more color mondays – pretty peacock, blackberry bliss and crumb cake

more color mondays – pretty peacock, blackberry bliss and crumb cake

I wanted to create some fun background papers for this card so I took each of the challenge colors and did the same technique with each (I only have pictures of the Pretty Peacock version)

The first thing I did was blend color onto a 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer of Basic White CS with a Blending Brush.

Next I placed a drop of Ink refill in the lid of the ink pad and dipped the wide Water Painter into the ink and liquified it with extra water.

I splattered the ink onto the layer that was set on my glass mat.

Do not disturb the over splatter it will be used in the next step of the technique!

I then moved the layer and sprayed the over splatter with a Stampin’ Spritzer filled with water.

I turned the layer blended color side down on the glass matte surface over the water and patted the layer down to absorb the water – I moved the layer around to wet different portions of the layer in the over splattered water.

Allow the layer to dry.

I repeated this step with the other two colors of ink – Blackberry Bliss and Crumb Cake.

I cut the Crumb Cake layer into 1 1/2″ x 4″ strips and added it to the Crumb Cake card front.

I forgot to take pictures of the next steps – so sorry! I stamped the large leaf image from the Nature’s Symphony stamp set in Pretty Peacock ink and then cut them out with the corresponding die.

I cut the large leaf die from the Blackberry Bliss colored layer.

I cut a circle die from the Spotlight on Nature dies in Crumb Cake CS and stamped the “you make me smile” sentiment in Pretty Peacock ink.

I arranged the Blackberry bliss dies and the stamped Pretty Peacock leaves under the sentiment circle. I popped the circle up on Stampin’ Dimensionals and finished arranging the leaves in a loose cluster around the card!

I added 5 Faceted Snowflakes in the pretty Peacock hue to finish the card with a sweet color coordination – I think the snowflakes look like stars and loved the faceted look it gave this card!

I hope this inspires you to try this fun background technique and see what you can create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

more color mondays – petunia pop, azure afternoon and gorgeous grape

more color mondays – petunia pop, azure afternoon and gorgeous grape

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge features Petunia Pop, Azure Afternoon, and Gorgeous Grape hues for a bright and cheery birthday card using the single stamp set Simple Birthday!

Measurements:
BASE: Azure Afternoon CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White CS: 3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″
Petunia Pop CS: 3 5/8″ x 4 7/8″
Gorgeous Grape CS: 3 3/4″ x 5″

Stamp the Simple Birthday sentiment onto the 3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″ Basic White layer in Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Using blending brushes on the Basic White layer add a strip of Petunia pop ink with a Blending Brush to the top third of the Basic White layer.
Then add Azure Afternoon ink with a Blending Brush to the middle third of the Basic White Layer.
Add Gorgeous Grape ink with a Blending Brush to the lower third of the Basic White layer.
Place the garden folder of the Glass and Garden mini embossing folder over the middle of the Basic White blended area and emboss with the flower images.
Using a Stampin’ Spritzer filled with water spray the surface of the Basic WHite layer with the Spritzer and dry the splatter effect created when the water lifts the ink color with a Heat Tool.
Adhere the Basic White blended layer to the Petunia Pop layer.
Adhere the layers to the Gorgeous Grape layer.
Adhere the front of the card base with the Garden embossing folder from the Glass and Garden embossing folders, right down the middle of the card front.
Add Stampin’ Dimensionals along the back of the Layered piece and adhere to the back of the card the White 1/4″ ribbon from the Botanical Textures Suite wrapping it around the middle of the card.
Adhere to the Azure Afternoon card front.
Adhere the Two Toned Sparkle Gems to the card front to finish off this lovely and easy Simple Birthday card.

