Cards Two Ways with Video for Scraps of Elegance Kits

I've had so much fun making these two different cards from the June Scraps of Elegance Stephanie's Treasure Kit!! There are lots of events to celebrate with cards in June. We have three birthdays and Father's day, so I was in need of both a masculine Father's Day card for my husband and a feminine birthday card for my mom. So I thought, why not attempt to create both from the same paper and kit elements?

I've created a process video to show you how I put them together. I share a variety of technique such as using alcohol ink a couple different ways, coloring chipboard, using Prills, and even a demo on how to tie a four loop bow with the lovely kit ribbon. I hope you enjoy!

Here are some close-ups to show the details.

"Moments in Time"

I created this card from my mom who just celebrated her birthday.

Purely shabby chic and feminine!

I demonstrate how to tie a four loop bow in my video.

I've added Prills to my flowers and background. The lovely Blue Fern Studios Chipboard has been stamped and colored with kit mixed media products.

"Wonderful Life"

I used the back side of this gorgeous Blue Fern Studios paper to go totally

masculine for a Father's Day card for my wonderful husband, Gary.

Tim Holtz Rub-ons, Blue Fern Studios Stamps and Prima Ceiling Bulbs are all included in the fabulous June Scraps of Elegance June Kit and work perfectly together to give a masculine touch.

The background is colored using kit alcohol inks.

I've added a few Prima trinkets from my stash.

I show how to color rhinestones with alcohol ink in my video.

Links

Scraps of Elegance ~ Scraps of Darkness Store

Scraps of Elegance ~ Scraps of Darkness Blog

Scraps of Elegance ~ Scraps of Darkness Community

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Moments in Time

Products

Scraps of Elegance - Stéphanie's Treasure Kit

Main Kit

Blue Fern Studios - Deja Vu Collection:  Un Voyage a Paris

Blue Fern Studios - Deja Vu Collection:  Petites Cartes

Blue Fern Studios - Deja Vu Collection:  Tresors

Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard - Ironwork Accents

Tim Holtz/Idea-ology: Remnant Rubs - Botanical

Kaisercraft: Self-adhesive Rhinestones - Wine

Shimmerz: Creameez Paint - Get Glowing

Trimcraft/Dovecraft: Back To Basics Doilies - lavender

Offray: Sheer Asiana Ribbon - 1 yard - Cream

Color Add On

Shimmerz - Inklingz Paint - Pugnacious Purple

Shimmerz - Vibez Mist - Princess

Creativity Add On

Trimcraft/Dovecraft - Sweet Paris Collection - Chipboard Tags

Petaloo - Teastained Dahlias - Purple

Magnolia - Vintage Roses - Yellow

Elements Add On

Blue Fern Studios - Clear Stamps - Forever

Crafter's Workshop - 6x6 Template - Daily Buzz 

US Artquest - Prills - Lavender & Lace

Floral Add On

Petaloo - Vintage Velvet Pansies - White

Past Scraps of Elegance Kits

Faber Castell - Texture Luxe Metallic Paste - Pearls

Other Products

Cardstock, purple - stash

Card Base - stash

Liquitex ~ Gesso, white, clear

Ranger ~ Archival Ink, Jet Black

Ranger ~ Distress Ink, Dusty Concord

Prima ~ Metal Dies - Leaves #572839

Stampabilities ~ May Your Birthday Be Filled

Helmar ~ Liquid Scrap Dots

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Helmar ~ Premium Craft Glue

Helmar ~ Super-Tac Glue

Helmar ~ Zapdots - 1/2” Square, White

Zutter by Donna Salazar ~ Distrezz-it-All

Sizzix ~ Big Shot

Darice ~ Heat Tool

Father’s Day Card

Products

Scraps of Elegance - Stéphanie's Treasure Kit

Main Kit

Blue Fern Studios - Deja Vu Collection:  Un Voyage a Paris

Tim Holtz/Idea-ology: Remnant Rubs - Botanical

Shimmerz: Creameez Paint - Get Glowing

Blue Fern Studios: Chipboard - Ironwork Accents

Elements Add On

Blue Fern Studios - Clear Stamps - Forever

Prima - Junkyard Treasures - Ceiling Bulbs

Creativity Add On

Ranger - Adirondack Lights Alcohol Ink 3 pack - Wildflower (Peach Bellini, Lemonade)

