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I was really excited for this month's theme as I love the Hot Air Balloon Stamp Set & Coordinating Hot Air Balloon Dies.
For this card I wanted to use a simple watercolor wash technique for the sky. I used Azure Afternoon Ink and a Water Painter on Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper. I love how this paper gives the perfect watercolor look every time. I always like to start with clean water first and then add the ink randomly to give it areas of light and dark.
For the sky I also wanted to include some clouds that would fade a little in the background. To achieve this look I added a little ombre blending technique on Basic White Cardstock with Azure Afternoon ink and cut out multiple clouds. Because the blending goes from light to dark I was able to get some clouds with different ombre looks and I love how they each are different and when layered together look great.
To finish the card I added stamped and die cut balloons in Fresh Freesia, Berry Burst, & Bubble Bath. With a couple die cut flags in Lemon Lolly & Daffodil Delight.
I hope you enjoyed seeing my card and being inspired to try creating your own Up In The Air Creation. I would love to see what you come up with. Please tag me in any social media post #creativechelsey
Make sure to
also see what everyone has created this month. Start with my video below and
then use the links found in the description box on YouTube to watch the rest.
See what the COLLABORATION TEAMS created ( #SLCTMay2024 )
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With the template this month you can make 8 handmade
cards with 2 sheets 12” x 12” pattern paper.
The layout is perfect for these monochromatic cards using
the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper.
This paper is continuing into the new Annual Catalog that
you can now order from- Yay! If you don’t have your copy yet, please request
one with this link in the top right corner and I will send it out as soon as
possible. https://forms.gle/nYi1pk2Vdb4ZaCUb7
I wanted to keep these cards nice a simple with a large
greeting & a fancy bow. I like how these two elements don’t over power the
beautiful patterns in the paper. The greeting is from a retired set called
Seriously The Best. It is one of my favorites when I need a nice large
sentiment.
The bow is made with the Silver & White Sheer Ribbon.
It is a double bow and really easy to make.
As a part of her collab team, I get a sneak peek at her
templates and then get to design and share my cards with you. To see close up
images of these cards you can visit my blog creativechelsey.com
1- Take 24" of Ribbon in your hand and start with about 5" of ribbon as a tail holding it with your thumb against your middle finger. Stretch you pointer finger and middle finger to create the width of the bow.
2- Wrap both fingers with ribbon, two times. Ending with the ribbon on the same side as the loose end.
3- Continue with the same end you used to wrap around your fingers and thread it through the opening below the wrapped ribbons.
4- Pull it behind the wrapped ribbons. You will see a small look on top of your thumb.
5- Fold the end over your thumb and, thread it through this small loop. You will go from the bottom to the top of the loop only.
6- Pull tight and adjust to be in the center of the bow. All Done!
Today I will be using the last piece left
from the kit, the large white cardstock with two butterflies on it. We will be
using masking and stamp off stamp on techniques to get this kaleidoscope of
butterflies (isn’t that a beautiful name for a group of butterflies. I just
love it).
If this project inspires you to create something, I would
love for you to tag me in any social media post using @creativechelsey |
#creativechelsey or email me at chelsey@creativechelsey.com.
1- Trim off the foil edge so you Two Butterfly piece is
about 3 ½” x 4 5/8”
2- Create 3 masks with the Butterfly Die and Masking
Paper. This won’t be a perfect fit, but that is okay. Add them over the Lost
Lagoon & Beige Butterflies.
3- Stamp a Butterfly in Basic Gray above the Lost Lagoon,
and a Moody Mauve below the Beige.
4- Remove the Masks and add more color to the three solid
butterflies with Stampin Write Markers in Moody Mauve, Lost Lagoon, Basic Gray
& Crumb Cake.
Only use the three colors that are not the solid color of the
butterfly. You don’t need to fill in the entire butterfly leave a lot of white.
5- Add the Masks back to the butterflies. Stamp more
butterflies around using a Stamp OFF – Stamp ON technique to create lighter colors.
You can also use the Closed Wings Butterfly Stamp if you want. If you want to
add another Beige Butterfly you can use Crumb Cake with the stamp off – stamp on
technique.
Remove the maks.
6- Add some splatter if you want. I used Crumb Cake ink
in just a couple places.
7- Remove the center section of the butterflies with the
Label Die from the Thanks & Beyond Dies.
8- One the 2 ½” x 3” Basic Gray piece trace the outside
edge of the Label Die used to cut out the center section. Cut along the traced
line to get a slightly larger shape.
9- Add the butterfly center section over the Basic Gray
shape. Add the butterfly background to the Basic Gray 3 5/8” x 4 ¾” piece.
Add
the center section over the opening with dimensionals. Add everything to the cardbase with dimensionals.
10- Stamp your greeting on the White strip in Basic Gray
ink. Cut the ends to a fish tail shape. Add to the center of the label with
dimensionals.
11- Add your choice of embellishment, I used the Iridescent
Rhinestones because they are retiring and I love them!
I have also created a video walking you through each step.
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