Hi, Jamie here with you today to let you know that you still have time to make those Christmas cards if you haven’t started yet. See how I created this wonderful watercolor winter shaker card!
Watercolor Winter Shaker Background
To make my card I ink blended blue and purple inks on watercolor paper then went over it with a wet brush to make it look like it was watercolored. Once this panel is dry, stamp the snowflake with VeraMark Ink and emboss it with white embossing powder. A pine tree die was used to cut white glitter cardstock.
The E-Z Runner Grand was used to tape pine trees to the bottom of the watercolor panel, then the panel was taped to a blue card.
Winter Shaker Feature
3D Foam Circle Frames make shaker cards super easy! After stamping the sentiment with VersaMark Ink in the center of the card, heat emboss with white embossing powder. Then place one of the 3D Foam Circle Frames on the card. Make sure the sentiment is in the center.
Next, nest two circle dies together and cut to create a circle ring from white glitter cardstock. This size will cover the 3D Foam Circle Frame on the card panel.
Die-cut a piece of acetate using the larger circle die. Use the E-Z Runner Grand to tape the back of the circle ring and cover over the acetate to create the window. Add shaker bits in the center of the 3D Foam Circle Frame on the card panel. Peel off the top liner of the foam circle frame and place the window on top of the foam to finish.
Hello! Here’s a fun Christmas card to make with foil! This Foiled Christmas Tree Card shows off foil applied over adhesive applied with E-Z Runner adhesives and Adhesive Dots Mini!
Make a Tree Stencil
Fold a piece of printer paper (scrap paper) in half. Towards the lower end of the fold measure 1.375 inches from the fold and make a dot with a pencil and draw a line from the dot perpendicular to the fold (bottom of the tree). Use a ruler to measure 4 inches from the dot to fold (top of the tree) and draw a line. Then cut along pencil lines and open the paper to reveal the stencil.
Cut Layers
Before starting the focal design, let’s cut the card layers! Cut a piece of 8.5 x 6-inch green cardstock, and fold it in half to form a 4.25 x 6-inch card base. Set aside. Next, cut a piece of black cardstock to 3.75 x 5.5-inch plus scraps for a sentiment.
Place Mask on Background
Use a pencil to lightly mark the vertical center of black cardstock (marks won’t show after the foil is applied) and make a pencil dot .5 inches from the top at the center.
On the back of the stencil, use E-Z Dots® Repositionable Refillable Dispenser to apply a few adhesive spots near the tree opening. Align the tree opening top at the pencil dot, use pencil marks to align it straight, and press in place.
Apply Adhesive and Green Foil
At top of the tree opening, apply the adhesive with E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser starting on the stencil, across the tree, and ending on the stencil. Continue to apply rows of adhesive in the same way to cover the tree.
Place green holographic foil from Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors over adhesive, rub well with fingers and then peel foil away. If there are any places without foil, reapply and rub.
Place the stencil in place over the tree again. Use E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser to apply adhesive in garland-shaped curves going from the stencil, across the tree, and ending back on the stencil. Repeat as desired.
Remove the stencil. Place gold foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors over the tree and rub well to transfer foil to the garland, then pull the foil away. Repeat if necessary to fill in any places without foil.
Apply Red Foil Balls
Place one Adhesive Dots Mini on the tree, peel away the liner and cover with red foil from Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors. Rub well before pulling away the foil. It takes a little more care to pull foil away from Adhesive Dots. Repeat to add more ball ornaments over the tree.
Draw the Tree Trunk
Use a gold pen to draw a short tree trunk. Isn’t it striking against the black cardstock?!
Stamp the Greeting
On a piece of black cardstock, stamp the greeting with Versamark ink and add gold embossing power on top. Tap the excess off and melt it with a heating tool. Cut around the greeting to a narrow strip.
