Simple yet Stunning Sunday with Acetate Water Color Backgrounds Technique

Hi Everyone,

Today it's all about those stunning backgrounds that look like they took a lot of work and skill. No, not at all. It's simple to create beautiful backgrounds using acetate sheets with markers and water. 

I love how clean and stunning the backgrounds are. For this technique I used several Stampin' Write Markers in combination to get the background blended colors.

I think this card of the three is my favorite. I'm not sure if it's the color choices or that the retiring Positive Thoughts stamp set is one of my favorites. For this background, I used Magenta Madness, Highland Heather, and Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Markers. You might notice a splattering of color on the card as well. I take the brush tip end of the marker and the cap and "flick" the ink onto the card. I like when the splatter gets on the base of the card as well.

This card is also stunning! I used the Dragonfly Garden stamp set. This set has great sentiments. I love the stem of flowers. There are so many ways to use it. For this background, I used Misty Moonlight and Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Markers. I really like when the blue and yellow blend to create green as well. For the first card and this one, I accented with the Dragonfly Duet Punch and the Matte Black Dots.

This last card is the beautiful Butterfly Brilliance card. I wanted to show that you can use other colors than black for your images and create stunning cards. The background is very subtle on this card. I used Misty Moonlight and Crushed Curry again, but this time I really got the acetate very wet. This created a very soft and more faint background. The butterflies were stamped in Misty Moonlight ink. I also accented with the retiring Butterfly Duet Punch that coordinates with the Butterfly Gala Stamp set.

To see how I created these backgrounds, watch my video for details.

Thanks so much for stopping in. I really enjoyed creating these cards. For any of these products used or getting those last chance items, shop with me. I would appreciate your orders. You will earn Loyalty Bucks for every $25 you purchase.

I'd love to see what you create using this technique. Try it out and let me know how it goes. 

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Card Cafe'

Make it Monday with Flower & Field Sale-A-Bration DSP

 Hi Everyone,

Thanks for stopping in today. I am so in love with all the fabulous designer series paper that Stampin' Up! offers. And what's even better, you can earn three different packages of designer series paper free with the current Sale-A-Bration promotion.

Both of my cards today focus on the Flower & Fields DSP from Sale-A-Bration. In fact, even my greetings are also from Sale-A-Bration. I had fun making the horizonal card on the left for my Simple yet Stunning Sunday video.

If you watch the video, you know how much I love to mix and match DSP. Stampin' Up! makes it so easy to create stunning projects. I had so much fun, I decided to create another version of my stunning Sunday card.

This time, the colors are richer using Cherry Cobbler and Bumblebee. I also have my bin of punched out flowers and sprigs to make it easy to create cards quickly.

Wink of Stella is the perfect thing to add that shiny bling to make your project go over the top. My sister-n-Law says that everything is better with Wink of Stella. I think she is right.

 

Thanks again for stopping in. I hope you liked both of my cards today. It's amazing that even though I used the same package of DSP, my cards look totally different. Let me know which card you like best.

January and February is Sale-A-Bration time. With a $50 order, you can choose one Level 1 Sale-A-Bration item FREE. That's perfect because those three DSPs are Level 1 rewards.

If you would like me to send you a mini catalog or the Sale-A-Bration brochure, simply contact me. I'm happy to send one your way. 

Are you want to place an order for wonderful new products? I would appreciate if it you choose me as your demonstrator. Use the Hostess Code #DZQKJHFH at check out. With a minimum $50 order, you choose one level 1 Sale-A-Bration item. Move up to a $100 order and choose two Level 1, or one Level 2 Sale-A-Bration item. You will earn "Loyalty Bucks" with me too. It's a Win/Win! 

Happy Stampin' 

Mary Blocher

Mary's Card Cafe

Make it Monday with Simple yet Stunning Ornaments

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the new week of stamping fun! I'm glad you stopped in. I love the Brightly Gleaming Variety Bundle by Stampin' Up! When you order the Variety Bundle, you get the stamp set, the coordinating punches, and the specialty designer series paper. This way of purchasing with a 10% discount has never been done before. It's so awesome!

One of the things I love is designer series papers. The Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series paper is so rich and stunning. I love to mix and match the patterns as well. 

• The Mossy Meadow layer is cut at 3 3/4" x 5"
• All the DSP strips are cut at 1 3/4" wide
• The bottom strip is cut at 3 1/2" wide
• The two other DSP strips are 3" long

I absolutely love the Cinnamon Cider color on this card! It mimics the copper foil richness. The copper ribbon from the Basket weave Ribbon Combo Pack is just stunning!

Do you think my project is stunning? Let me know. Thanks so much for joining me today. Be sure to check out a recent post on a chance to win a bundle. I love when I do a monthly sketch challenge for prizes. 

If you like crafting for fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving, you will want to get the September Paper Pumpkin Kit. Here are the details:

As the autumn season approaches, prepare to celebrate with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit! There’s so much to love about fall—some love the haunts of Halloween, many love the time to give thanks, and others love the changing colors and cooler temperatures. Whatever you love most about fall, September’s kit has everything you need to celebrate the season your way! Between a multi-occasion stamp set and enough supplies to design 20 cracker box treat packages, you can create custom fall crafts to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, pumpkins, and leaves. Whether you make them all the same or mix ‘n’ match your crafts, there’s something for everyone in this kit! 

Be sure to subscribe by September 10th to get your kit. You will earn entries into the $100 Stampin' Up! Shopping Spree when you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin. Be sure to subscribe right away. Kits have run out in the past, so the sooner the better.

Thanks so much for joining me today. Let me know if you liked my card. Give me some ideas of what else you'd like to see.  

The new August-December 2020 Mini catalog is going strong. If you have earned bonus coupons in July, now is the time to spend in August. There are so many great products. If have a couple of my own specials going on as well. Interesting in choosing free products for orders? Check out my Tic-Tac-Toe game. 

I'm so excited to reward 1 lucky winner with a $100 Stampin' Up! Shopping Spree! There will also be runner up winners for free stamp sets. There are so many ways to earn entries during the month of August. Check out my Shopping Spree Giveaway post for more information. 

Thanks again for stopping in. If you would like to place an order with me, I would appreciate your business. Use Host code: VUQR9M4 at check out with minimum $25 orders. You can earn entries into the $100 shopping spree and earn Loyalty Bucks too. If you need any catalogs, just let me know. I'm happy to send them out.

Happy Stampin'

Mary Blocher

Mary's Card Cafe