Dreamweaver Stencils and Joplin Relief

I have been very absent for a bit but wanted to share a Dreamweaver Stencil card.  I have been having so much fun playing with metal fro Mercart!  I have just been having too much fun with new designs to be shown at CHA!  This is an older design done with a new twist!  Zentangle is is a new fade in the industry and it is a lot of fun.  Hopefully some of my cards will be in a new Zentangle book being published by Design Originals!  

Also...don't forget the upcoming event....

I personally live about an hour away from Joplin, MO. I am wanting the art community to band together to raise money for this terrible disaster. If you have not heard, the death toll is now at 116. I am asking for donations of anything. The sale/auction will take place right before CHA summer or following so I can get more items for auction. I am working on a certificate of sorts for you to display in your booth if you are a vendor in Chicago or if you have helped in any way. There will be a list of all people that have donated. There is not a donation that is too large or small. There may be some items bundled.




If you have items you would like to donate them send to me . I will be posting on my blog and encouraging others to post as well.



Please send them to:

Kristi Parker Van Doren

Joplin Relief Auction

3438 S Clifton Ave

Springfield, MO 65807



Many of you were so kind to donate for our kids camp crop and if you were not able to participate in that event, jump in on this one! I can hardly believe the amount of distruction.



Thank you all in advance for taking time to donate. Please forward this to anyone you think would be interested...



Thank you all!



Kristi Parker Van Doren

more info on my blog

kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com and my FaceBook page

Dreamweaver Stencils and Joplin Relief

New Design from Dreamweaver Stencils!

I am so honored to be part of the Dreamweaver Stencil design team.  All my DT mates are fun and it is such a family feel.  We have been given permission to share some of the new designs so I am sharing here first. 

I am going to share a couple of cards made with the NEW Japanese Maple Leaf.  Any one that knows me knows that I love leaves of any kind!  This design is awesome so let me show you the first card!

I used a "sludge" technique with gold and copper embossing paste over the stencil.  While the paste was still wet I added some clear micro beads.

I trying to make sure that the leaves were not completely covered by the beads but more on the edges!  I love this new stencil!  And of course, I had to had the rhinestones to the side! 

This is a little bonus card using the leaf and fan stencil.  I used the double glitter technique on the background.  Then I used PanPastels on the fan to stencil the leaves on the fan.  I finished the fan off by going over the image with translucent paste.  Love this design!  Thanks Lynell for coming up with great designs!

Don't forget to check out my blog for other GREAT projects and more from Dreamweaver!  Also, be on the look out for 2 new DVD's from Dreamweaver!

Supplies:

Papers by Worldwin

Stencils by Dreamweaver

Glitter by Art Institute

Micro Beads by Judikins

Rhinestones by Kandi Corp

PanPastels by Colorfin

Happy Creating!

Kristi

New Design from Dreamweaver Stencils!

Fun With Dreamweaver and Goosebumps!

Love the April Showers!!!

This is a card I am teaching later today at my local Scrapbook Store!  It is so fun to find new and exciting ways to use Dreamweaver Stencils! I started by actually tracing the stencil and then colored in the umbrellas.  Next I used my glossy black paste to emboss the single umbrella.

Add a little ribbon and a phrase from Nikki Sivils "It's Raining, It's Pouring" collection and the card is done.  Well so I thought!  I found  a new little touch.  Susan at Tsukineko has introduced me to Goosebumps!  It is a fun texture spray and I love it!

On this card it actually looks like rain drops!  And this is DRY!!!  I am learning more about this GREAT product.

I just can't get over how much it looks like rain drops! 

I hope you liked this card and this fun new product.  As always, Tsukineko is on top of the game with fun new innovative products! 

More later!

Kristi 

Fun With Dreamweaver and Goosebumps!

Happy Valentine's Day

I hope everyone is having a GREAT Valentine's Day!  I am sharing a couple of the cards I have made for Valentine's Day this year! I have used Dreamweaver Stencils and some stamping on the cards.  I love that you can use the two techniques so well together!  So let me get to sharing!

