Thursday, May 14, 2015

Technique Tuesday Rainbow Chevron Thank You Card & More

I'm sure it's no secret by now that I LOVE bright colors and rainbows absolutely make my heart swoon!  I blame it on growing up in the 80's.  ;)  Today I have two cards to share using a rainbow theme.

For my first card I repeatedly stamped Technique Tuesday's chevron border stamps using versamark ink & white embossing powder on an A2 card panel.  After heat setting it, I cut my panel into strips between each "V" and used an ink resist technique with all my favorite distress ink colors.  I then pieced them back together on my card base to create this fun rainbow look.

To continue my rainbow theme I repeatedly stamped the word "thanks" in each of the same colors and fussy cut the individual letters out to adhere directly to my card.


My next card uses some fun circle paperclips (available HERE) that I purchased at my local Staples.  I wanted to do something fun with them so I cross-stitched them on my card front with different colors of embroidery floss to match the patterned paper in my border.  I then finished off my card sentiment with one of my favorite die and matching stamp sets by Simon Says Stamp.


I hope I've inspired you to experiment and try your own twists on the rainbow theme!  I would love to see what you come up with!  Share your creations with me at my facebook page found HERE.  :)






Supplies Used (available at Technique Tuesday)

Supplies Used (available at Simon Says Stamp)

Supplies Used (available at Scrapbook.com)

6 comments:

  1. Love both of your cards .... such clever ideas!!

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  2. SUPER fun and I am right there with you about Rainbows and bright, happy colors!!! What an awesome job you did with putting those chevrons back together on the first card and your fussy cutting is as good as die cutting!! You second card is so delightful to me - LOVE the stitched on clips - what a super incredibly unique idea!! YOU ARE THE TOPS - Mendi - LOVE and hugs to you!!!

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  3. I too LOVE rainbows. I love both your cards Mendi. TFS

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  4. WOW! I absolutely LOVE your cards as I love rainbows too but that 2nd card is my favorite!! SUPER cool!! I have some of those paper clips and now you have inspired me to get out my floss and cross stitch away!!! TFS my friend!
    Hugs,
    Jo
    xox

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  5. This is just fabulous! Chevrons combined with rainbow colors is sure to put a smile on someone's face! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  6. I love the bright colors, and that second card is officially my favorite use ever of shaped paper clips on a card! :-)

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