Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Hello Beautiful Friend Card - 2017 Superstar Card Contest Entry (Winner)


Hello again my beautiful friends!!!

Yes, I am back today with another card that I created for the  the My Favorite Things 2017 Superstar Card Contest this one will be entered into the Clean and Simple Genius Category. 

I'm not sure about you all but I love succulents, so I just had to use the Sweet Succulent set to create this hanging terrarium.  It was actually my very first ever MFT stamp set and I still love it!

Hello Beautiful Friend Card by Ilda - 2017 Superstar Card Contest Entry

You also probably don't recognize the terrarium die either... well that maybe because I used the abstract heart to create it! Clever right!? Well... at least I thought so 😆

Hello Beautiful Friend Card by Ilda - 2017 Superstar Card Contest Entry

For those that want to see how I created the terrarium and to watch how this card came together I hope you enjoy my process video.

Click → HERE to watch in HD on YouTube

To color in my images I used my Spectrum Noir Markers and then fussy cut them out.
For links to all the supplies I used on this card check out the product links below the post.

Here is a close up of all the details.
Love those little microbeads 😍

Hello Beautiful Friend Card by Ilda - 2017 Superstar Card Contest Entry

Hope you like my second entry for the MFT 2017 Superstar Card Contest. Maybe it will inspire you to look at your supplies differently and use them to their full potential. I think this card is "CAS & Genius", but then again I'm not a judge 😏 Wish me luck, the competition is amazing... so check them out because they are all SO talented!

I'm cutting it close but I hope have another entry for you tomorrow!!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting  :)


UPDATE!!!

This card was selected as one of the 5 winners for the Clean and Simple Genius Category!

Click on the image below to see the rest of the winning cards.

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Monday, September 18, 2017

Oceans of Love DIY Bendy Card - 2017 MFT Superstar Card Contest Entry


Hello Crafty Friends!

Today I'm super excited to share with you a card I have been working on for a while I'm calling it my Oceans of Love DIY Bendy Card. I will be entering this card in the My Favorite Things 2017 Superstar Card Contest.  

This year they have 3 categories... Clean and Simple, Coloring Virtuoso, and Innovation Master which is where I'm entering this DIY bendy card! 

Oceans of Love DIY Bendy Card - 2017 MFT Superstar Card Contest Entry

It's kind of difficult to see but the acetate panels bend to form an arch around the front of the card creating this beautiful dimensional underwater scene. Since I didn't have any wave dies, I used a scalloped border die to create the waves, and it worked perfectly!

Oceans of Love DIY Bendy Card - 2017 MFT Superstar Card Contest Entry

I colored the stamped images in using my Zig Clean Color Brushes. The background was created by blending and distress oxide inks and using water in areas to create the splatter effect. All supplies are linked at the end of this post.

Here is a close up of all these MFT Cuties.

Oceans of Love DIY Bendy Card - 2017 MFT Superstar Card Contest Entry

I wanted to make sure that this card looked good from all angles, so placement of my images was really important. This way when the card is folded flat no image is obstructed by another one.

Oceans of Love DIY Bendy Card - 2017 MFT Superstar Card Contest Entry

Here is a top view so you can see how it forms the arch/bendy part in front. It also acts as the support keeping the card upright for display.

Oceans of Love DIY Bendy Card - 2017 MFT Superstar Card Contest Entry

If you have ever used acetate you know that it is quite stubborn as it always wants to straighten out.  This makes it a little difficult when you want to fold it flat for mailing. To make it easier to insert it into an envelope, I found using a twine really helped. It held the panels in place and at the same time it made the card look like a little gift. Well, who wouldn't want to receive this card, right!?!

Oceans of Love DIY Bendy Card - 2017 MFT Superstar Card Contest Entry

Since it's easier to show you than to explain things, I recorded the process video for it. I have to warn you it is a bit lengthy, but I think it's helpful for those wanting to see how you can make your own.

Click → HERE to watch the video on YouTube in HD.

Hope this Oceans of Love DIY Bendy card has inspired you to try something different.
Wish me luck, and make sure you check out all the other entries. They are fabulous... I would hate to be the judge 😉 Now onto my next card!!!


Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting  :)
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Strathmore 20 Sheet Smooth Bristol Pad, 9 by 12
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Elmers X-Acto 12” Base Guillotine
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Martha Stewart Crafts Scoring Board 12x12
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Tim Holtz DISTRESS SPRAYER Ranger
Tim Holtz DISTRESS SPRAYER Ranger
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EMBOSSING POWDER-ICICLE
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