Father's Day: Blues, Specs and Tie

One more sleep and it is Father's Day! I enjoyed creating my own background on this creation! Repeating a smaller image all over can achieve an interesting image. Moreover, with the versamark & distress inks technique can create a gradient of colours while resisting the image. The inlaid panel with the tie was an afterthought actually. I felt like I need to add some fun and we all know it is harder to embellish masculine cards than any other themed cards LOL. The sentiment was stamped on a piece of vellum to diffuse the intensity of the background.



xoxo,
Brian

Stitched rectangle dies is a must for any card maker!

I used a "charcoal" embossing powder by Recollections. I like how it is blacks and grays with a hint of sparkle.

Happy Dad's Day!--almost LOL

Supplies

dad's day	Simon Says Stamp STITCHED RECTANGLES Wafer Dies sssd111455 In Stitches	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Tumbled Glass	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Faded Jeans
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Chipped Sapphire	Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Watermark VM-001	Lawn Fawn 2.5 Inch Acrylic ROUND Grip Block with Grid	Lawn Fawn 1.75 Inch Acrylic ROUND Grip Block
Lawn Fawn 4 x 5 Inch Acrylic RECTANGLE Grip Block with Grid	Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS IBT40965	*American Crafts Zing! CLEAR Embossing Powder 27170	*American Crafts Zing! OPAQUE White Embossing Powder
Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 25 Sheets	Worldwin Papers 48 LB VELLUM 8.5 x 11 Paper 01197*	*Bazzill BLACK Prismatics Paper Pack Heavy Weight 8.5 x 11 Cardstock	WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack 118711 9 x 12
Ranger Inkssentials CUSTOM ORDER CRAFT SHEET SIZED BY THE FOOT Non Stick	ZIG Glue Pen FINE TIP Two Way Acid Free 00779	*Glue Arts GLUE GLIDER PRO PermaTac Adhesive Applicator	*Cuttlebug Die-Cut & Emboss Machine Provo Craft 2000293

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Challenges
Crafty Cardmakers - #141 For a Man or a Boy
The Pink Elephant - TPE303 Father's Day
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Favourite Technique or Product

Baby Boy

Hello everyone! I am very excited to share this cute baby shower card that I made for my program advisor at my university. She has been very helpful on my journey as a student. I do not have a lot of baby shower themed stamps or patterns so instead of buying new materials I decided to work with what I have. Once, she told me that she is having a baby boy I immediately thought about a blue and yellow colour combo. I've never blended ink like such (blue-highlighting the sentiment and yellow for the entire background), so it was definitely a new adventure for me! The trail of hearts were the finishing touches and I think it creates a visual trail to the main focal image, the super duper cute carousel! I hope you guys enjoy this as much as she did!

xoxo,

Brian

This image is one of my favourites from Lawn Fawn! Very versatile as it can be used for birthdays, baby showers or even a hello card!

The photo doesn't do it justice but I used a clear embossing powder on the hearts prior to die cutting it--I find it easier that way than die cutting and then heat embossing, especially on tiny pieces. The clear embossing powder added shine and texture.

The handwritten border sentiment was perfect for this creation!

A simple polka-dot patterned paper was the perfect choice for mat! It doesn't take away the beauty of the design of the entirety of the card.

Supplies

admit one	*Simon Says Clear Stamps HANDWRITTEN BORDERS SSS101387	admit one - lawn cuts	Simon Says Stamp MINI HEARTS SET Craft DIE S142
Simon Says Stamp STITCHED RECTANGLES Wafer Dies sssd111455 In Stitches	Memento TUXEDO BLACK INK PAD Full Size me-900	Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Watermark VM-001	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Tumbled Glass
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Scattered Straw	Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 25 Sheets	Copic SKETCH 72 PC SET D Markers DDDS72D	Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS IBT40965
Lawn Fawn 2.5 Inch Acrylic ROUND Grip Block with Grid	Lawn Fawn 4 x 5 Inch Acrylic RECTANGLE Grip Block with Grid	Ranger .5 Oz. MINI MULTI MEDIUM MATTE Glue Adhesive Paint INK41511	*American Crafts Zing! CLEAR Embossing Powder 27170
*Glue Arts GLUE GLIDER PRO PermaTac Adhesive Applicator	*Precision Heat Embossing Emboss Tool Gun Hero Arts PW200	*Cuttlebug Die-Cut & Emboss Machine Provo Craft 2000293	Ranger Inkssentials CUSTOM ORDER CRAFT SHEET SIZED BY THE FOOT Non  Stick

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Challenges
Crafty Cardmakers - #141 For a Man or a Boy

Hi Birdies!

Hello everyone! Happy Saturday! I posted this creation on my instagram a few days ago and as promised here it is on my blog. The stamp sets that I used for this cute and colourful card are now both retired (although, I think the floral set has a few left at www.lawnfawn.com). Speaking of the flowers, I love the set because of the various uses you can apply to creations. It can be used as a focal point, accent or as a border--just like what I did on this card. The berries and vines were stamped on top of the flowers after I coloured it, I just love the effect! The little birds are one of my favourite bird images from lawn fawn, I like how it is bigger than their usual critter images. I rarely put white specs on my critters but I was encouraged to put some this time and of course the rosy cheeks!!! A simple sentiment on fancy stitched frame balances out the intricate images.



xoxo,
Brian

A trio of hearts for extra love!

Is it just me or some of these flowers resembles cinnamon buns-LOL

HI

Supplies

Lawn Fawn STAMPtember Exclusive FEATHERED FRIENDS Clear Stamps LF787	Lawn Fawn PETITE FLORALS Clear Stamps	Lawn Fawn SOPHIE'S SENTIMENTS Clear Stamps	Lawn Fawn STITCHED LABELS Lawn Cuts Dies LF858
Memento TUXEDO BLACK INK PAD Full Size me-900	Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink HYDRANGEA INK035 Cold Hands Warm Heart	*Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad GREEN APPLE ink006	*Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad SCHOOLHOUSE RED ink001
*Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad KHAKI ink014	Copic SKETCH 72 PC SET D Markers DDDS72D	Lawn Fawn 2.5 Inch Acrylic ROUND Grip Block with Grid	Lawn Fawn 1.75 Inch Acrylic ROUND Grip Block
Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 25 Sheets	*Maya Road TIRAMISU Twine Cording TC2444 Striped String 2013 Light Tan	*Glue Arts GLUE GLIDER PRO PermaTac Adhesive Applicator

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