The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - CAS Welcome Fall Card

Hello everyone and happy Friday!  Today, I have a CAS (Clean And Simple) Fall card to share with you using the New Welcome Fall SS-020 stamp set from Stamp Simply Clear Stamps.  

For my card I used some of the beautiful papers from the Authentique Bountiful collection.

I used the Tim Holtz Stamp Platform to stamp the image of the pumpkin from the Welcome Fall SS-020 stamp set using Altenew - Warm and Cozy (Sunkissed) ink.  I used a piece of the pattern paper to stamp on.

Here you can see a better image of the pattern paper I used.  I lined up the sentiment across the image of the pumpkin and then I used Altenew Coffee Break (Espresso) ink to stamp it.

I added a lot of shimmer to the leaves on the pattern paper and the sentiment using the Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen.  The nice thing about this pen is that it doesn't leave harsh line so you can quickly go over images and don't have to worry about every little detail.

I used kraft paper to layer behind the sentiment.  I used Foam Tape in between a couple of the layers and then I added some really pretty Prima Crystals for embellishments.  I adhered the card front to the base of an A2 kraft top folding card.

Thank you so much for joining me today and I hope you like this card share.  If you would like to see more card inspiration form the design team I encourage you to check out the Stamp Simply Blog.  All of the supplies used to make this card can be found at 

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Stamps:  Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Welcome Fall SS-020
Paper:  Authentique Bountiful, Cardstock - Kraft
Inks:  Altenew - Warm and Cozy (Sunkissed), Coffee Break (Espresso), Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen
Accessories: Prima Say It With Crystals. Tim Holtz Stamp Platform, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner, Foam Tape

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Altenew Dahlia Birthday Wishes Watercolor with Distress Oxide Inks

Hello and happy Friday!  Today, is my day to post for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  I have a watercolor card to share with you using some of the Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks.

Here is the card I designed.  I also did the masking technique on my card.  The floral stamps I used are from Altenew Dahlia Blossoms and the sentiment is from Stamp Simply Clear Stamps Birthday Blessings SS-Sent003.

I know it's a little hard to see the stamping and right now it looks like a hot mess but I promise it will get better lol.  All of the stamping was done using a VersaMark Ink pad and then heat embossed using Ranger Super Fine Embossing Powder - White.  You can click on the picture to enlarge it and see more details.  I used Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks Broken China and Faded Jeans to watercolor the background.  I used a heat tool to dry the paper and then I added water droplets with the Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer.  You will see this in the photo below.

Before I started to watercolor the flowers I used a paper towel to blot up the water droplets on the background and then I used a heat tool to dry the paper again.  I love the look the water droplets adds the the background.  For the flowers I used Distress Oxide Inks Worn Lipstick and Fossilized Amber.  Before I added the color I added clean water to each flower.  Doing this helps the color to blend and flow when it is put on the paper.

For the leaves I used three colors of the Distress Oxide Inks Cracked Pistachio, Peeled Paint and Broken China,  When the Peeled Paint ink was watered down it was a pretty yellow/green and then I mixed the Cracked Pistachio and Broken China to get a nice blue/green.

I used the Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen to add some shimmer to all of the flowers and leaves.  Be sure to scribble off the pen on some scratch paper in between colors and before you put it away to clean the brush tip.

To finish off the card I stamped the sentiment from the Stamp Simply Clear Stamps Birthday Blessings SS-Sent003 using VersaMark Ink.  Then I heat embossed it using Ranger Super Fine Embossing Powder - White and my heat tool.  Then I backed the card front with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Tape.  I added the card front to a white A2 top folding card base.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you enjoyed the card share and some pictures of the process.  If you would like to see more inspiration from the design team hop on over the Stamp Simply Blog.  Also, check out The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store for all of the supplies used on my card.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi 

Supplies
Stamps:  Stamp Simply Clear Stamps Birthday Blessings SS-Sent003, Altenew Dahlia Blossoms
Paper:  Ranger Watercolor (smooth side), Cardstock - White
Ink/Pens:  Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks Worn Lipstick, Fossilized Amber, Cracked Pistachio, Peeled Paint, Broken China, Faded Jeans, VersaMark Ink, Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen
Accessories:  Ranger Super Fine Embossing Powder - White, EK Success Powder Tool, Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Tape, Paint Brush, Heat Tool

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Make a Wish Shaker Card

Hello everyone!  Today, is my day to post for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store and I have a fun and sparkly shaker card to share with you.

