A happy hump day hello!
If there is one thing I've enjoyed fondling since my love affair with paper began back in ought-2, it's vellum. I made so many cards using painted vellum, it's not funny and I spent hours on the console being consoled when they stopped making that stuff. Sniff. Oh, stop, I still have some in my stash, so you'll be seeing it again.
Needless to say, I am delighted to see vellum being "discovered" all over Bloggerville right now. One wonderful blog talking about it this week is the Papertrey Ink Make It Monday challenge, where Lizzie shows us how to soften patterns with vellum layovers.
Here is my card Numeruno:
I pretty much CASEd Lizzie's card using one of the PTI word text dies. Lizzie used "Mom" and I used "Birthday."
I love this sweet NBUS balloon paper from SU that I used for my patterned background. I popped my vellum focus pocus up on foam stilts like Lizzie did and I even tossed in some matching sequints to make mine a shaker card. Well, it turns out some vellum not only softens patterns, they make sequins invisible. So, not wanting to waste them, I sprung them to use another day when I'll use one of my lighter weight vellum sheets that are easier to see through.
Aside note: I used a transfer sheet (basically a large Xyron sheet) on the back of the text block die cut which applies adhesive. That's all fine and good, but even after lots of burnishing with a sheet of nonstick paper and my pants (and a lot of picknitting), there are still little boogers of adhesive stuck to the letters. I don't like that and I wonder if you have any secret remedy for it?
I mean beside wodka which does make them less noticeable.
My card numerdos:
Okay, then. Now we're talkin'. If that were a party invite, would you be rearranging your calendar to attend? Me, too.
I sponged distress inks using my NBUS Winnie & Walter "Flash" stencil in spun sugar, spiced marmalade, shabby shutters, mustard seed, and broken china. Served with a Sizzer Salad and crusty bread. The small star is from GKW, stamped in SU almost amethyst. The sediment is a NBUS die, also from W&W, called "The Big, the Bold, the Party," which I inlaid into my vellum banner. The banner is cut using an MFT die.
Wait. What? You inlaid in vellum? Thin, flimsy, pesky vellum? How you did that?
Well, to be fair, it was Hammy's idea. He really loves vellum, too, and we hadn't tried inlaying with it before. It works like normal diecut inlays. I first ran the die and clear vellum through the BS and carefully removed the diecut. I next ran the die and pink vellum through and removed the diecut.
Then I laid a piece of clear packing tape behind the negative space on the clear vellum. It's a nice width so it's great for making a banner and it gave my diecute some adhesive to stick to as it nestled back into the negative space. Plus, it's a great way to add a little stiffness to the banner without obscuring the view underneath.
It did work very well, so high tens to the hamster. Gotta love that guy.
Challenges
Besides the MIM challenge, I'm entering:
If there is one thing I've enjoyed fondling since my love affair with paper began back in ought-2, it's vellum. I made so many cards using painted vellum, it's not funny and I spent hours on the console being consoled when they stopped making that stuff. Sniff. Oh, stop, I still have some in my stash, so you'll be seeing it again.
Needless to say, I am delighted to see vellum being "discovered" all over Bloggerville right now. One wonderful blog talking about it this week is the Papertrey Ink Make It Monday challenge, where Lizzie shows us how to soften patterns with vellum layovers.
Here is my card Numeruno:
I love this sweet NBUS balloon paper from SU that I used for my patterned background. I popped my vellum focus pocus up on foam stilts like Lizzie did and I even tossed in some matching sequints to make mine a shaker card. Well, it turns out some vellum not only softens patterns, they make sequins invisible. So, not wanting to waste them, I sprung them to use another day when I'll use one of my lighter weight vellum sheets that are easier to see through.
Aside note: I used a transfer sheet (basically a large Xyron sheet) on the back of the text block die cut which applies adhesive. That's all fine and good, but even after lots of burnishing with a sheet of nonstick paper and my pants (and a lot of picknitting), there are still little boogers of adhesive stuck to the letters. I don't like that and I wonder if you have any secret remedy for it?
I mean beside wodka which does make them less noticeable.
My card numerdos:
I sponged distress inks using my NBUS Winnie & Walter "Flash" stencil in spun sugar, spiced marmalade, shabby shutters, mustard seed, and broken china. Served with a Sizzer Salad and crusty bread. The small star is from GKW, stamped in SU almost amethyst. The sediment is a NBUS die, also from W&W, called "The Big, the Bold, the Party," which I inlaid into my vellum banner. The banner is cut using an MFT die.
Wait. What? You inlaid in vellum? Thin, flimsy, pesky vellum? How you did that?
Well, to be fair, it was Hammy's idea. He really loves vellum, too, and we hadn't tried inlaying with it before. It works like normal diecut inlays. I first ran the die and clear vellum through the BS and carefully removed the diecut. I next ran the die and pink vellum through and removed the diecut.
Then I laid a piece of clear packing tape behind the negative space on the clear vellum. It's a nice width so it's great for making a banner and it gave my diecute some adhesive to stick to as it nestled back into the negative space. Plus, it's a great way to add a little stiffness to the banner without obscuring the view underneath.
You can see the shine of the tape on the underside.
Here's a view of what it looks like on the underside.
(I will make another card with this pink diecut.)
(I will make another card with this pink diecut.)
It did work very well, so high tens to the hamster. Gotta love that guy.
Besides the MIM challenge, I'm entering:
- Addicted to Stamps and More: Use Your Mark (sponges).
- Inkspirational: Space (white space and stars in space).
- Just Us Girls: Photo inspiration.
- Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Anything Goes.
Click on the links for details on rules, sponsors, prizes, and loads of inspiration!
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New Friends Corner
I'm thrilled to introduce five more new friends for you to visit and acquaint!
Sucheta ("Suchi") of Suchi's Cardstock. Suchi has been painting and crafting since childhood and she started blogging in 2014. She is an IT Professional, but Art and crafting are her passions. She loves trying new techniques and she is adapt at all card styles from CAS to mixed media and interactive 3D cards. That alone is a lot of inspiration, but Suchi also provides you with tips, tricks, and tutorials!
Susan Flynn of Craftin' Suzie. Suzie is from the UK and she has been blogging since 2011. In addition to card art, Suzie loves scrapbooking, cooking, reading, and her very handsome grandsons. Suzie is on design teams and she is a multi-award winner in challenges with her use of bright and festive digi images, so expertly showcased!
Lagene of Inky Lageney. Lagene started blogging in September 2012. Lagene isn't kidding with her blog name ~ she loves to get inky and you will find tons of mixed media inspiration on her blog! Her wonderful talent is most evident in her fabulous Tim Tags!
ÅsaJ of Scrap Simply. Åsa is from Sweden and she has been blogging since 2012. She is a teacher when she isn't partaking in her addiction of scrapbooking and making cards. Åsa is on design teams and loves playing in challenges, where I'm sure you have seen her play and win. She makes such lovely layouts and wonderfully CAS cards!
April Cheetham of Paper Lily Leaf. April is an Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator and she has been blogging since 2013. April is passionate about her products and her love of crafting and it is evident throughout her blog. You will find loads inspiration for tremendous card art and other 3D projects!
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Backyard Busyness
I'll leave you with the latest news from the wild kingdom that is the Playhouse backyard. Just as Rufous took off (yes, he's gone for sure), this little guy appeared. He's just one of dozens of house finches that we see every day, but the Mister had me come running (okay, waddling) with the camera when he saw this one yesterday:
Can you see what's missing?
Much to our surprise he took off with no apparent problems! Go him! Flying without a tail makes steering difficult, but thankfully tail feathers do grow back fairly quickly.
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