This is the Valentine I made for my hubby.  I used translucent embossing paste for the stripes and mixed the glitter in before spreading.  It gives a very subtle look of glitter rather than tons of glitter! You will see that in the next card!



I stamped the sentiment with Raspberry Versacolor ink.  I love Tsukineko inks!  You will also notice the Gold Krylon edging on the layers!



The shimmer behind the lock is created by stamping the heart by Stampington then embossed with sticky powder by Stampee Crafts.  This is great powder and will NOT feel tacky.  I then put the film, also made by Stampee, over the image and sent it through the laminating portion of the Your Story!  It is a book binder and laminator!  Then you remove the foil to reveal the pretty shimmer!



The key and lock were created by using black glossy paste then sprinkled with glitter.  The next card I share will show a heavy application of glitter.  I cut out the key in detail using the Exacto where needed and layered!  Added the final touches of silver hearts and it there you have it!  By the way..my husband LOVED the card and is making me diner tonight!



This card was created with a lot of the same techniques.  Again I used stencils from Dreamweaver.  I used the little heart stamp by Eureka! for the background and used the products by Stampee.  The paste used was translucent and then I applied full coverage of glitter.  I love this fun design paper from Nikki Sivils' Sugar Cookie collection! Layer, add the banner, pop another heart by Nikki and there you have it!  Happy Valentine's Day to each and every one of you!

Creatively Yours,

Kristi Parker Van Doren



Happy Valentine's Day

Sneak Peek at New Release from Dreamweaver Stencils!

Heading out to CHA in a week!  Time is flying and still not sure I will have enough time to get everything done.  I have been making samples like crazy.  This is one of the new designs from Dreamweaver...well, a couple on the same card!

I used the new owl with the new cage on clear film!  I also used Nestabilites by Spellbinders and a stamp by Great Impressions.  This was inspired sort of by Harry Potter and his white owl!  Hope you enjoy! 

Happy Creating!

Kristi

Sneak Peek at New Release from Dreamweaver Stencils!

Getting Ready for CHA

You are getting a sneak peak at one of the new release stencils from Dreamweaver!  This is actually a stripe background but I had the first layer of paste dry then turned it to make plaid!  Check my blog and the other blogs of the Dreamweaver DT for more peeks and designs to peak your interest!  http://www.kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com/

Happy Creating,

Kristi

Getting Ready for CHA

Happy New Year and Look out for Valentine's!

Well, 2011 has started very quietly in my world.  Kind of nice I must say.  I thought I would share a card to get you all geared up for Valentine's Day using Dreamweaver Stencils.

1. This card was created with the double glitter technique.  You place your double sided tape on the project and peel off the layer to expose the 2nd sticky side.  You then soap the back of your stencil.  Dreamweaver sells a great coconut soap that does not flake!
2. Place the now soaped stencil on the tape and press down.  press firm enough it will stay in place but not so hard that the stencil will stick permanently.
3. Sprinkle on one color glitter and shake off the excess.
4. Remove the stencil and sprinkle on your 2nd glitter color.
5. For this card I then added the sticky trim that looks like lace (Bo Bunny)
6. Last I put the word stencil on the card front and applied black glossy paste.

Hope that 2011 is the best yet for you.  Please come and visit my blog and become a follower for a chance to win great prizes.  The next prize will be when I have 100 followers!

http://www.kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com
Creatively Yours,

Kristi

Happy New Year and Look out for Valentine's!

sorry for the delay in posting...Christmas Wishes Winter Card

This is my winter card from me to each of you!  May 2011 be filled with joy, hope, peace and love.  Merry Christmas!!
Dreamweaver stencils were used with pearl paste and then blended with some purple pearl-ex.

Happy Creating in the new year!

Kristi

sorry for the delay in posting...Christmas Wishes Winter Card

Happy Thanksgiving...Dreamweaver Stencils

I know, I know...it is Thanksgiving tomorrow and here are some Christmas Cards! This is a sneak peek at some of my cards I am posting in the next few weeks of Christmas Cards in not the usual colors. I used Dreamweaver Stencils on both cards. I love the Glitter on the card above and love the pinks! I even inked color on the edges of the clear glitter. Always up or a challenge!

