Good Sunday morning my fellow stampers. How is everyone’s weekend going? I have off today, but I will be doing some work around my house. Time for some fall cleaning to get done. I have to take down summer decorations and put up the fall. It was chilly here this morning. When I got up this morning it was only 40 degrees outside. A definite sign that fall is here.
I have a Clean And Simple card for you today using the Masking Technique. I went back to the basics using Stamps, Ink and Paper. I tend to forget about simple when I’m making cards sometimes. The very first workshop I went to years ago, we did not do simple cards. Here’s my card for today.
I’m playing along with Fab Friday Challenge #197. Here is their sketch.
I started by stamping 3 of the poinsettia image from the Stampin’ Up! Poinsettia Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set in Merry Merlot Ink on a panel of Whisper White cardstock. I also stamped the image once on 2 Post-It notes. I fussy cut the Post-It note images using my Paper Snips to use for my Masking Technique. If you ever look at a poinsettia, the leaves around the flower are identical to the flower petals. This is why I wanted to used the same leaves under the flower images.
I placed the Post-It note masks over the center and one of the side images so that I wouldn’t stamp over them. I stamped the largest poinsettia layering image from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set in Garden Green Ink over and around the masked images. I move the side Post-It to the other side image and stamped the large poinsettia image again in Garden Green Ink. I removed the Post-Its and colored the images in using my Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight and Just Jade Stampin’ Blends Markers.
I stamped the sentiment from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set on a small panel of Whisper White cardstock In Merry Merlot Ink. I adhered the sentiment to the top of a strip of Merry Merlot cardstock, which I cut into a banner using my Paper Snips, using Stampin’ Seal just on the bottom of the sentiment. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the card front to a Merry Merlot mat using Stampin’ Seal and then to a Merry Merlot card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set in Merry Merlot Ink in the center of a Whisper White panel. I stamped the poinsettia image from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set in Merry Merlot Ink on the bottom of the panel. Using the Masking Technique again, I stamped the largest layering poinsettia image from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set in Garden Green Ink over the image. I colored the image in using my Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight and Just Jade Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Whisper White panel to a Merry Merlot mat using Stampn’ Seal and then to the inside of the Merry Merlot card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
To finish my card I decorated a Medium Whisper White Envelope. I stamped the poinsettia image from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set in Merry Merlot Ink on the envelope front and flap. Using the Masking Technique once again, I stamped the largest layering poinsettia image from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set in Garden Green Ink over the image. I colored the images in using my Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight and Just Jade Stampin’ Blends Markers.
Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked my card using the Masking Technique and will give it a try. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to drop me a note at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com. I’d be more that happy to help you. This is a great technique that only uses Stamp, Ink and Paper, but looks like you did so much more. Happy Stamping!!
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World Card Making Day, Saturday October 3rd. Our Inkin’ Krew Team will be doing videos all day, every hour. I will actually be doing 2 Facebook Live videos that day. I will post a schedule when we get closer.
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Joy To The World
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This holiday season, share the joy of Paper Pumpkin! The Joy to the World Paper Pumpkin Kit is an exclusive holiday kit that provides a specially-designed box, enough supplies to create eight elegant cards, and an opportunity to connect with the Stampin’ Up! global community.
With October’s magical kit, not only will you get a head start on your holiday crafting—you’ll get to create Christmas cards, share project ideas, and spread holiday cheer with Stampin’ Up! customers and demonstrators around the world! After you receive your kit, join the Joy of Paper Pumpkin Facebook group to make the most of this month’s kit.
- Kit contains enough supplies to create eight cards—four each of two designs—and coordinating envelopes.
- Kit includes die-cut pieces in English, French, and German. This will allow you to create cards you can use to connect with other customers and demonstrators around the world—in their language!
- Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
- Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
- Coordinating Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Just Jade, Soft Sea Foam
The Joy to the World Paper Pumpkin Kit has been thoughtfully released in preparation for the season of spreading joy. October’s Paper Pumpkin kit was designed to bring people together—connecting them with one another and spreading joy with each other around the world! With die-cut sentiments in English, French, and German, subscribers can send holiday cheer to their friends across the globe—in their language.
