-matted with the inked panel and the gold mirror cardstock panel using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. Set aside to work on the rectangle frames.

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. 

The picture was popped up with the Crafty Foam Tape in Black 108ft. for a subtle 1/32" lift (half of 1/16"). The snowflake shape was popped up with a regular size 1/2" 3D Foam Circles White Mix which has a 1/16" height.

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.

Lastly, add the half-back golden nuggets with the Adhesive Dots Mini.

I hope you enjoyed my photo tutorial! Wanna join in? Click PinkFresh Studio December 2023 Holiday Vibes Challenge. Good Luck!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Skill Level: Intermediate
Creative Time: 40 mins

Materials Needed:
Stamps, Thin Metal Dies, Stencils and Stamping Tool: PinkFresh Studio (Folk Snowflake Clear Stamp Set, Thin Metal Dies and Stencils and Stamp Press Tool); Inks: Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide Ink in Spun Sugar, Peeled Paint and Broken China); Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® (E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser, E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser, 3D Foam Circles White Mix, 3D Foam Squares Micro White, 3D Foam Strips in White, Adhesive Dots Mini, and Crafty Foam Tape in Black 108ft.); Stamp Positioner: MISTI (My Sweet Petunia); Embellishments: Buttons Galore and More; Rectangle Thin Metal Dies; Embellishment Picker Tool; Black Ink; Paper Trimmer; Gold Mirror Cardstock; White Cardstock

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PinkFresh Studio DEC23 Challenge: Layered Warmest Wishes Snowflake Card

 

Hi, friends! I recently purchased the Folk Snowflake set which I fell in love with. It includes the Folk Snowflake Clear Stamp Set, its coordinating die set, and its layering stencil sheets. AND PinkFresh Studio posted their December monthly challenge...this is my first time to participate!

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!

I hope you enjoyed my photo tutorial! Wanna join in? Click PinkFresh Studio December 2023 Holiday Vibes Challenge. Good Luck!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Skill Level: Intermediate
Creative Time: 40 mins

Materials Needed:
Stamps, Thin Metal Dies, Stencils and Stamping Tool: PinkFresh Studio (Folk Snowflake Clear Stamp Set, Thin Metal Dies and Stencils and Stamp Press Tool); Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® (E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine, E-Z Dots® Repositionable Refillable Dispenser, 3D Foam Circles White Mix, Adhesive Dots Micro, and Crafty Foam Tape in Black 108ft.); Patterned Paper: Memory Place/Kawaii Paper Goods (Gingham Love Collection); Stamp Positioner: MISTI (My Sweet Petunia); Embellishments: Buttons Galore and More; Embellishment Picker Tool; Black Ink; Black Marker; Score Board and Crease Tool; Paper Trimmer; Gold Mirror Cardstock; Pearl Shimmer Cardstock

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Coffee Lovers Fall/Winter 2023: Warm Hugs & Hot Cocoa Card

 

The Coffee Lovers Community is having its Fall/Winter 2023 event and I thought I would dust off my blog to join the fun! Using the Wilderness Collection by KNC Essentials, I created a sweet and whimsy look.

Warm Hugs & Hot Cocoa Card Layers

Fold in half an 8.5 x 5.5-inch white cardstock to a side-fold card base. Cut a piece of 4.25 x 5.5-inch patterned paper to cover the card base and adhere with the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. Die-cut a patterned paper with the Gift Card Holder Die. This will be the card panel.

Card Panel Breakdown

Cut a 3 x 4-inch cut apart Warm Hug to 2.25 x 3.5-inch to fit into the Gift Card Holder. Diagonally cut another 3 x 4-inch cut apart and trim off until it fits behind the Warm Hugs cut apart. Secure all with the E-Z Dots® Repositionable Refillable Dispenser. It's perfect for shifting and determining placement on the card panel.

 

Embellish the Card Panel

Adhere the bubbles, sequins, and other elements on the card panel with the Adhesive Dots Mini.

Finishing Off

Pop up the card panel to the card base with the Crafty Foam Tape in Black 108ft. I love the subtle lift this tape has with its 1/32" height (half of 1/16" that is in the Crafty Foam Tape 54ft.).

Take another look at your cut apart papers and see if you can create a layered card like mine. I hope you enjoyed my photo tutorial! Wanna join in? Click: Fall/Winter 2023 event.

Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Skill Level: Beginner Intermediate
Creative Time: 35 mins

Materials Needed:
Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® (E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser, Adhesive Dots Mini, E-Z Dots® Repositionable Refillable Dispenser, and Crafty Foam Tape in Black 108ft.); Patterned Papers: Kraft n Creativity (Beauty of Winter's Days Collection); Thin Metal Dies: Emily Moore Designs (Gift Card Holder Die); Embellishments: Buttons Galore and More; Embellishment Picker Tool; Crease Tool; Paper Trimmer; White Cardstock

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Coffee Lovers Fall/Winter 2022: Choose JOY Holiday Card

The Coffee Lovers Community is having its Fall/Winter 2022 event and I thought I would jump in on the fun! Using mostly Distress Oxide in Salvaged Patina and Flamingo Pink with the Dots Stencil, I created a holiday card with a whimsy touch!

**I receive products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® and Kraft n Creativity for use in my projects. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience and by doing so I can share what I personally love to use.**

Choose JOY Holiday Card Panel

Cut a 3.75 x 5-inch white card panel and stencil the Dots Stencil for a dotted background with Distress Oxide Ink in Salvaged Patina. Let dry. On the upper left corner and lower right corner, add a combination of  Adhesive Dots Mini and Micro. Cover with teal glitter, press to secure, and tap off excess. 

