A Blog Named Hero's New Challenge---Sparkle!!

Hello!  

 This month's "Blog Named Hero's" Challenge theme is Sparkle!  Here is my inspiration project for today... 

     

I kept it pretty simple as we all like quick cards to mass produce this time of year.  Supplies are linked below (afil.)

I started by using Altenew's (a Stamping Village partner) Quilted Cover Plate die on white card stock using an embossing mat so it wouldn't cut clear through.

Next, die cut Joy 3-4 times out of white card stock and once out of gold glitter paper.  Die cut the paper-layering poinsettia out of a couple colors of red and a green.  

Mount quilted piece on a card base (A2 size shown.)  I sprayed with shimmer spray (though it's hard to see in photo.)  Then, build the poinsettia on card base.  Cut off what hangs off the edge.  Use glitter glue in red and green for sparkle.

Layer up your joy diecuts and place gold one on top.  Stamp sentiment on green paper with Versamark ink.  Heat emboss in gold.  Cut into thin strips and attach to card.  That's it!

Here are the supplies:

I'll be back soon with a fun quick ornament!  Until then,
Gale

A Blog Named Hero's "Stretch Your Stamp" Challenge!

Hello and Welcome Back!

At first this photo may appear "puzzling."  Let me explain how I made it (and my trials/errors too!)  The August "A Blog Named Hero" Challenge is "Stretch Your Stamps."  I took it quite literally this time:)

The supplies I used are linked below (afil) and I am so grateful when you shop with those links!  I don't get rich, but it helps with supplies so I can show you more free projects!

I stamped/heat embossed the sentiment on 110# Neenah card stock for sturdiness.  Then, diecut a circle mask and placed over it.  Next, I used Versamark ink and stamped the background, heat embossing in gold detail powder.

Then I colored with Tombow markers some of the background and die cut it with the puzzle die.  

Here is the finished puzzle:

Supplies:

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Have a great week!
Gale