Fancy Lady

This was a simple card I made with a colored stamped image.  I added Viva Decor pen accents to it also.

Close Up!

I used Spectrum Noire alcohol ink markers to color this stamped image.

Gotta love the gossamer bow!

Thanks for stopping by, Lis

A Layered Punch Card

I wanted to make some layered punch cards so here is my attempt using a single border punch and patterned papers.  The card on the right also has washi tape in it.

I tried to have a couple of layers that were plain to give my eyes a rest.

Card 1:

Close Up - Card 1:

Believe it or not, you can make this heart design easily.  Just use your gel or paint: make one side first and then the other. Start at the top and angle each side in to form the heart.

Faux fleurs are much the same as a heart except you start with the center first and then left and right.

All the colors on this card were made using the Viva Decor Paint Pens.  (Fabulous!)

Card 2:

Close Up Card 2:

Hope you are inspired to make one yourself!
Lis

A Summer Card with a Bunny!

Hi everyone and Happy Summer to you all! 

We always use bunnies on Easter cards but they are great for Summer cards too!

I actually started out by creating the plaid for my bunny. I used white glossy for my cardstock and alcohol inks.  Once I knew the color scheme, I chose an ivory cardstock as the mat (embossed) and a pretty blue shimmery Bazzill Bling shade for my card.

I used Tea Dye Ink (Ranger) to edge my ivory mat to bring out some of the embossing and to "age" it a little.

Close Up!

My little plaid bunny was made using a Tim Holtz technique using alcohol inks.  If you want the steps to the technique, go to Tim's blog and search "plaid". 

On my bunny I did two different colors of plaid.  I used a soft pastel for the bow.  Also, I added a cute little crocheted doily for my bunny to sit on!

I hope you liked my card today! Happy Summer!

Lis

Plaid Technique Balloon Card

I am a big fan of Tim Holtz (as I am sure many of you are too!).  One of Tim 's techniques is creating beautiful plaids on glossy cardstock with alcohol inks and a blending tool.  (If you want to see the step by step, please go to Tim's blog and search for "plaid".  You should get several results.  The one where he describes the technique originally was during one of his Christmas Tags.)

I started by creating a plaid on a white glossy piece of cardstock. I stamped the balloon image with Archival black Ink (Ranger).  I heat set it and then cut it out.

I used a light blue (kind of a worn blue actually) and embossed it.  Then I added some color to the edges.

This side view really shows the colors of the plaid nicely.

Close Up!

Here you can really see the plaid.

I hope that you try out a little plaid yourself!

Lis

Washi Tape with Bouquet

Today's card:

1. Card base was ivory cardstock with the front covered in mirrorcard.
2. Mat size is 3 3/4 inches x 5 inches (I wanted to see more of a border around this mat.)
3. I covered the mat with washi tape in colors of pinks and purples and one blue.
4.  I attached the mat with two-sided tape after trimming the edges.
5. I added the blue flowers first and attached them with glue dots, leaving the stems free.
6. Then I added the ribbon bow with a glue dot over the stems.
7. I trimmed the stems.
8. I set the ribbon with glue dots.
9. Lastly I added some other small paper flowers to fill in the space.

(I have to say that I am very happy with the way my pictures turned out today!  I wish they were all this good.)

Close Up!

The bouquet...

A bow using wired organza...

The strips of washi tape...

A side view of the ruffles off the bow...

QUESTION:

Would you prefer this format rather than the other one?  With this format I will give directions/instructions/the steps I used to create my cards.  What do you think?  Please leave a comment or click/vote below by clicking in one of the little boxes.

Thanks! Lis (and come back soon!)

Washi Tape with an Elegant Victorian Lady

I've been using washi tape a lot lately.  It seems that no matter which colors I use and in what order, the cards always come out nice!  I try to follow two simple rules:

1. alternate dark and light colors
2. add variety with patterns

Close Up!

I matted the picture on black cardstock and then took a round punch to make the corners.

Hope to see you again soon!
Lis

Washi Tape with Owl

Hey! Guess what!  Today is my birthday!  Happy birthday to me!

I love today's card!  There are actually three layers to this one.  The base layer which is the card base itself is covered diagonally with washi tape.  The second layer (and mat) is covered with washi tape horizontally.  The third layer with the owl on it is convered by the same waashi tape but vertically.  I must admit that it's a lot for the eye to take in but every time I look at this card I notice something different. So, it does keep my attention.

All three layers are attached with mounting tape.

Close Up!

I love this Steampunk Owl (Jolie's Boutique).

And the hand! (You guessed it Jolie's Boutique).

I wanted to show you both layers of tape: one diagonal and one horizontal.

You can see the corner well in this photo. I am using black colored washi tapes to accent the corners.

Thanks for stopping by!
Lis

Layered Washi Tape Card

I experimented with double layers of washi tape in this card.  Washi tape is transluscent (you can see through it). So, I used some plain and some stripe to see what it would do.  Fabulous!

I like the contrast between the blue stripe and the yellow tapes. 

Close Up!

I love the paper flower accent with the gem.  It's unexpected.

Come back again soon!

Lis

Washi Tape with Clock

Hi!  Well, everyone is really into washi tape but I don't see a lot of examples on the web so if you know of someone who is doing a lot with this wonderful tape, let me know and drop me a line!

As for me, I am experimenting and finding even more ways to use this beautiful tape (watch in a couple of weeks for a BIG surprise!)

For this card I just added diagonal lines of tapes. I didn't use a mat.  All you see here is the base card.

Close Up!

Don't you just love this clock sticker? It's from the Jolie's Boutique Parcel Line.

The beige tape is from Michaels - it's their own line (Remembrance I think).  Also, I did add the gold writing (a separate tape) on top of the "type" tape.

Come back next weekend for more washi tape ideas!

Lis

Washi Tape and Hearts

Today's card is a simple washi taped card with a center made of silver cardstock with a heart pattern.

The only rule I followed when picking out my tapes to make my card is that I alternated strong and light colors to give the card balance.  I chose mostly spring and pastel colors (except for the two black corners)

The tape is placed directly on the card base which is ivory cardstock.

Come back again for some more Washi Tape ideas!

Lis

Bobie's Washi Tape Card

My friend Bobbie and I are in a Washi Tape phase (along with lots of others too!)  We can't seem to get enough of this paper tape!  Thank goodness there are some companies out there that are newly making some colorful designs!

Bobbie sent me a card and I wanted to share it with you.

Thinking of You...

I really like her use of color!

Close Up!

Bobbie used black plastic pearls to accent her stamped sentiment.

Are you making any washi tape cards?  If you send a picture to me I will post it on my blog!

Hope to see your creative cards soon!

Lis