Simon Says Stamp - Let's Chill Release Blog Hop, Day 1
Hi Lovelies!
Welcome in for Day 1 of Simon Says Stamp's Let's Chill Release Blog Hop! For some reason this release is super special to me. I love purple and violet and have been waiting for these colors to join the Pawsitively Saturated Ink rainbow.
I did a little bit of everything on this card, foiling, stamping, embossing, die-cutting and of course ink-blending and spraying!
Let's review the key supplies for today's card and as usual, the full supply list is linked for your convenience here and in the Supply Gallery at the end of this post.
When you shop for the items you want, remember to use the PRISM code when you check out to snag the Doodlebug Design Chasing Rainbows Sprinkles pack FREE with ANY purchase! This promotion will expire on 6/19 at 11:59 pm EDT or while supplies last.
Ready to blend?
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I BELIEVE IN YOU CARD - Foiling, Stamping, Embossing, Die-cutting, Ink-blending and Spraying
A2 Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Foiled/Inked Layer: 3 7/8" x 5 1/2"
Featuring:
Simon Says Stamp Embossing Folder And Die ALSTROEMERIA BUNCH
Simon Says Stamp DELIGHTFUL DRAGONFLIES Hot Foil Plates and Dies
Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink - Lilac, Amethyst, Heather, Morning, Carnation, Peachy, Sprout, Fairway, Flannel and Charcoal
The combination of the ink-blending and embossing is a winner in my eyes, the 3D Embossing Folders are simply magical and only get better when a die-cut element!
This card has quite a few steps, so let's get to it!
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Foiling
Press the black Power Button at the back of the machine so that it can begin warming up.
Cut silver foil larger than Delightful Dragonflies Foil Plate. and adhere the foil to the 110lb white cardstock with Pixie Tape or some washi tape.
When the Platform Ready button goes green, place the foil plate, design (pretty) side up on the heated surface of the machine and press the Timer button.
Once the Timer button stops flashing green, place foil, gold side down on the plate and add 110lb white cardstock.
Cover with the thin shim (green) and the clear plate on top in that order.
Carefully remove this "sandwich", including the heated base and run through your die-cutting machine. I used a Sizzix Foldaway.
Remove the foil and cardstock carefully from the plate and heated base.
Gently peel back the foil to reveal the foil-pressed design and diecut using the Dragonflies outline die.
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Embossing
Place white 110lb cardstock inside the Alstroemerias Embossing Folder and run through the die-cutting machine to emboss.
Anti-tip: I would not recommend using tape to secure the cardstock inside the folder as I did here. when I went to ink-blend the adhesive left residue the showed up when I applied the ink!!! if you do you do use a Pixie Tape/washi, apply it to the back side of the paper.
Look at all that detail!
Die-cut the Alstroemeria outline out of white cardstock 3 times.
Adhere one of the Alstroemeria outline diecuts to the Embossing Folder to hold in place over the matching section of the embossing folder. If you like, secure on the reverse instead of on the top side as I mistakenly did here. :-(
Beautiful details once embossed!
Before I stared adding ink, I laid out some of the elements to see how items might be placed
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Ink-Blending
Ink Color Palette
Blending Tools Ready for Action!
Retrieve the embossed background, die-cuts, inks and detail brushes.
Use the large Blending Tool to apply Lilac ink to the top 1/3 of the embossed background.
Follow with Heather (overlapping the two to create a pretty purple gradient)
Finish with Morning, overlapping with the Heather for a soft transition.
Use the Pawsitively Everything Tools to keep your ink pad in place as you continue to the next step.
Use the small round brush to apply Sprout in to the stems and leaves
Add shadows and deeper tones using the detail flat brush.
Repeat this approach using Peachy and then Carnation ink to the flower.
Use a gel pen (I am using a brownish red Gelly Roll here) to add the distinctive dark marks on the bloom of the flower.
Color the Dragonflies with Sprout, Morning and Lilac inks as shown.
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Layering and Embellishing
Curl the wings slightly around the barrel of a pencil.
Layer and adhere the flower as shown.
Trim the ink-blended card front to 3 7/8" x 5 1/2".
Spritz the trimmed card front with the Tsukineko Sheer Shimmer Spray for some added sparkle!
Adhere the diecuts to the trimmed panel as shown, popping the Dragonflies up with foam tape.
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Stamping
Ink white cardstock with Flannel ink. Once dry, stamp the "I Believe in You" sentiment onto the colored cardstock.
Fussy-cut and adhere to the card front.
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I hope that you love all this color as much as I do!
Morning is a delight over the embossed paper.
Carnation and Peachy inks came together in a pretty coral here.
This is definitely a special occasion card!
Detail Blending Brushes for the WIN Lovelies!
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I hope you had fun here and saw something you liked and may try. I want to make sure that you get the most of today's blog hop, so please take note Lovelies:
Be sure to explore the AMAZING Gallery that is packed with inspiration from this release!!!
Speaking of inspiration, since this is Day 1 of the Blog Hop stay tuned for all the awesomeness that will be shared on Day 2
Check out the full supply list below for your shopping convenience
When you shop for the items you want, remember to use the PRISM code when you check out so that you can get the Doodlebug Design Chasing Rainbows Sprinkles FREE with purchase! This promotion will expire on 6/19 at 11:59 pm EDT or while supplies last.
Comment to on this post to be eligible to win a $25 coupon from Simon Says Stamp. Winners will be chosen and posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 22nd of June. Winner should email Simon Says Stamp to claim his/her prize
I'd love to hear from you in the comments about whether you like to ink-blend!
Thanks again for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon Lovelies! Now, do go and check out what Amy Rysavy has in store for you!
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