May, 2022 - Try It - Like It - Create it

How to Make a Textured Card

How to make a layered and textured card with DIY texture paste.

The other day I shared about making your own texture paste. What I didn’t share was what to do next, so here is one example of its use. The background leaves are all made with my homemade texture paste.

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This card has a few layers and textures. The card base is layered with a beautiful metallic Kunzite cardstock from CutCardStock. The next layer is the leaves made with DIY texture paste. Because of the slight depth from the texture paste, I thought the sentiment would need to be elevated from the front of the card.

The word enjoy was cut from white cardstock three times and once from Rinea foiled paper. I then layered them all together to give the word additional height. If you are interested in Rinea foiled paper use my discount code of “TRYIT” for 10% off your order.

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Finally, a close-up of the card front so you can see the layers and depth of all the parts used. If you look closely, you can see I used a gem to dot the j instead of the layered cardstock, adding one additional texture to the card.

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Make Your Own Texture Paste

Learn how to make your own cost effective texture paste for crafting.

Buying art and craft supplies can be very expensive. It is nice when you can find alternatives that can save money. I have experimented with a few different coloring options to make my own texture paste.

The basic necessary product for this process is spackling paste. I bought mine at the Dollar Tree making it very cost-effective. For each example, I added a drop of Acrylic Medium to make it spread better. I found that the color can be added from a variety of different materials. Acrylic paint, alcohol ink, and reinkers all added color and work similarly to each other.

The full process of testing can be seen in the video tutorial below.

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Making a Window Card

Make a window card with this free SVG file. It’s versatile for many card giving opportunities.

with CutCardStock

I have another pretty card that could be used for a wedding, an anniversary, or just a special greeting. You can add your own sentiment or leave it as is. There are options for adding 3 dimensions to this card by lifting up some of the cutting. I have also added gems to finish the card off.

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The paper I used was Basis White Card Stock for the card. Basis White is so versatile. I love it for the foundation of most of my card making. It cuts and scores beautifully.

At 80#, I choose to set my Cricut Maker at a card stock setting of 100# which works well even for small detailed cuts. Don’t forget to set the red line to score before sending the file to cut.

The addition of the gems to the centers isn’t necessary but a nice option. If you don’t want to use your personal cutter for the smaller square piece, I cut mine on a paper trimmer to 3″ x 3″. The finished card is 4″ x 6″.

Please visit the store to download the free SVG file for the card. Window Card SVG

This view shows the detail of the 3-D effect of the lifting on the front of the card. I like the dimension gained as well as the see-through element of the cut-away pieces.

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And here is a close-up view of the finished card with the lifting finished and the gems in place. I am wondering what coloring option and details you will use, please comment below.

Creatively Crafty Link Party #327

It’s time to share your creative posts with us at Creatively Crafty Link Party. #CCBG #linkparty

Life Beyond the Kitchen | Try it – Like it – Create it

This week’s Link Party

There are just a few simple rules:

Link to a specific post, not your homepage.
Link up something YOU made/wrote/created.
Giveaways, other link parties, Etsy shops, or business links are not accepted.
Don’t link and run. Try to visit at least one link and show them some love. You may make a new friend.

Cricut Homemade Sale

Current Cricut Sale. #affiliate @OfficialCricut

This week Cricut is launching its Homemade Celebration Sale! Right now, the Maker is $150 off, the Air 2 for $199, and the Joy for $169! All Infusible Ink, Paper & Cards, Machine Blades & Tools, and Maker-Only Materials are 30% off!

Cricut.com is offering free shipping on orders $99+. Use promo code SHIPMAY or MAYSHIP through 5/31.

**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.

Maker 3 machine only $429! Valid through 5/14.

Explore 3 machine only $319.99! Valid through 5/14.

Maker machine $150 OFF and on Sale for $249! Valid through 5/14.

Air 2 machine on sale for $199! Valid through 5/14.

Joy machine on sale for $169! Valid through 5/14.

EasyPress Mini only $49. Valid through 5/14.

EasyPress 9×9 only $149. Valid through 5/14.

EasyPress 12×10 only $199. Valid through 5/14.

Mug Press only $199.99. Valid through 5/14.

Hat Press for only $149. Valid through 5/14.

BrightPad for only $59. Valid through 5/14.

BrightPad Go for only $99. Valid through 5/14.

Floor Lamp for only $249. Valid through 5/14.

Table Lamp for only $199. Valid through 5/14.

Save 30% on Infusible Ink! Valid through 5/14.

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Watercolor Card

How to paint with watercolor pencils.

with Yasutomo

My favorite gold watercolor is Reddish Gold Japanese Watercolor from Yasutomo. So I was excited to see Yasutomo at the Namta/Creativation trade show. I was given a set of watercolor pencils, they aren’t even released yet. So I tried them out and made a thank you note to send to them.

Some items used in this tutorial were provided by the manufacturer in order to promote their products.

When I got home a tried the pencils and painted a flower. The pencils are really nice and creamy.

I really like how the pencils; when water is added, have a result that looks like watercolor paints. But the pencils are so versatile with the ability to add details. You can see the watercolor blending in the flower petals and the detail in the center of the flower.

I chose to use the flower image on a card and of course, I had to use my favorite gold watercolor. The base of the card has a napkin applied with Nori paste, when dry, I used the gold watercolor to bring out the texture. The textured cardstock also has the gold watercolor applied. The belly band made of vellum has a sentiment in gold embossing powder to connect it all together.

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Cricut Mother’s Day

Need a last minute Mother’s Day gift for a crafty mom?

Mothers Day Sale Vectors by Vecteezy

Do you need a last-minute Mother’s Day gift for a crafty mom? This week is Cricut’s Mother’s Day Sale featuring the Maker 3 for $399, Explore 3 for $299, the Maker for $229, Air 2 for $179, the Joy for $129, the Mug Press for $179, and $20 off the EasyPress (9″ x 9″) & EasyPress (12″ x 10″)! The BrightPad is on sale for $49, the BrightPad Go is for $79, and the Table Lamp is for $179. All Iron-On, Foil Transfer Sheets, Smart Materials, and Pens & Markers are 30% off!

Cricut.com is offering free shipping on orders of $99+. Use promo code SHIPMAY or MAYSHIP through 5/31.

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Maker 3 machine is $30 OFF! Valid through 5/7.

Explore 3 machine only $299! Valid through 5/7.

Maker machine on sale for $229! Valid through 5/7.

Air 2 machine on sale for $179! Valid through 5/7.

Joy machine on sale for $129! Valid through 5/7.

EasyPress Mini only $49. Valid through 5/7.

EasyPress 9×9 only $129. Valid through 5/7.

EasyPress 12×10 only $179. Valid through 5/7.

Mug Press on sale for $179. Valid through 5/7.

Hat Press for only $149. Valid through 5/7.

BrightPad on Sale for $49. Valid through 5/7.

BrightPad Go on Sale for $79. Valid through 5/7.

Table Lamp on Sale for $179. Valid through 5/7.

Save 30% on Iron-On! Valid through 5/7.

Save 30% on Foil Transfer Sheets! Valid through 5/7.

Save 30% on Smart Materials! Valid through 5/7.

Save 30% on Pens & Markers! Valid through 5/7.

Creatively Crafty Link Party #326

Share your creativity with us at Creatively Crafty Link Party.

Life Beyond the Kitchen | Try it – Like it – Create it

This week’s Link Party

There are just a few simple rules:

Link to a specific post, not your homepage.
Link up something YOU made/wrote/created.
Giveaways, other link parties, Etsy shops, or business links are not accepted.
Don’t link and run. Try to visit at least one link and show them some love. You may make a new friend.

Painting a Postcard

Painting a postcard with edding paint liners.

with Edding

I love the color combination of pink and black. This postcard uses them in a few unique ways to create a whimsical look. The paint was from Edding paint markers. The silver is so metallic even when watered down. I used the paint directly from the pen, with a brush, and splattered it.

At a recent trade show, I was given samples from edding including a postcard pack and two paint pens (edding 5400 acrylic 3D double liner). The paint pens have two ends, one small and one larger. They aren’t a marker tip or a brush but an opening that you can squeeze paint through. Either end of the marker disburses paint contained in the center of the paint pen.

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After painting, I stamped an image over the watered-down painted center of the card. I chose to use a stamping platform because I wanted to gain a rich black stamped image. Stamping the image twice got the desired result.

See how nice the pink (classy mauve) and black work together. The postcard; with the pink paint and black stamping, is pretty and could be finished, I wanted to add the silver paint as well.

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Simply Earth’s May Box

See all the goodies included in the May Simply Earth’s subscription box focused on Women’s Health.

Women’s Health

I am so excited every month when my Simply Earth box arrives. It seems like each box is better than the last. This month’s box is focused on women’s health. All the materials and simple directions are included. This box retails for $149.08 but you can get it for just $39. Be sure to use my discount code: TRYITFREE

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The full-sized oils that are included this month are Spearmint, Lemon, Ladie’s Choice, and Marjoram.

The recipes included in the May box are:

Mother’s Day Diffuser Blend
Flow Roll-on
Cooling Spray
Moisturizing Hair Mask
Tumeric Infusion
Beauty Skin Care Balm

One of the biggest differences I find with Simply Earth is the monthly recipes. In the past, I have ordered essential oils and when they arrive, I don’t remember what they do or why I ordered them. The Simply Earth recipe box contains the recipes for the oils included in the box as well as necessary additional support products to make the recipes.

With your first subscription order from Simply Earth, you will get the Big Bonus Box free! If you were to purchase these products it would cost $44.84. The Big Box includes:

Almond Oil
Fractionated Coconut Oil
10 mL Roll-On Bottles
5 mL Amber Glass Bottles
Coconut Oil
Beeswax

Unboxing:

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And here is the best part: my coupon code: TRYITFREE
Use this code to get a $40 gift card with your first purchase. Basically, get your second box free!