Dragonfly Beauty card with video tutorial

Hi everyone,

It's Monday and that means a new Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge! This week it's all about "Things with Wings".



There are so many things with wings, not only animals, but also transport like airplanes and other things. But I set my heart on this dragonfly. I started with the Ricket stencil and Crackle Copper Texture Paste. The next step was the Texture Iron Orchid stamp. With Opal Magice Rose Gold paint, I applied the next layer to give it a soft pink color with a lovely gold shimmer.

 

When everything was dry I applied the first layer of infusions with Mod Podge diluted  with water and Sunset Beach Infusions. Because of Mod Podge (or any Gel Medium) I can apply  a more even layer for the background and this also will keep the Infusions intact and make them permanent when the Mod Podge is dry. I then applied more layers with Sunset Beach and Lemoncillo Infusions with water. By moving the surface during drying it with heat tool it gives me very cool effects.



 

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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 Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge blog, let the DT members inspire you and join in the fun!

You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.

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

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Sandra

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Layer it up card with video tutorial

Hi everyone,

It's Monday and that means a new Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge! This week it's all about "Layer it up".



Layer it up can be interpreted in various ways, such as building layers with materials, or even mediums. I made a mix of the two for my card. I started to build up layers with different mediums, such as low Opal Magic Rose Gold and then the Honeycomb stencil with Transparent Texture Paste. When that was dry I've added layers with Distress Ink, and then Infusions Sunset Beach and Golden Sands.

 

When everything was dry, I started to make even more layers such as adding Crayon Black Soot Distress to the edges. Then it was time for the first layer of material, and no surprises here, it was of course adding some washi tape. After some stamping layers and splashes of Dylusions, I continued to build up with Wildflowers, jute twine, a frame and Droplets.

 

 

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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 Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge blog, let the DT members inspire you and join in the fun!

You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.

Follow Simon Says Stamp on Instagram

If you use instagram add #sssmchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too!



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

Hugs,
Sandra

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Handmade flowers card with video tutorial

Hi everyone,

It's Monday and that means a new Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge! This week it's all about "Handmade Flowers".



To use washi tape as a base layer is so very fun. It gives a cool effect, and it gives me the chance to use up my washi tape that I find very beautiful, but rarely use. This time it was time for some gold with navy washi tape. Over the washi tape applied a layer of Opal Magic Blue-Gold. When that was dry I applied Infusions Royal Blood and Brusho Prussian Blue with Mod Podge mixed with water and after that only with water. I wanted the Washi was still visible so I didn't add a lot of pigment powders.


The flowers are made with the Tattered Flower Garland die. I die cut everything from black cardstock. Some I painted gold with Opal Magic Blue-Gold and some I gave a blue hue with Mermaid Lagoon Distress Crayon.

 
The frame is made with Stitched Oval Frames die and also made blue with Mermaid Lagoon Distress Crayon. I die cut the oval also with a transparent sheet, but the thinlits don't really cut through plastic. So I trimmed it a bit and had a clear window.

 

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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 Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge blog, let the DT members inspire you and join in the fun!

You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.

Follow Simon Says Stamp on Instagram

If you use instagram add #sssmchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too!



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

Hugs,
Sandra

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Dylusions Background card with video tutorial

Hi everyone,

It's Monday and that means a new Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge! This week it's all about "Make Your Own Background". We are also showcasing Dylusions products this week. If you have any we would like to see them used in your project.

This time one time a project without Infusions, but Dylusions. It sounds almost the same but it really isn't. I started to apply washi tape to build up the background. On top I applied a layer of Opal Magic Rose Gold paint. For more texture, I applied  Texture Paste with a stencil. When it was dry, I started working with Dylusions Paint and baby wipes. The Metallique Emerald Green paint really changed the color tremendously.

 The next step was Dylusions Spray, Vibrant Turquoise and Squeezed Orange. But the colors weren't a great mix, they turned into a muddy color. But I continued by coloring the Scribbly Bird (thanks, Cathie!) With different colors of Distress Reinkers and a water brush.

 

I was almost about to start over again. So I gave it a try with an extra spray of Vibrant Turquoise, and well, that gave me a very nice effect! The Squeezed Orange underneath gave me a kind of dark purple indigo hue. Pfeww project saved, LOL!

 

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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 Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge blog, let the DT members inspire you and join in the fun!

You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.

Follow Simon Says Stamp on Instagram

If you use instagram add #sssmchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too!



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

Hugs,
Sandra

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