Retired Butterfly

When you create an unusual background, you can do just about anything to dress it up for the recipient. I added a fluttering butterfly to mine. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:

   Basic White A-2, Scrap, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Tempting Turquoise 5-1/4 x 4, Scrap

   Color Me Irrisistibly DSP 5 x 3-3/4

Ink:

   Baked Brown Sugar

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Punching

   Sponge Brayer

Accessories:

   Butterfly Thinlits Dies

   Classic Label Punch

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Dimensionals

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I added ink to the Color Me Irrisistibly DSP. I used a sponge brayer to apply some Baked Brown Sugar to the panel. This is an emboss-resist specialty paper. So, all I have to do is add the ink. I then wiped it down with a paper towel to allow the embossing to come through. 

*If you do not have this specialty paper then simply create your own: heat emboss a panel with white embossing powder. Then apply ink to the background and wipe down with a paper towel.

I then adhered the panel onto a Tempting Turquoise panel and then onto a Basic White card front.

Next, I stamped and punched a sentiment, using Teeny Tiny Wishes, the Classic Label Punch, and Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then die cut a Tempting Turquoise butterfly and attached it with glue dots. 

Next, I attached the sentiment to the top left of the butterfly, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added some Basic Rhinestone Jewels to the butterfly and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Crumb-y Flowers

This makes a wonderful thank you card for a fellow stamper or a nice framed card as a reminder that what we do makes a difference. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Statement of My Heart

Paper:

   Crumb Cake A-2, 2-1/2 x 3-1/2

   Irresistibly Yours DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Pineapple Punch

   Archival Basic Black

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Brayer (Emboss Resist)

Accessories:

   Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

   Sponge Brayer

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I applied some Pineapple Punch ink to my specialty paper: Irresistibly Yours DSP. This specialty paper is coded with an emboss resist image in white. It allows me to apply any color to the background that I choose. If you do not have it, you can simply create a panel, using an emboss resist technique.

I then adhered the panel onto a Crumb Cake card front.

Next, I stamped and die cut the sentiment, using the Stitched Shapes Framelits.

I attached it to the center of the card front, using dimensionals.

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

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Something Borrowed

The heat emboss resist technique is fun and easy to do. Have you tried it? 

Stamps:

   Botanicals for You

Paper:

   Basic White A-2, 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   VersaMark

Distress Ink:

   twisted citron

   blueprint sketch

   spiced marmalade

   mustard seed

   peacock feather

   picked raspberry

Technique:

   Heat Emboss Resist

Accessories:

   Black Embossing Powder

   Something Borrowed Embellishment

   Glue Dot

   Heat Tool

   Adhesive

First, I heat embossed the sentiment in the center of the Basic White panel. I used VersaMark, Black Embossing Powder and a heat tool.

I then let it cool down a bit.

Next, I added the background colors. I used the distress inks from my supplies. You can use any medium that you like. The embossed sentiment will resist any colors.

I then used a paper towel to make sure there was no ink waiting to be rubbed off on the sentiment.

Next, I adhered the panel onto the Basic White card front.

Lastly, I added an embellishment and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

There is a tutorial for the Emboss Resist technique at SCS. Have fun.

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Perfect Birthday

I came across this Irresistibly Floral DSP in a pile of discontinued paper. I remembered what fun I had creating with it. So, here is a card I made. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Friendly Gnomes

Paper:

   Perfect Plum A-2, 2-1/4" Sq.

   Irresistibly Floral DSP 5-1/4 x 4 

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

Ink:

   Perfect Plum

Marker:

   Pale Plum

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Watercolor

   Emboss Resist

Accessories:

   Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

   White Glitter Ribbon

   Regals Candy Dots

   Watercolor Painters

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I watercolored my Irresistibly Floral DSP, using Perfect Plum and a watercolor painter. I let it sit for a minute to dry. I then wiped it down with a paper towel to make sure the Emboss Resist florals would shine through.

I then colored the back of the White Glitter Ribbon with a Pale Plum marker.

Next, I added a glue dot in the center of the ribbon to hold it in place on the DSP. I wrapped the ribbon around to the back and adhered it with some glue dots.

I then added the DSP panel onto the Perfect Plum card front.

Next, I stamped and die cut the sentiment and the Perfect Plum frame, using the Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies.

I adhered the Basic White sentiment to the Perfect Plum frame and attached them to the center of the card front, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a few Candy Dots (Perfect Plum), and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Silver Stars Collage

Here is a clean and simple birthday card for anyone. I used a specialty paper made by Stampin' Up!. So, if you still have some of this in your stash, this is a great way to use it. If not, you can make your own, using an emboss resist technique. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Bold Greetings Mini

Paper:

   Cucumber Crush A-2

   Perfect Plum A-2

   Crushed Curry A-2

   Irresistibly Yours DSP 5-1/4 x 4

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

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Cucumber Crush

   Perfect Plum

   Crushed Curry

Technique:

   Brayer

   Emboss Resist

   Punching

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Extra-Large Oval Punch

   Sponge

   Brayer

   Puffy Silver Stars

   Paper Towel

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I applied ink to the specialty emboss resist panel, using a brayer and ink.

I then wiped the panel down, using a paper towel to allow the emboss resist stars to shine through nicely. 

Next, I stamped and punched out a sentiment for each card, using Archival Basic Black ink and the Extra-Large Oval Punch.

