Thursday 22 May 2014

Creative Expressions Thursday and A Rose.."Just for You".

Hi My lovely ladies and Gents (if there are any, lol do hubbies count too?)

Well haven't we had some lovely cheery wall to wall sunshine, my daughter has been going off to work in the morning in just shorts and little T shirt. She cycles to work anyway but it has been so horridly wet that most of time she gets soaked and luckily gets a shower in the gym before work but these last few days she got to cycle in wearing nice things before hitting the gym then work,, ooo to be so young and carefree hey girls. However as I am typing this it is now torrential rain oh dear...( I jinxed it)

Ah well today's card has a number of things going on but looks quite simple , I went for a colour scheme that in my head I never thought would work but you know once I laid it out I really liked it even though I am not a pink person with the right colours with it I warm to it and this really came out all romantic with the tulle etc.
So have a look and I will get started on how I made it.

Blush , Milk and Teal card stock.

 A slightly different look so you can see the layers here.

            Here are the stamps I used to create this card.
For you  and  Floral spray , I used just he rose in that one.

So to start I used perfect medium and stamped the Just for you stamp on Milk card  and embossed in Gold detail embossing powder. I cut it out with a simple rectangle die and Inked through the die with a little Antique linen Distress Ink just simple around the edge.
I then used the Matt chalk paints and a water brush as the colours are just so smooth and easy to blend, I used just three colours here , a hint of Pacific Teal in the clouds well watered down, Tuberose and china pink in the flowers with a hint of black pen in the centres. I also used a little hint of glaze over the flowers to make them shine.
I matted this onto a small piece of teal card and wrapped the bottom with a thin double sided satin ribbon.
 I took a larger piece of blush card which has a hint of pink in it already and I stamped the Rose from the floral spray set but this time I used my distress pens and simply coloured onto the stamp with the pens til I had the colours of the outline I wanted , I then breathed onto the stamp to re moisten the ink and stamped it on the right hand side of the card. I finished adding a few shaded areas with the same pen colours which were Spun sugar, Victorian velvet, Worn lipstick, Peeled paint and forest moss. The good thing about stamping with pens is you can mix lots of colours to stamp in and get the colours where you want even in detailed areas.


So I knew I wanted to have some embossing or debossing on the card but my dilemma was that I wanted it to have some hessian and tulle (as these seem to be my ultimate fav thing just now along with the Chalk paints.) But it is so easy to go over the top when adding so many things all in the one place so I wanted to show you ladies that you can use all things if you want to add texture but if you balance the card your eye will always still be drawn to the main focus point so it is best to choose in the beginning what that will be , whether it is the sentiment, the image or are you going to feature some handmade flowers  or an embossing technique, here I have shown you all of those items in one card but this is how to do it with balance. ( ooo don't I go On hehe)

So I took the same piece of blush card that I stamped the rose onto and ran the left hand side through Sue's Sea Garden embossing folder ( remember to hand the embossing folder over the edge of the plates so that you don't get a line on your card stock. I could have inked on the positive side of the folder to letter press the colour into the debossed areas but I find sometimes it doesn't always transfer neatly and for this card I wanted the colour on the card in a neat as opposed to shabby Chic style ( I love shabby chiq things and vintage styles but I would do it all the time so I like to be versatile) Once it came out of the folder I took my spun sugar pen and my Victorian velvet pen and began to draw in the debossed areas, just around the edge where I knew it would show. You can see it in the small picture above. I then added a strip of hessian which I frayed to the left of the card and a piece of tulle over the hessian and out the other side to lay over the area I just coloured.



 The top Image shows the Hessian and tulle out the left hand side of the image  and after I added the whole piece onto a double matt of blush card which I pierced. I thought I would make a little flower section, so I took a piece of hessian and added a small circle of card on top to give me something to adhere things to and I took a piece of tulle and tied a know in the middle I folded it in half and added it to the left on the card disk, I then added a small cream flower that I made using a strip of the Crochet ribbon cut in half and I just did a quick running stitch down the fixed end and gathered up with a knot stitched in the end. I added a pearl spray so it ran up the left of the card. On top of that I laid my thin ribbon double bow and a hessian strip bow too ad finally a heart dazzler was the bow cover as we can have naked bows here lol..

Here is a bunch of the flowers I made form the crochet ribbon and other laces in my stash.

This is the really thin , looks a 5mm doubled sided satin ribbon I used this week, last week I used one double as thick as this, so it comes in the two different thickness's and at least 3 double sided colours.

To finish I added a couple of flat back pearls and voila as they say.


I wish you could see this card in person it really does look so very pretty, well in fact I will make sure when I send out my little treats that this is one of the cards that goes out. 

