As I started creating this card for the Crafty Collaborations Monochromatic Instagram hop, I realised that I really hadn’t extensively used Orchid Oasis in it’s tenure as an In-Color. I’m glad I’ve got to spotlight it before it leaves us in a couple of months.
Every card has an idea that it starts with and for this one it was those little flowers from the Softly Sophisticated stamp set. These were stamped and fussy cut and although it took a little bit of time it was worth the effort. This stamp set is part of a bundle which is a Sale-A-Bration reward. You can get it free until 29th February with a $180 purchase.
For the background I blended ink through a mask and then stamped the words from the Quiet Meadow stamp set while the mask was in place.
Here’s how I created the splattered look behind the flowers.
FOCAL POSTAGE STAMP
Blend Orchid Oasis ink around the edges
Use a Water Painter to splatter Craft ink refill on the postage stamp, flicking the brush against the cap. The refill needs to be a little runny.
Using the Water Painter, add Craft ink around the edges of the die cut
Leave to completely dry
Stamp leaves and dots in Tuxedo Black ink
I added some ink blending on the matte layer which was embossed with the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder. This created depth against the card base.
I hope you have enjoyed what I have shared with you today. Please visit my Online Store to shop for these products and remember to order in multiples of $90 to ensure you get your free Sale-A-Bration rewards. If you would like me to place the order for you, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me.
Purchase a Starter Kit for $169 and choose $235 of product shipped free to you.
Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration and you can build your Starter Kit by choosing $235 of product for only $169 (that includes shipping).
PLUS you will get to choose one of the two FREE BONUS OPTIONS below to add to your Starter Kit.
BONUS OPTION 1: Your choice of TWO Marker sets from our Stampin’ Write Marker Assortments (Brights, Neutrals, Regals, Subtles) PLUS a beautiful stamp .Total value $162
BONUS OPTION 2: Your choice of an additional $51 in FREE products
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Hello everyone, Welcome to a new week. I love the colour palette of today’s card. I didn’t set out to create with this but it just turned out this way and I love the beautiful, beachy tones of this that I’ll probably be using it again.
Inspired by the sketch at Global Design Project Challenges I used the bird from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set as my main image. This stamp set is just my style and I love the artistic look of it.
This sketch is a really classic layout and the offset design lends itself to so many interpretations.
STAMPED BIRD
After picking my Designer Series Paper, I then chose my stamp set. The bird was inked up in Boho Blue then I wiped off the beak, feet and branches with a paper towel and added the Crumb Cake Marker to it before stamping the image. This iwas then coloured in Watercolour Pencils of Coastal Cabana, Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso and Basic Gray.
OFFSET PANELS
To create the offset panels, I cut a piece of Poetic Expressions Designer Series Paper at 13.3 cm x 9.0 cm. I added a die cut Deckled Rectangle on top which was embossed with the Timeworn Type Embossing Folder.
Banners die cut using the All That dies were embellished with some flowers die cut from the Kraft Note Cards. The natural tones of the Kraft work well against the Boho Blue. A Linen Thread bow added the perfect finishing touch.
During our Sale-A-Bration promotion which runs through until 29th February when you place an order of $90 you qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration reward. Here’s a suggested list of products I’ve put together that would qualify you for a freebie. Please get in touch with me if you would like assistance placing an order.
This wheelbarrow from the Garden Meadow bundle is giving me lots of colouring fun. Taking my colours from the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper, This paper can be yours free with a $90 order during Sale-A-Bration.
I coloured in the wheelbarrow in Lost Lagoon – a nice change to the usual neutral colours. Multi-coloured flowers add to the spring feel of this card and tie in with the background flowers. Designer Series Paper, many times, helps me with selecting colours for my projects as the hard work has been done for me. It makes it so easy to select my coordinating Cardstock and embellishments to complete my project.
I added a tone-on-tone sheet of DSP from the same pack to bring in a neutralising layer in the centre inbetween all the colours.
Take a look at the video below for all the details on how I created this card.
GARDEN MEADOW CLASS IN THE MAIL
Want more inspiration with the Garden Meadow bundle? Make sure you register for my Garden Meadow Class in the Mail. For all the details click on the image below. Registrations close on the 5th of February. Don’t miss out on this beautiful class where you will get a kit to make 4 cards plus lots of products as well.
Purchase a Starter Kit for $169 and choose $235 of product shipped free to you.
Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration and you can build your Starter Kit by choosing $235 of product for only $169 (that includes shipping).
PLUS you will get to choose one of the two FREE BONUS OPTIONS below to add to your Starter Kit.
