Freshly Made Sketches 129

Posted in Blog Challenge, Clean and Simple, March 2014 by Kreative Kymona

I’m back again today with another card for another challenge. This challenge is from Freshly Made Sketches. I’m happy to being playing along.

I made this card using some of the Stampin’ Up! products from the Sale-A-Bration catalog that ends on the 31st of March, which is this Monday. I have to say that I really love the colors in this card. Pool party and black are a great combination.

Take a look at my card:

I used the Sweet Sorbet DSP and the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder from the Sale-A-Bration catalog. Both items you can get for free if you place an order of $50 or more in my online store. I love them both.

Please tell me what you think.

Supplies used:

Classic Crest Solar White CS

Pool Party Classic Ink
126982

Pool Party
122924

Basic Black CS
121045

Ovals Collection Framelits Die 129381

Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430

Snail Adhesive
104332

Memento Tuxedo Black

ME Smitten

Decorative Dots Embossing Folder

Sweet Sorbet DSP

Textured Boutique Embossing Machine
132657

29Mar2014

Addicted to CAS – Wheels

Posted in Blog Challenge, Clean and Simple, March 2014 by Kreative Kymona

I’m excited about the card I made for the Addicted to CAS challenge today. The code word for this CAS challenge is WHEELS!! I have this stamp set from Stampin’ Up! that I have haven’t had the chance to use that has this really nice size bicycle image that is perfect for this challenge.

To keep my card clean and simple, I just stamped the bicycle image and added buttons to the wheels for color.

Take a look:

After stamping the image and the sentiment, the top of the card need something, so I added a few starburts from Mama Elephant stamp set in the same color of the wheels.

I love the look of white on white, it makes the card look so classy. I rounded the corners of the mat for added dimension.

Please tell me what you think of my card.

Supplies used:

Classic Crest Solar White CS

Cycle Celebration
130270

Real Red Classic Ink
126949

Tempting Turquoise Classic Ink 126952

Memento Tuxedo Black

Retired SU Brights Button

Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430

Stampin’ Trimmer
126889

We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper

Wink of Stella Clear Glitter

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents 119246

28Mar2014

Clean & Simple Card Class – Day 11 One Stamp, FOUR Ways

Posted in Clean and Simple, March 2014, One Layer Card, Online Class Homework by Kreative Kymona

My online card class closes today and I wanted to post two more cards before they close the gallery. Today’s class was about stretching one stamp set to create four different cards. The technique that I used to make today’s card is called Bokeh Effect taught by Julie Ebersole. Its a photography technique which refers to blur or a blurry quality.

Take a look at the photo below for an example of that effect.

“Blue is my color” captured by Edgar Barany

See how the background is blurry. That is the effect I’ve captured in the two cards that I made. The layers of glitter on the forefront blurs the background.

Take a look:

I had a great time playing with this effect. It was pretty easy to create and I can’t wait to try it with other stamps. Both of the images seen above are from the same stamp set. I have three other techniques to practice.

Please let me know what you think.

Supplies used:

Hero Arts Pale Tomato Ink

Hero Arts Butter Bar Ink

Hero Arts Soft Pool Ink

Hero Arts Bubble Gum Ink

Memento Tuxedo Black

Classic Crest Solar White CS

Sticky Strip 104294

ME Sunny Skies

Post-it Full Adhesive Roll

Ultra Fine Crystal
Snow Glitter

26Mar2014

Clean & Simple Card Class – Day 10 Textural Effects Part 2

Posted in Birthday Card, Clean and Simple, March 2014, One Layer Card, Online Class Homework, Textural Effects by Kreative Kymona

So, I’m back again with another post on textural effects by Stephanie Klauck. This second technique combines sticky embossing powder, glitter, and masking with a very clever twist. I had fun trying out this technique.

Take a look:

To create the clean frame, I used washi tape to mask off the edges of the cardstock.
To create the shiny balloons, I used the heat and stick powder and a mask to add the different colors of glitter.

Let me know what you think of my embossed card.

