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Blessings of Home and the Watercolor Pencils

Hello!  I hope this post finds you well.  I'm using the Blessings of Home stamp set and the Flowers of Home dies.  You can purchase this as the Blessings of Home bundle with a savings of 10%.  This is a gorgeous bundle, but I'm afraid I haven't used it very much.  I was looking through a drawer in my stamp room recently.  I hate to admit that it had become more of a junk drawer and that's why I couldn't find a certain item.  I had pulled out a lot of the "stuff" and I found this image stamped and cut out in the drawer.  I needed to make a card, so I decided to use it.

Blessings of Home  Timeworn Type 3D EF  Watercolor Pencils 1 and 2  Stylish Shapes dies  White Glittered Organdy Ribbon  2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

I normally would pull out my blends to color the image, but I decided on a whim to try out my Watercolor pencils.  We have an original pack of Watercolor Pencils and a newer Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2.  I used some from both of the packs.  To color this image I used Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, and Rich Razzelberry from Assortment 1.  From Assortment 2 I used Flirty Flamingo and Night of Navy.  After coloring in a section, I used a Blender Pen to soften and blend the colors.  I think it turned out quite well for me.

Blessings of Home  Timeworn Type 3D EF  Watercolor Pencils 1 and 2  Stylish Shapes dies  White Glittered Organdy Ribbon  2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds  Close Up  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

The base of the card is Pear Pizzazz cut to 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and folded in half.  The Polished Pink layer measures 3 7/8 x 5 1/8.  The Basic White layer is 3 3/4 x 5.  Send the white layer through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine with the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder.

Glue the white layer to the Polished Pink layer.  Near the bottom of the these layers add a length of the White Glittered Organdy Ribbon.  I tape mine to the back of the layers with scotch tape.  Then glue the layers to the base of the card.

Add the flowers that were cut out with the Flowers of Home dies with dimensionals in the center.

The saying is from the Potted Geraniums stamp set.  Stamp in Pear Pizzazz and a white scrap.  Cut this out with the Stylish Shapes dies.  Add toward the bottom of the flowers.  Attach a bow made from the ribbon with a glue dot.

Embellish with the 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds.

Blessings of Home  Timeworn Type 3D EF  Watercolor Pencils 1 and 2  Stylish Shapes dies  White Glittered Organdy Ribbon  2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds  Inside of Card  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

Here's how I finished off the inside of the card.  The saying is again from Potted Geraniums.  The image is the smaller flower stamp.  Stamp in the corner in Memento ink.

Blessings of Home Card  Timeworn Type 3D EF  Watercolor Pencils 1 and 2  Stylish Shapes dies  White Glittered Organdy Ribbon  2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

I know that I put off using the image because of the coloring.  I have enjoyed learning to use the blends.  I know that would be fun.  For some reason I've put off using the watercolor pencils.  A friend of mine, Cindy, gave me a great pencil sharpener.  I had watched Patty Bennett using colored pencils.  These two people inspired me to try them.  It was a lot of fun.  The Blender Pen smooths out and softens the colors.  I think I did all right!  I also used the pencils in one of my recent posts on the Christmas Barn.  To see that post, go here.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Blessings of Home Card  Timeworn Type 3D EF  Watercolor Pencils 1 and 2  Stylish Shapes dies  White Glittered Organdy Ribbon  2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds Shown with Stamp Set  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

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Hope & Prayer with Texture Chic Designer Series Paper

I just recently got the stamp set Hope & Prayer.  It's on page 71 of the annual catalog.  This is a great set for a religious card.  I think it would be good for a sympathy card as well.  

Hope and Prayer  Texture Chic DSP  Simply Elegant Trim  Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels  Stylish Shapes dies  Metallics Embossing Powders  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

For this card I also used the Texture Chic Designer Series Paper.  I don't use gold very much, but I really do like how this card turned out.  I used a base of Thick Basic White 4 1/4 x 11.  Score at 5 1/2 and use a Bone Folder to burnish the fold.

Cut the DSP to 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.  Glue to the front of the card.  I like to use glue because it has a little give to it, but not for long.  This paper will cover the entire front of the card.  If you end up with a little white from the base showing, just trim it off.  Cut off any extra you might have with paper snips.  If you turn to the back and cut it seems easier for me.

Hope and Prayer  Texture Chic DSP  Simply Elegant Trim  Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels  Stylish Shapes dies  Metallics Embossing Powders  Close Up of Card  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

For the saying stamp on Basic White with Versamark.  Before stamping use an Embossing Buddy over the surface to remove static.  SU does sell this item in the July-December Mini on page 49.  It's part of a kit called the Embossing Additions Tool Kit.  Use the Gold EP that's part of the Metallics Embossing Powders.  Our Heat Tool is used to melt the powder into beautiful gold.  At the same time stamp and emboss the dove.

