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Clear Block Stamping; a fun & easy background for quick cards!

Have you ever tried Block Stamping?  If you have a clear block and ink pads you can do this!  

I shared these cards on Facebook Live last week Tuesday.  You can watch the replay below.  Remember every Tuesday morning at 11 am CT I'm Live on FB here. 

I chose a few different stamp sets and inks for the cards I made.  I also have a few tips for you when doing this technique. 

Sept 29th Seafoam Block stamping Save

The above card features Soft Seafoam and In The Pines stamp set.  The White layer is 4 3/4" X 3 1/2".  I inked the 'H' block in Soft Seafoam ink and spritzed it with a mixture of rubbing alcohol and Champagne Shimmer Paint. 

You can use water but that takes longer to dry and I wanted a bit of shimmer. Shimmer Paint mixes well with rubbing alcohol. I added random strips of Shaded Spruce CS across the card.  Quick & easy! 

Sept 29th Seafoam Block stamping Save

This card features Calypso Coral (2" X 5 1/2"), Petal Pink and the Queen Anne's Lace stamp set. The textured layer is from the set of Wrapped in Texture embossing folders.

Sept 29th Seafoam Block stamping Save

Can you see the marbling effect here? I inked the block in Seaside Spray ink and then added a few swirls of Misty Moonlight with a Stampin' Write marker. *Watch the video below. 

I used the Snowflake Wishes set on this card and the Flowers for Every Season ribbon/twine combo pack.  The colors are Seaside Spray & Misty Moonlight.  The White layer is 3 1/2" X 4 3/4" and the Misty Moonlight is 3 3/4" square – a scrap I had. 

Tips on the Clear Block Technique:

  • Use a light color of ink
  • Choose a block that fits on your card stock
  • Ink it and spritz with either water or rubbing alcohol until it almost starts to puddle.
  • Add a swirl of darker color with a marker after inking the block and before spritzing. 
  • Alcohol dries faster than water 
  • Add a bit of Shimmer Paint to your alcohol for additionals glitz! 
  • Whisper White card stock works just fine; no need for thicker papers

 

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Get a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes in October with an

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All online orders will receive my Tutorial of the Month featuring the Poinsettia Petals suite!

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  • Need cute but easy Scrapbook ideas? I’ve got you covered!

    It's been awhile since I created scrapbook pages.  I actually started out with scrapbooking before stamping.  

    I know some of my customers have been waiting for me to create a new bunch of scrapbook layouts.  I thought the Pattern Party host designer paper was a perfect starting point.  Then I added elements from the What a Year Memories & More card pack.  Perfect match up!  Look: 

    What a Year pages Save

    There are 6 fun, colorful double scrapbook layouts in this kit to go. (the white photo mats are where you photos will be) 

    Each layout includes two 12 X 12 pages featuring a variety of celebratory occasions.  You have a choice of the PDF tutorial or a pre-cut kit to go. 

    Here's one of the striking layouts. 

    What a Year SB 5 Save

    Pre-order this kit by March 17th and it will be mailed out at the end of March.  The PDF tutorial is sent in an email immediately after payment. 

    What a Year pages Save

    The kit to go includes the following:

    • 6 double layouts (12 pages) with pre-cut and punched pieces
    • What a Year Memories & More card pack.  You'll use these cards for titles, layers and other elements on your page layouts. 
    • the PDF tutorial includes photos, measurements, supplies list and tips on assembly

    Click here to order the pre-cut kit

    Click here to get the PDF tutorial

    Wait; you can add one or both of my other kits to go this month.  I have the Flowering Fields cards or the Waves of Inspiration cards. *see them below. 

    Contact me here for a combined price to save on shipping.  

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    March Specials: 

    Savings are in bloom . Save

    Host codes: EU76H4H7

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

    from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

    Email me to opt in for my Waves card kit to go here; it includes the Waves bundle!

    Or the Flowering Fields kit seen here. 

