Friday, August 5, 2016

Blog Hop Finale!

Welcome to the Stampendous and Creative Impressions blog hop finale! 



This week the design team has been sharing samples we created for the July catalog featuring ribbons and embellishments from Creative Impressions.  A big THANK YOU to Creative Impressions for providing our team members with TONS of their wonderful  ribbons and hardware!!

What's a hop without PRIZES!



Comment for a chance to win one of these great prize packages! US winners only. See Official Rules for details. Deadline to comment is Sunday, August 7th, midnight PDT. Winners will be announced early next week.

Three prize packages that include:
An assortment of ribbons and hardware
PLUS winner’s choice of Create Winter, Create A Poinsettia or Create Fall Stamp Set


Today I'm featuring one of Frans wonderful new stencils called Framed Witch (FMS4036) and some gorgeous orange crepe ribbon from Creative Impressions!



Supplies:


Stampendous:
FMS4036 Framed Witch Metal Stencil
DCP1006 Fitted Frames B size R

Dreamweaver:
DWDMBP Matte Black Embossing Paste
DWDPK Dreamweaver Palette Knife
DWLM2010 Paste Spreader

Plus:
My Color Cardstock - Deep Purple
Graphic 45 Charmed I'm Sure 4501143
Graphic 45 Brews and Potions 4501144
Copic Marker 100
Removable Tape
Creative Impressions 3/4" Orange Crepe Ribbon 70147
Die Cut Machine
Foam Tape

Instructions:
Step 1:  Fold a 7" x 10" piece of Deep Purple cardstock in half to form an A7 card
Step 2: Cut a 4" x 4 3/4" piece of the Charmed I'm Sure paper, edge with 100, adhere to the card front near the top edge, make sure the ruler pattern is going the right direction
Step 3: Cut a 3 3/4" x 4 3/4" piece of the Brews and Potions paper, edge with 100, adhere to the card front under the top paper, watch direction of pattern, adhere a 5/8" x 4 3/4" piece of the purple side of Brews and Potions (edged with 100) across the seam
Step 3:  Tape the Framed Witch stencil to a 4 1/2" x 5 1/2" piece of Brews and Potions paper (striped images side) with removable tape
Step 4:  Use a palette knife and paste spreader to apply Matte Black Embossing Paste over the design, remove stencil and place in water for cleaning later, let paste dry
Step 5: When the paste is dry, use the Fitted Frames die size R to cut the Witch, and, the matching frame (from the purple side of a 4 1/2" x 5 1/2" piece)
Step 6: Edge both frames with the 100 marker and adhere together, wrap an orange ribbon around the lower part of the witch image and tie a bow
Step 7:  Use foam tape to add the frames to the card

Look how beautiful this ribbon is!


Here's the Blog Hop list:

Louise Healy

Happy Creating,
Louise

23 comments:

  1. What a fantastic card. Love the look of the stencil design on the dp background.

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  2. Spookarific! LOVE the paper choice and the stenciling is awesome!!! LOVELOVELOE the big orange bow too! TFS!

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  3. Fabulous Halloween card! Love the silhouette witch plus the ribbon!

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  4. Awesome card and that ribbon is divine!

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  5. OOOoooo! I love the deep, rich tones of this card. It's perfectly spooky in all the right ways!

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  6. Great choice of papers and I like the stenciling.
    Sue in Ohio

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  7. Louise, your cards are over the top. You always inspire me!

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  8. This is a great Halloween card. The colors are so "spooky".

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  9. Wow, terrific looking
    Halloween card, great
    colors.
    Carla from Utah

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  10. Awesome Halloween card! Love the beautiful fall colors and that fabulous Framed Witch Stencil! Pretty bow in a beautiful fall color too!

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  11. spooktastic.
    Great card for Halloween.
    thanks for sharing
    Illinois

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  12. Nice layout. A nice change to the typical Halloween themed card.

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  13. I love the stencil and the paper!

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  14. I love the colors of your Halloween card! The layers are awesome and showcase the witch perfectly. The finishing ribbon really tops it off! Gorgeous!

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  15. I love Halloween and this is gorgeous

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  16. I love Halloween and this is gorgeous

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  17. This card looks exactly like what I'd expect on a witch's bookcase! lol
    It's fabulous! Thank you for sharing your creative talent!!!

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  18. Spooktacular card!! Love how you've used the witch stencil!! Super cute!

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  19. Fabulous Halloween card! Hugs, Robin

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  20. Loving this witch stencil!! Jsut perfect!

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