Stampin' UP! Flourishing Phrases
It's the first 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 focusing on a single stamp set. This week we're featuring Flourishing Phrases. You have likely come from Betty Traciak'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.
A few months ago I found a Magnavox 1963 console stereo. The turntable needed some work but the results is wonderful. There's something about vinyl that sounds so much richer than a CD does. Today when Rick and I went for coffee, some dear friends, Curtis and Jeff, came In with a gift for us. My first BRAND NEW record since probably 1985! AND what a record! Perfect for our mid century modern living room makeover. (Soon to happen. We're still recovering from our front yard makeover!) This gift DEFINITELY deserves a hand made Thank You card!
Step by Step Tips:
- There is no shadow behind the image. It was created by using Sahara Sand Classic Ink and a Stamp-a-ma-jig. And it was so easy. The Stamp-a-ma-jig is the “go to” tool for making quick work of precisely positioning any stamped image:
- Place the stamp where you want the main image to appear on the card stock.
- Place the Stamp-a-ma-jig on the lower left corner of the stamp.
- Remove the stamp and draw a light pencil line down the inside of the Stamp-a-ma-jig's two edges.
- Stamp the image in Old Olive Classic Ink.
- Remove the stamp and clean it with your Stampin' Scrub.
- Move the Stamp-a-ma-jig down and over 1/8“
- Re-ink the stamp in Sahara Sand Classic Ink and stamp being careful not to move the Stamp-a-ma-jig. Voila! Instant shadow! Simple!
- Here's a video on using the Stamp-a-ma-jig. I did not use the imaging sheet Donna mentions.
- The printed border was created by stamping the two leaf stamp in Sahara Sand Classic Ink on Sahara Sand card stock.
This is so pretty! I love your shadow stamping and it works great with this set! Well I wasn't born yet in 1963 lol but I do miss my grandma's vinyls she use to play them for us when we where little and I agree it does sound better on vinyl. Glad to see you back on the hops too!
Posted by: Holly Krautkremer | 07/08/2016 at 05:01 AM
Gorgeous card! And what a great occasion to need a card! My youngest son is a vinyl enthusiast, and every time I see him he tells me how many records he has in his collection, lol!
Posted by: Tanya Boser | 07/05/2016 at 03:06 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE the "shadow" ... it's awesome! And congrats on your cool find. I was a mere 13 years old in 1963...and I remember those records oh so well. I still have all mine! Can't give 'em up! My favorite? Rubber Soul by The Beatles. LOVE that too! Hugs and thanks for the inspiration! Great card !
Posted by: Bobbi Miller | 07/05/2016 at 01:01 PM
Fantastic card Mike. Love the shadow effect. Looks fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration! Rochelle xo
Posted by: Rochelle Blok | 07/05/2016 at 03:26 AM
I read and reread your instructions. Still didn't get it? I use the imaging sheet, so I just didn't understand. So I'm going to my scrap room and follow it step by step until I get it. Why, because I've misplaced my positioning sheet.I'm sure its here somewhere... Till I find it I'm using a large stamp block. Not easy, but it works. Glad to see ya out n about!
Hugs, Jess
Posted by: Jessica | 07/04/2016 at 10:11 AM
Great card! Thanks for explaining how you did the shadow. I need to try that!
Posted by: Carol Lucas | 07/04/2016 at 09:38 AM
LOVE the shadow effect, great job Mike!
Posted by: tammy fletcher | 07/04/2016 at 08:39 AM
Amazing technique Mike! Love your creation. So very happy to see you back in the swing of things!
Going to use your card and teach this technique at my next workshop!
Marianne
Posted by: Marianne | 07/04/2016 at 08:33 AM
Mike I love your shadow stamping! Thanks so much for reminding me about the WOW!! factor for this technique. Just stunning!
Posted by: Mickey Roberts | 07/04/2016 at 07:59 AM
The shadow stamping with Sahara Sand really gives dimension to the card! I sure thought it was a shadow! Very creative!
Posted by: Susan K | 07/04/2016 at 05:11 AM
This is absolutely stunning Mike! I love the colours and the way you've used the leaf stamp in the background! Kelly x
Posted by: Kelly Kent | 07/03/2016 at 06:30 PM
This might be my favorite project of yours ever! I love the shadow stamping with that big flourish. Absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Shana Gaff | 07/03/2016 at 06:19 PM
What a great technique with this set! I had forgotten all about shadow stamping...very effective the floral image.
Posted by: Betty Traciak | 07/03/2016 at 06:13 PM