BONUS OPTION 1: Your choice of TWO Marker sets from our Stampin’ Write Marker Assortments (Brights, Neutrals, Regals, Subtles) PLUS a beautiful stamp .Total value $162
BONUS OPTION 2: Your choice of an additional $51 in FREE products
All orders receive a handmade Thank You card and a gift from me.
Orders of $100 or more will qualify for the Create with Us free tutorial bundle and receive a kit to make 4 cards from my monthly class featuring the Storybook Moments suite.
Please use Host Code for all orders under $250. If your order is over $250 then don’t use the Host Code as you will get your own Stampin’ Rewards.
There are even more reasons to Sale-A-Brate in February – 8 additional products have been added to the pool of goodies which you can earn FREE with a qualifying order until 29th February.
This latest release of products are from our Annual and Mini Catalogues and some of these products are valued at over $40. So it’s the ideal time to get them FREE. Make sure you place an order over $90 to qualify for a free product.
If placing an order online and you wish to claim one of the added products as your free item, make sure you select the correct item. I have listed the product codes below. In our Online Store there will be 2 products with the same name – one which you pay for (as these are in our regular product line) and the other free. You will want to select the FREE product.
Apart from this you have our other 14 products from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue. With 22 products to choose from, there are lots of choices and something to suit your style of papercrafting projects.
As a reminder, make sure that your product totals are in increments of $90 to maximise this promotion and get as many freebies as you can. You can place as many orders as you wish over the course of February to enjoy this promotion. Sale-A-Bration ends on 29th February and all the Sale-A-Bration rewards are available while supplies last.
If you are looking at a larger order, I would encourage you to consider our Starter Kit options which are available in February. Offering extra value, this is a deal that keeps on giving you amazing benefits. Not just a discount on products, you become part of a friendly community of crafters who want to share the fun of stamping right alongside you.
Want to know more? Please give me a call on Ph: 0404 255 001
Purchase a Starter Kit for $169 and choose $235 of product shipped free to you.
Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration and you can build your Starter Kit by choosing $235 of product for only $169 (that includes shipping).
PLUS you will get to choose one of the two FREE BONUS OPTIONS below to add to your Starter Kit.
BONUS OPTION 1: Your choice of TWO Marker sets from our Stampin’ Write Marker Assortments (Brights, Neutrals, Regals, Subtles) PLUS a beautiful stamp .Total value $162
BONUS OPTION 2: Your choice of an additional $51 in FREE products
All orders receive a handmade Thank You card and a gift from me.
Orders of $100 or more will qualify for the Create with Us free tutorial bundle and receive a kit to make 4 cards from my monthly class featuring the Storybook Moments suite.
Please use Host Code for all orders under $250. If your order is over $250 then don’t use the Host Code as you will get your own Stampin’ Rewards.
I’ve got a beachy card for you today, using a couple of our nautical sstamps and dies. Make sure you watch the video which I’ve linked below for the full process on recreating this.
I used this inspiration photo from Just Add Ink Challenges #686 as my starting point for this card. All along while creating my card I thought it was the colours that inspired me. Although this was probably part of it, I think subconsciously my mind saw those palm leaves in the background and went ‘BEACH’.
I watercoloured a sheet of Fluid 100 Cardstock with a few colours and once dry, die cut the coral. This gave me a beautiful shaded look. Watercolouring is just such a fun technique.
The Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper offers a lovely ‘sandy’ background for my seaside elements
I hope you enjoy the video tutorial and find tips that are useful. Please like the video and remember to subscribe to my channel so you can be notified of future videos that I put up.
Until 29th February, every $90 you spend will earn you a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. Shop online or get in touch with me to place your order.
Purchase a Starter Kit for $169 and choose $235 of product shipped free to you.
Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration and you can build your Starter Kit by choosing $235 of product for only $169 (that includes shipping).
PLUS you will get to choose one of the two FREE BONUS OPTIONS below to add to your Starter Kit.
BONUS OPTION 1: Your choice of TWO Marker sets from our Stampin’ Write Marker Assortments (Brights, Neutrals, Regals, Subtles) PLUS a beautiful stamp .Total value $162
BONUS OPTION 2: Your choice of an additional $51 in FREE products
All orders receive a handmade Thank You card and a gift from me.
Orders of $100 or more will qualify for the Create with Us free tutorial bundle and receive a kit to make 4 cards from my monthly class featuring the Storybook Moments suite.
Please use Host Code for all orders under $250. If your order is over $250 then don’t use the Host Code as you will get your own Stampin’ Rewards.
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