Now ladies I am sure you don't want to see too much more writing today as there is a lot on this post but as promised I took a few pictures of all the latest stick pins I have been making, in all different sizes as sometimes we wanted shorter pins others longer so today I thought I'd show you the pictures and then on another day I will show you how I have been making them. They aren't as nice as Sue's I can tell you hers are amazing but I was pleased with this last bunch and so I wanted you all to see them, especially as they aren't staying mine if you know what I mean some of you  lucky ladies haha.

So here they are.
 I laid out a fair few to start then realised you weren't going to get very close like that so i then took a few at a time, when I made these when i first had the Op done and I had been home about a week I didn't have any of the CE stick pin blanks that Sue uses and sourced for us all but I wish I had, these in the pictures are mostly headpins cos I found even though they are blunt at the bottom I could still add them into bows or under them with a dab of glue etc, But the thing is some of the really skinny ones can bend while you are making them ( most don't but they can) so now I have learned a bit more I use the CE ones, they are much thicker and sturdy as those of you who are lucky enough to have them will know. But this is what I have so far and as they all have crystal on them I want to use and give them away before I make the next ones.


 Mixed pinks.

 Yellow, green and clear.
 Dragonflies.
 Blacks.
 More green and yellows.
 Tanzanite purples.
 Deep purples mixed.


I bought some pearls on sticks and added a bead cap these are gold but I also did silver.

So there we have it ladies  for today. 
I am now heading off as I have lots to prep for , Not only my shows On the 7th June but we also having a blog hop (shush) around that same time to prepare for and Saturday this week is the amazing new launch of the next characters in the Visible image range so we are doing a special launch that day too.
 I want to say a huge thank you to all you wonderful ladies for leaving me so many comments over at Craftwork cards on Monday , wow you are not only followers on my blog but you are also warm lovely ladies who have become my friends so thank you from the bottom of my heart for that , it is very much appreciated.

Lots of crafty hugs 
Love
Kim 
xxxx

42 comments:

  1. Hi Kim, Your poor Daughter is going to get very wet this morning as the weather is Horrible!
    But your Outstanding Beautiful Stunning Card has brightened my morning, I Love The Colours you've chosen The Blush, Teal and Milk Coloured Card, I Love The Gold Embossing I have one of The Stamps but not the one with The Single Flower they stamp so clear and crisp.
    I really must invest in those Matt Chalk Paints they are Beautiful, I Love your Ribbon and your Embellishment it's Stunning.
    You've been so busy with your Flower Making and Those Awesome Stick Pins there Fabulous. Your Card is Just So Beautiful I Love Everything About It.
    Kim Take Great Care
    Love and Hugs
    From Sam x

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    1. Hi Sam
      Nice to see you , My daughter Mandy managed to stay dry after all, its wet here but the sun is shining so thats good.
      Thanks for your kind words regarding todays card, its funny as I really didn't think those colours would go but they do yay.
      Have a great day Sam and you are welcome for the tips just email anytime as you know.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  2. Hi Kim. Great card, so many layers to enjoy and I love the single rose, what a beautiful stamp : ) You have been busy making all of the pins haven't you. A lovely selection, I love the deep purples and I haven't seen the gorgeous dragonflies before. Have a good day and don't work too hard. Take care.

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    1. Hello Mrs B.
      Glad you like todays card, The rose is pretty isn't it and not too large so you could even use it as an engagement picture with maybe a ring round the stem in silver or something. I love purples too it is one of my favs as you all know with the amount of purple card I use, well Plum lol
      The dragonflies are gorgeous but some people call them angels wings where you buy them and others call them dragflies. silliness.
      You have a great day too.
      Bye for now
      Kim xx

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  3. Hi Kim, a really beautiful card, love it all, and oh my word, those stick pins are gorgeous, I am absolutely green with envy, need to get time to sit and try some. Have a great day. Bx

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    1. Morning Bridget.
      Thank you I am so glad you like it and thank you for your lovely comment. I was wondering if you guys would like the pins and it looks like they have gone down well so thats good.No need to be green ya never know when things will be given away lol
      Have a great thursday.
      hugs
      Kim xx

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  4. Hi Kim, it's me again I just wanted to say a Huge Thank You for sharing The Great Tips and Techniques I really appreciate it so very much. Thanks for the Photograph Shots also. This really helps.
    Love and Hugs
    From Sam x

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    1. Hi Again Sam.
      You are very welcome as always and I am so glad they are helping.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  5. Wow Kim,
    What a lovely card, so much to admire but not over done.
    Love the flowers you have made and your tule and hessian.
    As for those stick pins -they are beautiful -the dragonfly ones are adorable but they are all lovely.
    You have been busy .
    Thanks for the long blog with all the hints and tips ,
    Enjoy the day,
    XxxRuth

