We love adding color to our cards, but sometimes it’s hard to find the right color combination. That’s where CASEing (Copying And Sharing Everything) comes in handy! Our Adventure Awaits card had the cutest combination of colors: Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Night of Navy, and Pool Party. We decided to CASE the color scheme to create our You’re on My Mind card.
To make our card, we used the Fern 3D Embossing Folder to emboss some Basic White Cardstock for our card base. Then we used the Dots & Spots die to die cut a piece of Pool Party Cardstock, which we adhered to the card base with Stampin’ SEAL+. Next, we used the Nature’s Prints Stamp Set to stamp flowers in Flirty Flamingo and Fresh Freesia ink, which we die cut and adhered to the card front with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. We die cut a tag from the Designer Tags dies and stamped our sentiment in Night of Navy. We then used the Night of Navy 3/8″ (1 cm) Bordered Ribbon to tie the sentiment to the card, and we added a few more Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to secure the ribbon on the card front. We love how the ribbon complements the unique color combination while accenting the sentiment.
If you like what you see, don’t be afraid to CASE it! You could copy the color, or you could mimic the layout—the possibilities are endless!
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FREE STICKERS!
This kit includes a special bonus: FREE STICKERS! Look around and you’ll see stickers everywhere—on water bottles, laptops, coolers. And, of course, on paper crafting projects! It’s an on-trend extra that you will love them.
Need fun card ideas for your next class or event—something to step it up for more advanced crafters? Or do you just want a terrific and trendy project for your next “me-time” coffee and card session? Our playful Conversation Bubbles Bundle step-ups might be just the thing!
CASUAL To make the casual card, simply stamp the solid thought bubbles in your choice of ink (for this card, we used Jet Black StāzOn, Blushing Bride, and Polished Pink). After the ink is completely dry, stamp the sentiment or image inside the thought bubble with VersaMark ink. Sprinkle on some white embossing powder, shake off the excess, then heat set.
PS We stamped the remaining thought bubbles in Parakeet Party and Jet Black StāzOn. So cute!
AVID To make the background layer for the avid card, use the emboss-resist technique! First, stamp and heat emboss the thought bubbles using white embossing powder; then, use a Blending Brush to add ink over the top. To capture the ombre effect, apply the color in darker and darker layers, saving the deepest application of color for the bottom of the card. To remove the excess ink from the embossed areas, use a dry cloth.
ARTFULLY AVID For our artfully avid version, take the ink blending up a notch by using Masking Paper and Blending Brushes to create a border around the outside edges. After inking and removing the Masking Paper strips, you’ll have a nice, crisp border. To make this card different from the avid sample, use the Blending Brushes to add even more ink and deepen the color as much as you can while retaining the ombre look. Add an ink splatter to finish. Gorgeous!
I will be designing for the Paper Fashion Show again this year, but just to increase your desire to come to see the newest designs tonight. http://www.paperfashionshow.com to get your tix now for tonights show!
I’m showing the different designs I’ve created and handmade through the years. All made with 90% paper. I usually use Neenah paper, a favorite of mine. All needed permissions were acquired, but I don’t know who the photos were take by.
2018 My first year was at the Seawall ballroom in the Denver Performing Arts Center. There is a different theme each year this was inspiration of county and fashion designers, my choice was The Rolling Stones fashion designer of the jumpsuits that show skin and bright colors- Ossie Clark. I’ve had the same model over the years luckily for me, she is an absolute professional, Valencia Hill.
This is 2019, theme- flight without wings. I went for a hot air balloon with a steampunk style, along with a bussle on the back of the dress.
Dark design by V and A Creations
This is 2022, it was delayed by 2 years because of COVID. The model for this year is my daughter conveniently for me. Theme was chiaroscuro – the treatment of light and shade in drawing and painting, ◦ an effect of contrasted light and dark
Every month we have a new challenge for you—a way to keep you on your toes and stretch your creative muscles. This month, we challenge you to use the Alphabet À La Mode Dies in a creative way. If you like how we used the dies in our card and you want to recreate it yourself, we’ve created some easy instructions for you to follow!
