Hi All,
A pretty simple card this week – the video is very short! I created a mask using a Spellbinders die. Honestly, not much else to report this week!!
Enjoy. 🙂
Darlene
Supplies:
Stamps:
Paper:
Inks:
- Distress Inks: Shabby Shutters, Shaded Lilac, and Broken China
- VersaFine Black Ink
Tools/Punches/Dies:
- Spellbinders Nestabilities Dies-Labels Seven
- Ink Blending Tool
- Sizzix Big Shot
- Fiskars Easy Stamp Press
Other:
Angela R
I love the card, I like the idea of putting the card base on the back.
And the Fiskars stamp press as far as missing the petals at the top you still need to put some all over pressure, so what I do is push the stamp press down and then move my hands around to get good all over pressure.
I think you will love it once you start using it 😉
You have a wonderful day and I think I’m going to scrap lift your card.
Thank you,
Angela R
Nonni
Really inspiring card! I love everything in it, simple can be so beautiful!
Susan
wonderful card! Love the masking idea….sometimes it IS nice to have a flat card! 🙂
Very pretty, Darlene!
Maureen
I must tell you have recently found your videos and have been getting so inspired… I love your techniques and have spent hours watching! Looking forward to even more – thank you so much for sharing!
Terri (blindstamper)
I agree with Angela R. I lightly walk my fingers over the whole image…careful not to let the stamp lift off the paper. Play with it some more…I love mine! I also agree with Maureen…you ARE very inspiring and I love your cards and videos.
Brenda B.
Another amazing creation! Love those background colors.
Susan
What a great idea!! Putting the black card stock on the back!! You are a genius Darlene!
I wish some of your cards would be ugly!!! Then I wouldn’t have to get all the supplies to make them!! HAPPY WEDNESDAY!
Karen S.
Well, I just never cease to be amazed! I couldn’t imagine where you were going with the front of the card folded and smaller than the black. Then when you placed it on the black stock, it was just perfect! It’s interesting how something so simple can change your whole way of thinking. This is going to become a new favorite technique very quickly. Oh, and I echo others who love the Fiskars stamp press. It’s really helpful when you want to use a bunch of stamps together; you can design them on a flat surface, and then pick them up with the stamp press without them moving around, and complete your design on paper very easily. Thanks for sharing!
Lynn Miller
I had never thought of using my dies as a mask. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful ideas!!!!
Lynn Miller
Where do you find the eclipse masking sheets? I have never seen it. I did a quick computer search, and I was not able to find it.
Anne
So beautiful and you always make things look easy….it’s not as easy for us mere mortals !!!! Love the colours and layout. I can’t get the hang of the Rangers blender, I don’t know what I do wrong with it! I love the black card on the back, does the card still stand up okay? Beautiful, love it, will try a version of it! TFS!
Darlene DeVries
Hi Anne, actually the card doesn’t stand up as well – that’s the only downside to this card.
Jan
Thank you for the awesome video. Your card is beautiful, I love it! I don’t have any distress inks, so am wondering what the difference in those inks as compared to another type of ink that might work for this type of background.
Wonderful ideas!
Darlene DeVries
Hi Jan, I have used Stampin’ Up! inks relatively successfully with this technique. I can’t comment about other inks, but water-based ones would likely also work.
Maria A. Rodriguez
WOW!! the tip of using the dies as a mask is brilliant, thank you Darlene, the wheels of your mind are in constant motion. I love this card, it’s simple and elegant but I must tell you, I still have a lot to learn about sponging the ink on the paper like you, gosh!! I guess practice makes perfect.
Maria A. Rodriguez
A quick note for Lynn Miller…..the Eclipse Masking Tape you can find it at Ellen Hutson’s web site. Just click on the link Darlene provides on her list of things she used to make this card and it will take you to Ellen’s site. I love this thing, it sticks real good but it’s super easy to remove and it wont tear your paper. Hope this helps.
Margaret
Love it. Off to find a stamp that I can use to make this card – thanks for another wonderful video.
Lynn Miller
Thank you Maria Rodrigeuz1 I will take a look.
Louise
Your cards are great.
Jenny
Love it! So quick and easy and so vibrant. It’s also great to see how you touch up little things that don’t work out how you wish. Thanks Darlene and have a great Easter!
Vickie
Simple AND gorgeous!
Melissa D
Gorgeous, simple, clean and easy with that lovely Wildflower garden stamp. I have taken a real shine to that stamp also. I too love my Fiskars stamp press and echo the response of others to still run your hand well over the stamp area to get a clean image. I have a “thing” about my cards standing up properly so was glad you answered my question about that.
Lucinda
Thank You for sharing your beautiful cards. I look forward to Wednesday’s to see what you create. You are my mentor and inspiration. I ordered the masking tape from Ellen for myself and 2 friends that watch also.
Diana
Lovely! A great way to add dimension without making the card thicker and more expensive to mail. Have a great holiday weekend. And may all your candy rabbits be solid milk chocolate!!
Tonya Denton
I’ve been a follower for a long time and I still learn something new each and every time from your videos! I’ve never seen the Fiskars Easy Stamp Pressed used. Clever tool! You can also fold out the back panel of the card and bend it slightly up allowing the entire card to lay flat. So you have the back and the front panels facing you. I find this extremely useful when stamping either the front or inside of the card as the card stock is perfectly flat each and every time for stamping my image/sentiments. 🙂
I love the simplicity and colors of this card!! I’m always impressed and inspired.
Penny Laschanzky
Darlene, your blending is perfect! I have that same stamp press and often forget to use it. Thanks for the reminder! I’ve never seen the way you put the card on a larger piece behind…great idea! also, I’ve never seen that paper you used as a mask…I’m going to rewatch the video beginning to learn more about it. thanks for the inspiration!
Kim H
Darlene, What a surprise to find this very card in my mailbox today. I feel like I got a card from a celebrity! 🙂 You are so very talented and such an inspiration. A friend of mine and I watch your videos all the time and love your ideas. We placed our order together. Can’t wait to mm play with all our new toys. Thank you for the sweet card! Btw, that card is beautiful in person. I am learning to use distress inks and it looks nothing like yours! I need more practice. Thanks again!!
Daria
Gorgeous card!