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    1. Hi Ruth
      Thank you Ruth
      I am so glad you like it because there is such a lot on this one and I certainly wanted it to be subtle and not look over done.
      I have been a bit busy but no where near as busy as I will be this next week starting to prep for the show etc.
      argg lol
      Have a wonderfull day and hope it stays sunny for you.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  6. Morning Kim
    Lovely colour theme your card today it is stunning, Love all your pins they are stunning too. I used to make them to use with my Lace Pillow to divide the bobbins into section.
    Off to London in a few minutes seeing War Horse this afternoon.
    Hugs
    Carol x

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    1. Hi Carol
      Thanks so much , glad you like todays card, I still have visions of you making your lace and would love to come and learn, That would be a special day lovely lady.
      Hope you enjoy the theatre and it isn't too sad .
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  7. Wow kim what a blog the card is beautiful I love it you are so gifted. The pins are great love all of them. Such a great choise of flowers you have made brill!!!!thank you kim for sharing love always June xxxxxxx
    I hope you are being good with your ankle please be careful xxxxx

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    1. Morning June
      Ahhh what kind words thankyou so much June. I am being good with my ankle June, I can't do anything but too be honest as it can still get very sore at times but I rest it as much as I can and I still cant walk down shops yet but I can drive around a little so that helps. Thankyou for your kind wishes and thoughts I appreciate it very much
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  8. Hi Kim
    the card is gorgeous and it really makes a difference using quality products.
    I love Creative Expressions, I think I have a CE addition! ha x

    re the pins I have asked Sue over sourcing a pin kit as it would be easier I feel to create them, if there was a selection of beads and findings made of metal, crystal and pearl all at hand as the holes in the beads would then fit the plain CE pins. Yours are lovely and I've decided to carry a plain pin around in my purse to find some beads that fit it when I'm on my travels out shopping as I would like to give making my own pins a try, just don't want to buy beads that don't fit the pins ?
    Thanks for showing them to us x

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    1. Hi there and Good morning to you. Thankyou so much yes I am loving these paints that is for sure. I know Sue is working very hard as always on products and searching for things for CE not only beads etc so watch this space and that is a very good idea sue and julia both keep a pin with them when they go to shows too. clever us crafters arent we haha.
      I hope its bright where you are and have a great Friday.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  9. Wow Kim,
    LOVE those stick pins, I really want to start to make them but on the other hand, I'd NEVER get out to do all the work needed in the garden which seems to get bigger the older I get!
    I like the card, too. Was a bit dubious about the hessian with that colour scheme, but it WORKS splendidly. Like you, am not a lover of pink but this works, too. And I LOVE your flowers!
    Looking out today, looks like we've never had sunshine - it's a grey, drizzly one - PERFECT for crafting.
    Hope your leg is less painful every day that goes by.
    Hugs, Rose

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    1. Hi Rose
      Thanks so much for all your kind words. I know what you mean about the garden, I have neglected mine for a long time due to this foot, it used to look so nice, ah well,least I could hide in the grass I guess if I needed to, haha.
      hugs
      Kim xx

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  10. Hi Kim, hope you're ok and your ankle not too sore. Love the card and the indepth tutorial. Really love the pins. How do you stop the beads from falling off? xx

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    1. Hi Berrl
      Thanks for poppin by, the pins can be donw a number of ways they can be put on and a tiny dab of hot glue or a jewellery glue like E600 which is very strong so must be done in a ventillated room, or you could use a beading crimp which you would squeee shut with pliars but I used a tiny dab of E600 on mine. But once my new glue gun arrives I will try that and let you know
      Hugs Kim xx

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  11. Beautiful card Kim, love that colour combination I think it works really well.
    Very pretty stick pins, you have been busy! Looking forward to seeing some of those on your cards. Keeping an eye out for your creations using the new Visible Image stamps, they look fab!
    Amy x

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    1. Hi Amy
      ahh thanks so much, I wasn't sure of the colours but they just seemed to work once i started.
      They are very cool the Visible stamps this launch
      Hugs
      kim xx

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  12. Hi Kim
    Another stunning card today. Love this pink card and the products you have used. Thanks for giving us the tutorial it all helps us you know. the pins are beautiful. Your one busy lady, but do take care not to do so much now your back with us.

