Creative Knockouts #311 - Sparkle & Shine

Hello crafty friends!

It's time for a new challenge over at Creative Knockouts Challenge #311!  Our theme this week is  "Sparkle & Shine" and our sponsor is Fred She Said.  I chose to work with a stamp set called ""Nuthatch Digi".

Here is what I created:

I hope to see you at the challenge! :)

Until next time,

Jess

Just Go Fishing

Hello friends!

I'm back with another fun creation for SparkleNSprinkle, featuring the new Stamp Set called "Just Go Fishing".

I really love these stamps - so versatile and perfect for Father's Day!

Here is my supply list:

Color Burst Ultramarine Blue Watercolor Powder

Ocean Marbled Embossing Powder EP438

Just Go Fishing DIGI 779

Clear Detail Embossing Powder EP280

Journal Mixed Media Stamp Set 606

Versamark Ink VM001

Emobssable Clear Acetate 99602

Anti-Static Bag 99512

White Detail Embossing Powder EP298

Clamp Tweezers {tweezers}

1/8" Tear-ific Tape {SAT02}

I first started by printing off the Digital Image. I cut it to 3.75X5 inches.  To paint the background, I gently sprinkled on the Ultramarine Blue Watercolor Powder, then took an AquaPainter brush to move the color around.  I think it created such a pretty background!  I adhered all my layers using Tear-ific Tape.

I added 2 more layers of cardstock to add some dimension.  I cut the Embossable Acetate to 5.5X4.25 - to cover the entire card front.  I swiped the entire piece of Acetate with the Anti-Static Bag.  I used Versamark to stamp the hoenycomb image from Journal Mixed Media to the corners.  I think it kind of looks like fishermen's nets!  Then I sprinkled on the White Detail Embossing Powder and heat set carefully (making sure not to melt the acetate!).

To make my brads, I used my Tweezers to hold the brad firmly.  I dipped the top into Versamark Ink, then dipped it into my Ocean Embossing Powder.  I heat set carefully and then quickly (while still warm!) re-dipped it into the embossing powder, heat setting a second time.  I love that you can create any color brad you want using this method!  

I let each brad cool down (be careful - they can get very hot!).  To attach the Acetate layer to my card, I simply punched holes in each corner of my cardfront (including the Acetate) and used the Brad to attach it.  

I fussy cut out my sentiment and then covered the entire piece with Versamark and Clear Detail Embossing Powder.  Once heat set, I attached to my cardfront using Tear-ific Tape.

I hope you enjoyed this card!

Until next time,

Jess

Creative Corner Challenges - Sparkle and Shine!

Good morning!

Well, we only have 2 Creative Corner Team Jess Challenges left this year!  WOW!  Time flies! :)  I'm happy to report that my entire Design Team will be staying put (YIPPEE!) and we have a great line up for the new year with lots of fun themes and sponsors coming your way.

This week, our theme is Sparkle and Shine!  Since we did not have a sponsor this time, we were free to work with whatever materials we chose.

I chose to work with a retired set of supplies from Close to My Heart called "Sparkle and Shine!"  Coincidence?  ;)

Here is what I created:

Lots of bling, a whole lot of celebration!

I hope you enjoy and come out to play along this week!

Our last Team Jess challenge of the year is coming up on December 18 and is sponsored by StitchyBear!

Until next time,

Jess