Rainbow Dragon Card (RCC #16)

Hello everyone! :o)

Today I want to share with you this Rainbow Dragon Card.

This Rainbow Color Card (RCC) is the sixteenth card I made for a Celebrating 30 Days of Pisces 2018 personal challenge. If you want to find out more about it, just follow the link provided. :o)

To make this card I used stamps from a SUPER ADORABLE My Favorite Things 'BB Magical Dragons' stamp set. I LOVE this set so much!!! Dragons are so adorable... ♥

How I made my card...

I stamped an adorable Dragon on a watercolor paper and colored him in watercolor technique using Distress Inks. After drying, I fussy cut the Dragon, traced edges with black marker and softened him with a stylus ball on a soft working mat.

For a background I used 'Oh My Stars! Mini' ARTplorations stencil. First I stamped the Dragon on a white cardstock paper panel and colored him with black marker. Then I placed the stencil on the panel and spread a white structure paste through the stencil directly on the panel. I left the structure paste dry on air. As the stencil is smaller than the panel, I repeated the process until I achieved enough starry background. :o)

After the panel dried completely, I glued it on a white top folded card base and glued colored Dragon over the black one.

Lastly, I heat embossed a sentiment in white on a black cardstock paper, cut a stripe, glued foam tape on the back of it and placed the sentiment on the card.

Card dimensions: 89 mm x 121 mm (3 1/2" x 4 3/4")

List of supplies :

• My Favorite Things 'BB Magical Dragons' stamp set
• white cardstock paper
• black cardstock paper
• watercolor paper
• Ranger Archival Ink (Jet Black)
• Tsukineko VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad
• WOW! Embossing Powder (Opaque Bright White, Regular, WL01R)
• Tim's Holtz Distress Inks:
• Hickory Smoke
• Festive Berries
• Spiced Marmalade
• Mustard Seed
• Twisted Citron
• Salty Ocean
• Blueprint Sketch
• Stabilo Fibre Tip Pen (Marker), Black 68/46
• Marabu Light Structure Paste (805)
• 3-D foam tape, 1 mm thick
• 3-D foam scraps, 2 mm thick
• double sided strong adhesive tape
• UHU liquid glue
• 'Oh My Stars! Mini' ARTplorations stencil
• acrylic block (102 mm x 102 mm)
• Fiskars High Precision Personal Paper Trimmer
• scissors
• bone folder
• Marabu fine rounded paint brush no. #0
• palette knife (spatula) no. #1
• water
• paper towels
• powder bag
• dry cloth
• stylus ball
• soft working mat

I'm linking my card to following challenges:

Note: bold text and challenge badge (if any) are direct links to the current challenge and blog badge (if any) is a direct link to blog or challenge home page.

1) Happy Little Stampers Watercolour Challenge, April 2018: Anything Goes with optional twist: Rainbow
This is my 1st entry to this challenge.

2) Inkspirational Challenges, Challenge #157 Designer's Choice - Mythical
This is my 2nd entry to this challenge.

3) Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge, Anything Goes

This is my 2nd entry to this challenge.

Thank you for stopping by and your kind feedback. Enjoy and smile! :o)

Milka

Sparkly Rainbow Unicorn Card (Jane's Doodles DT Spotlight + RCC #13)

Hello everyone! :o)

This is my second post today. If you missed the first one, just scroll down or follow a direct link here.

Today is my turn to be on the spotlight over at Jane's Doodles and I made this Sparkly Rainbow Unicorn Card.

For my card I used stamps from an ADORABLE Jane's Doodles 'Unicorn' stamp set.

How I made my card...

I stamped an Unicorn on a watercolor paper and colored him in watercolor technique using Distress Inks. After drying, I fussy cut the Unicorn, traced edges with black marker and softened him with a stylus ball on a soft working mat.

I stamped another Unicorn on a white cardstock paper, fussy cut him out, leaving white border around him, and glued colored Unicorn over him.

