Birthday Block

I think this Birthday Block stamp fit perfectly in the center of this floral wreath. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Birthday Block

Paper:

   Rich Razzleberry A-2

   Blushing Bride 5-1/4 x 4-1/8

   Dainty Flowers DSP 4 x 4-7/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Rich Razzleberry

Markers:

   Blushing Bride

   Crushed Curry

   Fresh Freesia

   Old Olive

   Starry Sky

Technique:

   CAS

   Coloring

Accessories:

   Stamp-a-ma-jig

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

First, I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to position my stamp perfectly in the center of the wreath. 

I then stamped it, using Rich Razzleberry ink.

Next, I colored in the image, using the markers listed above. 

I then adhered the panel onto a Blushing Bride panel and then adhered it onto the Rich Razzleberry card front. 

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

I used the Stamp-a-ma-jig because my stamp is mounted on a wooden block, but you can use a Stamparatus or a MISTI for cling stamps or nothing for a photopolymer stamp.

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Heart & Soul, Too

I found that acrylic paint dries rather quickly. So, you have to work fast. I was glad to get a few brush strokes on paper. What do you think? 

Heart & Soul

Stamps:

   Good Feelings

Paper:

   Tempting Turquoise A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Mixed Media 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Acrylic Paint:

   Bright Yellow

   Turquoise

   Purple

Technique:

   Acrylic Paint

Accessories:

   Brights Enamel Shapes

   Stamparatus/MISTI/Stamp-a-ma-jig

   Adhesive

   Brush

First, I brushed on some Bright Yellow acrylic paint over the top of the card. 

I then brushed some Purple underneath it, leaving the natural white space that was not covered by the paint.

Next, I added a line of Turquoise and then finished the front with a bit more of the Bright Yellow.

I then set my panel inside my Stamparatus and stamped it, using the Good Feelings stamp set and a bit of Tuxedo Black Memento. I decided to use the Stamparatus in case I needed to stamp the words more than once. 

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

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

Since, I painted two panels at the same time, here is the other card, using another stamp from the set:

Heart & Soul Too

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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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Blissful Greetings

If you are already going to make a mess, why not make a huge mess. Double the pleasure with this split negative technique. It takes the same amount of time to clean up a small mess as a big mess. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Bliss

   Go To Greetings

Paper:

   Blushing Bride A-2, 3 x 4

   Cherry Cobbler 3 x 4

   Moody Mauve 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Blushing Bride

   Cherry Cobbler

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   VersaMark

Technique:

   Split Negative Technique

Accessories:

   Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder

   Blushing Bride Embossing Powder

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Diamond Weave Ribbon 6"

   Stamp-a-ma-jig/Stamparatus/MISTI

   Heat Tool

   Adhesive

There is a tutorial on Split Coast Stampers for the Split Negative Technique that I followed. Take a look. They guide you step by step.

I heat embossed the image on Cherry Cobbler, using Blushing Bride Embossing Powder, and Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder onto the Blushing Bride panel.

I then cut (split) the image in half and then matched the two different panels next to each other as shown above. 

Next, I adhered the two panels onto the top of a Moody Mauve matte, and stamped the bottom of the Moody Mauve with my sentiments: Happy Birthday and Thank You, both from the Go To Greetings.

I then wrapped a Diamond Weave Ribbon around the panel to conceal the seam. 

Next, I adhered the panel onto the Blushing Bride card front.

Lastly, I added a few Basic Rhinestone Jewels and adhered a Basic White panel onto the inside of the card. 

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Seeing Double

Make two cards by splitting the image in two. You definitely need one large image to make this work, but it is a wonderful way to make use of those large stamps sitting on your shelf. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Medallion

   Good Feelings

Paper:

   Concord Crush A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 8 - Stamp in the center then cut in two, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Concord Crush

Technique:

   Split Image

Accessories:

   Stamp-a-ma-jig/Stamparatus/MISTI

   Concord Crush 1/2" Stitched Polyester Ribbon 8"

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the large medallion in the center of the 5-1/4 x 8 Basic White panel.

I then cut the 8" in half. So, I now had two panels, measuring 5-1/4 x 4, each with half a medallion. This works with any large image that can be split in two.

Next, I stamped a sentiment on the lower part of the panel as shown above.

I then knotted an 8" strip of Concord Crush ribbon in the center and wrapped it around to the back of the panel. Note: I added a couple of glue dots under the ribbon to keep it flat and in place on the card.

I then adhered each of the panels to a Concord Crush card front.

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

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Get Well Flower

This is a magic card. When it is closed, the image appears in black and white, but when you pull on the tab, the image is revealed in color! How cool is that? 

