Penguin Palace Challenge #42

 This month, the Penguin Palace Challenge #42 is a Fall Moodboard.

Here is the card I made.

I used the Scents of Fall Stencils 360° stencil, and blended Gina K Designs Faded Brick, Honey Mustard, Dark Chocolate, Warm Glow Amalgam, and Skeleton Leaves Amalgam ink through it, turning the stencil 60° each time. I thought the maple leaves looked a little too red for the colour palette, so I added a bit of Dark Chocolate over them.

The sentiment is from the Birthday Wishes stamp set, stamped with Gina K Designs Obsidian Amalgam ink, and cut out with the coordinating die. To make the shadow layer, I used the same die with brown cardstock, cut it in half horizontally and added the pieces to the top and bottom on the back of the sentiment.

I layered the stencilled panel with some brown cardstock and adhered this to a white card base.

October Scor-Pal Project

 

This month I have a quick and easy card to show you. It is called a Z fold card.

To make this card, you will need:

Scor-Buddy

Scor-Tape

Cardstock base - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Supplies to decorate your card. I used Gina K. Designs Peaceful Violets stamp set and dies, So Many Sentiments stamp set, Obsidian Amalgam ink, Wild Dandelion ink, Spectrum Noir markers.

Step 1

With the long edge of the cardstock at the top of your Scor-Buddy, score at 4 1/4". Flip the cardstock over and score at 2 1/8". It is easy to find that measurement, as there is a circle on the Scor-Buddy.

Step 2

Fold the cardstock along the score lines, placing the bump on the inside of each fold.

Step 3

To decorate, use an image that is large enough to cover most of the front of the card. If you don't have a large image, use a square, circle or other shape as a background. 

The large image will cover part of the inside of the card, so you can stamp your sentiment there or write a message.

I blended some ink on the top flap and stamped some of the images in the same ink. 

Step 4

Tape the large image onto the top flap, making sure to only put tape on the top half of the image. Decorate the inside of the card, if you wish.

Gina K. Designs September Challenge

 The Gina K. Designs September 2024 Monthly Mix Challenge is to make your own metallic cardstock. We can use things like embossing powder, foil, metallic paint or metallic ink.

I chose to use foil on my card.

I started with a piece of cardstock and blended Applemint, Turquiose Sea, and Bubblegum Pink ink on it. I used the background die in the Floral Banner Die Set to cut out the shape.

Using a Deco Foil Toner sheet, I made a piece of foiled cardstock with Silver Sequins foil. I then cut out the detailed design with the Floral Banner Die and glued it on to the back layer with Connect Glue.

On another piece of cardstock, I used the Harvest Flourish Stencil with Soft Stone ink to create a faint background. I stamped the sentiment, from the Birthday Blessings stamp set, with Obsisian Amalgam ink, added the floral banner and attached the panel to a piece of Bubblegum Pink cardstock before adding it to a white card base.

Penguin Palace Challenge #41

 This month, the Penguin Palace challenge is Die-Cutting. 

I decided to use a layering die set from Penguin Palace.

I love this set because it does all the work for me! It is called Butterfly Emergence 2 in 1 Layered Die Set.

I picked out my cardstock colours and cut each layer . Then I glued all the layers together and attached them to a white card base. I decided not to add a sentiment because I didn't want to cover up the beautiful pattern!

September Scor-Pal Project

 This month, I have a heart shaped box to show you.

Supplies needed:
Scor-Pal
Scor-Tape
The Stacker
Heavy weight Cardstock – 2 pieces of 8 1/2” x 10 1/2”
                                           3 pieces of 8 1/2” x 11”
If you wish to add any stamping to your cardstock, do it before you start scoring. I used the Stampin’ Up! Crosshatch background stamp, using Stampin’ Up! Melon Mambo ink, and stamped it several times to cover each of the 5 sheets. When scoring, have the decorated side facing up.