I drew sparkles on the Unicorn with a white pigment ink pen. To do so, I was inspired with AMAZING coloring by Marika Gewalli of Craftybit Creations (find it here). Thank you for the inspiration, Marika!!  ♥

Next up was a background. I placed a starry stencil on a white cardstock paper panel and spread a white structure paste through the stencil directly on the panel. I left the structure paste dry on air. As the stencil is smaller than the panel, I repeated the process until I achieved enough starry background. :o)

After the panel dried completely, I glued it on a white top folded card base and glued another white panel inside the card. I heat embossed a sentiment in white on a black cardstock paper, cut a stripe, glued foam tape on the back of it and placed the sentiment on the card.

I love dimension on my cards, so I glued some foam on the Unicorn too, placed him on the card and my card was finished. :o)

Card dimensions: 95 mm x 127 mm (3 3/4" x 5")

List of supplies :

• Jane's Doodles 'Unicorn' stamp set
• white cardstock paper
• black cardstock paper
• watercolor paper
• Ranger Archival Ink (Jet Black)
• Tsukineko VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad
• WOW! Embossing Powder (Opaque Bright White, Regular, WL01R)
• Tim's Holtz Distress Inks:
• Hickory Smoke
• Barn Door
• Spiced Marmalade
• Mustard Seed
• Twisted Citron
• Salty Ocean
• Blueprint Sketch
• Wilted Violet
• Stabilo Fibre Tip Pen (Marker), Black 68/46
• Uniball Signo White Pigment Ink
• Marabu Light Structure Paste (805)
• 3-D foam tape, 1 mm thick
• 3-D foam scraps, 2 mm thick
• double sided strong adhesive tape
• UHU liquid glue
• 'Oh My Stars! Mini' ARTplorations stencil
• acrylic block (102 mm x 102 mm)
• Fiskars High Precision Personal Paper Trimmer
• scissors
• bone folder
• Marabu fine rounded paint brush no. #0
• palette knife (spatula) no. #1
• water
• powder bag
• dry cloth

This Rainbow Color Card (RCC) is the thirteenth card I made for a Celebrating 30 Days of Pisces 2018 personal challenge. If you want to find out more about it, just follow the link provided. :o)

I'm linking my card to following challenges:

Note: bold text and challenge badge (if any) are direct links to the current challenge and blog badge (if any) is a direct link to blog or challenge home page.

1) Card Mania Challenges, CMC #102 - Embossing
Heat embossed the sentiment.

2) Inkspirational Challenges, Challenge #157 Designer's Choice - Mythical
This is my 1st entry to this challenge.

3) Paru's Card Making Challenges, March 2018 Challenge

This is my 14th entry to this challenge.

4) Penny Black and More Challenge, March Challenge - Feature a Creature

At the end of this post...

Jane has Easter sale and is offering 30% off in her store. Sale ends on March 30th April 1st 2018.

Thank you for stopping by and your kind feedback. Enjoy and smile! :o)

Milka

B&W Glittery Snowflakes Card (CRAFT-alnica #192, August GDT)

Hi everyone! :o)

I was delighted to be asked to be a Guest Designer at CRAFT-alnica, Slovenian challenge blog, for month of August. I'll share my challenge projects twice this month as GDT at CRAFT-alnica.

First challenge I'm guesting this month is a challenge #192 - Bleščeč Božič v avgustu / Glittery Christmas in August. The theme is picked by DT Lili. Use glitter, glittery material or glittery embossing powder on your Christmas cards.

It was quite a challenge for me to create a card for this challenge, as glitter and glittery stuff are not something I like. After long time thinking and combining this and that, I decided to go with B&W color combo and super simple design. Here is my take on the challenge: Black & White Glittery Snowflakes Card Card.

To make this card, I used GORGEOUS Create a Smile snowflake stencil from 'Frosty Fun' kit.

