Today I would like to share with you a great gender neutral card using only the medallion stamp and a greeting from the Stampin' Up July 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit. I a use the technique I call "stamp off then stamp on" or sometimes referred to as 2nd generation stamping. Then I get super crazy and try a masking technique to fill in the unique shape created by the negative space.
All my current Paper Pumpkin Subscribers will be receiving the cardstock and accessories to make this card as a thank you... because I love them!
I hope you enjoy this tutorial! I would love to hear your thoughts so comment below.
Here are the measurements for the cardstock needed to make this card:
1 - Pear Pizzazz Cardstock card bases 5.5" x 8.5" scored at 4.25"
1 - Whisper White Cardstock 4.25" x 5.5" (trimmed after stamping to 3.75" x 5") / 0.5" x 3.5" strip
1 - Pretty Peacock Cardstock 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" / 0.75" x 3.75" strip
Here is a list of the supplies I used to make the card:
Whisper White Cardstock 100730 $9.75
Pretty Peacock Cardstock 150880 $8.75
Pear Pizzazz Cardstock 131201 $8.75
Pretty Peacock Ink Pad 150083 $7.50
Pear Pizzazz Ink Pad 147104 $7.50
Silver Metallic Thread 138402 $3.50
Rhinestone Basic Jewels 144220 $5.00
Simply Shammy 147042 $8.00
Snail Adhesive 104332 $7.00
Dimensionals 104430 $4.00
Clear Block D 118485 $8.50
Paper Snips 103579 $10.00
Bone Folder 102300 $7.00
1- On the 4.25" x 5.5" white cardstock stamp the medallion stamp in Pear Pizzazz in the upper left corner.
2- Then without re-inking it stamp it again directly below. This will give you a lighter image. This technique is called 2nd generation stamping or stamp off / stamp on.
3- Continue this pattern over the whole piece of cardstock.
4- On a post-it note stamp 4 medallions so they create the same negative shape as on your cardstock. Cut out this shape created by the images. Then tape the slit you made to get to the center.
5- Place the post it note so the hole you cut is over one of the similar shapes on your cardstock.
6- Ink your medallion stamp with Pretty Peacock and stamp off, then on your cardstock. This will give you a lighter blue.
7- Repeat all over in all the empty spaces. Even along the edges.
8- Finished piece should look similar to this.
9- Now trim down the cardstock evenly on all sides so the finished piece will be 3.75" x 5"
10- Layer the Pretty Peacock cardstock behind and then place both on top of the Pear Pizzazz card base.
11- Stamp the strip of white cardstock with your greeting and adhere this to the Pretty Peacock strip.
12- If you want, color your rhinestones with a Stampin' Blends Marker. This adds a touch of color.
13- Wrap some silver metallic thread behind the greeting and adhere it to the center of your card with some dimensionals. Then place your rhinestones around the greeting.
For today's post I wanted to show you how I changed the simple cards in the July Paper Pumpkin Kit into Wow Cards. I used simple layering techniques and found unique ways to get more from this kit. I tried to keep the extra supplies minimal so anyone can make these cards. I made 3 alternate cards with the July 2019 Paper Pumpkin kit from Stampin' Up. Look for more posts as I continue to play around with this kit.
Don't forget that each card coordinates with a Suite from the 2019-2020 catalog. There is the Come Sail Away Suite 152175, the Woven Threads Suite 152184, and the Garden Lane Suite 152450. When you purchase these suites you will have even more variety to make beautiful cards with your Paper Pumpkin Subscription.
