Winter In July Card with Jessica Kaiser

Hello crafty friends!

It’s Jess here today with another fabulous chipboard themed card!  I tried to keep with my "Christmas in July" theme - but the card ended up being more of a "winter in July" theme - HOCKEY!  How much more Canadian can you get than a hockey card?

Let me share how I made it!  These are the Southern Ridge products I used on this card:

Hockey

Small Primitive Stars

I started by heat embossing my Hockey Players!  I used a dark navy blue for the focal "Hockey" guy, and a nice red for the other!  I typically use 2-3 layers of embossing powder on my chipboard pieces. I simply cover each piece with Versamark Ink, then sprinkle on my powder of choice and heat setting!  I repeat for each layer until I like the coverage.  I used a gold detail powder on my Small Primitive Stars (and one pretty Navy Blue one for contrast!).

I had a few "hockey" themed patterned papers kicking around, so I used them to create my background. I also adhered a small piece of red cardstock to the back of the "Hockey" word to make it stand out. 

I used some Nuvo Crystal Drops to accent the edges of the hockey stick and skate blades. It also accented the corners of the card! Here are a few more pictures of my card:

I did pop up the blue hockey player using Foam Squares to give it more of a focal point. SUCH a fun card!!!

Southern Ridge Trading Company Supplies Used:

- Hockey

- Small Primitive Stars

Other Supplies Used:

- White Cardstock

- SNS Dimensional Glue

- Echo Park: Hockey Paperpack & Stickers 

- 3D Foam Squares

- Red Cardstock

I hope you had some fun here on the blog today! I really enjoyed making this card - it's always nice to have some "boy" cards on hand!

See you again real soon!!

Jess

Masculine Happy Birthday Card with Jessica Kaiser

Hello crafty friends!

It's Jess here today with a new card featuring some AH-mazing Southern Ridge Trading Company chipboard products. 

I had a vision of cowboys in my head, so that's what I made! 

I guess with all the girly Mother's Day cards I was making, I wanted to flip the switch and head in a more masculine direction. :)  

I used the following Southern Ridge Products on my card:

Wood Horse Shoes (Small)

Three Amigo's

Small Primative Stars

Alrighty!  So let's get crafting :)

I started by using Stampendous Embossing Ink and embossing the cowboy images in Blackened Bronze and Copper Flame Embossing Powders (from SparkleNSprinkle). The horseshoes were embossed with Super Thick Gold Embossing Powder and the stars in Antiquities Embossing Powder.  I also added 2 layers of Spring Willow Embossing Powder onto the grass area of the die cut. :)

I do love using the Chunky/Super Thick Powders for chipboard! :)  

A little twine accents and a Happy Birthday sentiment finished off this card :)  

Southern Ridge Trading Company Products Used:

- Wood Horse Shoes (Small)

- Three Amigo's

- Small Primative Stars

I hope you enjoy and will go out and play with your chipboard!

See ya next time!

Jess

Congratulations Card with Jessica Kaiser

Hi!  It’s Jess here today with another beautiful card featuring Southern Ridge Trading Company’s most FABULOUS Chipboard!

I used the following Southern Ridge items on this card:

Spring Fresh Swirl Corners

Butterfly Mix

I really had a vision for this card - but it didn't exactly turn out that way!  Originally I was going to do a white on white on white card (I still might eventually!). This one turned out to be white on gold on black on mother of pearl ;) hahaha - soooo not the same thing!  BUT, I LOVE how it turned out. I did have one other issue with this creation - my trusty phone was NOT CHARGED while I created  - so I only have one prep shot (sorry - but I will do my best to explain my steps!).

Step 1 - cover your chipboard pieces in Embossing Powder of choice!

I used Versamark Ink & White Detail Embossing Powder (see supply list at the end of the post!) to cover the swirl. I did 2 coats of the white, and made sure it was well covered. 

(the one and only prep photo I took before my phone died! oops).

To color the butterflies, I used Versamark Ink and Super Thick Gold Embossing Powder. After 2 coats, I added a bit more Versamark Ink, then sprinkled on some Magic Speckle Embossing Powder!  I really love how it gives your chipboard a pearlescent/metallic finish! So pretty! To the bottom butterfly, I also sprinkled on some Sparkle Embossing Powder with the Magic Speckle - it gave it a bit more, well SPARKLE! LOL

Step 2: Embellish!!

To finish the card, I added a lot of different bling. I used some rhinestones from my stash, some HAI Round Clear Drops Sequins, Gold Crystal Drops and Fresh Snowfall Glitter Accents.  I stamped my sentiment onto some vellum with Versamark Ink and embossed with Gold Detail Embossing Powder.  My fave adhesive is the Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive, which I used to glue most items down (that along with some foam tape!).

Southern Ridge Trading Company Products Used:

Spring Fresh Swirl Corners

Butterfly Mix

Other Supplies Used:

- SparkleNSprinkle Embossing Powders: Gold Detail, White Detail, Super Thick Gold & Magic Speckle

- Tonic Studios: Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive and Nuvo Crystal Drops - Bright Gold 

- Imagine Crafts: Versamark Ink

- Foam Squares

- White Cardstock, Gold Cardstock and Black Cardstock

- Rhinestones and Round Clear Drop Sequins 

Thanks for stopping by and I’ll see you again really soon!

Jess

Happy Birthday Card with Jessica Kaiser

Hello crafty friends!

