Sticky Manger

I made this Christmas card, using the "free" stickers that come in the mail as an added bonus. I can't remember when or from what organization these were sent, but I think they work on this card front. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   More Merry Messages

Paper:

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

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:

   Island Indigo

   Crushed Curry

   Soft Suede

Technique:

   Acrylic (Clear) Block Background

Accessories:

   Stickers

   Adhesive

First, I colored my clear block with my markers: Island Indigo at the top, Crushed Curry in the middle, and Soft Suede at the bottom.

I then misted the block with water and stamped it on the Basic White card front.

Once the panel was dry (just a minute or so), I added the stickers, creating the card front.

Lastly, I stamped the sentiment at the top and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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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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Mixed Messages

Who knew I could be successful at creating a mixed media card? Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Postage Collection

   Postage Due

Paper:

   Wild Wheat A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   2019-2021 In-Color DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Stamped Bubble Wrap Scrap 2 x 5-1/4

   Hand-Stamped Washi Tape Scrap 3-1/2 x 3/4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Wild Wheat

   Copper Clay

   Various Colors on Washi Tape

Technique:

   Mixed Media Collage

Accessories:

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Bird Sticker

   Corduroy Button Brad

   Flower Brads

   Adhesive

First, I searched my scrap pile for leftover useable bits. I found a bit of my hand-stamped washi tape and a piece of bubble wrap stamping.

I then checked out my stash of stickers. I found a beautiful one that was gifted to me by my daughter-in-law. Yeah!

Next, I played with the pieces on the DSP and adhered the Bubble Wrap scrap on the left edge. 

I then adhered the bit of Washi Tape at an angle on the bottom of the DSP.

Next, I attached the sticker to the top right corner of the panel.

I then adhered the DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte to make it a bit sturdier. 

Next, I added the Corduroy Button Brad and the two small flower brads.

I then adhered the panel to the Wild Wheat card front.

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

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Pretty Bird

I made a card for a mixed media challenge. Mixed Media means that various mediums must be used on your card. For example, watercolor, stamping, stickers, jewels, etc. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Charming Sentiments

Paper:

   River Rock A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Watercolor 5-1/4 x 4

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

Ink:

   Soft Sky

   Almost Amethyst

   River Rock

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Wild Wheat

   Copper Clay

Technique:

   Watercolor

   Bubble Wrap Stamping

   Mixed Media

Accessories
   Butterfly Gems

   Sticker

   Adhesive

First, I watercolored the background panel. I used Soft Sky, Almost Amethyst, and River Rock on a Basic White Panel. I then dropped water drops to make the panel a bit splotchy.

Once the panel dried, I stamped the sentiment across the top of the panel, using Tuxedo Black Memento.

Next, I adhered a bit of Bubble Wrap stamping that was left-over from a previous card. To make your own, grab a bit of bubble wrap, ink it, and gently stamp on cardstock. I attached mine to the bottom left corner of the Basic White panel.

I then added a bird sticker that I had in my stash.

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

Lastly, I added a few Butterfly Gems and adhered a Basic 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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Here's To Beauty

I enjoy making cards with the various suites that Stampin' Up! offers. All of the coordination is done for you, so that you can spend more time playing and creating with the various items instead of searching for coordinating products. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Eastern Beauty

   Here's to Cheers

Paper:

   Tranquil Tide A-2, 3" Sq.

   Very Vanilla 4-3/4 x 3-1/2, Scraps, 5-1/4 x 4 

   Fresh Fig 2-1/2" Sq.

Ink:

   Tranquil Tide

   Fresh Fig

   Lemon Lime Twist

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies

   Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and die cut all of the pieces: Medallion and small flowers on Very Vanilla and flower on Fresh Fig.

Next, I stamped the sentiment, using Tranquil Tide in the center of the medallion. I added decorative stamps to the Very Vanilla panel using Lemon Lime Twist.

I then adhered all of the panels and pieces. The designer series paper was adhered to the card base. The Very Vanilla panel with the medallion die cut was adhered using dimensionals. I then added the flowers onto the Very Vanilla panel. The gold vinyl stickers were applied to the center of the flower and another onto the card. These stickers can be placed randomly according to your taste.

Finally, I added rhinestones for a tiny bit of bling and adhered the other Very Vanilla panel to the inside of the card.

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Approaching Seashells

When it comes to the bottom of the ocean you can do just about anything. Here is a seashell surrounded by seagrasses. Thoughts?

Stamps:

   Friends are like Seashells

   Approaching Perfection

Paper:

   So Saffron A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Bermuda Bay

   Flirty Flamingo

   So Saffron

Technique:

   2-Step Stamping

Accessories:

   Seaside Shells Stickers

   Bright's Enamel Shapes

   Adhesive

First, I stamped my seashell using Flirty Flamingo and filled it with So Saffron. 

I then stamped seagrasses in Bermuda Bay and Flirty Flamingo.

I stamped the sand dollar with So Saffron.

Using Bermuda Bay ink, I stamped the sentiment on the top right corner.

I then filled the ocean floor with sand using So Saffron.

I added a sticker on the bottom of the sentiment and added some enamel shapes.

Lastly, I adhered the Basic White panel to the card base. The other Basic White panel was adhered to the inside of the card.

Here is another card using a different sticker.

Approaching Seashells Too

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