Hi there. Welcome. I’m excited to be a part of the Simon Says Stamp’s blog hop celebrating THIS awesome card kit …
I created two cards using this kit and have a few tips to share. First, let me show you the cards…
A FEW TIPS…
1. Try making multiple cards. The supplies are already out, so why not!? You can do the same design multiple times or try changing it up between cards. I really liked the design of the first card, so I made another card but rotated the greeting to create a horizontal card.
2. Try taking hints from packaged product for color schemes. I wanted a feminine and masculine color scheme but I’m not very good at choosing color combos. I took a color cue from these mini ink cube sets and stamped the candle image using them…
3. When stamping a pattern of colors, try using a stamp cleaner like THIS one in between stamping. It does a great job of cleaning the stamp and reduces any ink transferring to the next stamped image.
4. Try to stretch your product. After stamping the candle image on my cards, I thought I would look for an alternative flame image other than the one provided in the stamp set. The kit includes some beautiful, gold rub-ons that had smaller leaf, triangle, star, and diamond images that worked great for flames and gave a nice shine. Here’s a closer look …
5. Try creating a guide to make stamping faster. I stamped A LOT of candles on these cards and thought it would be best to practice first. I found that when I traced a circle die (slightly smaller than the die that would be placed on top), it helped guide my stamping and keep everything from going wonky. Here’s what I mean…
Click
HERE to see another card using this kit featuring a “smeared” embossing technique.
LINKS TO SUPPLIES USED:
SSS April 2015 Card Kit-
HERE
SSS Hybrid Ink Mini Cube Set (Karma)-
HERE
Hero Arts Mini Cube Ink Pads (Sweet)-
HERE
SSS Stitched Circle Dies-
HERE
Avery Elle Signature Dies-
HERE
SSS White Embossing Powder-
HERE
SSS Slate Cardstock-
HERE
SSS Audrey Blue Cardstock-
HERE
Hero Arts Ultra Clean Stamp Cleaner-
HERE
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HERE for the next stop on the Blog Hop and visit my sweet friend,
Laurie Willison. To start at the beginning, click
HERE.
GIVEAWAY
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Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great weekend!
April 13, 2015
Such wonderful cards!!! Love how you fanned out the candles!!
April 13, 2015
These are great masculine card ideas, in my opinion. Thanks for sharing.
April 13, 2015
Your card is beautiful!! I love the candle idea!!
April 13, 2015
Such a happy card!
April 13, 2015
Love the layout.
April 13, 2015
Love your card and thank you for the tutorial. The design is wonderful and very happy = how you did the candles! I also really like the sentiments.
April 13, 2015
What a clever idea, and good tip to take your color cues from the pre-packaged sets of inks. Very cute card, and it does look challenging.
April 13, 2015
The tips are excellent and so are your cards. Thank you!!!
April 13, 2015
Loved your card – you guys are amazing – each of you got the same kit and none of the cards are similar, each of you came up with some really neat stuff out of the same kit – you guys are awesome.
April 13, 2015
Wonderful cards!
April 13, 2015
terrific idea!
April 13, 2015
I love the alternative " flames"……. And the layout of the candles… Thanks for inspiration!
April 13, 2015
Unique idea of fanning the candles out. Love it!
April 13, 2015
Hi, Heather. These cards are so clever. Thanks for the tips!
April 13, 2015
What a beautiful kit!