I'm here today to share with you another Southern Ridge Trading Company Design Team Project!

I used the following Southern Ridge items on this card:

Cats

Alrighty!  So, this card is quite a departure from last time!  I loved that the Cats had different poses to choose from!  I picked 3 of them and embossed them with various shades of SNS Embossing Powder. I covered each piece of chipboard with Versamark ink and covered them with multiple layers of embossing powder, heat setting each time.

To create the background, I tried some "mixed media" - now this is a big deal for me as I don't really think I'm GREAT at it...yet!  But, I like to try.

I used Tonic Nuvo Embellishment Mousse in Mother of Pearl and Lilac Lavender to create some dimension with stencils! I used the Cherry Blossom Stencil and Butterfly Field Stencil and just randomly added them to the background. I sprayed the Turkish Rose Mica Mist over some of the flowers, the background and just randomly all over (look at me go with all the medias! Haha). I added some Fuschia Glass Glitter to the center of some of the flowers using Fresh Snowfall Glitter Accents.

My sentiment was stamped with Versamark Ink and embossed with Gold Detail Embossing Powder. Finally, I used some Crystal Drops in Party Pink and Gold to randomly add accents. I love that the playful cats are peeking out to wish the recipient a happy birthday!

I can't wait to see you all again in two weeks or so to share my next creation!  Now, head on over to www.chipboard.ca to grab your fave chipboard! :)

Southern Ridge Trading Company Products Used:

- Cats

Other Supplies Used:

- SparkleNSprinkle Embossing Powders: Cotton Candy, Rosa, Gold Detail, Heliotrope and Flashy Flamingo 

- Tonic Studios: Nuvo Embellishment Mousse -Lilac Lavender and Mother of Pearl, Nuvo Crystal Drops - Bright Gold and Party Pink and Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

- Metal Stencils: Butterfly Field and Cherry Blossoms

- Tsukineko: Versamark Ink

- Foam Squares

- White Cardstock and Scrap Patterned Paper

See ya soon!

Jess

Hangin' With My Gnomes Card with Jessica Kaiser

We are thrilled to welcome Jessica Kaiser to our Design Team. Jessica is up on the blog today sharing a super cut Hangin' With My Gnomes Card, that will be sure to inspire you. Sit back and relax and learn all about how she created her first project for us!

Hello crafty friends!

I'm SOOO excited to be here today to share with you my very first Southern Ridge Trading Company Design Team Project!

I had such a hard time choosing what to do first!  I had a bunch of ideas, but this "gnome" one just jumped out at me first. I have had this stamp set for YEARS and it has remained unused - and that is one of my New Year's crafty resolutions (to use my stash!) - so it just came together!

I used the following Southern Ridge items on this card:

Cedar Trees

    

Mushroom Mix 

 

Swooping Birds

 

I started by stamping my images and colouring with Nuvo Marker Pens. I fussy cut them out and set them aside.  I really wanted the mushrooms to have a "foresty" feeling, so I covered them with Versamark ink and heat embossed using SparkleNSprinkle Mojito Embossing Powder. I gently added some spots of SparkleNSprinkle Tangy Tangerine Embossing Powder using the Nuvo Embossing Pen and finally, for some special effects, I added some SparkleNSprinkle Magic Speckle Embossing Powder. I love how easy it is to transform chipboard using simply Versamark ink and Embossing Powders!  The details on these laser diecuts are incredible and the embossing powder adhered perfectly!  

  

Next, onto the Cedar Trees!  Because I was trying to blend the "realistic" forest patterned paper with my cartoon gnomes, I wanted to add another forest element. I chose the Cedar Trees to fit this bill I used the 2 smaller trees and covered them both with Versamark Ink - then embossed with SparkleNSprinkle Moss Star Embossing Powder (yes, there is glitter in the embossing powder already!).  I loved that it gave them some sparkle and dimension.  Finally, I chose to add one of the Swooping Bird Chipboard elements. I kind of tucked the sentiment in by his beak to make it look like he was carrying the sign. Once again, I covered the bird with Versamark Ink and embossed with SparkleNSprinkle Mediterranean Star Embossing Powder (another sparkly one!).  

I layered all the chipboard elements using foam squares and some Tombow Liquid Glue.  I tucked in my little fussy cut "gnomies" and stamped the cute sentiment on a piece of white cardstock, dovetailing the end.

  

I really had fun making this "ethereal meets real" card - I hope I gave you some fun ideas on how to use this variety of chipboard elements!

I can't wait to see you all again in two weeks or so to share my next creation!  Now, head on over to www.chipboard.ca to grab your fave chipboard! :)

Southern Ridge Trading Company Products Used:

- Cedar Trees

- Mushroom Mix 

- Swooping Birds

 

Other Supplies Used:

- SparkleNSprinkle Embossing Powders (Mojito, Tangy Tangerine, Moss Star, Mediterranean Star, Magic Speckle) www.sparklensprinkle.net

- Imagine Crafts: Versafine Ink and Versamark Ink

- Stampin' Up! Patterned Paper

- Photoplay Summer Bucket List Patterned Paper

- Stampin! Up! "Gnome Sweet Gnome" & "Gnomenclature" Stamp Sets (retired)

- Tombow Mono Liquid Adhesive

- Foam Squares

- Tonic Studios: Nuvo Marker Pens

- White Cardstock

See ya soon!

Jess