Seaside Happy Birthday Card with Katelyn Grosart

Hey there Southern Ridge Trading Company fans, Katelyn here. It was my mom's birthday on Saturday and she loves anything sea. So with her birthday in mind, I set out to create her a beautiful Seaside Happy Birthday Card. What's fabulous about this card, is that it can be made for any special person in your life. Grab a cup of your favourite beverage and read below as I share with you how I created my Seaside Happy Birthday Card. 

To start, take two Mini Wood Sand Dollars out of the package. Apply two coats of Antique Linen Distress Paint to the Mini Wood Sand Dollars. Let the sand dollars aside to dry.

Once the paint has dried on the Sand Dollars, apply Antique Linen Distress Crayon to each sand dollar. Rub the distress crayon into each sand dollar. 

Take two Mini Wood Clam Shells out of the package. Apply two coats of Picket Fence Distress Paint to both clam shells. Let the clam shells dry. 

Once the paint has dried on the Clam Shells, apply Picket Fence Distress Crayon to each clam shell. Rub the distress crayon into each clam shell. 

From the Abstract Circle Frames, pull out the large circle frame. Apply two coats of Picket Fence Distress Paint to the frame. Set the frame aside to dry.

After the paint has dried on the circle frame, apply Vintage Photo Distress Crayon to the circle frame. Rub the distress crayon into the circle frame. 

Apply two coats of Light Patina paint to two Mini Wood Starfish. Set the starfish aside to dry. 

From the Ocean Mix #1, pull out the seahorse. Apply two coats of Light Patina paint to the seahorse. Set the seahorse aside to dry.

Choose a Happy Birthday sentiment from the Birthday Greetings. Cut your chosen Happy Birthday sentiment out. Apply Emboss It Ink to the Happy Birthday Sentiment. Sprinkle Burnt Copper Leaves Embossing Powder over the entire Happy Birthday sentiment. Emboss the Happy Birthday sentiment with your heat tool. 

Cut two 2" x 3" pieces from the Fish Net Pattern.  Apply Emboss It Ink to the two fish net pieces. Sprinkle Burnt Copper Leaves Embossing Powder over each fish net piece. Emboss the fish net pieces with your heat tool. 

The last piece of chipboard you'll need to decorate are two Coral pieces. Cut your chosen two Coral pieces out. Apply two coats of Picket Fence Distress Paint to the Coral pieces. Once the paint has dried, apply Emboss It Ink over each coral piece. Sprinkle Green Satin Pearl Embossing Powder over each Coral piece.  Emboss the Coral pieces with your heat tool. 

Before we start assembling your card, you'll need to cut some patterned paper. To start, cut once piece of patterned paper that measures 5 3/4" x 5 3/4". Cut a second piece of patterned paper that measures 5 1/4" x 5 1/4". On the 5 1/4" piece of patterned paper, on the bottom right hand side of the paper, tear the paper 1/4" up. On the same piece of paper, in the top left hand side of the paper, tear the paper 1/4" down. Distress the edges of the patterned paper. Ink the edges of the patterned paper with a blending tool and Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

Cut a piece of patterned paper that measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2".  Place the 5 1/4" piece of patterned paper over top of the 5 1/2" piece of patterned paper.  With the two pieces together, on the 5 1/2" piece of patterned paper, in the bottom right hand side of the paper, tear the paper 1/4" up. On the same piece of paper, in the top left hand side of the paper, tear the paper 1/4" down. Distress the edges of the patterned paper. From the same piece of patterned paper, you'll also need to die cut one stitched circle that measures 3 1/2" and a second stitched circle that measures 3". Distress the edges of the patterned paper. Ink the edges of the patterned paper with a blending tool and Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

From the image piece of paper, die cut the ship out of the 2 3/4" stitched circle. Distress the edges of the patterned paper. Ink the edges of the ship circle with a blending tool and Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

From the borders piece of paper, cut out the 3 blue pennants from the border strip. Ink the edges of the pennants with a blending tool and Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

Now it's time to assemble your card. 

On top of the 5 3/4" piece of patterned paper, adhere one of the fish net pattern piece in the bottom right hand corner of the paper. Adhere the other fish net pattern piece in the top left hand corner. Make sure that you leave 1/4" border around each piece. 

Adhere the 5 1/4" piece of patterned paper to the 5 1/2" piece of patterned paper. Adhere the 5 1/2" patterned paper piece to the 5 3/4" patterned paper piece. 

