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The new 2020-2021 Catalog will feature 6 background stamps — three of which will be new. I wanted to demonstrate a couple of stamping techniques that you can apply to these as well as any stamps you may own. My homework following the session was to create the final cards!

BACKGROUND TECHNIQUES:

  • Watered Inking
  • Faux Gelato inking

MAGNOLIA COLORING TECHNIQUES:

  • Craft Foam Stamping with Stamparatus
  • Thumping Technique with Stampin’ Write Markers
  • Stampin’ Write Marker Inking

Enjoy the Video Tutorial and the cards in the Gallery.

Products Used:

  • Shimmery White Cardstock (cut 5 1/4″ x 4″)
  • 3 Stampin’ Spritzers (one for each color and water)
  • Hair Gel (Clear gel)
  • INK REFILLS: Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight (mixed with H20 in spritzer)
  • INK Pads: Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Old Olive
  • Heat Tool (to dry ink)
  • Craft FOAM (Amazon)
  • Stazon Ink
  • Stampin’ Write Markers: Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Calypso Carol, Blushing Bride, So Saffron or Daffodil Delight
  • Stamps: Good Morning Magnolia, Crackle Paint

GALLERY OF FINISHED CARDS

My homework from the evening’s demonstration was to create cards! I really liked the water effect from the background stamping that drew me to the Lovely Lily Pad (retired) and the Seaside Notions (which is still available in the new catalog). Some other great stamp sets that would work include: Under My Umbrella, Sailing Home, Seaside View, Whale Done bundle, By the Dock and the cute duck from Field Journal (all in the new catalog).

Lovely Lily Pad Bundle stamped on Watercolor Paper in White Embossing Powder and inked with a Water Painter with Melon Mambo. Granny Apple Green is the color for both lily pad inking and base card. Lovely You for a sentiment on black card stock (white embossing powder). Gold thread and pearls for embellishments.
Gorgeous Grape to color lilies
I thought the gold thread looked like the water rings around the lily pads!
My absolute favorite. The seahorse is white embossed on watercolor paper and painted with Gorgeous Grape and Wink of Stella. Same with coral and shell in Calypso Coral and Mango Melody. I used tons of sequins from the retired Woven Threads collection to create a glittery seabed. I love how the tail curls around the coral!
The glitter makes me smile!

Magnolia Flower Color Techniques

Thumping Technique with Early Espresso, Garden Green and Crumb Cake.
Craft Foam color with Stamparatus
I used the die from the Ornate Frames to give a little frill to this softly feminine card and some pink ribbon edged in GOLD.

Products Featured

  • Craft Foam
  • Aqua Painters
  • Early Expresso
  • Crumb Cake
  • Watercolor Pencils
  • Calypso Coral
  • Old Olive
  • Mossy Meadow
  • Stampin’ Write Markers
  • Spritzer
  • Ink Spots
  • DSP (retired)
  • Good Morning Magnolia
  • Seaside Notions
  • Ornate Frames

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One thought on “Social Distancing through Crafting: Background Stamps & Flower Coloring Techniques”

  1. wonderful!! have you tried the iron w/the wax paper? oldie, but goodie technique.

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