Sheltering

Create your own background stamp with some markers, a clear block, and a bit of water. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Sheltering Tree

Paper:

   Crushed Curry A-2

   Mossy Meadow 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Watercolor 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:

   Crushed Curry

   Mossy Meadow

   Pacific Point

Technique:

   Clear Block Watercolor

Accessories:

   Clear Block "D"

   Water Mister

   Adhesive

First, I colored my block using markers.

I then misted it with a bit of water. 

Next, I stamped my watercolor panel and allowed a few seconds for the ink to soak into the paper.

Once dry, (less than a minute) I stamped my image and sentiment.

I adhered the panel to the Mossy Meadow panel and then onto the card front.

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

You can easily add embellishments of your choice or change the sentiment to suit your current need.

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Corner Camp

 Watercolor using a clear block and become an artist instantly! Simply add ink to a clear block with a marker. Spray a bit of water. Stamp your cardstock. Let it dry. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Campology

   Queen Anne's Lace

Paper:

   Highland Heather A-2

   Granny Apple Green 5-1/4 x 4

   Pineapple Punch 3-1/2 x 4 

   Whisper White 3-1/4 x 3-3/4, 1/2 x 2-1/2, 5-1/4 x 4 

Ink:

   Mossy Meadow

Markers:

   Pineapple Punch

   Highland Heather

   Granny Apple Green

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

   Clear Block "E" Stamping 

   Punching

Accessories:

   Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder

   Banners Pick a Punch

   5/8" Jute Ribbon

   Antique Corners & Sliders Elements

   Tear & Tape Adhesive

   Glue Dots

   Stampin' Seal +

I began with the 3-1/4 x 3-3/4" Whisper White panel. Using my markers, I colored the "E" clear block: Pineapple Punch, Highland Heather, and Granny Apple Green.

I sprayed the block and my white panel with water.

I stamped the panel with the clear block. I held it in place for a bit while the ink transferred to the panel.

I then set it aside to dry.

Next, I dry embossed the Granny Apple Green panel using the Tasteful Textile 3D embossing folder.

I adhered some Jute Ribbon to the bottom of the panel. I did wrap it to the back and adhered it. Next time, I will just cut a strip for the front: 4".

I then grabbed the 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch strip and punched the left side of the tag using the banners pick a punch. 

I then stamped my sentiment, and finished the tag by punching the right side of the tag. 

I adhered this panel onto the card front.

I then stamped on my dry watercolor panel, using the trees from the Campology stamp set and my Mossy Meadow ink. This is a great group of trees. I adhered this panel onto the Pineapple Punch panel.

This was then added to the upper part of the Granny Apple Green embossed panel.

Lastly, I added the photo corners with glue dots, and the Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

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Silhouette Birthday

 This background is made using a simple, but amazing watercolor technique. If you have an acrylic clear block, markers, and a water mister, you are good to go. Do you like it? I like the blurry look. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Wetlands

   Serene Silhouettes

Paper:

   Crumb Cake A-2

   Tempting Turquoise 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic Black 3-1/2 x 4-1/2

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

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:

   Tempting Turquoise

   Green Galore

   Crumb Cake

Technique:

   Watercolor - Acrylic Clear Block

Accessories:

   Acrylic Clear Block "E"

   Water Mister

First, I colored my acrylic clear block with my markers. Tempting Turquoise on the top, Green Galore in the middle, and Crumb Cake on the bottom.

I then sprayed the block with my water mister, keeping the block level.

I then placed it onto my Whisper White panel. I left it there for a few seconds to allow the paper to soak up the ink.

I then carefully, lifted my block and set the panel aside to dry. I wiped my clear block clean.

Once the panel was dry, I stamped my tree silhouettes and sentiment using Tuxedo Black Memento. 

I then adhered all of the layers together.

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Nature Silhouettes

 Create your own background with a clear block and some ink. I applied the Marina Mist ink while holding my clear block vertically. The Pear Pizzazz was applied by holding the block horizontally. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Inspired by Nature

   Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2, 5 x 3-3/4

   Marina Mist 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Marina Mist

   Pear Pizzazz

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Clear Block Stamping "B"

Accessories:

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Clear Block "B"

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the block images for the background. I lifted the Marina Mist ink with the clear block, and then holding it vertically, I stamped it on the top right corner and the bottom left corner. I then repeated the process using Pear Pizzazz ink and holding the block horizontally. 

Next, I stamped the silhouettes with Tuxedo Black Memento ink. I also stamped the sentiment.

I then put the layers together and added the three large pearls.

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Highland Poppies

 Watercoloring does not have to be difficult. I found that if I added color on a clear block, sprayed it with a bit of water, and then smashed it onto a watercolor panel it looked wonderful! Of course, this is my opinion. I let it dry. Then I stamped directly onto it. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Painted Poppies

   Lovely You

Paper:

   Rococo Rose A-2

   Watercolor Paper 5-1/4 x 4

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Rococo Rose

   Highland Heather

   Pear Pizzazz

   Archival Basic Black

Technique:

   Clear Block Stamping "E"

Accessories:

   Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins

   Water Spritzer (Mister)

   Shimmery Crystal Effects

   Adhesive

I added some shimmery crystal effects to a few of the poppies. I did not like the effect on this card. I think it just made a black spot. This is probably because I did not add color to the poppies, so it accented the black ink. I will have to play some more with this and get back to all of you. I have used crystal effects before, and it created a gel like dome. 

