exploring luster paper

exploring luster paper

I am one of those people that LOVES glitter – don’t care that it is messy just love the sparkle! But if you can get the sparkle without the mess even better right? I love Wink of Stella for that reason but the new 2023-2025 In Color 12″ x 12″ Luster Specialty paper is next level – all the sparkle and shimmer with none of the mess!

The Boho Blue Luster paper brought to mind the shimmer of the water and I just knew that I wanted to make a Waves of Inspiration card!

Measurements:
Base: Azure Afternoon 4 1/4″ x 11″
scored at 5 1/2″
Luster paper: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Basic white Layer inside: (2) 4 ” x 5 1/4″
scraps for wave, cloud sentiment and bird
dies

Using the third largest Deckled Frame die cut one of the Basic White layers. Adhere a window sheet to the frame.
Die cut the card front with the same size deckle Frame die. Add the White frame/Window Sheet side inside to the inside of the card front covering the opening you just made.
Die cut the same frame in the Luster paper layer and using the inside part of the die cut a wave die from the left over inside square.
Die cut out of Basic White scraps, 2 clouds, 4 birds, 1 wave.
Stamp the sentiment and die cut the sentiment piece.
Adhere the Boho Blue Luster paper wave over the window sheet and then glue the white wave over the blue one. You will need to trim the edges to fit under the Boho Blue Luster frame.
Add a pencil mark where the wave edge should be to match up on the Basic White Cardstock inside layer and then stamp the wave from the Waves of Inspiration stamp set onto the white layer.
Adhere the layer to the inside of the card.
I added Wink of Stella to the inside wave – it is impossible to photograph the subtle sparkle of the wave but trust me it is fabulous!
Adhere the Luster paper frame to the outside of the card covering the wave edges and add the clouds and birds to the frame around the edges.
Add three Tinsel Four-pack gems to the card front.
Add the sentiment piece to the center bottom of the outside luster frame and the card is complete. I LOVE the shine!!

Create something sparkly today – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

june swap cards

june swap cards

Another batch of great and diverse cards is coming in the mail again and it is time to share the ones I have received!

This first card is from Marie W. and uses the Hello Irresistible DSP and the Hello Ladybug photopolymer stamp set. She used the ladybug which is on sale today 15% off Today ONLY! to $15.30 to make a bee instead of the traditional lady bug – so cute!!

Vickie G’s card features the Fresh as a Daisy suite collection and the Lasting label punch, she matched the colors to the DSP she picked using Moody Mauve and Wild Wheat! Remember the Cheerful Daisies stamp set is also on sale down to $21.25 from the regular $25!
This swap card submitted by Denise W used Googly eyes from the Dollar Store! It features the Bird’s Eye View stamp set which is only $17 down from $20!
I love this card from Susan W. – she used heat embossing on vellum and colored with 91% alcohol ink with blends markers. She embossed Gold Foil with the new Exposed Brick Embossing Folder. She used the Berry Harvest background stamp which is $17 TODAY ONLY!
Kathi D used Tahitian tide CS on Basic Black CS which really pops with the Sweet and Precious stamp set which is on sale for $22.10 today only!
Lyn L’s swap card uses a watercolor background to set the stage for the Sailboat builder punch, and the waves of inspiration bundle!
Jennie T’s swap card uses the Easter Bunny set colored with Blends Markers and the Countryside Inn DSP and Misty Moonlight Ribbon. The Easter Bunny set is on sale today only for $16.15!
Susan K’s card uses the Taco Fiesta and the Alphabest stamp set, $16.15 and $18.17 respectively today! The Masterfully Made DSP adds to the playful, color of this design.
This swap card from Carol S features the Zany Zoo stamp set – $22.10 today with the Zoo Crew DSP and the Splatter EF, Decorative Circle punch and Black and White Gingham ribbon!
Judith P’s swap card uses one of my new favorites Timeless Arrangments bundle! on a moody Mauve CS background colored with the Foursquare Decorative Mask.
Lori V’s swap card is super cute using the Little Monkey punch bundle in a delightful fun fold that I will detail in an upcoming blog post to teach you how to make this adorable card!
Hope these cards inspired you to finally get that stamp set you had your eye on because TODAY is the day 15% off all regular stamp sets in the current Annual catalog! My current hostess code is 9ZAJSCN3

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie