Time to Spring Forward
Did you know that today we Spring forward? Yep – love it because I know that Spring is just around the corner. We actually had 70 degrees here yesterday – WOW. Today is cooler and it looks like rain, but that's okay – better than having to shovel snow!!
Wanted to share the cards and ideas we made in our Technique Tuesday class this last week.
Our technique was Chalkboard Technique – to do this technique, you stamp on dark paper with Whisper White Craft Ink and then add your colors of pasels (chalks) with either a sponge dauber or a Q-Tip to the craft ink. The chalks will stick to the ink and it's even optional to set it – you can use an acrylic sealer if you feel its necessary
This is the card we made in class
Stamp Set: Inspired by Nature (111656, page 113)
Card Stock: Early Espresso, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Ink: Whisper White Craft Ink 101731, page 180),Stampin' Pastels (120962, page 202), Early Espresso
Punches: Large Oval (119855, page 212), Scallop Val (119856)
Big Shot: Movers and Shapers Punch Windows (115953, page 221)
Here are some more samples I made
Same technique as above, with using the Top Note Die to frame the flowers. I stamped the Happy Birthday from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Whisper White Craft ink
Stamp Set: Upsy Daisy (111710, page 116)
Card Stock: Tempting Turquoise, Wisteria Wonder, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Whisper White Craft Ink 101731, page 180),Stampin' Pastels (120962, page 202), Wisteria Wonder
Punch: Modern Label (119849, page 209)
Big Shot: Movers and Shapers Punch Windows (115953, page 221)
Stamp Sets: Creative Elements (WM 122645, CM 122647, page 135), Upsy Daisy (111710, page 116)
Card Stock: Wisteria Wonder, Bashful Blue, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Whisper White Craft Ink 101731, page 180),Stampin' Pastels (120962, page 202), Bashful Blue
Embellishment: 5/8" Whisper White Satin Ribbon (114616, page 195)
Punch: Extra-Large Oval (119859, page 212)
Big Shot: Lots of Tags Sizzlits Die (114508, page 224), Textured Impression Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335, page 219)
And then I did a couple of cards just using the pastels with a sponge dauber over the embossing areas
Card Stock: Marina Mist, Whisper White
Ink: Stampin' Pastels (120962, page 202), Marina Mist
Embellishment: 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon Marina Mist (119257, pae 195
Big Shot: Textured Impressions Flower Garden Embossing Folder (123113, page 219)
After embossing with the Flower Garden Embossing Folder, I used a sponge dauber and just sponge over the raised flowers. Easy and love the effectiveness of the colors!
And here's another quick card using the pastels…
Stamp Set: Upsy Daisy (111710, page 116)
Card Stock: Whisper White
Ink: Stampin' Pastels (120962, page 202), Garden Green
Embellishment: 1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon (109025, page 195)
Big Shot: Textured Impressions Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder (115964, page 219)
And last but not least I really did the "artistic" look with this card.
Stamp Set: Just Believe (WM 116948, CM 120453, page 109)
Card Stock: Regal Rose, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White
Ink: Stampin' Pastels (120962, page 202), Wild Wasabi, Regal Rose
Embellishments: Subtles Brads (119738, page 199)
Punch: Scallop Trim Border (118402, page 211)
Big Shot: Textured Impressions Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976, page 218)
I hope you will try this technique – it's fun and gives a totally different dimension to your creations.
Check back tomorrow for the next technique
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