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The Best

 I like the soft blending of colors when you add them with a clear block. It is a very easy technique with unique results each time. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Painted Poppies

   Tasteful Touches

Paper:

   Rococo Rose A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Watercolor Paper 5-1/4 x 4

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Rococo Rose

   Highland Heather

   Pear Pizzazz

   Archival Basic Black

Technique:

   Clear Block Stamping

Accessories:

   Clear Block "E"

   Water Spritzer

   Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins

   Adhesive

I applied the colors using markers on my clear block. I then spritzed the block with a bit of water and stamped my watercolor paper in the middle. 

I set the panel aside to dry. 

I then stamped the field of poppies from the Painted Poppies stamp set and added the sentiment from Tasteful Touches. With the green and purplish hues in the background, I decided to leave the images clear. 

Lastly, I added a few Highland Heather sequins.

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Cluck a Note

Here is a masculine card for any occasion - just change the sentiment to suit your needs. This one was made to say hello. Any thoughts?

Stamps:

   Home to Roost

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2, 5-1/4 x 4

   Night of Navy 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Galvanized Metallic 1 x 4

Ink:

   Blushing Bride

   Night of Navy

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

   Clear Block Stamping

Accessories:

   Decorative Dots Embossing Folder

   Clear Block

   Water Spritzer

   Adhesive

I added Night of Navy and Blushing Bride ink to my clear block using my small ink spots. I spritzed it with my water spritzer and then stamped. Notice that I left just a bit of the Very Vanilla showing on the top of the panel. 

Next, I made a pencil mark on my card measuring one inch from the bottom. This way, I could gauge what the metallic strip would cover up. 

I then stamped the rooster on my card. 

Then, I stamped the grassy plant life stamp four times at different heights on the bottom. I was focused on where the tops of this stamp were landing.

Lastly, I embossed my metallic strip and adhered it to the bottom of the panel. I then adhered this panel onto the Night of Navy panel and then onto the card base.

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Rainbow Birthday

Rainbows are perfect when you want to make someone smile. This card takes less than five minutes to make. 

Stamps:

   Itty Bitty Greetings

Paper:

   Yo Yo Yellow

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Markers:

   Real Red

   Only Orange

   Yo Yo Yellow

   Garden Green

   Brilliant Blue

   Island Indigo

   Concord Crush

Technique:

   Clear Block Stamping

Accessories:

   Water Spritzer

   Adhesive

I used SU clear block "F". This is the largest background block.

I colored directly onto the clear block with my markers. The colors were applied in the order listed above.

I then spritzed the block and then stamped my Whisper White panel. I did leave it there for a bit to let the colors soak through the paper.

I let it air dry a bit and then stamped my sentiment using Archival Basic Black. I decided to stamp the sentiment in the Yo Yo Yellow strip. I think it shows up nicely with this color as a background. You can always add your sentiment on a small tag or banner if you prefer.

I then adhered the panel to the Yo Yo Yellow card base. 

The sentiment can be changed to whatever you need: Get Well, Thinking of You, Thank You, etc.

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Enjoy Retirement

Are you one of the lucky ones to reach retirement age? I think it is a blessing to be able to retire and try to enjoy life at a slower pace. 

Stamps:

   Enjoy Life

   Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:

   So Saffron A-2

   Basic Black 5-1/4 x 4

   Shimmery White 5 x 3-3/4

Ink:

   Night of Navy

   So Saffron

   Tangerine Tango

   Pear Pizzazz

   Soft Suede

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Clear Block Watercolor

Accessories:

   Clear Block E

   Water Spritzer (Spray Bottle)

   Pearls

   Adhesive

   

I layered the colors onto the clear block using the ink pad itself. Colors were applied in the order listed above.

Spritzed the block slightly with water.

Tilted it for a few seconds to allow the ink to run a bit. (Judgement call) Then straightened it.

Centering it over the shimmery white paper, I stamped it, and let it dry.

I then stamped the image and the sentiment using the Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

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Pondering Away

Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and imagine sitting by the lake and leaning against a tree. You sit quietly and ponder, taking nature in through your senses. Your mind is suddenly filled with...

Stamps:

   Sheltering Tree

Paper:

   Lost Lagoon A-2

   Mossy Meadow 5 x 3-3/4

   Whisper White 4-3/4 x 3-1/2

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:

   Lost Lagoon

   Hello Honey

   Mossy Meadow

Technique:

   Clear Block Stamping

Accessories:

   Clear Block "D"

   Black Brad

   Water Spritzer/Mister

   Adhesive

This is one of those techniques where no two cards will ever look exactly the same. 

Begin with a clean clear block. 

Color it with markers. I used 3 colors on mine. 

Spritz/mist a bit of water on the block.

Stamp the block onto your card. Let it dry.

Stamp your images and finish your card.

Do make note that you want to keep each color on the block separate from the other colors. When you apply water, they will begin to bleed onto each other. Some colors do not mix well and look like mud. Play a bit on scratch paper and have some fun. 

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