Hello Friends, How are you today?? Welcome to the BasicGrey Design Team Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from the blog of the seriously talented Kelly Rasmussen “kr creations”here. The BasicGrey design team is so diversified with talent ranging from Scrapbooking, Card Designs, Digital Designs, Altered Art, to Fabric Creations. So you can imagine I am pretty excited and honored to be included in this group of inspiring ladies. As you hop along you’ll see what I am talking about. 🙂
To celebrate the new design team, BasicGrey is allowing me to give away an 12×12 “Indie Bloom” collection pack here. For your chance to win,see the giveaway box at the bottom of this post. |
My entire card was created with BasicGrey’s new collection called “Soleil” I was delighted with the beautiful papers, designs and the stickers in this 12×12 collection pack. I discovered that I enjoyed using the 12×12 papers instead of 6×6 because the prints are larger & more dramatic on a card. |
Not only did I color the flowers purple with some yellow accents but, I cut out a few. |
The paper is so pretty but, I was in the mood to color so I picked up some of my Copic markers and happily discovered that the Copics worked great on the patterned paper. |
These are all of my elements except for the lettering that I used on my card. Don’t you just love these soft papers? The one on the right looks like a watercolor painting.
After coloring these two flowers with a light pink Copic marker I applied the Rock Candy stickles with a paint brush in a thin layer on the paper. I love the even subtle look you get when using a brush. |
I mounted the sticker letters on some white card stock and trimmed them so I could move the letters around easily to see where they would fit best on my card. Mounting “Birthday” on a banner gave me the same flexibility. Now it’s time to hop over to Amy Friend’s blog “During Quite Time” here. Amy is going to make you dust off your sewing machine because of what she creates! Keep in mind if you find a link that doesn’t work, you can always hop back to the BasicGrey blog for a list of direct links to all of the blogs in the hop. Thank you for your visit ….it’s so appreciated! Hugs, Kathy a Rafflecopter giveawayCARD SUPPLIES: |
Mae says
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Mae says
I love basic grey papers& this card is lovely! i would really enjoy seeing some altered art with BG papers!
byrder says
wow, I love how you used the collection, but made it your own – I haven’t seen someone use those markers on flowers like that – it’s beautiful!
Annette says
wow wee this is stunning…love it…
Margreet says
Fab project Kathy….so great what you did with the copics!
I have no wishes concerning your BG projects…I love everything you make!
xxx Margreet
KellyG says
I would love to see more of your beautiful cards! Congrats on making the team!
ccledbetter says
Beautiful work! I’d love to see more mini albums.
Anonymous says
Wow such awesome detail! Thanks for sharing.
Jana says
They are so lucky to have you Kathy. Your coloring and inking mixed with their great products? Match made in heaven. Can’t wait to see how you use their line
Jackie - aka funhockeymom25 says
loving the colors!! those flowers are gorgeous!
Ta Da! Crafts says
Gorgeous, I’d love to see you make more cards with this paper!
Margie says
Gorgeous card! Would love to see LO inspiration on the BG blog!
Meagan Vaughn says
Wow this card is amazing! I would love to see more of your beautiful card designs with basic grey!
Лілюська-Lilia says
What a lovely card!!
I love small forms, would love to see some tags or ATC’s using BG products!!
xx Lilia
Val says
Congrats to you! They are so lucky to have! Awesome card too!
Anesha says
Wonderful car, great colours.
Romy says
Such a beautiful and elegant card! I love the flowers.
jojobeth1 says
Love the copic marker work. Maybe we can see more of that?
Scrapbookdoll says
lovely card
marie-anne raeamn
Andrea Garland says
I’ll love to see more cards with different shapes and techniques.
Love how it turned this card with the colored flowers.
Els says
Congrats, Kathy! great to be working with you for the new term.
What an amazing piece of art your card is. I love the popping flowers and the coloring. Looking forward to seeing more!
Els.
Paula (PEP) says
Congratulations – brilliant news to see you working with Basic Grey. As to what I’d like to see – well, you have a real knack of putting your own twist onto products so I’d just say more of what you do by instinct. This is a good illustration – colouring & emphasizing sone of the patterned paper is just very very different & I love that you’ve shown that using 12×12 can work with cards too.
Paula (PEP)
Paula (PEP) says
Congratulations – brilliant news to see you working with Basic Grey. As to what I’d like to see – well, you have a real knack of putting your own twist onto products so I’d just say more of what you do by instinct. This is a good illustration – colouring & emphasizing sone of the patterned paper is just very very different & I love that you’ve shown that using 12×12 can work with cards too.
Paula (PEP)
pharmphun says
I’m going to love whatever you do because that card is incredible!
makingcardsisfun says
Wonderful card! 🙂 Love it!
Nadège says
Huge cards’ fan and huge BG fan. So I can’t wait to see your work with their amazing collections.
Judy1223 says
You do work magic on maything you touch, Kathy! I love the idea of coloring with Copics onto patterned paper…what a beautiful effect! Gorgeous as usual!
Miriam Prantner says
Oh this was a great surprise! Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing lots of great techniques/videos from you!
Jane says
STUNNING!!!!! your colouring skills blow me away! Congrats! 🙂
Tejal says
Such a wonderful surprise. And love how you’ve shown that 12×12 papers do make fabulous backgrounds.
I would love to see more ways to use pattern paper-just like u showed in this card!
And some bookmarks! I love them!
