Scavenger Hunt ft. Kate Hadfield Designs

 

Hello everyone!  Today I'm sharing with you a great idea for

kids and adults – a Scavenger hunt!  These are so fun with a

group of people!  I'll be using products from

Kate Hadfield Designs

 It’s a Mystery digital stamps 

I first composed my images in the computer.  I did this several times.

I sized them and rough cut them out of copy paper to make sure

they would fit in each spot.  I probably did this a total of 3 times

before I got it right.

I knew I was going to keep the coloring fairly neutral.  But I did add

the blue coat and the red accents to liven it up.

The patterned paper that I used was actually a coffee stain design pad 

of paper.  I really liked how well it worked.  I die cut the base with

a postage die from some brown paper.  I didn’t think it was quite

the right shade so I ink blended it with Vintage Photo and then

Walnut Stain Distress Inks.  The squares in the dies have a

stitched detail within each section.  I die cut the patterned paper

and trimmed along those stitched lines for a perfect fit!  I inked

the edges of those pieces with the Walnut Stain before adhering them.

I was pleased as to how this came out.  I think the colors went

together well and had the right vibe.

I colored the rest of my elements and fussy cut them.  I also went

around the edges with the Walnut Stain ink.  I decided to go with

the tag that went with this set and scrawled out an invitation with

a blue acrylic pen.  I punched a hole in the top of the tag and threaded

some red twine through it.  I cut off the twine that was drawn on the tag so I

could use real twine!  All of my elements are popped up on foam tape.

I used a kraft card base to finish off this cute invitation.  This was not hard to

create and was a lot of fun working with the different elements.  I added

Glossy Accents to the magnifying glass and the dog’s nose and a few

                 highlights with a white gel pen.  If you try this idea we would love to see

it!  Tag us on social media!  You can find this digital stamp set and

many more at

Kate Hadfield Designs

 

Supplies used:

It’s a Mystery digital stamp set

Kraft card base

Patterned paper

Distress Ink: Vintage Photo & Walnut Stain

Glossy Accents

White gel pen

Dimensional foam tape

Twine

Postage die

Copic colors used:

E000, E00, RV10, E21, E31, E33, E35,

E37, E43, E47, E49, R27, E50, E51, E53,

C1, C2, C3, C5, C7, 100, Y28, Y21, Y26,

Y00, B91, B93, B95, B97, B99

Til next time…

Betsy

@betsybirgeart

In my capacity as a design team member for Kate Hadfield Designs, I do receive the products I use from them. 

All opinions and creative decisions remain my own, and I only work with companies and use products that I love. 

 

 

 

 

 

The Pumpkin Patch ft. Kate Hadfield Designs

Fall Scarecrow ft. Kate Hadfield Designs

 

Autumn Leaves ft. Kate Hadfield Designs

 

Apple Season ft. Kate Hadfield Designs

 

 

Hello everyone!  Today I'm sharing a fall inspired card!  Where I

live September starts apple season!  I used products from

 

Kate Hadfield Designs

Fruitilicious Tapes - Apples

Fruit Bowl

This seasonal card was so easy to make!  Let me show you how!

 

I first printed out what I needed.  I printed out the apple from Fruit Bowl

in color because I knew it would match the tape perfectly.

 

 

I cut the apple out leaving a narrow white border.  I trimmed out the

background, a white center piece for the middle of the card, and 

several pieces of the tape.  I trimmed out a piece of light creamy

yellow card stock from my stash as a mat under the front of

my main panel.

 

 

I took that white piece of card stock and used a polka dot embossing

folder to give it more texture.  That completed my base.

 

 

I adhered the apple using some thin foam squares.  I felt the borders of

the white panel and the apple tape on it needed something to make then

stand out.  I had these slivers of card stock in my stash and I felt they

really went well with the design and color.  The strips are about 1/8”.  I

also added some red enamel dots.  I also used a white acrylic pen to add

some very defined high-lights to the apple and a few dots near the center

of the apple slice.  I left this card with no sentiment.

