Monday, July 29, 2013

Hello Sunshine

Hi everyone,

The sun has had us waiting for a long time here in Holland, but the last few weeks he has made up for it. As a special treat we have had a heat wave. The last one was in 2006. All this talk about the weather has something to do with the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. This week's challenge is Ode to Sunshine. Whether you use a stamp or sun like colors. As long as it is something sunny!


I made ​​a card for my best friends birthday. She uses the phrase "Hello Sunshine" a lot and thought it was perfect for this challenge and for her.

When I thought of sunshine, I immediately thought of the Rays Embossing Folder by Tim Holtz. I really love that embossing folder, and I wanted to use it as a stamp but also do embossing with it. Because I wanted a Kraft background, I needed something that was opaque. So there came the Distress Paints into play.


I applied the Distress Paints from dark to light onto the raised areas of the embossing folder.


Then stamped with it by hand.


After I cleaned the embossing folder I aligned it and passed it through the vagabond.


If you look closely you can see that the sun's rays are debossed, but to make it look like that they are embossed, I carefully stamped with the She Art Print stamp on top op de raised areas.


Before I die cut the "hello" I covered the cardboard with Washi tape. Simple way to make your own patterns.


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To join in all you need to do is make a project that fits this weeks challenge and you can be the winner of the $50 gift voucher that our amazing sponsor Simon Says Stamp offers. This prize will go to a random entry. So go over to the Stamp and Show Monday Challenge blog, let the DT members inspire you and join in the fun!

Thank you for stopping by! Love to see you next time!

Hugs,
Sandra

20 comments:

Meihsia Liu said...

What a beautiful card, Sandra. Love how you used embossed folder to make this gorgeous ombre colors. Such a brilliant design! :)

Patricia said...

SUPER gaaf zeg sandra!!!
Gr Patricia

Suzanne C said...

Perfect card for your friend. the rays of sunshine from the embossing folder and distress paints looks awesome. Beautiful!

Kelly said...

Love your sun rays and how you painted the. I love the other design elements like the bottom part and the background, so nice to make it a bit muted. Beautiful card!
Hugs Kelly

Candy C said...

Sandra...your bright sunshine-y card for your friend's birthday is wonderful! I love the Sundays, the bright colors and your design. The black accents really makes things pop and makes the oranges and yellows even brighter. Love it! Hugs, Candy

Anna-Karin said...

Stunning card Sandra! And a perfect birthday card for your friend. Great idea painting the folder with the different colours, stamping and then embossing it. Love the colours of the card. Hugs!

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Gorgeous sunshine piece Sandra, love the embossing and your touches of text . The sunrays are so perfect for,this weeks challenge. The black lettering is perfect set against them summery colours. Love it. Tracy x

Michelle said...

Great project Sandra! Thanks for sharing how you did this. I love your "rays". Very pretty!

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

WOW! This card is stunning, Sannie!! I LOVE the sun rays you made & absolutely perfect embellishing!


*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Sandy said...

your pretty make is definitely a celebration for the sunny days you are having. Love the rays. Your friend is going to be delighted with this happy card.
sandy

Marjie Kemper said...

Wonderful project! Love your rays sand the text.

Mona Pendleton said...

Such a fun and happy summertime card Sandra! Love the beautiful rays of sunshine and contrasting letters!

Norma Gomez said...

Loving your rays of sunshine, the colors are blended so well and I the contrast of the black. Beautiful card :D

Words and Pictures said...

Love the paint-stamped and embossed sun's rays with that fabulous text behind - a brilliant card!
Alison x

Andrea Ockey Parr said...

Holy cow! How brilliant are you? Pretty dang brilliant, I say! That technique with the embossing folder was amazing! Thanks for the inspiration!

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Very cool technique! I love your colorful rays...perfect for this challenge!

Maura said...

Great song on a cool card

Jenny Marples said...

Love the way you've created those stunning rays. Definitely gotta try it. Hugs, Jenny x

Anonymous said...

Stunning color and contrast!

Claudia N. said...

Beautiful, Sandra!
LOVE the bright colours and the sunshine they bring to my home! A fabulous make!
Hugs,
Claudia x