These are the cards I took to OnStage 2024 in Houston. I expect to receive a lot of cards in return that also use new Online Exclusives, but we'll see. Join me on Thursday, March 28th to see all the cards I receive in return. We'll be on Zoom. Leave me a comment with your email and I'll send you the Zoom information.
Or email me at susan@northstarstamper.com to get the Zoom information.
This card came together so quickly that I added more to it with the tag and embellishments. I often say 'Let the DSP do the work for you'. I did use adhesive sheets on the Melon Mambo cardstock before I die cut the circle on the tag. It's so much neater than using liquid adhesive!
For some of my swaps of this card, I used the 2022-2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack in Parakeet Party. Once I ran out of that, I switched to the white in the Baker's Twine Essentials Pack.
The next swap card also came together quickly, too, by creating in steps and concentrating on one task at a time.
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I used a few techniques on this card. For the embossed layer, I inked the Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder on the Stampin' Up! logo side with Smoky Slate ink before running it through my Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. I used Basic White cardstock for this.
For the leaves, I stamped in Garden Green ink, then used ink from the ink pad lid with a Water Painter to color them. Same with the Flirty Flamingo flower, using ink from the ink pad lid with a Water Painter. When using water on a stamped image, I like to use thick cardstock in case I get heavy handed with the water. Using thick cardstock makes my image less likely to warp.
A Daffodil Delight Marker was used to color the stamens.
My third swap card was so fun to create, but was a bit more involved with lots of coloring! I got creative with the colors used, so your card might be a little different if we swapped in Houston. I'm showing several of the options I offered.
I also used a brayer technique that I haven't seen before. Watch this video to learn how I created the background layer.
When coloring images of things found in nature (animals, trees, flowers, etc.), I use google to help me decide on colors. However, I wanted something unique for these swaps, so I made blue flowers! I swapped out the card base for the Lost Lagoon flowers. Lemon Lime Twist was just too bright for the Lost Lagoon flowers.
Notes on all cards: I separated the Natural 1/4" Wavy Trim into thinner strands for my cards. Also, I used 2022-2024 In Color Pearls on all these cards, but I changed out the colors on some.
To create the shadow on the flower image, I stamped, colored and die cut the image. I then adhered the die cut to Basic Black cardstock and fussy cut that leaving the shadow effect.
ADHESIVE SHEETS saved my sanity with the sentiments! I can't image how frustrated I would have been using another adhesive on the white 'Happy Birthday' die cut.
I had 4 cards with pink flowers and 12 cards with Tahitian Tide or Lost Lagoon flowers. When swapping, I offered traditional pink or blue flowers. Which do you think others chose first? Leave me a comment on what you think. I think the blue ones were chosen first. I'll report back during my Zoom session that I mentioned above. Join me March 28th!
I had a few different pink flowers like this one.
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I loved creating these cards for OnStage 2024 in Houston. Spending time with my fellow demonstrators is always uplifting and just what I need! #onstage2024
It's my prayer that you have a tribe to support you!
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