Lovely as A Tree Card with Subtle Shimmer

Here's another card made with our oldest and most beloved stamp set, Lovely as A Tree.  We made this one at my holiday cards class at our Forsyth Library last Saturday.  I designed this one to be versatile enough to cover Christmas or most any winter occasion, just by changing the message inside.  This would be a good masculine birthday card, too.  It doesn't have to be necessarily just for winter, either.  We do have beautiful pine trees year round:)  I just think it has a wintery feel to it.

I stamped the tree onto Shimmery White CS, to give it a beautiful, subtle shimmer.  I cut the tree layer out with our Apothecary Accents framelits and attached it with Stampin' Dimensionals.  The ribbon is tucked behind it and wrapped around the embossed layer.

I really like adding tone on tone layers and used that technique again on this card.  To do this, I cut my top layer 1/4" smaller than the card base.  I chose a retired embossing folder to give added texture.  The final result is a beautiful card that is simple to create.

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Fall Frameable Project / Tips to Make It

I have been looking forward to sharing today's project with you.  This is what we'll be making at our Scraps and Prayers class on Oct. 14.  It starts with a 12 X 12" sheet of CS and then continues on with many layers of rich color and texture.  I love making projects like this one!  I decided to make it using the same colors as the banner (Oct. 23 Blessings and Banners class) and the wreath (Sept. club) I've made, so they could all be used together to decorate for the season.

Tip:
Would you like the perfect frame for this project?  Get a frame called a Record Album Frame.  It is the perfect size.  You can find them at most hobby and craft stores.  Watch for a sale and then stock up on a couple of frames.  If you like this project, you'll want to get a couple of extra frames, because I will be sharing 2 more ideas for Christmas frameable projects!!!

To cut out the 'thankful' lettering:
Place a layer of waxed paper OVER your CS and then make your 'sandwich' for the Big Shot.  It makes it much easier to get the letters off the thinlit.

Now that you've cut out your letters, you have to get them off the die.  See the holes in the die?  Use these to gently poke through with your paper piercer.  Then, turn the die over and carefully peel off your letters.  Be sure you peel off the waxed paper, too.

Lastly, use your paper piercer to poke out the extra spaces in the letters.  This tool makes the project a snap.  The dies also have lettering for 'merry' and 'love' in the package.  To order, use #132171.

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Fun on A Roll ... Washi Tape, Part 2

Today, I have more ideas for you to use in working with your Washi Tape.  I also have info on Product Bundles.  Who doesn't like a bargain?

Here's a fun little 3-D project you can make and decorate with Washi Tape.  I've used Washi Tape to decorate around the outside edges of empty button containers.  These would make cute little gift containers for a little surprise for someone special.

Here's another card using a couple of strips of Washi Tape.  I love my Smoky Slate.

This is a color story suggested from the Color Coach.

• Smoky Slate
• Daffodil Delight
• Whisper White 

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Watercolor On Canvas Tutorial

When planning my last workshop, I decided to use a product that is not new but often gets neglected.  I paired it with a new product that has mostly been overlooked in our Spring Catalog.  What did I use?  I dusted off my Watercolor Wonder Crayons and paired them with our new canvas sheets.  I loved the results.  This project is easy and fun and makes you really feel your artistic energies coming into play.

I also decided to use a color combo that I hadn't used for a long, long time --- Wild Wasabi and Marina Mist.  I really like how it all turned out.

 

I cut the oval canvas before I started coloring.  You could do it after, just as well.  I colored with Marina Mist, then Baja Breeze, then Wild Wasabi Watercolor Wonder Crayons. 

Using an Aqua Painter, I added quite a bit of water onto the canvas --- just brushing it on as with any water coloring project.  This blends your colors for your background beautifully.

As you can see, the canvas will curl when it's wet.  Don't worry about it.  Set it aside to dry or, if you're in a hurry, you can heat set it.  As with all water coloring, it will dry lighter.  If it's really wet, you can blot a bit with a paper towel.  If you blot, just be aware that it will dry even lighter because you're blotting away some of the color. 

When the canvas is completely dry, stamp your image using StazOn Ink.  I think the project works best with more of an outline stamp.  You can try different images and see what you think.

Now, why haven't I used these fabulous crayons for so long?  I have no answer other than it must be because we have so many fabulous products that I forget to play with some of them.  Do you have a product that you haven't used for a while?  Get it out, dust it off, and get busy!

I have more tutorials coming up, so be sure to check back to see what else I'll have to share with you.   

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