Monday, March 20, 2017

Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial

Hello everyone! Spring is here, and we had lovely weather yesterday. Right now, a tiny bit of snow is falling, but I hope it won't be more than that. This week at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog, we have a Layer It Up theme. 



Don't miss our guest designer Linda Kunsman and the pretty projects that she made this week.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

I love creating with lots of layers, and for this accordion Easter card, I used layers of paint, stamping, heat embossing, texture paste and cheese cloth. At first glance, it might not look particularly layered, but that is one of the wonders of layers, they can add texture and interest, even when you don't spot the singular layers themselves. I used newly released Simon Says Stamp New Beginnings dies and stamps. If you don't want to make an accordion card, each of the panels can become an Easter, or spring, card on its own. 

If you look closely at the photo above, you'll spot a stone behind the first panel. It was windy when I took these photos and the accordion kept attempting to escape by flying away.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

I used Spring Seeds and More Spring Flowers with their coordinating dies. These stamps are really sweet.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

To create my eggs, I used Tim Holtz Stitched Ovals and die cut them from Mixed Media Heavystock cardstock. The die embosses a border, giving you an instant layer.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

Two of the eggs were die cut with the SSS Oval of Flowers and Floral Dot Collage dies. I ended up not using the one to the right, but only decided that right at the end. When die cutting, use the Sizzix Magnetic Platform to make sure the die stays in place.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

Coat them with gesso.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

Paint with Distress Paints and before the paint is completely dry, rub some of it off with a paper towel.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

The eggs were stamped with the You Matter stamp using coordinating tones of Archival Ink.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

I added Enamel Accents to the flowers of the yellow egg - this is the egg I ended up not using. I might use it on a card later on.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

Add one more layer by white embossing grasses and leaves from the More Spring Flowers set.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

Finally, I added one more layer with stencils and texture paste. I mixed a little white paint into the paste first, because the paste sometimes soaks up colored Archival Ink and I wanted to make it more opaque so that the ink wouldn't show.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

All four images from Spring Seeds were stamped on the smooth side of Ranger's watercolor paper. Next, I used the coordinating dies to cut them out.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

The images were watercolored with Distress Inks. Smear the inks on a craft sheet, mist with water and pick up with a paint brush.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

I taped a strip of cardstock along the back of the eggs to keep them together. Since oval shapes don't stand up very easily, I also gave the eggs supporting feet at the back.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

I tore some cheese cloth and placed between the images and the background. I also stamped, colored and die cut strands of grass from the More Spring Flowers set. Here you see the accordion folded up.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

If you look closely, you can see the layers of the faux-stitched edges, paint, stamping, paste and cloth.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

And below the images, you'll find the white embossing. You could also pick either texture paste of white embossing.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

This cute bunny stamp is my favourite. Stamp sentiments in the space provided.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

Texture paste is very efficient when it comes to adding a layered feeling to a project.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

I die cut a vellum egg and glued it behind the flower egg. You could also turn it into a shaker.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

The word was die cut from watercolor paper and painted with Cracked Pistachio.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

I like texture paste rose showing at the top of this panel.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

The last panel features this pretty and delicate image. If you use a different sentiment, it can work many different themes. The flowers and leaves are so pretty.

Layers of ink - Easter Egg Accordion Tutorial by Anna-Karin

I really hope you will join us in our Layer It Up challenge. As every week, you have a chance to win a $50 gift voucher from Simon Says Stamp. You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.


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Thank you so much for visiting today!!

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

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19 comments:

  1. What a great idea, Anna-Karin. I love the accordion card you created with the Simon stamp and die set. Love the texture on each panel too.

    Cathie ♥

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  2. a perfectly layered and delightful accordion card! Love the watercolored images you chose to use along with the springtime colors too.

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  3. A fun, pretty accordion card!!!! Wonderful!!!

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  4. This is such a fun and delightful creation, Anna-Karin. Love the beautiful colors and all the layered embellishments are awesome! :)

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  5. Such a pretty,pastel card. I love the stamps you used, soooo cute. And the colors look so Eastery(word?). The stencils you used are gorgeous, too.

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  6. Wow, wow, wow! What a beautiful accordion book and I love how you used so many Simon products so skillfully! This project has a lovely delicate vintage feel and reminds me of the sugar eggs I used to love looking at that my grandma would make. There is a nostalgic feel to your project that brought to mind a lot of happy memories! Kudos to you for making another lovely creation!

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  7. Wow! The dies are so perfectly matched! I didn't realize that. Great eggs! I love them all. Hugs, Marzena

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  8. Such a sweet (sorry, unintended!) creation - your Easter eggs are adorable.
    Alison x

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  9. aww this is just sooo CUTE!! I love the easter/spring images and the colours and whole design. of this is gorgeous!! LOVE it :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  10. WOW Anna-Karin, this is amazing! I absolutely LOVE those stamps and dies!

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  11. What a sweet Easter display, Anna-Karin! Love the soft colors and sweet images. I just saw "our" bunny going around the house this morning! hugs, Maura

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  12. Oh Anna Karin your accordion egg is adorable! I love the colours and the texture with the sweet little images all coloured in so pretty. Looks like a spring display for sure. Hoping we get nice weather soon. We have a blizzard thundering around our home tonight after watching the robins and red wing blackbirds visit around our yard all afternoon. Spring seems to be so mixed up!
    Thank you for sharing your beautiful work! :)

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  13. This is absolutely adorable, Anna-Karin! I love the shape, the patterns and the colors! :)
    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp

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  14. Anna-Karin you have an extraordinary creative mind! You never disappoint me! Every week your projects are fabulous and full of wonderful details and techniques! thanks for sharing with us! BArbara

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  15. What a great idea and such a fun project...this is just adorable Anna-Karin and I love your use of patterns and colours! :)

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  16. Love these spring-easter eggs and how you decorated them Anna-Karin.

    Xx

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  17. wow what a fabulous accordion card with so much texture and beautiful details...hugs kath xxx

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  18. Each egg is so special. I think my wishlist just got longer!

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  19. These are so cute, Anna-Karin! Love all the layering elements and they are perfect for Easter that is just around the corner. Hugs, Sandra

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