Group 2: Metallics

Hello everyone! 

Thank you for stopping by House of Cards Challenge Blog today!

This month, the challenge is...

To create a card with using this word cue~




We're going to start you out with a little something to get your creativity going!
Here's Em with "Heat Embossed Faux Letterpress" Tutorial:

Hi everyone, it's Em. I'm honored to be representing Group 2 and bringing you the pictorial for how to create the card you can see from me, above...

You'll need Versamark ink, embossing powder (I've used Stampin' Up's Gold), an embossing folder (I've used SU's Boho Chic, a folded card blank, panel and extra for stampin' (I've used SU's Whisper White)

Open the EF and apply Versamark ink to the raised detail 

Carefully lay the card panel onto the folder and press to transfer the ink

Lift the piece off and heat emboss with powder of choice

Stamp your chosen sentiment (I've used one of my favorites from SU's Me = Grateful set) in Versamark onto the spare card

Heat emboss the sentiment

Using a metallic marker (I've used one from Paper Mania), add detail to both the faux letterpress panel and the sentiment

Die cut or punch the sentiment (I've used SU's Deco Labels Framelits)

For a finishing touch color some pearls with the marker, leave to dry for a few minutes while you attach panel and sentiment to the card (I've lifted both with dimensionals). Add the pearls to the card and you're done!

Group 2 is also sharing their creations with you today for our current challenge...

Here are some beautiful inspirations from our Design Team....

Donna

Katy

Lilian

Thanks so much for taking time to check out Group 2's creations!  We hope you join in our current challenge, we can't wait to see what you create! Don't forget to check and see if you are one of our most recent winners, too!  We'll be back soon with more inspiration from the Design Team. 

Until then, Happy crafting!

Group 1: Metallics

Hello everyone! 

Thank you for stopping by House of Cards Challenge Blog today!

This month, the challenge is to create a card with using this word cue~

We're going to start you out with a little something to get your creativity going! Here's Sue T.  with a "Embossed Aluminum Tape" Tutorial!

Here is a photo tutorial on how I created this shiny silvery card:

 I used a roll of aluminum tape and a piece of cardboard. ( the cardboard backing from a pack of StampinUp paper worked perfect!)

Using this set of dies from Julie Ebersole, I die cut several flowers and leaves. Depending on your die cutting machine you may need an extra shim. I have a Big Shot and still used an extra metallic shim.

Create a pleasing arrangement. Then apply some strips of double sided tape on the card and adhere the die cuts back on the card.

Lay the metallic tape over the die cuts on the card stock panel.

Apply a second strip of the tape so the die cuts are completely covered. Yes, I know you are going to say, "Sue T. there is a piece of the die showing." I know, I trimmed that section off to keep the strips of tape to two.

Using your finger go over the tape and press the tape down on the card base, so the image appears.

Using a ball tip stylus go back and really define the image.

Once that is all done I highlighted the flowers and leaves with Copic markers which will dry on the aluminum tape.

Group 2 is also sharing their creations with you today for our current challenge...take a peek at what they've got for you!

Barbara

Cohenna

Joni

Thanks so much for taking time to check out Group 1's creations!  We hope you join in our current challenge, we can't wait to see what you create! Don't forget to check and see if you are one of our most recent winners, too!  We'll be back soon with more inspiration from the Design Team.

August Challenge: Metallics

Hi, all!  It's time for another new monthly challenge here at House of Cards!  We loved all the beautiful creations from last month and we cannot wait to see what you do with this month's challenge which is....

To create a card with using this word cue~

We have a FABULOUS Guest Designer with us this month!
 Please help us welcome Martha!

Here is some more inspiration from challenge owner Mynn~

And a tutorial on how to create a faux patina background like Mynn~

And check out the other DT members for more inspiration~

Barbara

Cohenna

Cornelia

Daen'Ys

Donna N.

Donna T.

Dotty Jo

Em
Emily

Gracie

Heather

Jane
Joni

Judy

Karen

Katy

Lilian

Linda

Lisa

Merethe

Michele

Monika

Mrs Duck

Pat

Rocky

Ruza

Shawna

Steph

Sue T.

Sue N.

Tammy
Toni

The DT cards will be showcased here throughout the month!

Thanks for popping over today, friends!  Come back on the 3rd for MORE inspiration from this very talented Design Team!  We hope you join in the fun, too--please check out our House Rules HERE before linking up!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all!  Can't wait to see your creations!

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