Easter Greeting

Easter would not be complete if I didn't create a seasonal card for my mom. I really love creating greeting cards for this particular holiday, it's such an unexpected surprise for the receiver.

 

Today I will share with you my steps in completing this mildly shabby Easter greeting card.

 

For my card I used Unique Laser Designs Bunnies. 

 



 

I begin with adding layers of pattern paper, inks and light molding paste to my base.

 



 

Next, let's add a little color to the Bunnies. I originally used Heidi Swapp's color shine mist in white but the color isn't saturated enough.  I decided to use white acrylic paint and mix a little water in to dilute.

 

 

After covering the Bunnies with the paint mixture, use a baby wipe to remove some of the color.  This will leave you with a more soft and shabby look.

 



 

Now layer on more embellishments

 



 

 

 

Art Ingredients:

Unique Laser Designs -  Bunnies
Papertrey Ink Cardstock
Pattern Paper
Light Molding Paste
Gesso
Crochet Doily
Raffia
Seam Binding
Color Mist
Florals
Buttons
Michaels Sentiment Stamp
Stazon Ink
Acrylic Paint

Hummingbird Tag

Wish I could start this sentence off by saying Spring is in the air, but that's so far from the truth.  Being that winter is in full effect across most of the U.S., I'll just force a bit of Spring on you today. 

 

*I apologize for the shadows you will see in my photos--Winter rain kept me inside*

For this tag I used a Unique Laser Designs custom designed Hummingbird.



I enhanced this beautiful wood design by using two different embossing powders to bring out the details of the Hummingbird.

I carefully used gold on the wings and a soft blue/silver mix on the body of the bird. 

 



 

Now it's time to begin building the dimension of this tag.  My first layer is cheese cloth, pulled and frayed.  Then I used this very pretty Prima packaging. 

Continue to build your layers by adding more scrap pattern paper, drywall tape and cover it all with a thin layer of gesso.  This will create a base to hold your color mist and inks. 

After all of your inks and embellishments have been applied, add gesso to the cluster of flowers to give them a vintage shabby look.

Here's an up close look of that beautiful Hummingbird.

 



Creative Ingredients:

Unique Laser Designs - Custom Hummingbird

Prima Julie Nutting Tag Pad

Ranger Embossing Dabber

Recollections Embossing Powder

Cheese Cloth

Drywall Tape

Various Pattern Paper Scraps

Gesso

Florals

Brads

Bling Flourish

Ranger Liquid Pearls

Heidi Swapp Color Shine

 

 



Sentimental Love

Hello friends! I have a special vintage inspired look tag to share with you today. It's all about celebrating "LOVE" and vintage love.

Let's begin with the Unique Laser Design products I'll be using.

Here you will see I used the Deco Frame Oval Heart and Heart Shapes to embellish my tag.

Of course every great project starts with the building of wonderful layers.

Next, let's enhance the wood embellies by adding two different embossing powders. I went with gold and white for added texture and of course because I love the colors.

Continue to build your layers with embellishments of raffia, flowers, etc.

And now you have the completed embellished tag, ready for gift giving.

Up close view of the wood Deco Frame and Hearts.

Ingredients:

 

Unique Laser Designs: Deco Frame Oval Heart and Heart Shapes

Prima Julie Nutting Tag and Tim Holtz packaging (tag)

Crochet Lace Doily

Gesso and Light Molding Paste

Prima Pattern Paper Scraps

Flowers

Raffia

Seam Binding

Cookie Dough Scrapbook paint

Butterscotch Gelato

I hope to have inspired you to create your own vintage inspired "LOVE" tag.

Have a wonderful day!