Dandelion Wishes Wash

Today I am using another new stamp set as a Background for these Mint Macaron Dandelions.  Bokeh Dots has 2 stamps and is the New DISTINKTIVE design.  This stamp is the Starburst look.  Apply ink evenly with a Brayer or ink lightly with the stamp pad for Best results!
The Stamps measure 2 1/4 X 3 1/4  and I cut the paper at   2 3/4 X 3 3/4.

I used a Mint Macaron mat 5 1/4 X 4 embossed with the Subtle embossing folder.  Very nice and Subtle Texture!!  Whisper White card base and the sentiment was stamped  and cut with a Stitched All Around framelit.

You can see the Background stamp and embossing folder texture better in this close up.  You could do a similar "Wash" using a block with ink and Spritz with water.  I LOVE the design of this Stamp and will show the other Bokeh stamp later this week.

Basic Sequins were added to the centers for some shine.


Dandelion Wishes  146744 Wood $28.00  146747 Clear $20.00

Bokeh Dots  148110 Wood $20.00,  148113 Clear $15.00

Subtle Embossing folder  143706  $10.00  6X6

Basic Sequins

Mint Macaron ink  147106  $7.50
Mint Macaron card stock   138337  $8.50


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Mini Dragon flies

And here is another card using the same products as yesterday, but showcasing the MINI dragon flies and the Bokeh stamp from Dragonfly Dreams.  Love the Texture this stamp adds to a card!

I used the Misti and stamped, then moved about a 1/2 inch and stamped again.  Sahara Sand ink on Sweet Sugarplum card stock.  The Designer paper was cut 4X2, just enough to peek behind the Mini Dragonflies. 
The colors in this Designer paper are Blushing Bride, Sahara Sand, Soft Sky, Sweet Sugarplum and Very Vanilla.  The is also a 12X12 cardstock pack available in Blushing Bride, Soft Sky and Sahara Sand.  PERFECT for all the scrapbookers out there looking for coordinating 12X12 paper!!   Check out page 51 in the Occasions catalog.  Pick your catty up January 2nd or 3rd.  RSVP at my website below!!

Mini's were cut from Blushing Bride card stock, I sponged some Sweet Sugarplum and added Wink of Stella.

And here is a close up of the sentiment.  4 Sentiments in this set that can be combined or stand alone!!



Dragon Fly Dreams Bundle  144728 Photoploymer Stamps and Thinlit Dies  $46.75
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Dragonfly Dreams

This Stamp Set caught my eye the first time I looked thru the Spring Catty.  Clear Wink of Stella really adds the shimmer and sheerness a Dragonfly wing needs.  And the Bokeh Designer paper is amazing!!  So amazing I pre-ordered 2 packs so I could share some with everyone who orders when the catalog goes live January 4th!!  And the BEST part.......it is Sale-a-bration!!! 

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Close up showing the Wink of Stella.

Dragon Fly Dreams Bundle  144728 Photoploymer Stamps and Thinlit Dies  $46.75
Falling In Love Designer paper  142788  $11.00

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Fishing Bokeh

I love this stamp set "By The Tide" and first thought was to use the Dots from "Dotty Angles", once I stamped those dots, the light bulb went on and the Bokeh technique was on and poppin'.  Love this technique and it makes a perfect water scene.  Soft Sky card stock and ink, Tip Top Taupe for the Sea anemone and Sentiment and Lost Lagoon for the Fish.  I then used Soft Sky and Whisper White Craft ink for the circles.

I used some Dazzling Details on the fish for some sparkle and scales.

Ingredients:

By The Tide  129120 Clear $20.00,  131910 Wood $28.00

Dotty Angles  133958 Photopolymer  $16.00
Guy Greetings  137178 Photopolymer $26.00,  138828 Clear $39.00,  138825 Wood $52.00

Tip Top Taupe ink  138325 $6.50
White Craft ink  101731  $8.00
Soft Sky ink  131181  $6.50
Lost Lagoon ink  133644  $6.50
Soft Sky card stock  131203  $7.00
Dazzling Details  124117  $2.50

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Bokeh for Dad

This Bokeh Background was started with a piece of watercolor paper.  Sponged with Soft Suede and Early Expresso ink.  Last the Whisper White circles.  The card base is Crumb Cake, mat Soft Suede.  Linen Thread was tied around the panel then adhered to the card base.  The sentiments were centered on a block and stamped all at the same time on Very Vanilla card stock with Early Expresso ink.  Labels Framelits were used to cut out the sentiment and matted with a larger Soft Suede label.

Ingredients:

Guy Greetings  138825 Wood $51.95,  138828 Clear $38.95,  137178 Photopolymer $25.95

Labels Framelits  125598  $26.95  Retiring!!!
Crumb Cake ink and card stock
Soft Suede ink and card stock
Whisper white ink
Early Expresso ink
Various Circle punches
Linen thread

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Grad Bokeh

This example show the technique on colored card stock.  Use your template over and over agin. 
I sponged the first circles in Pear Pizzazz on Pear Pizzazz card stock.  Some light, Some dark so you can see the circles overlap.  Then I used Pistachio Pudding ink, finally Whisper White.   Heat Dry card before embossing a sentiment so the Embossing powder does not stick to the Whisper White ink.  Stamp Sentiment in Whisper White ink and emboss with White embossing powder.  Finally I used the Large Polka Dots embossing folder for even more dots.  Love this look!  Inked the edges with Pear Pizzazz and popped up on a Pear Pizzazz card base.

This is a perfect sentiment for a GRAD.  Tationna was a bit full of herself after Graduation and a few of her friends were hating on her for being Boastful.  So it is important as one works hard and accomplishes dreams to stay humble as everyone does not have the same Opportunities presented to them. 

Ingredients:

Adventure Awaits  137148 Photopolymer  $25.95

Pear Pizzazz card stock and ink
Pistachio Pudding ink
Whisper White craft ink
White embossing powder
Various Circle punches



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Bokeh Technique

I have been watching card after card using this technique and finally took the plunge and made a few, so that will be the focus for a few days.  The concept is pretty simple, circles and more circles!  Take a piece of scrap cardstock 4 1/4 X 5 1/2 and punch holes with various circle hole punches making a template.  Make it look like swiss cheese. 

First up is a small rectangle of Whisper White sponged with Bermuda Bay, Tangelo Twist and Perfect Plum.  I was not sure about this color combo, but LOVE the way this card turned out.  Next take the circle template and start with the larger circles.  Lay the template on the sponged colors and sponge Whisper White ink.  Start lighter and as you move the template, move to the smaller circle and sponge heavier.  This technique give a soft glow look to your backgounds. I next stamped the honeycomb background on the Soft Sky panel with Crumb Cake ink and adhered my Bokeh panel.  Inked up the Fern frond with Perfect Plum and stamped over both pieces of card stock.  The card base is Crisp Cantaloupe, sentiment Perfect Plum and Butterfly Tangelo Twist.  The wax paper Butterfly on top softens the Bright Butterfly below.  Pearls add more glow and mimic the circles of the Bokeh pattern.

Ingredients:

Butterfly Bundle  139323 Clear $51.75,  139322 Wood $61.95,  138865 Photopolymer  $41.50

Soft Sky card stock
Tangelo Twist card stock and ink
Crisp Cantaloupe card stock
Perfect Plum ink
Bermuda Bay ink
Whisper White craft ink
Pearls
Various Circle punches
Sponges  101610  $3.50  3 Sponges!


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