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2 more beautiful scenes with the After the Storm stamp set with video


Yesterday I shared the details on two cards featuring the After the Storm stamp set seen here.  Today I'm sharing two more.  


Creating scenes is one of my favorite stamping techniques and this set features distinktive images we've never had before. 

My color scheme here is So Saffron, Balmy Blue, Black & White. I did use our fabulous Blending Brushes to achieve the sky background.  They really do help you get a smooth finish.  Although here I wanted the sky to be slightly imperfect with light and darker areas for a cloudy look. 

Here I created a mask for the sun using a 1 1/2" circle and sponged in So Saffron ink.  Then I stamped the sun's ray's.  To accent them I added the thin lines using 2nd generation Balmy Blue ink.  You can sponge the sky before or after you stamp the sun's rays. Since it's a light color ink it really doesn't matter.  

For the card below I used the rock & roll technique for the clouds.  You can see how this is done in the video below.  I used Smoky Slate and Balmy Blue ink on the cloud images.  

Within the clouds I sponged a hint of a 'sun' with a sponge dauber & So Saffron ink and added the sun rays from that.  All images are from this stamp set except for the trees; they are from the Beauty of Friendship stamp set.  The White greeting is 3/4" thick and the left end is punched with the Treasured Tag Pick a Punch. 

Below is the video for both of these cards & two more! 

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  • Pretty is the word for the Hand Penned suite!


    This is one of the first cards I made with the Hand-Penned suite.  I chose to use the Soft Succulent card base with Fresh Freesia and So Saffron accents. 

    That pretty paper is called Hand-Penned Designer Paper seen here on page 131 of the new Annual catalog.  It features so many soft, beautiful colors. People are loving it so much I will likely feature it for a kit to go in June. 

    I used the Painted Labels dies for the neat circle die-cut and the Fresh Freesia scalloped trim is from the Hand-Penned Petals Bundle.  Click here to see the bundle.

    The greeting and flower images are from the Hand-Penned Petals stamp set. 

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    Get $55 in free product with purchase of the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit!  Choose $155 in product of your choice for just $99 and get FREE SHIPPING as well! 


    Earn an extra $25 in free product if your order is over $250!  That means you get $50 in free product!  *combine your order with a friend.


    Get a NEW embellishment from the Annual Catalog with an online order

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  • Expressions in Ink Paper Pumpkin; sure to be WOW cards!


    This month’s ink-credible kit contains enough elements to create nine cards—and coordinating envelopes—including ink-stained paper pieces, an exclusive stamp set, and not one, but two Classic Stampin’ Spots! And, it all comes in a cute, colorful, and collectible box. The stamps included is an all-occasion stamp set with sentiments for any season. Send hugs, congratulations, gratitude, and smiles with this set!

    Details

    • Kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
    • Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" 
    • Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" 
    • Coordinating colors: Bumblebee, Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink
    • As always, this month’s kit features an exclusive stamp set. But, this month’s kit also includes not one, but two Classic Stampin’ Spots!
    • Comes in a cute, colorful, and collectible box.
    • Coordinates with products from the Expressions in Ink Suite (US |(item #155459).

    Go here to subscribe to get yours; these kits are fun, crafty and stress free experiences! 

    Or click here to get a pre-paid subscription of 1, 3, 6 or 12 months!

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  • Sweet Ice Cream Fun Fold card with video tutorial


    We made this special fun fold card at last month's Card Clubs.  See how it latches on the punched ice cream piece? 

    I used the Sweet Ice Cream bundle and the Ice Cream Corner Designer Paper seen here.  This DSP is retiring in June; if you like it get it now while you can. The cones on this card are punched from the designer paper itself.  No need to stamp them when the paper is perfect! The card stock is Cinnamon Cider with Blackberry Bliss and Old Olive.

    You can mix & match the designer papers for a nice variety of cards.  I used Blackberry Bliss, Pear Pizzazz and Cinnamon Cider ink, stamping off first for the solid ice cream images. 

    The Sweet Ice Cream bundle is available now in the Spring catalog. This set & punch are carrying over into the current Annual catalog but they are no longer a bundle at 10% off.  Save $$ and get them now at a discount. 

    Be sure to watch the video below to see how to make this card. 

    Here are the measurements for you:

    • Cinnamon Cider 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2" plus 3 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
      White 3 1/4" X 4" and 3 3/4" X 4 1/2"
      Old Olive gift card option 2 3/4" X 3 1/2"
      DSP – top 3 1/4" X 4", bottom 2 1/2" X 4"

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    Get $55 in free product with purchase of the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit!  Choose $155 in product of your choice for just $99 and get FREE SHIPPING as well! 


    Earn an extra $25 in free product if your order is over $250!  That means you get $50 in free product!  *combine your order with a friend.

    Get a NEW embellishment from the Annual Catalog with an online order

    over $50 before tax & shipping. 

    Host code: WB2EX96R  Click here to order

    Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the jewels but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and get $55 in FREE product and FREE Shipping as well!  Click here!

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