Adhere the scallop patterned paper stitched circle to the fish stitched circle. Foam square the ship stitched circle to the scallop patterned paper stitched circle.

Adhere the fish stitched circle to the middle of the 5 1/4" piece of patterned paper. 

Adhere the large circle abstract frame over top of the stitched circles. 

Adhere the Happy Birthday sentiment to the bottom of the circle abstract frame. Using thin foam squares, adhere the pennant border in the top right hand corner of the card. 

In the top left hand corner of the circle abstract frame, adhere one of coral pieces, a sand dollar, a clam shell, a starfish and a real shell.

In the bottom right hand corner of the abstract circle frame, adhere a seahorse, a coral piece, a sand dollar, a clam shell, a starfish and two real shells. 

Cut a 6" x 12" piece of Superstock Cardstock. Score at 6". Adhere the cardfront to the cardbase.

Here are a few closeup photos of the finished Seaside Happy Birthday Card.

And here's the finished Seaside Happy Birthday Card.

Southern Ridge Trading Company Supplies Used:

- Birthday Greetings

- Abstract Circle Frames

- Fish Net Pattern

- Mini Wood Sand Dollar

- Mini Wood Clam Shell

- Coral

- Ocean Mix #1

- Mini Wood Starfish

Other Supplies Used:

- Emerald Creek Craft Supplies: Burnt Copper Leaves Embossing Powder, Green Satin Pearl Embossing Powder and Seashells

- Tim Holtz for Ranger Ink: Distress Ink - Vintage Photo, Distress Paint -  Picket Fence and Antique Linen and Distress Crayons - Picket Fence, Antique Linen and Vintage Photo

- Ranger Ink: Emboss It Ink - Clear (Dabber) and Glossy Accents

- Prima Marketing: Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint Metallique - Light Patina

- Elizabeth Craft Designs: Stitched Circles Die and Double Sided Adhesive Tape - 6mm

- Pion Design: Legends of the Sea - Borders, Images from the Past, Swim with Me and Sail

- Creative Scrapbooker/Cathie Allan: Superstock Cardstock

- Tombow: Aqua Mono Liquid Glue

- Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: Thin and 3D Foam Squares

- Misc: Heat Tool and Paint Brushes

Until Next Time!

- Katelyn 

Zen Dragonfly Box with Sandy McTier

Hi Y’all!! I was super duper excited when I saw the new Southern Ridge Trading Company Zen Dragonfly items and couldn’t wait to create with them!! Of course I had a thousand and one ideas running through my head and initially planned to paint water lilies for my dragonfly (which I started but didn’t finish), then I saw this picture that INSPIRED my dragonfly creation! As I was scrolling through pictures on my computer, I found this gorgeous Art Deco Compact (pictured below) that was a silver brushed metal with a gold dragonfly on top, and it led to this catch-all box that I’m in love with.

The box is a 5” paper mache box from Hobby Lobby.

To give it that brushed metal look, it needed to have some texture. I used one of my all time favorite stencils. This stencil is actually from the M2 (as in ‘M squared’) line of stencils that Tracy Moreau and I have created. This particular stencil, M2-3, lends itself to the “Art Deco” feel. I used a palette knife to apply the DecoArt Media Black Modeling Paste to box, doing so in stages so that the sides, etc. had time to dry before moving on to the next area.

I didn’t paint the box first, but you certainly could with black paint. I chose to wait for the modeling paste to dry and then painted it with a very thin application of Lamp Black. Next, I loaded a sponge dauber with the black paint, pounced off the excess and painted the dragonfly.

Once the box dried, I brushed some of the Extreme Sheen Silver over the entire box and lid and then wiped back some of the excess paint with a paper towel. It was super shiny, and I loved the look, so I snapped a picture so you could see what it looked like. I even brushed on some Extreme Sheen Aquamarine to see how that would look, which you can see in the picture. However, I wanted a more subtle look to the metal shine, so decided to antique it with DecoArt Media Carbon Black Antiquing Cream. I brushed that all over the box and then wiped back the excess paint with a paper towel, repeating that step on the lid as well. While that was drying I painted the dragonfly with the Extreme Sheen Gold. I found it easier to load a sponge dauber with the paint and lightly pounce over the dragonfly to keep the intricate cutouts paint free.

