Nature Patterns

This is a simple technique that yields some beautiful results. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Nature Sings

   Merry Patterns

Paper:

   Rich Razzleberry A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Bermuda Bay

   Night of Navy

Technique:

   Retiform (Masking)

Accessories:

   Sponge

   Post-It Notes

   Adhesive

I used a masking technique called Retiform. I followed the tutorial at Split Coast Stampers. There are written instructions with pictures and a short video at Retiform Technique. 

Basically, I set up the mask, stamped and sponged. I then moved the mask to a new position and repeated, until my card front was full. I stamped the images, using Night of Navy and sponged, using Bermuda Bay. Have some fun!

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Stencilitis

Stencils are easy to use as long as you keep them in place. I used painter's tape to keep things in place as I added ink. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Artistically Inked 

Paper:

   Orchid Opulence A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Orchid Opulence

   Pacific Point

   Tranquil Tide

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Stencils

   Masking

Accessories:

   Stars Stencil

   Diamonds Stencil

   Bricks Stencil

   Sponge Brayer

   Painter's Tape

   Brights Enamel Shapes

   Adhesive

First, I stamped my sentiment, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink at the bottom of a Basic White panel.

I then added the Stars Stencil to the Basic White panel and used some painter's tape to mask below a third of the white panel. The painter's tape also held the stencil in place. 

Next, I applied Pacific Point ink, using a sponge brayer. It took several applications to get all of the stars inked.

I then carefully removed the tape and stencil.

Next, I added the Diamond stencil and again secured it and masked it with painter's tape. This had to be done above and below this time.

I then applied Orchid Opulence ink to the area until I had the coverage I wanted.

Next, I carefully removed the stencil, and then added the Bricks stencil.

Again, I secured the stencil with painter's tape.

Next, I applied Tranquil Tide ink, carefully making sure that I left the sentiment alone. As you can see, I was able to get fairly close to it.

I then adhered the panel onto the Orchid Opulence card front.

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

Note: Do not forget to rinse and dry your stencils before putting them away.

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Photograph

I like the faux vintage photo technique. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Guy Greetings

Paper:

   Pecan Pie A-2

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

   Going Places DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Glossy White 2-1/2 x 3-1/2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Pecan Pie

   Crumb Cake

   Cinnamon Cider

   Jet Black StazOn

Technique:

   Faux Vintage Photos

Accessories:

   Antique Corners & Sliders

   Masking Paper

   Sponge

   Tissue

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I masked about 1/4" on all four sides of a glossy white panel, using Masking Paper. This created the border around the photograph.

I then stamped my image, using Jet Black StazOn ink. Allowed the ink to dry. 

Next, I sponged on shades of browns. I used Crumb Cake, Cinnamon Cider, and Pecan Pie. 

Let the panel dry completely.

I then wiped the panel with a bit of tissue to pick up any ink before it smudged. 

Next, I carefully removed the masking paper. I left the border as is, but you can deckle the edges, tear it, or add a few spots. I added some photo corners from my stash, using a glue dot for each one.

I then adhered it to a Basic Black matte.

I adhered the Going Places DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte, and then onto a Pecan Pie card front.

Next, I added the vintage photo panel onto the top half of the card front. I used liquid adhesive, but you can also use dimensionals or your favorite adhesive.

I then stamped the sentiment on the lower half of the card front. I stamped directly onto the DSP, but you can also choose to add a tag or decorative die cut. I did not want to draw the attention away from the photograph.

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

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Berry Lemon

If you don't want to get ink on a portion of your card, then cover it up with paper. That is exactly what I did to stamp each side of my card front. Read on for the details. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Color & Contour

Paper:

   Berry Burst A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Berry Burst

   Lemon Lolly

   Shaded Spruce

Technique:

   Blending Brush

   Stenciling

   2-Step Stamping

   Masking

Accessories:

   Artistic Mix Decorative Mask

   Blending Brush

   Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems

   Adhesive

First, I covered the right side of the Basic White panel with paper. Basically, I folded over the sheet of paper that I always have underneath my working project to protect my surface. I used some painter's tape to secure it. You decide if you want the panels to be equal in width or not. 

I then taped down a stencil to the right side of the card. I placed it over the entire card and secured it with Painter's tape. I did check to make sure it was as straight as possible. 

Next, I brushed on some Lemon Lolly over the entire left side and then some.

Once it was covered in ink, I gently removed the stencil and washed it under some running water and dried it. Some folks just like to use a wipe to clean it. Just make sure you do not forget, or you might ruin your next project...

Now, I covered the left side with paper. This technique is called masking. Basically, you are covering a portion of your card to protect it from everything. Again, I used Painter's Tape to secure the paper (mask).

First, I stamped the sentiment on the top of the section. 

I then randomly stamped the outline of the flower to cover the panel. 

Next, I added step 2. I stamped the inside color of the flower. This stamp does not align perfectly with the stamp, but that is the way it is supposed to be. I think it looks great.

I then adhered the panel onto the Berry Burst card front.

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

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Hello You

I was challenged to use a masking technique. As usual, I took the easy way out and chose the Crazy About You stamp set because it has a punch to easily create a mask for the flower. In retrospect, I should have fussy cut closer to each petal. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Crazy About You

   Birthday Banners

Paper:

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

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Melon Mambo

   Real Red

   Rose Red

   Sweet Sugarplum

Technique:

   Masking

   Die Cutting

   Punching

Accessories:

   Bunch of Banners Framelits

   Flower Medallion Punch

   Fire Circles Rhinestone Brad

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and punched out the flower medallion to create a mask.