Decorations and Embellishments – I used Spellbinders Shapeabilities Die D-Lites Blooms Three and Blooms Four, and Picket Fence Studios Leaves for Flowers stamp set and coordinating dies

Step 1

Using one piece of 8 1/2” x 10 1/2” cardstock, with the long edge at the top of your Scor-Pal, score at 4”, 4 1/2”, 5”, 5 1/2”, 6”, 6 1/2”, 7”, 7 1/2”, 8”, 8 1/2” and 10”. Turn it 90° to the right and score at 1/2” and 5 1/2”.

For the second piece, score at 1 1/2”, 2”, 2 1/2”, 3”, 3 1/2”, 4”, 4 1/2”, 5”, 5 1/2”, 6” and 10”. Turn it 90° to the right and score at 1/2” and 5 1/2”.

Crease all the score lines, and firmly crease the 1/2” and 5 1/2” lines and the 10” lines.

Step 2

For each piece, hold the cardstock so the 1/2” score lines are at the top and at the left. Trim off the small square at the top left hand corner. Cut up from the bottom along the score lines to the 5 1/2” line. Trim off the bottom left flap.

Trim off a bit of the large 4” bottom flap so it will fold more easily. Refer to the pictures for placement.

Step 3

Turn each piece over, and add Scor-Tape along the top 1/2” flap and along the left edge above the 5 1/2” score line.

Step 4

Remove the liner from the Scor-Tape on the left side of one piece and attach it to the right flap on the other piece. Repeat to attach the other sides together. Remove the liner from the Scor-Tape on the top flap and fold to the inside.

Step 5

Turn the box over and fold in the flaps. Temporarily tape the flaps once you have the heart shape you want. Trace the heart shape twice on one sheet of 8 1/2” by 11” cardstock, cut them out and attach Scor-Tape to the wrong side of each.

Make sure one of them will fit inside your box – you will need to make this one a bit smaller.

Step 6

Remove the temporary tape and tape the cut out hearts to the bottom of the box, both outside and inside.

Step 7

Cut one of the 8 1/2” x 11” pieces of cardstock in half to make two pieces measuring 4 1/4” x 11”. Place one in your Scor-Pal and score at 4 1/2”, 5”, 5 1/2”, 6”, 6 1/2”, 7”, 7 1/2”, 8”, 8 1/2” and 10 1/2”. Turn it 90° to the right and score at 1/2” and 1 1/2”.

For the second piece, score at 2”, 2 1/2”, 3”, 3 1/2”, 4”, 4 1/2”, 5”, 5 1/2”, 6” and 10 1/2”. Turn it 90° to the right and score at 1/2” and 1 1/2”.

Crease all score lines and firmly crease the 1/2” and 1 1/2” lines and the 10 1/2” lines.

Trim the top left square where the two 1/2” score lines meet, and add Scor-Tape to the same areas as the box bottom.

Step 8

Assemble the top the same way as the bottom of the box.

Step 9

Trace two hearts on the remaining piece of 8 1/2” x 11” and attach as before.

Step 10

Decorate as desired.

Gel Pen Accents

 This month, the Gina K Designs challenge is to have some Gel pen accents on your card. 

I used the images from the Fresh Flowers stamp set and dies for the main image, and inked them up with Dusty Rose, Wild Dandelion, Blue Denim, Jelly Bean Green and Fresh Asparagus ink.

For the background, I used the Thick Brush stencil with the ink that remained on my green blending brush, to make it very light.

The sentiment is from the Birthday Blessings stamp set and stamped with Blue Denim ink.

Then I used a White Sakura Gelly Roll pen to make the white dots on the pot and flower.

This was placed on a Blue Denim layer and then on a white card base.

Penguin Palace Challenge #40 - Rainbow

 This month, the Penguin Palace Challenge is a Rainbow Color Palette Inspiration photo.

I love using the Stencils 360° system, so I decided to use one of my new stencils for this card.

I used the Asterm Charm Stencils 360° set, which has the flowers and leaves, and inked the stencils with Gina K Designs ink: Medium Orchid, Ocean Mist, Wild Lilac, Wild Dandelion, Jelly Bean Green and Grass Green. I attached this panel to a white card base.

I then stamped the sentiment, from the Birthday Wishes stamp set, cut it out with the coordinating die and adhered it to the front of the card.

