Hello again! Welcome back for another ESAD Blog Hop – this time, myself and 25 other Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from Australia & NZ, are taking part to give you a sneak peek at the upcoming 2017-18 Annual Catalogue. You’ve most likely arrived from the super talented Libby Dyson; but if you started here, click the Next Blog button at the bottom of the post to continue with the hop :)
For my projects, I decided to create a card and a home decor piece, using a few new products – the Colorful Seasons stamp set and a new In Color, Lemon Lime Twist. My initial thoughts of Lemon Lime Twist were…yuk! I hated it! But after I used it on these blog hop projects, I was won over. It’s such a fun colour, and it’s so bright and happy to use :)
I created a simple watercoloured card using a card base of Lemon Lime Twist cardstock. This was layered with a piece of Watercolor Paper that had been given a wash of Lemon Lime Twist ink using an Aqua Painter. This was then flicked with ink from a Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker, and stamped with the cherry blossom 2-step images from Colorful Seasons; using Memento Black ink.
A scribble shape was cut from Whisper White card using Swirly Scribbles Framelits, and glued to the card. On a banner of Basic Black, I stamped and heat embossed a sentiment using Versamark and White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. The end was torn for a bit of distress. A strip of Silver Glimmer Paper was also torn off on the end and glued in place on the card, with the banner secured above using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The inside of the card and the envelope were stamped with cherry blossom images, and sponged with Lemon Lime Twist ink; then flicked with Basic Black ink. The card was finished off with sequins and rhinestones.
For the second part of the project, I created a home decor piece. I copied the layout of my card, but this time in a bigger scale – just under an A5 size.
Instead of using Silver Glimmer Paper under the sentiment banner, I used gorgeous new In Color ribbon in Lemon Lime Twist, and ruffled it slightly, using a Glue Dot to secure the ribbon half inch or so. Once the project was finished, I attached it to an chalkboard easel I had lying around, from an old Stampin’ Up! project kit. You could possibly replicate this by gluing a clip to a double sided chalkboard, like this one from Kmart.
Here are the finished projects:
Thanks for popping in to check out my creations – now it’s off to the amazing Josie Dean! Click the Next Blog button below to continue the hop. ‘Til next time x
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ESAD Blog Hop Participants
- Nicole Wilson
- Lou Kitzelman
- Kelly Kent
- Libby Dyson
- Rachael Lewsley <—— you are here :)
- Josie Dean
- Megan Lenske
- Cheryl Algie
- Leonie Schroder
- Kristel Rimmer
- Jenny Hayward
- Carly Middleton
- Rosalie Desmond
- Tanya Bell
- Renee Lynch
- Violette De La Croix
- Sharon Dalton
- Kim Oliver
- Peta Stephen
- Sandra Mastello
- Courtenay Heuston
- Monique Fielder
- Cathy Pinchbeck
- Richelle Fletcher
- Maree McIntosh
- Rebecca Jacovou
I love your projects Rachael. I wasn’t sure about Lemon Lime Twist to start but the more I see it, the more I like it and your projects use it really well. Thanks for joining us on the ESAD Blog Hop
Thank you Libby x
I wasn’t a big fan of Lemon Lime Twist when I first got it, but your project and many others I’ve seen have changed my mind :)
Thank you Violette x
Super gorgeous Rach you are just getting more and more amazing the more projects you do! Beautiful x
Aww shucks Nic! Thank you, you are so amazing – I learned from the best! ;) xxx
I really need to get more into watercolouring, it is so effective on your projects. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Carly – I’m abit addicted to watercolour washes at the moment!!! :D x
Love these so much. perfect for any occassion TFS
Thank you Kim x
Beautiful projects Rachael ! Love the Lemon Lime Twist !
Thank you Cheryl – I’m in love with LLT now! xx
You’re card is gorgeous. I just love the lime color. And pairs so well with black. Love it!
Thank you Brenda x
I’m a LLT convert too Rach. And your projects absolutely do it justice for the bright pop of colour it is! Love, love, love it with the black & white. Perfect! Kelly x
Thank you Kelly xx
The new with the old. I love it!
That’s the beauty of Stampin’ Up! – everything co-ordinates! :) x
Oh wow! Stunning! I can see so much more now with this set!
Thank you Josie x
Such a gorgeous colour combination Rachael. I love love love both of your projects. The cherry blossoms and splatter of black are just the icing on the cake.
Thank you Lou xx
Rachael, I love your cards with Lemon Lime Twist….I love all the elements
Cheers Shaz
Thank you Shaz x
Very Beautiful Projects!
Thank you Sandra x
Just stunning projects Rachael – LLT is my favourite NEW InColor so I may be a little biased ;) I love the mix of the new stamp set with Swirly Scribbles – works perfectly.
It sure does – perfect co-ordination ;) x
Absolutely beautiful projects Rachael. I’m loving your use of Lemon Lime Twist
Thank you Peta x
Wow, stunning projects Rachael! How amazing is that LLT with black ? Can I ask how you flick ink with the markers?
Thank you Megan! I use the pen lid, and flick the brush end of the marker, out of the lid towards my project x
These are gorgeous Rachael. I love how you have used the stamp set in a different way. I am loving the Lemon Lime colour. It is so bright and fresh and happy. Thanks for sharing your projects.
Thank you Jenny x
Lemon Lime Twist – my new favourite. I love what you have created! Stunning.
Thank you Rosalie x
great work. that lemon lime twist could be my new fav. colour.
I’m so in love with it now! Thank you Rebecca x
Love the lemon lime twist and how you have done the ribbon it all goes together so well
Very elegant card, Lemon Lime Twist, black and white are an fresh combination