Hi cardmaking friends and welcome to the Simon Says Make Magic Blog Hop. I have 3 new cards for you today created with the Simon Says Stamp Magic Stars background stamp.
Also, today’s video includes my “Painting with Embossing Powder Technique for cardmaking”.
It’s also the second day of the Simon Says Stamp Magic Stars Blog hop – and there are specials and prizes, leave a comment at the end of this post for a chance to win and read on.
The Painting with Embossing Powder Technique:
Todays video walks you through creating three cards using the Painting with Embossing Powder Technique. A regular Slimline Card , a Mini Slimline and an A2 sized card.
Once the embossing is done, the card is finished with the Resist Technique by ink blending Distress Oxide Inks over the card fronts to create these pretty backgrounds.
The Slimline Christmas Card:
Wow Embossing Powder is used on all of the cards today: Strawberry Daiquiri, Copper Fire, Pearl Gold Sparkle, Colour Blend Verdigris, Opaque Bright White, Powder Oceanic and Glitter Persian Indigo. (all linked below for you).
Distress Oxide Inks Used:
Firstly, for this Slimline Card, use Wilted Violet, Blueprint Sketch over the Violet, Evergreen Bough and Antique Linen
Next, Ink blend a scrap of white with Blueprint Sketch and Wilted Violet to die cut the top layer of the sentiment.
Simon Says Stamp Wishing You Joy Die is used for this one.
Finally, the other two layers are cut from the Blue Violet card stock, which is the same as the card base. Glue all three together to stack.
Use Vellum for the background piece to allow the color to show through.
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Card Base: Simon Says Stamp Blue Violet 7 x 8-1/2, score on the 7″ side at 3-1/2″
Mat: Hammermill White 3-1/4 x 8-1/4″
Card front: Hammermill White 3-1/8 x 8-1/8″
Mini Slimline Greeting Card:
Mini Slimline Cards are all the rage right now and I’m really enjoying the 3-1/4 x 6-1/4 size of them.
Similarly, the technique for this one is the same as the above Slimline card.
Use Distress Oxide Ink: Blueprint Sketch, Wilted Violet and Salty Ocean for the resist technique.
Next, the sentiment is Simon Says Stamp You Shine.
Finally, the stars are cut with the Shoot for the Stars die set from Tonic Studios
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Card Base: Royal Purple: 6-1/2 x 6-1/4″ Score and fold at 3-1/4″
Mat: Hammermill White 3 x 6
Card front/Art Piece: Hammermill White 2=7/8 x 5-7/8″
Visit My How to Make a Mini Slimline Card Page here for more card ideas and tutorials
A2 sized card Paper Hugs:
This third and final card in today’s video is the A2 sized card.
Start by cutting the sentiment with the Simon Says Stamp Paper Hugs Die three times.
Use Bearly Art Glue to stack them together.
Next, use the Picket Fence Studios Clear Paper Glitz to cover the top.
Use your finger to add a light coating to create a beautify sparkly shine.
Finally, add a few more of the stars I had left over from the last card.
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Card base: Simon Says Stamp Blue Violet 4-1/4 x 11″ score and fold at 5-1/2″
Mat: Hammermill White 4 x 5-1/4″
Card front/art piece: Hammermill White 3-7/8 x 5-1/8
Here is today’s video. You can view it on my YouTube Channel, and subscribe while you are there to receive notification each time I load a new video:
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Sweet cards Sandi! Love the colors that you used for the backgrounds, perfect with your die cuts! 🙂
thanks Amy, I love to ink blend
Love those vibrant colors!! I like your idea and I think I’m going to try it. Your cards are absolutely gorgeous!! Thank you for your inspiration!!
Thank you Lisa, I hope you do, it’s such a fun combo of techniques with beautiful results
Fun and colorful! TFS
thanks Dolly, they are that, haha
Love the super gorgeous, vibrant backgrounds! The cards look just amazing!
haha, I like my cards bright, can you tell? thanks Nandini
Simply magical! Absolutely star stunning cards.
aw thank you Beverly
Fun cards! Love the background technique! Thanks for sharing your cards!
thanks for stopping by Cindy, appreciate it
I really enjoyed watching your video to see how you created these pretty cards. Great color choices for your Distress Oxide inks.
thanks so much Phyllis and thanks for watching
I absolutely love your cards! The backgrounds are absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you Tammy, one of my new favorite color blends
Gorgeous cards!!!! Those colors are Amazing!!!
thanks Maureen
Such awesome cards Sandi! Beautiful colours.
Thanks so much Anne
Gosh, I love that ‘Paper Hugs’ die cut. Maybe earmarked for a more specific crowd (us papercrafters???) but I do believe that we appreciate those handmade creations in our mailboxes maybe even a bit more than those less inclined to pick up a magic wand loaded with inky wonderfulness. I love your blending of the night sky. Brilliant.
thank you Theresa, it is one of my favorites for sure
Out-of-this-world cards.
The backgrounds are fantastic.
thanks for sharing
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thanks so much Mary
All the cards are great! Really love the wishing you joy one. Thanks, too, for your video!
thank you Barbara Jean, that’s my fav. also
Such gorgeous cards! Love the colors!
Thanks for sharing.
thanks so much Jeanne
Your cards are so pretty, and I think you have just invented the newest Distress Ink color. (Pay attention Ranger & Tim, lol.)
haha, that would be fun to get that purple wouldn’t it..
Can’t wait to try this technique!
it’s a little messy, but fun
Thank you for sharing. Your cards are beautiful. Michelle t
thanks so much Michelle
These cards are beautiful….my favorite colors together. I may need to get that paper hugs sentiment die too. Love it
thank you Karen, isn’t that such a cute sentiment, I use it a lot
Wonderful sparkle/shine withembossing powder.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
thank you Melissa, I love sparkle and shine
Beautiful color & embossing, Sandi. Thanks for sharing.
thanks so much Marcy
Wow gorgeous backgrounds for your cards.
thank you Anneleise
I love these! Gorgeous
thanks so much my friend
Beautiful cards and I loved the color choices. Thanks for the inspiration!
thank you Barbara, so glad you enjoyed them
LOVE your backgrounds and your cards. Great colors!
OMG I am wowed by your cards – the colors on them are amazing and really POP – thanks for sharing
thank you Dee