Yes, we are using the Waterfront stamp again! There are just so many ways to use it! Here is a simple card that looks like you have watercolored your picture, but it’s just stamps with a little bit of blender pen.
Paper: Whisper White, Smoky Slate, Watercolor
Ink: Always Artichoke, Smoky Slate, Pool Party, Garden Green, Black
Stamp set: Waterfront, Flourishing Phrases
Other: Blender pen
What happened to our Spring??? At least we’ll be doing cards that will remind us what spring is supposed to look like! We’ll be doing a Mother’s Day card, which can also be a birthday card and we’ll also be using the Waterfront set to make a sympathy card. I’ve added a new tool to my card making room called the Stamparatus. It’s great for lining up images and for doing repeat stamping. We will be giving this a try for the first time in class too.
This is such a versatile stamp set. From mountains to beaches! The background is done using stamping blocks that are inked and then spritzed with water. Such a cool effect.
Paper: Dapper Denim, Pool Party
Ink: Lemon Lime Twist, Bermuda Bay, Dapper Denim, Crushed Curry, Always Artichoke, Soft Suede, Black
Stamps: Waterfront, Beautiful You
Other: Seaside EF, Clear block D
There’s a little stamping on the vellum behind some of the flowers to give them some added depth. This card has a very crisp and clean look and could be used for other occasions by just changing the sentiment.
We tried a new technique called watercolor smooching using wax paper, ink refiners and a little spritz of water. This makes a very good looking card, but is quick and easy.
Paper: Berry Burst, Black, Watercolor
Ink: Dapper Denim/Sweet Sugarplum, Melon Mambo/Sweet Sugarplum
Other Supplies: Hello You thinlits, Wax paper, Spritzer, glue pen
Easter is right around the corner and here’s a cute little card for that occasion.
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Best Year Ever DSP
Ink: Calypso Coral, Markers: Crushed Curry, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzazz, Calypso Coral, Soft Suede
Stamp set: For Peeps’ Sake
Other Supplies: Calypso Coral ribbon, 1 3/8″ Circle punch, 1 ½ ” Circle punch, Label punch
A great card cased from Karen Hallem. Makes a good card for that young adult or that music person on your list.
Paper: Whisper White, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Bermuda Bay
Ink: Versa Mark, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Bermuda Bay, Black
Stamp set: Epic Celebrations
Other Supplies: Black embossing powder, Blender pen, Decorative Label Punch, Dimensionals, Mini Dimensionals
Although I have been stamping about 16 years, I am just getting started with posts of cards and projects that I am working on. Most will be samples I am using in my monthly card classes, but I'll be putting in some techniques and tips also. Although I like to do my own creating, I am always looking for new ideas for my cards and some of the ones you find here have been cased. I thank you for all of your inspiration and I hope you also find some inspiration here.
