National Chess Day ♟️ (Festive Friday #FF0194)

This challenge caught my eye because the theme was black and white and I had recently created this card for one of my workshops. The dimensions of the card are 5 1/2 by 5 1/2. Since I didn’t have an envelope that fits this size, I created one that matches the designer paper I used. 

This is the Inspo list for the elements that we had to incorporate in our cards. We had to choose three and I picked square card, black, white, and encouraging sentiment. I also added glitter (Wink of Stella) to the flower but unfortunately, it doesn’t show up well in the photo so I choose to not include it as an element for the challenge.

Here is a link to the challenge:

https://festivefridaychallenge.com/festive-friday-card-making-and-paper-crafting-challenge-ff0194/ 

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to answer them. 

Have a wonderful day!

Clean and Simple Challenge (the Paper Players PP756)

Another challenge! I wanted to participate in this challenge because it featured my favorite medium, watercolor. I painted the geraniums on 140lb watercolor paper, hot press, cut it and mounted it onto a 5 1/2 by 4 1/4 white cardstock base. The theme was clean and simple and I think I managed to achieve that by just adding a sentiment to the painting of the flowers. You can find more information about the theme and the challenge on the Paper Players blog.

Return to Cardmaking (Festive Friday Challenge #FF0193)

Hey friends, 

Long time no see! It’s been years since I last popped in here, and for a while, I honestly thought I had stepped away from card making for good. But guess what? I’m back, and more inspired than ever. 

My love for paper crafting never really left. Life got busy as it does, and family took center stage for a while, but that creative spark was always there in the background. Over time, I’ve continued to grow and explore new techniques, and now I’m excited to share that journey with you again. 

I am jumping back in with a challenge entry, something I used to love doing! Some of the challenges I joined back then are gone now, but others are still going strong. 

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: 

Never give up on something you truly love. Life may lead you down different paths, but it often finds a way to guide you back to where your heart belongs. 

Thanks for being here. I can’t wait to create and connect with you all again! ❤️

For my Festive Friday Challenge entry (#FF0193) we had to choose at least three items from the inspo list to incorporate into our card. The ones I chose were pink, fun fold, patterned paper and coloring techniques.

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Hello everybody,

After a couple of months struggling with my blog, finally I am back.
I don't have my domain anymore due to a problem I had, but I could recover my blog, and I am so grateful for that.

I also bring some news. As most of you know we are in the Sale-A-Bration promotion at Stampin Up! right now, with free products each time you place an order of $50 before shipping and tax. On top of that and starting on March 1, Stampin Up! will add four more products to the promotion.

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Take a peek at what is new and don't miss this chance to get free products. 
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One of my favorite stamp set from the Sale-A-Bration catalog is the one I used in this card that I created with my friend Gisela for our last workshop. It is Lotus Blossom stamp set  (139143). I love the look of depth that you can get with the three stamps coming in the set especially designed to give that feeling of 3D in the flower and the stem.

You can use it in the order it comes from 1 to 3, inking up the number 1 with the darkest color , then number 2 with a lighter color and number 3 with the lightest. If you use it the other way around you start stamping number 3 with the lightest color , then number 2 with a lighter ink and number 1 with the darkest color.  You are going to love it. In this particular card I used Rich Razzleberry (126950).

Don't hesitate to contact me if you want to know more on how to use this stamp.

Happy stamping!!

Liliana