For my cards today I revisited an old technique. Although I have used the Watercolor Wash technique many times it never fails to amaze me how pretty this technique is for card making.

Scroll down to the end of the post for step by step instructions and photos.

 When I coloured the flowers some were lighter in colour than others so I decided to make two different cards. This first one features Rose Red.

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Stamps: Growing Green (Wood 118758, Clear 120624)

Inks: Whisper White Craft (101731), Pretty in Pink Ink Refill (102295), Rose Red Ink Refill (102109), Rich Razzleberry Ink Refill (115664)

Paper: Subtles Textured Cardstock (121075), Shimmery White (101910)

Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335), Little Leaves (114511)

Punches: Scallop Trim Border (118402)

Other: Rose Red Seam Binding (121884) , White Embossing Powder (109132), Heat Tool (100005), Powder Pals (102197), Aqua Painter (103954)

 For this card, I used the darker flowers with Rich Razzleberry textured cardstock and ribbon.

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Stamps: Growing Green (Wood 118758, Clear 120624)

Inks: Whisper White Craft (101731), Pretty in Pink Ink Refill (102295), Rose Red Ink Refill (102109), Rich Razzleberry Ink Refill (115664)

Paper: Brights Textured Cardstock (121077), Shimmery White (101910)

Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335), Little Leaves (114511)

Punches: Scallop Trim Border (118402)

Other: Rich Razzleberry 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (119957) , White Embossing Powder (109132), Heat Tool (100005), Powder Pals (102197), Aqua Painter (103954) 

Heat emboss the flower from the Growing Green stamp set onto Shimmery White cardstock with Whisper White craft ink (or VersaMark) and white embossing powder.

 Spritz embossed cardstock generously with water. You should see puddles of water on the paper.

 Choose three or four ink refill colours. I used Pretty in Pink, Rose Red and Rich Razzleberry. Place a few drops or each colour onto a clear block or other surface and pick up the colour with an Aqua Painter. 

Use the Aqua Painter to add the first colour to the paper. 

 Add the other colours to the stamped images and allow to dry. A Heat Tool can be used to speed up the drying time.

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This card was made with the Smacking Acetate technique, a favourite of mine since it is fast and fun to make. And I get to scribble like a kid!

 
Please watch the video below to see how you can create colorful backgrounds using this technique. The card above uses glossy white cardstock with Marina Mist, Melon Mambo and Night of Navy markers. After the glossy cardstock was completely dry, I stamped the flowers and greeting from the Upsy Daisy stamp set in black StazOn ink directly onto the backround.  

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This Smacking Acetate Technique card was made with watercolor paper that has been heat embossed with VersaMark ink and clear embossing powder. The colours used are Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi and Night of Navy with the Growing Green stamp set. 

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The Dryer Sheet Technique is an oldie but a goodie. A simple way to dress up a card and make it unique.

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The colours I choose for this card are Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze and Sahara Sand.  The Baja Breeze/Not Quite Navy combination was recommended on the Color Coach and I added Sahara Sand as a neutral. The colours are vibrant without being too bright.

The greeting was stamped with VersaMark ink and embossed with white embossing powder.

The only embellishment I added to this card in addition to the Dryer Sheet Technique was embossing the Not Quite Navy cardstock with the Square Lattice embossing folder. 

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Stamps: Great Friend (113792)

Inks: Not Quite Navy (103008), Baja Breeze (111833), Sahara Sand (105208), VersaMark (102283)

Paper: Not Quite Navy (101722), Baja Breeze (111352), Sahara Sand (121043), Whisper White (100730)

Big Shot: Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976)

Other: Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (102023), Heat Tool (100005), White Embossing Powder (109132), Anywhere Glue Stick (104045), Dryer Sheet  

 Great Friend Stamp Set

$21.95, #113792, Set of 5

Page 122 of the Idea Book & Catalogue

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The Wiper Card. This has to be one of the easiest Fancy Fold cards to make. Two score lines on two same sized pieces of cardstock and the little wiper piece at the top and you are good to go.

Scroll down to watch the video and you will be making Wiper Cards in no time. (If you received this message by e-mail or in a blog reader, you may need to visit my blog to see the link.)

For this card, I used more new products from the Holiday Mini catalogue. This time the Holiday celebrated is Thanksgiving with a fall colour pallette. The Autumn Spice Specialty designer series paper has Cajun Craze, Old Olive, More Mustard and Early Espresso. Isn’t this paper great?

The stamp set is Day of Gratitude – a set of 7. I think the images in this set are beautiful and can be used well after Fall.

For this card, I stamped the large circular image and the greeting onto So Saffron cardstock with Early Espresso ink. I mounted the greeting onto a larger piece of Cajun Craze cardstock and the other image onto layers of Early Espresso and Cajun Craze. I inserted an Early Espresso brad into the center of the image.

I love the coordinating embellishments on this card. Early Espresso ribbon, brad and button. Don’t you love SU! products and the way they match?

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 A close up view of the Autumn Spice paper and the Early Espresso accents.

A greeting and small stamped image on the "wiper".

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Just this morning, I read an article stating that Ribbon Flowers are going to be a big trend in scrapboooking and rubber stamping this year. 

And this video shows you how to make your own! (If you received this message by e-mail or in a blog reader, you may need to visit my blog to see the link.)

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This box was made using the Fancy Favor die for the Big Shot. After cutting out the box from 12×12 Basic Black cardstock, I embossed it using the Square Lattice embossing folder also for the Big Shot. I did one section at a time lining up the folder so its outer edge fit into the side pleats of the Fancy Favor box. 

Next, I wrapped a length of the Basic Black 1-1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon around the bottom of the box and used a knot of Real Red satin ribbon to hold it in place.

The greeting piece was stamped with Basic Black ink onto Whisper White cardstock using the So Many Thanks a la carte stamp ($9.95, #120173,page 18). This stamped piece was then layered onto a larger piece of Basic Black cardstock and a second larger piece of Real Red cardstock. I added small rhinestones over the row of hearts on the stamped image to tie into the rhinestones on the ribbon flower.

Finally I added a Ribbon Flower that was made with a 1-1/4" circle of cardstock. See the video below for the Ribbon Flower instructions.

For the flower on the left, I used my heat tool to gently curl the ribbon before assembling the flower.

On the flower on the right, the ribbon was not heated.

Which is your favourite?

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What a creative way to use a circle punch together with an oval punch to make an adorable punched flower.

I saw this idea at Convention and couldn’t wait to try it myself. To make this flower, I used a 3/4" circle punch with the large oval punch. I also made petals using the small and wide oval punches with different sized circle punches and they all worked.

This card also uses the Sweet & Sour Specialty designer series paper. The colours of this paper are Rose Red and Pumpkin Pie. I used the Sweet & Sour paper for a layering piece on top of the Rose Red card and Whisper White and Pumpkin Pie layers as well as to create three of the six petals.

To cover the center of the punches I used a Pumpkin Pie button and then decided to follow through with more Pumpkin Pie and used the 1/4" grosgrain ribbon.

And, guess what? No stamping required.

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Punch a circle from cardstock.
 

Position the oval punch over the circle you punched previously and punch again.

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Paper: Sweet & Sour Specialty DSP (117390), Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Punches: 3/4" Circle (119873), Large Oval (119855)

Other: Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109030), Brights Designer Buttons (119747) 

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Today’s Technique Tuesday video features the Stained Glass technique.

Scroll down to watch the video and to see a second card sample. (If you received this message by e-mail or in a blog reader, you may need to visit my blog to see the link.)

For this first card, I used Baja Breeze and Wild Wasabi reinkers. As the colour in the reinker is so concentrated, it often dries darker than the cardstock colour. So, for this card, I used Marina Mist cardstock instead of Baja Breeze.

If you are finding the reinkers are too intense and the colour is darker than you would like, try diluting the reinker with a little bit of water before applying to the Crystal Efffects.

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Stamps: Just Believe

Inks: Black StazOn, Refills: Baja Breeze, Wild Wasabi

Paper: Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, Basic Black 

Other: Marina Mist 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Crystal Effects, Window Sheets 

This second card also uses the Stained Glass technique but I used more drops of reinker to almost fill the window sheet.

Which is your favourite? Please leave a comment and let me know.   
 

Stamps: Just Believe

Inks: Black StazOn, Refills: Real Red, Regal Rose, Daffodil Delight

Paper: Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Basic Black 

Punches: Word Window, Modern Label

Other: Basic Black 5/8" Satin, Neutrals Brads, Crystal Effects, Window Sheets    

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This technique is a great way to to create the look of dominoes on your cards and projects. Actual dominoes are heavy to use and can be hard to find inexpensively but with the Faux Domino technique you can have the look without the effort.

See the step by step instructions below.

For this card, I paired Cherry Cobbler with Pink Pirouette. I like these two colours together. For more of a contrast, I added Basic Black brads and ribbon. After stamping the greeting, I punched it with the 1" circle punch and layered it onto a 1-1/4" punched circle of Basic Black cardstock.

To create a shiny finish, the dominoes can be emboss with clear embossing powder.

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Stamps: Elements of Style ($24.95 Clear, $33.95 Wood, Set of 5, Page 133 of the Catalogue)

Inks: Basic Black

Paper: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

Punches:  3/16" Corner Small, 1" Circle Small, 1/4" Circle Medium

Other: Neutrals Brads, Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon 

 Stamp image onto 3-3/4" x 4" piece of cardstock.

Cut cardstock in half along the 4" side.

Cardstock will measure 3-3/4" x 2".

Next, cut cardstock into 3 pieces by cutting at 1-1/4" and 2-1/2".

Repeat with other piece of cardstock.

Each piece will measure 2" x 1-1/4".

With the 3/16" corner punch, round the corners on each piece. 

 3/16" Corner Punch Small

  $9.75, #119871

Page 201 (#20) of the Idea Book & Catalogue

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