If you hopped here by way of Judy Rozema’s blog, then you’re on the right track. If you’ve arrived from somewhere else, you might want to start from
the beginning, at the SNS blog, so as not to miss anyone’s remarkable cards! This is a 2 day hop, 10/18/10 thru 10/19/10.Â
Of course a prize is involved. Just:
- Leave a comment at each person’s blog (if experiencing technical problems, e-mail SNS_Artist@tampabay.rr.com with your name in the subject field, and include a message about the artist’s card and which blog it was at).
- Follow the directions at the last blog to become eligible for a stamp set of your choice!
(You may have seen these cards on the Splitcoast Faux Brad Tutorial which debuted 10/13/10.) For both of my cards, I used the Autumn Swirl set 410. Isn’t it lovely? For the first card, I used a rainbow ink pad for the tree, greeting and 1/2″ faux brads. I used a Spellbinders rectangle to cut it out and a petite oval for the greeting. On the horizontal mustard layer, I stamped another of the swirl images using part of the Autumn Leaves Kpad. The sentiment was die cut using a petite oval nestie. The faux brads were made using a scrap of the vanilla which I first stamped w/ the swirl images using the Kpads. These faux brads are 1/2 inch. Finished card measures 5.5 x 4.25 (A2).
Supplies:
stamps: Sparkle N Sprinkle – Autumn Swril set 410
paper: vanilla, mustard, grape
ink: Kaleidacolor Creole Spice & Autumn Leaves
accessories: Spellbinders petite ovals & rectangles, 1/2 inch hole punch (faux brads)
For this second card, I used the same images and layout, but “painted” my tree with 3 different embossing powders. The swirly tree image was stamped w/ VM and I used the 3 embossing powders and a technique I call “painting w/ ep”. I used a rectangle nestie to cut it out. Two very narrow mats, 1 mustard, 1 rust (spritzed w/ bleach), back it.
On the horizontal mustard layer, I stamped another of the swirl images using part of the Autumn Leaves Kpad. The sentiment was die cut using a petite oval nestie. The Faux Brads were made using a scrap of the vanilla which I first stamped w/ the swirl images using VM and sprinkled w/ the embossing powders. These faux brads are 1/2 inch. Finished card measures 5.5 x 4.25 (A2).
Supplies:
stamps: Sparkle N Sprinkle – Autumn Swril set 410
paper: vanilla, mustard, rust (spritzed w/ bleach)
ink: VersaMark, Kaleidacolor Autumn Leaves
accessories: embossing powders (Indian Corn, Fall Fiesta & Golden Follies- all SNS), Spellbinders petite ovals & rectangles, 1/2 inch hole punch (faux brads), bleach
Thanks so much for stopping by! To continue the hop, please visit Sandy Meier who will be sharing her lovely Autumn inspired design.
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I love the color in these cards….and such great stamps;) I tried the faux brad technique on my card….I really like it…really came in handy when I didn’t have the right embellishment!
Beautiful card and the colors of autumn are so inspiring.
Love the use of rectangles and the color variations on the trees. Thanks for sharing. Think you have the prizes in your basket!
Beautiful card. I think you have the prizes in your basket.
Your cards are really nice, as always.I love the colors you used on this great tree. Cool brads too.
I did see the brad tutorial and these cards are worth seeing over again! Lovely.
I love your cards Julie. And isn’t it fun to see how color changes the look? I really like how you mixed the embossing powders. Its a great technique.
The woven look of the EP colors are lovely, Julie! The swirly faux brads have me hooked! I wanna try now! I wonder if the prize is on your blog?
Julie, both are GORGEOUS!
I just love both of your cards. The colours are stunning, and I love the swirly brads.
Fabulous! I love the bright colors!
I’m putting all my eggs into one basket – Donna’s got the birthday prizes!
Beautiful cards! I really like both color schemes and would have a difficult time deciding which I like the best. I really like that rainbow effect. The prize must be in your basket.
Beautiful cards…I am going to seriously look at the tree stamp. Thanks for sharing your faux brads technique with so many of us!
Hope you have the prize basket today!
Absolutely stunning on both cards! Love the faux brads and still need to try them! Beautiful as always, Julie!
What super cards! They have convinced me that I have to get the Autumn Swirl set. I’ve been looking at that set for a while now and debating on whether or not to get the set, but your cards have pushed me over the edge! lol I think Joan Petty has the prizes in her basket
Amazing how beautiful both ways are! Thank you for showing us the faux brad technique. I think the prizes are in the SNS blog
Julie, I think you have the prize in your basket.
I love the Autumn Swirl Set & what you have done with it on both cards.
Love the cards – but my favorite is the one with purple!
Love your faux brad technique! Great cards!
I think the prize is at Joan’s blog.
I love this set, Julie, and you have done an amazing job with the cards!
oh – this is a wonderful card – love the tree – layout – and new idea
These are both gorgeous Julie. I love the colors.. I really like those ink pads.. I have not tried out your tutorial yet but can’t wait to give it a try.. Super job.
I love the different colors in your tree. I think you have the prize.
Wow, these are are stunning. I love when you use techniques because they are so outstanding. Your faux brads are delightful.
Beautiful cards Julie. Such great colors. Just love those swirly white faux brads – they’re my favorite. So much more distinct than plain solid colored one!. Great cards!
I love your tree!! The colors are so pretty and it is interesting to look at. Very different!
P.S. I think you have the prize in your basket!
I like that the tree panels are going a different way. I also like the blend of colors. I think that Barbara has the prize.
Love these two cards. So elegant.
Love your work. More faux brads! I’ve got to try that. I think you are “IT”.
Your trees are soooo beautiful Julie!! Fabulous colors and technique! Hope all is well!
Smiles,Deena
The embossing adds so much texture and color to the cards. I especially like the tree.
Your Blog is awesome along with your work. Thanks so much for participating in our last Blog Hop.