First, put strips of Masking Paper on a panel of Daffodil Delight Cardstock then use a Small Blending Brush to color the panel with Daffodil Delight ink. Remove the Masking Paper and add a die-cut sun (we used the Stylish Shapes Dies to create our sun). Next, create the “sunshine” stencil by die-cutting Basic White Cardstock with Alphabet À La Mode Dies. Then, place the stencil over Basic White Cardstock and use a Small Blending Brush to color the stencil and create an ombre effect with Pale Papaya ink.
Die cut the stenciled Basic White Cardstock with the Basic Borders Dies to create a cloud shape, then color the edges of the clouds with a Balmy Blue Stampin’ Write Marker. Die cut more cloud shapes from Vellum Cardstock and adhere all the pieces to the card front. Add a small sentiment in Balmy Blue ink and finish the card with a few Opal Rounds to add some shine without distracting from the artwork.
Did you enjoy this creative challenge? Follow us on social media and let us know how it went for you! If you post your projects on social media, be sure to use #CreativeChallengeSU.
Every month we have a new challenge for you—a way to keep you on your toes and stretch your creative muscles. This month, we challenge you to use the Alphabet À La Mode Dies in a creative way. If you like how we used the dies in our card and you want to recreate it yourself, we’ve created some easy instructions for you to follow!
First, put strips of Masking Paper on a panel of Daffodil Delight Cardstock then use a Small Blending Brush to color the panel with Daffodil Delight ink. Remove the Masking Paper and add a die-cut sun (we used the Stylish Shapes Dies to create our sun). Next, create the “sunshine” stencil by die-cutting Basic White Cardstock with Alphabet À La Mode Dies. Then, place the stencil over Basic White Cardstock and use a Small Blending Brush to color the stencil and create an ombre effect with Pale Papaya ink.
Die cut the stenciled Basic White Cardstock with the Basic Borders Dies to create a cloud shape, then color the edges of the clouds with a Balmy Blue Stampin’ Write Marker. Die cut more cloud shapes from Vellum Cardstock and adhere all the pieces to the card front. Add a small sentiment in Balmy Blue ink and finish the card with a few Opal Rounds to add some shine without distracting from the artwork.
Did you enjoy this creative challenge? Follow us on social media and let us know how it went for you! If you post your projects on social media, be sure to use #CreativeChallengeSU.
Do you love citrus as much as we do? We hope so . . . because today we’re thrilled to feature our must-have, tart, and luscious Sweet Citrus Bundle. This versatile bundle includes a stamp set, a hybrid embossing folder, and dies—all of which give you and your customers lots of options for creating dimensional projects that will help you tell loved ones that they’re simply the zest!
To make this month’s technique card, fill a Stampin’ Spritzer with water to dampen the Basic White Cardstock before embossing. (This will soften the paper and allow it to absorb the ink better.)
Before embossing, add Crushed Curry ink directly to the Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder, then run it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Let the embossed Basic White Cardstock piece dry before adhering it to the 3-1/2″ x 5″ (8.9 x 12.7 cm) Soft Sea Foam Cardstock.
Want a few more tips? Use the Light Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blend on your Baker’s Twine to give it a deep, rich color. Once the twine is dry, tie it into a bow and layer it behind the Garden Green Cardstock sentiment tag, heat embossed with white embossing powder and cut using Stitched Rectangles Dies.
Following is a list of the colors that will retire and only last until supplies do. Lovely new ones will replace them, but if you need ink refills, ink pads, or card stock: Order today!
We loved the layout of our Grateful for the Everyday Magic of You card, with the mismatched vertical paper strips behind the sentiment and flowers. In fact, we loved the layout so much, we decided to CASE it with the Happy Mother’s Day card!
We started by stamping the stitch lines in VersaMark Ink on Basic White Cardstock, then we quickly covered the wet ink with black Basics Stampin’ Emboss Powder; we used the Heat Tool to emboss the lines and make them stand out even more. Next, we splattered the panel with a Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker.
To create the flower bouquet at the center of the card, we stamped out the flower image from the Marigold Moments Bundle in Crushed Curry, then added accents in Mango Melody. We die cut the flowers and a few leaves in Old Olive with Garden Green accents. We assembled the bouquet using a mix of Stampin’ Dimensionals and Mini Glue Dots to add different layers. We finished the card with some Crushed Curry Fun Flowers Resin Shapes.
If you like what you see, don’t be afraid to CASE it! You could copy the layout, or you could mimic the colors or the techniques—the possibilities are endless!
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