To connect and spread joy with international customers and demonstrators through the Joy to the World Paper Pumpkin Kit, join our Facebook group: Joy of Paper Pumpkin! When connecting with your new friends, don’t forget to share your experience with the #joyofpaperpumpkin hashtag.
Subscribe to the October 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit from 11 September to 10 October at paperpumpkin.com.
Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.
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The Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard Size) is now available for you to order!!!
Here are the details:
The standard machine comes with all the plates you need to get started. The preorder will not include the replacement plates, but they will be available beginning with the customer launch on September 1.
Note that the Cutting Plates and Adhesive Sheets are already available to order. The optional Impression Mats are not be available; I’ll keep you updated on their availability.
So what sets our machines apart from the rest? Here are some of our favorite features:
- Durable machines with high-quality results. The solid steel construction frame and rubber feet that securely grip the work surface produce crisp, clean, precise cutting and beautifully detailed embossing.
- Easy to use. The machines and tools are designed for an intuitive die-cutting and embossing experience. For example, all plates are labeled with a number and are color coded for easy reference and use when building your sandwich. And just like the name suggests, our Magnetic Cutting Plates have fully-magnetic surfaces to make it easy to securely position your dies and keep them in place.
- Simple to store. The platforms on both machines fold for space-saving storage and they look pretty too–the sleek, clean design suits any crafting space.
- Portable. You can use both machines at home or on the go with their folding platforms and ergonomic carrying handles.
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Stampin’ Up! Get & Go Starter Kit Promotion – Sept 1-30!
Have you thought about joining our Stampin’ Up! team?
Now is an awesome time to join.
The Get & Go Starter Kit promotion gives those who sign up to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator additional products to help get started right away! In addition to the already great valued Starter Kit, you will receive precut paper, stamps, and embellishments!
Here are the details:
- Promotion Dates: September 1–30, 2020
Joining Deadline: September 30, 2020; 11:50 PM (MT) - New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 1 September or after 30 September will not be eligible for this promotion.
- In addition to the regular starter kit (for $99 you choose $125 worth of products), if you join between September 1 and 30, you will also receive enough card stock pieces to make 16 cards, a pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels, the So Much Love stamp set, and the Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set!!
- 8 packs of precut card stock of the coastal cabana pack will be provided, and 8 packs of precut card stock of the Granny Apple Green pack, for a total of 16 cards (packs include envelopes).
- Important note: Ink, adhesive, cutting tool, and clear block for stamping must be purchased separately. However, these products may be included as part of the Starter Kit product selection.
This is such a great deal! For $99, you get to pick $125 merchandise of your choice for your Starter Kit plus you’ll get the Queen Annes’ Lace and So Much Love stamp sets, card kits to create 16 cards and a pack of Rhinestones for free!!
Drop me a note at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com if you have questions about joining, I’m happy to talk to you about it. You can also see more information about the benefits of becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Here
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Card stock cuts for this project:
- Merry Merlot Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored and folded at 4 1/4″), 3/4″ X 2 3/4″ (banner), 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front and inner liner mats)
- Whisper White Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front and inner liner), 3/4″ X 1 3/4″ (sentiment)
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So pretty Karen! Love those flower images. 🙂
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Thank you Amy 🙂
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Wow! Gorgeous card – perfectly designed, masked and colored. I love it! 🙂
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Thank you so much Mary 🙂
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This is gorgeous! I hope to CASE.
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Thank you Karen 🙂 can’t wait to see yours
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Ah, so beautiful! A lovely Christmas card and a great take on the sketch. I’m always so impressed with your skill at making pretty cards based on a sketch…I haven’t developed that talent yet!
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Thank you so much Susan 🙂
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Beautiful CAS design! The masking technique always gives such a great “layers but no layers” look and your beautiful coloring just adds to the overall effect! Thanks for sharing at Fab Friday!
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Thank you so much Amanda 🙂
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Lovely, Karen – I’m so impressed with your masking and coloring here! Very festive! Thanks so much for playing at Fab Friday!
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Thank you so much Heather 🙂 I love doing the masking technique, it’s one of my favorites
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