Bit by Bit of Designpaper #6 | VIDEO |Lawn Fawn | My Favorite Things

Today I am sharing another card project I have made for the Danish Operation Write Home - Operation Skriv Hjem. 

If was for a card serie called "Bit by Bit of Designpaper" where I focused on using some of the 12 x 12 designpaper you never get around to use. Perhaps the pattern is too busy, maybe the colours aren't you anymore or perhaps there is only a big image in one of the corners. 

Doing a video on this came around as I was contacted by a follower of Operation Skriv Hjem, who asked if I could give any advice on how to use designpaper with busy patterns or multicoloured patterns. Then I thought it was so much easier to do a video where I could show this. The advice is quite basic but works. I got my advice back in the days from Kristina Werner and it is worth sharing.

Today I am showing you one of these cards and of course also the video. 

It's hard to see on this photo but behind the LOVE there is a heart shaped raised diecut. The next photo shows it better. 

The sentiment and pink heart have been added a layer of Glossy Accents.

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The big heart is popped up using 3D squares. Underneath I have let the pink matte show through. 

I have lastly added a few drops of Nuvo Crystal. These are wonderful to work with and you can make any size you want. Just have to remember to let them dry over night. 

Wishing you a crafty weekend,

Pia


Puppy pic of the day - soon she will too big for this

If you are interested in the supplies I've used - they're listed below.

Click on the letters below the thumblink images to find where to shop: Hobbyboden.dk (HB), Simon Says Stamp (SSS), Original brand/manufacturer (OB) or other etc. This is a kind service to you as I do not earn anything by doing this. These are not affiliated links.

4CC White A4 Cardstock 250 gm2, 200 sheets Shop at: MISC	Create A Smile DOUBLE STITCHED RECTANGLES A6 Dies Shop at: HB | OB	Lawn Fawn SCRIPTY LOVE Lawn Cuts Die Shop at: HB | SSS	MFT STITCHED HEART STAX Die-Namics Shop at: OB
Tonic CARNATION PINK GLOSS Nuvo Crystal Drops Shop at: HB | SSS	Ranger "Glossy Accents" Shop at: HB | SSS	Ranger .5 Oz. MINI MULTI MEDIUM MATTE Glue Shop at: HB | SSS	Double sided tape 6mm (6x50m) Shop at: HB | MISC
3D Adhesive Squares 2mm Shop at: HB | MISC	Sizzix Big Shot Shop at: HB | SSS	Sizzix Magnetic Platform for Big Shot Shop at: HB | SSS	Sizzix DIE PICK Accessory Shop at: SSS
Tim Holtz Tonic GUILLOTINE COMFORT PAPER TRIMMER Shop at: HB | SSS	Martha Stewart Bone Folder Shop at: MISC

Bomb Diggity | CAS-ual Fridays Stamps | Ink Smooshing with Distress Oxide Inks

You are fabulous! What is not to like when you get a card saying so :)

It's also a fabulous day as it's my wedding day today and I am enjoying the day with hubby and our little pup Nelly in the family summer house on the Danish island Bornholm. One of my favorite places on earth. 

This stamp from CAS-usal Fridays are just perfect for brighten up the day for someone you care about. 

I have used the Ink Smooshing technique to create this card. This also gave me a perfect excuse to play with my Distress Oxides. 

I honestly admit that this is one of the first times using them and they still haven't won me over. Sorry! But I am just not so fond of the chalky look they give. Maybe one day I will see the light. 

Just look at this fabulous embossing powder result! I have used super fine embossing powder which in my opinion gives a better result when working with sentiments. 

But it is also important to remember to use an anti-static powder tool before heat embossing. So you avoid getting stray powder everywhere you don't want it. 

Hey you, yes you, reading my blogpost :) 

I just want to tell you that you are fabulous! Don't forget it. If someone tells you otherwise, then ignore them :)

Hugs,

Pia


The Nelly puppy pic of the day - garden day with me and hubby.

If you are interested in the supplies I've used - they're listed below.

Click on the letters below the thumblink images to find where to shop: Hobbyboden.dk (HB), Simon Says Stamp (SSS), Original brand/manufacturer (OB) or other etc. This is a kind service to you as I do not earn anything by doing this. These are not affiliated links.