I then stamped the flower on the Basic White panel where I wanted to create focus.

Next, I added the mask to cover it. I used a temporary adhesive. You can now purchase masking paper for this step. 

I then stamped various flowers around it, using various reds (listed above) to cover the panel. You can add or move the mask around to the other flowers, but I chose not to do this.

Next, I added a rhinestone brad to the center of the main flower.

I then adhered the panel to the Basic White card front.

Next, I stamped and die cut the sentiment. This can easily be changed to suit your current need.

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

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Gray Day

I was challenged to create a monochromatic outdoor scene and chose this stamp set and a gray color. Besides gray, what other color would you suggest for this monochromatic card? 

Stamps:

   In the Meadow

Paper:

   Gray Granite A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Basic Gray

   Gray Granite

Technique:

   Monochromatic

   Masking

Accessories:

   Blender Pen

   Watercolor Pencil

   Adhesive

   Removable Dots

First, I stamped and masked the deer. You must fussy cut the deer to create a mask. FYI: Once I create it, I leave it in the stamp box to use a few more times before I have to create another one if needed.

With the mask in place, I then stamped the mountains.

Next, I stamped the flowers and the grass.

I then removed the mask.

Next, I colored or shaded some areas, using a Gray Watercolor Pencil. 

I then went over the coloring with a blender pen. This smooths out the pencil line and blends the color.

Lastly, I adhered the panel to the Gray Granite card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card. 

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Feel Better Pooch

I created two masks to make this cute card front. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Bella & Friends

   Hardwood

   Sorry for Everything

Paper:

   Delightful Dijon A-2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Delightful Dijon

Markers:

   Cherry Cobbler

   Early Espresso

Technique:

   Double Masking

Accessories:

   Two-Way Glue

   Masks

   Adhesive

First, I created a mask for the puppy, and then one for the hardwood wall in the background. You can find a tutorial for this technique at SCS: Double Masking.

To create a mask for the Hardwood wall, I tore a hole in the center of a Whisper White panel and attached the panel to the Whisper White card panel. This was mask #1. I used paper clips to keep the two panels together.

I then stamped the puppy in the center of this opening, using Archival Basic Black.

Next, I added the mask of the puppy over him (mask #2), and then stamped the hardwood wall, using Delightful Dijon. 

I then removed the masks, and stamped the sentiment on the top and the bottom of the card, using Archival Basic Black ink.

Lastly, I adhered the panel to the Delightful Dijon card front and added the other Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

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Bokeh Rock Star

Everyone needs a good pat on the back sometimes. So, send a card to that person who needs to be reminded. What do you think of this one? 

Stamps:

   Be the Star

Paper:

   Basic White A-2, 5 x 3-3/4, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Basic Black 5-1/4 x 4, Scraps

Ink:

   Pool Party

   Bermuda Bay

   Island Indigo

   Whisper White Craft

Technique:

   Bokeh

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Sponge

   Stars Framelits Dies

   White Embossing Powder

   Embossing Buddy

   Dimensionals

   Mask using 1-3/4, 1-1/4, 1" Circle Punch

   Sponge Dauber

First, I sponged the Basic White panel using Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, and Island Indigo.

I then created a mask and laid it on top of my sponged panel. Using a sponge dauber, I added Whisper White craft ink in each of the circles. You want to make sure your mask does not move around.

Next, I took Basic Black scraps and die cut stars. I then patted them down with an embossing buddy.

Using Whisper White craft ink, I carefully stamped them, added white embossing powder and heat set them. Once, they cooled I attached them to the card front with dimensionals.

Lastly, I adhered the panel to a Basic Black matte and then onto the Basic White card front. I added a Basic White panel to the inside of the card. 

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Deer in the Meadow

There are those who like to be alone and those who DO NOT. I think more people enjoy the company of others. I believe that even when there is an individual task to be done, most people would prefer to perform it in the company of others. Just like the adage states, "Two heads are better than one." Here is a card to send to those who work with you, or to those you spend time with you throughout the year. What do you think?

Stamps:

   In the Meadow

Paper:

   Pear Pizzazz A-2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Smoky Slate

   Baked Brown Sugar

   Pear Pizzazz

   Soft Sky

   Archival Basic Black

Technique:

   Sponging

   Masking

   Punching

Accessories:

   Blender Pen

   Large Oval Punch

   Modern Label Punch

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I sponged the top part of my Whisper White panel with Soft Sky.

I then stamped and fussy cut my deer image on a scrap piece of paper. I placed a bit of temporary adhesive on the back and set it aside. This is my mask.

I then stamped my deer image on the Whisper White panel.

I placed my mask over it and kept it in place during all of the stamping.

Next, I stamped my mountains in the background. Just one row.

I then stamped the trees. I inked them with Pear Pizzazz. Then wiped the ink off the trunk and branches using the blender pen. I then colored these in with Archival Basic Black. I breathed on the stamp to re-activate the ink and then stamped them on my panel.

I used Pear Pizzazz to stamp the grass all over the bottom of the card.

I colored in the mountains with Smoky Slate and the deer with Baked Brown Sugar. I did remove the mask before coloring. You can use watercolor pencils, chalk, or markers to color in the images. 

I stamped, punched, and sponged my sentiment. I adhered it to the Modern Label and then attached it using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a couple of black dots to the Modern Label and adhered the panel to the card base. The other Whisper White panel was adhered to the inside of the card.

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