We were also challenged with using some glossy blue embossing paste. This stuff is AMAZING! I did this card in honor of my Grandma Parker who loved blue and silver at Christmas. I just added the silver glitter over the wet paste. Another item I am just really getting into are the long pins. One of my problems was, I hated the pointy exposed end and don't always like to tuck the pin under something. Simple solution...add a dot of glue, in this case WELDBOND to the pin tip and glitter. It goes with the theme and makes it a much safer card! LOL

Check out my blog tomorrow and all the creative minds on Dreamweaver Stencils Dream Team. All of the links to all the blogs are on my blog as well!

http://www.kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com/

As for tomorrow being Thanksgiving, I am thankful for my artistic friends, my family and most of all My Lord And Savior Jesus Christ! Remember to count your blessing when you feel you have nothing to be thankful for...you will be amazed!

Happy Creating

Kristi

Happy Thanksgiving...Dreamweaver Stencils

Fall, Pumpkins, PanPastels...OH MY

I confess, I am a fall-o-holic! I love any and all things having to do with Autumn. The colors are awesome, the air is getting cooler here in the mid-west and it is time for friends and bonfires!

So I decided to start a scrapbook page for me to fill in later. I used a great stencil from Dreamweaver...and I am enjoying them more today than I did the first time I used them.

Both of these designs were on one stencil. I placed the stencil in the bottom left corner and started layering on the color. I used the PanPastels by Colorfin for the rich deep colors. Rather than using the sponge applicators used in fine art I chose a regular small stencil brush.

These pastels really have rich pigment so a little dab goes a very long way. I just applied one color until it was all absorbed into the paper and then went back for a color to shade with or to change color. I then blended and went back over the image until I got the desired affect. I love starting with a softer color and building on top. These pastels are so smooth, that when you are done it almost looks like a painted image.

Next, I shifted the stencil to the top corner and started the process again. The result was this stunning leaf/acorn pattern in the corner. I could have done more, and I may go back in ad stencil some more once I get the photos added. But for now, I am very pleased with the look.

I did use a spray workable fixative to set the pastels. If you happen to have some stray dust...just erase it away!

Every time I use these products I am just happy! Jump on over to my blog where you can add a comment and become a follower for a chance to win a stencil.

If you liked my necklaces...when I reach 50 followers, I will do a drawing with random.org to give away one of my original wire wrapped creations. Check it all out http://www.kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com/! Only about 3 more people to go to award the prize! Happy Creating!

Kristi

Fall, Pumpkins, PanPastels...OH MY

Jewelry with Wire Wrapping

I have recently started this wonderful adventure of wire wrapping cool stones. It is a learning process and takes time. I am used to instant gratification with cards and scrapbook pages. This is very much something that takes time and practice to get it right. I am still a work in progress. I am going to share with you one of my first pieces...

I used a couple of different colors of wired to add more interest. I love multi tone jewelry. I experimented with some designs on the front of the stone. I think it came out pretty well. Then I played some more.

The next two pieces I am sharing I did last night VERY late/early! LOL One is my first attempt at a different kind of bail. Then the second attempt went a little better. If I ever get it figured out I will share an AWESOME piece!

This piece was done on a purchased at a gem/bead/mineral show then I added the leaf by using stencil paste and a Dreamweaver Stencil! Again I used a multi-tone look on the wire.

I picked this stone for the rich colors and then just added simple wrapping to really show off the stone. This is my first real attempt at a fully wrapped bail...As I said, a work in progress! Hope you have enjoyed the venture into jewelry today! I love trying new things and love to explore creativity in all areas of my life!

Pop on over to my blog and become a follower! Once I reach 100 member I will random choose someone for a great blog candy prize!!! http://kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com/



Happy Creating!

Kristi

Jewelry with Wire Wrapping

First Day of Fall! Autumn's Splendor & Blog Candy

I don't know about all of you but I am more than ready for the nice fall weather!

I love summer and was not minding the heat until.........the air went out.
So hear I sit hoping that it will cool off enough to sleep!
So I am thinking cool thoughts! I hope this card inspires you to spring into fall!


