FS529, CASology 241 - Two Thank Yous and a Video

Congratulations to this week's Splitcoaststampers' Featured Stamper, PapercraftBoutique (Hideko Lagan). I chose two cards as my inspiration from her gallery.

First card



I focused on Hideko's:
-dots
-colours
-thank you die cut

I changed:
-colours
-technique
-no bug or heart
-negative space for the die

I went for a more graphic, less-pretty look. I masked and stamped the dots with distress ink on watercolour paper then spritzed with water (and dried it before it ran too much!). I cut out
the many thanks die and left the negative from the cardbase showing through. I finished it with random sequins for some interest and sparkle.

I am also linking up to CASology, where the Cue Card for this week is Melt.

Second card



I focused on Hideko's:
-two pink flowers

I changed:
-layout
-added layers
-added green

I started with a 4.25x5.5 panel and heat embossed my flowers and sentiment with white ep. Then I watercoloured with the Zigs. I then cut out the flowers with the matching dies. I cut the remainder of the panel with a square die then adhered it to the white cardbase. I popped the flowers up and fitted them back in, so that they overhang a bit (the card will still fit into a regular envelope).

Essentials By Ellen Clear Stamps, Wonky Backdrops By Julie Ebersole

Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies, Many Thanks by Julie Ebersole

Ranger Distress Mini Ink Pad, Picked Raspberry

Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Abandoned Coral

Altenew Clear Stamps, Wild Hibiscus

Altenew Dies, Wild Hibiscus

ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker, Set of 60