Sarah's Stamp Lab: swallowtail

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Monday, July 22, 2013

June 2013 In Color Club Card Sample

Hi Stampers!

Today I'd like to share with you the card sample I made for my June In Color club members. Every month when I bundle up the In Color packets, I love including a little card as my thank you to those who participated for the month. It's also a fantastic way to showcase that month's color!

The color for June was Baked Brown Sugar! This is a great neutral color. I think it falls somewhere between Crumb Cake and Soft Suede. Combine all three of those colors and you have a fantastic monochrome color palette for a masculine card. Anyway, I'm getting off topic here!

For this sample, I used the triple time stamping technique in a different way. I made a banner shape rather than just a rectangle. The Swallowtail stamp is such a nice image to use for this technique. I layered the image with some Very Vanilla card stock. I sponged the edges and made some custom embellishments with the new clay and molds from Stampin' Up!

I made some cards with two flowers and some cards with just the one largest flower. I think both look really pretty!

Stampin' Supplies:

Card Stock: Whisper White notecards, Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Baked Brown Sugar

Stamps: Swallowtail

Ink: Baked Brown Sugar Stampin' Pad and Refill

Other: Simply Pressed Clay, Simply Pressed Molds, Sponge Dauber

Stampin' Tip: If you find that your adhesive of choice is not working for the clay flowers, try just a little dab of Crystal Effects! Make sure you allow it time to dry.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Swallowtail Watercolor

Hi Stampers!

I'm desperately trying to get myself back on a good blogging schedule, but ever since Italy I just feel like I have no time to catch up. Ever feel that way? Guess there's nothing I can do but keep on plugging along! Luckily, I have a card today! I made this one before my trip for a good friend's birthday. I had to mail it out before I left but I snapped a few quick pics before I put on the postage stamp.

For this card I used the emboss resist technique. I first stamped the butterfly in Versamark, added Iridescent Ice embossing powder, and then heat set the image. Using sponge daubers, I added color in a circular motion to give this watercolor effect.

Here's a close up look at the embossing powder. See how pretty it is? It's a white powder mixed with glitter. It gives you a very subtle sparkly effect. Love it! Warning - doing an emboss resist over this type of embossing powder may wreck your sponge dauber!!! The glitter in the embossed image tore the sponge a little bit. It's OK though, because sponge daubers are a must have tool and I always have plenty of extras on hand.

Here's the interior. I thought the card needed just a couple more butterflies. You can never have too many!

Stampin' Supplies:

Cardstock: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder

Designer Series Paper: 2011-2013 In Color Stack

Stamps: Swallowtail, Perfectly Penned

Ink: Versamark, Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party

Punches: Elegant Butterfly, Bitty Butterfly

Embossing: Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Powder Pal, Heat Tool

Other: Sponge Daubers

Monday, March 4, 2013

Swallowtail Case with a Twist!

Happy Monday Stampers!

Today I have a card for you that I cased from the Stamp with Amy K blog. I really loved her design but I had to change it up to make it my own! This card is featuring the chalkboard technique. I love the look that embossing in multiple colors gives you. I think I'm going to have to try this more often.