• Card Making,  Uncategorized

    Retiform Card Technique

    I recently stumbled across this cool technique and had to give it a go. Turns out it has been around for a long time! Not sure where I’ve been or how I missed it but I’m happy to have another fun technique in my toolbox. Be sure to watch the YouTube tutorial below to see these fun projects come together.

    To begin, you will need some type of masking element. I love to use Post-It removable labeling tape. It’s sticky enough but peels off beautifully and won’t damage your paper. You can find it at your local office supply, Walmart or Amazon.

    You will need a stamp set, preferably one with multiple images pertaining to a theme. I have used CTMH’s “From The Deep Blue” and “Palm Paradise” for today’s cards. These are gorgeous stamp sets from the May/June catalog. Be sure to add these to your collection before they disappear!

    You can use one shade of ink to achieve this look however I found I prefer a lighter shade combined with a darker shade. Here I’ve used Carolina and Bluebird Inks for my ocean card and Evergreen and Sage for the Palm Paradise card.

    You are basically masking off geometric angles to stamp little vignettes in. I recommend combining smaller stamped images with larger images for visual interest. You first blend ink around the edges leaving white space in the center. You will reapply your masking tape and then stamp over these areas with your selected images. Check out the video for some tips on how to do this.

    I have stamped my sentiment with VersaMark ink onto black card stock and then heat set with white embossing powder to achieve this look. I love white text on a dark background! This look is definitely trending right now but I don’t think it will ever go away. Lastly, add a little wow factor with a tangle of Silver or Gold Embellishing thread and a few sequins around your sentiment. Did you see the seashell sequins?!?! 😍

    Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate you and hope you have found some crafty inspiration. It’s fun to learn new techniques and revisit older ones! Happy crafting 😊

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  • Card Making,  Easy To Embellished,  Uncategorized

    Easy to Embellished, From The Deep Blue

    The ocean has always intrigued me. Below the surface is a secret world teeming with enchanting creatures. The new From The Deep Blue stamp set beautifully captures an array of sea life perfect for cards and scrapbook layouts. I have 3 cards to share with you today beginning with a simple single-layer stamped card and then stepping it up each time thereafter.

    For my first card above, I have combined the Seahorse and coral stamp to create a scene. This card came together quickly as it is all single layer stamping.

    • Begin with a piece of White Daisy cut to 3 3/4 x 5″
    • Stamp the coral along the bottom in Nectarine ink
    • Stamp the seahorse in Intense Black Ink and color as desired. I used Coral and Blue Turquoise Spectrum Noir Tri-Blends
    • Add your sentiment as shown and adorn with bubbles stamped in Lagoon Ink
    • Adhere to a piece of Lagoon cardstock cut to 4 x 5 1/4″
    • Then attach to your white card base using the White Cards and Envelopes Value Pack.

    This next card was very fun to create. I used a masking technique to create my background element stepping this card up quite a bit.

    • Begin with a piece of White Daisy cut to 3 3/4 x 5″
    • Mask and ink blend as shown in the youtube tutorial
    • Embellish with a seahorse popped up with dimensional foam adhesive. I have colored this one with the Coral Tri-Blend marker
    • Stamp coral on the upper right side of the card panel and add a sentiment of your choosing.
    • Finish off with a few enamel dots randomly placed on the card front

    This last card is definitely my favorite! I love all the dimension, layering and ink blending. I’ve also dressed up the card panel with the Stitched Rectangle Frames Die to add the stitched detailing around the edges.

    • Begin with a white Daisy panel cut from the largest Stitched Rectangle Frames die.
    • Stamp the Coral using Nectarine Ink on the lower left and right corners and on a scrap of White Daisy to die cut.
    • Using the medium Stitched Rectangle Die, cut another piece of White Daisy and ink blend using the same technique demonstrated in card two.
    • Splatter your inked panel with Clear Shimmer Brush to add sparkle and shine
    • Layer stitched pieces together as shown and adhere to a piece of Peacock cardstock.
    • Add the Seahorse and additional coral piece as shown using foam tape to add dimension. Before tacking the seahorse down attach some Gold Embellishing Thread looped around 3 times.
    • Attach sentiment as shown. I’ve used the May stamp of the month and heat embossed white onto black cardstock

    Thank you for stopping by! I appreciate you and hope you’ve been inspired. Happy crafting my friends.

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