STAMPlorations Preview of 8th Birthday Bundle #1

Be sure and check out Shery's Preview Post on STAMPlorations using 8th Birthday Bundle #1.

Shery asked if any of the STAMPgirls could share projects using the new 8th Birthday Bundle #1.

I was happy to share  two cards that I made using 3 of the new Birthday Bundle #1 products on the 1st card and 2 new Bundle products on the 2nd card. 

Blossom Sprays #4  4x6 stamp

Radiate Happy 3x5 stamp set.

Design Blox Template #5 stencil

I masked the Design Blox Template #5 stencil over Mixed Media paper 

using 3M masking tape.

Then watercolored with Magicals powders,  which I reconstituted with a wet paint brush.

Added a bit of water with the brush to a stencil opening and then painted  with the wet brush dipped into the Magicals paint.  I did one opening at a time and made sure none of the colors were next to each other.  Removed the stencil carefully after letting the images dry. Loved the shine from the Magicals.

A few of the images paint seeped under the stencil so I just added a bit more paint to get cleaner lines.

Next time when watercoloring I will spray the back of the stencil with light tacky Pixie Spray.

Next placed background in MISTI and stamped the Blossom Sprays #4 and Radiate Happy

sentiment using Versafine Ink and Heat Embossed with Clear EB Powder.

Trimmed stenciled background and attached to A2 Basic Black Cardstock, which made the 

background Pop!

Attached to White 100# cardstock and Done!  Loved the results😊

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My 2nd card

Radiate Happy 3x5 stamp set

Art Border Die #1

I used a Brushos background from my stash for my die cut Art Border #1.

 

Then used CUTplorations Basic A2 Panels Nesting Dies to cut the middle panel and the frame.

If you look closely you can see the beveled edges,  which is a nice finishing touch.

Stamped the sentiment from the Radiate Happy stamp set.

Then attached all the pieces using Connect Glue to the Basic White A2 100# card base and Done!

BTW,  the Art Border #1 is exactly 5 1/2" long.  Perfect for an A2,  5 1/2' x 4 1/4" card base.

Of course the Art Border can be easily trimmed too.

I will also be adding 2 more cards for our Day 1,  8th Birthday Celebration!

Really, really fun products for creating projects😃

Shery will soon be sharing more Previews of her new Birthday Bundles with more samples of

projects by a few of the STAMPgirls.  Stay Tuned!

Love and Hugs..

CAS Mix Up Partial Die Cut

I am playing in CAS Mix Up January "Partial Die Cut" Challenge

Hosted by the very talented Hideko.  Check out her clever shaker card and the

 creative cards by the talented DT girls and Guest Designer,  Tristan (Tristan Designs).

Using Partial Die-cutting, Stamping and Dies and Brushos.

My 1st try at Partial Die-Cutting.

I watched all the videos provided by Hideko for ideas..a great help!

Creative Partial Die-cutting by Jennifer McGuire (12:00) 4:15-6:30

Easy Partial Die-cutting by Jennifer McGuire (22.26) 10:50-21:30

Top Cut Edge by Kristina Werner (6:36) 4:40-6:36 

Partial Die-cutting by Splitcoaststampers (7:23) 0:00-2:40

Partial Die-cutting Tips by Jennifer McGuire (16:04) 0:00-4:15

Then started my design by stamping with my Altenew "Leaf Canopy" stamp onto A2 size of Strathmore Mixed Media paper.

Next used reconstituted Brushos to watercolor the leaves.

Then the fun part to use the "Leaf Canopy Die" and just partially die cut

the top half of the image by placing my cutting plate on the upper half

of image and putting thru my Big Shot.

Next I die cut my card front with Reverse Confetti

"Lacy Scallop Confetti Cut Die",  which I had to have after sweet

Hideko sent me a few die cut pieces:-)  We do enable each other!!

I attached my card front onto SU Black cardstock and added

dimensions behind the die cut leaves so the partial cuts

would show up better.  Then added the stamped sentiment from the

Leaf Canopy set and a few STAMPlorations "Shaker Blends" sequins.

Attached card front to SU Whisper White 100# card base, 

added Wink of Stella to leaves and Done!

I LOVED the results and will be using the technique again. Thank you Hideko!

Here is a photo angle showing the popped up partial cut.

You still have until the 24th to play along. 

Such a fun technique.  Hugs...

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I am adding to CAS Watercolour Challenge: Use Cool Colors

Supplies:

Stamps: Altenew "Leaf Canopy"

Paper: Strathmore mixed Media, SU Whisper White 100# and Basic Black

Inks: Brushos: reconstituted Emerald and Leaf Greens, Archival Jet Black.

Accessories: Altenew "Leaf Canopy Die". Reverse Confettie "Lacey Confetti Cut Die". Paint Brush. MISTI for sentiment. STAMPlorations Shaker Blends Sequins. 

Gina K Connect Glue. Wink of Stella. Dimensionals.