Welcome! It’s time for the Fall/Winter 2022 Coffee Lovers Blog Hop with this fabulous Holiday Coffee Shaker Card! As a SUPER SPONSOR, we’ve provided great prizes too! Grab a cuppa and join the hop with your own beverage-themed artwork!
What are Coffee Lovers? It is a coffee-loving (or tea or cocoa) community of cardmakers open to everyone. Their blog offers inspirational coffee-related posts and bi-annual coffee blog hops that YOU can join. You get a chance to win the giveaways as a blogger! So read until the very end!
Holiday Coffee Shaker Card by Tracy McLennon
Hello crafty friends! Tracy here, and today I have a festive and fun little project to share celebrating everything caffeinated. Here are all the details about my coffee-themed shaker card.
Grab Coffee + Let’s Create!
First I decided to create a very simple layered background for my shaker card using a white cardstock card base and patterned paper. I adhered these layers together using the E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser.
Secondly, I stamped and coloured my wreath and coffee image using black ink, Zig Clean Color Markers, and a water brush. I used circle dies to cut the patterned paper circle for the base of the shaker, and the acetate for behind the wreath.
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Hello friends! It’s Shannon up on the blog today bringing you this fun little glitter shaker card filled on top and bottom with Nuvo Rainbow Quartz Triangles! This card was super easy to put together.
Glitter Shaker Card Base
First, I started with a piece of Jen Hadfield “Stardust” patterned paper in “B.F.F.” I cut the paper 5” x 10” and created a fold down the middle. I rounded the edges on the right side of the card to keep from creasing the corners.
Next, it’s time to have fun with the 3D Foam Circle Frames in White. I removed the adhesive backing off of one side and placed some acetate onto the surface. I then cut around the circle to remove the excess.
Next, it was time to sprinkle a liberal amount of the Nuvo Rainbow Quartz Triangles all over the sticky surface. I made sure to press the glitter into the adhesive side. Make sure to tap off the excess. You may just get glitter everywhere (don’t ask me how I know!).
Shaker Feature
Now it is time to sprinkle a little bit of glitter onto your card base right in the middle of where you would like to place your circle.
Next, gently apply the Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/4in. and remove the backing. Carefully set your glittery circle down. You should have a sparkly shaker on the inside and a gorgeous sparkly circle surrounding all of that shine!
Adding the Finishing Touches
I added some super simple stickers to embellish this sweet little card. I used 3D Foam Square White Mix. This is my favorite dimensional foam adhesive mix. You have the option to choose whichever size suits your project the best! How clever!
I hope that I was able to inspire you today to create a quick and easy glitter shaker card with impact! Shannon Allor
Hello crafty friends, Martha Lucia here to share with you how easy is to make a multilayer wreath Christmas card without Dimension. My today’s project is full of layers but can be easily placed into an envelope to be shipped through our mail service. To make this, I will feature the E-Z Runner Grand Permanent Strips and the Glue Pen Dual Tip.
Multilayer Wreath Process
I started selecting one wreath die cut. Then I die cut it four different times using two different colors of green cardstock.
My tip on this type of design alternating the shapes is to avoid bunky parts. I just placed the E-Z Runner Grand Permanent Strips on the center part of the die cuts.
Finishing the Multilayer Christmas Card
I created the card base using a different tone of green cardstock from the ones that I used to make the wreath. Then, I decorated it with a piece of designer paper in contrasting colors. Additionally, I adhered the layered wreath on the center of the card. To add these two pieces, the designer paper, and the wreath, I used E-Z Runner Grand Permanent Strips.
Additionally, I die cut a message or sentiment onto red glitter cardstock. On this opportunity, I used the Glue Pen Dual Tip. I just placed the adhesive behind the letters that were on the center of the wreath to make the sides more flexible.
Thanks for stopping by and let me share how easily is created with multilayers and without dimension. Don’t be afraid to experiment with the unlimited possibilities of your adhesives! Martha Lucia
Hi, everyone! Like to add texture to your handmade cards? Teri here to show you how with my Happy Birthday Stars Card with 3D Foam Shapes and flock!
