CAS on Friday #340 - Get Well

I cannot believe it's already time for another CAS on Friday challenge. The summer is flying by way too quickly!

Argh--the pic on this one doesn't do it justice at all. I hot-foiled the image in black, colored it with alcohol inks, and then embossed the card front. The combo is stunning.

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Pinkfresh Studio Thankful for Friends
• Pinkfresh Studio Perfect Sentiments Hot Foil Plate & Dies
• Stampin' Up Linen embossing folder
• Copics:  V09, V17, YG03, YG17, YG67, YG99, YR02, YR04, YR07, YR09, YR18

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #692

Time for another AHSC sketch! I hope to see you join in the fun.

To keep the card fairly simple, I used a Pinkfresh Studio image with lots of floral elements rather like the sketch but flat. I'm sneaky like that.

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Pinkfresh Studio Infinite Blooms
• MFT More Essential Sentiments
• Lawn Fawn Simple Wavy Banners
• Waffle Flower A7 Piercing Texture Die
• Versafine Clare Nocturne
• Copics: B04, B06, E57, G02, G05, G24, G28, RV06, RV09, Y13, Y15, YG03, YG17, YR04, YR09
• Pretty Pink Posh Sequins

CutCardStock - Peacock Gift Card Set

I created a peacock-themed gift card set for today's project.  See all of them on the CutCardStock blog.

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Savoy 100% Cotton cardstock
• Classic Crest Patriot Blue cardstock
• Bright Foil Gold cardstock
• Waffle Flower Sweet Birthday Sentiments
• MFT More Essential Sentiments
• Birch Press Design Sugar Script Big Thanks
• Spellbinders Yana's Sentiments Hot Foil Plates & Dies
• Spellbinders Fabulous Feathers Press Plate
• Spellbinders Elegant Peacock Press Plate
• Spellbinders Feather Flourish 3D embossing folder
• Catherine Pooler Inks
• Derwent Watercolor Pencils
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Versamark
• Stampendous Black embossing powder
• Ranger Princess Gold embossing powder

ATSM #516 - Make Your Mark

Come join us for the Addicted to Stamps & More Challenge #516 Make Your Mark!

I worked up two cards, one using a stencil and a diecut, the other a diecut sentiment on top of the embossed foil panel from the first.

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Pinkfresh Studio Poinsettia Frame Press Plate
• Pinkfresh Studio Poinsettia Frame Stencils
• Pinkfresh Studio Holiday Foiled Sentiments 4
• Stampin' Up Linen Embossing Folder
• MFT Stitched Rectangles Set 2
• Pinkfresh Studio Iridescent Metallic Pearls
• WRMK Red Hot Foil
• Spellbinders Teal Hot Foil
• Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina, Peacock Feathers, Mermaid Lagoon, Uncharted Mariner, Candied Apple, Lumberjack Plaid, Aged Mahogany, Mustard Seed

CAS on Friday #326 - Monochrome

The latest CAS on Friday Challenge #326 calls for a monochrome palette.  I chose shades of blue--stunning.

I was working up another monochrome version but realized the yellow center wasn't monochrome so I switched it up with an embossed bright spring green background. LOVE it!

• Gina K Peaceful Poinsettias Embossing Folder & Stencils
• Taylored Expressions Simple Strips Holiday
• Catherine Pooler Stone Blue & Dress Blues 
• Spellbinders Scenic Poinsettias 3D Embossing Folder

ATCAS #297 - Metallic

We'd like to see a metallic element on your card for the latest Addicted to CAS Challenge #297.

I used shimmer Iuile Shimmer Watercolors which you can find on Etsy.  They're amazing!

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Pinkfresh Studio Butterflies Hot Foil Plate
• Waffle Flower Sweet Birthday Sentiments
• Spellbinders Gold Glimmer Hot Foil
• Bristol Smooth 100lb
• Versamark
• Ranger Black Detail Fine Embossing Powder
• Iuile Watercolors:  Gold, Fuschia, Orchid, Lilac, Cobalt, Blue, N. Leaf

Birch Press Design - Henna Tattoo

My latest Birch Press Design card is inspired by henna tattoos.

CutCardStock - Lots of Lovely Gold

I have a CutCardStock project today. Head over to read more!

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Blank Cougar White A2 Folded Discount Card Stock 110lb base
• Classic Crest Patriot Blue Heavyweight cardstock
• Curious Translucent Clear cardstock
• DCS Gold Glitter Heavyweight 12x12 cardstock
• Pinkfresh Studio Lots of Love
• Pinkfresh Studio Curvy Leaves
• Pinkfresh Studio Daisy Wreath Hot Plate & Die
• Pinkfresh Studio Geo Blocks Hot Foil Plate
• Pinkfresh Studio Solid Hot Foil Plate
• Spellbinders Gold Glimmer Hot Foil
• Waffle Flower Nesting Rounded Rectangles
• Copics:  RV10, RV11, RV14, Y11, Y15, YG03, YG17

Crackerbox Stamps - CAS Sympathy

I'm up on the Crackerbox Stamps blog today.  There's a seasonal sale of 20% off everything in the flowers, spring and Easter categories.

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Crackerbox Stamps Peony Set of 2
• Crackerbox Stamps Heartfelt Sympathy
• Stampin' Up Linen Embossing Folder
• Catherine Pooler Party Dress & Tiara
• Zig Real Brush: 025, 050, 052, 200, 202
• Versafine Clair Nocturne

Birch Press Design - Folk Bird

I'm up on the Birch Press Design blog with a Scandinavian inspired card.