4CC White A4 Cardstock 250 gm2, 200 sheets Shop at: MISC	MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Shop at: HB | SSS	Lawn Fawn STAMP SHAMMY Cleaner Shop at: HB | SSS | OB	Cas-ual Fridays BOMB DIGGITY Clear Stamps Shop at: SSS | OB
Create A Smile DOUBLE STITCHED RECTANGLES A6 Dies Shop at: HB | OB	EK Success POWDER TOOL Shop at: HB | SSS	VersaMark Watermark/Embossing ink pad Shop at: HB | SSS	Ranger Embossing Powder SUPER FINE WHITE Shop at: SSS
Heat Gun Shop at: HB	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad PICKED RASPBERRY Ranger Shop at: HB | SSS	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad WILTED VIOLET Ranger Shop at: HB | SSS	Ranger Inkssentials MINI MISTERS Set Shop at: HB | SSS
Craft Foam WHITE 2mm (Mos Gummi) Shop at: SSS	Scrapbook Adhesives E-Z RUNNER PERMANENT Shop at: OB | MISC	Sizzix Big Shot Shop at: HB | SSS	Sizzix Magnetic Platform for Big Shot Shop at: HB | SSS
Tim Holtz Tonic GUILLOTINE COMFORT PAPER TRIMMER Shop at: HB | SSS	Martha Stewart Bone Folder Shop at: MISC

Christmas Mail | Create A Smile Stamps | WOW Embossing Powder

What is not to like about heat embossing techniques! For this Christmas card I have combined the untraditional colours navy blue, gold and white and it gives a clean and fresh look. 

As usual we are sharing some Christmas Card inspiration over at Operation Skriv Hjem (Danish Operation Write Home).

I used the MISTI to stamp the sentiment. I did stamp twice with the VersaMark Embossing ink to ensure really good coverage on the navy blue cardstock. 

Before stamping I used my EK Success Powder Tool to remove any static and grease fingerprints from the cardstock. By doing so I got a really good result with both the WOW gold and Ranger's Super Fine White.

Because of the texture surface of the cardstock I do get a "broken" coverage of the heat embossing. But I just think it gives the card character.

This is all from me today, 

Pia


Todays puppy pic of Nelly - Selfie time :)

If you’re interested in the supplies I’ve used – they’re listed below. 

Click on the letters below the images to find where to shop: Hobbyboden.dk (HB), Simon Says Stamp (SSS), Clearly Besotted Stamps (CBS), Original Brand/Manufacturer (OB), Other (MISC) etc. This is a kind service to you as I don't earn anything by doing this.

4CC White A4 Cardstock 250 gm2, 200 sheets Shop at: MISC	LH Cardstock 12x12" NAVY nr.30 Shop at: MISC	Majestic 120g GOLD LIGHT SHIMMER cardstock Shop at: HB | SSS	Elizabeth Crafts DOUBLE SIDED ADHESIVE ROLL 6" (152 mm) Shop at: HB
MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Shop at: HB | SSS	Lawn Fawn STAMP SHAMMY Cleaner Shop at: HB | SSS | OB	Create A Smile DOUBLE STITCHED RECTANGLES A6 Dies Shop at: HB | OB	Create A Smile FESTIVE FOLIAGE Clear Stamps Shop at: SSS | OB
Create A Smile CHRISTMAS SURPRISE Clear Stamps Shop at: OB	Simple and Basic DOUBLE PIERCED RECTANGLE Die Set Shop at: HB	EK Success POWDER TOOL Shop at: HB | SSS	VersaMark Watermark/Embossing ink pad Shop at: HB | SSS
WOW Embossing Glitter METALLIC GOLD SPARKLE Shop at: HB | SSS | OB	Ranger Embossing Powder SUPER FINE WHITE Shop at: SSS	Heat Gun Shop at: HB	Fun Foam WHITE 2mm (Mos Gummi) Shop at: SSS
My Stick Permanent tape runner Shop at: OB | MISC	Sizzix Big Shot Shop at: HB | SSS	Sizzix Magnetic Platform for Big Shot Shop at: HB | SSS	Tim Holtz Tonic GUILLOTINE COMFORT PAPER TRIMMER Shop at: HB | SSS
Martha Stewart Bone Folder Shop at: MISC