Other Products

Prima ~ Nature Garden Collection - 6x6” Paper Stack #950194

Cardstock ~ Grey - Stash

Idea-Ology ~ Tim Holtz - Tissue Tape, Symphony

Prima ~ Say It In Chrystals - #563677

Prima ~ Sunrise Sunset - Vintage Trinkets #960353

Prima ~ Sunrise Sunset - Vintage Trinkets #960346

Prima ~ Tiny Junkyard Findings - Vintage Trinkets, Screw Heads #891633

Prima ~ Tiny Junkyard Findings - Vintage Trinkets, Special Screws #891626

Prima ~ Tiny Junkyard Findings - Vintage Trinkets, Clock Parts #891664

Darice ~ Rhinestones, black

Liquitex ~ Ceramic Stucco

Clearsnap by Donna Salazar ~ Mix’d Media Inx - Stormy

Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Pumice Stone

Ranger ~ Archival Ink - Jet Black

Ranger ~ Alcohol Ink - Mushroom

Ranger ~ Alcohol Blending Solution

Inkadinkado ~ Script Stamp - #8347

The Crafter's Workshop ~ Sketch Grid 12x12” Stencil

Scripture Sentiment ~ Word Art Wednesday

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Helmar ~ Premium Craft Glue

Helmar ~ Super-Tac Glue

Darice ~ Heat Tool

Basic Grey ~ Rub-on Roller

Happiness Is . . . November Sketch Challenge for C'est Magnifique

The first of the month is the reveal of our November C'est Magnifique Sketch Challenge. I have the layout I created based on this gorgeous sketch to share as well. 

First though, I'd like to share a sneak peek of my Once Upon A...Sketch layout featuring Leaky Shed Studio Chipboard. This project us up on the Leaky Shed blog today, so I hope you'll hop over there to take a look HERE.

Sneak Peek

Now for today's post.

The November "Time After Time" C'est Magnifique Kit is jam packed with gorgeous papers and coordinating elements. I've tried to created some different looks, and today's layout is soft and romantic. Elizabeth and Andrew waited to share their first kiss until they were husband and wife. Here's one of those first precious moments.

"Happiness Is . . ."

November C'est Magnifique Sketch

To view more amazing inspiration by our talented design team

and to link up your project,

please stop by the C'est Magnifique blog HERE.

Tips and Techniques

These lovely pearled rose clusters by Prima come in the Flower Add-On. The Prima clock charm is part of the Main Kit in the Ephemera Pack.

Here's another view. I've added mixed media products from my stash including mists, microbeads, molding paste and inks. I've used the Ranger Liquid Pearl in a different way. Instead of creating pearls with them, I rubbed this medium across the raised molding paste to achieve a beautiful golden sheen across the page. 

There are lots of ephemera pieces and tags in the Main Kit and Magnifique Mixed Media kit. The key and butterfly are part of the Ephemera Pack. I painted mist like watercolor across the bird cage and butterfly on the ephemera tags. Adding that bit of color pulls my eye right in to this sweet photo. I've also used some cards I cut from the gorgeous Blue Fern Montage papers. 

The smaller of the two rose clusters in this package did not include any pearls. I'm also a bead artist, so I happened to have several matching pearls in my stash. I painted thin wire with white gesso and twisted it through the pearls just like it was done in the larger cluster. Also I pulled the cluster apart and reworked it for this corner.

Here's a side view. The white feathers are from my stash.

Product List

Main Kit

Blue Fern ~ Montage – Invitation

Blue Fern ~ Montage – Bouquet

Prima ~ Ephemera ~ Epiphany #575885

Flower Add On Kit

Prima ~ Winthrop Collection, Pearl #577698

Magnifique Mixed Media Kit

Crate Paper ~ Notes & Things – Journaling Cards #683542

Ranger ~ Liquid Pearls – Buttercup

Stash

Feathers, White

Pearl Beads, White

Beadies Mini Marbles, Clear

Martha Stewart ~ Microbeads – White Gold

Golden ~ Light Molding Paste

Liquitex ~ Gesso – Clear, White

Heidi Swapp Color Shine – Blush

Tattered Angels ~ Glimmer Mist – Vintage Pink

Higgins ~ Drawing Ink – Black, White

Ranger ~ Distress Ink, Pumice Stone

Prima ~ 6” Stencil – Flourish #564278

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive 

Tombow ~ Multi Mono Liqued Glue

Art Glitter ~ Designer Dries Clear

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~ Blessings ~

"Beautiful" for C'est Magnifique and November Kit Reveal ~ Time After Time

It's time for the release of the "Time After Time" November C'est Magnifique Kit.

Here's another project I've created with this gorgeous kit. Be sure to scroll down for photos and kit information following my project details.

The beautiful woman in this photo is our sweet daughter-in-law's great grandmother.

"Beautiful"

Tips and Techniques

I cut the Blue Fern Leafy Bough (Magnifique Mixed Media Kit) into two pieces to span across the page.

I've stenciled and misted the background along with ink splatter. These coloring products are from my stash.

I've used several pieces in this cluster from the Flower Add-On. The Prima crocheted doily had the vintage feel I was looking for, but not the pink, so I layered on another flower letting the crocheted portion extend out.

From the Magnifique Mixed Media Kit, I've used the Prima ribbon stamp, and the small black rose from is edged with Prima Art Sugar. I've also tucked in one of the Prima stick pins from the Main Kit.

This gorgeous Blue Fern Leafy Bough Chipboard is painted it with green chalkboard paint, (Mixed Media Kit) then when dry painted with Viva Transparent Crackle Paint (stash). Once dry, I dabbed glue and sprinkled with microbeads from my stash. 

I've layered Prima Ephemera (Main Kit) and cards cut from the Blue Fern Montage Bouquet paper behind and around the photo. This sentiment is also cut from the sheet and the butterfly is from the Prima Ephemera pack. 