Here are the measurements for the cardstock needed to make these cards:
2 - Cardstock card bases 5.5" x 8.5" scored at 4.25" (any light color will work)
1 - Seaside Spray Cardstock 3.25" x 5.25"
1 - Mossy Meadow Cardstock 2" x 4.5"
Here is a list of the supplies I used to make the 3 cards:
Seaside Spray Cardstock 150883 $8.75
Mossy Meadow Cardstock 133676 $8.75
1 1/2" Circle Punch 138299 $16.00
Banner Tripe Punch 138292 $23.00
Pear Pizzazz Ink Pad 147104 $7.50
Terracotta Tile Ink Pad 150086 $7.50
Seaside Spray Ink Pad 150085 $7.50
Wink of Stella Glitter Brush 141897 $8.00
Simply Shammy 147042 $8.00
Snail Adhesive 104332 $7.00
Dimensionals 104430 $4.00
Clear Block D 118485 $8.50
Paper Snips 103579 $10.00
Bone Folder 102300 $7.00
You can watch me make these cards by clicking on this video below:
For today's blog post I would like to share with you some basics to using the Big Shot. I use Stampin' Up Nature's Roots & Stitched Labels Dies and the Layered Leaves 3D Embossing Folder to show you how to cut out stamped images, use embossing dies and folders. Then I create this cute handmade card with all the pieces. If you have any questions or suggestions on how you use your Big Shot please leave a comment below. Thanks for stopping by.
Make a sandwich!
This means that your cutting plates should be the "bread" or on the outside of your paper and dies.
So the correct placement would be:
1- Platform either magnetic or the standard platform
2- One cutting plate
3- Paper
4- Die
5- One cutting plate
The next 9 images use cutting dies and embossing dies following the above placement.
I like using the Magnetic platform when using metal dies. It helps them stay in place. Which is very helpful when cutting out stamped images.
This is a die that only embosses. It does not cut out. You use this type of die the same way as the cutting dies.
The Nature's Roots dies also come with dies that will cut out the embossed leaves.
This label is from the Stitched Labels Dies I love how delicate it is.
This die cuts out this stitched pattern it is similar to an embossing die in that it doesn't cut out the shape away from the paper.
I use it on top of the large label to give it some extra interest.
See how beautiful it is!!
The next tip goes over how to use the Embossing Folders.
The standard cutting pad has different tabs that show you the different products you can use with the Big Shot.
For the embossing folders I start with no tabs.
Open your embossing folder and place your paper inside.
Then like above you make a sandwich with the cutting plates. Then run it through your big shot only if it goes through. DO NOT FORCE IT!!
Some of the new embossing folders are thicker and will not fit! So remove the bottom cutting plate and run through. If it feels too loose or doesn't emboss it very well add a tab from the standard cutting platform or a shim.
This picture shows that I used a couple layers of paper for a shim. You can use cardstock, copy paper, chipboard, or the tabs from the standard platform as shims to give the needed pressure to emboss. Experiment with your machine, but remember DO NOT FORCE IT!!
I love how quick and beautiful it is!
Here is a list of all the Stampin' Up products I used.
Nature's Roots Big Shot Dies 146341 $39.00
Stitched Labels Dies 146828 $33.00
Layered Leaves 3D Embossing Folder 152321 $9.00
Rooted in Nature Stamp Set 148217 $42.00
Whisper White Cardstock 100730 $9.75
Mossy Meadow 133676 $8.75
Linen Thread 104199 $5.00
Pretty Peacock Ink Pad 150083 $7.50
Mossy Meadow Ink Pad 147111 $7.50
Simply Shammy 147042 $8.00
Snail Adhesive 104332 $7.00
Dimensionals 104430 $4.00
Clear Block D 118485 $8.50
Clear Block C 118486 $7.00
Clear Block B 117147 $6.00
Paper Snips 103579 $10.00
Bone Folder 102300 $7.00
Here are the steps to making the card:
Start with a regular card base. I used Sahara Sand
Add the embossed paper.
Then layer a couple leaves for a bottom layer.
Add the large label to the middle
Add more leaves on top of the label to add another layer.
Stamp a greeting. I used the "You are Wonderful" from the Rooted in Nature Stamp Set. Then I cut out flag shapes on the left and right sides of a 1" x 3" strip of white cardstock.
On the back a ran a strip of snail adhesive and wrapped 36" of linen thread and added it to the back of the greeting. Then placed some dimensionals and adhered it to the middle of the large label.
All done!
Card Dimensions
Sahara Sand Cardstock - card base 5.5" x 8.5" scored at 4.25"
Whisper White Cardstock - 4" x 5.25" - 1" x 3" - 4" x 3"
Pear Pizzazz Cardstock - 3.5" x 3"
Mossy Meadow Cardstock - 4.25" x 5.5"
Linen Thread 32"
