Happy New Year!
My first project of the year are these two cards that I have created for Kylie Bertucci's International Blog Highlights!
The theme, as always, is Thank You
Did you know that you can check out all of the thank you cards entered by papercrafters from all of the world by clicking on the banner below?
I've selected patterned paper with muted colours so that these cards could be suitable for those who perhaps don't like pastel or bright colours
My first card predominantly features the colour Gray Granite. The card base has been completely covered with Peony Garden Designer Series Paper - there is a feint pattern to it (you'll see it better in the image below).
I have added a circle (die cut from the Stitched Shape dies) fron another pattern from the same pack of DSP - the background colour is white and it has a floral pattern in Gray Granite. Underneath it is a Scalloped Circle (die cut from the Layering Circles dies) in Gray Granite.
I've added die cuts from the Forever Flourishing dies directly onto the circle. I've used Gray Granite, Whisper White and Vellum Cardstock for a nice mix of neutral colours and texture.
The sentiment is from the Prized Peony stamp set.
Happy New Year!
My first project of the year are these two cards that I have created for Kylie Bertucci's International Blog Highlights!
The theme, as always, is Thank You
Did you know that you can check out all of the thank you cards entered by papercrafters from all of the world by clicking on the banner below?
If you like my card, please vote for me - you can find more information on how to vote further down this page.
I've selected patterned paper with muted colours so that these cards could be suitable for those who perhaps don't like pastel or bright colours
My first card predominantly features the colour Gray Granite. The card base has been completely covered with Peony Garden Designer Series Paper - there is a feint pattern to it (you'll see it better in the image below).
I have added a circle (die cut from the Stitched Shape dies) fron another pattern from the same pack of DSP - the background colour is white and it has a floral pattern in Gray Granite. Underneath it is a Scalloped Circle (die cut from the Layering Circles dies) in Gray Granite.
I've added die cuts from the Forever Flourishing dies directly onto the circle. I've used Gray Granite, Whisper White and Vellum Cardstock for a nice mix of neutral colours and texture.
The sentiment is from the Prized Peony stamp set.
My second card features the colour Basic Gray. Like mt first card, the card base has been completely covered with Peony Garden DSP.
The stitched circle has a floral pattern with a background in white and Basic Gray flowers, underneath is a Scalloped Circle in Basic Gray.
For this card, I've used Basic Gray, Whisper White and Vellum Cardstock for the die cuts.
I picked up my pack of embellishments, whilst there are so many great options, the gold Gilded Gems were the perfect choice on this occasion.
The combination of grey and gold is just stunning, I'm so pleased Stampin' Up! added these to their embellishment offering as we were missing a metallic gold gem.
I've realised I'm fast developing a signature for my card designs. All of my cards have either a glossy, shiny or sparkly element. I just can't help it - it makes me happy!
I hope you have enjoyed looking at my two cards today! If you like my cards I would really appreciate you taking the time to vote.
To vote, please click the button below then scroll down Kylie's blog post until the gallery of cards appears.
Make sure you have a good look at all of the cards - to get a better closer look simply click on the image of the card and you will be taken to the creators blog.
You can place five votes so don't forget to use them all! All you have to do is click the heart in the top right hand corner on each card that you like.
The top ten winners will participate in a Blog Hop before the end of the month.
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Welcome to the Ink.Stamp.Share New Years Eve Blog Hop!
If you have arrived here from Cindy's blog, a very warm welcome to you!
I'd also like to shout out to my regular followers and those who have signed up recently - I hope you have a happy and healthy new year!
To view all projects in today's blog hop, scroll down this page until you find the 'Next' button - simply click this button to be taken to the next blog and then repeat until you end up back here again!
Alternatively, you can click each name under the Roll Call to check out all of the amazing projects!
I'm excited for 2021 but let's just reflect on 2020 for a moment.
It has been a year like no other any of us have ever known. It may have been some of the toughest times we've ever experienced but it is a shared experience that has affected every single person in the world.
There is hope for 2021 with vaccines starting (my father in law is having his today). It may take a while but it is a positive step forward.
It was the first lockdown that led me to restarting my blog papercraft journey and I'm thankful for that. I love how the blogging community comes together to collaborate and share. This hobby is wonderful and keeps me busy while I'm stuck at home.
Thank you Jo for hosting and organising the Ink.Stamp.Share Blog Hops, it is much appreciated and I am honoured to take part every month!
So my plan for 2021 is to continue blogging and sharing my love of Stampin' Up! products.
I've recently started a new job having been unemployed for a long time. I now have to find the balance between my career and my hobby. I plan on sharing projects at least twice a week, more if I possibly can. I also hope to add more YouTube tutorials but these will be on an ad hoc basis, as and when I have something extra special to share.
I like to set myself targets and I'm so happy to have exceeded them having reached 300,000 blog page views at the beginning of December and 10,000 YouTube views a few weeks ago - thank you so much ❤
I started my blog in 2014 but after a longer than intended 3 year break, I'm pleased to have been able to pick up where I left and continued to grow my subscribers.
Important news!
I'm also excited to share I've been developing a new format for my blog! The new format will look great on mobile devices as well as laptops and desktops.
There will also be some changes to my social media pages - possibly some user name changes, changing the branding and also my website links - please bear with me while this takes place.
Before I go, I'll run through how I made this card with you quickly.
I've splattered Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint on Basic Black cardstock and allowed it plenty of time to dry.
I die cut a rectangle using the Rectangle Stitched dies and have added Happy New Year 2021, which has been die cut from Black Glitter Paper and Gold Foil Sheets using the Playful Alphabet dies. The Whisper White piece has been layered onto the cardbase with dimensionals.
Prior to die cutting the message, I added the Black Glitter Paper and Gold Foil Sheets to foam sheets so that the letters and numbers were raised. I drew faint pencil lines to make sure the letters were straight.
My OCD is not at all happy with the centering, it is not as simple as starting in the middle and working your way out as the letters and numbers are all different widths! If you have a tip to share - please do!
Happy New Year to you and your families - here's hoping for a better 2021!!
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