So here it is! The July Blog Hop! This month's challenge was to create a project using text backgrounds in a fun and unique way. One of my FAVORITE techniques of all time is heat emboss resist so I thought I would incorporate that into my project today.
I started by heat embossing some floral images from the great Papertrey basic, Beautiful Blooms. I stamped them in Versamark onto the text paper from the Chocolate Remix 6×6 pad. I then sprinkled on some of *the best stuff on earth* (a.k.a. Filigree Clear Embossing Powder) and heat to set.
Using a circular motion, I sponged Spring Moss ink over the top of the embossed flowers. I love the way the text shows through the embossed areas so vibrantly.
(click on photo for a larger image)
Here's my finished card. I used the QuicKutz A2 Plants Embossing Folder on the Classic Kraft background. I brushed our Vintage Cream ink pad over the dry embossed area to help highlight the details a bit.I turned the floral accent I made above on the side because I liked the way the vertical text created contrast with the horizontal nature of the card base. The sentiment is from Everyday Button Bits, stamped with Vintage Cream ink. A few Spring Moss Vintage Buttons are adhered to the sentiment strip with glue dots.
Oh, and a little zigzag stitching added for good measure!
So, as a special treat for this particular blog hop, I had a little helper while I was stamping. She wanted to make something meeting tonight's challenge too…
I don't know what's cuter, the card or that newly toothless grin!
Hannah used the text paper from the Raspberry Fizz Mix pad to create this beautiful flower. They were punched out using Marvy's flower punches. I really liked how she rotated the second layer of the bloom so that the text was running in an opposing direction, showing some contrast between the two. (I think I could learn quite a bit from her!) She made a few little snips and curled the petals a bit to make them more *real life* she said.
She added lots of buttons and drew a butterfly trail with crayon in the background as a finishing detail.
Hannah & I both hope you got inspired by our little post tonight! Enjoy the rest of the hop!
Stamps: Beautiful Blooms, Everyday Button Bits (sentiment)
Ink: Versamark, Vintage Cream, Sping Moss
Paper: Classic Kraft, Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate, Choclate Remix (text)
Other: Spring Moss Buttons, Filigree Clear Embossing Powder, QuicKutz Plants Embossing Folder, sewing machine, glue dots
Finished Size: 4.25" x 7"
Holy cow, she is a chip off the ole….stamper, hee! That seems very advanced and lovely for someone her age…especially the detail on that flower! Awesome! Papertrey Juniors, anyone?
Oh my gosh!! she’s got your talent!!! that is a fabulous card!! love yours too Nichole 🙂
Oh my goodness, she is a cutie-patootie! Please tell Hannah she made a beautiful card!
Great cards – both of you!
Two beautiful cards. Looks like Hannah has spent a little time hanging around her momma in the studio — chip off the ole block, I’d say!
Beautiful cards ladies! NIchole you have quite a protege!
Oh wow!! Both cards are fabulous! Hannah can definitely teach us all something. Great job Hannah
well she certainly learned some things from her mom!
aaaahh too cute! My daughter is a wee bit young yet…hopefully next year!
I love them both!
Nice work Hannah! I love your card. The butterfly tail is the perfect touch. As a first grade teacher, toothless is my favorite look!! Just too cute for words! Nichole your card is beautiful. :0)
YOu’re right, I don’t know what is cuter, the card or the toothless grin! Both your card and hers are fabulous!
Love both cards! So cute!
Those are beautiful cards. Your daughter has some talent already – keep up the good work.
It’s so much more fun when you play along with us! And Hannah’s card is adorable. Kids’ cards are always the best IMO!
Two fabulous cards!! This was my first Blog Hop too, it’s so much fun!
I see the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!
Great job Hannah! I played along for the first time too! Thanks Nichole!
they are both super cute!! >”<
How sweet! And what little girl could resist that color, very nice! (Mom did a nice job too.)
Gorgeous Nichole! Wow your daughter has talent… I guess paper crafting runs in the family! 🙂
Your card is beautiful (as are all your cards), and your daughter’s card is simply precious- quite a talented little lady!
Both cards are just beautiful!! Hannah, I especially love your bright pink and pretty card – great job!! 🙂
Both cards are just beautiful! Love the raspberry fizz on Hannah’s card! and I have that Quickutz folder and have not used it yet…..so now I am inspired! Love your watermark Hannah!
