Primarily a cardmaking and papercrafting blog featuring both my own creative designs-including the products and techniques I used to create them-as well as projects by the Sparkle Blends Designing Divas team and other Guest Designers. I welcome comments, design suggestions, and questions, but I do ask that they remain respectful and kind.
Hi, it's Rhiannon. I needed to make a "thank you" card for someone and I got this pretty mermaid stamp and die set from Stampendous that I was excited to use. I thought the "Aquamarine" Sparkle Blend from Doodles Paper Playground would look good with the mermaid.
I colored and die cut the mermaid first so that I could figure out how I wanted to make the rest of the card. I colored her with Arteza markers and Sparkle Markers from Crafter's Companion (on her tail and crown). For her pearl, I used Ivory Seashell Nuvo Drops.
Next, I made the background. I used a stencil from Stampendous and 3 Distress Oxides. They were Salty Ocean, Peacock Feathers, and Weathered Wood. I applied them with Mini Ink Blending Tools. Then, I sprayed the background with Sheer Shimmer Spritz in "Sparkle." I really like the background I did because it's so sparkly, and it goes really good with the mermaid.
For the rock, I cut a half oval out of dark gray cardstock. Then I crumpled it up. I uncrumpled it and rubbed on silver metallic paste. It looks like a wet rock! I really like the texture. The Aquamarine Sparkle Blend has different shades of blue and green that I liked with this card. It reminds me of water splashing. I glued them on with On Point Glue. Then I added my sentiment (from Stampendous' Ocean Wisdom stamp set) with Twilight VersaFine Clair ink. I also painted the border of my card base with silver Twinkle H2O's. It's really sparkly in real life!
I really like how my card turned out. I think the Sparkle Blend went really good with the rest of my card. You can see all of the Sparkle Blends at White Rose Crafts. Have a great day!
Hello! Alison here. I have found that one of the most popular cards that people create are birthday cards. We need them all year, so it's easy to understand why they are so popular to make. And who doesn't love a good celebratory card? I've got a shaker card today that uses the beautiful "Aquamarine" Sparkle Blend from Doodles Paper Playground.
I've been trying to use some of the Distress Oxide backgrounds that I've created this month, and if you frequent my blog, you'll see that I have used several in March. I really love how this one turned out, which was done on glossy photo paper. I used Salty Ocean, Cracked Pistachio, Mustard Seed, and Tumbled Glass on it. The background inspired me on how to create the finished card.
The "Aquamarine" Sparkle Blend is monochromatic, but has lots of lovely shades in it. I love the wide range of sizes, shapes, and styles of sequins. You can see the beautiful variety in the photo above.
I broke out Doodlesbug's Dragon Tails Odds & Ends to create my shaker window and add some extra elements. This set has so many fun images, and it's such a time saver since I don't have to color anything. I also stamped a simple "Happy Birthday" from the Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words set, stamped in ScrapBerry's Stains Blue ink, which I also used on my card base.
The background of this card had enough going on that I didn't need to do too much to the foreground. And using pre-colored and cut images really helped to make this card come together quickly. Which kinds of cards do you find that you make most frequently? Are birthday cards high on your list? That's it for me today. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!
Hey guys, Kelli here today with a card featuring the Aquamarine Sparkle Blend. This limited edition blend is awesome and you can only get it at White Rose Crafts!
Here is the card I made...
I cut the shaker portion out on my Scan N Cut 2 by Brother leaving the top portion in for the sentiment. I stamped the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Fresh Peony stamp set from stampendous. I added that cute little silver bow to the bottom and I wish I could say I made it but I received it in a RAK from a wonderful friend!
I've been trying to use some of the Distress Oxide backgrounds that I've created this month, and if you frequent my blog, you'll see that I have used several in March. I really love how this one turned out, which was done on glossy photo paper. I used Salty Ocean, Cracked Pistachio, Mustard Seed, and Tumbled Glass on it. The background inspired me on how to create the finished card.
The "Aquamarine" Sparkle Blend is monochromatic, but has lots of lovely shades in it. I love the wide range of sizes, shapes, and styles of sequins. You can see the beautiful variety in the photo above.
I broke out Doodlesbug's Dragon Tails Odds & Ends to create my shaker window and add some extra elements. This set has so many fun images, and it's such a time saver since I don't have to color anything. I also stamped a simple "Happy Birthday" from the Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words set, stamped in ScrapBerry's Stains Blue ink, which I also used on my card base.
The background of this card had enough going on that I didn't need to do too much to the foreground. And using pre-colored and cut images really helped to make this card come together quickly. Which kinds of cards do you find that you make most frequently? Are birthday cards high on your list? That's it for me today. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!
