Welcome to our February Blog Hop! We at Sparkle N Sprinkle are teaming up with the crew at Really Reasonable Ribbon to show you some amazing projects using SNS glitters, flocking, stamps and embossing powders and some really pretty ribbon from the February Ribbon Kit from RRR.
If you came here from Cheryl Walker’s Blog, you are in the right place! If not, you may want to go to Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog so you’ll be able to start from the beginning.
For my card, I started by doing a brayered background on white c/s using only the yellow/orange/pink sections of a rainbow pad. All of the images were then stamped using black ink and I sponged on a little more color under the ducks. With a very small acrylic paintbrush, I applied bleach to the flowers. Since I used a non-waterproof dye ink, the color bleached out perfectly. I used a white gel pen to help accent the swirls on the ducks and then applied glue to these areas as well as the flower centers. I sprinkled on Sparkling Snow glitter on some flowers and Sunny Daze glitter on the rest then edged it w/ a black marker.
The only real difference in these cards is the treatment of the black layer. On the top version, I used a border punch on three sides and on the bottom version, I used a scallop edge die. On both, the sentiment was die cut w/ a small oval die and part of the crochet lace ribbon was added at the bottom of the image panel. I used a sunny yellow diamond ribbon for my bows and threaded a piece of the same crochet ribbon through the knot. Both are attached to 5.5 x 4.25 white cards.
In addition to the Really Reasonable Ribbon blog candy, Sparkle N Sprinkle is giving a stamp set to one lucky hopper! Leaving a message on every blog increases your chances of winning, because it’s a mystery which of the artists’ blogs has been chosen to house the prize! On Tuesday February 15, a name will be drawn from the comments on the mystery blog. Winner gets to choose a stamp set of their choice from SparkleNSprinkle.com!
Next, hop on over to True SJolander’s Blog. I’m sure she’ll have something wonderful to show you!
Thanks so much for stopping by and good luck to you!
Supplies:
stamps: Sparkle N Sprinkle – Spring Swirls #425, Spring Backgrounds #399
paper: Neenah white, black
ink: Kaleidacolor Birthstone rainbow pad, VersaFine onyx
accessories: February Ribbon Assortment from Really Reasonable Ribbon, Spellbinders petite oval, plaid border punch (EK Success), scallop border die (QuicKutz), brayer, Quickie glue pen, black Permapaque marker
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Gorgeous card and love the colour combo very effective!Thanks for showcasing .Must hop on by to Trudi’s blog
thanks hugs judex
Hello and welcome I am of February Blog Hop. I am incredibly grateful for the record associated with a truly reasonable bar today for me is very fun. I follow along, come and stand here blog .
I love how you have used these colors together to make a gorgeous card.
Hi Julie,they are both lovely,but Love the fist card more .
hugs
doreen
I like the black frame… nice combo color!
They are both Fabulous Julie!!! Totally made me smile when I saw them!!!
What a gorgeous card is this.
Marie-Anne
LOVE the colors you used in this card! The black showcases it perfectly!
Melissa
http://www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com
Pretty cards!
Hugs,
True 😀
Wow your brayering is amazing and those cute ducks too, Luv Sam x
I love the brayered backgrounds. The bows you made are so cute!
Both cards are just gorgeous! I like the first one the best with the way you made the black border a little fancier. Your brayered backgrounds are beautiful!
Juie, what a wonderful card! It’s got a decidedly Asian feel. I also like the lace border. Sure is striking against the black!
Judy, dynamite color choices. It makes you really want to look at the card and study it. Great job!
Beautiful!!!! great job on the bleaching….tfs
Gorgeous colors and I love the flowers and ribbon!
So pretty! Thanks for sharing.
Beautifully done the bg is just Fab with the ribbon 🙂
hugs Nikki
Julie, your brayered background is simply stunning. I so love this card and those little ducks have to find a way into my stamp collection. Thank you so so very much for being a part of the RRR hop this month
Erika
This is really amazing!
These two cards are adorable.
Love your use of a brayer, I have never tried this technique. Bleaching the flowers looks great too x
hugs sally x
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Your cards are cute!!! I love the ducks and the ribbon. I also love what you did with the background card on the top one.
What a great set of cards. Love the colors
Debbie
http://craftywizard.blogspot.
debbie_craine at hotmail.com
Beautiful card…love the background and the colors.
Hugs~
Corinne
Stunning card, thanks for sharing!