I mixed a structure paste with white glitter on an acrylic block. I spread the paste through the stencil on a black cardstock paper panel, removed the stencil and left the panel dry for half an hour. Then I sprinkled whole surface with white glitter, so the surface of snowflakes would be even more glittery. I left the panel dry over the night. :o)

Next day I glued the panel on a foam sheet square, 3 mm thick, and glued the panel on a black cardstock base. To make my card sturdier and stable while standing, I glued another black cardstock paper panel inside the card and my card was finished.

Card dimensions: 153 mm x 101 mm (6" x 4")

List of supplies:

• black cardstock paper
• Snowflakes stencil from Create a Smile 'Frosty Fun' kit
• Marabu Light Structure Paste (805)
• white glitter
• foam sheet, 3 mm thick
• UHU liquid glue
• Fiskars High Precision Personal Paper Trimmer
• bone folder
• scissors
• palette knife (spatula) no. #1
• acrylic block
• microfiber cloth (for cleaning) 

I hope you'll like my glittery card and get inspired. :o) Stop by the CRAFT-alnica and see amazing creations from the Design Team made for this challenge. The challenge ends on August 22nd, 23:55 (11:55 PM) CEST, so there is plenty time to share your Glittery Christmas cards with us. :o) For more information about the challenge rules and prizes, jump over to challenge post at CRAFT-alnica. :o)

I'm linking my card to following challenges:

Note: bold text and challenge badge (if any) are direct links to the current challenge and blog badge (if any) is a direct link to blog or challenge home page.

1) Crafting By Desings, August Anything Goes Challenge

This is my 1st entry to this challenge.

2) Happy Little Stampers, Christmas Challenge, August 2017, Anything Goes
This is my 1st entry to this challenge.

3) Simon Says Stamp Work it Wednesday, July 2017: Add Sparkle!

Glitter, sequins, glittery paper, etc. Just add some BLING!

This is my 1st entry to this challenge.

Thank you for stopping by and your kind feedback. Enjoy and smile! :o)

Milka

Ombré Blue Christmas Tree Cards

Hello everyone! :o)

My second post today... If you missed the first one, just scroll down or follow a direct link here.


Inspired with several cards I made, which you can find here, here and here, I made these two CAS (clean and simple), Ombré Blue Christmas Tree Cards. :o)

I used a 'Christmas Trees' ARTploarations Stencil. I colored structure paste with tempera color and spread it through the stencil on a white cardstock paper panel. I tried to get Ombré Effect. I cleaned the stencil with water and microfiber cloth and did the same on another panel, but on the reverse side of the stencil. I love this! One stencil two "different" trees. :o)

I left panels drying on air 24 hours. After drying, I punched opposite corners of panels with a paper puncher and did same with top folded card bases, glued foam sheets on panels, glued them on card bases and my cards were finished. Super easy! :o)

Dimensions of cards: 101 mm x 133 mm (4" x 5 1/4")

List of supplies:

• 'Christmas Trees' ARTploarations Stencil
• white cardstock paper
• Marabu Light Structure Paste (805)
• Aero Tempera Color (700 Ultramarine Deep)
• foam sheet 1 mm thick
• Sigma Rotary Paper Trimmer
• Fiskars High Precision Personal Paper Trimmer
• rounded corner paper puncher
• bone folder
• palette knife (spatula) no. #1
• microfiber cloth (for cleaning)
• water (for cleaning)

I'm entering my card set to following challenges:

Note: bold text and challenge badge (if any) are direct links to the current challenge and blog badge (if any) is a direct link to blog or challenge home page.

1) Country View Challenges, January 2017 - Anything Goes
This is my 8th entry to this challenge.

2) Crafting By Desings, January Anything Goes Challenge

This is my 2nd entry to this challenge.

3) Happy Little Stampers, CAS Challenge, January 2017, Stencil
This is my 1st entry to this challenge.

