Thursday, April 11, 2013

Water Stamping

I just love the techniques that are shared at Technique Time Tuesday. They share techniques that are new to me as well as techniques that I have tried in the past but have forgotten about!  This month the technique is water stamping. I have tried this before and it is really lovely.  All of the directions are right on their site too, which is especially helpful!  I used this technique with the colors from Hand Stamped Sentiments and the sketch from Fab Friday, two more of my favorite challenge sites! 
I almost feel like I am cheating when I make cards for challenges because they are giving me such a great starting point.  I mean, with such wonderful techniques, colors and sketches, how could you mess up a card?! lol
I used the water stamping technique for my background. I started by sponging ink on Whisper White cardstock and then water stamped a floral image from Mixed Bunch over the top. You have to make sure that your stamp is VERY clean before you stamp it or you will get a muddy brown image on your beautifully sponged cardstock and have to start over, possibly two or more times. Ask me how I know. :)  For the stamped panel I colored the large image from Just Believe with my Stampin' Write markers and stamped it several times to get a variety of colors.  I then punched a circle out of scrap cardstock and used the negative a a mask to sponge my sun. Finally, I added the sentiment banner with Dimensionals and some butterfly embosslits with rhinestone centers.   This card makes me so ready for summer with all these happy colors!
 
Stamp Sets: Just Believe, Mixed Bunch, Pursuit of Happiness
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade
Tools: 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, sponges
Accessories: Rhinestones, Dimensionals

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22 comments:

  1. Amy OApril 11, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    I love the way you stamped the focal image -- pretty layering and colors. And I love the little butterflies. Thanks for joining us at Fab Friday!

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  2. Amanda MertzApril 11, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Lovely! I really like your water stamped background! And the stamping off on your main image panel really adds depth and interest. Thanks for sharing at Fab Friday!

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  3. UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Oh my this is gorgeous! Your water stamping is beautiful and the butterflies are so cute! Beautiful layering!! Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational!

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  4. Mynn xxApril 11, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    LOVE! I adore the gorgeous scene you created--that stamp is one of my FAVES!!! Thanks for joining us at TTT!

    PS: I'm gonna say sorry for Ellen--I think she meant TTT as well! ;) We're on both DTs together and sometimes it's hard to remember what challenge we're commenting for, lol!

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  5. Marla ReedApril 11, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    This is such a cool technique and it made a gorgeous card! Thanks for playing at Fab Friday!

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  6. Bada-Bing CreationsApril 11, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    Just lovely! Love the saturation of the colors! Thanks for playing at both places, ha! I got a two-fer-one! LOL!!!

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  7. LollApril 12, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    This is gorgeous Shana. Love the water stamping technique ... works beautifully with your stamps and sponged background colors. Loll xx

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  8. inkypinkiesApril 12, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Your flowers and sunshine remind me of hot summer days at Myrtle Beach! It's still only early spring here at my house, so those days are ahead :) What a cool technique for the background, I love it.

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  9. Erin GonzalesApril 12, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    HOLY CRAP- That card is AMAZE-BALLS!!! I love the background and seriously all the little embellishments... this card must have taken you forever? Seriously beautiful! Thanks for sharing at HSS!!

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  10. Louise van VurenApril 12, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    This is a gorgeous creation. Love EVERYTHING! You have done such a good job with the water stamping. Thank you for joining in with our challenge at Technique Time Tuesday - we're so glad you did!

    Louise xx

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  11. RockyApril 12, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    This is SO gorgeous! The water stamping is terrific and I love the picture too. Thank you for joining us at Technique Time Tuesday.

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  12. Diane Vander GalienApril 13, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Beautiful!!! Love your background- so pretty!!! The butterflies make the perfect accent!!! Great stamped image!! Thanks for playing along with HSS, Diane

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  13. UnknownApril 13, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Love the summery feel to your card & great water stamping on the background! It's a wonderful blend of colors & stamps! Thanks for joining us at Technique Time Tuesday! :)

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  14. Karen PApril 14, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Hi Shana, what a gorgeous card! Wonderful use of colour. Your background is fabulous. I must get my set of these stamps out to play with again. Thank you so much for joining us at TTTC for the water stamping challenge! We really appreciate the fact that you have taken the time to 'play' along with us and hope to see you again Karen P Technique Time Tuesday Crew http://stampinginpink.blogspot.com/

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  15. Elizabeth PriceApril 14, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    This card is total perfection--the background is amazing, the focal point is beautiful, and the additional butterflies are placed just right. I know what you mean about the "cheating" feeling when you work with challenges. I am so glad you added your gorgeous card to our color challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments. Smiles, Elizabeth

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  16. KristaApril 15, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Oh my goodness.....so many beautiful details! Love the stamping off, the background, the butterflies, the use of color and layout. Great card! Thanks for playing at HSS!

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  17. KatyApril 17, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    This is a gorgeous card! Your water stamping is awesome and I love your focal point! Great colors too! Thank you so much for joining us at Technique Time Tuesday! :) Can I share you card on our Facebook page?

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    1. stressfreestampingApril 17, 2013 at 12:22 PM

      Sure, Katy! I would be honored! Thanks so much. :)

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  18. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    I just love all of the detail you added to the focal point, GORGEOUS card!!! So happy you joined us this month at Technique Time Tuesday, really hope to see you back again to play along next month :)

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  19. Nancy April 29, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Gorgeous card Shana! Love the water stamped background and all the beautiful details you added! Thank you so much for joining us this month at Technique Time Tuesday!
    Nancy xx :D

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  20. Adrienne CristMay 1, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    This is stunning! Thanks for sharing with us at Technique Time Tuesday this month! Blessings, Adrienne DT

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  21. KarenMay 6, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Absolutely stunning. The colors, the scene and the images, love it. Take waterstamping too - Karen, DT for TTT

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