This fun Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique is so fun and adds a ton of pizazz and pop to cards.
Making the Birthday Stars
Start by adhering several strips of patterned paper to a piece of cardstock. Place several foam shapes on top. I used 3D stars, but any open foam shape will work.
Burnish flock onto the shapes. Rub a piece of wax paper along the shapes to help burnish it down. Cut the shapes out with your scissors and set them aside.
Texture the Frame
Create a frame by adhering a 3D Foam Frame to patterned paper and cutting it out. Cover it with the flock. I recommend using a paint brush to sweep away any stray flock after you’ve burnished the flock to the frame.
Assembling the Card
Adhere a panel of patterned paper onto a top-folded card. Add your frame and the stars. Use Crafty Foam Tape to affix the largest element to the card.
Embellish your frame with a couple of Creative Photo Corners and sequins. Stamp a sentiment on a strip of cardstock and adhere it to the card. Be sure to put foam strips on it, separating where it will overlap your foam shapes.
Complete the card by rolling some adhesive along the top and bottom of the card. Burnish some foil on top. Depending on what look you are going for, use either Dots or Strips for the adhesive.
Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you are inspired to add some texture to your next card or scrapbook page just like my Happy Birthday Stars Card!
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a Thanksgiving Pumpkin Card. Being fall, the leaves are falling and pumpkins are ready to harvest. With that in mind, I created this easy-to-create card.
This pumpkin card is all about simple layering, some coloring, and adhering. Wanna join me in creating this thanksgiving card?
Making the Top Card Panel
Start by stamping the pumpkins and twines onto a white cardstock panel using a black ink pad. Also, stamp an extra image of the pumpkins onto a smaller piece of paper.
Next color the image of the separately stamped pumpkin. Then color the outlines of the pumpkin image you stamped onto the white card panel.
Layering the Pumpkin Card
Cut out the colored image of the pumpkins and fussy cut the image. Then adhere onto the top card panel using Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix.
This way you create a subtle uplifting effect on your card. Then adhere the panel onto a dark brown card panel and use the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser to adhere.
Place a Happy Thanksgiving sticker onto a banner cut out from a leftover piece of dark brown cardstock (the same color you used for the middle card panel) and secure to the card using Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix.
Adhere some tiny green mulberry leaves all over the card using the Dual Tip Glue Pen for adhering.
And voilá your Thanksgiving Pumpkin Card is ready. Easy to make, wasn’t it?
Hi, Connie here with an easy and fun way to make a plaid background using the E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refillable Dispenser and Distress Oxide Ink. I’m using pumpkin stamps to bring on the fall weather in this Pumpkin Square Card Set! Hoping anyway!
These Pumpkin Squares Cards are about 4″, so you will need to cut your card base, card mats, and card front accordingly. For my card front, I’m using a piece of white cardstock with some ink stains (in my stash). Now I’m all ready to go!
Plaid Background for the Pumpkin Square Card
1. Gather the supplies. You will need E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refillable Dispenser, Distress Oxide Ink in Spiced Marmalade, and seasonal-themed stamps. 2. Starting from top to bottom, apply the Repositionable Dots Adhesive. Turn the cardstock and go horizontally with the adhesive. Apply the Distress Oxide Ink to the card front using a foam applicator. 3. Using your finger rub off the repositionable adhesive. The plaid design will start to show. 4. When all the adhesive is removed, spray the card front with water and then dab off. This will give you a distressed look.
Stamping and Embossing the Pumpkin Square Card
1. Using a stamping platform, stamp the image onto the card front. Re-stamp if necessary. 2. To put the card together, you will need the E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser, the Crafty Foam Tape 108′, and 3D Foam Strips (for the words). 3. Emboss the stamped words, using white embossing powder, on black cardstock. Cut into a word strip. 4. Adhere the Crafty Foam Tape 108′ to the card front and then adhere to the black cardstock mat.