4) Happy Little Stampers, Christmas Challenge, January 2017, Anything Goes
This is my 1st entry to this challenge.

5) Paru's Card Making Challenges, 1st anniversary Challenge: Anything Goes

This is my 8th entry to this challenge.

6) STAMPlorations Never-ending Anything Goes Challenge
This is my 3rd entry to this challenge. (1328)

7) STAMPlorations, January CAS Card Challenge

This is my 1st entry to this challenge.

I have made one more card using the stencil I used making cards I shared today, but I'm too exhausted to write one more post, so I'll do it tomorrow.

Thank you for stopping by and your kind feedback. Enjoy and smile! :o)

Milka

Christmas Tree Card (Fairy Tale Challenge #154)

Hi everyone! :o)

Today a new challenge started at Fairy Tale Challenge Blog.

Our theme for this fortnight is #154, Monochromatic.

This time our lucky winner will win this little clear stamp set.

For this challenge I made this Christmas Tree Card. :o)

I used my favorite Winter themed design paper, Crafter's Companion Bebunni Christmas Designer Paper, and GORGEOUS 'Christmas Trees' ARTploarations Stencil. I won this stencil and beautiful clear stamp at STAMPlorations as a July CAS card challenge winner. :o)

I cut out a design paper panel and spread structure paste through the stencil directly on the panel. I left it dry through the night. Next day, I distressed edges of the panel using scissors. When I was satisfied with distressing, I glued the panel on a white top folded card base and my card was finished. :o)

Dimensions: 108 mm x 139 mm (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

List of supplies:

• Crafter's Companion Bebunni Christmas 6" x 6" Designer Paper
• white cardstock paper
• 'Christmas Trees' ARTploarations Stencil
• Marabu Light Structure Paste (805)
• UHU liquid glue
• Fiskars High Precision Personal Paper Trimmer
• scissors
• palette knife (spatula) no. #1
• microfiber cloth (for cleaning) 

I hope you liked my project for this fortnight and got inspired. Stop by the Fairy Tale Challenge Blog and see gorgeous creations my Design Team Mates made for this challenge. Do join us, we can't wait to see your projects. :o)

I'm entering my card to following challenges:

Note: bold text and challenge badge (if any) are direct links to the current challenge and blog badge (if any) is a direct link to blog or challenge home page.

1) Cards und More Shop Blog, Challenge no. 5 - Anything Goes
This is my 6th entry to this challenge.

2) STAMPlorations Never-ending Anything Goes Challenge
This is my 1st entry to this challenge. (1163)

3) 613 Avenue Create, Challenge #190 - Anything Goes

This is my 8th and last entry to this challenge.

Thank you for stopping by and your kind feedback. Enjoy and smile! :o)

Milka

Xmas Hamster Card (LMMS Challenge #148)

Hi everyone! :o)

Today a new challenge started at Little Miss Muffet Stamps Challenge Blog. It's #148, Anything Goes Challenge.

This is my first project as a Guest Designer over at LMMS and I made this CAS (clean and simple), Xmas Hamster Card.

For this card I used super cute 'Xmas Hamster' rubber stamp from Wee Stamps. I love an expression on his face and all little bubbles around him. You can find the stamp in LMMS shop here.

My first idea was to create totally different card, but as I was coloring this cutie, I was changing my mind as the crazy weather changes here in autumn: wind, no wind, rain, sun, cold, too hot... Crazy!! Well, now I have some ideas (which I put on paper this time) on what to do with this cutie. :o)
TIP: Get a sketchbook, notebook or something similar to scribble and write down your creative ideas. This might be very helpful, especially when in lack of an inspiration.

I stamped the image on a watercolor paper and colored it with Distress Inks in watercolor technique.
TIP: Use fine paint brushes for watercolor, with soft hair. Rough doesn't work good, especially when coloring tiny parts and details. 

