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October Artisan Blog Hop

in Artisan Design Team 2018, Cardmaking, Creativity on 10/18/18

I’m so excited about our Artisan Design Team Hop today.  We are showcasing a beautiful collection that is right up my alley.  I adore the Country Lane Suite.  I love the entire collection:  the textures, the calligraphic font and beautiful images in the Country Home Stamp Set, the rich colorful Country Lane Designer Series Paper, Chicken Wire Elements, Galvanized Metallic Paper and Clips and the Braided Linen Trim that is so easy to work with.  The entire collection has a country comfort vibe that is perfect for your creations all year long.

You may have just arrived here from my wonderful and talented friend Kayla MacAulay from Australia. I adore her cards for today’s Hop!

I created two cards for today’s hop.  My color combination is inspired by one of the stamps from the collection.  One of the floral images reminds me of fluffy fall flowers.  I combined Shimmery White, Early Espresso and Petal Pink.

***The Stamp Set is also available in French, Maison de Campagne.

Card #1:

  • Watercolor with an Aqua painter and Petal Pink ink the Shimmery White cardstock background
  • Add a piece of Chicken Wire Element
  • Layer a piece of the Country Lane DSP and a piece of Galvanized Metallic Paper that has been embossed with the Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
  • Add a piece of Braided Linen Trim

TIP:  for the braided linen trim, pull the thread to make it looser to showcase the braids.

  • Add a piece of stitched circle cardstock
  • Stamp an image from the Country Home Stamp Set and color with the Blends.  I love my color combination.  You can view all the colors used in my product list below.  Don’t forget to order the color lifter.  It works wonderfully to remove unwanted ink, mistakes while you color
  • Add a couple of Metallic Sequins.  I used the copper metallic sequins to coordinate with the Bright Copper Shimmer Paint
  • And last but not the least, “la pièce de résistance”, add shimmer paint to your creation

Tip:  I used a brush and dipped it in the Copper Shimmer Paint.  I tapped the brush to add specks of ink onto the cardstock.

Card #2:

  • Card base is Petal Pink Cardstock
  • Add a top layer of the Country Lane DSP, the early espresso design was used
  • Emboss the Galvanized Metallic Paper with the Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
  • Add a piece of Braided Linen Trim and tie a bow
  • Stamp a greeting from the Country Home stamp set onto a circle stitched piece of shimmery white cardstock with Early Espresso Ink
  • Embellish with images from the stamp set that have been colored with the blends, add pieces of floral from the Bouquet Bunch dies and a couple of metallic sequins

If you like these cards, you will love my Country Lane Class.  I can’t wait to showcase the projects for you!

Next on the hop is my sweet friend Lauren Alarid from the United States.  I love her creations, her cards are stunning.  I love the shabby chic look she’s created! Click on the Blog Badge below to get to her blog.

If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator!  Click on the supply list below to order these items.  Use Hostess October Code EGY6SPTJ to receive perks from my VIP club.   View all of the current promotions by clicking HERE.  And if you are from another country, you can still take a glimpse of the products listed and shop with a demonstrator near you. Happy Stamping!

Hugs Kim xo

147678
Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set – 147678

Price: $27.00

148433
Maison De Campagne Photopolymer Stamp Set (French) – 148433

Price: $27.00

147906
Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder – 147906

Price: $14.00

145372
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies – 145372

Price: $41.00

143659
Bouquet Bunch Framelits Dies – 143659

Price: $41.00

147804
Country Lane 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 147804

Price: $15.00

147808
3/16″ (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim – 147808

Price: $9.50

147807
Chicken Wire Elements – 147807

Price: $6.00

147805
Galvanized Metallic Paper – 147805

Price: $6.75

147045
Bright Copper Shimmer Paint – 147045

Price: $11.00

144597
Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack – 144597

Price: $12.00

147283
Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack – 147283

Price: $12.00

147272
Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack – 147272

Price: $12.00

145058
Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack – 145058

Price: $12.00

144601
Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack – 144601

Price: $12.00

144608
Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter – 144608

Price: $6.00

101406
Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad – 101406

Price: $13.50

144214
Metallics Sequin Assortment – 144214

Price: $6.75

119686
Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 119686

Price: $11.50

147114
Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147114

Price: $10.25

146985
Petal Pink 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 146985

Price: $11.50

147108
Petal Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147108

Price: $10.25

101910
Shimmery White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 101910

Price: $12.25

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Comments

  1. Jennifer Pauli says

    October 18, 2018 at 11:40 am

    You make me want to work with the shimmer paint! Awesome projects!

    Reply
  2. Linda van Wely says

    October 18, 2018 at 2:33 pm

    These are so stunning Kim! Just so graceful, love both cards!

    Reply
  3. Sylwia says

    October 18, 2018 at 2:52 pm

    Two beautiful cards!
    I love the color combo with Petal Pink!
    XO

    Reply
  4. Emma Goddard says

    October 18, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    Beautiful cards, love them both and the extra leaves from the Bouquet Bunch with this set are the perfect pairing xx

    Reply
  5. Charlet says

    October 18, 2018 at 7:01 pm

    BEAUTIFUL! I am so in love with this soothing color combo. It’s perfect for these projects. You have such a way with color. Hugs!

    Reply
  6. Lauren says

    October 18, 2018 at 10:13 pm

    What a perfect combination of beautifully designed projects! I love this color combo and all of the perfect layers!

    Reply
  7. Elizabeth Price says

    October 19, 2018 at 9:39 am

    You have created sophisticated country chic cards that are each mini works of art that should be framed. I love your use of color, texture, trim, and paint. Way to inspire us all — thank you. Smiles, Elizabeth

    Reply
  8. Michelle Gleson says

    October 20, 2018 at 7:46 am

    Stunning color combination!

    Reply
  9. Carol Hardie says

    October 29, 2018 at 1:30 pm

    Soft and Gorgeous!!! Both cards are just a work of art. Thank you for sharing your techniques.

    Reply

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