Somewhere Over the Rainbow

I'm using the title of one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite movies for my blog title today because I just bought a new raindow die set from Sizzix and have cut about a bazillion rainbows. I bought this die set because Sizzix is giving $10 from the purchase price to Feeding America. I love when just purchasing something crafty can do some good in the world.

For my first rainbow card, I used glitter paper and a background I created with the Viviva Colorsheets I was sent to try out. They are so vibrant and saturated, I only used a little of each color for this panel and got amazing results. 

For this second rainbow, I die cut the rainbow from rainbow striped paper from Lawn Fawn and then inlaid the solid colors. I added sequins and mini rainbow clay pieces from Kat Scrappiness.

For the final card today, I tried a shaker card again...I am rubbish at these cards, no matter how many videos I watch or how many I try. I think I am just incapable of pulling together the elements. Either the bits stick to my foam tape or—like this card—I don't put enough foam tape to make the card panel sit flat (see how the top portion is kind of bent down). 

I think the purple one is my favorite, but I'm certain I'll be making more rainbows in the future.

Happy Friday,

Chark

Last Weekend Before School

Panic! Everyone try to get some fun in! BBQ? Pool? Late-night Movie? We'll be headed to the the beach, enjoying the sun. 

In the meantime, here's a little cooling action for you. I'm still testing out my Sizzix snowflakes and this time, I did an impression with one on gold paper, instead of cutting through it. If you have an embossing pad you can use that or you can make your plate a little shorter so there's less pressure and the die won't cut.

I layered it with a wooden heart and a doily. It goes on a kraft gift bag, because I love kraft and gold and white together.

Here's a close-up so you can see the shine a bit on the snowflake.

This was so fast to make and might be nice for a little holiday gift card for a teacher or friend...just to dress it up a bit. 

Happy Last Weekend Before (our) School,
Chark