ATSM #486 - Make Your Mark

Come join us for the Addicted to Stamps & More! #486 Make Your Mark Challenge.  Did you know there are now descriptions on the blog better explaining the focus of each of our five challenge categories?  Be sure to check them out.

For my card I colored the Pinkfresh Studio Poinsettia Frame using Polychromos colored pencils. I'm hoping to continue to hone my skills.  I did use one of the PFS Poinsettia Frame layering stencils to sponge in the creamy edges.

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Pinkfresh Studio Poinsettia Frame Press Plate
• Pinkfresh Studio Poinsettia Frame Stencils (#7) Stone Blue
• Hero Arts Merry Christmas Messages
• Catherine Pooler Buttercream and Stone Blue
• Polychromos: 
• 107 cadmium yellow
• 109 dark chrome yellow
• 119 light magenta
• 121 pale geranium lake
• 128 Light purple pink 
• 129 pink madder lake
• 158 deep cobalt green
• 165 juniper green
• 168 earth green yellowish
• 170 May green
• 172 earth green
• 181 Payne’s grey
• 194 red violet
• 205 cadmium yellow lemon
• 217 middle cadmium red
• 225 dark red
• 267 pine green
• 272 warm grey III
• 274 warm grey V

Birch Press Design - Delicate Holiday Foliage

NOTE: As of 10/08/24, the Birch Press Design blog has been hacked/corrupted so you'll only find our creations on IG and FB until further notice.

I am really loving this particular design with it's soft colors and focal sentiment.  Just so pretty!

I've listed the products used below. 

• BPD Little Poinsettia Flowers
• BPD Floral Arch Contour Layers
• BPD Herbarium Plate Layer A
• BPD Glad Tidings
• Memory Box Delicate Pastel 6x6 Glitter Pad

Birch Press Design - Asian Inspired Thank You

NOTE: As of 10/08/24, the Birch Press Design blog has been hacked/corrupted so you'll only find our creations on IG and FB until further notice.

I saw an art print on Etsy that really stuck with me so much so that I created a card inspired by it.  

I've listed the products used below. 

• Birch Press Design Block Print Crane
• Birch Press Design Budding Twigs Contour Layers
• Birch Press Design Sugar Script Big Thanks
• Memory Box Nutmeg Forest 6x6 Cardstock
• Catherine Pooler Martini, Something Borrowed & Blackjack
• Lisa Horton Cloud 9 Solid Gold Pigment Ink
• Distress Oxide Candied Apple

Let It Snow

No snow to speak of around my neighborhood which is sad but also very okay.  I wouldn't mind some blue skies right about now tho.

I'm entering this in Color Throwdown #824 Black, White, Grey.

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Lawn Fawn Giant Let It Snow
• Lawn Fawn Snowflake Border
• Lawn Fawn Mini Showflakes
• Copic Opaque White

Birch Press Design - Pink and Gold Poinsettia

NOTE: As of 10/08/24, the Birch Press Design blog has been hacked/corrupted so you'll only find our creations on IG and FB until further notice.

Isn't this gorgeous?  I love all the gold--gold foil, gold watercolor paint, gold spatters.  Swoon! Of the metallics, gold is my elegant go to.  Adding some sparkle with glitter is always a plus.

I'm entering this in Christmas Kickstart #93 Anything Goes Christmas and As You Like It Gold, Silver or Glitter (and Why).

I've listed the products used below. 

• Birch Press Design Classic Poinsettia Contour Layers
• Birch Press Design Handwritten Merry Christmas
• Birch Press Design Floral Arch Contour Layers
• Birch Press Design Holly Sprig Contour Layers
• Memory Box 6x6 Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad
• Catherine Pooler Party Dress & Rockin' Red
• Peerless Gold Watercolor Paint

Bright Poinsettias

I LOVE the Pinkfresh Studio Poinsettia Frame set!  I've been using it as is for letterpressing and hotfoiling but also masking off part of it to make a single border on a card.  I'll show those another day.

For this one I used the below inks.  You'll find the rest of the products listed at the bottom of this post.

• Catherine Pooler Oh Boy!, Something Borrowed, Bellini, Coral Cabana, Mandarin Spice, Buttercream, Lime Rickey, and Grass Skirt

I'm entering this in Jingle Belles Banner Holiday.  Isn't that banner gorgeous?

For my second card I hot foiled in gold then used shades of pink and green on the blossoms.  So very soft and pretty with just a bit of bling.

• Catherine Pooler Cotton Candy, It's a Girl, Be Mine, Buttercream, Tiara, Melon Ice, Lime Rickey, and Oh Boy!

I'm entering this one in Tic Tac Toe #261 (Poinsettia-Free-Stencil) and Stencil Fun November 2024 Challenge Make It Sparkle or Shine (optional).

The leftover hot foil I then reverse hot-foiled onto glossy photo paper that you get with printers.  Or at least back in the day it would come with printers.  I was so impressed with hot well the glossy paper did and will use it in the future for reverse hot foiling for sure.

I've listed the products used below.  You can find some of these products at the affiliate shops linked in the graphics. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

• Pinkfresh Studio Poinsettia Frame Press Plate
• Pinkfresh Studio Poinsettia Frame Stencils
• Pinkfresh Studio Holiday Foiled Sentiments 4
• Pinkfresh Studio Gold & Silver Metallic Pearls 
• Spellbinders Gold & Silver Glimmer Hot Foil