dandelion 3D embossing folder card

dandelion 3D embossing folder card

Embossing adds so much to the card! This beautiful three dimensional folder of 3 dandelions (#152953) is no exception.  Starting with a Basic White card and another Basic White Cardstock (#159276) layer add embossing and you will get a beautiful tone-on-tone effect that you could just leave as is or color!  Today I am coloring in Granny Apply Green (#147095) and Flirty Flamingo (#147052) Inks and Blending Brushes(153611)!

Measurements:

Basic White Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″

Basic White cardstock 4″ x 5 1/4″ (piece to be embossed)

Take the 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock and place inside the Dandelion 3D embossing folder and position it so the center of the dandelion image is just left of center – this will ofset the image slightly and give you a little more room for the sentiment.

 

With Blending Brushes and inks color the dandelion stems in Granny Apple Green.

And the Flower portion of the Dandelion in Flirty Flamingo or other desired color.

Stamp Sentiment in Memento Tuxedo Black ink (#132708). I used the sentiment from the Dandelion Wishes stamp set (#151345).

Add Ribbon (#146912) I used the Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon and add Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) to the back side of the cardstock piece.

Adher the popped up cardstock layer to the Basic White Cardstock base card and Viola! an easy and impressive card.

Something as simple as adding another sentiment will change the look and the meaning of the card!

butterfly bouquet sneak peek with alcohol, ink and vellum

butterfly bouquet sneak peek with alcohol, ink and vellum

This gorgeous new set is a Sneak Peek from the upcoming Annual Catalog available in May! Butterfly Bouquet will be available as one large background stamp with 6 beautifully detailed line drawings of various species of butterflies, a coordinating die set and two matching papers – Natural Touch Specialty paper and 6×6 DSP Butterfly Bijou with a wild mix of 11 Stampin’ Up! colors.  This technique uses 90% alcohol in a Stampin’ Mist Sprayer, Alcohol Blends markers and Vellum!

Measurements:

Basic White Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″ (#159229)

Vellum 2 pieces 4″ x 5 1/4″ (#101856)

Butterfly Bijou 6×6 DSP 1/2″ strip

 

Start with two pieces of Vellum Cardstock – and three complimentary colors of Stampin’ Blends – I used Light Highland Heather Stampin’ Blend Marker (#154887), Light Pool Party Stampin’ Blend Marker (#154894), Light Night of Navy Stampin’ Blend Marker (#154891).

 

Color one side of the vellum with alternating patches of blends colors.

Continue adding swatches of alternating color until you cover the entire cardstock piece.

Fill a Stampin’ Spritzer (#126185) with 90% to 99% alcohol and lightly spritz the colored side of the vellum. allow to dry and turn over to use. I used Tuxedo Black Memento ink (#132708) with the sentiments from the Pretty Perennials stamp set (#154435) from the January to June mini catalog. Looks messy and will not look even remotely like this at the end! Spritz and watch the magic unfold!

I added die cut butterflies from the upcoming release of the new annual catalog set Butterfly Bouquet adhering them with Mini Glue Dots (#103683) and finished the card off with Pastel Pearls (#154571)

Every time you try this technique you will get a completely new and unique look on the vellum!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie