Happy Saturday and thanks so much for visiting! I have two posts to share
today, both using new stamps from Penny Black.
First up I'm so excited to have been invited as a guest designer this month at
the
Penny Black Saturday challenge! Do check them out, there is a great prize to win, but you do have to
use Penny Black products (stamps or dies) as the focal point. However the
challenge theme is optional, this month it's
"Winter Wonderland"
or Anything Goes.
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As always this is at no cost to you! Thanks so much for supporting this
blog!
For my card I used a new stamp from their recent Christmas release,
Birdhouse Blessings. I fell in love with this beautiful image and had to have it.
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My second project is for the new
Allsorts challenge theme
where Tracy is hosting. I recently mentioned that I decided to step down from
the team as there were issues with my card uploads and it had caused me a lot
of frustration. We are trying to find a solution (hopefully), so this is a
trial only and my card may still not show up at the challenge blog but here's
hoping.
Tracy chose the theme of:
"Anything But a Card"
with an "Anything Goes" option.
Several months ago I found a set of ceramic coasters at a local thrift store
and purchased them for a "re-do" project in mind. They already had a pretty
wine themed image on them and my family liked them that way so I never ended
up re doing them and we used them just the way they were. But then when it was
time to come up with something for this theme, I decided to venture out
of my usual papercrafts and get out my coasters. (I messed one up and
need to re-do it, and I'm keeping the other two as they were so I am only
showing you one).
I started out by painting two coats of
Gesso over the coaster to cover up the original image. (I let the coats dry
in between). My stamp platform (
options)
was used for stamping. The coaster is heavy enough so it won't move when
stamping and I was able to repeat stamp without any issues. (Tip: Be sure to
place the coaster away from the middle fold and more towards the right side -
I messed up my second tile because it was too close to the middle.)
The beautiful stamp I used is another one from Penny Black's recent Season of
Hope release -
Season's Tweeting. This is a brushstroke stamp and I think I love it just as much as I love
the outline stamp on the card above.
Next I used Stampin Up's retired French Script background stamp and
Old Paper
distress ink to stamp some words onto the tile and I also sponged some of the
same ink along the edges of the coaster. I repeated the script with with black
ink (Versafine Onyx) but only stamped at the very bottom. I wanted to be sure
the ink wouldn't smear so I sprinkled
clear embossing powder
over the finished coaster and heated it up with my heating tool. I had
to place the coaster into an old frying pan so I wouldn't burn my fingers. It
did take quite some time to finally melt the embossing powder, much longer
than it does when using it on paper, but it did eventually melt. I haven't
done this yet, but will also spray it with a
sealer.
Thanks so much for taking the time out of your day to stop by my blog!
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Linking up with these wonderful blogs:
Project No. 1 (Greeting Card)
Project No. 2 (Altered Tile Coaster)
A lovely card for your GDT spot Ellie and your coaster is beautifully done and perfect for Tracy's theme (and it's still showing up when I just checked so everything crossed)
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Thanks Brenda, yes Hochanda works on Roku! Finally something I can enjoy watching on TV. (Can you tell I'm not much of a TV fan usually :)
DeleteWhat a cute winter card! I am loving the coater too, what a nice idea! :)
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Thanks Mica!
DeleteThe card design is super cute but I absolutely love the coaster, it's so unique.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend! :)
Thanks so much, Jayne. I had so much fun with the coaster, I want to make more!
DeleteSo gorgeous! LOVING the birds and the berries!
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie!
DeleteGorgeous creations. Fingers crossed that we can still have your amazing work on the Allsorts blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Helene!
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ReplyDeleteA really super card, love the background, super images and design.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Adorable card and your tile is is just stunning! So delicate!
ReplyDeleteThese are both beautiful Ellie!
ReplyDeleteI love the watery colouring on the first one & the coaster looks fab!
Thanks so much for guest designing for us this month!
Helen x
That coaster is a work of art.
ReplyDeleteLove the branches surrounding the bird house - so sweet. Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous and pretty card and gorgeous coaster.
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Lovely to have you join in this month, Elli! I love this image and your colouring really brings it to life! I love it! Take care! :) x
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow! The card is so beautiful, and I'm so impressed with that coaster, it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour card is just stunning, love that stamp and the dimension of the snowflake. Beautiful! Great idea on the coaster too.
ReplyDeleteI love both your card and your coaster. I've always wanted to make some decorative coasters with my stamps but never have. Pinned (both!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card, such a lovely sentiment! Thank you so much for joining in with our challenge at Country View Crafts, and have a very happy December, Sue x
ReplyDeleteWow, what a gorgeous card, the coloring and details are beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us at Double Trouble.
ReplyDeleteMelanie
Very pretty card. I can see why you'd love this image. Great coloring and so glad you shared over at Crafty Sentiments, Aud Sentiments.. love your second project. Very creative.
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful and love the scenery you created and the branches and berries among the birds... love everything about it. And your second project rejuvenating a coaster, love it, great job and thanks for your tutorial...great job. Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous coaster. Thank you for joining the Christmas Craft Creations Challenge.
ReplyDelete- Joy Dsouza
Wow Ellie! Two gorgeous projects! Your card for PBSC is quite whimsical I love it! The coaster looks fabulous and now I'm inspired to try this:)
ReplyDeleteThis is so good! Love the coaster!
ReplyDeleteJennifer
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Saw your card on the PBC I am totally blown away by the coaster idea! Genius! I love the stamp you chose and how it turned out. The card is gorgeous too. You are very talented.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely love this cute thing!
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Such a beautiful card! So merry! Thanks for joining us at Krafty Chicks this week.
ReplyDeleteYour card is just so totally sweet, love it. It's great to see you at Allsorts, lets hope it works (fingers crossed) you make is just the sweetest too.
ReplyDeleteI love your PB card it's gorgeous, I can see why you fell in love with it. WOW I love, love, love your coaster, it's brilliant.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting
Tracy x
Oh my gosh, that stamp is so beautiful and the coaster is absolutely gorgeous - truly an amazing creation, love it! So glad you joined us at Christmas Craft Creations! (ps, remember to add our Challenge graphic for a chance to win!)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, the image is adorable! Thank you so much for joining in with our challenge at Country View Crafts, and have a very happy December, Evelyn xx
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