"Welcome to Rubeena’s Crafting Anniversary 2-Day Blog Hop! This hop is epic with more than 70 guests and over $1,000 in sponsored prizes! Not only are we celebrating four years since Rubeena first discovered card-making but also crafting in general. This industry is made up of wonderful individuals who are creative, inspirational, kind, and incredibly supportive! Hop along so you can learn about why we create and how much joy it brings us!"
It is always wonderful to support one another in this wonderful hobby! This hop is full of fabulous crafters and fabulous prizes and I am tickled to be a part of it! You should have arrived here from Taheerah Atchia's blog! If you are just joining in, head back to Rubeena's blog for a complete list of people for both days!
This color palette has become my fall obsession. You know what? It honestly makes card-making that much easier, because there is no need to think about colors, just use them in different ways. Plus, I love how this gorgeous floral image from Gina K Designs can look like fall with a use of color!
After heat embossing the image with copper embossing powder, I began to ink the background with Distress Oxide Inks. You need these inks. Truly. I never get too excited about products, but these are fantastic! Smooth, with a soft finish, plus all the good properties about dry inks also!
Once the background was inked, I used a water brush and lifted the color off the inside of the image. It helped make it pop off the background, but kept it all monochromatic and subtle.
When I put my cardstock panel down to ink it, I used some Therm O Web purple tape. Of course the ink didn't go under there, so I had some white spots left. I originally had planned on cutting the edges away, but when I saw the look, I decided to embrace it. The background looked like it had come off some artist's palette. Something about it spoke to me. To tie the image with those edges, I found some washi tape with a similiar floral motif and the same metallic color. I love it. Would you ever try that?
Thanks for popping in friends! If you would like a closer look at this card, and its coordinating envelope, visit me on Instagram. You can find me @kimberlystamps or by using the link on the right side of my blog.
Now the REALLY good stuff:
In celebration of this anniversary, we have several amazing sponsors. Let’s thank them for their generosity! Winners will be randomly selected from comments left on all the blogs. The winners will be announced by Wednesday, September 5 on this page. Winners will have up to 2 weeks to contact Rubeena at ararerubycrafts@gmail.com to claim their prize before another winner is selected.
Studio Katia - $50 gift card
Hello Bluebird - $50 gift card
Altenew - $50 Gift card
Pinkfresh Studio - $30 gift card
Gina K. Designs - $50 gift card
Clearly Besotted - £25 gift card
Simon Says Stamp - $25 gift card
Spellbinders Card Kit ($55 value).
Jennifer McGuire - $50 Simon Says Stamp gift card
Winnie & Walter, LLC - $40 gift card
Mama Elephant - $25 gift card
Hero Arts - $25 gift card
Nichol Spohr LLC - Custom-sewn rainbow pencil case filled with brand new Spellbinders dies
Danielle Flynn - $25 Simon Says Stamp gift card
Picket Fence Studios - four $25 gift cards
Ellen Hutson - two $25 gift cards
Pretty Pink Posh - two $30 gift cards
The Stamp Market - July 2018 Release (estimated $100 value)
Indigojade Art Shop - $50 gift card to Art Prints & Gifts Shop
Flora & Fauna - a 4x6 stamp set
Waffle Flower - $25 gift card
Power Poppy - $50 gift card
After you leave a comment here, hop off to Lisa Hetrick's blog next and continue the eye candy!
Sincerely Yours,
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