August Scor-Pal Project

 

This month, I have a card with some 3D flowers and a 'box envelope' to go with it.

Supplies:

Scor-Pal

Scor-Tape

The Stacker

Kadomaru Pro Corner Cutter

Cardstock: 6 3/4" x 12" for the box envelope

                   5" x 10" for the card

Decorations and embellishments for the card and box. I used the Heartfelt Creations Cascading Fuchsia stamp set and digital elements pack, and My Favorite Things Vanity License Plate stamp set for the number. 

To make the box:

With the 12" side at the top of your Scor-Pal, score at 5 1/4", 5 3/4", 11" and 11 1/2". Turn the cardstock 90 degrees to the left and score at 1/2", 1", and 6 1/4". 
Crease all of the folds, and cut the cardstock according to the picture. Use the Corner Cutter to round the corners of the top flap.

Add Scor-Tape on the right edge flap and right bottom flap.

Remove the release tape from the right edge flap, and attach to the left edge. Then fold the bottom side flaps in, remove the release tape and attach. Decorate the box as you wish.

For the card:

With the 10" side at the top, score at 5". Crease the fold and decorate. I added some of the 3D fuchsias to the digital background. I was making an anniversary card, so I stamped the 50, rounded the corners and added a green mat before attaching it to the card.

Penguin Palace Challenge #39

 My Penguin Palace order arrived today, so I had to play with my new goodies, and decided to make a card for this month's challenge. I am getting in just under the wire as it closes in a few hours!

This month, the challenge is a Color Palette Inspiration.

 

I used the Diamonds Geo Stencils 360° set and inked up the first stencil with Gina K. Designs Ocean Mist, Turquoise Sea and Tranquil Teal ink. Then I used Wild Lilac ink with the second stencil, lining it up with the pattern that I had made.

The sentiment, stamped with Soft Stone ink, comes from the Birthday Wishes stamp set, and cut out with the coordinating die.

For the background layer, I inked the edge of the cardstock with the Soft Stone ink pad so it would match. Then I attached everything to a white card base and added some bling to finish it off.

July Scor-Pal Project

 

This month, I have a card called Pockets and More Pockets. It uses a single piece of cardstock and is folded to make two pockets on the front and one on the inside of the card.

Supplies:

Scor-Pal

Scor-Tape

The Stacker

5 1/2" x 12" piece of cardstock for the card base

Eyelets, ribbon

Decorations and embellishments (I used Gina K. Designs Layered Carnation, Layered Daisies and Pop Art Flowers stamp sets and dies for the flowers and leaves, and My Favorite Things Vanity License Plate stamp set for the numbers. Gina K. Designs inks were used - Light, Medium and Dark Carnation,  Light, Medium and Dark Orchid, Wild Lilac, Plum Punch and Wild Dandelion, Green Grass, Jelly Bean Green and Fresh Asparagus)

Step 1.

Place the cardstock in your Scor-Pal with the 12" side at the top and the right side facing up. Score at 4 1/2" and 7 7/8". Turn the cardstock over, top to bottom, with the wrong side facing up, and score at 6 1/2", 10" and 11". We turn the cardstock over because we always want to fold away from the score line.

Step 2.

Starting from the end, fold the 11” and then the 10” score lines to create a continuous fold, not an accordion fold. This forms a 1” border.

Step 3.

Attach your eyelets at either end of the border, thread a piece of ribbon through and make a knot. I just put the eyelets through the border, but you can also attach it to the piece of cardstock directly behind it.

Step 4.

Crease all the score lines, and attach Scor-Tape as shown in the next two pictures. In the first picture there are two sets of strips. The first set is a little hard to see, it's up by the eyelets. The second is two sections away. In the second picture there is only one set, and it is easy to see.

Step 5.

Remove the backing from the Scor-Tape and adhere the cardstock together, forming two pockets on the front of the card and one inside.

Step 6.

Add decorations and embellishments as desired. I started with the number in the middle and then tried out the placement of the flowers and leaves before taping them in place. I added a piece of washi tape near the bottom of the card. You could also use a piece of ribbon or twine, or some patterned paper.  

Here is the inside of the card.