Hi All,
Today I’m playing with another new die from the Simon Says Stamp recent Sending Sunshine release, called Star Stream. I had the idea to combine it with a galaxy. Galaxies can be a little nerve-racking, at least for me. You can’t really go through a series of steps and have it look the same each time. I think some people think that’s fun, lol. 🙂
I did this galaxy card last year using mostly the same steps I used on today’s card. But, this card is a lot darker. I did a lighter version of a galaxy for this card as well, which I show at the end of the video for comparison.
Here is a close-up:
Enjoy the video and have a great weekend!
Card Measurements:
| Element | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Star Stream cut | 3 7/8 inches down from top left | 9.8 cm |
| Card base | 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches | 10.8 x 14 cm |
Supplies:
 SSS Star Stream |
 Mama Elephant Shooting Star EH|SSS |
 Ranger Artist Brushes EH|SSS |
 Twisted Citron Distress Ink EH|SSS |
 Picked Raspberry EH|SSS |
 Peacock Feathers EH|SSS |
 Wilted Violet Distress Ink EH|SSS |
 Black Soot EH|SSS |
 Gansai Tambi White EH|SSS |
 Versafine Black Ink EH|SSS |
 Uniball Gold Gel Pen EH|SSS |
 Versamark Ink EH|SSS |
 Silver Embossing Powder EH|SSS |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Watercolor Paper |
 Mini MISTI |
 Glue Pen |
 ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS |
Connie
Thanks for sharing your steps to create a really beautiful galaxy. I definitely preferred the darker version. The SSS star stream is very effective in silver against the white. Wonder though if I would have your patience to try to create something similar.
Linda M Hasz
What I love about you is that you point out ideas and/or mistakes that you feel you have made in order that we, too, can learn from them. I am the same way and I think that people appreciate it when you say something did or didn’t work for you. This is really a great card!
Carol Mac
The darker version is more sky-like, I think. I have tried this and you are right, each one is different. Funny how you added the white dots three times, I can’t believe how much they fade! I like the way you embossed the star strip in silver, makes it more effective! It’s a long weekend here in Canada so I have 3 whole days to make cards!!! Thanks Darlene!
Andrea
I also like the second (darker) one better. I think it just has that “deep space” look more. Thank you for sharing your faux pas with us as well. Like Linda said, it helps us not do what obviously doesn’t work (like the white watercolor stars that disappeared). I love how this card came out in the end. Galaxy backgrounds can be unnerving, because they look like a hot mess until you get to the very end, and then they don’t. I had the same thing happen when I did an Aurora Borealis sky background for a Christmas card I made this last Christmas. I just had to keep making myself go on, and it finally turned out great! You just can’t give up too soon sometimes. Thank you so much for sharing your artwork with us, Darlene, and y’all have a great weekend, too! 😺 ~ Andrea
Glenismaree
I think we all seem to like the darker galaxy version the best. I am not a galaxy lover but I think I am liking this one is that it doesn’t take up all of the card and it is very affective. Thanks Darlene.
Anna D.
Hi Darlene,
You had mentioned Versafine Black Onyx ink was easy for you to clean. I love that ink but underutilize it because I can never get the ink out of the stamp crevices. What’s your secret?
Thanks,
Anna
Carol Mac
Hi Anna, I use the shammy thing…not sure what they call it, but you get it wet and wipe your stamps with it. It cleans the onyx ink for me. if it is really stubborn you could wipe it with the shammy then clean it on your stampin scrub with the spray like you would a rubber stamp and then wipe it again with the shammy as it will get rid of all the lint or dust that might show up the next time you stamp. You can buy them in the automotive section of Walmart, etc. I hope that helps. 😎
jennyjo88
Absolutely perfect! Love every detail of this card.