Kicks and Cards

Hello Everyone!!

Today I want to share an easy and fun any occasion card.  

I don't normally create simple cards, but there are just some occasions that call for it. I love that this design lends itself to a variety of themes and ages.  You can easily create it in any color, and you could add any sentiment.  I love that it also works well for men and teens!  Men and teens can be difficult to create for at times.  

You card also simplify this design even more by not layering the pieces... or you can jazz it up with more embellishments!

Stamp Used: 

Star Sneaker

Thank you

Other Products:

Card-stock in black and white

Distress Oxide ink (Candied Apple)

Distress ink-Hickory Smoke (I could have left the edging off though)

Archival ink (Tuxedo Black)

Tim Holtz Layering stencil (THS003 "RAYS") 

pop-dots

Yellow marker

Wink of Stella (clear glitter)

I started by stamping my star sneaker on a separate piece of card-stock and set it aside to dry.  While that was drying I grabbed my card front (cut 1/4 in less than A4 size on each side), and added my rays stencil.  After I finished stenciling I went back and cut out my star sneaker stamp.  I decided It would pop a bit more if I matted it with a layer of black card stock, so I did. 

(This also allows it to match the card base which is matted on black as well)

After deciding I needed a tad more color, I chose to color in the star with a yellow marker, then added some clear Wink of Stella over that. 

The final step was to stamp my sentiment, and add pop-dots to adhere my card and start sneaker together. 

Thank you for stopping by! 

I hope you have found some inspiration for a fun and easy card!

Make it Manly...

Hello Everyone!

In light of fathers day coming up, I wanted to create something masculine. 

At first I thought I wanted to create a card, but then I decided something more fun would be an envelope for gift cards.

(You could of course use this base to create a card as well)

Stamps Used:

Clockface
Fabrique De Cravates Ad

Other Items Used:

Scrap book paper

Sizzix thinlet die- gift card bag (662687) 

Tim Holtz Layering stencil (THMS070)

Distress ink -gathered twigs

Archival Ink- tuxedo black

water pen
Tim Holtz Remnant rubs

I started by picking out the paper I wanted for my base.  I went with some Tim Holtz paper that had nice neutral colors and some general text.  (looks kind of like a vintage invoice).  Using my sizzix gift card holder die, and my big shot I cut my base out.

I used my distress ink around the edges before gluing everything together.  (you could probably skip this step. I ended up inking everything again at the end to deepen the color anyway).

After my piece was folded and glued, I stamped "Fabrique De Cravates Ad" in black ink. Then, I used my distress ink to watercolor some shading on the suit. 

 When I was satisfied with that I used the same distress ink to stamp my clock randomly on the front and back.

To finish this off I added some stenciling details. 

I added a remnant rub with "TIME" on it for added detail

I love how this came out, and it was so simple! 

(Now I need to decide what gift card I want to give him.... Tough decisions!)

Thank you for stopping by the blog today!

I hope this inspires you!

Celebrate 300

Hello Crafty Friends!

Here is my entry for the Stampotique Originals 300th challenge!

I chose to create a fun arty style tag for my entry. 

You can see below I addedm some wink of Stella glitter, and some glossy midge podge.

Thanks for visiting today!