Happy Tuesday, Crafty Friends!
Today, I am sharing a card featuring the new Abstract Florals from Ellen Hutson.
This stamp set is perfect for creating those dreamy, organic floral shapes. To create this card, I started by inking the stamps using various shades of pink from Concord & 9th. I layered this on top of a grey background using the images from the Abstract Nature stamp. A few white inky splatters and a sentiment from the Causal Tagline stamp set completes this card.
Thank you for stopping by. If you are interested in seeing more projects featuring the new March release, visit the Ellen Huston shop (HERE). Until next time.
Create something beautiful every day.
Keia
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Hello, sweet friends!
Happy Release Day! The new March release for Ellen Hutson is now available! I made a few cards featuring the new Abstract Nature and Casual Taglines stamp sets. The Abstract Nature stamp set speaks to my creative soul since I love abstract art.
Let me tell you, while abstract art is my jam, creating abstract art is nerve-wracking for me. Abstract art to me is about the artistry of shape and form and distilling the images we see down to their essence. No small feat for sure. I cannot say that is what I was able to accomplish since I did not have a particular image in mind, but rather, I love the organic symmetry of the shapes.
To create this card, I created two matching inked panels using the Abstract Nature stamp set paired with the Casual Greetings and Nice of You die along with a mix of inks from Catherine Pooler and Concord & 9th. I really like the shape of the Nice of You die and wanted to include this in my design. I love how the addition of the die creates depth and visual interest. Using my MISTI, I inked a rainbow panel of shapes onto two A2 white card panels. After I had completed my design, I took one of the panels and diecut it using the Nice of You die. I then used the sentiment strips to create the raised panels that match the first panel and adhered them using foam adhesive. A simple sentiment and black enamel dots complete this card.
My second card just makes me smile because the sentiment is funny and reminds me of my hubby. I love to visit our local museums for inspiration and the Contemporary Art Museum is amazing. However, my husband does not share my views, hence the sentiment is fitting for him when I drag him to another contemporary installation.
I created this card using many of the same techniques as the first card. I used the Abstract Nature and the classic Bokeh Dots stamp set to design my background panel. Once I had my two panels, I used one panel to diecut the word "Seriously" using the Classic Block Alpha set and paired this with the hilarious sentiments from the Casual Taglines stamp set. I think this card pretty much speaks for itself...seriously.
Thank you for stopping by. I hope these cards have inspired you to create your own abstract cards! Don't forget to visit the Ellen Hutson store (HERE) or Instagram page (HERE) for more inspiration featuring the new March release! And if you spend over $75 or more, you can receive this FREE stamp while supplies last from March 1st - March 7th! Happy shopping!
Create something beautiful every day!
Keia
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Hello, sweet friends!
I hope your summer is off to a great start. I plan to use this time to learn a few techniques to apply to my card-making and memory-keeping projects. Learning to watercolor is at the top of my list.
This month, I am guest designing for Pigment Craft Co. Ivana, the owner and AMAZING designer of Pigment Craft Co., creates lovely craft goodies. Today's card features the Fruity stamp and die set. What I enjoyed about this set was the ability to use my ink cubes to create lovely layers of color for my stamped images.
The Fruit stamp set is comprised of solid stamp images, which makes abstract inking a fun technique to use with this set. For example, I inked the peach image using shades of orange first by applying a light orange dye ink and then going back and adding a darker shade of orange to the edges. Using ink cubes, instead of full-size pads makes it easier to do this technique. I continued the same steps with the other fruit from the set and also used the strawberries from the Berry Patch stamp/die set, a favorite for sure. The Pattern Builder: Budding Branches stamp makes adding background images a breeze. A simple sentiment completes this card. I feel as if this card is busting with fruity happiness!
Thank you for visiting! I hope you have a chance to visit Pigment Craft Co. and see some of the other lovely stamps from the June Release. And as always, don't forget to make something beautiful!
Happy Crafting,
Keia
Happy Friday, Crafty Friends!
We made it and now it is time to get a little crafty this weekend! Today, I am sharing two cards featuring the new All the Love bundle and Scattered Hearts Turnabout from Concord & 9th.
Okay, the Scattered Hearts Turnabout paired with the love "Love" die from the All the Love bundle has stolen my heart. I mean seriously, what is there not to love? With the stitching, the large size of the letters, mixed with the ability to create your own pattern paper, a creative's heart is ready to get inking. To create this card, I inked the Scattered Hearts Turnabout once for the base layer seen on the A2 card base, and all four times in different colors for the pattered hearts. Once I had my heart pattern paper, I diecut the paper using the heart die. I diecut the word Love three times for added dimension and cut it apart. Once cut, I inked the bottom of each letter with Ballet Slipper die ink. The Love You solid heart is perfect for mixing colors on the same stamp for an abstract look. Now that I had my pieces ready, I slowly built up my layered card and add the You, diecut from Sorbet cardstock, to complete this fun take on using the Scattered Turnabout stamp in multiple ways.
I love typography. I am a fan of mixing letterforms to create interesting graphics. So my heart was content when I had a chance to play with the various typeface stamps from the All the Love stamp and die set.
To create this card, I played with the stamps until I had a design that aesthetically worked for me. Once I have my design, I went about inking the stamps in the contemporary Valentine's color palette of Honeysuckle, Ballet Slipper, Sea Glass, Aqua, and Oceanside. A vellum and Cranberry cardstock heart with the sentiment "Love You" completes this card.
Thank you for spending a portion of your day with me. I hope these card projects have inspired you to create a little paper magic in your own crafty space. For more information on the products used and inspiration, visit the Concord & 9th website (HERE).
Happy Crafting,
Keia
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