Bo Bunny Cards

Hi everyone,  Steph Ackerman here.  It's Wednesday and I'd love to show you my newest projects this week for Eclectic Paperie.

 

Supplies:

Bo Bunny Pattern paper - Gabrielle Collection
Bo Bunny Stickers - Gabrielle Collection
Tim Holtz Roses - Heirloom Roses
Dina Wakely Metallic Paint - Sterling
The Crafter's Workshop Stencil - Word Association
Ribbon

 

 

The Bo Bunny collection is lovely for creating a variety of projects
The dotted paper is double sided and I chose to use both sides for this card
I cut the dotted paper to fit a premade card
Using the reverse side, I matted it with brown cardstock and added it to the card
Using the Word Association stencil with Sterling paint, I stenciled DREAM on the panel
Using a tag sticker from the Gabrielle collection, I matted it to cardstock and added it to the card
A rose was stained with Coral distress stain and added to the tag

 

For a different twist, I tore this ornate pattern paper and edged it with cardstock

Using the reverse side of the pattern paper, I added the panel to the card

I created a tag and inserted it between the layers

To finish a 3D layered sticker was added to the tag

 

Thanks for stopping by today.

 

Steph

 

Love Letters ensemble

Hi everyone,  Steph Ackerman here again.  It's Wednesday and I'd love to show you my newest projects this week for Eclectic Paperie.

 

Supplies:

Tim Holtz Stencil - Blossom
Tim Holtz Distress Stain - Abandoned Coral
Bo Bunny Stickers - Gabrielle Collection
Tim Holtz Roses - Heirloom Roses

 

 

I began by painting the gift bag with Coral Distress Stain.
Since I was covering the center, I left that area blank.

 

Cutting a panel of white cardstock to fit, I created the background with Blossom Stencil and Coral Distress Stain

After inking the edges with Coral Distress Stain, I matted it with cardstock and adhered it to the bag

The Bo Bunny chipboard stickers are lovely 3D stickers that were perfect for the focal element

Roses were inked with Distress Stain and then scattered around the bag

 

 

The coordinating card was inked with Coral Distress Stain
A panel of white was cut and the Blossom stencil was used again to create the background
Once matted with black cardstock, the panel was added to the card
Again the Bo Bunny stickers were perfect as the focal elements

I'm thinking this would be a great ensemble to give your loved one something special.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Steph

Happy Cards

Hi everyone,  Steph Ackerman here.  It's Wednesday and I'm so sorry for this late post.  Seems I scheduled it for PM and not AM!!!

But I'd love to show you my newest projects this week.

Supplies:

Tim Holtz Stencil - Blossom
Tim Holtz Distress Stain - Abandoned Coral
Tim Holtz Roses - Heirloom Roses
Dina Wakely Metallic Paint - Sterling
The Crafter's Workshop Stencil - Word Association
Bo Bunny Paper Pack - Gabrielle Collection
Bo Bunny Stickers - Gabrielle Collection

Create a 5 1/2" square card from Bo Bunny cardstock.
Cut striped paper slightly smaller and adhere.
Cut Bo Bunny cardstock slightly smaller, then cut watercolor paper to fit.
Place stencil on watercolor paper and paint with Sterling Paint.
Once dry, place Blossom Stencil on top and ink.
Adhere panel to card and embellish with a sticker matted with kraft cardstock.

My second card uses a premade card, and I cut Bo Bunny cardstock to fit.
Cut striped paper slightly smaller and adhere.
Embellish with a sticker matted with 2 layers of cardstock.
Tear a strip of brown to fit across card.
Adhere sticker.

 I inked the Roses with Clearsnap Ink, then dabbed Coral Stain on top for a little more color.

 

Adhere the roses to the card.  Since they are lightweight, they add very little weight to the card.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today.

Steph

Stained and Stencilled Tags

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here and I am thrilled to be the Guest Designer this month for Eclectic Paperie.  Thanks so much Kim.

I received some wonderful products to work with this month and I used the same products to create 3 different tags.  I hate to waste ink, stain, or paint and I try to find ways to use up all the color on a stencil rather than wiping it off. 

Supplies:

Tim Holtz Stencil - Blossom
Tim Holtz Distress Stain - Abandoned Coral
Gelli Arts Rubber Brayer
Bo Bunny Stickers - Gabrielle Collection
Ribbon

 

Tag #1

Create a tag from watercolor paper

Place Blossom Stencil on top and ink with Abandoned Coral Stain

Ink edges of tag with Abandoned Coral Stain, then mat with cardstock

Wrap with ribbon

Adhere to Coral cardstock

Select stickers, mat with cardstock and add to tag

 

 

 

Tag #2

Flip stencil over onto another piece of watercolor paper

Using a brayer, roll over stencil to release the left over stain

Ink edges of tag with Abandoned Coral Stain, then mat with cardstock

Wrap with ribbon

Adhere to Coral cardstock

Select stickers, mat with cardstock and add to tag

 

 

Tag #3

Create a tag from watercolor paper

Place stencil on top and rub over it with a baby wipe releasing the remaining stain (you get a nice subtle design)

Ink edges of tag with Abandoned Coral Stain, then mat with cardstock

Wrap with ribbon

Adhere to coral cardstock

Select stickers, mat with cardstock and add to tag

 

 

 

 So what do you think?  Do you use all the color off your stencils?

Please stop by my blog to see more of my projects.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Steph