 

 

I hope you give these Fruitilicious Tapes a try.  They are very fun to

create with!  If you do create something, tag us on social media – we

love to see what your creating!

 

Supplies used:

Fruitilicious Tapes - Apples

Fruit Bowl

Foam tape

White card base

Yellow Panel 1/8” smaller than the base

1/8” pieces of coordinating scrap paper

Enamel dots

White gel or acrylic pen

Thin foam squares

 

Til next time… 

Betsy

IG:  @betsybirgeart

In my capacity as a design team member for Kate Hadfield Designs, I do receive the products I use from them. 

All opinions and creative decisions remain my own, and I only work with companies/use products that I love.

  

            

 

 

Seashell Sunset ft. Kate Hadfield Designs

A Pirate's Life! ft. Kate Hadfield Designs

 

Hello everyone!  Today I'm sharing this adorable

pirate-themed wiper card.  A fun card to put

together!   I'll be using products from

Kate Hadfield Designs

A Pirate's Life Digital Stamp Set

This is a fun interactive card that is sure to

please the recipient!  Let me show you how

I made my card!

 

 

I started with the base.  First, let my say that you really need

to die cut this using a heavier white card stock.  Probably

around 100lb.  I used my Xpress-it card stock, as that is

usually what I use, but it proved to be a bit too thin.  Where

the card was scored, it started to break down.  The back of

this card has the seams taped to hold it together!!! lol.  I 

did, obviously use a die set.  Many companies offer some sort

of version of a wiper card die set.  I did extend the height of

one piece (the back) so it would be taller.  I did this by partially

die cutting one end only and then moving the die to the desired

height and cutting again.  I die cut the front panel with 

wave die.

 

 

I stenciled these 2 pieces using a wave stencil for the shorter front

piece and a cloud stencil for the background.  I also folded the

scored lines.  The front is folded the opposite way of the back. 

 

 

I printed out my elements that I wanted to use onto white card stock.

 

 

I started my coloring with Copic markers.  I realized there was not

a lot of colorful elements so I varied the browns that I used.

 

 

The elements were done and I fussy cut the image and went around it

with a black marker.  I adhered some confetti to the port holes on

the ship.  I added Stickles to the chest of gold.

 

 

I adhered the left side and then adhered my wiper mechanism.  I cut

most of the top off and replaced it with clear acetate.  Then I glued my

ship to the mechanism.  I had to cut off the top layer of flags (😟)

so this would fit when closed.  

 

 

Next I adhered the right side.  The bottom does not get any

adhesive on it at all.  Instead of cutting the sentiment I ripped

the paper and colored it with the same colors of the sand and adhered

it to the front left side on the bottom.

 

 

This card was a bit complicated and I should have die cut one in

just plain white first, so I could see how things worked.  But I

love how it came out!

 

This is a great card to give to your little pirate.  I would love to hear

if you struggle with interactive cards…like I do sometimes.  Lessons

learned along the way help us grow as card makers!  Tag us on

social media with your makes…we love to see what you create!

 

Supplies:

A Pirate’s Life Digital Stamp Set

Wiper die set

Wave die

Distress Oxide Ink: Speckled Egg,

Uncharted Mariner, Iced Spruce

Wave stencil and cloud stencil

Blending brushes

Black Marker

Stickles

Small piece of acetate

Confetti sequins

Copic markers used:

E31, E57, E55, E23, E29,

E71, E77, E23, E74, E84, E87,

Y32, E30, BG11, R14, B91, B66,

Y21,YG06, B69, R24, C0, C1,

C2, C3, C5, C7, 100, Y00,

Y04, Y38, YR24, YR27, Blender

 

Til next time…

 

Betsy

 

Find me on Instagram:  @betsybirgeart

In my capacity as a design team member for Kate Hadfield Designs, I do receive the products I use from them. 

All opinions and creative decisions remain my own, and I only work with companies/use products that I love.