Apr 8, 2010 | Tutorials and Techniques |
This card didn’t use a single stamp. Not one!
So how did I create a card without stamps? I used one of my favourite decor stencil sets from Stampin’ Up’s Definitely Decorative line of wall vinyl and stencils. If you haven’t looked at these catalogues recently, you should! Click here for the Definitely Decorative catalogue and click here for the 2010 Insert with even more great products and home decor ideas.
Elegant Trio is a set of 3 stencils all sized for cards as well as other home decor projects. And priced at only $12.95 the possibilities for creating with this set are endless.
See my instructions below for using the stencil to create the main image on this vintage looking card. After making the image with the stencil, I layered the watercolor paper onto a piece of Flock Together designer series paper in Certainly Celery. I added two ribbon corners using Certainly Celery satin ribbon and Very Vanilla narrow grosgrain. Three small vanilla halfback pearls were added from the Pretties Kit with mini glue dots to add another element to the card. Finally, I adhered the stencilled image to a Certainly Celery card with stampin dimensionals. Please leave a comment if you like this card or have any questions.
Ink up the stencil by applying the Soft Suede ink directly from the ink pad. You can’t really see it in the picture but there is alot of ink on the stencil. Next, generously spritz the stencil with water. Carefully, press the stencil onto the watercolour paper. And here is the trick: use your finger to work the stencil onto the paper. There should be no air bubbles under the stencil.
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Ink: Soft Suede
Paper: Watercolor Paper $9.25, #105019 Page 158, Certainly Celery, Flock Together DSP
Other: Elegant Trio Decor Stencils, Certainly Celery Satin Ribbon, Very Vanilla 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon, Pretties Kit, Mini Glue Dots,Stampin’ Dimensionals, Spray Bottle
Elegant Trio Decor Stencils
$12.95, #008262, Set of 3
Page 11 of the Definitely Decorative 2010 Insert
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Apr 7, 2010 | Uncategorized |
I needed a quick card today and this was it.
I inked the Fine Flourish stamp with Melon Mambo ink and then inked the edges of the stamp a second time with Rich Razzlebery ink. After huffing on the stamp to remoisten, I stamped onto Whisper White cardstock. Next, I added some layers of textured cardstock and also a small white grommet. After cutting out the center of cardstock from the middle of the grommet, I inserted a length of Rich Razzleberry ribbon and knotted it to finsh. Now, that really is quick and easy, isn’t it?
Stampin’ Up! has just announced a Color Renovation starting with the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue in July. Some colours will be retiring, some In Colors are returning and 5 new colours will be added.
Good news! If you are a fan of Melon Mambo and Rich Razzleberry, they have been added to the new color collections. This means that you do not have to say goodbye to these great colours in June because they will be sticking around. And you if have held off ordering them because you didn’t want to fall in love and have them retire, go ahead. Now you can purchase these colours knowing they will be around for a long time.
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Stamps: Fine Flourish – $12.95, #115709, page 42 of the Occasions Mini catalogue
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo
Paper: In Color Textured Cardstock – $14.50, #115719, 36 sheets, Whisper White
Other: Basic Small Grommets, Rich Razzleberry 1/2″ Polka-Dot Ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Don’t think it, ink it!
Apr 6, 2010 | Tutorials and Techniques |
Today’s rubber stamping technique is called Joseph’s Coat. The technique gets its name from Joseph’s coat of many colours in the bible.
Here I used Rose Red, Regal Rose and Pretty in Pink inks to create the background that will show through the Basic Brown ink on top. For cardstock I used Chocolate Chip and Pretty in Pink in keeping with the ink colours. The greeting is stamped onto Very Vanilla cardstock to match the vanilla in the 1-1/4″ striped Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon. Lastly, I made a center for the Medallion stamp set with a 5/8″ Chocolate Chip jumbo brad and attached to it the center of a Pretty in Pink epoxy brad. I carefully loosened the center of the epoxy brad with my fingernail.
This technique is a bit of a lengthy one but you do not need to rush any of the steps and the finished projects are a wow.
Make a coloured background on glossy white cardstock.
Here I used direct to paper but you could also use a brayer or sponge to create the background. Let the inks dry.
Next, use an embossing buddy to eliminate static. With VersaMark ink, I inked up the Medallion stamp and stamped onto my background piece. After covering the stamped image with clear embossing powder, I heat embossed and allowed the image to cool.
Using a brayer, cover background piece completely with a dark ink.
Although black is used most commonly, I also like to use Night of Navy, Basic Gray and Chocolate Chip inks to create different looks.
When brayering, it is important to continue adding colour until the paper is completely covered and there are no lines showing from the brayer. It may help to go in different directions with the brayer. Let ink dry completely.
If you do not own a brayer, a sponge will also work but it will take more effort and you may need to let the layers dry before adding more ink.
With a tissue or soft cloth, wipe excess ink from stamped image.
Since the image was embossed with clear embossing powder, the ink cannot absorb into the paper where it is embossed and will not dry. This final step allows the colours in the background to show through.
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Apr 5, 2010 | Promotions |
This mini stair step card is soo cute!
And once you see how simple it is to make, you won’t be able to stop making these cards.
For this card, you will need the following cardstock pieces:
- Certainly Celery 3-1/4” x 6”
- Bashful Blue 2-1/4” x 2-1/4”
- Pretty in Pink 2” x 2”
- Lavender Lace 1-3/4” x 1-3/4”
- Whisper White 2” x 2”, 1-3/4” x 1-3/4”, 1-1/2” x 1-1/2”, 3/4” x 8-1/2”
- Certainly Celery DSP 5/8” x 8-1/2”
Score the Certainly Celery cardstock at 1″, 2”, 3”, 4” and 5”.
Stamp the flower images onto corresponding sized square of Whisper White cardstock. I don’t usually reach for my Stamp-a-ma-jig but I do recommend it with this set.
Layer the Whisper White squares onto the coloured cardstock squares.
Adhere smallest square to first scored “mountain peak”. Add middle square to second peak and largest square to last peak.
Create belly band from Whisper White cardstock and Certainly Celery DSP. Add ribbon to finish.
And the Greenhouse Garden set is on sale during April. It is 20% off the regular price, now only $27.96. If you like floral stamp sets, Greenhouse Garden needs to be in your collection.
I hope you had a great Easter. In addition to Easter, my kids had Spring Break last week as well. So, I took a few days off to spend time with my family. We went to see Alice in Wonderland 3D and I really liked it. We went shopping at West Edmonton Mall, spent time with family and friends and we just spent time together at home. I love being a Stampin’ up! demonstrator and setting my own hours. Since I took time off last week, I promise to post every day this week! So keep coming back to my blog for more cards and project ideas.
Two Step Into Spring Promotion
Get 20% off selected springtime sets from the Idea Book and Catalogue until April 30th. No additional purchase required.
Or, purchase Awash with Flowers a sneak peek set from the 2010-2011 catalogue – Clear $36.95, #120549 or Wood, $52.95, #117062. Plus, receive four weekly project sheets free as a gift from me (a $12.95 value) with the purchase of Awash with Flowers.
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Stamps: Greenhouse Garden – Now $27.96, Regular $34.95, #113824, Page 94 of the Idea Book & Catalogue
Ink: Night of Navy, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink, Lavender Lace
Paper: Certainly Celery Designer Series Paper, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink, Lavender Lace, Whisper White
Other: Whisper White 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Don’t think it, ink it!