Cut the saying out with the Stylish Shapes dies.  Cut the larger fatter banner at the same time using a different print from Texture Chic.  Fussy cut the dove with paper snips.

Hope and Prayer  Texture Chic DSP  Simply Elegant Trim  Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels  Stylish Shapes dies  Metallics Embossing Powders  Close Up  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

Cut the banner from the DSP in half.  To make the banner appear longer glue the banner parts on each side of the circle.  I used the lines on my Grid Paper to make sure the sides are straight.  You might even trace the sides of the banner on the back of the circle before you cut it.  Add to the card near the bottom of the card.  Use dimensionals or Foam Adhesive Sheets to add the circle and banner.  Did you know that you can cut the foam sheets with dies.  I cut the next smallest circle from the foam for this purpose using the Stylish Shapes.

The gold trim is from the Simply Elegant Trim from the annual catalog.  I put a glue dot right above the circle and looped the trim back and forth using the glue dot to hold it.  Use a dimensional and glue dots to add the dove.

Complete the card with some of the Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

Hope and Prayer Card Standing  Texture Chic DSP  Simply Elegant Trim  Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels  Stylish Shapes dies  Metallics Embossing Powders  Jo Anne Hewins  Luv 2 Create

 

Gold embossing is a technique that I don't use that often.  Every time, though, it's like magic.  Why don't I do that more???  I think I'll make a few more of these cards.  It's really pretty and it's not that hard to do.  Thanks for stopping by today.  I appreciate it!

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Angels of Peace Fun Fold

I love the angels in the Angels of Peace stamp set found on page 42 of the August-December Mini Catalog for Stampin' Up!  I used this stamp set for my addition to the Tutorial Medley group for October.  Here is my card.

October Tutorial Medley Angels of Peace Card with Belly Band  Ornate Layers dies  Ornate Frames dies  Harvest Meadow DSP  Jo Anne Hewins

Although I love angels, I did have a little trouble making a card using this set.  I do love this one and I've seen others on Pinterest that have my juices going!

This card uses the Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper, the Ornate Layers dies, and the paper piecing technique.

Here are all the measurements and directions.

Angels of Peace

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Angels of Peace (156365)

Cardstock: Misty Moonlight (153081), Basic White (159276), Soft Suede (115318)

Ink: Memento Black (132708), Misty Moonlight (153118), Petal Pink Combo Blends (154893)

Tools & Accessories: Ornate Frames dies (150664), Ornate Layers dies (152726), Snips (103579), Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack (153620), Adhesive Sheets (152334), Foam Adhesive Sheets (152815), Tear & Tape (154031), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Bone Folder (102300)

Designer Paper: Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper (156494)

Measurements:

Card Base: Misty Moonlight, score at 2 1/8 from each side, Misty Moonlight 1 x 10 for belly band

Cardstock #2: Basic White 3 ½ x 5 for frame, 2 ¼ x 3 5/8 for angel, scrap for sentiment

Designer Paper #1: 2 pieces of Misty Moonlight 2 x 5 3/8, scraps of blue and bumblebee for paper piecing

Instructions:

Score and fold card base 2 1/8 from each side. Use Bone Folder to burnish folds. Add the 2 pieces of Harvest Meadow DSP to each panel of the outside of the card.

Stamp the angel on the 2 ¼ x 3 5/8 piece of Basic White in Memento Black ink. Stamp the angel again on the Moonlight designer paper and on the Bumblebee designer paper (wings) and on a scrap of Soft Suede (hair). Place some of the Adhesive Sheets to the backs of these pieces of designer paper. That will turn your pieces into stickers.

Carefully cut with snips the areas of the paper for the dress, bird, hair, and wings. Remove the backing and add to the angel. Cut right on the line or just outside. It will look great because you also have the lines from the original angel. Color the skin areas with the Light Petal Pink Blend.

Cut the fancy frame from the other piece of white using the Ornate Layers dies.

Add the angel rectangle to the fancy frame using a piece of the Foam Adhesive Sheet. Add the twine from the Flowers for Every Season around to the back of the angel. Make a bow from the twine to add later.

Stamp the sentiment in Misty Moonlight on a scrap of white and cut out using the Ornate Frames dies. Add a thin strip of Foam Adhesive Sheet to the top and bottom of the sentiment and add to the bottom center of the angel.

Add the bow with a glue dot.

Bend the band around the card making sure that the band can be pulled off and on the card. Adhere the band ends together with Tear & Tape. Adhere the angel piece to the band. Again, use Tear & Tape to the band. Use the design of the frame to help determine the center of the angel piece. You want it to be centered on the card front.

To download this tutorial Download October Tutorial Medley Angels of Peace.

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September Tutorial Medley Angels of Peace with Belly Band  Ornate Layers dies  Ornate Frames dies  Harvest Meadow DSP  Jo Anne Hewins

September Tutorial Medley Angels of Peace Inside of Card  Ornate Layers dies  Ornate Frames dies  Harvest Meadow DSP  Jo Anne Hewins

September Tutorial Medley Angels of Peace  ornate frames dies  Ornate layers dies  Harvest Meadow DSP  Paper Piecing by Jo Anne Hewins

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September Tutorial Medley Angels of Peace  Belly Band  Ornate Layers dies  Ornate Frames dies  Harvest Meadow DSP  Jo Anne Hewins

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Nature's Harvest and a CASE of the Mini Catalog page 54

Whenever I get one of those wonderful UPS boxes full of new stamp sets, dies, and embellishments, I go into full on shock.  I don't know how to describe the feeling, but I can't make anything.  I think it's too much stimulus.  One of the best ways for me to get out of that is to used my catalogs.  They are so full of beautiful samples.  With an idea already there, I find I can get the mojo going even if I do change a few things.  Today's card was inspired by page 54 of the August-December Mini Catalog.  Here is my card.

Nature's Harvest Card by Jo Anne Hewins

The base of this card is Bumblebee cut to 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and folded at 4 1/4.

Use the Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper to cut strips for the card front.  You'll need 5 patterns cut to 1 x 5.  Glue these to the card front.  Mine are leaning here and there for a little interest.

You'll need a piece of Basic White that measures 2 3/4 x 3 1/4.  Stamp the flowers from Nature's Harvest in Crumb Cake ink.  The saying, from the same set, is stamped in Misty Moonlight.  Add this panel a little askew with dimensionals.  Add about 4 inches of the Diamond Weave Ribbon along the lower edge of this panel.

Nature's Harvest by Jo Anne Hewins

I don't usually use retired items on my blog post, but the embellishments here are retired.  They were laying on my table and the blue looked so pretty.  Please forgive me.  I would say that the embellishments on page 55, the Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots would look great on this card!

Nature's Harvest Inside by Jo Anne Hewins

For the inside I stamped the largest flower image in Crumb Cake.

Nature's Harvest Card by Jo Anne Hewins

Thanks so much for joining me today.  This card is pretty simple.  I hope you try it.

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Facebook Live 8.20.2021 Delicate Dahlias for Sale-a-Bration

My Facebook Live was two days late, but here it is at last.  Thanks for being patient with me.  Today we are using the Delicate Dahlias stamp set.  This set is available for free with a $100 purchase during Sale-a-Bration in August and September.

DELICATE DAHLIAS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)

Isn't it a beautiful set?  Just wait until you see it in action.

I'm going to go ahead and post the video first and I'll details and more pictures following.

 

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Delicate Dahlias for Facebook Live 8.18.2021 by Jo Anne Hewins

For my first card, the base is Evening Evergreen 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and folded at 4 1/4.  The patterned paper is from the Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper.  It's cut to 4 x 5 1/4.  

I used Calypso Coral, Real Red, and Cherry Cobbler for my flower.  I show you how I did it on the video.  For the leaves use Pear Pizzazz and Evening Evergreen.  The leaves and flower are cut out with our snips and added to the card with dimensionals.  The saying is on a 1/2 inch piece of Basic White scrap.  I used the Gold Shimmer Ribbon from the Mini catalog to tie a knot.  Add with glue dots.  Finish with some of the Gilded Gems.

I did show how to use the masking technique for the inside of the card.

Delicate Dahlias in Blackberry for Facebook Live 8.18. 2021 by Jo Anne Hewins

I just love the colors for this card.  I used Blackberry Bliss and Granny Apple Green.

Begin with a base of Thick Basic White of 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score and fold at 4 1/4.  Again I used the masking technique for this card.  

When creating your own background it's best to begin with your largest image and work down to the smallest.

Use the Scalloped Contours dies for the panel.

Finish the card with some of the Basic Rhinestones.

Delicate Dahlias by Jo Anne Hewins for Facebook Live 8.18.2021 Card

This is the last card.  The colors used are Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, and Granny Apple Green.

The base is Thick Basic White with the same measurements as the other cards.

The panel is cut from Fresh Freesia card stock.

And here are all three of the cards we made today.

Delicate Dahlias Trio for Facebook Live 8.18.2021 by Jo Anne Hewins

Thanks for your time today.  If you need any supplies for these projects, the links to my online store are below!

As a reward for a $50 purchase I will email you a compilation of around 20 tutorials by different demonstrators around the US.  You'll see lots of stamp sets and bundles featured with lots of styles from these demos.  These will be emailed after the 20th of the month.  These are quality tutorials from well known demonstrators!  Please use the Host Code VZZ6MJA9 if your order is under $150.

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