I then adhered the DSP panel onto its matching card front, and added the sentiment to the center of the card, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I attached a few puffy silver stars, using glue dots, and adhered a Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

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Floral Sprinkles

Pigment sprinkles react with water. So, a unique background is created each time they are used. Here is a bright and colorful one. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Granny Apple Green A-2

   Irresistibly Floral DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   None

Pigment Sprinkles:

   Daffodil Delight

   Granny Apple Green

   Melon Mambo

Technique:

   Watercolor

   Emboss Resist

Accessories:

   Clear Faceted Gems

   Pop-Up Stickers

   Adhesive

First, I cut my Irresistibly Floral DSP to size. This paper is embossed with a glossy white finish. It is perfect to use with any watercolor, sponging, or coloring technique.

I sprinkled the colors lightly on the panel and then misted it with water. I dabbed at the places that accumulated excess water or color. 

Note, you do not want to add too many sprinkles or mix too many colors because it will only give you a muddy look. I was rather pleased with my result.

I set the panel aside to dry. I did speed the process up a bit by using a heating tool. You do have to be careful not to burn your panel.

Once the panel dried, I adhered it to the Granny Apple Green card front.

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

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Two Congrats

 Banners are perfect for a card front. I do like Clean And Simple (CAS) cards. This embossed-resist background is lovely behind the banner. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Banners for You

Paper:

   Pear Pizzazz A-2 

   Irresistibly Yours DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Whisper White 4 x 2-1/4, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Berry Burst

   So Saffron

   Pear Pizzazz

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Brayer

Accessories:

   Bunch of Banners Framelits Dies

   Sponge Brayer

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I used my sponge brayer to apply ink to the embossed-resist DSP. I then used a paper towel to wipe off the excess from the embossed flowers.

I then stamped and die cut my banner. I attached it using dimensionals.

Lastly, I adhered this panel to the card front and adhered the Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

You can easily add embellishments of your choice to the card front. Ribbon or twine will also work well. Obviously, you can change the sentiment to suit your current need.

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Hello Sunshine

The embossed-resist technique is great for a background. I was fortunate to buy a specialty paper with this embossing resist on it. You can find a tutorial for it on SCS. Just click on EMBOSSING-RESIST. Thoughts?

Stamps:

   Botanical Blooms

   Thoughtful Banners

Paper:

   Old Olive A-2

   Irresistibly Yours DSP 5-1/4 x 4

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

   Daffodil Delight Scraps

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Daffodil Delight

   Old Olive

   Pumpkin Pie

   Soft Sky

Technique:

   Watercolor

   Embossing Resist

   Sponging

   Die Cutting

   Punching

Accessories:

   Botanical Builder Framelits Dies

   3/4" Circle Punch

   Aqua Painter

   Sponge

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

I began with my background. I cut my embossed resist DSP to size and watercolored using Soft Sky, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, and Old Olive. I set the panel off to the side to dry.

I then took some Daffodil Delight scraps and die cut three blossoms. I stamped the centers using Pumpkin Pie. I also stamped and die cut a few leaves using Old Olive.

I then stamped my sentiment on a scrap of Daffodil Delight and punched it using a 3/4" circle punch. I sponged it with a bit of Pumpkin Pie. This will be the center of the Daffodil Delight circle on the card.

I then adhered the dry DSP panel to the Old Olive card front. I arranged my flowers and leaves and adhered them with adhesive and dimensionals. 

I attached the sentiment using a dimensional.

Lastly, I adhered the Whisper White panel to the inside of the card and added a few rhinestones to the centers of the blooms. 

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Sentimental Greetings

This is definitely a "Blast from the Past." You do not see these telephone booths anymore unless you are watching old Superman movies or a black and white feature. I remember carrying a dime and then a quarter in my shoe, just in case I needed to make a call. Now, I carry my cell phone and make sure it is charged. What do you remember? Do you even recollect telephone booths? Maybe you saw the Alfred Hitchcock movie, The Birds. 

Sentimental Greetings

Stamps:

   Feeling Sentimental

   Playful Pieces

   A Dozen Thoughts

Paper:

   Crumb Cake A-2

   Calypso Coral 5-1/4 x 4

   Daffodil Delight 3-1/2 x 2-1/2

   Irresistibly Yours DSP 3-1/4 x 2-1/4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   VersaMark

Markers:

   Soft Sky

   Daffodil Delight

   Calypso Coral

   Crumb Cake

Technique:

   Emboss Resist

   Punching

Accessories:

   1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon

   Itty Bitty Accents Punch

   Tacky Tape/Stamping Seal+

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I randomly stamped a star using VersaMark on the Calypso Coral panel. This created a star watermark. I then set this panel aside.

Next, I took my Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper and colored it using the markers listed above. I then wiped the panel down using a paper towel. This removed the ink on the white embossed stars. If you do not have this DSP you can create one using an emboss resist technique.

I then adhered this panel to the Daffodil Delight panel. This was adhered to the Calypso Coral panel using dimensionals.

I stamped my sentiment in the center of the seam binding ribbon and adhered it onto the Calypso Coral panel, right under the image panel. I used a strong adhesive. (Stamping Seal+)

This panel was then adhered to the Crumb Cake card front.

I punched out two stars from Soft Sky scraps, using the Itty Bitty Accents Punch and adhered them using dimensionals.

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

Here is a close-up image of each of the cards.

Sentimental Thank-You

Sentimental Hello

Sentimental Congrats

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