Last Finishing Steps
1. Adhere the black cardstock mat to the yellow mat using the E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. 2. Then the yellow cardstock mat to the folded white cardstock base. 3. I ran out of adhesive in between this process so super easy just popped in a NEW E-Z Runner Strips Refill. 4. Add the 3D Foam Strips to the back of the embossed word strips and adhere to the card fronts. Speckle with white acrylic paint to finish the cards.
Hi, Jamie here with you today and I have a Dotted Happy Thanksgiving card that is perfect to send out to friends and family that can’t be with us for the holiday
Create a Dotted Happy Thanksgiving Background
Stamp the sentiment with VersaMark ink and heat emboss with Lettuce Embossing Powder on a piece of white cardstock panel. Make the background by stamping with a dotted background stamp using Citrus ink. Then watercolor the little pumpkin with watercolor pencils using a touch of water since the paper is not watercolor paper.
Place a circle die on the right edge of a patterned paper card panel to create an offset window. Next, add 3D Foam Strips on the back of the panel along the edges and around the circle.
Pumpkins and leaves were die-cut from white cardstock and colored with orange and green inks.
The Finishing Touches
Using circle dies, a circle frame was die-cut from wine cardstock and glued to the top of the circle opening with the Dual Tip Glue Pen. Add a strip of decorative paper to the bottom portion of the card. Use a combination of Dual Tip Glue Pen and 3D Foam Squares to give them differing heights. The Dotted Happy Thanksgiving Card is ready to be sent!
Hello friends! I often like to challenge myself to use products in a little different way. Today’s masculine birthday card features papers from Photo Play’s “For the Love of Winter” Collection! The blue colors seem perfect for a guy’s card, so I chose papers that didn’t necessarily depict winter to make this card. I’m so happy with how it turned out!
Masculine Birthday Card Base
To make this card, form a 4 x 6.5 inches card base from white cardstock. Cut a piece of wood-patterned paper to 4 x 6.5 inches. Secure it to the card front using E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser.
Sprinkle Distress Glaze Uncharted Mariner over the adhesive, tap off the excess and melt with a heating tool. Trim long edges as needed so the glaze pattern is on the very edge.
Trim a piece of dark blue paper and black cardstock large enough to cover a “birthday” die. Next, apply a sheet of Adhesive Sheets 4×6 inch to the back of the dark blue paper. Simply pull back the yellow liner, place the dark blue paper facing up on top of the adhesive, cover the liner back on top of the paper and rub the adhesive to transfer it to the paper. Remove the paper and adhere it to the black cardstock.
Place the “birthday” die on the dark blue paper side and run it through the die-cutting machine 2-3 times. Gently remove the die-cut word and set it aside.
Stamp Part of the Sentiment
Stamp “Happy” with Medieval Blue ink on a piece of wood grain paper. Trim close around the word.
Grab the dot and plaid banners from the collection’s ephemera pack. Use one of the banners as a template to cut a third banner from music paper. Arrange the banners and secure them to the card using E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser. Tuck the top of the banners under the band or trim to fit.
Squeeze a small amount of glue from Dual Tip Glue Pen onto a scrap of cardstock. Use a small brush to apply glue to the back of the “birthday” die cut. It’s not necessary to completely cover all of it with glue. Place on the card and press firmly in place.
Tie a bow thread to each button and then place an Adhesive Dots Small on the back of each. Peel off the liners and press in place on the band.
So what do you think of my Masculine Birthday Card? I challenge you to take a themed pack of papers and turned them into any occasion card creation.
Buttons Galore and More (buttons), Hero Arts Stamps (Sending Love Mail), Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Versafine Clair (Medieval Blue), PhotoPlay Paper Co. (For the Love of Winter Collection), Ranger Ink (Distress Glaze-Uncharted Mariner), Spellbinders Paper Arts (Yanna’s Layered Script Sentiment), Thread or Crochet Thread (Cream), Cardstock (White, Scrap of Black)
