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more color mondays – calypso coral, mambo melon and gorgeous grape

by nataliegramleystamps | Jan 8, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, more color mondays, new catalog, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s More Color Monday’s is bright and cheery for this New Year and new catalog season and I might just have some tropical sunsets on my mind!

I love creating scenic backgrounds and this card is all about ink blending in today’s color challenge colors: Calypso Coral, Mambo melon and Gorgeous Grape!

Measurements:
BASE: Mambo Melon 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White layer: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″

Take the outside Basic White layer and starting at the bottom layer Calypso Coral ink about one-third of the way up the card with a blending brush.

with the same outside Basic White layer and starting just above the Calypso Coral ink layer the Mambo Melon ink about one-third of the way up the card with a blending brush above the coral layer.

Using a new blending brush layer Gorgeous Grape ink in the top third of the Basic White layer.

Cut a scrap piece of Basic White thick cardstock with the Basic Borders cloud edge die and place at the top of the ink blended layer. Using the same Gorgeous Grape ink brush over the die mask and create cloud shadowing with the mask and the ink.

Move the die mask down to the Mambo melon layer and brush over the mask creating clouds in this section as well.

Move the mask to the Coral section and do the same with the Mask and Blending brush in Calypso Coral ink.

Stamp the sentiment in Gorgeous Grape ink to the lower middle left hand side of the colored layer.

Stamp the “hill” stamp on the lower layer in Gorgeous grape ink multiple times to create a ground silhouette.

Stamp a single floral image to the left side of the card layer in Gorgeous Grape ink.

Wrap the Black and White Gingham ribbon around this layer and tie a knot.

Adhere onto the Mambo melon card base.
Add five Basic Rhinestone Jewels to the card front to finish off with a little bling.

Here is another sample using an added layer of Daffodil Delight ink. Giving a different look just by adding an additional color of ink!

Try this technique and this color combination and let me know what you created – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List

Delicate Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[162675]

$20.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115320]

$10.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$9.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$9.00

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147051]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

$9.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$26.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$5.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Basic Borders Dies

[155558]

$29.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$13.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$6.00

Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon

[156485]

$7.00

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painted poppies in red shimmer

by nataliegramleystamps | Apr 7, 2023 | card samples, retiring products, stamps ink paper, techniques, Uncategorized

Another sample using the Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics – this sample uses the red sample.

Base:
Real Red cardstock: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White: 4″ x 5 1/4″ die cut edge with the
Basic Borders die set
scrap for sentiment piece

Die cut the right edge off the 5 1/4″ side of the Basic White cardstock layer. (I used the edge I cut off for the card I posted on Monday and this was the left over piece!) Stamp with Memento Tuxedo Black the line of poppies from the Painted Poppies (#151599) across the bottom of the 4″ side of the 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece.
Using an acrylic block for your artist’s palette, p-lace a drop of red Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics (#156310) and apply a drop or two of water from a Waterpainter (#151298)

Using the Waterpainter, paint the flower petals with the red enamel.

Using the cap, tap the Waterpainter on the cap over the cardstock to flick paint spots onto the paper.

Stamp the sentiment onto the largest banner die from the Stylish Shapes die set (#159183) from the retiring Peaceful Moments stamp set (#151595) in Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

With a blending brush (#153611) and a Real Red stamp pad (#147084) apply ink to the brush and starting off the paper in circular motions apply color to the sentiment piece of acrdstock.

Using the Pearlized Enamel Effects straight from the bottle make a heart shape on the sentiment banner die cut. The enamel is thick and adds depth and dimension when adding it direct to paper in dots or shapes!

Adhere the Basic White layer to the card base leaving a border on the right and left sides.

Pop up the sentiment on the upper center.

Add Black and White Gingham ribbon (#156485) to the left edge of the card and it is complete!

See the shimmer that the Pearlized Enamel Effects gives this card? So Pretty!

A simple card with lots of shimmer and dimension brings it up a notch!
Try your hand with this fun enameled effect and create some art of your own – one stamp and one effect at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

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Product List

Painted Poppies Cling Stamp Set

[151599]

$23.00

Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151595]

$21.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$9.25

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics

[156310]

$15.00

Water Painters

[151298]

$13.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Basic Borders Dies

[155558]

$29.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon

[156485]

$7.00

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split edgelit card

by nataliegramleystamps | Feb 7, 2022 | card samples, techniques

Here is a fun and unique way to use the Basic Borders dies (#155558).

I used a white on white card concept. Basic white Card base and a second piece of 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ Basic White cardstock. Using the cloud border die I cut the image upside down from the top of the extra piece.

Placing the die right side up about an inch below the first die cut, I cut a second cloud image across the sheet of cardstock. This creates three sections for this 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ piece. Remove and save the the middle section to use as a mask for the next step.

Using Balmy Blue ink and a Blending Brush, create cloud images on the upper portion of the base card using the middle section as a mask. Brush in a circular motion around the cloud edge of the cardstock. Move slightly up and down and left and right to create a bank of clouds.

Adhere Stampin’ Dimensionals to the upper die cut and adhere tot he base card lining up the upper corners.

Adhere Stampin’ Dimensionals to the lower die cut section and lining up the bottom corners adhere to the card base.

This creates a split card with depth and dimension and a pattern underneath creating an easy and stunning effect!

I added die cuts from the Sweet Hearts dies part of the Sweet Conversations Bundle and added pearls and Wink of Stella for the bling!

I love this non traditional Valentines Day card and thanks to fellow demonstrator – Mikaela T. for sharing the card inspiration that inspired this idea!

Hoping this inspires your Valentine’s Day card making it is right around the corner. Now go create your own art – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

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