To finish off the look, I loaded a 1” stencil brush with White Frost Metallic Lustre, working it into the bristles and then dry brushed the lustre on the box and the dragonfly. This added that perfect brushed metal look to the piece. You can buff to the desired shine with a soft cloth. Finally, I glued the dragonfly to box using E6000 glue.

I hope this inspires you to create it!! I think it would be cool to make some 4” coasters to match, using the M2 stencil and paint (without a raised texture) and then add the dragonfly using the new Southern Ridge Trading Company Zen Dragonfly Stencil.

Southern Ridge Trading Company Supplies Used:

ZenDragonfly 

Other Supplies Used:

Surface: 5” Paper Mache Box (Available from Hobby Lobby)

- M2 Stencil – M2-3 (Available from www.SandyMcTierDesigns.com)

- DecoArt Americana Acrylics: Lamp Black

- DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics: Carbon Black Antiquing Cream

- DecoArt Media Metallic Lustre: White Frost

- DecoArt Media Black Modeling Paste

- DecoArt Extreme Sheen: Silver and Gold (Aquamarine – optional)

- Dynasty Brushes: 1” Faux Sable and 1” Stencil Brush (Available from TheBrushGuys.com – use promo code: sandymc for an additional discount)

- Other supplies: Palette Knife & E6000

Website: www.sandymctierdesigns.com 

 FB: www.Facebook.com/SandyMcTierDesigns

©2018 Zen Dragonfly Box, Sandy McTier Designs ~ all rights reserved

Y’all have a GREAT day; Happy Creating!! Sandy 

 

 

   

 

Zen Dragonfly Flower Pot Decoration with Ava Gavloski

Hello and Welcome to the Southern Ridge Trading Co. blog today.  Ava here to share inspirational ideas for you to find new places to embellish your world with chipboard from Southern Ridge Trading Co.

Lets count the ways to be creative in our decorating…..

Adhere your painted dragon fly chipboard to a wooden skewer and add to any floral or greenery decor item.  The results are fantastic.

Above I have added the dragonfly to a cut flower vase that I received for Mother’s Day.

Next up below is adding the dragonfly to a potted plant.

It was a sunny day out when I was photographing and I could not resist.

Add the dragonfly to your garden plants.  Really think about adding the spike to a pot of tulips in the spring, so pleasing to see the decorative addition of the Dragonfly.

Oh my in the garden with the angels.  The different textures are a win win combination.

Apply any mixed medium treatment onto this zen dragonfly and you have unlimited possibilities.  When you order your dragonflies from the store HERE, be sure to get more than one as you can see these would be a great custom addition to any potted plant purchase to add sparkle to your presentation.

The dragonfly can be a great addition to any greenery item as well…

Be creative and have this beautiful dragonfly embellish many household decor items.  

Add sparkle to your world.

Southern Ridge Trading Company Supplies Used:

- Zen Dragonfly

Other Supplies Used:

- DecoArt: Extreme Sheen

- DecoArt: Fluid Acrylics - Primary Magenta

Ava

Junk Journal Pages by Corina Finley

Hello Everyone!

As you can probably tell from my last few posts - I am addicted to Junk Journaling! I have had a love of creating hand bound books and mini Album but I never Junk Journaled! It is a whole new world that I am learning and my favourite embellishments (Southern Ridge chipboard) is working wonderfully! Just meant to be! 

The best part is that because they are gorgeous just as they are 'raw', not much needs to enhance there detail or beauty. For my pages that you will see below, I used 3 colours of Treasure Gold that was gifted to me at the Creativation Mega Show in Phoenix this past January. Southern Ridges Booth was next door to the wonderful and talented owners of Paper Artzy out of England. Using my finger tip, I applied the wax gilt to the chipboard pieces. It goes on so smooth and tries incredibly fast! And that is it!  

Here I used the vintage scissors from the Dressmaker Mix set. Perfect!

I love how this one turned out! I only applied glue to the base of the wing. This will allow me to use it as a tuck spot for other items.

Above, I used a small bird from the Swooping Birds set. Love it!

Southern Ridge Trading Company Products Used:

- Dressmaker Mix

- Wings

- Swooping Birds

Remember to take a look at the Southern Ridge Trading Company website - Chipboard.ca for great Chipboard designs for your next card or project!

Thanks for joining me today!

Take care,

Corina Finley

Live, Laugh & Create!