The watercolor paper I use is great for coloring, but is a bit yellowish. I didn't like the yellowish background for my image, so I decided to go with paper piecing.
TIP: If you don't like a background of your colored images, or you made a mistake while coloring, or you smeared part of your card... save your image and go with paper piecing. This way you'll save the image, as well as paper and other materials, and you'll also add some dimension to your card.

I fussy cut the image and colored edges with black marker.
TIP: When fussy cutting, first cut away large pieces of paper and then cut on the lines. Rotate paper, it will be much easier to cut around tiny details. Color edges of fussy cut image with black pen or marker. This way you'll hide white edges and any white space you didn't cut off and your paper pieced image will look much better.

Then I stamped one more image on a white cardstock paper square panel. I colored bubbles with Distress inks and hamster and ornament with black marker.
TIP: When paper piecing, simple with two layers like I did here, or more complex with a lot of pieces, color parts you'll be covering with black or dark grey marker to add extra shade and/or to hide any white space.

To add more interest, I softened the image with stylus ball on a soft working mat. The image curled a bit, and that's what I wanted to achieve. :o) I glued the colored image over the image on the panel, making sure not to press to hard in the middle of the image, because I didn't want it flat.
TIP: When paper piecing, use white waterbased glue. If you don't have it, use any waterbased glue. If your glue leaks or smears anywhere, you can simply rub it off with your fingers when it's still wet. Make sure your fingers are clean and dry. :o)

I love adding details on my CAS cards. Here I went with white structure paste circles. When circles were dry, I glued the panel on a slightly larger top folded white card base. I added some white highlights on the image and my card was finished. :o)

I didn't put any sentiment on my card, because it would be too busy. :o)

Card dimensions: 104 mm x 104 mm (4 1/8" x 4 1/8")

List of supplies:

• Wee Stamps 'Xmas Hamster' rubber stamp
• white cardstock paper
• watercolor paper
• Ranger's Archival Ink (Jet Black)
• Tim Holtz's Distress Inks
• Spun Sugar
• Blueprint Sketch
• Tea Dye
• Vintage Photo
• Walnut Stain
• Hickory Smoke
• Stabilo Fibre Tip Pen (Markers), Black 68/46
• Staedtler Lumocolor permanent black pen S (superfine) 0.4 mm
• Unibal Signo White
• double sided strong adhesive tape
• Marabu Light Structure Paste (805)
• Fiskars High Precission Personal Paper Trimmer
• Sigma Rotary Paper Trimmer
• acrylic block (102 mm x 102 mm)
• Marabu fine rounded paint brush no. 3/0
• scissors
• stylus ball
• soft working mat
• palette knife (spatula) no. #1
• 'Christmas Trees' ARTploarations Stencil (structure paste circles)
• water
• paper towels

I hope you liked my card for today and got inspired. Do join me in a week here on my blog, for more LMMS inspiration.

Stop by the LMMS Challenge Blog and join us in on Challenge #148. The challenge will last for two weeks. There is also a prize for one lucky winner: $10.00 Gift Voucher to the LMMS shop. We like to select couple other projects to highlight as well. :o)

I'm entering my card to following challenges:

Note: bold text and challenge badge (if any) are direct links to the current challenge and blog badge (if any) is a direct link to blog or challenge home page.

1) Addicted to Stamps and More,Challenge #214 - Clean and Simple

2) Catch The Bug Challenge, Saturday Weekly Challenge: October Anything Goes Challenge

3) Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge, Challenge #82 - Ornament

4) Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, Weekly Saturday Challenge, Challenge #351 - Pick a Holiday, any Holiday!

5) Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, Wonderful Wednesday Challenge, Anything Goes

6) Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge, LPOCF #43 - Anything Goes

7) 613 Avenue Create, Challenge #190 - Anything Goes
This is my 2nd entry to this challenge.

Thank you for visiting and your kind feedback. Enjoy and smile! :o)

Milka