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
KEEP HOPPING
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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
Simon Says Stamp will be choosing winners from the comments section of all the blog stops to win a Simon Says Stamp goody bag filled with fresh and exciting new products. Leave a comment below to be entered to win! The winners will be chosen on Wednesday, April 15.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great weekend!
April 13, 2015
Really like the cards and thank you for the tips.
April 13, 2015
What an awesome design for a birthday card!!!
April 13, 2015
waw so beautiful ! I love what you do with the candles ! ^-^
April 13, 2015
Very clever idea and a practical way to try the radial approach with these and other stamp sets. Thanks for sharing!
April 13, 2015
Like the design you use for both the card.
April 13, 2015
Haha that is so fun!!!!
April 13, 2015
Cool cards, thanks for the inspiration.
April 13, 2015
Awesome use of that candle die… and the little rub on items are great flames 😀
April 13, 2015
Love the design. Great card. TFS
April 13, 2015
Love, love, love how you used the candles!! I'm creating some of these today!!
April 13, 2015
WOW wow WOW
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS cards Heather!!!
LOVE the FUN design 🙂
THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and TOP TIPS!!!
April 13, 2015
Your cards are fantastic, I especially love the masculine one, great colors!!
April 13, 2015
Thanks for the chance to win!
April 13, 2015
Fun use of the rub ons!
April 13, 2015
I love your cards! Fanning the candles out that way was a great idea! I love it!