November Challenge: Stamped & Cut Window Technique

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 using the Stamped & Cut Window technique~

Here is some inspiration from challenge owner Mynn~

A tutorial on how to create this technique~

You can also check out a written tutorial HERE.

And check out the other DT members for more inspiration~

Barbara

Cohenna

Daen'Ys

Donna N.

Donna T.

Dotty Jo

Em
Emily

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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Group 6: Add Texture and/or Color Challenge

Hello everyone! 

Thank you for stopping by House of Cards Challenge Blog today! Group 6 is sharing their creations with you today for our current challenge...

Add color and/or texture to your card!

You can add great texture, or use the color palette, or combine them both for a beautiful autumn card!
Our Group 6 team has some wonderful inspiration for you this week!

But, let's start you out with a little something to get your creativity flowing...Lilian has a quick photo tutorial for her card:

1. Cut card base using CTMH Arfully Sent Cricut cartridge and adhere a colored patterned paper on the back. Add ribbon on the bottom.

3. (Not Pictured) Stamp Appaloosa Horse (Creative Vision Stamps) in London Fog ink (Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts), cut it out and color the mane, tail and hooves with Copic markers.

 4. For added texture, use Glossy Accents on the horse image and let dry!

5. Adhere horse image on card with foam tape.

More inspiration from Group 6 team:

Michele

 

 Donna T.

Heather 

Thanks so much for taking time to check out Group 6'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!

October Challenge: Add Texture &/or Color Inspiration

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 something with lots of texture
and/or using the color in this inspiration pallette~

We have some FABULOUS inspiration from a Guest Designer this month!

Help me welcome PLISSA ADD!

Please visit her blog to leave her some love!

Here is some inspiration from challenge owner Mynn~

To create a textured background panel like the one Mynn made, follow these steps:

1. Cut a piece of glitter paper the size you are wanting to use.

2. Ink the "flat" side of an embossing folder with Versamark ink. 

TIP: The "flat" side is the side with wells for the paper to go when embossed.

3. Dry emboss the glitter paper.

4. Add embossing powder to the glitter paper and emboss. (I used green.)

5. Lightly dab the double embossed paper with white ink.

6. Emboss the white ink with clear embossing powder.

You could easily use other colors of glitter paper, ink, and embossing powder.

The options are endless! :)

And check out the other DT members for more inspiration~

Barbara

Cohenna

Cornelia

Daen'Ys

Donna N.

Donna T.

Dotty Jo

Em
Emily

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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Group 6: Stitch It Up

Hello everyone! 

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

Our current challenge is...

To create something, and add stitching--real or faux!

We're going to start you out with a little something to get your creativity going!

Here's Lilian with a video tutorial on how to make a Faux Ruffle Ribbon with Washi Tape:

Here's the video:

Group 6 is also sharing their creations with you today for our current challenge...

Donna T.

Heather

Michele

Thanks so much for taking time to check out the cards created by Group 6!  We hope you join in our current challenge, We can't wait to see what you make! We'll be back soon with more inspiration from the Design Team.

Until then, Happy crafting!

Group 5: Stitch it up

Hello everyone! 

Thank you for stopping by House of Cards Challenge Blog today! Group 5 is sharing their creations with you today for our current challenge...

To create a card using Stitching (Faux or Real)

Hello all Shawna here! I have added a tutorial for some inspiration. Enjoy and hope to see you soon!

Finished card highlighting stitching

 

Details showing the shimmer and shine of the thread and sentiment

Here is pictorial tutorial how I made this card:

These are some of the materials to get you started.

Lightly trace the stencil to your paper.
TIP: Use a very heavyweight paper.
I used 110lb weight paper for this project.

Make sure you some cushion (foam or a piercing mat) under your project so you can pierce through the paper with ease. Use some sort measuring system like a T-square and/or piercing template. I would suggest using grid paper if none of these supplies are not available. As you are piercing make sure you pierce directly across the previous puncture.

After all the piercing is done thread your needle.
I would probably get a thimble to save your fingers. 

Start from the back and tape the end to the paper.
Taping the end will decrease bulkiness of your project.
You can also secure it by looping through the thread too.

Using only one color of DMC thread seemed a bit flat.
So I undid the entire thing and started over...

...With three colors instead. It adds depth and texture
and looks so much better.

Instead of stitching the star I wanted to stitch around the star
thought it have more interest. Plus, you can add a sentiment!

Colored 'peace' using a blue alcohol marker

Then added a mist of shimmer with Perfect Pearls and water

I know it doesn't look pretty but no one
looks at the backside of the panel
right? :)

Trimmed the pane and added to the card base leaving the top
longer. then scored the card on top and folded down the flap...

...And added it to another sheet of paper.
This is a good way to create large cards.

Trimmed it down with a craft knife.

And WA-LA! The card is done!
The multicolor DMC thread gives it so much texture and color!

Wow this project DESTROYED my craft area!

Look at that craft area!! Time to clean up!!

Funny story: I showed my husband the finished card with my eyes asking 'what do you think?'. He ponders it for bit and very matter-of-fact replies 'It looks like those old tube lawn chairs. Remember?'.. He walks away leaving me standing there looking at the card saying 'Oh my gosh, he is right!'.

Remember? Oh yes I remember!

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

Cornelia
(On a break.)

Merethe

Shawna

Jane

Thanks so much for taking time to check out Group 5'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: Stich it up

Thank you for stopping by House of Cards Challenge Blog today!  Sue T. here with a little something to get your creativity flowing!

Today I am going to show you a quick and easy faux stitching tutorial with items that might be found in the back of your crafting closet.

For this technique you need a serrated tracing wheel and a ruler. Using the ruler I created a serrated pattern on my base card. I chose a simple diamond  pattern to start with.

I covered the entire card with the pattern. This gives the card a quilted quality.

Using my MISTI I stamped my background stamp and the ink doesn't take the ink so the card looks like a piece of stitched fabric. So dig out your tracing wheel and try this fun faux stitching technique!

Group1 is also sharing their creations with you today for our current challenge!  Take a peek at what they've got for you...

Sue T.

Barbara

Cohenna

Joni 

Thank you so much for taking time to check out Group #'s creations!  We hope you join in our current challenge--we love to see your creations!  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, HUGS and happy stamping, friends!