Beautiful card Nichole! And Hannah, I love the raspberry fizz–such a vibrant color. Great job!
Great cards from both of you, ladies!! Can we have Hannah as next Guest Designer? That girl’s got talent 🙂
Nicole and Hannah your cards are BEAUTIFUL!!
Hannah… I just loved your card! ♥ ♥ ♥ It’s absolutely gorgeous and so are you. I love your new smile too!
Nichole… sweet card too!
Hugs!
love, love this!! And your girlie is too adorable!!
Both of you girls created beautiful cards! Your daughter is precious & has your creative genes! 🙂 TFS
Looks like we were both thinking alike on this challenge. Both of your cards are great but I especially like Hannahs flower.
Your DD’s card is fantastic – I see where she gets her talent & she’s gotten it at such a sweet young age!!! What a doll!!!
LOVE your card too, but I knew I would. Wow more great inspiration both here & from all 65 (or so) blog hoppers!!! We feel the love!!!
Hannah, your card is so cute! I love the colors, layered flower, and all the buttons!
Nichole, she is such a cutie! I love your card, too. The emboss resist looks so neat with the text!
What a sweet girl and what a gorgeous card she made – great talent, love all her ideas about the rotating layers!
Also your card ist great, love the real stiching!
As for this time, I am a silent observer, but hope to find the courage to participate next time!
Hannah, these are amazing! You ROCK, girl! I bet your mom’s so proud of you! Oh, and congratulations on losing those teeth! Hugs, Betsy
Hannah, LOVE your card, especially the white strip on the top. You don’t see that very often and I may need to copy your idea (and give you credit, of course). And I love the way your Mom describes it. Your Mom’s card is nice too!
Love the cards! Hannah is more talented than me! One question. How did you brush the ink over the dry embossed flowers?
Love both cards and love how Hannah made a card to match her dress!
What a cutie she is!!!! and with talent like you!!! Her card is gorgeous! as is yours… blessings on you and yours!
Future designer of America! And that toothless grin is priceless! LOVE her card!
I have to say I love Hannah’s card – it’s adorable but she is by far the cuter subject in that photo – toothless and all. Oh yeah – your card is stunning, too Nichole – sorry but when you add children or pets to a post they will always get top billing 🙂 Blog hop was a blast. Great ideas.
I love your card Nicole, but tell that Hannah she rocks!
Hannah’s card is seriously absolutely amazing!! She is quite creative…Watch out…She may just take your job when she gets older ha ha ha…
I love how Hannaahs card matches her shirt! How’s that for being trendy?
So pretty, Nichole! And Hannah, I love your card! You are taking after that creative mom of yours, aren’t you? Pink and lovely—just like I like it~
Awesome cards girls!!! WTG Hannah!!!
I have to admit, I’m a blog skimmer – I go straight for the pictures! I was admiring the card photo, and I thought “wow, what a great card!! And so clever with the layered flower punch and text stamps!” I thought the crayon was kind of unique touch, and then I realized your DAUGHTER made the card! (not that age matters anyway!!) Thanks for sharing her beautiful creation 🙂
Stinking adorable on all counts! Fun sentiment strip, great use of buttons. Hannah’s card is so thoughtful as well. Love how she used buttons to accent the card as well.
It’s a good life!
Terri E.
Love the zigzag stitching!
I really thought that was double/shadow stamping with Lisa’s Life set before I read more carefully! Ya know, I don’t think I can even tell which is cuter, your daughter or her card! Kudos to Hannah for crafting with her Mom and making such a pretty card to Hop along with everyone! :>
Very cute! I have to ask though, how did you create her label in which I’m guessing she wrote Hannah? I love it.
Wonderful technique and cards! Hannah does have talent!
Well, the toothless grin wins hands down, but Hannah would want us to say her card is cuter, so both win!
How sweet is this butterfly trail. Hannah, great job!
Love your card. Quick question where do you get the beautiful light Kraft Cardstock I really need to order me some! All the stores around here carry the dark Kraft and I just don’t like it as well.
I love your card, Hannah You have your mother’s talent without a doubt! Keep hanging out with her and you will go far! She has a lot more of that talent to share.