Another Year...

 

CAS923 - Trains, Planes, or Automobiles

I had a lot of fun creating this clean and cheerful card featuring an adorable airplane die from Spellbinders. I die cut all of the pieces from shades of blue and bright red cardstock, then assembled the airplane before setting it aside while I worked on the background.

For the card front, I started with a panel of white cardstock and lightly sponged soft clouds across the surface to create the look of a bright sky. This simple technique adds just enough detail while keeping the focus on the airplane. I then stamped a wonderful sentiment from DRS Designs that perfectly complements the flying theme.

To finish the card, I attached the airplane with dimensional adhesive, allowing it to stand out from the background and adding extra depth and interest to the design. The popped-up airplane appears ready to soar right across the card front, bringing a fun and playful feel to the finished project.

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Another Year...

Grad Mouse

 

FS1030 - this week's featured stamper on splitcoaststampers.com is Whitloca aka Carol. I found this INSPIRATION.

My daughter-in-law's sister will be graduating from college in just a few months, so I am already starting to build my stash of graduation cards for the occasion. Carol's beautiful card was the perfect inspiration and reminded me that I already had some wonderful graduation-themed supplies tucked away in my craft room. I pulled out this adorable House Mouse image and spent some relaxing time coloring it with Copic markers. Once the coloring was complete, I trimmed the panel down and layered it onto black cardstock to help the image stand out and give it a polished finish.

The script background is actually a page from an old dictionary that a friend was planning to discard when he moved. I was delighted to rescue it because the aged print makes such a wonderful addition to handmade cards, especially for academic and graduation themes. To coordinate with the image, I layered the dictionary page onto red cardstock to highlight the red accents in the focal panel, then mounted everything onto a black card base for a bold and classic look.

To finish the design, I added several dimensional stickers from my stash. They brought extra texture, depth, and visual interest to the card while helping reinforce the celebratory graduation theme. I always enjoy finding ways to incorporate treasured supplies into a project, and this card was a fun combination of coloring, layering, and a few special embellishments that came together to celebrate an exciting milestone.

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Grad Mouse

Rosy Contrats

 

IC1091 - Shabby Fabrics and Pinterest - INSPIRATION

I was inspired by the beautiful pink and gold tones in the fabric, which immediately reminded me of a piece of designer paper from my ever-growing stash. Since I have been making an effort to use up some of my patterned papers, it felt like the perfect opportunity to pull out this elegant pink and gold design and give it a place to shine. I layered the patterned paper onto a black card base, allowing the darker background to really make those soft pink and metallic accents stand out.

As I continued building the card, I found a gorgeous pink rose patterned paper that paired perfectly with the pink and gold design. To create a cohesive look, I matted the floral paper with black cardstock, mirroring the framing effect used on the first layer. The black accents throughout the design help tie everything together while adding a touch of sophistication and contrast.

To finish the card, I die cut the "Congrats" sentiment three times from black cardstock and stacked the layers together for extra dimension and impact. This simple technique gives the greeting a bold presence and creates a lovely focal point against the soft, feminine patterns. The combination of elegant florals, shimmering pink and gold details, and layered elements came together to create a card that feels both celebratory and beautifully coordinated.

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Rosy Congrats

Thanks

 

WT1129 - Divided Images

For this card, I pulled out this gorgeous paper from Creek Bank Creations that I am working to use up this year. I trimmed the panel so I could divide the design, then layered each section on brown cardstock to create a clean split that highlights the pattern beautifully.

Next, I added the divided panel to the polka dot paper from the same collection, giving the background a playful contrast. I layered that piece on brown cardstock as well, then placed everything on a white card base for a crisp finish.

To complete the card, I punched a brown scalloped oval and added the Thanks sentiment, popping it up on dimensionals for a bit of lift. A few scattered orange sequins add a soft sparkle that ties in with the warm tones of the paper.

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Thanks

Welcome Pup

 

SC1138 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For this card, I pulled out a bold black and white striped paper and layered it on black cardstock, then added everything to a yellow card base for a bright, cheerful foundation. Next, I chose a couple of scrap designer papers, layered each on black cardstock, and arranged them over the striped background so the patterns worked together without overwhelming the layout.

For the focal point, I used this great Hunkydory dog image and added several die cut circle layers, pulling colors from the scrap papers so the whole design felt cohesive. The dog image is popped up on dimensionals, and the welcome sentiment is tucked just beneath him for a friendly finishing touch.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

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Welcome Pup

Birthday Pumpkins

 

CAS922 - Pumpkins

For this card, I pulled out this great Penny Black image and stamped it on watercolor paper, then used my Zig Clean Color brushes to paint the scene. The soft blends from the markers work beautifully on watercolor paper and give the image a gentle, hand‑painted feel.

To keep the design clean and simple, I added a small birthday sentiment in the upper corner on a die cut banner, popped up on dimensionals for a bit of lift. A few scattered gems finish the card with just the right touch of sparkle.

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Birthday Pumpkins

Nice Nurse

 

FS1029 - this week's featured stamper Joan Tallent. I found this INSPIRATION.

When I saw Joan's card, I immediately thought of this fun nurse image from Art Impressions. The image was just too perfect to pass up for a get well card, especially paired with the humorous sentiment, "The nice nurse is on vacation...get well soon." Sometimes a little laughter is exactly what is needed to brighten someone's day when they are not feeling their best.

I started by stamping the image and coloring it with Copics. Once the coloring was complete, I stamped the coordinating sentiment that comes with the set and trimmed down both the image and sentiment panels. The cheerful colors and playful design really help bring the image to life and make it the star of the card.

To help the focal elements stand out, I layered the image and sentiment onto black cardstock. The dark matting adds definition and creates a nice contrast against the brighter colors in the image. After that, I dug through my stash of designer paper that I am determined to use up and found a pattern that worked beautifully with the color palette. It is always rewarding when a forgotten piece of patterned paper ends up being just right for a project.

The designer paper was layered onto black cardstock and then adhered to a white card base. The layered design keeps the focus on the image while adding interest and texture to the overall card. I finished the card with a few gems for a touch of sparkle and shine.

This card was such a fun one to create. The combination of the whimsical image and lighthearted sentiment makes it a cheerful way to send get well wishes and hopefully bring a smile to someone who could use a little extra encouragement.

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Nice Nurse