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Lovely Inside & Out

Posted by on May 25, 2017 in annual catalog stamp sets 2017-2018, Lovely Inside & Out, Pop off Paradise | 3 comments

The upcoming Stampin’ Up! Catalog has lots of amazing new products.  One of my favorites is the Lovely Inside & Out stamp set.  This set lends it’s self to being bold graphic and geometric.  Two of my favorite types of stamps to work with. So, when I saw this set in the catalog I knew I had to have it!!!

Lovely Inside & Out

 

I paired “lovely” with the pineapple from the Pop of Paradise stamp set.  Which just happens to be returning in the upcoming catalog.   This set is very graphically bold!!! So they work well together.

Pop of Paradise

I have seen several card where people have made awesome backgrounds from repeating a pattern with a single stamp.  This was my starting point for today’s card.  The next thing to do was to pick colors.  I chose Limon Lime Twist, Flirty Flamingo, and Bermuda Bay.   Now, you guys know I love Lilly Pulitzer.  Her designs are awesome!!! And this color combination is completely Lilly.

  • The pineapple is perfect for a bold repetitive pattern.
  • The gemoteric shapes pairs well with the bold pattern.  There are several rectangles that combine to create a focal point.
  • The clear faceted gems add a little contrast!!!

Envelope decorating is as fun as making the card! And it really brings the look all together!

Each of your comments makes me smile! Please, comment HERE.

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Thank you for stoping by! I love sharing with you! I hope you guys have a awesome Thursday and that you have at least a moment to be creative.

Peace and Much Love,

Jennifer

Work of Art and ink play

Work of Art and ink play

Posted by on May 23, 2017 in Painters Palette | 2 comments

Over the weekend I get some time to create with the new InColors.  Limon Lime Twist is quickly becoming a favorite! As is Tranquil Tide.  Once in a while a new ink pad will have to much ink on the surface.  I will use a Princeton mini Catalyst to remove some of the extra ink.  You could also use a bone folder or a spatula.  The fun thing about using a catalys is that you can then slather the ink onto paper to make a cool background.

Painters Pallet stamp set is super fun!!!  And pairs so well with this type of abstract background.  

Painters Pallet Stamp Set

I really have enjoyed using the sentaments in this set!!! They are so fun and fresh… I love the splashes of paint and the little splatter dots….

The backgrounds are quick and simple…just spread ink around on the shimmery white card stock.  I used Tranquil Tide, Limon Lime Twist, and Bermuda Bay.  After spreading the ink around I added splatter dots in Flirty Flamingo. 

  • The edges of the background layer are embedded with silver embossing powder.  To do this, just run the edges of your paper across your versa mark ink pad.  Then add embossing powder and heat set it.  Do this at least twice…
  • The black background frames the card and makes the sentiment pop! 

This technique works wonderfully on envelopes as well.  How fun is that!!!   

The secone card shows a easy way to step up this technique!   

  • By adding a square with the sentament it makes the card have depth.  
  • The paint swatch stamp makes the sentament square and the background mesh 
  • It is hard to see in the pictures. But, the shimmery white paper really adds a lot of shine to the background

These cards were fun and easy to make.  They remind me of abstract art.  And the Painters Pallet Stamp Set has just the right extra touches to make a very special one of a kind card.  

Each of your comments makes me smile! Please, comment HERE.

The Easter Places stamp set is available NOW!!! In exclusive bundles.  The Clearance rack is stocked and Retiring Products are still available!!!!

Paper Pumpkin is where Creativity starts!!!  Exclusive paper crafting kits delivered to your door once a month!!!  Use promo code STARTHERE for 25% off your first three months

Thanks gor stoping by! I hope each of you have a wonderful Tuesday!

peace and much love- 

Jennifer