This is a pretty quick and easy shaker card to create and this could be used with many different dies and paper collections.  All of the pattern paper is from the Simple Stories Enchanted 6 x 6 Paper Pad.  I love the pastel colors in the paper pad.  To start I picked out a couple sheets of the paper.  I wanted to have the stripes for the front of my card and the polka-dot paper for the back of the shaker.  I used the Spellbinders Celebrations Die - Pierced Stars to cut the star shape into the stripe paper.  Next, I added a piece of Hot Off The Press Heat Resistant Acetate to the back side of the paper.  Then I added Crafty Foam Tape White to the backside of the acetate.  I doubled up the foam tape so the sequins would have more room to shake around.  I used the foam tape to build a wall/window around the star.  When you do this make sure the pieces of foam tape are right next to each other so your shaker bits won't fall out.  I added Tiny Silver Star Sequins and some of the sequins from the My Mind's Eye On Trend "Happy" Sequins.  To finish off the shaker I added the polka-dot paper to the back.  Make sure you have all areas of the paper pressed down on to the foam tape before you shake your shaker card.

Here is a close up of the shaker.  I fussy cut some of the words and the make a wish sentiment from the same paper pad and added them to the card with Crafty Foam Tape White.

Along the sides of the card front I added some Ranger Glossy Accents and then sprinkled on some  Tim Holtz Distress Glitter - Clear Rock Candy and Stampendous Crystal Glitter Multi Ultra Fine.  I added some Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen to all of the cut out words and the sentiment.  I also added a few more of the Tiny Silver Star Sequins to the card front.

To finish off the card I added the shaker to a white A2 top folding card base.  

I hope you enjoyed today's card share.  If you would like to see more card inspiration I encourage you to check out the Stamp Simply Blog.  You can also check out The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store for a wonderful selection of paper crafting goodies.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Paper:  Simple Stories Enchanted 6 x 6 Paper Pad, Hot Off The Press Heat Resistant Acetate, Cardstock - White
Dies:  Spellbinders Celebrations Die - Pierced Stars
Accessories:  Tiny Silver Star Sequins, My Mind's Eye On Trend "Happy" Sequins, Tim Holtz Distress Glitter - Clear Rock Candy, Stampendous Crystal Glitter Multi Ultra Fine, Ranger Glossy Accents, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner, Crafty Foam Tape White, Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Create In Me A Clean Heart

Hello everyone and happy Friday!  Today, is my day to post for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  But before I get to my project I want to apologize for my post last Saturday.  I am not sure what happened but I typed the post up a few different times and it just kept disappearing.  I know some of you were able to see it because comments were left.  So I thought I would just post a quick picture of the card and you can click HERE to see the post on the Stamp Simply Blog with the supply list.

Ok, now for today's card share.

I designed a CAS (Clean And Simple) card using the New Thinking of You Rose SS-015 and Words of Encouragement SS-017 Stamp Simply Clear Stamps.  I started with a piece of black cardstock and I randomly stamped the image of the rose with Delicata White Shimmer ink.  Then, I used a heat tool to dry the ink.  Next, I used my finger to rub around each of the roses.  A tiny bit of the shimmer from the ink will lift up and move around on the paper leaving a very soft shimmer in the background.

Next, I added some shimmer to the roses on the black cardstock using a Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen.  I stamped the rose on to a piece of white cardstock using Tuxedo Black ink.  Then, I used the Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Rose SS-DIE002 to die cut the rose.  I also added Wink of Stella to the rose on the white cardstock.

The sentiment is from the Words of Encouragement SS-017 stamp set.  I used Tuxedo Black ink to stamp the sentiment on to a piece of white cardstock.  Next, I used Spellbinders - Labels Thirty-Six to die cut the sentiment and another layer of cardstock.  I used Luxury Pearlescent Metallic 105# for the second layer.  I added 3D Foam Squares to the back of the label with the sentiment and also to the rose die cut.  I added a layer of Luxury Pearlescent Metallic 105# behind the black cardstock and then I assembled the card.

The card front was added to a white A2 top folding card base.  To finish the card I added a few gray pearls.  This was a very quick and easy card to make and you could use the same layout and switch out the sentiments for all different occasions.

Please be sure to visit the Stamp Simply Blog for lots of inspiration from the design team.  You can also visit The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store for all your paper crafting needs. 

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful and creative weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Stamps:  Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Thinking of You Rose SS-015, Words of Encouragement SS-017
Paper:  Luxury Pearlescent Metallic 105#, Cardstock - White, Black
Ink:  Delicata White Shimmer, Tuxedo Black 
Dies:  Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Rose SS-DIE002, Spellbinders - Labels Thirty-Six
Accessories:  Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen, Melissa Frances Gray Pearls, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner, 3D Foam Squares

Stamp Simply Spring Release Blog Hop

Hello everyone and happy Friday!  Today, all of the designers from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store are participating in a Stamp Simply Spring Release Blog Hop.  I'm excited to share one of the New Stamp Simply Spring Release Stamp Sets and a Coordinating Die Set.  But before I get to my projects I want to share a video by Darsie Bruno.  Darsie, has a wonderful video showing all of the New Stamp Sets and Die Sets. She also shares some beautiful projects she created with the new stamp sets and dies.

