Sunday, October 1, 2023

An Autumn Card From the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 544

 Using the AHSC 544 sketch I decided to make an autumn card for a birthday in October. I made it with a rustic touch.

Here is the sketch:



Here is My Card:


Here is the How to Video:


For any of the supplies that I used, you can shop here


Thanks for stopping by!


XOXO
Dots




Sunday, September 17, 2023

"I'm Here For You"-A Card With Heart

 This this another combined challenge card with Color My Heart Color Dare and Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. The predominant color is Melon. I used Floral Notes Stamp set and Thin Cuts and the Cosette Cardmaking stamps and thin cuts. Accents with a gold marker were added.

This is my card:






Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 542:



Color My Heart Color Dare Challenge 565:



Cosette Cardmaking Stamps & Thin Cuts


Cosette Cardmaking Stamps & Thin Cuts

Floral Notes Stamp + Thin Cuts


Floral Notes Stamp + Thin Cuts



Supplies:

  1. Floral Notes Stamp Set and Thin Cuts
  2. Cosette Cardmaking Stamp Set and Thin Cuts
  3. Melon Cardstock
  4. Intense Black Ink Pad
  5. White Cards & Envelopes value pack

My How-To Video:




Thanks for coming by!

XOXO
Dots

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Combine Challenges- Make a Card and Watch What Happens!!!

 Combining Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 541 and Color My Heart Color Dare Challenge 564 produce this card: 

My Card


AHSC 541


CDC 564



My card was made with all discontinued products. It's important to use our supplies so instead of pulling out the new colors, I used my stash.
This is not a color combo I've used before so I stepped out of my box and I really like the look. It has a fall feel to me. The gold foil and purple shimmer trim added a bit of glitz. White embossing powder for the Happy Birthday sentiment popped!

The stamp set I used is 

Occasional Wreath Stamp + Thin Cuts




 How I cuts the pieces

Grape-cut 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Green Apple-cutx2 3/4 x 5 1/4
White Daisy-cut 5 1/4 x 2 1/4
Gold-cut 4 x 1
Nectarine-cut 3/4 x 3 3/4
Purple Shimmer trim-cut 3 3/4


How to video:




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XOXO
Dots






Sunday, September 3, 2023

Using the "Trapped Color" Embossing Technique to Make Cards

 Trapped color is a new to me technique that I decided to try, to my delight. It involves putting color down on cardstock. 

  • I used Distress Oxides and a rainbow colors in a diagonal on a piece of 4 x 5 1/4 white cardstock. 
  • I then took a detailed lacelike stencil and taped it over the color. 
  • Using my versamark ink pad I pressed it generously over the stencil being careful to not move the stencil at all. 
  • Carefully removed the stencil pulling the cardstock away and not brush it in anyway to disrupt the ink. 
  • I put it in my powder tray and generously sprinkled clear embossing powder over the entire card front.
  • Shake the cardstock to evenly distribute the powder
  • Shake the excess powder off onto the tray and return it to the jar.
  • Take a heater and completely melt the embossing grains till all the covered areas are shiny. 
  • Let oxide inks dry before taking Intense Black ink and a blending brush and go over the entire card front filling in the non embossed areas. 
  • Wipe off excess black ink.

Here is the result:  







Here are the 2 videos showing how to make these cards:

Stained Glass Card:


Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 540:




Thanks for Coming By!!!

XOXO
Dots




Sunday, August 20, 2023

Flowers Are Like Friends-An Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 538

  Here is another Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge for a super easy card to make using the Flowers Are Like Friends stamp set. Another versatile and easy to make card! This is challenge 538. I used an A2 card-5 1/2" x 4 1/4". After stamping the floral part of the set in Intense Black ink, I colored the flowers and grasses with the Tri-Blend Markers listed below.


Here is the sketch for the AHSC 538 

Here is my card 



A close-up of the card and Tri Blend Markers






Here is my How-To video on my Youtube.com/user/dotsscrapbooking





Supplies Used: 





Sunday, August 13, 2023

Card Challenge AHS 537 & Memory Lane Paper Scraps

 Here is another Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge for a super easy card to make using any coordinating 1" strips of paper. Versatile and easy makes for a perfect card!

AHSC 537 Sketch



My Card:


A super quick How-to video:




Stamp Set Used:

Flowers Are Like Friends 

Supplies Used:

 Thanks for coming by!!!

XOXO
Dots

Sunday, August 6, 2023

Cozy Up and the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 536 Card

 I made a card using the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 536 . The sketch is an easy one to recreate and can be used over and over for all types of cards.  


The papers, cardstock and embellishments I used were from the Cozy Up Collection.


Cozy Up Papers and Sticker Sheet

Cozy Up Dots

Cozy Up Coordinated Cardstock


My Card:


My video showing how it was made:




Supplies Used:

Gratitude Thin Cuts

Scalloped Circle Thin Cuts

Thanks so much for stopping by!
XOXO Dots


Sunday, July 2, 2023

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Beautiful Flowers and a Butterfly Make a Cheerful Card


 Using the Color Dare Challenge 552 and the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 528 I made a cheerful card with brightly colored flowers and a pretty butterfly. The flowers and butterfly came from the Daisy Meadow Stamp & Thin Cut set. The sentiment came from the stamp set in the Dream Maker Scrapbook Kit.











Supplies:

  1. Green Turquoise Blend
  2. Citrus Blend
  3. Alpine Green Blend
  4. Dark red Blend
  5. Lavender Blend
  6. Bright Pink Blend
I enjoyed making this card. I always appreciate the inspiration from Atlantic Hearts and Color Dare. Additional inspiration came from Double Trouble Paper Crafting

Thanks to all of you!!!

XOXO
Dots


Thursday, April 20, 2023

Stencils Make a Background So Easy!!!

 This is another challenge card. I'm using the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 521 and Color Dare Color Challenge 542.



Here's My Card:


All Cardstock is on sale in April!!!


Cardstock Carnival

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All Cardstock is on sale in April!!!


Supplies:

Thanks for coming by! 

XOXO
Dots



I Love Making Challenge Cards

 This is another challenge card. I'm using the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 521 and Color Dare Color Challenge 542.









 



Thanks for coming by! 

XOXO
Dots