Unbridled Beauty Collage card for Lets Craft Together Blog Hop

Welcome back to another Let's Craft Together Blog Hop. This months theme is Background Techniques!

I have created a background using one of my favourite stamping techniques... a stamped collage of images. This technique is fun, totally unique and can be used with any stamp set. 

Lets take a closer look at this card. Heres the stamped panel before I added the sentiment. I always start with the largest images and work my way from the centre outwards. 

You'll notice I roughed up the edges, I think it makes it look old and leathery.  I used the outside edge of my scissors (closed) and ran it along the paper edge, pressing and going back n forth until the desired distressing is achieved.

I've gone for some unconventional colour choices here but I love ORANGE and PINKS together!

A quick inside stamping to match

This stamp set is available for purchase, its a great set!

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Delivering Cheer with chalk marker technique

Who knew the chalk marker had so much potential!! I have owned one for a while but I honestly have never really experimented properly. After watching Lyssa (USA demo) showcase a snowman card I feel in love with the chalk marker.  

Let me show you my creations with it.

I must be on a roll I have another video tutorial for you!

Once stamped in Memento Black ink, I had a lot of fun ‘white’ colouring the lady with the presents from Delivering Cheer.

The wreath I created from Whimsical Trees

This little marker is the hero of the day!

I hand dotted the background too … this marker is my new favourite colouring product!

I can’t not make traditional coloured Christmas cards - even if it’s just a couple. 

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My 10th Stampin’ Up!® Anniversary with Wild Cats Bundle

Its my SU Anniversary! Its a special one too - its my 10th Anniversary. When I look back over the years I smile as I think of all the friendships, adventures, creative projects, events and generally the fun times I've experienced. THANK YOU STAMPIN UP! Best creative decision I've ever made. So today I'm sharing a fierce card made using the Wild Cats Bundle along with a very BRIGHT colour challenge.

Happy 10 years to me 

I'm so proud of this card. It reminds me of the fierce women I have in my corner from all walks of life! Inspired by the colour challenge, I thought it would fun to stamp the leopard in different colours and group them together. Although technically in nature you rarely see Leopards in groups, it was totally fine to make believe on this card. 

Did you know that a group of Leopard is called a Leap?

Here's what I used to create this card

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I like to add a touch of RIPPED cardstock - in this card I layered them to create the background

A proud LEAP of Leopards rawwwr

YES YOU ARE FIERCE! Stamped in black ink and then 'highlighted' with the Blends markers

Such a sweet colour combination - sweet can be strong too!

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Celebrate Sunflowers & White Wash Technique

Today I have a new card for you using the Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle. I also want to share my version of White Washing! It’s very easy and very effective. Scroll right to the end to see how I made this card. 

Here’s a closer look at some of the front detail. 

This bundle is gorgeous and great value at $89 AUD plus postage.

After preparing the base (score in half at 14.9cm & 6.5cm for the easel) sponge the edges of both the Cinnamon Cider frames. I find a dauber is easiest & cleanest too! Don’t worry if it seems dark, the colour will lighten when dry. 

Next prepare the front Highland Heather panel. Turn your inkpad of the same colour upside down and use this as the ‘stamp’. Gently stamp around the edges until you have created an interesting pattern.

Ta-dah!

Next in black ink, stamp the sunflower and leaf image around the Highland Heather panel. 

Now for the ‘white washing - it’s easy just take a white colouring pencil and colour in the petals & leafs of the flowers.

Sponge the flower centres with a dauber for extra colour. 

Don’t forget the inside panel!

For the sentiment, “stamp off” the sunflower so that you stamp the 3rd generation, stamp the sentiment in black and die cut or cut out the image.

Create another flower in black ink for the inside of the card, use dimensionals to prop it up the easel has something to rest up against.

Assemble and adhere all the pieces together

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