Try this coloring technique with a larger sentiment from your stash and see what fun color combinations you can create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

spring corners card

spring corners card

This simply stamped card uses the new Online Exclusives set Spring Corners.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
3 3/4″ x 5″
Daffodil Delight CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″

Die cut the daisy corner die from the Spring Corners bundle in the left-hand corner.
Stamp the corner sentiment in the opposite corner.
Adhere the Daffodil Delight layer to the card base.
Adhere the die cut layer over the Daffodil Delight CS layer.
Blend Daffodil Delight ink on the smaller die cut layer.
Tap water droplets from a Water Painter against a bone folder creating water splatters.
The water smeared the word day so I stamped that word again and I popped up the word over the original to emphasize it and add some additional depth and dimension to the card.
Adhere Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems around the sentiment and this simple corner card is finished.
Such a fun stamping around the corners of the card piece of art!
Try stamping words you have around the edges of the card for some fun intrigue to your next card or get this fun Online Exclusive bundle!

Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

more color mondays azure afternoon, coastal cabana, and lemon lime twist

more color mondays azure afternoon, coastal cabana, and lemon lime twist

Today’s blog post card is another card using the card layouts on page 22 from the current 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. These colors pop off the page for this More Color Monday color challenge of Azure Afternoon, Coastal Cabana and Lemon Lime Twist.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
Basic Black CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Fluid 100 paper

Using the Fluid 100 Paper, I picked three colors: Azure Afternoon, Coastal Cabana, and Lemon Lime Twist.
Color the entire surface of the Fluid 100 paper with Blending Brushes in the three ink colors.
Using a Stampin’ Spritzer filled with water and a large Water Painter and spray the surface with water splatter and drop water from the water painter. Allow the paper to dry.
Emboss the Basic Black layer with the Beattiful Butterflies hybrid embossing folder.
Adhere the embossed layer to the card front.
Die cut the large butterfly from the Fluid 100 paper and adhere the top half of the card.
Color the Basic Rhinestones Jewels with the Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends.
Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set on the Fluid 100 paper and die cut the sentiment piece.
Pop up the sentiment piece with Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the bottom of the card on the right hand side.
Adhere five Rhinestones to the card front around the butterflies and sentiment piece.
I love this card – the colors pop off the Basic Black embossed layer.

Try to make a card with Basic Black and pops of color! Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

more color mondays – berry burst, old olive and fresh freesia

more color mondays – berry burst, old olive and fresh freesia

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge is layers of glimmer and trees of Berry Burst, Old Olive and Fresh Freesia in a non-traditional Christmas card for this installment of More Color Mondays.

Measurements:
BASE: Berry Burst CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
scrap for Christmas die cut
Basic White CS: 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″
scrap for Christmas die cut
4″ x 5 1/4″ for background layer
Fresh Freesia CS: scrap for circle die
Glimmer paper: 2″ strips for tree die cuts

Using a blending brush, color the Basic White CS 4″ x 5 1/4″ with Berry Burst ink.
Spray the layer with a Stampin’ Spritzer and coat with a fine layer of water spritz.
Sprinkle the layer with the Wink of Stella pen.
Emboss the layer with the Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder.
Adhere the layer onto the 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ Basic White layer.
Adhere both layers to the card base.
Stamp the “in your heart” sentiment onto the Basic White circle die cut from the Stylish Shapes die set with Berry Burst ink.
(I eventually changed this layer to Fresh Freesia CS)
Die cut the Glimmer Paper with the Peaceful Evegreens die set.
Adhere to the left side of the card base.
Pop up the circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals onto the right-hand side of the card base.
I die cut the Christmas word die from the Peaceful Seasons dies from Berry Burst CS.
Adhere to the top half of the circle die.
Die cut the Christmas word matte in Basic White CS.
Emboss it in the Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder.
I decided I needed the white matte under the Berry Burst CS for the Christmas word die.
I added some Natural Linen Thread in green around the White and brushed layer.
I had added pink Pastel Adhesive-Based Sequins.
I replaced the Basic White circle with a Fresh Freesia circle.

This unusual winter scene is bright and beautiful! Try this layered technique and create a non-traditional Christmas card.

Now go and create some artwork of your own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie