I love trying to stretch myself in making one layered cards and I know that I said that I was going to do a 3-D project for you today, I just could not resist showing you this today and I do hope that you try it!
The inspiration for this card is from my friend Ted that is battling cancer. He received great news from the doctors on Friday that his tumor has shrunk and when he called to tell his son….he said "Son, great news…I'm going to be around a bit longer" – he has the BEST attitude and he still is doing Chemo 3 X's a week….please keep him in your prayers!
One layered cards are sometimes a challenge to make but I have lots of pictures for you so hopefully it will make sense to you! I am using basic circle punches in sizes 1 1/4", 1" and 1/2". I just use scraps of paper to punch out the shape to be able to sponge in the color!
Sorry for the glared picture but you can get the idea! This stamp set is one of the new Photopolymer Stamps Sets, Borderettes and it is a keep as you can use this for soooo many different cards! I used Sahara Snd to give it the backdrop that is simple but the color is light enough for me to stamp over!
You can see how I randomly sponged circle images and I wanted to show you how I "masked them" – very easy…Do you see the red circle…that is the same size as the one underneath that I sponged…I simply places the red one over it….then took the circle template as shown in the next picture…sponged and voila!
A couple of tips and tricks!
I just used a 1" painters tape…something that is not too sticky – actually what I did to make sure that it was not too sticky (as I would not want to rip my card) I put the tape on my jeans and pressed it hard to make it less sticky before I placed it on the card….but you need to make sure that the edge that is going to be sponged….is pressed really hard to get the tight!
The colors I used were inspired from the Lullaby Designer Series Paper…these papers are just WOW this year!!! I love the fact that right under the paper it lists the coordinations colors and that's exactly what I used! I just love it when things are easy!
After you do all of the stamping…carefully peel off the "mask rectangle" and WOW…YOU DID IT!
How about that sentiment…another BLUE RIBBON WINNER…it is called Bravo and wow – how appropriate – just look at the great sentiments in this stamp set!
Isn't this a great technique?!?! I truly hope that you give it a try. Play around with your colors…you would not have to mask it off if you did not want to – there are many colors that you could just shade over top and it would look great!
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Well…thoughts? Will you try to do this technique? I sure do hope so as I found it to be fun and different! Tomorrow we are going to be "back on track" with Make it Mine Mondays – a personal challenge that I am throwing your way for you to try at home!
I am oober proud of many that I have been sooooo loyal in trying and then sharing their works with me! I do think I am "on track" for all of the ribbon shares to go out on Monday! WOWZERS – it's a lot of ribbon but I know that you are going to love being able to have many of the ribbons at a fraction of having to purchase every rol!
Have a fabulous day and get ready for another great week of inspiration – WOOT-WOOT to Ted and you are truly my inspiration – keep that positive attitude and continue to inspire…until tomorrow!
Awesome news about Ted. Love the card and tips. Enjoy the day.
Such good news to wake up to this morning. The card is very nice. Your stamping is so crisp. Have a great Sunday. 🙂
I love this technique and will have to give it a try. So glad to hear Ted’s good news. Thanks for always giving up something to think about and try.
Great technigue and great job on showing us how you did it. Wonderful news about Ted. Will continue to pray for him. Enjoy your Sunday, Susan.
Susan, you are also an inspiration. Your thoughtfulness for everyone by making them cards, especially those battling such a devastating disease is truly amazing.
Great technique. I totally get it from your instructions which are great!
Have a wonderful day.
What a great opportunity to “step out of the box” as they say. I will definitely give this a try.
Kindness comes from the heart and you have it, Susan. My best to your friend Ted and let’s
hope he is “around” for quite awhile.
I love hearing good news! Thanks for sharing about Ted. You always seem to find the perfect sentiment for everything. Love this stamp set and can’t wait to get my hands on it. Looking forward to the new ribbon. YEA!
Good news about Ted. will keep him in my prayers.
Love the technique. thanks for sharing. love your blog.
I’m enjoying today’s technique. Can’t wait to try it. I hope your friend continues to improve!
Thanks for sharing Ted’s good news with us! I almost feel as if I know all the people you write about – I love this aspect about your blog!
The card is great! I have been seeing a bunch of pain commercials where they show circles from the paint cans and I was thinking ummm, this is pretty cool and would look great on a card. They had a black rim around the circles to represent the cans. They rotate the cans so the circles are in in different places as well as changing colors. I liked the commercial so therefore I like your card! Your instructions were very good!
Your card is great! I love it! I need to try it when I’m finished with the card I’m working on! I might even get a bit of that technique onto the current card.
Thanks for sharing!
Cyberhugs and looking forward to playing with my ribbons when I get them in the U.S.
Great card. Your friend may want to watch the movie “Forks over Knives” …very educational for anyone with cancer and for all of us. You can check out the trailer at http://www.forksoverknives.com (My mom died of pancreatic cancer so I’ve done tons of research and this is one of the best things I’ve found.) Praying for complete recovery for him. : )
Fabulous card for a fabulous guy!
Wow, what a great card and all the best to your friend.