Wildflower Field - The Paper Funday Challenge June 2023

Hello Friends and Happy Wednesday!  Today begins a new challenge month at The Paper Funday Challenge Blog.  The challenges are Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist and the Twist this month is:  No Squares Allowed.

For my team project, I've went with the Twist and created a circle shaped card using Nesting Dies and the Wildflower Field Embossing Folder from Simon Says Stamp.  The card measurement is a 5.25" circle.

In order for the floral images to stand out, I've roughly and imperfectly ink blended and water colored Catherine Pooler Inks on the raised areas.  After the ink was dry, I've splattered the panel with diluted purple ink.

I've added a pre-stamped sentiment strip, also from Simon Says Stamp, that has been popped on craft foam for dimension.  For the final touch, iridescent confetti from Pretty Pink Posh has been added for sparkle.

Please stop by the challenge and join in.  We would love to see your design and if you're up to the Twist, share a project that's not a square shape.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna xx

**Challenges Entered:

Triple B

SSS Wed Challenge

Double D

Penny's Challenges

Word Art Wednesday

Creative Inspirations

Crafty Gals Corner

Paper Funday Challenge #53 - ATG

Hi Crafty Friends!  Today begins a new challenge month at The Paper Funday Challenge Blog.  Our themes are Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist.  The Twist for May 2023 is Emboss It! - either heat or dry.

For my design team project, I've used another decorative napkin from my stash.  I am so proud of myself for shopping my own stash, it's amazing I have all these wonderful things to use.

This card played double duty , one was for the challenge and the other was, unfortunately, to send.  A friend of mine lost her granddaughter to Huntington's Disease 2 weeks ago.  The young lady was only 18 years old and was diagnosed with Juvenile Huntington's at the age of 8.  You can read about Huntington's Disease HERE.

After adhering the 1st layer of napkin to the card panel, I've embossed with a basket weave embossing folder and die cut the bird using a nesting oval die.  I also die cut the sentiment using a stitched oval die and added a gold thread bow and nest behind the sentiment. Lastly, I've added clear gems for added interest.

The embossing and other card details may be easier to see in this photo.  I am planning more napkin cards soon, they make quick and easy cards, and I have more gorgeous designs.

Please stop by The Paper Funday Challenge and check out what my teamies have created using the Twist of Emboss It!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Penny's Challenges

Word Art Wednesday

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday

The Male Room

Triple B

Aud Sentiments

Path of Positivity

2 Critter Crazies

Crafty Animals

Give a Crafter a Cookie

Colorful Options

  

Monochrome Seasonal Blooms

Hello Friends!  Today I have a short post sharing a quick and easy monochome card created using cardstock, an embossing folder and ink blending.

Using the Seasonal Blooms 3-D Embossing folder from Altenew, which was part of the Craft Your Life Kit for July , I embossed a 6" square panel of black card and trimmed it slightly to fit on a 6" cardbase.  I blended Hero Arts Unicorn Pigment Ink over top to enhance the raised areas as well as create a ethereal background.    

To finish, I stamped and heat embossed the sentiment, which is from the stamp set included in the kit and mounted on craft foam.  Before adhering the strip to the card front, I splattered the panel with Dina Wakley White Acrylic Gloss Spray.  I quite like the look of this card, it reminds me of a garden in Twilight, under a star filled sky.  

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

Penny's Challenges

Word Art Wednesday

Crafty Creations

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge

Dream Valley

TTCRD

Try It On Tuesday

Addicted to Stamps and More Altenew Challenge Hop

Sparkles Challenge

Simply Create Too