So let me start by saying this card just got bigger and more layered and it is more than I usually do on a card but I must admit, I love the way this card came out! So I will try to take you through it step by step.

1. Cut your base card to 5 X 7 and use just a little double stick tape that you tear (La'Dore) and put it on the bottom edge and add leafing and brush off the excess.
2. The next step was to get the leaves ready for the final step. These are the three leaves that overlap the sentiment. I used the translucent paste on the ever faithful non stick craft sheet and let dry. I then placed the stencil back over the leaves and applied glue ink. Then comes the leafing. Finally you peel the dry leaves carefully off the craft sheet and run through your sticker maker and set aside.
3. I got these great leaves by Prima and just started layering them on the base card.
4. I used the translucent paste on the leaf background, let it dry and used the same process as the leaves in step 2.
5. Here is a HUGE secret. I use everything if it is not nailed down. The great paper/card the paste leaf background is layered on....card that some Prima flowers came on! Use a deckle pair of scissors on the edges!
6. I stenciled the sentiment on the card stock with chalk (PanPastels) and then used translucent paste over the words.
7. I edged the sentiment with some great deep colors of the chalk.
8. I started attaching layers. Prima packaging card/leaf background/sentiment/some additional Prima leaves.
9. I added a button and now peeled the "sticker" leaves and attached them to the card.
10. Now with me it is not done unless it has some glitter so used just a touch of glitter on the last leaves attached
11. Of course it is all topped off with a GREAT ribbon from Bo-Bunny.

In order to do this card you need the supplies but mostly patience to let all the embossing paste dry! I just love all the different paste that Dreamweaver has. All stencils used are also Dreamweaver Designs!
Check out my other cards and idea on my blog kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com


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and a $10.00 GC to William Sonoma Here

More giveaway to enter for 3 Cricut Cartridges (2 Home Decor) ( 1 Once Upon a Princess)Here

Happy Creating

First Day of Fall! Autumn's Splendor & Blog Candy

I am dreaming of Tulips!

I am sooo loving the stencils right now. You know how you go in phases? Well this is one of the phase things! There are just so many options with them.
Here is the other recent technique "Quite a Pear"  I share earlier.

I am going to share with you the embossed image of a tulip that was done using the Cuttlebug! Once you have created the layers for your machine and run it through, the result is a great embossed image.

So here is the card and the very easy steps to recreating it!



Step 1 Dry emboss the image of the tulip using the Cuttlebug Machine from Cricut.

Step 2 Leaving the stencil in place add color using a stencil brush. I used PanPastels by ColorFin. They have a rich color and go on smooth with very little pressure.

Step 3 Layer the image on coordinating card stock. The base layer was cut then folded in half using the Score-It-All.

Step 4 Use the punch of your choice to add the decorative edge to the card and finish assembly of the card!

Again, I love and am obsessed with the stencils right now. This stencil and the pear stencil were both provided by Dreamweaver! They have, in my opinion, the most versatile and elegant stencils on the market.

Check out my blog and the links there to see more with great stencils! Also, if you will be near Topeka, KS, October 1st and 2nd, check out the Memory Expo. There is a link on my blog to check that out as well!
kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com

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Happy Creating,
Kristi

I am dreaming of Tulips!

Quite a Pear Card and Cartridge Giveaway!

So here I am thinking about my favorite stencil...the pear from Dreamweaver! So I thought I would post a simple card I made using the same stencil!

step 1 - I mixed a little yellow paste with pearl paste and a little metallic
fx (green)

step 2 - tape down the stencil and and spread the paste on the card

step 3 - remove tape and stencil

step 4 - apply a little gold glitter to one edge of the the still wet paste and mica flakes to the leaf.

step 5 - let dry

step 6 - layer on various papers and distress the edges using distress ink and applicator.

It is so fun! I love embossing paste! Check out my blog for other projects and also the new blog by Dreamweaver!

kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com


dreamweaverstencils.blogspot.com

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Happy Creating!


Kristi

Quite a Pear Card and Cartridge Giveaway!