Pray for Orlando

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I almost feel helpless in times of tragic happenings in the world.  I saw a card drive opportunity and I hopped to it.. These are the cards I created #prayforpulse

The stamped cards come from a brand new release from The Joy Collection found at Brutus Monroe.  I used Altenew inks in several different ink collections.  The banner if from Banner Flags at Craftin Desert Divas.
 

 



Color Throwdown #ctd392

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I love to participate in Color Throwdown challenges.  It gives you a GREAT challenge!

 

I used Altenew Vintage Rose collection for my project.  It is Pinterest inspired.

 

The colors to work with are here

 

 

You can participate in the Color Throwdown here

 



Miss you using Penny Black and Altenew

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The moment I saw the Dandee stamp from Penny Black I just knew that I needed it.

 

Start off with your cardstock and using distress ink slowly (working from your mat to your cardstock), make circles to make a blended look.    I chose the Dusty Concord for the color.

 

I wanted a background look so using the Unity Stamp Company handwritten stamp.. Stamp this several times.  I stamped this by hand not suing much pressure.  I used the same dusty concord to ink the stamp and lightly make the impression on your card stock.  I didn't want this a heavy stamp, just a light background.

 

Take your Dandee stamp and place this where you'd like.  This is a larger stamp so the card base would need to be a larger size. 

 

I then took my Fancy stitched frames from Craftin Desert Divas and cut the oval.  Colored this with the Dusty Concord and stamped 'miss you' from the Altenew Painted Greetings collection.

 

For the finishing touch I took my gold shimmer spray and gave it a mist.  It is a gorgeous shimmer that can not be seen in a photo.

 

I hope this has sparked some creativity!

 

 

This card is entered into the challenge:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Penny Black - At All Sorts



Thinking of You

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Today I wanted to share a card I fell in love with.  I always joke PURPLE everything, but purple and gold make the most beautiful combo ever!!

 

Using the Sun Kissed Fleur Border & Corner (from Heartfelt Creations) stamped with distress embossing ink.. I took my gold embossing powder and then the magic formed. Wowza does it look beautiful.   I did a corner stamp on each side.  I then I took my card and Dusty Concord distress ink and inked up mostly the outsides making it lighter towards the center.

 

I adore butterflies, so I took the Botanical Wings stamp set out to make my butterfly.  Using the clear embossing and gold powder she took form.  Then I took my dabber and dusty concord and made near the body a darker purple.. fading to a lighter purple.  I put a little glossy accents on the body to make it shine.

 

I then took my stamp set from Altenew Painted Greetings (brand new release) and stamped thinking of you.

 

Adding a few sequins made this card one of my all time favorites.  It is so gorgeous in person.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope this has inspired you to be crafty! 

~Kara

 

This card is entered into the challenge:
Sparkle N Sprinkle - Anything Goes