Global Design Project 034 ~ Sketch Challenge

I'm playing along with the Global Design Project challenge this week, which is a sketch challenge.

When you are playing along with a sketch challenge, remember it is just a jumping off point. Your artwork doesn't have to literally be just like the sketch. As you can see, mine is a loose interpretation of the above sketch. All products Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.

I was so glad the stamp set Remarkable You will be in the new annual catalog. I've really had fun using it with watercolor samples.  For the scruffy looking netting behind the sentiment, I used a piece of cheesecloth. I tapped Versamark on it, then coated it with Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder, then heat set it. I used a skewer to hold it in place while using my heat tool on it. One more tip: if you want to give your layers a real "punch", double up on the Stampin' Dimensionals. See how the colorful layer seems to float over the base card? Stack your dimensionals. 

The "thanks" is from Greetings Thinlits and I'm so sorry to see it on the retiring list! If you have browsed my blog a bit, you will see that I have really used those dies. I would grab them while they are available if you don't own them. The speckles on the background were made with the Gold Wink of Stella Glitter Brush. I simply gave the Wink of Stella a little squeeze and tapped it on the aforementioned skewer while holding both over my project. Voila! Perfect glittery splatters. 

Supply list:

I'm always sad to see some of my favorites on the Stampin' Up! retiring list, (some are up to 50% off) but I am SO excited about the new catalog items available in June! Out with the old...in with the new. Quantities are limited, so order your favorites right away. 

Click this link for a pdf file listing all retiring items. Don't miss out, time is short for the great deals. Or click on the picture below to take you to my on-line store. 

Please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Kim

Double-Embossed Golden Butterflies

I love Spring. Most of all, I love it when I start seeing butterflies. My favorite walks are through a Japanese garden in our area when the flowers are blooming and the butterflies are everywhere. 

I watercolored a panel of watercolor paper, before embossing it with the Stampin' Up! Fluttering Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. After I embossed the paper, I swiped my Versamark across the paper and embossed the raised area with Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder. I think this card would be lovely in a wide range of colors. 

I'm always sad to see some of my favorites on the Stampin' Up! retiring list, (some are up to 50% off) but I am SO excited about the new catalog items available in June! Out with the old...in with the new. Quantities are limited, so order your favorites right away. 

Click this link for a pdf file listing all retiring items. Don't miss out, time is short for the great deals. Or click on the picture below to take you to my on-line store. 

Please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Kim

Simple Anniversary Card & Last Day for Sale!

On November 17, my husband and I celebrated 34 years of marriage. He is the love of my life and very understanding about my Stampin' Up! obsession and my "need" for chocolate. All products Stampin' Up!

Hard to get him to sit still for a photo, but I took this one last year while visiting this cool distillery called Copper Run located near Branson, MO. 

This card is very simple and mostly self-explanatory. I wanted a small amount of bling on this card, so I took a scrap piece of Mossy Meadow cardstock, tapped Versamark ink on it (directly from the inkpad) and heat embossed the strip with Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder. I really think that little strip coupled with the Gold Metallic Thread added just the right amount of sparkle for a masculine card. If you are viewing this post via email, you may have to click on over to my page to see the supply list. 

Project Supply List:

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Big sale ends today and includes a 24 hour flash sale. (think doorsbuster prices!) Save up to 50% off on select products during the Stampin' Up! on-line extravaganza. See the list of sale items here. 

I hope you enjoyed the project. Let me know if you have any questions whatsoever or if you just need assistance completing your online order. Please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! Please don't choose "no contact" from the demonstrator.  I just want to be able to send a thank you note and if "no contact" is chosen, I'm unable to even see your name. 

Artfully Yours,

Kim

Holiday Catalog and Gift With Purchase

The 2015 Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog went live on 9/1/15. However, this is the first chance I have had to blog about it. The catalog is fabulous...filled with wonderful samples and new toys to play with. Tons of bundles are available to save you dollars! Click here to take a look at the catalog or use the link on the right. See details below about how to receive a free gift from me with an online purchase. 

My first card (one on the left) was inspired by a piece of artwork I saw on Pinterest. The card on the right was just a natural deviation on the same idea. I just love minimalist canvas art and pin lots of them to go back and drool over. All products Stampin' Up! unless noted. When I saw this one, the texture reminded me of the new Woodland Textured Impressions embossing folder. 

Inspiration art:

My cards:

This look was simple to achieve. I simply masked areas I wanted to emboss on Whisper White cardstock. I tapped Versamark on those areas, them covered that entire area with Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder before heat setting. After the area was cooled, I embossed that piece of cardstock with the Woodland Textured Impressions embossing folder. I adhered the words and the sequins with the new "must have in your stash" Fine Tip Glue Pen. I love the look! 

Product list:

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I hope you enjoyed the project. Order $40 or more (before tax & shipping) online by 9/12/15 with the hostess code above and I will mail you the Metallics Sequin Assortment embellishments approximately 2 weeks from the above date. These are a must for glamming up your holiday cards and gifts. Please use hostess code listed above on the right column when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! Please keep in mind if you choose "no contact" from the demonstrator, I'm unable to even send you a thank you note for your order or mail you the Metallics Sequin Assortment if your order qualifies. 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,
Kim