I am very excited to announce that I was approached early in September by Laura Fulcher, Design Team Coordinator for Memory Box, and asked to join the Memory Box Design Team. I think this is a fantastic fit for my style and so I accepted. This is my first post as part of the Team.First, I want to share a little about Memory Box with you. Did you know that Memory Box has a monthly challenge you can participate in? I did not know this until I was looking at their blog where I will be posting and noticed a Challenge Category. The challenge is posted on the first of every month.
Additionally, the blog, "Outside the Box" has a French and Spanish version if you look on the right-hand sidebar, you will find the links there. I hadn't realized that Memory Box had a blog. I still enjoy blogging and I try to include as much information as I can for you. I know it's much quicker to look at a photo on Instagram, but you just can't put much information there for folks who want to recreate the look you've achieved. So I will be adding the information in both places for you. Here on my blog, I will be providing Affiliate Links for you in case you'd like to purchase the supplies I've used.
While I was waiting for my supplies to arrive from Memory Box, I pulled the dies that I already had and created a couple of projects to share with you. This card features a couple of new products from their most recent release. I decided to include this card because I actually remembered to take a few process photos for you. That will take a few times for me to remember!
I started by selecting the dies I wanted to use for this card. I love the simple Nativity image from Drop Nativity and wanted to pair it up with the Gilded Drop. I also knew I wanted to use a frame, so I chose the Hanging Lantern Frame from a previous release because it would provide me with the opportunity to use some jewels on my card which, if you've been here before, you know I love.
It was important to figure out first, which color would go in which order. It's the same principle as masking if it helps you to think of it that way. What do you want to be the very front image. I started by cutting a white cardstock Drop Nativity and one in Gold. Next, I cut the Hanging Lantern Frame from some Stardream Lagoon Shimmer Cardstock. I also cut the Gilded Drop from Gold Cardstock.
Using a Blending Brush, I ink blended Hawaiian Shores Ink over the background of the die-cut. Except for the blue background, this is basically serving as my base layer to attach all the other layers to. I used my Nuvo Shimmer Pen to add sparkle to the background. Once that dried, I started assembling my card. I added the gold gilded drop directly to the whole diecut using Ranger Multi Medium Matte. Next, I put the gold die-cut Drop Nativity on top of that and set it face down on my glass mat so that I could stack a few acrylic blocks on the top.
Using foam tape I added the assembled Drop Nativity to the center of my frame. I stamped the "Merry Christmas" Sentiment in Versamark and heat embossed it on a leftover piece of the Stardream Lagoon. This happened to be the stamp that was already in my MISTI since I was waiting for my products to arrive. I now have Memory Box Stamps to choose from for my sentiments, so you'll see those used in the future.
I added my favorite jewels to the Cross, the corners and to the sentiment strip and let them dry. That finished off my card. I think this is a beautiful, timeless design that will work for anyone who celebrates Christmas. The foam tape really lets the focal point pop off the card. The shimmer on the blue background is really visible in the picture as well.
For my other project, I used Shimmer Gold Cardstock, Gold Foiled Cardstock, and Red Satin Cardstock with Hanging Lantern Frame Die and Ruffled Poinsettia Die. I did not remember to take process photos but I think you'll figure it out.
Lots of people ask me about all the gold foiled cardstock I use and I get it from different places. Because I don't want to be limited in how much I use, I typically get it from Amazon. This is the brand I usually purchase and they have other colors as well. I am not an affiliate for Amazon.
Instead of jewels, I used pearls as accents on my card. I love the Glossy Pearls from Little Things from Lucy's Cards and use Glossy Porcelain or Glossy Eggshell.
I've linked the supplies I've used listed below for your convenience. If there's a Memory Box die that you want, but your store doesn't carry it, be sure to ask them for it!
Compensated Affiliate Links used whenever possible at no additional cost to you!
 Kokuyo Long Dot Adhesive Shop at: SSS |
 Little Things from Lucy's - Glossy Eggshell Mix Shop at: SSS |
 Little Things from Lucy's - Glossy Porcelain Mix Shop at: SSS |
 Marvy Jewel Picker Shop at: SSS |
 Memory Box - Drop Nativity Die Shop at: SSS | MB |
 Memory Box - Gilded Drop Die Shop at: SSS | MB |
 Memory Box - Hanging Lantern Frame Dies Shop at: SSS | MB |
 Memory Box - Ruffled Poinsettia Dies Shop at: SSS | MB |
 MSP Original MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
 PaperPapers.com - Cougar Super Smooth Digital White - #110, 200 pack Shop at: PPC |
 PaperPapers.com - Shine Red Satin Shop at: PPC |
 PaperPapers.com - Stardream Fine Gold Shop at: PPC |
 PaperPapers.com - Stardream Lagoon Shop at: PPC |
 Ranger Multi Medium Matte Shop at: SSS |
 Scor-Pal Scoring Board Shop at: SSS |
 Scotch 3M Foam Tape Shop at: SSS |
 SSS Antique Gold Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS |
 Teflon Bone Folder Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic 6 Inch Personal Trimmer Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Aqua Shimmer Pen Shop at: SSS |
 Versamark Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Wagner Heat Tool Shop at: SSS |
 WPLUS9 Gift Card Layers Designer Dies Shop at: SSS |
Yay! Congratulations, Vicki! I'm so excited for you! Your cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou are albsolutely amazing, both of these cards are gorgeous, and elegant! I just love your designing>
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