Stampin' Up! Sale-a bration Lotus Blossom
It's Thursday and that means is time for the Pals Paper Arts weekly challenge. This week it's a color challenge using the marvelously rich colors of Soft Suede (my personal favorite brown) Crumb Cake, and Real Red. This is also the perfect opportunity to showcase my hands down favorite stamp set from the Sale-a-bration catalog, Lotus Blossom. This three step photo polymer stamp set produces an amazing 3D impression with rich shadows. See below or click here to see a video on how easy it is to create this beauty.
Sale-a-bration runs through the end of March and this stamp set can be yours with any $50 merchandise purchase. Click on any one of the items below to go to my store and purchase the item. Purchasing all three colors of ink and card stock plus Very Vanilla card stock and a package of Dimentionals will earn you this amazing stamp set for free! You'll have all the necessary consumables to create this card. I used the C and H Clear-Mount acrylic blocks. Check out the bottom of this post to get tip, tricks, and suggestions.
- TIP: NEVER be afraid to use a flower on the front of a masculine card. The color palette and accessories play a huge part in determining how masculine/feminine a card is. This is a perfect example. Clean lines and a neutral palette go a long way in the creation of a masculine card. Check out the history of the lotus flower.
- Measurements for my card stock are:
- Image/sentiment layer is 2 1/2” x 3 3/4“ Mat is 2 5/8“ x 3 7/8”
- Red layer is 2 7/8“ x 4 1/8” Mat is 3“ x 4 1/4”
- Card front is 3 7/8“ x 5” Mat is 4“ x 5 1/8”
- Card base is 5 1/2“ x 8 1/2” scored at 4 1/4“
- In order to position the flower correctly in the corner of the card stock, point the little location arrow on the photo polymer towards the corner. Allow enough room - especially if you start with Stampin' Up!'s #1 image, to make sure the whole flower fits on the card stock. The darkest ink is stamped first with image #1and Soft Suede. Then ink stamp image #2 with Soft Suede and stamp off once before stamping over image #1. Stamp image #3 with Crumb Cake.
- I popped up the image/sentiment matted component because I felt that it really added to the rich look of this card.
- TIP: I mounted both the sentiments on a single ”D“ Clear-Mount block. I used the Stampin' Up! Grid Paper (130148) and positioned the two sentiments aligning the bottom of the text with a line on the paper. Then I pressed the acrylic block down on both the sentiments. Ink them up at the same time and stamp them in place. It's a great way to ensure they are perfectly horizontal! Simple!
- Wisteria Wonder/Elegant Eggplant
- Crushed Curry/So Saffron
- Tangerine Tango/Crisp Cantelope
- Basic Gray/Smoky Slate
- Coastal Cabana/Pool Party
- Garden Green/Old Olive
Beautiful Mike! I might just have to CASE this.
Posted by: Heidi Baks | 02/17/2015 at 07:50 AM
Absolutely beautiful, Mike! This should be framed. It reminds me so much of a work of art, especially with those gorgeous layers!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 02/14/2015 at 07:18 AM
Mike, this is my all time favorite stamp set. I always had a hard time with step stamping, but this Lotus Blossom has made it so easy for me to do the technique. I love how SU put the numbers on it and the photopolymer is the best! Your card oozes romance. =)
Posted by: Maggie Mata | 02/13/2015 at 10:56 PM
love your card...The flower looks like a chocolate flower! Yes, I am a chocoholic!
Posted by: Windy Ellard | 02/13/2015 at 06:08 PM
Mike, this is just stunning. I love the color combination.... truly the first time I've ever seen any of these colors together.... just LOVE this card!!
Posted by: Cookie | 02/12/2015 at 12:11 PM
S T U N N I N G ! ! !
Posted by: Marianne | 02/12/2015 at 09:33 AM
Gorgeous Mike....great job!
Posted by: Carol Carriveau | 02/12/2015 at 09:06 AM
Mike, love this in earth tones! Thanks for showing us how to work "out of the box" on this one.
Posted by: Rae in Reno | 02/12/2015 at 08:06 AM
Mike, you hit this one outta da ball pahk!!
WOW!
Who would have thought the colours would be perfect for this stamp?
I agree with Wanda...perfect masculine card.
Posted by: Terry | 02/12/2015 at 07:56 AM
Awesome! Love this card! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Cheryl McAskill | 02/12/2015 at 07:46 AM
Beautiful, Mike. Great colors and placement of the images.
Posted by: Wendie | 02/12/2015 at 05:31 AM
Very eye catching! The colors are so unusual together but work perfectly! I agree, you can use flowers on a masculine card if you choose the right color! My husband loves flowers!
Posted by: Wanda | 02/12/2015 at 04:59 AM
I never would have thought to use a flower with these colors, but your card is stunning!
Posted by: Carole Doody | 02/12/2015 at 04:55 AM
I love this set. The moment it came, I could see it's versatility. When I found time(in between packing for the move)I tried it with all kinds of color combos. My favorite fall colors made a beautiful orange and yellow blossom! Unusual for a lotus, but in that creative zone, give it go. And thank you Stampin'Up for more 2 and 3 step stamp sets. Beautiful card, Mike. TFS. Hugs, Jess.
P.S. Between the other stuff, I've finally unearthed enough to make cards etc. Now I just need to unearth my desk top!
Posted by: Jessica | 02/12/2015 at 03:56 AM