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

more color monday – pool party, lemon lolly and soft seafoam

more color monday – pool party, lemon lolly and soft seafoam

Do you struggle deciding what to stamp or design? Do you have a hard time trying to decide on color combinations? Our color coach is a easy way to avoid those indecisive moments! Interested in what our color coach is – e-mail me and get a copy! 10 pages of delightful color combinations and this is one of them!
Today’s More Color Monday is all about Pool Party, Lemon Lolly and Soft Seafoam. I was looking for a color combination I would not normally pick out so I referred to our color coach and found this threesome and decided to try it out!
Measurements:
Base: Pool Party 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″
Basic White layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″

I started with an E acrylic block and the three colors of ink pads. I added Pool Party to the top of the block.

I added Lemon Lolly to the middle.
I added Soft Seafoam ink to the bottom of the acrylic block.
I placed the block ink side up on a Silicone Craft sheet to protect my work surface and sprayed the acrylic block with plenty of water until the ink started to run together.
Lift the block and add the Basic White layer on the Silicone craft sheet, quickly invert the acrylic block and place in the center of the card stock and press firmly on all sides of the block.
Remove the block and allow the card stock to dry.
Each time you do this the outcome will be unique!
Stamp the three different grass stamps onto the bottom of the inked paper.
Stamp in Lemon Lolly the splatter stamped image onto the Lemon Lolly portion of the Basic White cardstock to add some depth and dimension.
Add the Sentiment – I choose one from the Waves of Inspiration and I also stamped a few birds from that set as well in Pool Party ink.
I die cut the cloud image on a scrap piece of Basic white and with a Blending Brush added clouds to the Pool Party section of the White layer which added more depth and dimension!
Using the edge of my Paper Snips I distressed the edges of the Basic White stamped layer.
I adhered the Basic White layer to the Pool Party card base and added Iridescent Rhinestones around the sentiment.
Here is another version using the Ombre Matte Decorative Dots for the embellishment.
I love these color challenges and hope that you are playing along when you can! Now go and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

adding color with sponge daubers and a stamparatus with our new waves of inspiration stamp set

adding color with sponge daubers and a stamparatus with our new waves of inspiration stamp set

Each of the world’s wide and open oceans is brimming with beauty and wonder. Marvelous marine animals, miles of submerged mountain ranges, and unique underwater plants lie thousands of feet below Earth’s dry surface, encouraging exploration and awaiting discovery.

Discover the depths of the ocean—and your artistic abilities—with the Waves of the Ocean Collection! This coastal collection includes an inspiring set of stamps and detailed dies, both early-release products from the upcoming 2022–2023 Annual Catalog. Plus, a pack of paper made from images of hand-poured paint, blue-hued foil sheets for a sea of shine, and radiant rhinestones for a splash of sparkle—each an exclusive product you can only purchase during the promotion period!

Explore artistic expression with the Waves of the Ocean Collection. With these seaside supplies, you’ll dive into inspiration and swim in a sea of creativity! Keep reading for promotion and product details, marketing tips and tricks, and shareable resources that’ll blow you out of the water.

Today I am going to show you how to get depth in the wave image from the Waves of the Ocean stamp using sponge daubers and the stamparatus!

Measurements:

Pacific Point Base Cardstock
5 1/2′ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″
Basic Black layer
4″ x 5 1/4″ cut to 1/8 larger on each side of
the final size of the Basic White layer
Basic White layer
4″ x 5 1/4″ cut after stamping

First place the Basic White cardstock layer in the left hand corner of the stamparatus and lay the wave image red rubber side down on the cardstock and close the acrylic arm of the stamparatus down onto the sticky side of the stamp and pick it up on the acrylic plate.

Open up the stamparatus and ink the wave stamp in Balmy Blue ink and stamp th image on the Basic White cardstock layer. Reink if the coverage is not to your liking or did not cover the while way.
Using sponge daubers and other blue hued colors (I used Pacific Point and Misty Moonlight) Tap the sponge dauber on the ink pad and then randomly daub ink direct to the stamp in a few spots. Stamp the image and then redo in the other color. Add more color as desired.
The added layers of color give the wave more depth and dimension.

I added a sentiment from the Waves of the Ocean stamp set.

I cut the Basic White cardstock down around the image of the wave and then mounted it onto Basic Black and cut to 1/8″ border around the wave stamped layer.

I tied White Glittered Organdy ribbon to the top of these two layers.
I mounted these layers onto the Pacific Point base card and added Rhinestones from this gorgeous collection called Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels.
I just love being around the water it is a true representation of peacefulness to me. This card was made for my cousin as her family is dealing with the crisis of cancer in their youngest child, Natalie, who is 17 months old. She has been admitted to St. Jude’s in Memphis. If you pray, please add prayers for Natalie and her family for their continued strength and peace.
One of the reasons that many of us make cards is to share them with others and brighten someones day – send a card today to someone you care about and make their day. Create some art of your own and share it – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’ and Be Well,

Natalie