So what do you think?  I love all of the projects Darsie shared!  Especially the lavender rose card and the tulip box card--those two are my favorites.  I love all of the new stamp sets!  They are filled with so many wonderful sentiments and verses.  Love the rose and tulips images too and the coordinating dies.  I think its fantastic how all of the stamp sets mix and match too.

Here is the card I designed using the New Thinking of You Rose SS-015 stamp set and the Rose SS-DIE002 coordinating die.  I stamped all of the roses onto a piece of Ranger Watercolor paper using VersaMark Ink and then I heat embossed all of the image with Ranger Super Fine White Embossing Powder.  I stamped and embossed another rose image on a separate piece of watercolor paper.  I did a very light watercolor using Tim Holtz Distress Ink.  For the rosebuds I used Worn Lipstick and Mustard Seed.  For the stem and leaves I used Cracked Pistachio.

I let some of the watercolor go outside of the embossing and then I add more water to have the colors fade out to white.

I used the coordinating die to die cut the rose that was on the separate piece of paper.  I stamped the sentiment on to a piece of Vellum using VersaMark Ink and then I heat embossed the sentiment using Ranger Super Fine Detail Gold Embossing Powder.  I wrapped the vellum around the center of the watercolor piece and I taped it on the backside.  Then, I added  3D Foam Squares to the die cut rose and added that to the card front.  Next, I added a bow with some  May Arts - Metallic Gold String and a few Melissa Frances White Pearls.  For a little added sparkle and shine I added Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen and Ranger Glossy Accents to the die cut rose.

Here is a close up of the bottom half of the card.  You can click on all of the images to enlarge them and see more detail.

I added a white panel of paper on the inside of the card and I stamped the rose image with Spun Sugar Distress ink and then I heat embossed the sentiment in gold.

To finish off the card I added the watercolor panel to a pink A2 top folding card base.

Please be sure to visit all of the blogs in the link list below for more inspiration and to see more projects made using the Stamp Simply Spring Releases.

Sharon Johnson

Darsie Bruno

Deb Saaranen

Deb Felts

Heidi Blankenship

Holly McMillen

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you enjoy the blog hop!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Thinking of You Rose SS-015
Paper:  Ranger Watercolor, Vellum, Cardstock - White, Pink
Ink:  VersaMark Ink, Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Mustard Seed, Cracked Pistachio
Dies:  Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Rose SS-DIE002
Ribbon:  May Arts - Metallic Gold String
Accessories:  Ranger Super Fine Detail Gold Embossing Powder, Ranger Super Fine White Embossing Powder, Melissa Frances White Pearls, Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen, Ranger Glossy Accents, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner, 3D Foam Squares, Heat Tool, Paint Brush

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Altenew Beautiful Day Card with Dye and Pigment Ink Tutorial

Hello everyone!  Today, is my day to post for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  I have a card and a tutorial to share with you using dye and pigment inks to achieve a different look for layering stamps.

Here is the card I designed.  I used the  Altenew - Beautiful Day Clear Stamp set.  This is such a beautiful stamp set and it can be used in so many different ways depending on how you layer the images or if you just use the outline.  

For the first stamped layer I used Rocky Shore from the Altenew - 4 Cube Inks Coffee Break.

Next, I used white pigment ink for the second layer of stamping. I just love how the white ink looks on the kraft paper.

Then, for the third layer of ink I used Mocha which is also from the Altenew - 4 Cube Inks Coffee Break.  After stamping this layer I used a heat tool to dry the inks and also make sure all of the paper was dry before added embossing powder.  I like to pour a little embossing powder on my paper to check and make sure it is good and dry before moving on to the next step.

For the forth and finally stamped layer I used VersaMark Ink and then I added Ranger - Super Fine Detail Gold Embossing Powder.  I used a heat tool to melt and heat set the powders.

I stamped the leaves the same way I stamped the large flowers except I didn't use the Mocha ink since the leaves only have three layers of stamping.  For the tiny vines and flowers I stamped all of those with VersaMark Ink and then I added Ranger - Super Fine Detail Gold Embossing Powder.  I used a heat tool to melt and heat set the powders.  Then for a little sparkle I added some  Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen to the flower centers, vines, and tiny flowers.  To seal in the sparkle and to add a little dimension I added some  Ranger - Glossy Accents.

Here is a close up so you can see some of the sparkle.

Here is another close up.

The sentiment I used is also from the Altenew - Beautiful Day Clear Stamp set.  I stamped the sentiment on to a piece of Vellum using VersaMark Ink.  Then I added Ranger - Super Fine White Embossing Powder and used a heat tool to melt and heat set the powders.  Make sure your heat tool is good and hot before you bring it to the paper.  This will help melt the powder faster and also help to keep the vellum from warping.  I wrapped the vellum around the back of the paper and taped it in place.

