Cre8tive Cards 5 - May 2011

Here are the cards from the latest card class.

We did two inky technique cards, firstly one made using a block of colour made by blending the Distress Inks together. The top card just had two colours of inks (blue and yellow) but where they overlapped green was created and the lower card had three colours of inks (blue, yellow and pink) and where they overlapped green and purple were also made. We then stamped a bold image in black for a great contrast.

 

 

 Our second technique used ink blending again but this time the ink was resisted over an embossed area on the card.

 

Our third card was a simple stamped card, quick but effective with an added touch of Adirondack Dimensional Pearls in the centre of some of the flowers.

 

Next was a ribbon flower technique which is great for using up those longer scraps of ribbon. Depending on how tight you twist the ribbon gives you different looks.

 

And last but not least a folding technique to make a stepper card. Great because it folds flat to post so can go as a normal letter (rather than large letter) as long as you don't embellish it too heavily!

Cre8tive Cards 5 May 2011

We had a great card class the second Friday in May and I was most impressed that a lot of the ladies had done their homework! At the end of the previous card class we made a shadow box which we left plain and undecorated. For homework the ladies could if they wanted decorate the card and bring to show this time. Well 2 of the ladies decorated their cards and gave them away, some didn't get chance to do their cards but below you will find some of the lovely completed projects. I love how with the same starting point they all turned out so different.

 

Above is Carole's card. She used the recess in the shadowbox to great effect with some lovely handmade flowers. She has given me a little tutorial on how to make the flowers so I am sure they will feature on a card or a layout soon!

 

Next we have Carolyn's card with some really pretty stamped flowers and butterflies.

 

Marie made this bright flower from scratch. Isn't the combination of pink and orange a great contrast to the black?

 

 

And last but not least Sue (number 2 Sue... I have 3 who come to the card classes!) remade the shadowbox in white and made this beautiful anniversary card. She did a beautiful job of decorating the inside too... what lovely handwriting!

Cre8tive Cards 4 - March 2011

I have so many photos to upload onto the blog from various events so I will make a real effort to get up to date. So today here are the cards from our March card class. (I said I was behind!) If you want to join us the classes are on the second Friday of each month. There is an afternoon and an evening session so you can choose the one that suits you best. The class is held in Fareham Hampshire. If you want more information please get in touch.

Ok to the cards... Three of the five cards followed our sketch, I wonder if you can work out what the sketch was from the cards? Answers on a postcard!

For our first card there was a choice of colour-ways and the technique was using multiple colours on one stamped image.

Our second card used our colours for the day, hot pink with black and white. I am sure you will agree they make a stunning combination! I won't tell you how we made the pink flowery strip... that would give all our secrets away!

 

Next a Mother's Day card... April 3rd 2011 if you didn't know.

 

I taught the ladies the cool ribbon folding technique that I have put instructions for on the blog here

 

And finally we made a shadow box. We didn't decorate it but the ladies can do that for homework if they want to and bring to show and tell next time! Only if they want to of course... no pressure!

Mothering Sunday Creations

At the Littlegreen crop last Sunday Jo was making a beautiful framed piece of artwork for her mum for Mothering Sunday. It is absolutely lovely and I am sure her mum loved it.

For my mum I made a purple card as it is her favourite colour. A very simple card with a stamped image and watercolour pencils but hopefully she liked it.

 For my mother in law a nice pink girly card.

 

My boys spoilt me on Mothering Sunday which was lovely. They also bought me an apple tree for the garden which I am looking forward to choosing a spot for (although I am going to wait until after my youngest's party on Monday as we will have lots of children running around in the garden!) I hope all you mums out there had a great day too?

Crop Layouts

I didn't manage to get photos of many layouts from our crop as the camera batteries died on me and the spare set were flat too (I wonder who put a flat pack back in the bag?!?). The few photos I did get were great though. Here are a few photos of pages from the class.

Debs is sure that her neice won't like this photo but I can't see what's not to like? She is beautiful and the photo goes so well with the page, the colours are amazing with the papers and notice the flower on her top which ties in with the flowers on the page. Brilliant!

Next we have Su's take on the page which again the colours go amazingly! Su is going to add her title later so I look forwards to seeing what she adds. I love the journalling around the edge of the page. Nice to see someone with a lot to say!!

Next we have Viv's take on the page and again the photos go brilliantly... she didn't know there was circles on the page, but they compliment her hula hoops brilliantly.

Sneak Peak

I thought that those of you who are coming to the crop on Saturday might like a sneak peak of the layout we are doing. If you want to do the class please let me know or if you are a blog reader who would like a class kit sent to you please let me know and I'll give you more details.

 

The class is a single page layout using 1 landscape photo or 1 or 2 portrait photos. I have used 2 portrait photos but the layout is flexible as regards the photos you use. You will need 6”x4” photos if you are using 2, if you are using one you could probably use 7”x5”. The class will teach you two great techniques, a paper folding technique and a ribbon flower technique. The colours are kraft, brown and orange. And my photos have clear blue skies in them too which go really well.

As well as the usual tools you will need to bring…

If you have a score board or trimmer that scores please bring it along (if you aren’t doing the class but have a score board someone could borrow that would be really helpful)

Bone folder (or similar for scoring)

Double sided tape

3mm redline tape (the really sticky stuff) or another strong glue

3D foam squares (or the 3D foam tape if you have it)

A pair of compasses with a pencil

If you want to let me know what your title is in advance I will sort out the letters for you into your kit. Titles will need to be short (mine is ‘roar’!)

Cre8tive Cards 3

These are the photos from the February Cre8tive Cards class. I hope you like :)

Firstly a paper weave heart for Valentines Day with a beautiful stamped background (the image unfortunately doesn't do it justice)

Secondly an origami flower in a choice of two colours

Next our technique 'Kissing'... well it had to be seeing as it was nearly Valentine's Day! The four corners of the card were all created with the same stamp and an ace stamping technique. 

And finally our Cre8tive Fold card which didn't have a single fold in it!

A cool shaped slider card... pull the point at the bottom and a secret section pops up at the top. Cool!