Supplies used:

Classic Crest Solar White CS

Worn Lipstick
Distress Ink

Birthday Balloons

Coastal Cabana
131175

Strawberry Slush
131178

Blending tool

Heat and Stick Power
100625

I also used random glitter, washi tape and a black pen for the balloon strings.

25Mar2014

Clean & Simple 3 Card Class – Day 9 Textural Effects

Posted in Clean and Simple, March 2014, One Layer Card, Online Class Homework, Textural Effects, Thank you by Kreative Kymona

In today’s class we learned a couple of different techniques that had textural effects. The first one was Dry Embossing. I’ve seen this technique before but haven’t really played around with it until now. My card features a variation on selective dry embossing that leaves a portion of the design flat, while the remainder is embossed.

I was so excited about starting this technique, but quickly became discouraged because the embossing wasn’t coming out clean and crisped. I tried at least five times before giving up. Take a look at what I mean.

When you look at the above picture you can see where the embossed image fades out and it isn’t suppose to. The embossed image shouldn’t fade, it should only be in the area you actually want the embossed image. So, I turned to my fellow classmates and teachers for some suggestions on what I’m doing wrong. After trying again, I finally got it right. Take a look.

You can see exactly where I wanted the embossed dots and where I wanted a clean clear circle with no dots. That’s dry embossing. I’m so glad I was able to get this technique down pack.

What do you think?

Supplies used:

Classic Crest Solar White CS

Perfect Polka Dots
117335

Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
113439

Tim Holtz
Embossing Diffusers

Another Thank You
133454

Strawberry Slush
131178

Coastal Cabana
131175

Wink of Stella Clear Glitter

25Mar2014

CAS Birthday Card Swap

Posted in Birthday Card, Clean and Simple, March 2014, Swap by Kreative Kymona

Today’s card is a clean and simple birthday card I created for a swap that I’m participating in. I decided to do white on white because it has a very classy look. I embossed the card front with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder. Then I used a card mat that was punched with the Fancy Flower and the Petite Petals punch to create the flowers on the front of the card. Stamp the sentiment and added the embellishments. Easy Peasy!!

Take a look:

What do you think of this birthday card?

Supplies used:

Remember Your Birthday
131347

Create a Cupcake
128520

Textured Boutique Embossing Machine
132657

Strawberry Slush
131178

Whisper White CS
100730

Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430

Perfect Polka Dots
117335

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents 119246

Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels 129324

Fancy Flower Punch
118073

Petite Petals Punch
133322

23Mar2014

Clean & Simple 3 Card Class – Day 7 Creative Coloring Part 2

Posted in Copic Coloring, March 2014, One Layer Card, Online Class Homework by Kreative Kymona

For the past couple of days, I’ve been so busy, that I haven’t been able to post a thing. My online card class ended this past Friday and I have not posted my homework for 4 days. I have so much to share. So let me get right to it.

Today’s card is another card from day 7. I love the creative coloring class so much, that I had to make another card using that technique, wait, another 2 cards!

This class taught us how to make clean and simple one layer cards. When I started to create today’s card I was so excited that I didn’t realize it wasn’t a one layer card. As a matter of fact, the card didn’t even have space for someone to write in it. I thought to myself why, didn’t I realize that in the beginning. I was busy creating that I totally missed it.

Take a look:

When you open this card the sentiment is left on the inside of the card. The card looks nice but it isn’t functional. The hearts where colored with the same Copic colors.So, I decided to make the card all over again. The second card is a one layer card that is very functional.

Take a look:

What do you think? I like both cards but in terms of the clean and simple one layer, the second card is the winner. Take a look at both of the cards together. The flowers were colored and cut using the same Copic colors.

Supplies used:

PTI Birthday Die

PTI Bitty Button Stacks Die

Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive 110755

LF Hearts Cuts

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents 119246

Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
113439

Classic Crest Solar White CS

White Woodgrain cardstock

Copic Markers

The Copic colors that I used are RV66, BV17, YR16, BG49 and YR23.