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    1. Hi Pat.
      I am so pleased the tutorials help as that is why I am here , I love to help its the best bit.
      Best wishes
      Hugs
      kim xx

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  13. This is a really beautiful card. And your stick pins are really lovely. The dragonfly ones are particularly nice. I love reading your blog, your instructions are so clear that anyone could attempt to reproduce them. I do get a bit frustrated when blogs are too vague. Yours is just perfect, so keep it up please!! Love Sarah

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    1. Hi Sarah
      I really do appreciate you enjoying the blog and taking time to say such lovely things and giving me your feedback., I am here because of all you guys and I really hope you will stay with me .
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  14. What a lot is going on in that card! It's a stunner. Love the pins. They're so elegant and pretty. Aren't you a clever lady. Hope your daughter didn't get soaked today-it's been horrible.
    You're being so busy, I'm not sure I'll be able to keep up with you, but I'll try to look at all your different makes!!!
    Don't do too much. Take care, Jan

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    1. Hi jan
      Thanks for stopping by, no Mandy was lucky and managed to dodge the rain showers on here way to and from work so she did well. Thanks for mentioning it. Hope you are doing well too. See you soon
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  15. Evening Kim, Woweeeeeee !! your card is so pretty, I'm especially loving the drawing in the debossing of the folder, what a brilliant idea. The colours are really beautiful. I love this card !!
    What a plethora of beautiful stick pins, my you have been busy haha !! They are absolutely gorgeous, I feel worn out just reading what you are doing and what you have to do haha. Don't be 'burning the candle at both ends' until you are 100%, do take care sweetie.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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    1. Hi Patricia
      I am so glad you like the card and I know you like these colours, I am pleased you like this card.I can only burn the candle both ends by making and blogging as I still cant walk far but least i can drive a little way too haha. Thanks as always for being here and I look forward to a catch up chat with you soon.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  16. Hi Kim, I am definitely a pink person so this card very much appeals to me. I was interested to see how you created the background, I'm keen to have a go at embossed/stamped backgrounds. Beautiful pins you have made here like little pieces of jewellery. Sounds like you are going to be very busy, keep resting that ankle till it's properly healed.

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    1. Hi Stephanie
      Ahhh a pink person oh good Im glad you like this card. The background was a bit of a cheat on letter pressing , I just embossed the card and used the debossed side and coloured in the dips as it were , easy peasy. hehe.I have had a couple of very painful days with the foot so I will rest as much as poss but in between makes haha
      Thanks so much for caring.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  17. Lovely card Kim, the stamps are really pretty, roses are always popular and great for anniversaries too. I love the pink with the teal and that lovely mixed media corsage is gorgeous. The stick pins you have put together are beautiful too and I particularly love the pink/purple ones and the pretty pearls, and the dragonflies ones are so different. You are very talented. x

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    1. Hi Pat
      thanks so much , I love to draw roses too, it was one of the fist things I learned to draw back in the early days haha. Ahh bless you thanks so much for saying that Pat, I feel so humbled when ladies like you on here say such wonderful things and I am just like you all.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  18. Hi Kim your card is gorgeous as are the stick pins. Sounds like you are going to be very busy. Enjoy the long weekend. Hugs Jackie

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    1. Hi Jackie
      Thanks for popping on, yeah will be busy but surely worth it haha,. i am loving the theme of my new show so Making the cards is good fun
      You enjoy the bank hol too, fingers crossed for sunshine xx

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  19. Late as usual hee hee! Beautiful card and those stick pins WOW! Can't wait to see how you make them eg what glue you use etc I have visions of mine looking like globs of glue or all the beads sliding down!

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    1. Hi Karne, lovely to see you, lol thats funny, no I use a glue called e600 or hot glue and you just use the tiniest amount and voila sticks and stayslol.
      Hope you have a nice bank hol. and we get to chat soon.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  20. Hi Kim,
    Arrived back home a couple of hours ago from our 5 day break, but just had to have a quick peek at your blog before going to bed because I missed your fabulous creations. Today's card is gorgeous and those flowers are absolutely scrumptious but what i love most are your beautiful pins...you are such a clever lady. Well I'm shattered now so I'm off to bed.

    Love Sheila xx

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    1. Hi Sheila
      Oh wonderful to see you, I missed seeing you on, Hope you had a lovely time, Rest well and I look forward to hearing about your trip when you have caught up.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  21. Hi ,lovely card, the flowers are fab, must make some of those.
    I too like to make pins, its funny you just can't stop, when you have all the beads and findings out, one leads to another and another, pleased to see its not just me.
    xx

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    1. Hi Sam
      Nice to see you. Glad you like the card, Ilove making the shabby chiq flowers lol I know what you mean about keeping making the pins, It was when I couldnt move when I came home after the op I thought there must be something i can sit here and do haha
      hugs
      Kim xx

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