Stamps:

   You've Got This

   Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:

   Wild Wasabi A-2

   Basic White 5 x 3-7/8

   Window Sheet 5 x 3-7/8

   Have a Cuppa DSP 5 1/4 x 4 (Window Opening 4-1/4 x 3-7/8

Ink:

   Jet Black StazOn

Blendabilities/Blends/Markers:

   Daffodil Delight

   Melon Mambo

   Wild Wasabi

Technique:

   Magic Card

Accessories:

   Tear & Tape

   1/2" Wild Wasabi Grosgrain Striped Ribbon

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Snail Adhesive

   Stapler

   Stamp-a-ma-jig/Stamparatus/MISTI

I followed the tutorial on Splitcoast Stamper (SCS). You can find it at: Magic Card. 

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Morning Eclipse

This technique does work best in black and white. Plus, I like the effect. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Good Morning Magnolia

Paper:

   Smoky Slate A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (5)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Stamped Eclipse

Accessories:

   Florentine Thinlits Dies

   Stamparatus/MISTI/Stamp-a-ma-jig

   Fine Tip Glue Pen

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the image on two panels, using Tuxedo Black Memento. The stamping must be exact on each one, so it's advisable to use a Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stamparatus, or a MISTI tool.

I then took one of the stamped images and die cut it, using the Florentine Thinlit Die. Any large background die will work on this technique.

Next, I die cut another two Basic White panels, using the same die cut.

I then adhered all of the die cut panels together, making sure the stamped die cut ended up on top of the stack. I used the fine tip glue pen for this, but you can use any adhesive, or an adhesive sheet.

I then adhered the die cut stack onto the stamped panel. The images should align perfectly, giving you a stamped eclipse of the images. 

Lastly, I adhered these onto the Smoky Slate card front, and adhered a Basic White panel onto the inside of the card. 

I purposely left off a sentiment, allowing this to be an All-Occasion card. 

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Serenity

Imagine sitting by this lovely stream, right under the tree on the left. You are one with nature. Your surroundings fill your senses with serenity, as long as that one mosquito stays away...

Stamps:

   Peaceful Place

Paper:

   Wisteria Wonder A-2

   Basic Black 5-1/4 x 4

   Glossy White 5 x 3-3/4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Jet Black StazOn

Blends/Alcohol Markers:

   Coastal Cabana

   Melon Mambo

   Pumpkin Pie

   Wild Wasabi

   Wisteria Wonder

Technique:

   Alcohol Marker Marbling

Accessories:

   Alcohol in Spray Bottle

   Stamparatus/MISTI

   Adhesive

First, I placed a Basic White panel on my table as a template.

I then covered and secured a Ziploc-type plastic bag over it.

Next, I began coloring on the plastic with the alcohol markers. Basically, scribble with various colors. You do want to keep the colors separate, otherwise, you may wind up with a muddy mess.

I then spritzed the colors with alcohol until they looked wet.

Next, I placed the glossy side down on the ink and let it sit for a few seconds to lift up the ink. I carefully lifted it, and there was my background. In hindsight, I should have dabbed the edges with a paper towel. Still, I did like my final background.

I let it dry for a minute and placed it in my Stamparatus. Using StazOn ink, I stamped my image.

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Above the Mountains

This is one of those cards that looks so much better in real life. The background was created using a bit of alcohol and ink, so each turned out to be quite unique. I made four of them, but they all used the same supplies. What do you think? 

Above the Mountains

Above the Mountains Too

Above the Mountains Tre

Above the Mountains Quad

Stamps:

   Hold on to Hope

Paper:

   Crushed Curry A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8, 2-1/4 x 4 

   Glossy white 5-1/4 x 4

   Galvanized Metallic Paper 2 x 3

   Wood Textures DSP 2 x 3

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   StazOn Jet Black

Re-Inkers:
   Real Red

   Pumpkin Pie

   Crushed Curry

Technique:

   Polished Stone

Accessories:

   Cross of Hope Framelits

   Fine Tip Glue Pen

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

   Stamparatus/MISTI

First, I created my background using the Polished Stone Technique found on SCS. Click HERE for instructions. I did not use a sealer on mine.

Once the background was dry, I adhered the Basic Black to the bottom of the panel. I took the Basic Black piece and tore it to give the illusion of mountains in the distance. I placed one half on one card and the other half on another card.

I then die cut the solid cross on a piece of Wood Textures DSP, and the more intricate cross on a piece of Galvanized Metallic Paper. I adhered the crosses together, using a Fine Tip Glue Pen.

Next, I adhered the glossy panel to the Basic Black matte. This helped to keep it flat. 

I then placed it into my Stamparatus and stamped the sentiment. I did have to stamp the sentiment twice to get it nice and dark. The last card moved a tad without my noticing, but I think it looks like shadow stamping. It makes this one VERY unique.

Next, I adhered the panel to the card front and added the cross, using dimensionals.

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

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