Clean and Simple 3 Card Class – Day 4 Optical Illusion

Posted in March 2014, Online Class Homework, Optical Illusion by Kreative Kymona

Did I say how much I’m enjoying this online card class. Well here it is, I’m having an awesome time in this CAS 3 Card Class. I’ve learned so much so far and we have weeks to go. Enough about me, today’s card focused on a different type of optical illusion, Masking!! Jennifer McGuire taught us how to use our die cuts to mask of areas and apply ink. I had fun, so much so, that I ink the side of my card stock with the distress ink that I had to ink the sides of the cards too. I love how it came out, despite my mistake.

Take a look:

Supplies Used:

classic crest solar white CS

Labels Collection Framelits Die 125598

Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Worn Lipstick Distress Ink

Ink Blending Tool

Post-It Full Adhesive Roll

SSS Hello You

Inkadinkado Stamping Mask Paper

Please let me know what you think about my masked card.

13Mar2014

Clean & Simple 3 Card Class – Day 3 Optical Illusion

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

Yesterday we learned a new technique called optical illusion. Laura Bassen taught us how to do stamp layering which gives off an optical illusion. We were taught to start with a subtle background stamp, then bold hues and finish the card with a crisp greeting which will make the whole thing pop.

So, I tried to create a card very similar to that taught in class. I’m not sure if my card gives the same feel. I would love it to pop a little bit more. What do you think?

Take a look at my card:

Supplies used:

classic crest solar white CS

Geometrical Stamp Set
133158

Positively Chevron
130496

Another Thank You
133454

ME Sunny Skies

Coastal Cabana
131175

Crisp Cantaloupe
131176

Strawberry Slush
131178

Pistachio Pudding
131177

Smoky Slate
131179

ME Bubblegum
Pigment Ink

Memento Tuxedo Black

Tell me what you think? I’m going to try this technique again with a different background stamp and bolder colors.

12Mar2014

Clean & Simple 3 Card Class – Day 2 Faux Letterpress

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

I’m so excited about my new card. I had so much fun creating this card, I can’t stop smiling.

Faux Letterpress is another technique that I learned in my online card class. Shari Carroll taught us how to create this fabulous look of letterpress without the texture. I used nothing but ink and it gave this faux letterpress technique a perfectly smooth one layer card. I love it!!

Take a look at my new card:

Supplies Used:

Cupcake Party
sss130701

ME Smitten Stamp Set

VersaMark
102283

Early Espresso
126974

Hero Arts Unicorn Pigment Ink

Early Espresso CS
119686

Strawberry Slush CS
131295

Coastal Cabana
131297

classic crest solar white CS

Starburst Framelits Die
132967

I hope you like my card as much as I like making it. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

10Mar2014

Clean & Simple 3 Card Class – Day 1 Faux Effects

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

My new online card class, Clean & Simple 3 started today. I’m so excited. It was packed with different faux effects. My card today was inspired by Kristina Werner lesson on faux metal elements. Creating this card took sometime and trial and error. My metal circles refused to stay circles but it has grown on me.

The faux metal circle was created using silver embossing powder, circle mask and a heart stamp. Its amazing what you can create when you put your mind to it.

Take a look at my new faux metal element card:

Supplies Used:

Strawberry Slush
131178

Coastal Cabana
131175

Pool Party Classic Ink
126982

Early Espresso
126974

Bubblegum Pigment Ink

Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder 109131

Cupcake Party
sss130701

Love This
sss101364

Only Have Eyes For You
sss101382

Post-it Labeling Tape 695, 2 Inches x 36 Yards

I also used VersaMark to do my embossing.

I had a great time learning this new technique and I really enjoyed trying out this new technique. I’m going to continue perfecting this technique so that I can use it on other cards as well.

Let me know what you think of my faux metal element card. If you have any question regarding how I created this look drop me a line.

10Mar2014

Freshly Made Sketches 126 – Hello

Posted in Color Studio, March 2014, Non-Stampin' Up! tool, Retired Items by Kreative Kymona

Today’s card was made for a sketch challenge that I’m participating in. Last Monday I started a new online class all about color. I am re-learning all about colors, the color wheel, complementary colors and analogous colors. My first assignment was to pick a color scheme that I want to work with, then find everything in my craft stash that matches that color scheme.

Take a look at my color scheme:

These colors are so pretty. I had to make a card for this sketch using this color scheme. I had so much fun creating this card. Knowing the color scheme before hand made this an easy card to make. There was no battle on which colors from my stash to use.

Here’s the sketch:

Take a look at my card:

Supplies used:

For You
130535

MAMA ELEPHANT
True Friend

Early Espresso CS
119686

Coastal Cabana
131297

Strawberry Slush CS
131295

Strawberry Slush
131178

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents 119246

VersaMark
102283

White Embossing Power
109132

Snail Adhesive
104332

Stampin’ Trimmer
126889

White Baker’s Twine
124262

Embossing Buddy
103083

I also used two Stampin’ Up! retired products. The DSP is Welcome Neighbor and Designer Brushed Bronze.

I hope you like my card. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think.

2Mar2014

5 Days of Birthday Cards – Day 3

Posted in Birthday Card, March 2014, Swap by Kreative Kymona

Today’s card is the third card in my birthday series. This birthday card was made for a swap that I’m apart of. The colors that I chose for this card were Strawberry Slush, Wisteria Wonder and Coastal Cabana. I think these colors are so pretty together.

Take a look:

Stampin’ Up! Gorgeous Grunge stamp set is so versatile. You can use it for just about any card. This stamp set can be passed off as a stencil. I love how it looks no matter how you stamp your paper. The Blossom punch gives the card extra dimension.

Let me know what you think.

Supplies Used:

Whisper White CS
100730

Strawberry Slush
131178

Coastal Cabana
131175

Wisteria Wonder
126985

Basic Black Ink
126980

Strawberry Slush CS
131295

Cycle Celebration
130270

Mixed Bunch
12537

Gorgeous Grunge
130514

Stampin’ Trimmer
126889

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents 119246

3/4 inch circle punch
119873

Blossom Punch
125603

Snail Adhesive
104332

Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430

1Mar2014

Hello Sunshine

Posted in March 2014, Non-Stampin' Up! tool by Kreative Kymona

Today’s card was inspired by a picture I saw in a magazine this morning. I didn’t get to take a picture of the layout so I’m going totally off of memory. I used the new Hello Sunshine stamp set and pattern paper from Lawn Fawn to create this card.

Take a look: