Blended & Etched

Try this quick and easy technique to give your card a bit of a wow factor. This is usually done in black and white, but I decided to give mine an extra boost of pizzazz with a bit of color. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Blended Seasons

Paper:

   Tempting Turquoise A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:

   Blushing Bride

   Daffodil Delight

   Old Olive

Micron 01 Pens/Ultra-Fine Markers:

   Red

   Green

Technique:

   Stamp Etching

Accessories:

   Pop-Up Stickers

   Adhesive

I followed the tutorial found at SCS for Stamp Etching. Check out the tutorial with full instructions, pictures, and a short video.

First, I stamped the image and sentiment, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink on a Basic White panel.

I then used the Red Micron 01 pen and etched the flowers.

Next, I etched the leaves, using a Micron 01 Green pen.

I then colored in a couple of small areas with the Blushing Bride, Daffodil Delight, and Old Olive markers.

Next, I adhered the panel onto a Basic Black matte and then added it to a Tempting Turquoise card front.

Lastly, I placed three pop-up stickers on the front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Hippest Waterfall

Watch a person's face light up as they pull on the twine to reveal how these happy hippos dance in celebration. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Hippest Hippos

Paper:

   Sahara Sand 5-1/4 x 8 score @ 4", 1-7/8" Sq. (4)

   Berry Burst 5-1/2 x 4-1/4, 3/4 x 4

   Purple 9 x 2 scored @ 2", 2-3/4", 3-1/2", 4-1/4"

   Daffodil Delight 2" Sq.

   Only Orange 2" Sq.

   Bermuda Bay 2" Sq.

   Melon Mambo 2" Sq.

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:

   Personal Choice

Technique:

   Waterfall

Accessories:

   Eyelets (3)

   Baker's Twine

   Adhesive

I followed the steps at SCS Tutorials for the Waterfall Card. They do an excellent explanation with pictures for you to follow along.

First, I randomly stamped all the hippos on the Sahara Sand card front, using Tuxedo Black Memento.

I then stamped a different hippo on each of the 1-7/8" Sahara Sand squares and colored them, using various markers.

Next, I adhered the Sahara Sand squares to a colored 2" square and laid them out on my table in the order I wanted them to appear on the card.

I scored the long purple piece and adhered the squares onto it, keeping them in order. Note that only the top of the square is attached to the strip.

Next, I placed this strip on the card front to see where I should attach the Berry Burst strip. I did not adhere the hippos yet. You want to make sure the strip is somewhat in the center of the card. I removed the strip and attached the Berry Burst strip to the card front only, using two eyelets.

I then adhered the strip permanently onto the Berry Burst strip as shown in the instructions from the link above.

Lastly, I added an eyelet at the bottom of the strip and threaded some twine for pulling the waterfall card down. I left the inside blank for a handwritten message to be added when it is given.

Here are the pictures of the rest of the squares:

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Side by Side

I decided to use two little birds to spread the congratulatory news for an occasion. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Winterly Tree Tops

   Lovely & Sweet

Paper:

   Blackberry Bliss A-2

   Basic White 4-1/4" Sq., 3-3/4 x 5/8, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Crumb Cake 3-1/2 x 4

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Mossy Meadow

Blends/Markers:

   Cherry Cobbler

   Pale Papaya

   Crumb Cake

   Daffodil Delight

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Winterly Tree Tops Dies

   Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearls

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped, die cut, and colored the birds on the Basic White square. I stamped them using Tuxedo Black Memento and then die cut them. I used Cherry Cobbler on the berries, Pale Papaya for the birds, Crumb Cake on the tree limb, and Daffodil Delight for the bird accents and beaks.

I then adhered the birds to the Crumb Cake piece, using dimensionals.

Next, I stamped the sentiment, using Mossy Meadow, and attached it to the top of the Crumb Cake piece, using glue dots.

I then added this panel to the center of the Blackberry Bliss card front, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a few Flat Pearls and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card, using a bit of liquid adhesive.

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Bluebirds

Create a background, using the negative from the Winterly Tree Tops Dies. So, when you use the Winterly Tree Tops Die Cut to create a background, be sure to hold on to the negative piece to create this beautiful background. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Winterly Tree Tops

   Something Fancy

Paper:

   Mossy Meadow A-2

   Basic White 3-5/8 x 5-1/8, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Negative of Winterly Tree Tops Die

   Smoky Slate 3-1/2" Sq.

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Mossy Meadow

Watercolor Pencils:

   Crushed Curry

   Coastal Cabana

   Cajun Craze

Technique:

   Blending Brush

   Die Cutting

   Punching

Accessories:

   Winterly Tree Tops Dies

   Blending Brush

   Artisan Label Punch

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I placed a glue dot in the center of the negative piece and aligned it onto the Basic White panel.

I then heavily blended Mossy Meadow ink all around it, using a Blending Brush. Keep the negative still and in place.

Next, carefully turn the negative piece 180 degrees and continue to blend Mossy Meadow on all four sides. Do NOT add any more ink to your brush. This will give you the two tones of Mossy Meadow. I did have to lift the negative up from the panel and reposition it so that it aligned perfectly.

I then stamped the birds on the Smoky Slate square and die cut them. 

Next, I colored the birds, using the watercolor pencils. I used the Cajun Craze on the beak of the birds, the Coastal Cabana was used on the wings and accents on the birds, and the Crushed Curry was used to color the berries.

I then adhered the Basic White panel onto the Mossy Meadow card front, and attached the birds to the center of the panel, using glue dots.

Next, I stamped and punched the sentiment, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink and the Artisan Label Punch.

Lastly, I attached the sentiment, using dimensionals and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Rain Tree

Create an interesting watercolor background, using this technique. Just allow a few water droplets to fall on your watercolored panel and let it work on its own. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Rooted in Nature

Paper:

   Almost Amethyst A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Watercolor 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Soft Sky

   Almost Amethyst

   River Rock

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Watercolor

Accessories:

   Water Painters/Aqua Painters

   MISTI/Stamparatus/Stamp-a-ma-jig

   Adhesive

First, I watercolored the background, using Soft Sky on top, Almost Amethyst in the center, and River Rock on the bottom.

I then randomly let water droplets fall on the panel. A few ran down the panel, creating an elongated splotch. Oops.

Next, I let the panel dry completely. 

I then used my Stamparatus to stamp my image and sentiment on the panel. It is not necessary, but I wanted to make sure I would get a nice dark image.

Next, I adhered the panel onto a Basic Black matte and then added it to an Almost Amethyst card front.

Lastly, I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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In the Moment

 Do you get a summer vacation? What do you do? 

Stamps:

   By My Side

   In the Trees

   Special Moments

Paper:

   Soft Sky A-2

   Basic White 3-1/4 x 4, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Neutrals DSP 2 x 4

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Garden Green

   Kiwi Kiss

   Soft Sky

Markers:

   Blushing Bride

   Soft Sea Foam

   Pear Pizzazz

   Old Olive

   Crumb Cake

   Gray Granite

   Soft Suede

   Pink Pirouette

Technique:

   Blending Brushes/ Sponging

Accessories:

   Blending Brushes/Sponges

   Adhesive

First, I brushed the top of the smaller Basic White panel with Soft Sky ink, and the bottom with a bit of Kiwi Kiss.

I then stamped all of the images as shown above, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. I began with the tree and then the sentiment, dog, boy, and lastly the birds on the top right.

Next, I added blades of grass with Garden Green.

I then colored in all of the images, using the following markers: Blushing Bride for the dog's nose, Soft Sea Foam for the boy's shirt, Pear Pizzazz for the boy's shorts, Old Olive for the tree leaves, Crumb Cake for the dog, Gray Granite for the boy's hair, Soft Suede for the tree trunk, branches, boy's shoes, and dog's paws, and Pink Pirouette for the boy's skin.

Next, I adhered the panel to the top of the Soft Sky card front, and added the Neutrals DSP panel below it.

Lastly, I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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At the Beach

Write any sentiment you need across this lovely blue sky. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Oceanfront

   Charming Sentiments

Paper:

   Gray Granite A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Balmy Blue

   Brilliant Blue

   Pecan Pie

   Early Espresso

   Gray Granite

   Shaded Spruce

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Pebbles Enamel Shapes

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sky, using Balmy Blue ink.

I then stamped the water with Brilliant Blue.

Next, I stamped the beach, using Pecan Pie.

I then stamped the rocks with Gray Granite.

Next, I stamped the grains of sand, using Early Espresso.

I then added a few grasses, using Shaded Spruce.

Next, I adhered the panel onto a Basic Black matte and then adhered it to the Gray Granite card front.

Lastly, I added a few Pebbles Enamel Shapes and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Tempting You

Use alcohol inks to create a unique background. You can easily use a straw or compressed air to spread the inks across your glossy paper. As you can see, I used a straw, which left the Wild Plum rather dark. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   I Like You

Paper:

   Tempting Turquoise A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Glossy White 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Alcohol Inks:

   Stream

   Butterscotch

   Wild Plum

Technique:

   Blow Art

Accessories:

   Straw

   Adhesive

First, I added a drop of alcohol ink to the Glossy White panel.

I then used a straw to blow the ink across the panel. 

Next, I repeated these two steps, adding a drop at a time, varying the colors on the panel, until it was covered.

I then set it aside to dry for a minute. It does not take long at all.

Next, I stamped a sentiment on the bottom left of the panel.

I then stamped the florals on the rest of the card.

Next, I adhered it to a Basic Black matte, and then onto the Tempting Turquoise card front.

Lastly, I added a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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