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 14, 2015
I love your card! I like the idea of fanning out the candles, instead the traditional ways of upright candle! Thanks for the inspiration!
April 14, 2015
Oh, Heather, I am in love with these birthday cards and your "ray" of candles ~ so bright and sunny! Think I'll try this someday when I'm not in a real hurry. Thanks for the inspiration and fun blog hop!
April 14, 2015
Adorable card! Love all the candles.
April 14, 2015
Wow those candles are so stinkin adorable!
April 14, 2015
Love what you've done with the candles – both the rounded arrangement and the unique flames. Great cards!
April 14, 2015
Great cards, so fun.
April 14, 2015
Very cute – I'm totally in love with everything everyone is making with the candle stamp. And I do love how you picked your colors 😉
April 14, 2015
Such a clever way to use the candles!
April 13, 2015
Thanks for sharing all the card ideas and tips. You made some cute cards.
April 13, 2015
The cards are so cute and they remind me of peacocks!
April 13, 2015
Nice card and thanks for the tips for achieving the design
April 13, 2015
Love this idea! How I love the color combination of the first card!
April 13, 2015
These are great cards!!! Love this idea!
April 13, 2015
So cute! Love the use of candles in a different way! 🙂
April 13, 2015
Love this card and how you used the candles, beautiful colors.