613 Avenue Create Monochromatic project

I decided to work on a monochromatic card as my submission to 613 Avenue Create.  I think I have chosen the AG option every other time so here it is.  I am actually so happy with the finished product, the neat border on the stenciled panel looks so nice, the colors are some of my favorites out of the many many different Inks I have (i love buying ink pads and it drives my sweet hubby crazy, lol)  This card turned out so good that I just know 2025 is going to go the same way, great!!  Well at least I am hoping it is great for everyone all over the world.  I hope everyone got everything they asked santa for for christmas and that new years eve and day were amazing for everyone!!  I cannot wait to see all of the talented designers and their beautiful projects I get the pleasure of seeing here at 613 Avenue Create every month.  There are so many talented paper crafters out there that I am always humbled and honored to be a part of such an amazing group of ladies and gentlemen.  I believe that paper crafters are very special people, we tend to be kind to people, try to be helpful if anyone needs help and are great at taking newcomers under our wings instead of eating them alive.  I have found nothing but a welcoming, supportive, beautiful group of people!! Ok rant over, sorry.  Products used listed below:

Neenah solar white 100 lb 8 1/2 x 11 card stock (cut and scored into A2 top fold card)

neenah solar white 80 lb panel 3 3/4 x 5 (give or take a little)

stampin up pool party cardstock panel 4 x 5 1/4 mat

inks- Gina K- Sea glass, turquoise sea, tranquil teal and stormy sky

simon says stamps- opal pawsitively dazzling gems

sentiment from simon says stamp- freah air fall flowers

 

GCFAOS- Goodbye 2024,Hello 2025!! I have waited patiently for you!!

I was a bit late getting my project in this time but I hope its at least an OK card.  I have had this retired dsp from stampin up for quite some time and thought what better time than new years to use the sheet with the fireworks.  I cannot remember the name of the dsp but its a rather large pack with what appears to be every holiday and celebration you can think of covered.  Its a rather fun pack of paper with literally endless uses.  I thougt it would be nice ink blended to look like a night sky with sparkly embossing powder around the fireworks to give it a little sparkle and dimension.  You cannot see it great in the picture but this embossing powder is really quite shiny.  Of course I wanted the resist of the embossing there when I blended the panel so the fireworks would still stand out!  I hope eeveryone had a very merry christmas and have an even better new year!!  I only wish great things for everyone in 2025, I know 2024 has been extremely hard for alot of people and I pray for everyone 2025 to be the best year ever (I have a feeling its going to be amazing!!)

Products used:

Patterned  Paper  4 x 5 1/4 inch panel- Stampin up- Retired (unsure of name)

Neenah solar white 100 lb top fold base (8 1/2 x 11 sheet cut in half at 4 1/4 inches and scored @ 5 1/2"

Tonic embossing marker

Simon says stamp- detail sparkle powder

Tim Holtz Distress oxide inks- uncharted mariner, chipped sapphire and blueprint sketch blended with 

scrapbook.com large blending brush (these blend any ink flawlessly and the large size gets large

areas blended quickly).

Spellbinders rose gold glitter cardstock

Memory box glossy black card stock

Die from crafters companion (cannot remember name at time of posting)