Modern Poinsettia

For these cards, I used the Modern Poinsettia Stencil.  I found that I was able to cut these so that I was able to make 2 mini-slimline cards from one stenciled image!  

 I used the following for the cards:

• Gina K Designs - Modern Poinsettia Stencil
• Gina K Designs - Red Hot, Cheery Red, Christmas Pine Inks
• Altenew - Ultimate Metallic Gold Ink
• Gina K Designs - Holiday Floral Poly Glaze Sheets and Dies
• Gina K Designs - 14 Carat Gold Foil
• Gina K Designs - Master Layouts 1 and 7

To make the cards, I stenciled the image on a 6 x 6 piece of paper.  The image and associated mats were cut from Master Layouts 7 (and a one done from ML 1).  These were added to the card base.  The sentiments were foiled with 14 carat gold foil, and die cut using the associated dies.  The sentiments were then added to the card base to complete the card.

Fathers Day Cards using the Gina K Carved Wood technique

When I saw the Carved Wood technique on one of the Gina K Stamp and Chat videos, I knew I needed to try it for myself.  I also figured it would lend itself to masculine cards.

This technique involves embossing a stencil, adding the score lines (for the wood planks) and using using ink pads to create the wood grain.  The biggest problem I had with this technique was choosing which side to use for the card! Here are the front and back of the two pieces I made:

I ended up using the front for both cards I made.

I used the following to make the "Car" card:

• Crafters Workshop - Mini Gears Stencil
• Gina K Ink - Soft Stone, Stormy Sky, Slate, Charcoal Brown
• Tim Holtz - Here & There Stamp Set
• Gina K - By the Sea 2 (for the sentiment)
• Gina K - Single Stitched Oval Dies
• Gina K - Charcoal Brown Card Stock
• Twine

For the second card I used:

• TWC - Mini Climbing Vine Stencil
• Gina K Ink - Warm Cocoa Dark Chocolate, Soft Stone and a touch of Sea Glass
• Gina K - Vertical Greetings & Things, and By The Sea 2 Stamp Sets
• Gina K - Charcoal Brown Card Stock