Craft Roulette Episode 267 | 4Bar Fun with Feathered Flair

I'm so excited to share my submission for Craft Roulette, Episode 267, hosted by the always-inspiring Mary Gunn with this week’s guest, Brennan Keane! This episode’s creative challenge brought together four fabulous parameters:

• Project: 4Bar Card (3 1/2" x 5")

• Colors: Craft Store

• Element: Sew(s)(ing)/Sewn

• Random: Stencil

These prompts got my wheels turning, and I’m thrilled with how my card turned out!

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🎨 My Creative Process

I started with a Crumb Cake card base — one of my go-to neutrals that fits perfectly within a natural, craft-store-inspired color palette. The 4Bar size (3.5" x 5") made for a sweet little canvas to build on.

For the Stencil element, I pulled out a Taylored Expressions stencil and softly blended Lost Lagoon ink across the background. This gave the card a subtle, textured look that set the tone without overpowering the design.

To meet the Sewing/Sewn requirement, I used a small square of Timeless Plaid designer series paper. The stitched pattern on the paper added that "sewn" element — without pulling out the sewing machine!

The star of the show is the adorable parrot from the new Feathered Fun stamp set. I colored this cheerful guy using Stampin’ Blends, giving him personality and a pop of color that complements the natural tones beautifully.

I also tucked in a vellum flower and a sentiment strip from my stash — perfect little details that made the card feel complete. To carry the design through, I stenciled a coordinating pattern on the inside of the card and the envelope, which really brought it all together with a touch of flair!

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🧵 Why I Love Craft Roulette

This weekly challenge always pushes me creatively and helps me dig into my stash in new ways. I love seeing how other crafters interpret the same parameters — the inspiration is endless!

If you haven’t tuned in yet, Craft Roulette airs Fridays at 7:10pm Central on YouTube. It’s such a fun, welcoming community and a great way to get your creativity flowing. 💛

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Thanks for stopping by to see my project! I’d love to hear what you think, and if you joined this week’s challenge, drop your link in the comments so I can check it out!

Happy crafting,
[Jean's Paper Jewels]

 

Abundant Beauty Stencils Birthday Card For Craft Roulette Episode #183

I made this card following the parameters set from Craft Roulette, Episode #183 featuring Amy Schrock as the guest. You can see it on YouTube HERE. I used the four Sunflower stencils from the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks set. It's a seven piece set that also has a Houndstooth, Fall Leaves, and Snowflake masks (stencils). The ink blended panel is embossed with one of the three Basics Embossing Folders. The sentiment from Go To Greetings is heat embossed on a label from the Countryside Corners Die Set.

These were the parameters:

    1. Project - Card With Ribbon

    2. Colors - Circus

    3. Element - September

    4. Random - Hand Cut

Card Measurements and Supplies:

Pecan Pie Base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored and folded at 4 1/4" (A2 Size)

Basic White Layer: 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"  

Basic White Inside Layer: 5 1/4" x 4"

Paper: Basic White, Pecan Pie

Ink: VersaMark, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Pecan Pie 

Stamps: Go To Greetings

Accessories:  Countryside Corners Dies, Basics Embossing Folder, White Embossing Powder, Stampin' Dimensionals

Craft Roulette airs every Friday evening at 6:30 Central Time on You Tube. You should check it out. It's a fun way to make us step outside our crafty boxes.

 

 

BUTTERFLIES & FLOWERS LAYERING DECORATIVE MASKS

Hello, and welcome! I used the new, upcoming Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks for today's cards. It is a set of 6 different masks for $10, and will be available for purchase January 4, 2022. I used two more of the set to create the background mats pictured, and will make them into cards later.

It's really much easier than I thought to use them. Just place the mask over Cardstock, fabric, or other material and add a little color! To hold the mask in place, use temporary adhesive or temporary tape, such as painter's tape. Use just a tiny bit of ink or paint-if you use too much, it will seep under the mask. To clean, wipe off with a baby wipe or rinse off. I used Sponge Daubers on the top card, and Blending Brushes on the second, and extra mats. You could also:

• Spritz using ink, chalk, or glimmer sprays

• Sponge using ink or paint

• Trace using markers

• Emboss using VersaMark Ink and embossing powders

• Add texture using embossing paste.

The sentiments on my cards came from the Special Moments Stamp Set. It will be FREE with $100 purchase (before tax & shipping), during Sale A Bration. This special campaign begins January 4, 2022, and runs through February 28, 2022. Choose a FREE Sale A Bration product with ever $50 or $100 you spend (before tax & shipping). 

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