Sea Dreams Card

Hello Crafty Friends - Annie here with a fun and quick embossed mermaid card.

I used a Laser Cut Chipboard as my main focal point along 

with an inked background to create this card.

Let's get started.

I inked the chipboard mermaid with some Distress oxide in Blueprint sketch. I wanted to emphasis the silhouette but, I didn't want black. I then covered the inked mermaid with Ranger Clear embossing powder and heat set it. I set it aside to cool.

  

Next, I focused on the background. I used Strathmoore Bristol Smooth cardstock and several 

Distress Oxide inks in Blueprint Sketch, Wilted Violet, Broken China, Cracked Pistachio, Carved Pumpkin, Fossilized Amber and Worn Lipstick. To create a sunset. I set it aside to dry while I worked on the sentiment.

For the sentiment - I used a VersaMarker and traced the Cut Apart words from the Mediterranean Dreams Kit.  First, I used the Anti-Static bag and then trace the letters. I covered the letters in Ranger Clear embossing powder and heat set it. I set it aside to cool - while I cleared up my space to create the card. 

  

Now, I gathered all the components of the card. The embossed mermaid, the embossing sentiment, background panel, and a layering panel of dark blue cardstock. I start by adhering the background panel onto the blue cardstock panel. Next, I add both foam and liquid adhesive to the back of the mermaid. I center the mermaid making sure to get some of the sea and sky in her circle.

Then, I fishtail the sentiment banners and add some foam adhesive to the back of them and add them to the card panel.  

  

Finally, I added some Doodles Paper Playground Sparkle Blend: Tropical 

from the Mediterranean Dreams Kit to create a little bluff for the mermaid.

 I also added a few by the sentiment.

The card is now complete.

Materials Used:

Mediterranean Dreams Kit:

 Scrapberry Cut Apart Topper Sheet 2 Sentiment 

Doodles Paper Playground Sparkle Blend: Tropical

Laser-Cut Chipboard Embellishments: Mermaid

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink: Blueprint Sketch

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink: Carved Pumpkin

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink: Broken China

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink: Cracked Pistachio

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink: Fossilized Amber

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink: Worn Lipstick

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink:  Wilted Violet

Ranger Embossing Powder: Clear

VersaMarker Embossing Pen

Good-Bye Static! Anti-Static Pad

Thank you for stopping by the blog today - I hope you found some inspiration!

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Fun Folds Gojuss Cards - White Rose Crafts

Welcome back you Gorjuss humans!

Today I am sharing some fun fold cards that I made with the beautiful Santoro Gorjuss Tweed Craft Card Compendium - Makes 24 Card
The kit is wonderful and you can create lots and lots of cards. I did make a scrapbook layout and you can see that ——–> Here! 

I made some fun fold cards and I wanted to share how the project came together.

Video tutorial below.
Take two different card bases included in the kit

Make a diagonal cut across the card base. do the same to the second card base.

You should end up with two card bases as seen here.

glue down the two card bases, one on top of the other so that the paper opens as seen above.

I made a quick video tutorial for those who I have confused, LOL!

I then took a diecut also included in the kit and glued it down.

This is what it would look like.

Added a few hearts on the top layer

I used the left over pieces to make a second card. For this card I embellished the inside of the card and kept the front simple by adding a wood frame to it.

Closed Card

Open Card

Embellished inside

Front of the Cards

Inside of the cards

I hope I have inspired you a tiny bit. Remember to share your beautiful creations at the White Rose Crafts Gallery. Thank you so much for stopping by!

Supplies used: SANTORO GORJUSS TWEED CRAFT CARD COMPENDIUM –

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Additional project I’ve made with the beautiful Gorjuss Santoro collection.

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Kit Subscription:

https://whiterosecraftsllc.com/t/limited-edition-subscription-kits 

Sparkle Blend:

https://whiterosecraftsllc.com/products?keywords=Sparkle+blends

Wish List Wednesday

 Every crafter always has a little wish list of crafting supplies that they are dreaming of owning.  Even our Design Team has a short list of supplies they are wishing for, so we thought we would share our wish list with you and see if it sparks a little desire.

Let us know in the comments below what WRC supplies are on your Wish List Wednesday.

Alice in Candyland

Almost all of our team is drooling over this new Alice in Candyland paper collection from 13Arts.  The whimsical paper is simply gorgeous!

Paisley Peacock

The colorists on the design team are dreaming of coloring this Paisley Peacock stamp set from Crafter's Companion.

Afternoon Tea Card Kit

This A5 Card kit from Papermania is being absolutely drooled over by the team.  The Afternoon Tea card kit makes crafting just so easy.

Bellissima

The Seamstress on our team is wishing for the Bellissima ultimate Die cut and Paper Pack from Papermania.  This kit contains 48 die cuts and papers, letting you create anything you want.

Spring Bustling Collection

Spring may be over, but one of our team members is still wishing for the Spring Bustling paper pack from Craft O'clock.  These pastels pages can literally be used year round.

Nuvo Vintage Drops

Four of our Design Team Members want the full collection of the new Nuvo Vintage Drops.  They are just in love with how the matte Vintage Drops dry.

Precut Cards

One of our Design Team members is tried of card frame creating and just dreaming of a bunch of pre-made cards frames and coordinating envelopes for their personal stash.  This 6x6 Berry Blush card set is exactly what they are wishing for.

Bayou Backdrop

One of our Designers is just dreaming of this interactive background die set from LawnFawn.  The Boyou Backdrop die set is just so much fun with so many possibilities.

Let us know in the comments below or over on our Facebook Page what your Wishlist Wednesday is.  We are really curious to know what you are wanting!
 

July Sketch Challenge with Guest Designer Karen

Hello WRC Fans,

I must confess I am not always very good at following sketches or keeping a CAS design.  

I still follow the basic structure but my creativity tends to wonder from the path.  Even though I added more details and embellishments, the oval focal point is on the lower left with a sentiment and a vertical stripe.  

The proportions of the design look different as I used a square card base.  So don't feel too confined to follow a sketch challenge exactly.  Allow as much or as little as you need to guide your design while still allowing your originality to soar. 

I hope I have relieved some of the pressure you may have been putting on yourself to follow sketches and will join us for this months challenge. All the details can be found HERE.  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies: 
Butterflies 6x6" Paper Pad

Timeless Botanical Butterfly Stamp (Kaisercraft)

Magnolia Jane Clear Stamp Set - Only You (Heidi Swapp)

Butterfly Ephemera

Blue Gems

Other Supplies:
chipboard oval

ink pads  (blue / grey / black)
watercolor paints

paint brush
watercolor paper
paper doilie
lace trim
ribbon

Don't forget there is still time to join the Sketch Challenge ending on July 31st and you just might just win a $15 WRC e-gift card. Pop on over to our to the Facebook Gallery and share what you are creating with us.  Create a card, a scrapbook layout, a tag, mix media project, or even a piece of altered art. Just show us how us how you were inspired by the sketch. All the guidelines to participate can be found HERE.

Thanks for visiting!  Happy Crafting!

If you would like to see more of Karen's inspiring projects, visit her blog Art& Soul.