Baroque Watercolor Background

Hi there!  Today's card is using a watercolor background that I made months ago with the Beautifully Baroque embossing folder from Stampin' Up!  This look was achieved by sponging several ink colors onto one side of the embossing folder - a sponge dauber works best for this, then lightly spritzed with some water.  (The ink colors used in the sample are Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, and Coastal Cabana.)  Lay a piece of watercolor paper (cardstock works, too) onto the inked side of the embossing folder.  Do not close the embossing folder.  Rub the back of the paper with your fingers to distribute the ink.  Remove the paper and let dry before using on a project.  Each side of the emobssing folder will give you a different look.  Be sure to rinse off the embossing folder under running tap water.
The flower embellishment was made with several flower punches and the Flower Fair Framelits.  A pearl was added for a finishing touch.
Hope you're inspired to try this technique.  It's a lot of fun and no two panels are alike.

That's all folks!  Thanks for coming by for a visit today!

Flower Patch

Hi there and happy Labor Day!  Hope you've been enjoying your long weekend.  Mine has been pretty lowkey but that's OK.
Today's card was inspired by one pinned on Pinterest, which became one of the cards that the Hostess Club members made.  They loved it.  It was easy to assemble once all the pieces were stamped and cut out with the coordinating Framelits.  Gotta love that!   (Tip for using photopolymer stamps: Use a foam mat under your project when stamping.  This will ensure more even coverage of the ink. )
That's it for today.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thank you for coming by!

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Flower Patch 

Paper: Soft Suede, White 

Ink: Blushing Bride, Soft Suede 

Tools:  Flower Fair Framelits, Large Polka Dot embossing folder 

Other: Pearls, Dimensionals, foam mat, clear blocks

 

From the Flower Patch

Hi there!  Didn't get a chance to post yesterday since it was our Card Buffet.  Thank you ladies for a wonderful day!  So, today I have one of the samples from our Card Buffet display board using the photopolymer set, Flower Patch.  The Flower Fair Framelits coordinate with this set.  Love that!  To achieve the partially embossed background, only a portion of the cardstock (about two thirds) was placed in the folder.  Stampin' Up!s Simply Scored Scoring Tool was used for the horizontal lines.  Be sure to lay your focal piece wrong side up on the score board, if you want the raised lines to show on the front.  Another tip, this time for stamping with photopolymer stamps, is to have a foam mat under your cardstock when stamping.  This will help to attain even coverage of the ink. 

Must take the granddog for a walk.  Thank you so much for visiting today! 

Stamps: Flower Patch, Fabulous Four

Paper:  White, Pear Pizzazz

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Strawberry Slush

Tools:  Large Polka Dot embossing folder, Flower Fair Framelits, Simply Scored ScoringTool

Other:  Dimensionals, sponges (to ink edges of leaves), foam mat, clear blocks

Customer Thank You

Hi there!  Here is a sample of the 3x3 thank you note that was slipped into each customer's order bag.  It is made from the Flower Patch stamp set and Flower Fair Framelits Dies by Stampin' Up!.  Love it when there's a die that coordinates with the stamps.  (These can be purchased in a bundle at a 15% discount or FREE if you purchase a Big Shot this month.)   The sentiment is from Work of Art. 

Must run - it's a busy day today.  Thanks for stopping in today!