The Stampin’ Up! annual catalog has a new feature: 22 sketches for inspiration shown on the bottom of page 22. This card uses the brand new Labeled with Love stamp set (page 58 AC) using the third sketch from the right on the top row (below). Print the PDF for specific instructions ~ enjoy!
Using Template 1 found on page 22, I created two cards and a scrapbooking page. I first developed a simple card front template for easy reference of measurements and then customized the design accordingly.
Opting for a monochromatic color palette for the cards, I viewed the templates as a starting point to kickstart the design process and further enhance it. The same template was used to craft portrait, landscape, and the scrapbook page. Each layout was elevated by incorporating additional layers to every element. I also made my own decorative paper by stamping on cardstock, showcasing the boundless creative possibilities.
Measurements:
Card Base: Coastal Cabana 5 ½” x 11
Leaves DSP 2 ½” x 3 ¾”
Tile DSP 2 ¾” x 3
Basic White Banner about ¾” x 2”
Basic White for inside of card - 5 ¼” x 4”
Do you like to use SU colors on your website, flyers & journaling for your scrapbook pages? Did you know that you can use the exact colors used by Stampin’ Up!? Download the chart below. To use these codes with Microsoft Word: Highlight the chosen word or text, click on the FONT COLOR button and choose 'More Colors', then choose the 'Custom' tab and enter the number codes for Red (R), Green (G) and Blue (B). Or, do as I do and add the HEX CODE. Easy Peasy. I used Azure Afternoon on this post!
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This is an easy technique that requires few supplies but adds a great background to your card or 3-D project. SUPPLIES: Stamps as desired Light colored cardstock or designer series paper cut to desired size Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755) or Adhesive Sheets (152334) Tissue paper For sample card: Stamp Sets - Unbounded Love (163378), Spotlight on Nature Bundle (163581) Inks – Pebbled Path (16148), Balmy Blue (147105) Stampin’ Blends – Mossy Meadow 154890), Lemon Lime Twist (161682), Fresh Freesia (155518) and Bubble Bath (151575) Paper including cutting dimensions: Highland Heather Cardstock [CS] (146986) 8 ½” x 5 ½” scored and folded at 4 ¼ for card base Basic White Cardstock (159276) 5 ¼” x 4” (inside insert), 3 ½” x 3 ½” Meandering Meadow Designer Series Paper [DSP] (162735), mottled Night of Navy, Highland Heather, Balmy Blue design 5” x 4” White tissue paper a bit larger than the DSP Accessories: Deckled Rectangles Dies (159173), Silver & White 1/2: Sheer Ribbon (162149), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Adhesive Sheets (152334), Paper Trimmer (152392), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653) INSTRUCTIONS: Technique: 1. If desired, stamp tissue paper with an all-over design. 2. Crumple tissue paper up tightly, then smooth it out leaving lots of wrinkles still in the paper. See photo. 3. Apply Adhesive sheet on back of the DSP or apply Multipurpose Liquid Glue with the broad end of the bottle all over the cardstock or DSP. 4. Lay the wrinkled tissue paper over the adhesive and gently press it down so it sticks down everywhere. There may be tissue paper hanging over the edges of the cardstock. See photo. 5. If using glue, allow the glue to dry. Then cut off the extra with scissors or use a die. Now your piece is ready to use on a card. To make sample card: 1. Do steps 2 – 4 of the technique using the Meandering Meadow DSP in place of CS. 2. Lightly rub the Balmy Blue ink pad across the faux silk surface to highlight some of the wrinkles. 3. Use the next to the largest Deckled Rectangles die to trim this layer. Then adhere it to the card front as shown. 4. Stamp the flowers near the lower left corner of the 3 ½” x 3 ½” piece of Basic White CS with Pebbled Path ink. Color it with the Stampin‘ Blends. 5. Stamp ‘Hope’ from the Unbounded Love stamp set next to the flowers with Pebbled Path ink. 6. Use the little dots stamp and Balmy Blue ink to lightly stamp the background of this layer. 7. I used the next to the largest Spotlight on Nature die with the leafy pattern placing it to cut off part of the flowers as shown. 8. Place two strips of Stampin’ Seal on the back of this circle and adhere a length of ribbon as shown. 9. Adhere to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 10. Stamp verse on the Basic White insert if desired and adhere to the inside. |
You can find these sketches on page 22 in Stampin' Up!'s annual catalog but....want something easier to use? This is a three page PDF that you can print out and keep nearby for card ideas while you are creating....no trying to find that darn page in the catalog ~ easy peasy.
Swap card by Laura Barto who lives in IL. Laura calls this technique the "Inked Hybrid embossing folder". She inked the folder with the following stamp pads ~ Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Shy Shamrock and Misti Moonlight. The background leaves are created using the Leaf Fall 3D embossing folder which is also online. Love her color choices!
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I thought that this chart might be helpful for you ~ if you think so please download it and save it in a special spot so you can reference it when you are creating your next project. On pages 132 - 133 in Stampin' Up!'s annual catalog you will find a beautiful COLOR WHEEL (available soon to all of us) and information on COLOR THEORY. The colors on the chart are samples of MONOCHROMATIC colors - they have only one color but different shades/tones of that color. The chart labels all of the colors according to those available through Stampin' Up! which makes it easy to use. What colors would you choose?
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I was watching a YouTube video by Lynn Dunn, using the Layers of Beauty Bundle (page 57 AC). She had this great idea for the inside of cards. I’ve attached pics hoping that will help. She basically took a piece of cardstock 8 x 10.5 and marked lines down the center of each side. Then she stamped the image and used the stencils to color it (picture 1). Then she cut on each line giving her 4 pieces of cardstock, each 4 x 5.25, perfect for the inside of cards (picture 2). It was an easy way to decorate the inside without having to stamp each one separately (picture 3). Barb's finished cards ~ picture 4. Thanks Barb!
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Background Brilliance, page 90 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog This section of the new annual catalog (page 90-91) highlights background stamps and ways to use them. LEAF COLLECTION (#163610, $20) is shown full size with a sample using fussy cut pieces. My card uses clear embossing powder, this background stamp and four different colors of ink. Supplies: · Stamps ~ Leaf Collection (163610); Sweetly Scripted (163600) · Cardstock – Basic White (159278); Shy Shamrock (163795); Granny Apple Green (146990) · Ink ~ Shy Shamrock (163808); Old Olive (147090); Granny Apple Green (147095); Shaded Spruce (147088); Versamark (102283) · Misc. – Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Silicone Craft Sheet (127853); Blending Brushes (160518); Stampin’ Brayer (162936); Tear & Tape (154031); Basics Embossing Powder (165679, page 126 AC) Measurements: · Shy Shamrock base card: 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼” · Granny Apple Green: 4” x 5 ¼” · Basic White: 3 ¾” x 5” (card front), ¾” x 5” (sentiment), 4” x 5 ¼” (inside) Instructions:
2. Ink the Leaf Collection stamp with Versamark and stamp over the top of the random green colors you have created. 3. Cover completely with clear embossing powder, shake off excess, heat to emboss the entire piece and let cool. 4. Brayer Shaded Spruce ink over the top of the embossed leaf pattern. Rub off excess ink with soft tissue or cloth. 5. Layer Granny Apple Green cardstock on base card. Add the embossed leaf piece using Tear & Tape because the paper may be bowed due to the heat. Tear & Tape will hold all the edges in place. 6. Stamp sentiment on Basic White strip and adhere to the card with Tear & Tape. |