Stampin' UP! Awesomely Artistic
It's the third Monday of the month and that means it's time for the Stamp Review Crew. We are a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators focused on sharing a ton of ideas featuring a single stamp set. This week it's a set called Awesomely Artistic. You have likely come from Holly Krautkremer's blog on your way through this amazing hop. If you get lost, simply click on the banner for a list of participants and get back on track.
I liked this set from the moment I saw it over a year ago. This is actually a more detailed image than I have done in the past, but with fall quick approaching, I thought it was a good idea to get in that mindset.
Step by Step Tips
- The card base is Pump kin Pie card stock in the standard 8.5" x 5.5" scored in half. (Did you this is considered an A2 size?) Next I took a piece of 4" x 5.25" Soft Suede card stock and punched the corners using the Triple Punch (found in the new Holiday catalog available for order September 1st) and mounted it to the card base.
- I die cut So Saffron card stock with the second largest die from the Floral Frames Collection.
- Then I positioned and stamped the leafy image using StazOn®.
- My colors to paint the image were Old Olive Classic Ink on the leaves and intermittently added Soft Suede Classic Ink to a few of the leaves. The multi-lined petals were colored using More Mustard Classic Ink and the rest of the petals were colored in PumpKin Pie. Mount the die cut on the card front.
- I tied a piece of 3/8" Stitched Ribbon from last year's catalog around the card front close to the bottom. I stamped the frame on So Saffron card stock using Soft Suede Classic Ink. Then, using my Stamp-a-ma-jig to position "FRIEND" perfectly. Let me know if you need to know how to do this and I'll create a quick vid. It's held in place with Dimentionals.
- The dragonfly was stamped on vellum using Old Olive Classic Ink. While it was wet, I covered the image with Heat and Stic and heat embossed it. It's really easy to tell when the Heat and Stick is ready when you use colored inks. Just watch for the Heat and Stick to turn clear, then STOP! Over heating can eliminate the sticky surface you created. I dusted the top using Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter. Cut it out using your Paper Snips Then I applied a thin line of glue using the Fine Tip Glue Pen also found in the Holiday Catalog. THIS is a must have for detail glueing! Press it in place and your done. Simple!
Next stop on the Hop is Tanya Boser where she'll wow you with her beautiful design skills.
Gorgeous colours on this card Mike. And great choice of framelits! My Floral Framelits are sadly under-used!
Posted by: Jess W | 08/20/2015 at 05:15 PM
I love how you used the Floral Framelits on this card. The dragon fly just pops and is gorgeous. Another great creation!
Posted by: Holly/Rubber Redneck | 08/20/2015 at 04:16 PM
What a beautiful card, Mike! The dragonfly is especially a standout with the glitter on vellum. It looks so delicate - just like a real dragonfly!
Posted by: Lisa Young | 08/18/2015 at 01:13 PM
Mike, you always inspire me with your unique (in a good way) details. The floral frame layer, color combo and punched corners are details that would not have occurred to me but look wonderful together! Thank you for once again sharing your work with us.
Posted by: Adriana | 08/18/2015 at 07:04 AM
Lovely Mike. The colors are fabulous, and design is original. It's all Mike. Can't wail to get my hands on the new catalog! I understand there are some changes to Stampin'Up this year. Send me an email telling me about them, please. But only when you have a minute. No rush. TFS, hugs, Jess
Posted by: Jessica | 08/18/2015 at 05:42 AM
Wow! Stunning colours and composition. Love the way the floral frame makes the flowers just 'pop'.
Posted by: Bronwyn | 08/18/2015 at 12:51 AM
Nice to see the new corner punch in action Mike, it works beautifully with the floral frames die. Love the fall/Autumn colours.
Posted by: Nikki Spencer | 08/17/2015 at 11:16 PM
OK I'll try this again. That one didn't either.
Posted by: Bobbi Miller | 08/17/2015 at 05:07 PM
Thanks for the update on my typo Mike! Not sure why it comes out that way. Does this work?
Posted by: Bobbi Miller | 08/17/2015 at 05:05 PM
Mike, you know how much I love the Fall seasons, with colors so rich and dreamy. This card is DREAMY! I love the color combo and that bright yellow floral frame against the brown and pumpkin is divine! I would love to see a video on the stamp-a-ma-jig but also on the heat and stick powder for the dragonfly. I have that powder, but have never used it. I hope it doesn't go "bad" after not using it for 5 years! LOL Ma. Dragonfly is gorgeous! :-)
Posted by: Bobbi Miller | 08/17/2015 at 08:45 AM
Just love the unique design Mike!
Posted by: Marianne | 08/17/2015 at 08:21 AM
So rich and elegant! Lovely fall colors!
Posted by: Jen Timko | 08/17/2015 at 08:07 AM
The card has a good Autumnal feel! However I do not want Summer to end! After the Winter we had in the Northeast last Winter and what is predicted for this Winter...I am not looking forward to that Season! Ah, but I am a Yankee and I will persevere!! Can't wait till We can get to NC!
Posted by: Cheryl McAskill | 08/17/2015 at 07:25 AM
Oh, WOW, Mike!!! This is fabulous....took my breath away!
Posted by: Carol Carriveau | 08/17/2015 at 07:13 AM
Mike, this card is FALL!!
The colours, the layout, the recipe (love,love your recipes) et al - wonderful.
Thank you again.
Posted by: Terry | 08/17/2015 at 05:07 AM
Great card Mike! Love the floral image stamped in the Floral Frames Framelit (say that 10 times fast, HA!. Love the colours and the layout! Rochelle xo
Posted by: Rochelle Blok | 08/16/2015 at 10:13 PM
Beautiful fall card! I love the colors you used!
Posted by: linda callahan | 08/16/2015 at 07:52 PM
How clever to use the Floral Frame dies for this set! Love it! Fall is right around the corner :)
Posted by: Tanya Boser | 08/16/2015 at 07:41 PM
Love this for a a spectacular Fall card, Mike. The stamping on the Floral Frame is a great idea and the colors are perfect!
Posted by: Dawn Tidd | 08/16/2015 at 06:21 PM