Gina says
Gorgeous card Kathy. You have the best ideas.
blbabe1234 says
Gorgeous card! Love the step by step tutorial. Congrats on making it on the DT!
Jeannie Phillips says
Congratulations! Thanks for the chance to win. I love seeing cards, one page layouts and 3d projects.
Glennis says
This is just gorgeous, what a great idea
Alyssa says
Congrats!
Kailash says
Kathy you make such amazing cards and your coloring technique is like no other. Would love to see more of that!!
SharonDoesBaskets says
LOVE the coloring…the layering…the way you used the letter stickers mounted individually & on a banner…and the rock candy stickles!! All great elements to bring it all together! Congrats on being part of the BG DT!!
More tips like those mentioned above that can transition to scrapping would be great for me! 🙂
Stacie (craft-princess) says
I love BG! Thanks for a chance to win!
Stacie (craft-princess) says
Gosh…hope I’m entering this correctly…I would love to see mini albums!
OlesyaK says
Gorgeous card! thanks for sharing the process pics – that’s the most inspiring part for me in the blogs! And lots of congratulations!
conil says
Wow, not only talented but everyone now knows it. Congrats on BG’s DT membership and this lovely card.
МД в картинках says
I like to cut pieces from patterned papers and works like yours inspire me to do that more often=)
Becs Attwood says
Congrats on making this incredible team. Can’t wait to see more of your gorgeous cards on the BG blog – today’s one is so beautiful!
Barbara says
Love this and also the way you colored the flowers! Congratulations and I’ll look forward to seeing more from you and Basic Grey!
donna mikasa says
Way to go, K! Can’t wait to see ANYTHING you do with BG papers and stamps! Enjoy the ride!
Ger says
Congrats!! Really gorgeous card! Ger x.
Pam says
Wow! This is really pretty. It looks like a watercolor painting. I love to see all kinds of cards.
Pam
Gill says
Great cards!
I’d like to see more journals
Houses Built of Cards says
Beautiful work!!! LOVE your projects!!! I especially enjoy layouts and cards!!!
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http://www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com
Laurie T says
Congrats! Your card is beautiful! I just luv the Soleil line!
Lisa says
Very cute and adds such fun to color the paper like that. I like your dimension you add with cutting it out too. I want to see more ideas for dimension.
Emmy says
Congratulations, Kathy! Your cards are amazing!
Cathy A says
Congratulations Sista so pleased for you
KellyO says
Love Soleil.
Joana Teves Costa says
Good luck at BG!
Cynthia B. says
I love seeing layouts and cards from BG products! Thanks for sharing with us, and looking forward to seeing more of your creations. 🙂
Lisa's Creative Niche says
I would love to see some LO’s or a homedecore piece for the upcoming holidays!
Lisa
Lizzy Hill says
Just LOVE this collection & what you’ve done…. amazing… great stickles idea, too TFS…have fun on the team…bring on more cards, I say:):):)
Valerie says
Lovely idea and thank you for sharing the cool technique. I adore it.
Thank you for a chance to win and congrats on making to the new BG team.
Robin says
Love your card, so pretty with the papers and coloring! Congratulations!!
Cecilia Hsieh says
I love BG papers! Love the colouring effect on your card! Congratulations Kathy!
Anita says
congratz on making the team,absolutely love your card..hugs Anita..xx
SandiB says
Congrats on being on the DT at BG. Beautiful card and can’t wait to see more of your cards and layouts.
Carrie P. says
congrats on making the team.
lovely card.
Sue D says
More happy colorful cards like this one!
Amy Friend says
So nice to meet you Kathy! Welcome to the DT!
paula says
Gorgeous card Kathy :o). I like the way you added Copics to those wonderful pp xoxoxo
Carol says
Great project and a fun hop with lots of great inspiration!
Carol B
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joy says
Congrats, Kathy! They are very fortunate to have you on their team! I love BG and I know that anything you design will be just beautiful!
Gina200 says
Loved seeing how you used the copics. Would love to see more.
thanks.
Jennie Bobbins says
I’m not picky, I like to see whatever it is you like to make.
Judy Tuck says
Absolutely gorgeous card. So colourful!
diana says
Great card! Love your cards and your colouring. What I’d like to see is … more of the same. 😉
Debi W says
Love what you did with the markers. Beautiful colors.
Amber says
Congratulations! Your cards are always amazing, can’t wait to see more of your creations.
Haley says
Some card tutorials. I’ve already got Christmas on my mind…
justasiam says
I’d love to see some card tutorials?
fusiafscrapping says
Just adorable love it.
lostinpaper says
Congrats to you! What a fantastic addition you will make to this team!!
Debbie says
Love the soft colors and cute blossom.
SuZeQ says
Congratulations! I just love this card – you sure can make magic with some glue and paper!!
kosec@sbcglobal.net
paperpapier says
Congrats to you Kathy! Hope to continue seeing your card making incorporating with BG papers.
Steve Paul says
Good effort done by you! i think it is better to use Plastic card for this purpose it will be as good as it is.
walchowDesign says
Congrats to your DT post, Kathy! Looking forward to see more of your wonderful creations with this team!
Tonya says
This is so beautiful!
Kelly Booth says
So Pretty Kathy I’m so VERY happy for you…..You Rock!! xoxoxo!!
Sharon D from Canada says
I’m late to the party, but didn’t want to miss adding in my congrats to you, Kathy!!! Basic Grey are very lucky to get you! Wishing you continued success!