Hi Julie, Love the brayred background, It really sets the card off. Beautiful cards.
Julie, Your card is truly amazing! What cute little ducks, and that yellow diamond ribbon is superb! Have to get some of that.
What beautiful cards!! Thanks so much for joining us in our RRR February Blog Hop.
Love your card… I really like the way you used the border punch on the first card – that is a really neat punch!!! I am meeting so many talents on this hop. Hugs, antonella 🙂
So cute!!! Thanks for sharing!
Love your card! Your use of colors with that ribbon is fantastic! Thanks for sharing your talent!
Smiles…Linda in CA
This is stunning x Leigh x
Julie, that is such a beautiful card and I love the technique of the stamping and bleaching. It is awesome. I shall have to borrow your idea myself in my artwork. Thanks.
What an awesome card. You really did a great job on the card. I so love it. :)Victoria
Your card has a really stunning effect, gorgeous.
Hugs Hazel xx
I am loving this so much I think it’s because it’s one of my dad’s favorite sayings brought to life! Such a great job!
Lovely card….great use of the ribbons and background.
The choices of color are just beautiful. You are so creative.
Thanks for sharing
Julie!! This is just so beautiful! And ribbon again!!! (not that you had any choice this month..LOL!!) Your bow is just perfect, and love how you added the crochett ribbon to it! So fun to have our teams join together this month! HUGS!!
Beautiful colors, inovative techniques and gorgeous cards.
Gorgeous card! I love how you colored your card and the bit of crocheted trim tucked through the bow is genius! TFS!
What a beautiful color combo, Julie! I love the subtle differences in each card! Those ducks are just the cutest!
Lovely card !!!
WOW, Julie!!! Your brayering never ceases to amaze me! Your cards are just stunning as always, woman, and I LOVE your ribbon treatment with the lace:)
Your cards are beautiful! I love the effect you got on the flowers with the bleach, and the added details to the ducks is wonderful!
Thanks for this opportunity to win something! I hope I win! I hope I win! I hope I win!
Hugs,
Snoopy 😀
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so pretty
Adorable Card. The ducks are too Cute!
Sharon
rsmobley85@gmail.com
Hi I am visiting you on the RRR Blog Hop and have enjoyed visiting your blog. Love your creations really different !! Great work. Kitty 🙂
I like hoe you bleached the flowers; it almost has an Asian feel to it…
Love the card! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Cute!!
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I really like your brayered background. The ducks in the foreground are just so adorable. The ribbons are very pretty.
I just love the your ducks. What a great idea with the white pen. I really like the way you used your ribbon. The background is very smart.
As always Julie your work is top notch , awesome and forever inspiring. TFS
Use of black is so cool!
You’ve used a lot of neat coloring tricks to end up with a great result.
I love this card. The colors are gorgeous!
Kristin
ksully4597 at gmail dot com
Love both versions of the card Julie! Boy, the black & white sure bring out the gorgeous colors in this card! Very nice!!
Your cards are gorgeous – and thanks so much for the details on how you created them 🙂
very nice
that is a gorgeous card!! I defiantely have to figure out how to do the bleaching. tfs
brenna
rbanderson@live.ca
Wow I love all the different techniques you used, really stunning resluts. Great cards!
Blesings Bernie
Thanks for sharing this cute and colorful card! I love the design. Thanks for sharing, I am going to hop on to the next blog 🙂
What a fabulous card. I love the colour combination and the border work is great. Very inspiring.
Really pretty Julie, love the frame too
Anne x
Love your Ducky card… it’s gorgeous… beautiful detail!
Hugs
Kim M
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I love both image of the card, but first frame looks more nice for me. Thank you for shearing your way of the background creation
Thanks for sharing. I especially like the beautiful yellow ribbon and the lace attached. The colors on the card are most pleasing to the eye.
Jan
Beautiful cards. Love the colors. Thanks for sharing.
Julie, love your cards!! I really like the first one with the border punch!! Awesome job on the ribbons!!!
Your card is very cute. It put a smile on my face!
Love both cards! The black really sets off the soft colours. I noticed the new punched plaid border. Looks great with your image and colours.Thanks for sharing! :o)
Love the use of two ribbons on a card. Never thought of that! And they are both stunning.
Mimi
The backgrounds are lovely. My favorite is the middle card…the black lattice work is really cool.
wow, amazing card!