MFT and Sandy Allnock Create In Color

I noticed that Sandy Allnock was doing a "Create In Color" using watercolor pencils and a very cute image from MFT.  Since I have watercolor pencils that I used once (with disastrous) results, I decided to give this a try.  The image used was a free download from MFT.  Here is the card I ended up making with the end result:

For the card I used:

• MFT - free download 
• Prismacolor Watercolor pencils - I used similar colors to those used in the tutorial
• Cryogen Curious Metallic White
• Uniball Signo White Pen
• Gina K - Master Layouts 1

To make the card, I followed the tutorial to color the image.  The image was cut using one of the dies from Master Layouts 1.  The mat was cut using the associated die.  The two pieces were attached and added to the card base.

Note:  I used Cryogen paper since the watercolor pencils I have worked better on this paper.  On Neenah Solar White, they didn't melt and blend well at all. 

Mothers Day Card (Gina K - Again!)

I think that Gina K products are perfect to make Mothers Day cards!  Here is the card I made for my Mother this year:

For the card I used:

• Gina K - Dusty Rose, Black Onyx, Lucky Clover, Wild Dandelion Inks
• Gina K - Petite Flourish background stamp
• Gina K - Watercolor Flowers stamps and dies
• Gina K - Master Layouts 1, 2 and 3
• CTMH - Just to Say stamp set

To make the card, I stamped the background with Lucky Clover.  This was then cut with one of the Master Layouts 2 dies.  The black mat was cut with the associated die from the same set.  The two pieces were attached together. The white oval was cut using one of the Master Layout 1 dies.  The scalloped mat was cut from the associated die from the same set.  These were then attached together and added to the background. I then stamped and die cut the flower and stems.  These were arranged and attached on the white oval.  The sentiment was stamped and cut using one of the flag dies from Master Layouts 3.  The sentiment was attached using foam tape.  The entire panel as added to the card base to complete the card.

Another Acrylic Block Background (Gina K)

I enjoyed making backgrounds with an acrylic block and markers, so I decided to make another.  I was hoping to get two images again, but there wasn't enough ink remaining on the block for a second image. I think that this one is my favorite so far!

I used the following for the card:

• Tombow Markers
• Watercolor Paper
• Acrylic Block
• Gina K Natural Silhouettes
• Gina K Master Layouts 2

To make the card, I colored on the back of an acrylic block with Tombow Markers (for this one, I selected a purple, green and blue).  I spritzed the block with water and stamped it on the watercolor paper.  Once dry, the piece was cut with Master Layouts 2, as well as a mat from black paper.  This was then used as the background for the card.  I stamped the images and sentiment on the background. The background was added to the black mat, and the entire piece added to the card base to complete the card.

Acrylic Block Backgrounds (Gina K)

After watching a Stamp and Chat video from Gina K on using Acrylic Block backgrounds, I decided to make a few cards using that technique. I was able to get two impressions from one inked background. Here are the cards I made:

For both cards I used:

• Tombow Markers (I chose a bright Pink, Blue and Green)
• An acrylic block
• Watercolor paper
• Gina K Master Layouts 2

For the first card (first impression):

• Gina K Natural Silhouettes
• Altenew Birthday Greetings

For the second card (second impression): 

• Gina K Better Together
• Close To My Heart Joyful Birthday Occasions

To make the cards, I colored on the back of an acrylic block with the Tombow markers, and then spritzed it with a bit of water.  I quickly stamped this on a piece of watercolor paper.  When I picked up the block, I noticed there was still ink on it, so I spritzed it again, and stamped it on another piece of watercolor paper.  Once both pieces were dry, I cut them with Master Layouts 2, as well as a mat from black paper.  These pieces were then used as the backgrounds for the cards.  I stamped the images on the backgrounds as well as the sentiments.  The background was added to the black mat, and the entire piece added to the card base to complete the cards.

Birthday Wishes (Gina K Designs)

I have been watching Gina K videos now for several years.  When the pandemic hit, she started doing live videos, and I made this card based on this video: Create the Look of Layered Stamps with Only One Stamp

To make this card, I used:

• Gina K - Wild Blossoms stamp set
• Gina K - Wish stamp set and die
• Gina K - Innocent Pink and Lucky Clover Ink
• Gina K - Master Layouts 1
• Gina K - Lucky Clover Paper
• Tombow - Dual Brush Pens 725 and 249 
• Cryogen Curious Metallic White paper

To make this card, using my Misti, I stamped the leaf image on the Cryogen paper (my new favorite!),  I then added a bit of darker green ink to the bottom of the leaves on the stamp and re-stamped the image.  I then added the flowers using a similar technique.  I then cut the image and mat with Master Layouts 1.  These were added to the card base.  I then stamped and cut the wishes sentiment and added it to the card. I completed the sentiment by adding 'Birthday' above the wishes die cut.  

Birthday Ballons

I decided that I would try to make my own stencil using acetate and dies that I already have.  I used the smaller balloons from the Simon Says Stamp Balloons Dies and cut them out from the acetate to make  the stencil!  I used that stencil to make this card:

To make this card I used:

• Gina K - Master Layouts 1 and 2
• Various Gina K inks
• Simon Says Stamp - Balloons Dies (used to create a stencil)
• Simon Says Stamp - Happy die
• Altenew - Birthday Greetings Stamp set
• Blender Brushes
• Memory Box Twinkling Jewel Glitter Paper Pad
• Acetate

To make the card, I first cut out the smaller balloon shapes from the acetate to make a stencil.  The stencil was used to create the background for the card.  I used blender brushes to apply the ink through the stencil.  I used a variety of colors for the balloons.  The panel was cut using the stitched rectangle from Master Layouts 2.  I used glitter paper as a mat for the card, cut out using one of the Master Layout 1 dies to give me a wider border.  I cut 'happy' from the same glitter paper.  The shadow portion was cut from white card stock.  These were then attached to the balloon panel and 'birthday' was stamped beneath it. The panel was added to the glitter paper mat and the entire piece to the card base to complete the card.

Hands of Love Birthday Card

 This was a fun card to make.  I've had the stencil for a while, and wanted to use it.  The hand stamps fit so perfect that they had to be used as well.  It was then just finding a sentiment that would fit into the hands.

I used the following for the card:

• Gina K - Master Layouts 2
• Gina K - Hands of Love Stamp set
• Gina K - Black Onyx Amalgam Ink
• MFT - Delicious Birthday Stamp set
• Tim Holtz - Rays Stencil
• Distress Ink - Dried Marigold, Ripe Persimmon, Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey

To make the card, I placed the stencil on my paper and using my blending brushes added the distress ink from lightest to darkest.  The image was then cut using the Master Layouts dies (along with the black mat).  I then stamped the hands and sentiment using the Onyx ink.  Everything was then attached to the card base to complete the card.