Sunday, September 22, 2024

One of a Kind snowflake set from Stampin' Up!

 

I spent several hours playing with this stamp set from Stampin' Up!  I love snowflakes, so the One of a Kind stamp set was in my first order from the latest mini catalog.  I kept making different versions of the card, not knowing if I wanted to go more simple or just keep adding more and more.  This set is so fun to use.  There are two dies that coordinate with the set. One cuts our the largest snowflake stamp image. The other cuts out a detailed snowflake.  Stamps with dies are only $27.75.




My first card used the snowflake stamps across the card in a horizontal flurry. I stamped them in Pool Party ink.  

The card Base is Pool Party with a layer of Real Red. I also added a sentiment on Real Red embossed in white. A bow of red and white bakers twine adds some texture behind the greeting. 



My second card is the same as the first, except I cut out a window with the large snowflake die, and added a layered snowflake behind the window, that is still visible when the card is opened. 





On the third version, I stamped the snowflakes across the card in Versamark ink and embossed them in white. I applied Pool Party ink with a blending brush. The embossed images resist the ink, so they are highlighted against the background.  I really enjoy seeing the snowflakes appear as the ink is applied on top. 





On my final version, I added the embossed snowflakes and the peek-through snowflake cut out. 


I can't really decide which one I like best.  The simplicity of the white background looks really nice, but I do love to emboss.  

 

Here is a full length how to so you can see the different varieties and the peek through in action. 


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Thursday, September 5, 2024

Shepherd's Care stamp set with Star-lit Glow technique

 

Hi everyone! Today I am sharing a card I made with the Shepherd's Care stamp set from the new September to December Mini Catalog from Stampin' Up!  I wanted to make it look like the star was shining it's light down on the shepherd. I think I did it! 


I started by stamping the image onto Basic Gray cardstock.  I then masked off an area for the light, and used Blending Brushes to add Night of Navy ink for the sky. Next I used Craft White to stamp the star, and a White Watercolor pencil to add highlights to the shepherd.  


 I decided to make the glow a little warmer by adding some Daffodil Delight watercolor pencil on top of the white.  It is important to add the white first, to help the light yellow pigment to show up on the dark cardstock. 


I finished the inside with a sentiment and the smaller image of Bethlehem. You can see a full how to video of this card on my YouTube Channel. 



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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

New Scrapbooking Brochure is now live!

 

 
 
So many new things to explore in this new Scrapbooking Brochure! 
Be sure to take a look even if you are not a scrapbooker! The papers and sticker sheets are great for card makers too!   
 

The new Autumn to Remember kit includes everything you need to make 3 2-page spreads (6 pages total) with step by step instructions!  You'll have left overs to make some more things on your own too! Use the remaining pieces to make some cards! 
Not ready for a whole kit but wish you could get some of those adorable pages or stickers? 
You can! get the papers and sticker sheet only! 

There are also two winter kits and a Halloween kit. 




And more paper/sticker sheet only packs.




Check out the full line up in the online store!


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