Blown Ink Technique

Hi!

A couple of months ago I ran a Children's Cards Class.  While a bit stuck for ideas for the class I decided to have a bit of a look on the internet.  My first stop was Ros Davidson's blog, as she is the queen of kid's cards. I didn't have to look far before finding these cards which became the inspiration for my class cards.

Don't they look fab!! I was really pleased with the bright rainbow effect. I made two cards using the technique, as it was so much fun.

The sentiment is from the retired I Dig You stamp set.  I kept it nice and simple so it didn't detract from the ink rainbow.

An old favourite, Sassy Salutations for the inside.

Here's the two cards side by side.  I love how you can do the same thing but get totally different results each time.

Stamps: I Dig You (retired), Sassy Salutations
Ink: Pacific Point, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Gumball Green, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie
Cardstock: Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Other: Circle Punches, Straw

Bye for now,

Tina

Farewell I Dig You

Hi!

It was a bit of a sad day when I spied I Dig You on the Retiring List.  It's my go to stamp set for cards for little boys.  Thankfully I've seen the upcoming catalogue and there's plenty to replace it, so I wasn't too sad for long.

I made this card as a sample for my Stamping Ladies to make last month.  I had to confess to them that I'd made it with a purpose in mind, as Hudson had been invited to his friend's birthday party and I needed a card for that.  They didn't mind too much I hope!

The card also used some retiring colours - Not Quite Navy and Riding Hood Red. I will miss those colours, but probably not for too long as there are some gorgeous new colours being released with the new catalogue.

The packing paper that comes with Stampin' Up! orders is so handy when you realise that you don't have any wrapping paper.  I'm not really a wrapping paper person as I think it is really wasteful, but using the packing paper is upcycling, so I'm OK with that. Of course it has to be stamped to match the card.

Stamps: I Dig You
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Riding Hood Red, Gumball Green
Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Riding Hood Red, Gumball Green, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Other: Paper Piercer, Piercing Mat, Essentials Paper Piercing Pack

Bye for now,

Tina

JAI #154: Just Add A Pop Up Card

Hi!

This week at Just Add Ink Delys has challenged us to make a pop up card.  What fun! When I read this I had an idea pop into my head straight away (pun intended!). I'm pleased to say that my card turned out exactly as I'd planned.

Pop up cards scream kids to me, so I just had to use the I Dig You stamp set. It was perfect for the card I had in mind.  I created the sun shape by punching the medium sized scallop circle punch once and then inserting it again slightly rotated and punching again. Easy!

I created the background by tearing the cardstock and layering it to create mud and grass.  Love the effect it gives! The diggers are layered over the top using Dimensionals.

Here's the inside - the diggers pop up off the page when the card is opened.  Funnily enough, I was in an op shop last week and found a book on making pop up cards.  I didn't buy it, but I did sneak a peek inside.  Did you know there are around 7 different ways to make a pop up card??

The method I used was to cut two parallel slits where I wanted each digger to be.  I then folded each strip in the opposite direction to the rest of the card. The diggers were adhered to one side of the square created by this method.  If you don't want to cut your base cardstock you could just make a square with a strip of cardstock and adhere that to your base and pop up element.

I cut each of the strips at different lengths so that one digger would sit a little behind the other.

I had so much fun making a pop up card, something I will definitely try again in the future!

Stamps: I Dig You
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso
Cardstock: Early Espresso, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Other: 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1"Circle Punch, Paper Snips, Dimensionals

See you over at Just Add Ink!

Bye for now,

Tina

Just Add Ink #136: Just Add Kids!

Hi!

It's Friday!!!!  Delys has come up with a fab challenge for us at Just Add Ink this week - Just Add Kids!  It's especially good timing for myself and Christine, as our youngest boys both had birthdays this week so we were able to kill two birds with the one stone.  Brilliant!

My little man Hudson is severely vision impaired and so I incorporated a lot of textures and contrasts into this card for him.  Basic Black and Daffodil Delight provide a strong contrast in colour for him. The bottom Daffodil layer has been embossed using the Chevron embossing folder for a bit of texture.  The 5 is cut from chipboard so it is raised from the card.  I painted it with crackle paint for a bit of added texture for his little fingers to find!

I pierced around the two Window Frame Framelits, although in hindsight I should have pierced from the back so he could feel the bumps more.  The truck is in two layers, popped up on Dimensionals, and the wheels have been covered in Crystal Effects for a bit more texture.  The card took a long time to make, but I'm very pleased with the outcome!

Another truck on the inside.  Yellow doesn't have much contrast on white, so I stuck with black and white for the inside.

I hope you can play along with us at Just Add Ink this week.  If you don't have a kid's birthday coming up, make a card anyway - they're always handy cards to have in the stash for when your children forget to give you the birthday invitation until the night before the party (or even worse, on the day of the party!).

Stamps: I Dig You, Happiest Birthday Wishes (retired Hostess), It's Your Day (retired)
Ink: Black Stazon, Daffodil Delight
DSP/Cardstock: Polka Dot Parade DSP, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Whisper White
Other: Big Shot, Chevron Embossing Folder, Window Frames Framelits, Typeset Alphabet Dies, Piercing Tool, Piercing Mat, Festive Paper Piercing Pack, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Crystal Effects, Crackle Paint (non SU)

Bye for now,

Tina

Just Add Ink #124: Just Add Colour!

Hi!

Woot woot!  It's Friday again!  Is it your favourite day of the week too?  This week Just Add Ink are challenging you to create a project using the following yummy colour combination.

Isn't it just scrumptious!  I decided to make a card for a 2 year old boy as my children had been invited to a party.  Can't go past the I Dig You stamp set for a little boy!

And here's the inside of the card.  By all accounts the Birthday Boy loved it!

Does this colour combination inspire you?  It's a wonderful combo that works well for all kinds of cards.  Can't wait to see what you do with it.

Stamps: I Dig You
Ink: Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi, Early Espresso
DSP/Cardstock: Just Add Cake DSP, Marina Mist, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Other: Big Shot, Simple Letters Numbers Die, Dimensionals

See you over at Just Add Ink!

Bye for now,

Tina

Well Worn Digger

Hi!

Today's card is one that would be fantastic for a young boy's birthday.  I made this card as a sample for a card making session with my carer's support group.

We used some of the Well Worn DSP to provide a quick and easy grungy background for the main stamped panel.

We had a whole lot of fun making this card!

Stamps: I Dig You, Happiest Birthday Wishes (hostess)
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze
DSP/Cardstock: Well Worn DSP, Cajun Craze, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White
Other: Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch

Bye for now,

Tina