Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Sweet Stamps: Easter



Sweet Stamps Challenge #8:

Easter


Here's my creation:
 I used "Tulip bunny" for this card, an adorable stamp from Sweet Stamps!  I also used the stamp "Happy Easter" for this card.

Other Sweet Stamp Products Used:
Shades Dye Ink "Pansy Purple"
Soft Pink Rhinestones
Nellie's Flower Multi Frame Die
Daisy & Swirl Embossing Folder
Creative Inspirations Paint: Light Purple and Sage

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I also have a fun little tutorial for you, something else I like to do with the Creative Inspirations Paint:

1. I first used the "Daisy & Swirl" Embossing Folder to embossing my paper.


2. I then like to use a little paint brush to add the CI Paint to the embossed parts - I used "Light Purple" (A toothpick works great for tiny parts)


A great way to add some shimmer to your projects and to make your own paper!!

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I also like to use cotton balls to add shimmer to elements.

1. Get an element you would like to use, in this case I cut a swirl from my Cricut.

2. Lightly dip the cotton ball in the cover and as you can see in my photo, I first dab the cotton ball on my scrap paper so that the paint doesn't go on my element as a big glob, rather just a light texture..

Finished element - I used "Sage"

I also used "Light Purple" to add some shimmer to the bunnies bow!

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The things you can do with these paints is endless!  They're  alot of fun to play with!

Make sure to join us on the Sweet Stamps blog, we'd love to see what you create.  You have a chance at winning $20 to purchase some "sweet" things of your own!!  Also make sure to check out all the other lovely creations from the other DT members!!

Have a great day!

Kendra

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Challenges:
Paper Pal Arts: Embossing

The Rubber Café: Embossing
Totally Papercraft: Cuddly and Cute
Stamps R Us: Spring
Pile It On: Cutie Patootie
Totally Gorjuss: Spring has Sprung
Creative Cottage: Spring has Sprung
Incy Wincy Designs: Sparkle & Shine
A Spoon Full of Sugar: Easter
Catered Crop: Recipe (Ribbon, Flowers, Spring, Border Punch, Circles, Die Cuts)

20 comments:

Doreen said...

What an amazing card, I love the techniques you have used.xxx

Sandy Fredrick said...

Kendra, I love the softness of your card and I like the added touches you used to give it special highlights. It's beautiful.

Dawnll said...

Kendra this is so adorable- love that you used CI paints, I know my friend Chrissy D makes some beauties using them.
Would love to play with some one day.
Love the glimmer it added to your card.

BethieJ said...

Your card is DARLING!! LOVE that you added paint to the embossed parts.. I must remember that fun trick!!
Thanks for joining us at PIO! Have a GREAT day!

Anne said...

Cute as a button Kendra, a really sweet little card.
Thanks for the tips on adding some sparkle and playing along with Karen's Doodles and Totally Papercrafts challenges this week
Anne x

Carol L said...

This is just as cute as can be! The embossing is gorgeous, and I just love that little bunny tail :)
Thanks for playing along with Stamps R Us this week!

Michelle said...

Beautiful as always dear!! Love the soft colors, they work well on this image.
*HUGS*
Michelle

Mary Frances said...

Adorable card Kendra! Wow thanks for sharing those great techniques. I'm going to definitely try some on my cards. I love how the card comes together with all your different shimmers and textures. Hugs

Stacey Adams, SweetStamps.com said...

Another great creation Kendra! I love how you added the shimmer to the embossed paper, bow and embellishments - the CI paints are fabulous and you always do a great job adding that extra sparkle! I really like the nice soft colors you used to color Tulip Bunny too.

Tamara Morton said...

Hi Kendra, love the tutorial you produce wonders with these paints! Gorgeous card love the glitter and sparkle
Hugs
Tamara

Collette said...

Such a sweet card, Kendra ... thanks for sharing your tutorial for your paints. It 'makes' the card! Thanks for sharing your project with us at Stamps R Us this week!

Carla said...

What a gorgeous card!!! I love your shimmer and cotton-tail!!! *smile* So cute. I'll bet its even more beautiful in person. THanks so much for playing at the PPA!!! Hugs,

Jacqueline L. Challiss Hill said...

I love all the details on your bunny and embossed paper. So pretty.

Kat said...

Gorgeous card Kendra. The image is really sweet, the embossing is lovely and so are the colours. Thanks for joining us at TG this week.

Kat x

Carol Hurlock said...

This is just delightful. I love the added touches of the paint on your embellishments. Lots of pretty detail on this exquisite creation.

Bear Hugs,
Carol :O}

P.S. Thank you so much for the sweet comment on my blog. I adored the pictures of your children!

karen said...

Beautiful card,love all the detail and fab tutorial too! thanks for sharing at Incy Wincy, Karenx

Linda McClain said...

Oh, what a cutie - and such great tutorials. I bet it's even better in real life with all the shimmery goodness. Thanks for sharing it with us at Catered Crop.

Bon Bob’s Delights said...

Goodness, your Tulip Bunny is adorable. I love how you always use the paints so creatively!!

Rachel Hope said...

So cute! Love all the sparkle!

Helen said...

Adorable - love how you added the sparkle!
Thanks for joining us at Pile It On!
Helen x