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#GDP348 IS A CASE CHALLENGE

For this week’s challenge, I decided to copy the layout and edit the colours and products. I am featuring the Texture Chic Suite this week and my goal is to bring the products and the challenge together.

CASE = Copy And Selectively Edit

I hope you let me know how well you think I achieved this goal.

As I copied the elements of the layout, I was very pleased by the way each of the layers came together – Petal Pink card base, DSP, Soft Suede layer, Basic White layer and a 2-1/4″ square of DSP.

Then I stamped the Petal Pink floral image and stamped the Soft Suede detailed image before cutting the three flowers using the coordinating die.

I added three die cut floral elements to the pink flowers.

Each flower was given a little bit of a ‘scrunch’ before I placed a Stampin’ Dimensional to the back and adding it to the DSP square.

The final step was to stamp the greeting on the front and the floral outline on the card insert and envelope.

I am so happy with the way this card looks. What do you think?

A little later today I will share my Colour INKspiration project.

Until then, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

Product List
Chic Dies
[158815]
$65.00
Paper Snips
[103579]
$19.25
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TUESDAY IS ALL ABOUT TECHNIQUES

Today’s technique is inspired by the amazing Frenchie Stamps. It is the Peel Back Technique and I love it!

THis is the card that Frenchie shared and convinced me to give the technique a try.

May be art of outdoors and palm trees

This week I am featuring the Texture Chic Suite and used some of the Designer Series Paper for the peeled back reveal.

Instead of stamping on the DSP, I stamped some of the leaf images across the Basic White panel.

My first step was the create the peeled back section on the white panel.

After peeling back the cardstock I cut away half of the section to reduce the size of the scroll.

To secure the rolled back scroll, I used Multipurpose Glue.

The next step was to stamp the leaf images in Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen and Mango Melody.

I stamped the sentiment and cut it using one of the Stylish Shapes Dies. A piece of the DSP was cut with a larger die from the same set. I trimmed the top edges, at different angles, to layer them on the card front.

To finish the card, I die cut a leaf outline and added it to the card.

I can think of so many ways to use this new technique and look forward to using it again and again.

Tomorrow I have two projects for you. One is for the Global DEsign Project challenge and the other for the Colour INKspiration Crew projects.

Until then, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

Product List
Chic Dies
[158815]
$65.00
Paper Snips
[103579]
$19.25
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THIS IS MY WEEKEND WRAP UP

As Monday rolls around again, I find myself a little behind again.

NOTE TO SELF: Time to get my schedule back on track!

On a Saturday and Sunday, I would normally post my #simplestamping Saturday projects and then my Step It Up Sunday cards. Monday is meant to be Memories on Monday. My goal is to return to program scheduling next week.

Today, I will share my weekend projects with you.

This week, I am featuring the Texture Chic Suite Collection.

Let’s start with the simple.

Oh yes – this one’s definitely an example of #simplestamping. Two stamps and one colour on a notecard and envelope.

For the second card, I used the shell die from the Chic Dies to cut out three of the two step stamped images. The lighter layer uses a stamped off Petal Pink image.

I used my Bone Folder to give each shell a little bend before placing Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back of each shell. The shells were layered and bent to create the curved shape.

The greeting was stamped directly on to the card front.

For the third card, I used some of the Texture Chic 12″x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper.

I introduced Soft Suede to the Petal Pink ink for the shells.

For all cards, I have been partially stamping the ridged shell image inside the card and on the envelope.

This card has loads of elements. The front of the card has a full panel of DSP and a layer of Distressed Gold 12″x 12″ Specialty Paper.

I added Adhesive Sheet to the back of some DSP before die cutting the lattice shape. After I removed the backing paper, the lattice was easily attached to the Distressed Gold panel.

A length of Petal Pink ribbon, from the Cotton Ribbon Combo Pack, was tied into a small, tight bow and then wrapped around the gold layer.

The shells were stamped using Soft Suede ink. Then I used Versamark to attach Heat & Stick Powder to small sections of the shells. After heating this powder, I was able to attach Gilded Leafing.

Each shell was given a little curve and the positioned on the front of the card.

A few more products and tools meant that I could step up my original cards.

I am so pleased with these cards. Let me know which one is your favourite.

Tomorrow is Technique Tuesday and I look forward to sharing one with you.

Until then, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

Product List
Chic Dies
[158815]
$65.00
Heat Tool
[129056]
$53.00
Paper Snips
[103579]
$19.25