more color mondays – misty moonlight, pebbled path and gray granite

more color mondays – misty moonlight, pebbled path and gray granite

by | Feb 5, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, more color mondays, new catalog, Sale-a-bration, stamps ink paper

Well I just wasn’t done with this Pebbled Path color so i added it to my More Color Monday Color Challenge! I paired it with Gray Granite and Misty Moonlight which also has that gray dusky tone so they all work really well together!

Were you a coloring book girl when you were little – I was but it is tedious for many people and this card is a great way to use a stamp set without having to color the flowers – who knew that flowers look stunning in neutral shades of gray!!!

Measurements:
BASE: Pebbled Path 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Gray Granite layer 4″ x 5 1/4″
scraps of Misty Moonlight and basic White
for the sentiment

I stamped the long sentiment from Wonderful Thoughts in Misty moonlight on a scrap strip of Basic White and punched it using the Banners Pick a Punch on both ends.
Adhere it to a wider strip of Misty Moonlight and cut the edges in the Banners Pick a Punch as well to match the Basic White layer.
Stamp the large roses in Pebbled Path ink onto the Gray Granite layer.
Adhere the Misty Moonlight Inner Braided ribbon around the Gray Granite layer and pop up the sentiment piece on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the layer.
Adhere the Gray Granite layer to the Pebbled Path card base.
I added Iridescent Pearls to finish off the card but decided I wanted a butterfly! It is ok to redesign a card in the middle if it doesn’t look finished to you – feel free to experiment!
I moved the Pearls and added a butterfly that I colored with Misty Moonlight ink and a Blending Brush to finish the card!

Try a tone on tone look for your next creation – no go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Stippled Roses Cling Stamp Set (English)
[162657]
$27.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146983]
$10.00
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[153081]
$10.00
Pebbled Path 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161722]
$10.00
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad
[153118]
$9.00
Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad
[161648]
$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
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$13.00
Banners Pick A Punch
[153608]
$27.00
Misty Moonlight 3/8" (1 Cm) Inner Braid Ribbon
[161638]
$8.00
Paper Butterfly Accents
[162612]
$8.00
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels
[158987]
$7.50
shimmery white embossing paste meets coastal cabana

shimmery white embossing paste meets coastal cabana

by | Jan 8, 2022 | card samples, product reviews, techniques

Have you ever used our embossing paste – OMG – what a GREAT effect. We have two varieties – regular white embossing paste and the shimmery white embossing paste. In these samples I used the shimmery white and BOY DOES IT SPARKLE! Do you love sparkle but hate the mess of glitter – well we have so many options these days for glittery shine with out all the mess and this is definitely one of those! Well OK it’s a little messy but it cleans up with water and doesn’t have you sneaking into bed with glitter on your face only to give away the fact that you were crafting until way too late when your husband sees you in the morning LOL. (FYI – That has happened in the Gramley household before!)

Gather a few items for this project:
I used the Basic Patterns Decorative masks (#150697) – the polka dots pattern, Shimmery White Embossing Paste (#145645), the Pallette Knives (#142808) Basic White Cardstock (#159276), a reinker of your choice and matching cardstock (I used Coastal Cabana cardstock (#131297) and reinker (#131164)
I also used Bermuda Bay cardstock (#131197), Crumb cake cardstock (#120953), Coastal Cabana ink pad (#147097), Pool Party Sheer Ribbon (#152462) and Artistry Blooms Sequins (#152477)

Using the Silicon Mat, I adhere with old washi tape a Basic white cardstock piece measuring 4″ x 5 1/4″ and then adhered the Polka Dotted Mask from the Basic Patterns Decorative Masks (#150697) down so both would not shift while applying the paste.
Using an acrylic block I smeared some Shimmery White Embossing paste (#145645) onto the block.
Place two drops of re-inker or more to reach desired intensity of color (Two drops of the Coastal Cabana was plenty for the small amount I used (tip start with a small amount as the paste will harden over time and will just go to waste if you mix too much)
Mix together until blended with your palette knife.
Smear colored paste onto the mask and smooth until desired area is covered (can cover the whole mask or just a portion – you decide!)
Remove from under the mask and allow to air dry.
If you have left over take another sheet and smear until all used up.
I added the Pool Party Sheer Ribbon (#152462) around the pasted piece of cardstock.
Popped it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and adhered to a base of Crumb Cake cardstock.
Die cut a sentiment piece on Coastal Cabana from the Stitched So Sweetly die set (#151690) and stamp the sentiment in Coastal Cabana ink (#147097) from the Create with Friends (#156058) stamp set and pop up on Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) over the Pool Party ribbon.
Add the Artistry Blooms Sequins (#152477) to finish it off and hold the card up to the light to admire the sparkle!!
I adhered the smaller second piece to a Coastal cabana stamped Flowing Flowers tone on tone background.
I stamped the Thank You sentiment from the Flowing Flowers stamp set (#157880) and popped it up on Dimensionals.
I added artistry Blooms sequins to this card also!

