Demonstrators with Stampin Up have been able to order and play this month with a new suite of products called Ornate Garden. Customers will be able to order April 1, just next week if you are watching your calendar. I made a cute card and video last week using this suite, you can see it here. Today I have another Ornate Garden card, this time using the Ornate Style stamp set and the Ornate Layers dies.
I was totally inspired by Paula Dobson, another demo in New Zealand at www.stampinantics.blogspot.com. You can see her stunning card HERE. Paula colored her stamped image using a no-line technique. What that means is she stamped it with a light shade, probably smoky slate, or gray granite if I had to guess, and then used blends to color it in. The result is beautiful so I tried to make my coloring like her’s. Nope, it was lousy. My second attempt was much better.
I gave up on the no line and stamped with tuxedo black ink. I colored it in using all of these Stampin’ Blend markers.
I was ready to cut it out. I could say I fussy cut it using my paper snips, but that would be a lie, I really used my Scan n cut machine. As I’m looking at my finished image I’m thinking the black looks a little stark, I know I’ll put gold embossing powder on it. Good thing I had stamped the image with my Stamparatus to begin with, and because I had used my scan n cut I was able to reposition it to restamp. Were I to do this again, I would stamp and emboss first before cutting it out.
Next steps were to figure out the rest of the card. Paula had used Petal Pink and it was lovely but I am a Pool Party girl so I opted for layers and layers of Pool Party The card base is Pool Party, as is the stitched rectangle layer under the floral image. Then a Gold Stitched Rectangle layer to really bring out that gold embossing, Under that is acutally a piece of Whisper White cut with the largest of the Ornate Layer dies then colored with pool party using a brayer. Final touches are a gold embossed sentiment with some retired gold ribbon.
Thank you for visiting today. I always appreciate your comments and answer all questions as soon as possible. Until next time…
Happy Stamping
Lynn
Ornate Garden Suite – Available April 1, 2020
| PRODUCT NAME | ITEM NUMBER | PRICE |
| Ornate Garden Suite Collection | 154153 | $136.75 USD/ $185.25 CAD |
| Ornate Thanks Bundle | 154115 | $46.75 USD/ $63.00 CAD |
| Ornate Style Bundle | 154119 | $52.00 USD/$71.00 CAD |
| Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder | 152725 | $9.00 USD/$12.25 CAD |
| Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack | 152479 | $7.00 USD/$9.50 CAD |
| Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper | 152488 | $15.00 USD/$20.00 CAD |
| Gilded Gems | 152478 | $7.00 USD/$9.50 CAD |
| Ornate Thanks Stamp Set | 149471 | $18.00 USD/$24.00 CAD |
| Ornate Style Stamp Set | 152572 | $21.00 USD/$29.00 CAD |
| Ornate Layers Dies | 152726 | $37.00 USD/$50.00 CAD |
| Ornate Borders Dies | 152724 | $34.00 USD/$46.00 CAD |
Paper Pumpkin – April – My Wonderful Family
Paper Pumpkin believes in making a difference—especially when it comes to helping their subscribers build relationships through paper crafting. For April, they created a fun, family appreciation themed card kit that would make it easy for you to share your hearts with those you love most: mom, dad, daughter, son, sister, and brother. April’s kit even includes Mother’s Day and Father’s Day sentiments, giving you the perfect way to show your appreciation for beloved parents on their special days with a beautiful, handmade card.
One more thing to tell you about this “fam-tastic” kit: The Paper Pumpkin team knows that everyone’s clan is unique. With that in mind, they provided sentiments that would include anyone in your life who feels like family; for instance, “brothers” and “sisters” who have helped you along the journey of life.
Check out the video to learn more. You won’t want to miss this kit!
Paper Pumpkin is your monthly opportunity for a crafty escape. The kits arrive in the mail ready to be assembled. Or, mix them up and create new projects with the supplies. It’s all up to you. Stampin Up makes it easy to subscribe, too.
I love this card. The color palate is gorgeous and so is your coloring! Beautiful. I think I need a Scan N Cut too!
Your card is so beautiful. Also, your sneek peek Card. I made them both.
Awe thanks Cindy. I’d love to see your renditions.