Merriest Moments Random Patchwork background card

I'm  enjoying the Random Patchwork background technique so much that I tried it out with some very different papers and the Merriest Moments stamp set and dies bundle.  This is the finished card.

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The papers I used for this card are from a gorgeous, richly coloured pack named Blackberry Beauty

 The colours in these papers are: Polished Pink, Blackberry Bliss, Rich Razzleberry, Early Espresso, Cinnamon Cider and gold.

  Images copyright Stampin' Up!® 1990 -2022

This photo shows the patchwork in the background. 

For the simplest version of this background start with 4 different patterns of DSP cut to 10 x 14 cm. Layer these papers on top of each other and using your Stampin' Trimmer, cut 4 diagonal cuts in the papers. This will ensure that each cut is the same on all 4 pieces and you'll be able to create 4 slightly different backgrounds.

 

Adhere the rearranged shapes onto a piece of basic white card, butting each shape together. 

  

You can use more cuts if you want a more intricate background. 

 

Choose a frame die to cut out the background. I've used the very versatile Scalloped Contours die set. I love the variety in this set and I used the second largest die that has a lovely scalloped edge with the added bonus of stitching detail.

 

 

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 The lovely gold flowers have been stamped and heat embossed with gold. The images are from the Merriest Moments Bundle. I stamped them on Blackberry Bliss card stock and highlighted the centres with gold Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots

The flowers are raised  with dimensionals.

Again, using this technique you will have 4 slightly different backgrounds to create 4 cards. 

 

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Birthday Balloon Celebrations with Faux Marbling

The Faux Marbling or shaving cream technique is so much fun. I tried it out for the first time today and combined it with the Balloon Celebrations stamp set from Stampin' Up!® It brought back memories of teaching marbling to my students at school many years ago, however this technique is far easier than mixing up bucket loads of wallpaper paste and dropping thinned oil paint onto the surface. 

I really love all the different colour combinations and patterns that can be made, and the ladies at class this morning had so much fun - they didn't want to go home! 

Here is the card I made using one of the simpler backgrounds.

and some details ....

I chose just 2 colours from the many re-inkers that I have from Stampin' Up!® and decided to make them somewhat harmonious as I was conscious of the fact that complimentary colours will neutralize each other if mixed together too much. 

 A hint with the Balloon Punch: punch the shapes first (they are side by side) then stamp them. Because the stamp is Photopolymer, it is easy to see where you are stamping and it saves a lot of angst about getting the images in the right place, or wasting card stock.

I had a little of the pattered background left over, so I punched a small heart and sponged the edges to give it definition. I'm considering a dash of Wink of Stella, what do you think? 

A list of the Stampin' Up!® products I used is below. You can see a video tutorial on the Splitcoast Stampers website. It is easy to follow. The only different step we did was to blot the shaving cream off the paper rather than rub it in a circular motion. The blotting leaves you with a much cleaner finish.

Until next time,

Happy Crafting

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Today I made a new card  with a couple of new friends, using the Stampin' Up!® FABULOUS YOU stamp set. ( p.39 of the Annual Catalogue) It is available in both clear mount and wood mount stamps.

I've had this stamp set for a while and really like it but the opportunity to use it just did not arise....until today that is.

I heat embossed the image with black embossing powder then hand coloured a couple of the flowers. A piece of Designer Series Paper from the retiring Patterns Paper Stack - Subtles (#117152) makes a great quick background then all I needed to add was some coordinating Seam Binding in Baja Breeze (# 122331) a heart cut from the Hearts Collections Framelits (#125599),  and the beautiful embossed border from the Delicate Designs Embossing Folders (# 127023)

The detail photo shows how I just added a little bling here and there.

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Stay Crafty!