Stamping 101

This class focused on two current paper crafting trends; water colouring and gold. Both cards use the stamp set Happy Watercolor:

We stamped the colour wash image three times in Wisteria Wonder, then stamped the sentiment in Jet Black StazOn. The flowers were punched with the Petite Petals Punch, the tiny gold flowers were punched with the Itty Bitty Punch Pack. A little Rhinestone Jewel is added to the centre of each gold flower and the leaves were made with the Little Leaves Sizzlit and the Big Shot.

For our second card we used a technique called emboss resist. We stamped the floral image with Versa Mark ink and heat embossed it with White Embossing Powder. Then we painted over the image with an Aqua Painter and ink from the lid of our classic ink pads in the 2013-2015 in-colors. We attached a strip of the gold striped design from the washi tape collection; Watercolor Wonder. We stamped thank you, also from Happy Watercolor, directly onto the wash tape with Jet Black StazOn. Once the floral panel was dry, we attached it to the card with two pieces of the gold polka dot design from the same collection. Fast and easy, and it looks better in real life.  Gold is tricky to photograph!

Our third project was a simple little gift box, but since I forgot to take a photo of it, I'll have to save that idea for another post.

 

Go stamp something!

Diane

New Occasions Catalogue!!

Hi Stampers,

The new Occasions Catalogue was released earlier this month, and it is packed with fresh spring-coloured products!  Here are a few of my favourites so far:

1.)  Just Sayin' Clear Mount Bundle



This was the first thing I wanted when I saw the new catalogue.  First of all, who doesn't love a stamp set with coordinating framelits?  Then I just love the images in the stamp set, with these the message can be the main focal point on your project.  Finally, I thought I could use the framelits to cut out other sentiments and small images, which adds some versatility, that makes me happy:)

2.) Starburst Sayings Clear Mount Bundle



The next thing I knew I wanted was this set of starburst framelits!  To congratulate or commemorate a big event I like the idea of a winners ribbon and that's the first thing I thought of when I saw these framelits, then when I looked at the stamp set, I saw they would work perfectly for just that.  We might just be using this at stamp club this week, stay tuned!

3.) Watercolour Wonder Designer Note cards and Envelopes



I fell in love with these note cards as soon as I laid eyes on them.  I ordered a package of them, but I'm having that problem where you love the paper too much to risk using it and ruining it!  I might have to stamp my ideas on scratch paper first, otherwise these little beauties might stay on my desk unstamped forever!

Have you looked through the Occasions Catalogue yet?  What are your must have items?
Contact me if you need a copy for your bedside table.

Go stamp something!
Diane