Commit to the Flick

By far one of my favorite blogger/ You Tubers is Laura Bassen. Not only does she make the most fabulous projects but she is just fantastic to listen to.  No matter my mood she can always put a smile on my face.  Well today was no exception.  During the video she posted today for the Reverse Confetti block hop, she was talking about how she enjoys flicking or making splatters on her cards. In true Laura style she said you gotta "Commit to the Flick".  Well not only did I laugh for 10 minutes but it gave me such inspiration.  That was just what I needed today.  Even though it's Mother's Day I am not getting to spend it with my wonderful kids, (love you Matthew & Heather) so I was a little down.  So instead of just continuing to feel sorry for myself I decided to pay homage to Laura and commit to the flick.

And of course it had to be bright rainbow colors and a white sentiment on black.  My skills do not begin to equal Laura's but we all have goals.  I encourage you to check out her video today.  You can click on the link in her name above and it will take you to her block.  And try committing to the flick yourself.

Products:

Paper - Stamper select white, PaperTreyInk

             Basic black, Stampin Up

Ink - Tim Holtz distress mini's in squeezed lemonade, carved pumpkin, candied apple, cracked pistachio & salty ocean

Pen - White gel pen, Signo Uni-ball

Die - Wave cover plate, PaperTreyInk

I hope that everyone finds something that makes then laugh for 10 minutes today and have a Happy Mother's Day.

Hugs and Happy Crafting, Jacqueline

OnlineCardClasses - Clear & Sheer

This past week I have been participating in the Clear & Sheer class at OnlineCardClasses.  This class is all about techniques & creating using vellum & acetate.  The instructors have shown some really great ideas & beautiful cards.  Of course the biggest issue encountered when creating with a clear substrate is how to attach it to your projects with showing the adhesive.  There are some nice vellum adhesives out there but I have never found one that is truly invisible.  The first lesson in the class is all about how to overcome that this issue.

The first card I made was an idea/ semi-case from Jennifer McGuire.  I used a dye ink to color the bottom of the vellum, then used a soft cloth to spread it up the card to give an ombre' effect.  The image is then embossed over it.  This idea is terrific with great versatility.  You can make your vellum any color(s) you want.

Products:
White card stock - Stamper's select, Papertreyink
Vellum - unsure
Ink - High Dive Dye & Hybrid, Simon Says Stamp
         Versamark
Stamps - Ombre' Sentiments Birthday, Papertreyink
                Corner Garden, Stampin Up
Embossing Powder - White/ Clear, Hero Arts
Droplets - Clear 4mm & 6mm, Pretty Pink Posh

My next card was created using acetate.  I used acetate for the balloons and inlayed them in the cardstock so the inside sentiment shows though.  I love the way this turned out although it did take me quite a while of fussing with acetate to get it to do what I wanted it to.  But well worth it.

Here is a closeup of the balloons so you can see the inside sentiment.

Products:
White card stock - Stamper's select, Papertreyink
Acetate - Clearly Bold 6x6 pad, We R Memory Keepers
Ink - High Dive, Hollyhock, Duckling, Simon Says Stamp
         Versafine Oxyx Black
Dies - Party Balloons, Lawn Fawn
Stamps - Big Birthday Wishes / Birthday Bits, Simon Says Stamp

I recommend this class.  It was alot of fun and I certainly learned a few new things.  Hope you enjoy the cards.  Thanks for stopping by.  Would love to hear from you.

Hugs & Happy Crafting, Jacqueline