Please let me know what you think.

17Mar2014

Clean & Simple 3 Card Class – Day 7 Creative Coloring

Posted in Copic Coloring, March 2014, One Layer Card, Online Class Homework by Kreative Kymona

I’m so excited about today’s class because we learned how to do some creative coloring. I love coloring because it is so easy to do and it reminds me of my childhood. Back then we were not worried about perfection and was happy with what our finally project looked like even if we went outside the lines!!!

The card that I made is sooooo cute!!! Kristin Werner taught us how to do simple Copic coloring. I’ve grown to love Copic coloring but have been afraid to use them. I’m not sure why, they won’t bit. Sorry I digress, back to today’s card.

Take a look for yourself:

Doesn’t this card make you want to smile and keep smiling. Anyone who gets this card will have a brighter day. I will definitely will use my Copic markers to create more cards like this. The colors I used for my card are RV66,BV17, YR16, BG49 and YR23.

Please leave a comment letting me know what you think of my Copic Colored “Smile”!

Supplies used:

Whitegrain cardstock

White Vellum
101856

Copic Markers

Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive 110755

Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
113439

Stampin’ Trimmer
126889

Into The Woods Mixed Sequins

Hello Sunshine Mixed Sequins

Quinns Capital ABCs Lawn Cuts

Hearts Lawn Cuts

16Mar2014

Clean & Simple 3 Card Class – Day 6 Graffiti Stamping

Posted in March 2014, One Layer Card, Online Class Homework by Kreative Kymona

I have to say that I absolutely LOVE the card I made today for my homework. I took my time and really put my heart and soul into this card because I wanted it so be super clean and crisp. I’m still working on the backgrounds into the foreground. Today’s technique is called Graffiti Stamping. Graffiti stamping is when you create a background cluster of colors and layers.

I have to say, the “You” die is my favorite. I love the look it gives to the cards I’ve seen it on. I’m so glad I was able to use it to make my card.

Check out my one layer card graffiti stamped card:

So, I said in the beginning of this post, that I took my time and really pulled my card off with a crisp, clean look. Well, I do have a small error that I didn’t notice until after I was done and I couldn’t fix it. Can you tell what the boo-boo is that I made?

The “strawberry slash” you has to pieces that should be white. Inside the “O” and the loop in the “Y” should both be white. Instead of placing the white pieces, I put the strawberry slash color. The “You” is suppose to look like I wrote it on the white background, when we write those areas would match their background. Although small it changes the look of the graffiti. I still like it.

I will make another card using this die and show you what I mean.

Please let me know what you think of my card in the comment section.

Supplies Used:

SSS Hello You

SSS Stripe Greetings

SSS Giving Thanks

SSS Big You Die

Classic Crest Solar White CS

Strawberry Slush
131178

Coastal Cabana
131175

Wisteria Wonder
126985

Smoky Slate
131179

Snail Adhesive
104332

Stampin’ Trimmer
126889

Memento Tuxedo Black

15Mar2014

Clean & Simple 3 Card Class – Day 5 Backgrounds Into the Foreground

Posted in Backgrounds Into the Foreground, March 2014, One Layer Card, Online Class Homework by Kreative Kymona

Today’s class is my favorite of all time. The different techniques that were taught today are amazing. I’m going to try them all!! I’m starting with the technique Laura Bassen taught us today. I seen her do this a couple of times before but have never tried it. I’m glad I’m getting the chance to to that. The Masked Background technique is creating a background with masking..no need to use stamps to create this look. I love it!

Take a look at my card:

After I was done, I realized I didn’t leave any white space but I like it like that. The pattern isn’t uniformed which looks great to me. I have to admit that it wasn’t easy blending my inks together. I had to press really hard to get the inks to really look uniform. I will try this technique again using distress inks. Laura did say they blend so much better.

So tell me what do you think of my plaid background card.

Supplies used:

classic crest solar white CS

Strawberry Slush
131178

Coastal Cabana
131175

Wisteria Wonder
126985