This sweet little cluster contains flowers and a Prima 3-D Sticker from the Main Kit, Flower Add On, and Magnifique Mixed Media Kit. This sticker was light and shiny - more of a contrast from the vintage background than I wanted, So I spritzed it lightly with some of the same mist used on the background. You can get a variety of looks and feels from your embellishments by using mixed media products like mists, so don't set aside an element that could be perfect with a little spritz of mist, or brush stroke of gesso. . .

Product List

Main Kit

Blue Fern Studio ~ Montage – Society

Blue Fern Studio ~ Montage – Boquet

Prima ~ Ephemera - Epiphany #575885

Prima ~ Vintage Trinkets – Metal Pins, Rosarian - #560065

Prima ~ Cigar Box Secrets - Humidor #578596

Flower Add On

Prima ~ Pensacola Collection – Blush #578350

Petaloo ~ Botanica Collection – Sugared Minis, Green

Prima ~ Manhattan Collection – Broadway #577643

Mixed Media Kit 

Prima ~3D Stickers - Epiphany #576257 

Crate Paper ~ Notes & Things – Journaling Cards #683542

Blue Fern Studios ~ Leafy Bough 

Manorhouse ~ Black Tea Roses

Plaid ~ Chalkboard Paint ~ Green

Prima~  Clear Stamps – Epiphany Collection, One #575823 

Stash

Golden ~ Light Molding Paste

Liquitex ~ Gesso – Clear, Black

Viva ~ Croco Crackling Colour – Transparent

Ranger ~ Distress Ink – Pumice Stone

BoBunny ~ DoubleDot Ink Licorice 

Tattered Angels ~ Glimmer Mist – Cork 

Heidi Swapp ~ Color Shine – Gold 

Higgins ~ Drawing Ink – Brown, White

Beadies ~ Microbeads, Silver

BoBunny ~ Stickable Stencils – Brocade 

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive; Zapdots – White ½ in Square

Tombow ~ Multi Mono Liquid Glue

November Main Kit ~ Time After Time

Blue Fern Studios: Ironwork Arch

Prima: Ephemera Die Cuts: Epiphany

Prima: Cigar Box Secrets Collection Flower Embellishments: Humidor

Prima: Vintage Metal Pins: Rosarian

Petaloo: Jeweled Flowers: Teal

American Crafts: Pebbles: Homemade Phrase Tags

American Crafts: Amy Tan Plus One Thickers Alpha Stickers: Black

C’est Magnifique: Paint: Cotton Candy

Offray: Bold Check Ribbon: Black

Paper Add-On

We are featuring our only USA paper manufacturer, Blue Fern Studios.

Blue Fern Studios: Montage: Invitation

Blue Fern Studios: Montage: Fairyland

Blue Fern Studios: Montage: Society

Blue Fern Studios: Montage: Wisdom

Blue Fern Studios: Montage: Mercantile

Blue Fern Studios: Montage: Now and Then

Blue Fern Studios: Montage: Bouquet

Blue Fern Studios: Montage: Calling Card

Magnifique Mixed Media Kit

Shimmerz: Inklingz: Me and Blue

Clearsnap: Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink: Taffy

C'est Magnfique: Gesso: Mint

Plaid: Chalkboard Paint: Green**

Prima: Yellow Flower**

Crate Paper: Notes and Things: Mixed Tags

Prima: Art Ingredients Art Sugar: Charcoal

Blue Fern Studios: Leafy Bough

Ranger: Liquid Pearls: Buttercup

Touch of Nature: Feathers: Black

Expo: Beaded Eyelash Trim: Black

Walnut Hollow: Clock Hands: Black

Prima: Clear Stamp: Epiphany

Prima: 3D Stickers: Epiphany

Prima: Cigar Box Secrets Collection Flowers: Londsdale

Brass Clock Charm

Brass Rose Charm

Stencil: Fleur de Lis

Black Tea Roses

**Some items may be partial packages

Flower Add-on

We create a Flower Add On each month for those of you who like extra flowers.   We have selected six additional packages of flowers that compliment the kit and put them together as an add-on.

Petaloo: Botanica Sugared Mini Blooms: Pine Green

Prima: Cigar Box Secrets Collection: Ligero

Prima: Manhattan Collection: Times Square

Prima: Winthrop Flowers: Pearl

Prima: Pensacola Collection: Blush

Petaloo: Textured Elements Burlap Wild Sunflowers: Yellow

Embellishment Add-on 

Lastly, we have an Embellishment Add On so you can stretch your kit even further.

Petaloo: Mini Butterflies: Darjeeling Tea Stained Yellow

Blue Fern Studios: Elegant Chandelier

American Crafts: Dear Lizzy: Polka Dot Party Adhesive Layered Resin Flowers

Prima: Clear Stamp: Cigar Box Secrets

Crate Paper: Maggie Holmes Signature: Ephemera Cardstock Die Cuts

Prima: 12"X 12" Cardstock Alphabet Stickers: Sun Kiss

Manor House Flowers: Felt Doilies: Beautiful You

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~ Blessings ~