Here is a close up of the bottom portion of the card.

To add a bit more sparkle I added some Prima - Say It In Crystals A Victorian Christmas (Gold Sequins) and  5 mm Crystal Cup Sequins.  To finish off the card I added the card front to a white A2 top folding card base and I added some foam squares in between the layers for added dimension.

I hope you enjoyed today's card share and tutorial!  Experiment with your ink mixing the the dye base and pigment inks to see what kind of fun and unique looked you can come up with.  Just be sure to clean your stamps good in between the inks.

Hop on over to the Stamp Simply blog to find more inspiration from the design team and also check out The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store for all of your paper crafting needs.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  Altenew - Beautiful Day Clear Stamps
Paper:  Vellum, Cardstock - Kraft, White
Ink/Pens:  Altenew - 4 Cube Inks Coffee Break (Rocky Shore, Mocha), VersaMark Ink, White Pigment Ink, Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen
Accessories:  Ranger - Super Fine Detail Gold Embossing Powder, Ranger - Super Fine White Embossing Powder, Ranger - Glossy Accents, Prima - Say It In Crystals A Victorian Christmas (Gold Sequins), 5 mm Crystal Cup Sequins, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner, Therm-O-Web Foam Squares, Heat Tool

The Stamp Simply Ribbons Store - Altenew Live Life In Full Bloom Card and Tutorial

Hello everyone and happy Friday!  Today, for my Stamp Simply Ribbon Store post I have a fun and very shimmery card and tutorial to share with you.

Here is the card I designed using the Altenew Dahlia Blooms Clear Stamps.  There are a few steps to this card but I promise they are all easy and well worth the outcome.

To start I stamped the flowers and leaves on to some post-it notes and then fussy cut.  If you don't have any post-it notes you can also use some printer/copy paper and a two way glue pen.  **Edit--I just wanted to let everyone know Inkadinkado Stamping Mask Paper is now available in The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  You can click HERE to find it.  These pieces will be used to mask off the stamping on the card in front and to layer the stamps.  I stamped the first flower with VersaMark ink.  Then, I added Ranger Super Fine Detail Gold Embossing Powder and used a heat tool to melt and heat set the powder.  Then I added the mask on top of the flower on the card front and stamped another flower right next to it.  I removed the mask and then added more embossing powder and heat set the powders.  I repeated this step several times with the flowers and leaves. Just make sure you have a mask in place anytime you are stamping the images that overlap each other.

Once all of the embossing was done then I colored over all of the flowers and leaves with the Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen,  You just have to stay within the outer outline parts of the flower and leaves so it goes pretty quick to color them in.  The flowers on the right have just the wink of stella on them.  Next, I used a water brush and added some DecoArt Metallic Lustre Gold Rush to each of the petals and leaves.  This isn't anything fancy and there is no real technique.  I just started at the back of each petal/leaf and lightly pounced the water brush with the gold rush to add some color and then worked towards the front of the petal and the color will get lighter.  If the color gets too dark for your liking just take a paper towel and press down on the area to pick up the color.  Also the more water you add the lighter the gold will appear.

Now, I will say this was a little hard to photograph and some of the pictures the gold looks more like a yellow gold but in real life it isn't that bold.  I tried to tweak some of the pictures in photoshop but sometimes deep pink and red colors can be a bit hard to photograph.  But I wanted to let you know it's not as bold as it might look.

In this picture all of the leaves and flowers are colored.

Here is a close up.

I stamped the sentiment onto a piece of  Vellum with VersaMark ink.  Then, I added Ranger Super Fine White Embossing Powder and used a heat tool to melt and heat set the powder.  I folded the vellum around to the back and taped it in place.  I also used some Bazzill Gold Mirror paper for a second layer on the card.

Here is a close up.  I added a few 5mm Crystal Cup Sequins.

I added the card front to a top folding A2 landscape white card base.  

I hope you enjoyed the card and tutorial.  This is an easy way to add LOTS of shimmer to you card.

Check out The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store for all of your paper crafting goodies.  Also, hop on over to the Stamp Simply blog to see more inspiration from the design team.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  Altenew Dahlia Blooms Clear Stamps
Paper:  Bazzill Gold Mirror, Vellum, Cardstcok - Deep Rose, White
Ink:  VersaMark
Accessories:  Ranger Super Fine Detail Gold Embossing Powder, Ranger Super Fine White Embossing Powder, Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen, Water Brush, DecoArt Metallic Lustre Gold Rush, 5mm Crystal Cup Sequins, Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L E-Z Runner, Therm-O-Web Foam Squares