    Waves of the Ocean . Save
      
    Flowering Fields cards Save


    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

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  • New Horizons scenic cards; a sure ‘wow’!

    I've been sharing cards made on a recent Facebook Live featuring the New Horizons suite this week.  You just cannot go wrong with these products!  Each Tuesday at 11 am CT I host a FB live. Follow me on FB here so you don't miss anything. 

    Today's cards feature the On the Horizon bundle along with the beautiful New Horizon designer paper.  Luckily this paper is in stock! 

    New Horizons scene. Save

    The only stamping on this card is the birds. I inked in Misty Moonlight ink and stamped off once before stamping on the designer paper scene.  The paper provides the gorgeous background.

    The card base is Garden Green 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored in half at 4 1/4".  The designer paper is 5 1/4" X 4".

    The fence, grass, layered mountains and 'green hills' are all die-cut using the Horizon dies.  These dies are currently unavailable but they should be back in stock next week.  The 'blue' mountain was cut from a leftover strip of the designer paper and the detailed mountain was cut from White CS. 

    I decided to try a vertical card as well using this same sheet of New Horizons Designer Paper.  This time the card base is Blackberry Bliss cut at 4 1/4" X 11".  There are so many colors in this paper; many will work easily. 

    New Horizons scene. Save

    Details for both cards:

    • See the On the Horizon's bundle here.
    • The New Horizon's designer series paper is seen here. 
    • the pebbles enamel shapes are also currently unavailable. They should be back in stock later in March.  
    • The fence, grass, mountains, hills are all from the Horizon dies. 

    New Horizons scene. Save

     

    Click on the photo below to watch this video tutorial.  

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    March Specials: 

    Savings are in bloom . Save

    Host codes: EU76H4H7

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

    from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

    Email me to opt in for my Waves card kit to go here; it includes the Waves bundle!

    Or the Flowering Fields kit seen here. 

    Waves of the Ocean . Save
      
    Flowering Fields cards Save


    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

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  • New Horizons Side-step Easel cards with video tutorial

    I shared these fancy fold cards on a recent FB live and thought you'd like to see them too. I used the gorgeous New Horizons designer paper seen here.   

    Each Tuesday at 11 am CT I host a FB live. Follow me on FB here so you don't miss anything. 

    New Horizons tall side step easel Save

    It's a unique side-step card.  This one is a vertical layout.  See the horizontal layout below. My stamps include the On the Horizon bundle and Let's Sail bundle.  See those neat 'pebbles' I added to the bottom?  Those are in the 2022 January-June catalog but are currently out of stock.  They'll be back at the end of March.  

    The global supply issues are affecting our product quite a bit.  Stampin' Up! is doing everything they can to keep us updated and getting our products as quickly as possible.  

    Measurements:

    • Blackberry Bliss 4 1/4" X 9" scored at 1 1/4", 2 1/2" & 5 3/4"
    • Vertical CS is 2 1/2" X 8 1/4" scored at 5 1/2"
    • DSP pieces are front 2 1/4" X 5 1/4", strip on front 1" X 4", back is 3" X 4" 

    Next are the horizontal versions I shared on the video.  Click here to see it or scroll down. 

    New Horizons tall side step easel Save

    I think any card you make with this beautiful designer paper will be stunning.  It's simply amazing!  

    NEW HORIZONS 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Save

    Measurements:

    • 5 1/2" X 8" Misty Moonlight CS scored at 3", 6" and 7"
    • Vertical easel piece is 3" X 6" scored at 4 1/4" 
    • DSP 2 3/4" X 4" and 3/4" X 5 1/4" strip, back DSP is 2 3/4" X 5 1/4" 

    Click on the photo below to watch this video tutorial.  

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    March Specials: 

    Savings are in bloom . Save

    Host codes: EU76H4H7

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

    from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

    Email me to opt in for my Waves card kit to go here; it includes the Waves bundle!

    Or the Flowering Fields kit seen here. 

    Waves of the Ocean . Save
      
    Flowering Fields cards Save


    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

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