Several weeks ago in a Tool Time Tuesday installment, I talked about using Stampin’ Up! refills and the Baby Wipe Technique. Today’s card was made using that technique and I’d like to show you how easy it is to create your own stamp pad!
Choose your colors. I used Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze and Pumpkin Pie (these are my go to Fall colors).
Take 4-5 Baby wipes (it’s better if they don’t have a design on them) and fold them in half and then in half again. Take the lightest color, in my case, Crushed Curry, and add drops all over the wipe.
Next, add the next color (I used Pumpkin Pie) and start to fill in the area. Pretty easy so far, right?
And the last step is to take your remaining refill (Cajun Craze) and fill in all the white space. As you can see, I didn’t completely cover it up every last bit of space. This creates your stamp pad.
Now take your favorite stamp and ink it up with your faux stamp pad and stamp it on your paper! You’ll love the results and you’ll have a one of a kind card!
This card was made right after the one at the top of today’s post and you can see that it’s a bit lighter but no less beautiful.
Then, as an experiment, I spritzed the “stamp pad” and this was the result!
If you’re feeling inspired to give this a technique a try, I’d love to see what you create! You can email me or post it on my Stamping with Tracy Facebook page!
It’s the weekend! Yay! I hope you have something fun planned or you’re just taking the time to relax.
I have one more stained glass foil leaf card today. Creating these leaves is extremely addicting! My team leader, Dawn Griffith, issued a challenge to make a card using a layout she used to create a Christmas card and this was the card I created. I made quite a few changes from the original layout but kept the three panels and the foil behind them. I was on a roll making stained glass foil leaves so it was only natural that I’d make a fall card!
If you’re interested in knowing how I created the leaves, take a look at this post here.
Card Details
Start with a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock measuring 11″ x 4-1/4″ and score it at 5-1/2″
Attach a piece of Copper Foil measuring 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ to the front of the Very Vanilla cardstock using Fast Fuse (Snail isn’t a good choice with foil).
Attach three panels of Designer Series Paper to the foil measuring: 1-1/2″ x 5-1/8″, 1-1/4″ x 5-1/8″ and 7/8″ x 5-1/8″. I used Painted Autumn DSP from the Holiday Catalog.
Cut out two solid leaves from the Seasonal Layers Thinlits using Cardstock Vellum. Cut out two leaves with the detailed die using Copper Foil. I used Cajun Craze and Crushed Curry ink to create the stained glass look.
Attach glue dots to the back of your leaves near the edges. Be sure not to place them on the open areas of the vellum as you’ll be able to see them.
Stamp the sentiment in Memento Ink using the stamp set Bunch of Blossoms. Cut it out using the Stitched Shapes Framelits.
Attach the sentiment to a Copper Foil scallop using the Layering Ovals Framelits. Use Fast Fuse or Sticky Strip (Snail doesn’t work well with the foil).
Send your card off to someone special!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend! Even though my beloved San Francisco Giants have had an awful season, I’m still excited to see them play at AT&T Park tomorrow! I’ll be back on Monday!
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There’s a brand new host set and it’s only available in September and October!
Merry Patterns Host Promotion Stamp Set
Available with any order of $300 or more.
You can receive this stamp set by placing your own personal order of $300, by October 31st, or by encouraging your friends and family to also place orders.
Here’s how it works:
Share your catalog with your friends & family and encourage them to place orders! If you don’t have a catalog yet, let me know and I’ll send one off to you!
I’ll create a host code just for you and your friends to use, with you as the host.
Each of your friends and family will place their own online order using the special host code JUST FOR YOUR GROUP. Everyone’s orders will ship directly to their home.
If all of the orders combined total at least $300, you’ll receive the stamp set free, plus you’ll receive at least $36 in Host Rewards!! You can order anything in the catalog with the Host Rewards, including Host stamp sets.
Contact me today if you’d like to set this up or if you have additional questions!
Enjoy this video from Stampin’ Up! showcasing the host set, Merry Patterns, yours for free with a $300 qualifying order before October 31st! If you’re reading this in an email, click here, to view the video.
If you have any questions about this promotion, don’t hesitate to contact me!
Have you seen the Acetate Card Boxes in the Holiday Catalog? If you’re not looking carefully, you might totally miss them! They’re clear acetate boxes and each box will hold five standard cards plus envelopes but I decided to use them in a different way! Sometimes, it’s really ALL about the candy!
As you can see, you can fit quite a lot of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups inside. After making this and shooting photos of it, I noticed that I could have fit many more inside, which I did, and then photographed it again!! Gotta cram as many in as you can!
Box Details **Can be found in the Holiday Catalog
I wrapped the box up with the beautiful Vintage Crochet Trim.**
I stamped the sentiment using Very Vanilla cardstock, Memento Ink and a stamp from the set, Labels to Love**, which coordinates with the Everyday Label Punch.**
Our Black Rhinestone Jewels** on the tag finish the project!
What a quick and easy way to make a gift to give to someone special!
All of the products I used to make today’s project are listed below. Clicking on any of them will take you to my Stampin’ Up! online store!
I love hearing from you whether it’s a question or a comment about today’s project. Have a great day!
Earlier this week I shared a card with leaves made using copper foil and today I have one using silver foil. Just as beautiful, don’t you think?? It sure looks like gold in the pictures below but it really is silver.
Are you wondering how I created my blue/green rectangle? I used a clear stamp block (size D) and two stamp pads. Using Emerald Envy and Pacific Point stamp pads, I applied ink directly to my clear block and then using a spritzer, lightly misted the block. I placed the block onto Thick Whisper White card stock and let it sit for five minutes. I placed a book on top of it for just a small amount of pressure. When the five minutes was up, I carefully removed the block. Your results will be different with the amount of water you spritz on the block and you may have to try it a few times to get a feel for it.
My paper did warp a bit and I tried to flatten it out by placing quite a few heavy items on top of it after it had thoroughly dried. I also used my heat tool on both sides. As I’m writing this, I realize I could have taped my paper down with blue painters tape and that would have helped with the warping. It wasn’t too much of a problem but if you’re worried about it, I’d try taping it down. I wouldn’t suggest using regular Whisper White paper as it won’t accept the water very well. Watercolor paper or our Shimmery White are both other options.
The stained glass look of the leaf was created with vellum card stock. I explain how I created the leaf in Monday’s post and you can read all about it here. So easy and so pretty!
My sentiment comes from a stamp set that I reach for all the time and it’s included in the Oh Happy Day Card Kit. Unfortunately you can’t purchase the stamp set separately but the kit is filled with enough supplies to make 20 cards, a Basic Black Stampin’ Spot and a clear stamp block.
I went and took another pictures of my card and think this one shows that I used silver a bit better.
Stamping Supplies – Below you’ll find the list of Stampin’ Up! products I used to create today’s card. Click on any of the items and you’ll be directed to my Stampin’ Up! online store!
I always love hearing from you whether it’s a comment about today’s project or a question! Have a great day!
