Welcome to the Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop for February 2025! Each month, our team of talented creators from across Canada shares projects designed to inspire you. This month, we’re featuring projects made with products from the January – April 2025 Mini Catalogue, and I can’t wait to show you my creation!
My Card: A Soft & Elegant Blend with Cupcake Accents
For this month’s project, I played with Coastal Cabana, Night of Navy, and Petunia Pop inks to create a smooth blended colour strip using blending brushes. This was done on a 4” x 5-1/4” Basic White cardstock panel, adding a soft and elegant ombré effect.
I kept the sentiment bold by heat embossing it in white on Black cardstock using Versamark and white embossing powder. Then, I carefully fussy cut around it to give it a custom look.
The adorable cupcakes were stamped in Fresh Freesia, but I wanted to add some extra detail, so I re-inked the bottom with Versamark and gold heat-embossed the cupcake liners for a touch of shimmer. These were also fussy cut to add dimension.
To bring the card together, I arranged the cupcakes and sentiment onto my blended background and adhered them using Mini Dimensionals for a layered effect. The entire panel was then glued to a Coastal Cabana card base for a fresh, cohesive look. For a finishing touch, I embellished with Two-Tone Sparkle Gems to add just the right amount of sparkle!
The With You In Mind stamp set and Two-toned Sparkle Gems used on this card are from the January – April 2025 Mini Catalogue, which our entire blog hop is featuring this month!
Tips for Success
- Blending for a Smooth Finish: Use light, circular motions with your blending brushes and build up color gradually for a seamless gradient effect.
- Using a Glass Mat & Painter’s Tape for Clean Edges: Secure your cardstock to a glass mat with painter’s tape, using the grid lines to ensure straight and even edges while blending.
- Heat Embossing for Extra Detail: To add extra dimension, try heat embossing elements like sentiments or small details on stamped images for a polished look.
- Fussy Cutting Like a Pro: Move the paper rather than the scissors for smoother cuts and avoid jagged edges.
Ready to See More?
I hope this project inspires you to get creative with Mini Catalogue products! Be sure to check out the rest of the Coast to Coast Blog Hop for more amazing ideas from my fellow creators. Click the links below to continue hopping and discover even more inspiration!
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Although we’re not specifically featuring Sale-A-Bration items in this hop, don’t forget that the fantastic Sale-A-Bration promotion is on until February 28, 2025! With every $75 order (before tax and shipping), you can earn free exclusive products—so now is the perfect time to stock up on your favorites!
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Here is a list of supplies needed to create these card.
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