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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

Remember this is the last few weeks to order Last Chance items and they are while supplies last. My current hostess code is R9AWXX7K and check out the 60% off specials while they are available!

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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wet stamping technique

by nataliegramleystamps | Apr 13, 2022 | card samples, my favorites, techniques

Do you like the look of water coloring but struggle with doing it? Here is a great and easy technique called Wet Stamping Technique!

Start with a sheet of Fluid 100 watercolor paper. Secure it with washi tape to a clip board or I use one of the Stamparatus’ acrylic plates (they are waterproof and rigid and easy to clean up – just perfect for this application!)

Using the large water painter apply a liberal amount of clear water to directly to the Fluid 100 Watercolor paper.

pick out the ink colors you want to use – I chose a rainbow palette – Real Red, Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana, Pacific Point, and Gorgeous Grape.

Stamp off a few times – stamp into the water soaked watercolor paper and wash off the stamp and repeat with the next color – working quickly to ensure that the paper does not dry out.

Allow to dry – I used a heat tool to speed up the process.

Once dry stamp the butterfly image full strength in the same colors directly on top of the diffused image created by the water.

I matted the watercolor paper onto a matching color (used Pacific Point here) and then mounted it onto a base cardstock and added ribbon and iridescent rhinestones to finish the card!

Hope this inspires you to try some wet stamping and go and create some art of your very own. One stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie