Stamp Review Crew Lighthearted Leaves

It's the 1st 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 Lighthearted Leaves.  This is a second stamp set that, when paired with the Leaflets Framelits, creates beautiful fall leaves that look like their hand clipped! 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.

There's something about nature that draws me in.  That's probably why I love our mountain retreat so.  This is a beautiful time of year up there.  There's a crispness in the air and the fragrance of falling leaves is intoxicating.  It takes me back to my childhood In Michigan.  This particular project started very symmetrical, believe it or not!  The leaf was on an angle on a perfectly square piece of card stock.  Then I just started hacking away.  I kind of like it!  Also check this card out made with the same set!

Step by Step Tips:

• I won't give you measurements on this card because frankly I don't think I could.  I will mention that soon I will only be posting my complete instructions in my newsletter which will result in a much more compact post.  So be sure you're signed up for it.  
• The orange leaf was first heat embossed using gold embossing powder on Daffodil Delight card stock.  Then I cut a stencil using vellum with the Leaflets Framelits die.  I took a sponge dauber and lightly colored the inside of the stencil using Pumpkin Pie Classic ink.  Be sure to take a tissue and wipe off the excessive ink BEFORE you remove the stencil.  The ink stays wet longer on heat embossing and can cause a real mess on the light yellow paper.  take it from one who knows!
• My Pear Pizzazz card front received a heat embossed gold leaf image which was highlighted using Pear Pizzazz Classic Ink.  Remember the tissue!  Simple!

Next stop on the Hop is Martha Inchley where she'll wow you with her beautiful design skills.

 

 

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Comments

[Holly/Rubber Redneck]

Very striking! I like the way you used this set it looks great!

[Diana Jackins]

Striking, Mike! Really like your "hacking" turned out GREAT! So much detail, and crisp like fall! Outline adds a great touch!

[Sue Plote]

Oh, Mike! I love anything that adds a bit of angle and fun...and you've done it perfectly! Every technique adds something great...the black mats, embossing and sponging. Everything is just great!

[Tanya Boser]

Lovely use of colors and geometric shape!

[Nikki Spencer]

Such a fabulous and clever effect Mike. I love the idea of creating a stencil with the framelits, makes colouring a breeze!xx

[Martha Inchley]

Great card Mike. I love the colours and how you stencilled in the leafs!

[Marianne]

Mike...what a great design! Love your colour choices!!

[Jess Williams]

LOVE what you did with the stencils and sponging! What a fab idea. It gives so much depth to the leaves. Thanks for sharing your ideas Mike!

[Rochelle Blok]

Fantstic card. Love the black layers and the sponging on the leaves. Rochelle xo

[Bronwyn Eastley]

Awesome layout, beautiful colours and thanks for the tip about the sponging. Love how your card turned out.

[Yapha]

Great card, Mike! I love your sponging over the embossing. Really pretty.

[Dawn Tidd]

I was going to say just what Linda said about the black background, Mike, it looks fantastic! This was a fun way to use this set in an entirely different way with a great outcome!

[Linda Callahan]

The black outline is striking and highlights your design perfectly! I love the embossing and "funky" shapes!