With the 4 x 5.25-inch pink cardstock, ink its edges with Distress Oxide Ink in Kitsch Flamingo. Adhere the panels together with the E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong adhesive.

Embellish the Mug

Die-cut the mug, its insert, candy cane, its insert, and marshmallow shapes from white cardstock. Ink and shade the mug with Distress Oxide Ink in Salvaged Patina. The white cardstock was inked with Distress Oxide Ink in Kitsch Flamingo, and Frayed Burlap before die-cutting the candy cane and mug insert, respectively.

Place the 3D Foam Snowflake onto the mug. Remove the top liner, cover with teal glitter, press to secure, and tap off the excess. So pretty!

Die-cut marshmallows in a combination of white cardstock, vellum, and 3D Foam Creative Sheets. Adhere the vellum shape to the top of the white cardstock shape. Cover white glitter on top of the foam shape, using the same glitter steps as the 3D Snowflake.

Assemble the mug pieces, and place the assembled mug on the card panel with a combination of the E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong adhesive and the Dual Tip Glue Pen (for candy cane and mug handle).

Choose JOY Everyday Sentiment

Stamp the sentiment on pink cardstock with black ink. Cut it into a dual ribbon tail strip, and ink the edges with Distress Oxide Ink in Kitsch Flamingo. Then secure it on the card front with 3D Foam Strips.

I had such a wonderful time playing with this new die set inspired by all the items I had in my stash. What a fun start to my holiday cardmaking! Hope you enjoyed my process. Wanna join in? Click: Coffee Lovers Fall/Winter 2022 Event!

Have a great week!
MargieH

Skill Level: Intermediate
Creative Time: 40 mins

Materials Needed:
Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® (E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong, 3D Foam Snowflakes, 3D Foam Creative Sheets, Adhesive Dots Micro, Adhesive Dots Mini, 3D Foam Strips, and Dual Tip Glue Pen); Stencil: Kraft n Creativity (Dots Stencil); Thin Metal Dies: Pretty Pink Posh (Winter Mug Dies Set); Stamp: Blue Knight Rubber Stamps (Friends Rock Set by Connie Mercer); Ink: Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide in Salvaged Patina, Kitsch Flamingo, and Frayed Burlap); Ink Blending Brushes: CraftFancy; Pink and White Cardstock; Vellum; Teal and White Glitter

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InkyStamper: Had Me at Hot Chocolate Card

Hello Paper Crafters! I am sharing a unique interactive card today featuring the NEW Snowman Stamp and Die Set from Inky Stamper!

**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.**

Making the Card Base

To make a pocket card, I will use a piece of 12 x 5.5-inch light green cardstock. On the long side (12-inch), scored at 4-inch and 8-inch. This will give you three panels to work with. Fold the scored lines and cut the last panel in a diagonal as shown in the picture below.

Apply E-Z Runner Micro to the right edge and bottom edge of the diagonal panel. Then fold over to the second panel and burnish the adhesive area with a bone folder to secure. Set aside to work on the card panels.

Creating the Card Front

Cut two card panels: red patterned paper to 3.5 x 5-inches and green patterned paper to 3.75 x 5.25-inches. Adhere the green patterned paper to the card base.

Next, stamp four snowflakes and mugs from the Snowman Stamp and Die Set. Die-cut the snowflakes with its matching die and fussy cut the mugs.

Stamp the sentiment with black ink on white cardstock and cut a strip with a fishtail end. Using the strip as a guide, cut a slightly larger strip with the same green patterned paper as the panel. Adhere together.

Using the stamped images and layered sentiment strip as guides, determine placement on the red card panel. Behind the stamped images, die-cut circles using the circle dies from the Like to Move It Die Set.

Snap the Clear Move-Its in all the circles. Then in between the gaps, add in two layers of Crafty Foam Tape Black. You don't have to use as much as I did but I wanted mine solid. LOL!

I LOVE the Clear Move-Its! They coordinate with the Like to Move It Die Set to move in place to sliding back 'n forth, depending on how your die-cut the track.

To finish off, center the card panel on top of the card base. Adhere the stamped images on top of the Clear Move-Its with Adhesive Dots Small and add a clear rhinestone in the middle. Then pop up the mug next to the sentiment.

For the inside, I covered with patterned paper on the pocket, foiled a 3D Foam Snowflake and added a snowflake stamped image with a clear rhinestone.

On the other side, I add a matted message area accented with four Creative Photo Corners in Silver and stamped a sentiment from the Snowman Stamp and Die Set.

Would love it if you follow me on the blog or my ILscraps Instagram!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Skill Level: Intermediate
Creative Time: 30 minutes

Materials Needed:
Stamps and Craft Dies: InkyStamper (Snowman Stamp and Die Set, Clear Move-Its, and Like to Move It Die Set)
Black Ink: Tonic Studio (Nuvo Hybrid Ink in Black Shadow)
Patterned Papers: Authentique Paper (Joyous Collection)
Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (E-Z Runner Micro, 3D Foam Holiday Embellishment Kit with Foil, Adhesive Dots Small, Creative Photo Corners in Silver and Crafty Foam Tape in Black)
Other: Scoreboard and Tool; Lt. Green and White Cardstock; Acrylic Block; Scissors; Manual Die-Cutting Machine; Clear Rhinestones

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