Crafting with You Series #1 of 4

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Welcome to the first episode in my Crafting with You Series which is a fabulous stamp set with coordinating dies. I’m starting off with a simply stamped card which has a smooshed background. This technique requires adding water to the block. Sadly, Stampin’ Up! is no longer carrying the Shimmery White card stock which is the medium I usually use when it involves water. In lieu of that, I’m using Basic White Thick card stock.

Inside card

I simply stamped the floral image for the inside of the card. To achieve the two-tone effect, ink the stamp in Lemon Lolly first, then use a baby wipe or shammy to remove the ink on the leaves. Then use the Stampin’ Write Marker Pen in Lost Lagoon to ink up the leaves, huff on it to re-moisten the stamp, then stamp. Use the marker to add the flower centres.

Smooshed background technique

You need an acrylic block, a water spritzer and a marker pen or an ink pad and card stock. You need a water based ink, so you cannot use alcohol markers like the Stampin’ Blends for this technique. In my project today, I used a Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Write marker to scribble ink on an “E” block. Then you spritz the block with water about 4″-6″ away to create a fine mist. You don’t want to get the block too wet especially if you’re using Basic White Thick card stock. Once the whole block has been “misted”, place card stock over the block and rub your hand over it until the ink has been absorbed.

Remove card stock and allow to dry before stamping on it or applying your other elements.

Cutting guide

Metric measurements are in brackets.

1. Card base Lemon Lolly card stock : 5 ⅞” x 8 ¼” (14.5 x 21 cm)
2. Mat Layer 1 card front Pecan Pie card stock : 3 ⅞” x 5 ⅝” (10 cm x 14 cm)
3. Second Mat Layer card front Basic White Thick : 3 ¾” x 5 ½” (9.5 cm x 13.5 cm)
4. Inside card Basic White : 3 ¾” x 5 ½” (9.5 cm x 14 cm)

Video Tutorial

A visual aid is so much easier to explain how the card comes together.

Supply list

Listed below is the supply list. Just click on the picture to take you directly to the item in my online store.

Product List

Crafting With You Bundle (English) [161226]	Crafting With You Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161219]	Crafting With You Dies [161225]
Lemon Lolly A4 Cardstock [161729]	Lost Lagoon A4 Cardstock [133686]	Pecan Pie A4 Cardstock [161726]
Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230]	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228]	Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad [161666]
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [161678]	Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665]	2023 New Core Colors Stampin' Write Markers [161694]
Clear Block E [118484]	Stampin' Spritzer [126185]	Adhesive Backed Solid Gems [161300]

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