Welcome to another FABULOUS Tlc Blog Hop..."Summer Fun"! Listed below is the hop order. Each of the 14 stops will have a digital freebie to download (for your personal use). Start by downloading the bathing beauties below!
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Right click and "save as" to your computer![/caption]Wendy (Me!)
I started out by downloading the image and adding some word art (this is an additional freebie on the Tlc blog!) using Photoshop Elements. Don't have PSE? No problem! You don't need any special software to use the digital images. Simply print the file on card stock and color and embellish however you would like.
I printed the image on Club Scrap® card stock, trimmed it out and distressed the edges with a Tonic paper distresser and some Vintage Photo Distress Ink.
I didn't want just a card panel though. After a little Google searching, I found this Center Step Card Tutorial and bonus video!
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I adjusted the instructions a bit to accommodate the wider width of my image. My card base measures 7.5 x 8. The side panels are still cut at 1 inch, but I adjusted the cut and score lines for a 5.5 x 3.5 inch card panel.
I love how it turned out!
I used some colored vellum and stamp images from Club Scrap® to create the waves. I stamped with Versamark ink and heat embossed with copper foil embossing powder and fussy cut the images. The side panels and photo mat are also decorated with Club Scrap card stock.
I used this mini resin frame to highlight the image. I inked the edges with Versamark ink, dusted with the copper foil embossing powder and heat embossed. I added a few sea shells, a little crab charm and glued everything on with some Glossy Accents.
AND of course, a little sparkle with Diamond Stickles! Be sure to download this word art at your next stop on the Tlc blog.
Do more of what makes you happy!
OMG!!! Wendy, what a SUPER card you made. This is absolutely stunning and i love that little frame you added in the center of the card. I totally love your creation.
ReplyDeleteThank you x 3! I'm so glad you invited me to participate!
ReplyDeleteWendy Wendy Wendy ... you have totally outdone yourself. What a gorgeous piece of art. Yes, a piece of art. Thank you for all the instructions also. And thank you for being such a great part of this great team and Hop.
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I can't wait to get back here after work to read the HOW TO... I love the card you created! THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteohhhh wow this is stunning!!!!! Such great details!
ReplyDeleteWOW stunning stepper card everything showcases the vintage image beautifully -fabulous waves and love the little embossed frame and how you trimmed the image unevenly-brilliant and thank you for the image
ReplyDeletecarol x
WOW! was my first reaction and after looking closer, MANY more Wow's, this is a Fabulous card Wendy, so glad you are part of the Hop Team.
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Thanks so much for inviting me Paulette. Your vintage images are FANTASTIC! I'm your new fan!
ReplyDeleteAny time and feel free to save the cutting and scoring diagram!
ReplyDeleteThank you Vicky!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Carol!
ReplyDeleteThank you Faith! I'm loving all of the talent displayed in this blog hop...and the fabulous freebie images too!
ReplyDeleteYour card is a work of art! I love the embossed swirls are a great touch, and I love the center frame too. Just so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Shelly!
ReplyDeleteWendy, I love, love, LOVE your step card and the additional image of the boy with the binoculars adds such whimsy to it ! Fabulous make. Gorgeous waves, too.
ReplyDeleteI just love this. The colours are so vintage and perfect for the fab image
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
ReplyDeleteOohhh what a gorgeous card. Really like the whole look of it and the waves are awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carla! Glad you liked it.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. Love how you highlighted one of the ladies in a frame.
ReplyDeleteWow! This center step card is the most beautiful one I have seen. Love it! Your image is terrific. Love the way you pulled out the one lady and put her in a frame. Thanks for the Create with TLC image. Edwina Brown
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm so glad you liked it!
ReplyDeleteWOW Wendy! Beautiful -thanks for sharing the freebie and the hop!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, love the vintage image.
ReplyDeleteAnytime! Glad you liked it!
ReplyDeleteAmazing creation!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heidi!
ReplyDeleteI love your card and that image and how are you highlighted the one woman with the frame and then you get even gave me instructions on how to do it with the video. You are amazing, thank you so very very much. You're wonderful and what a joy to visit your blog
ReplyDeleteOh! I'm so glad you liked it! Please come back and visit any time!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL card!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the image, love the design with fancy folds and embellishments!
Thank You for sharing, inspiring and the freebie :)
You're so welcome! Glad you liked it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Gorgeous, thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love It :)
Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOMG !!! Your work is so beautiful, i absolutely love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us all.
Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever use of the image! I like the step card design! Thanks for sharing and for taking part in Paulette's blog hop!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I enjoyed it. I love all the vintage images. I'm honored to be a part of such a talented group!
ReplyDeleteLovely work. Thank you for your inspiration on the blog hop and thank you for the lovely freebie.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret!
ReplyDeleteWow Wendy what a gorgeous creation you have crafted with Paulette's beautiful image. Just adore all the vintage elements you have added.
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Thank you! I love her vintage images. I'm so glad Hetty introduced me to her blog !
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love every beautiful detail! Thank you for the lovely image!
ReplyDeleteWow! Fab Job ! Gorgeous!
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