Thursday Classes were fun filled, as I got to teach
the Bokeh Technique again, I just love love love this gorgeous technique!
+ we got to make an Exploding Purse and matching 3”x3”
card …
Project 1 Bokeh Technique
The cardbase for the card is Night Of Navy, with layers of
Whisper White.
The stamp set “Serene Silhouettes” is perfect for this style
of card, and the ladies got to choose between White or Black Embossing Powder,
and they all chose Black!
The inks used for this technique are Coastal Cabana and Night
Of Navy, with the Bekeh circles made using my Ghetto Template, Sponge Daubers
and White StazOn ink.
Ghetto Template
The sentiment “just because” is from the stamp set “A Dozen Thoughts”,
and I actually bought this stamp set just for this one sentiment!
Another special effect is the paper piercing with “Essentials”
Paper Piercing Pack.
For the card insert, I kept the wording plain {i.e. non-existent},
but added negative detail with the Hearts Border Punch, and the border in Not
Quite Navy from the “Choose Happiness” stamp set.
And of course a card wouldn't be complete without some butterflies
{from the “Papillion Potpourri stamp set},
which are stamped in Coastal Cabana and Not Quite Navy, with 3 little Pearl
Basic Jewels added to the centre of the butterflies.
Wah-lah …”Bokeh Technique” done!
Here’s a couple of samples from the ladies…
This is Kay’s
and this is Bev’s
No two Bokeh Cards will ever be the same!
Project 2 Exploding
Purse and Matching 3”x3” Card
I was originally shown how to make the "Exploding Purse" by
Jacque Williams back in 2012, and they are so easy to make, using a single sheet
off 12”x12” Designer Series Paper {cardstock which is printed on both sides}.
Using the Simply Scored Scoring Tool, score at 4” and 8”.
Turn the sore around 90 degrees, and score again at 4” and 8”.
Cut the corners off as per the diagram, and fold the corners
inwards to form a box. Pinch the sides inwards, and then prepare the topper.
I chose to use the “All Is Calm” Specialty Designer Series Paper
for this Exploding Purse, with Soft Suede and Very Vanilla cardstock forming
the topper.
A gorgeous swirl from the ”Flowering Flourishes” stamp set has
been embossed in Silver on the back panel.
The flower is made by punching 3x “Blossom” and 2x “Pansy” Punches
in Lost Lagoon cardstock, which has then been braded with an Antique Brad, and then
spritzed with a blend of h2o+Isopropyl Alcohol +Glimmer Paint, then left to
dry,
We made 2 flowers, as we used the second flower on the little
card.
Some 3/8' 1cm Silky Taffeta Ribbon in Lost Lagoon has been threaded
through Topper to form the handle.
For the closure, self-adhesive Velcro has been used.
For the 3”x3” card, Soft Suede has been cut to 6”x3” then
folded in half.
Using the “Postage Stamp” Punch, 4 squares/stamps have been punched
from the left-over cardstock from the Purses {the ladies swapped scraps so they
ended up with 4 different squares/stamps for their cards}.
The squares/stamps are then adhered to the card and the
flower added the centre.
The card insert is left plain, as it is so small, 2 7/8” x 2
7/8” in Very Vanilla.
Wah-lah … Project 2 Exploding Purse and Matching 3”x3” Card
done!
And here are some other examples …
This is Kay’s
and this is Bev’s
Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and if you
would like to make a Stampin’ Up! purchase online, please head on over to my Stampin’ Up! website.
Happy craftin’,
Kathe.
“A Dozen Thoughts" Stamp Set
"Choose Happiness" Stamp Set
"Flowering Flourishes" Stamp Set
"Papillion Potpourri" Stamp Set
"Serene Silhouettes” Stamp Set
Recipe
Ingredient List
Stamp Sets : “A Dozen Thoughts", "Choose Happiness", "Flowering Flourishes", "Papillion Potpourri", "Serene Silhouettes”
Ink : Coastal Cabana, Not Quite Navy, Versamark
Stampin' Emboss Powder : Black, White
Cardstock : Lost Lagoon, Not Quite Navy, Specialty Designer Series Paper Stack in “All Is Calm”, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Whisper White
Punches : Bitty Butterfly, Blossom, Elegant Butterfly, Pansy, Postage Stamp
Framelits/Thinlits : “Apothecary Accents" Framelits, "Labels Collection” Framelits
Ribbons : 3/8' 1cm Silky Taffeta Ribbon in Lost Lagoon
Xtras : 2 Way
Glue Pen, Antique Brads, Dimensionals, Velcro Dots
Special Tools : Big
Shot, "Essentials" Paper Piercing Pack, Magnetic Platform Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin Trimmer,
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