I hope this inspired you to try this awesome and fun product! The possibilities and color combinations are endless! Now go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

Product List
Create With Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set
[156058]
$17.00
Flowing Flowers Cling Stamp Set
[157880]
$25.00
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[131164]
$3.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$9.75
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[120953]
$8.75
Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[131297]
$8.75
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[122924]
$8.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad
[147097]
$7.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$120.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon
[152462]
$6.00
Artistry Blooms Sequins
[152477]
$7.00
Palette Knives
[142808]
$5.00
Shimmery White Embossing Paste
[145645]
$9.00
Basic Pattern Decorative Masks
[150697]
$8.00
new linen specialty paper and collage technique

new linen specialty paper and collage technique

by | Jul 6, 2021 | card samples, product reviews, techniques

A collage technique is a fun one – combining stamps on a page to create a cohesive collection from a variety of images! Normally used to create a vintage look as in this example – I used the Stamp set Very Verasailles (#149275) and the New Linen Specialty paper (#155681) to create this feel!

Measurements:
Basic White Cardstock
base card 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″
piece to back linen 4″ x 5 1/4″
Early Espresso 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
Linen Specialty paper 4″ x 5 1/4″

Using Blender Brushes (#102845) I started with the lightest brown ink – Crumb cake (#147116) and starting off the page, I colored the entire surface of the linen specialty paper.
Next I swirled the Soft Suede ink (#147115) around the edges going slightly more in towards the center.
Finally I added Early Espresso ink (#147114) to the outside edges.
Next I stamped the images starting first with the largest images and filled in the space with progressively smaller stamped images – covering and occasionally overlapping the images.
Next I stamped in Soft Suede the medallion image and placed the thank you sentiment in the center of the stamped image.
I then fussy cut the image using our Paper Snips Scissors (#103579) and blended color on the edges of the image with the Blender Brush.
I used a Blender Brush direct to the ink pad to color the Pale Papaya Open Weave Ribbon (#155672) in the Soft Suede ink! (One of my favorite all time ribbon techniques especially with this ribbon – it is so awesome to have every possible color with just a little ink and the Pale Papaya Open Weave ribbon!!)
I mounted the Early Espresso cardstock onto the white base card and laid the ribbon on top of the early espresso cardstock.
I peeled the backing off the Linen Specialty paper and adhered to a 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock. Place Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) on the back of the linen piece and mount over the ribbon making sure that the ribbon is placed in between the Dimensionals so you can slide to adjust it!
Tie the ribbon and place dimensionals onto the sentiment piece.
Adhere the sentiment piece to the cardfront! Place Opal Rounds (#154289) on the card front to finish off this card with a little sparkle!
Here is the finshed card – I hope this inspires you to go and create your own art – one stamp at a time!
Happy Stampin’
Natalie
Product List
Linen 12
[155681]
$6.00
Very Versailles Cling Stamp Set
[149275]
$23.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$9.75
Early Espresso 8-1/2
[119686]
$8.75
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
[147114]
$7.50
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
[147115]
$7.50
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
[147116]
$7.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Blender Pens
[102845]
$12.00
Pale Papaya 3/8
[155672]
$7.00
Opal Rounds
[154289]
$7.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00
painting with craft white ink

painting with craft white ink

by | May 21, 2021 | card samples, techniques

I love showing new ways to use existing products – how about Craft White ink pad and refill – ever thought of painting with it? Neither had I until I saw a version of this card on Instagram from Hammond and Penny cards – thanks for the inspiration!

Measurements:
Gray Granite cardstock
5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ cardstock scored at 4 1/4″
Supplies
Gray Granite ink pad
Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends Combo pack
Craft White ink pad and refill
Blender Pen
paper snips
Hand Penned Petals stamp set

Stamp the larger flower image on the right side of the card in Gray Granite ink for a tone on tone repeating image.

Using the Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends color and highlight the leaves.
Squeeze white ink from the refill into the lid of the craft white ink pad container and with a Blender Pen paint the inside of the flowers.
Using Paper Snips fussy cut around the left hand side of the flowers and when you reach the top fold of the card cut towards the left hand edge on the fold line.
Stamp the sentiment onto the back panel of the card on the left side of the cardstock so the sentiment shows when the card is folded closed. Embellish with some Basic Rhinestone jewels.
Product List
Hand Penned Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set
[155070]
$22.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$9.75
Gray Granite 8-1/2
[146983]
$8.75
Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill
[147277]
$9.50
Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad
[147118]
$7.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Paper Snips
[103579]
$10.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Blender Pens
[102845]
$12.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[144220]
$5.00
I love the tone on tone and the way painting the white ink onto the flowers makes them POP! Go create some art today – one stamp at a time! Have a great weekend!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie