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SAVI Sunday 62 - Soft Pastels with Sponge Daubers

07/25/2021

Welcome to my SAVI Sunday Post... that's Stamping & Various Inspiration. Watch My Video Here

Today's inspiration is our Soft Pastels Assortment. These are pastel chalks that come in Stampin' Up! colors (Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody, Coastal Cabana, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy, Gorgeous Grape, Mossy Meadow and Poppy Parade). What a great assortment of colors. Stampin' Up! used to carry pastels many years ago and I have to say... these are Way Better!

In my Video, I show you the most basic way to use the pastel chalks. You simply scrape the chalk sticks to get some lose pigment powder, dip a sponge dauber into the powder and color. But first, the magic step is to stamp your image with VersaMark ink. This is the clear, sticky ink most people use when they want to heat emboss. Just like in heat embossing, the embossing powder sticks to the VersaMark Ink, so does the pastel chalks.

Here is a close up of the flowers:

Card Details:

Basic Black card base 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 scored and folded at 4-1/4 on the long side
Layer of Granny Apple Green CS 4 x 5-1/4
Before adhering the Granny Apple Green, die cuts some leaves and the scallop circle
Basic White CS 3-3/4 x 5 and die cut the right long edge with edge die from Hand-Penned Bundle
Adhere above to card on top of Granny Apple Green which will hide your die cut areas
Take a 2-3/4 x 3-3/4 piece of Basic White and stamp floral image with VersaMark Ink
Using paddle end of Pick Tool, scrap pastels to make small piles of powder
Dip sponge daubers into powder and color image (use separate sponge dauber for each color
Die cut flower and add to card from with Stampin' Dimensionals
Stamp words with Memento Black ink, die cut circle and add to scallop circle with Dimensional. Add to card
Add embellishments. I used Basic Rhinestones on some of the flower centers.

I hope you try out our new Basic Pastels Assortment chalks. I will be showing additional ways to use the chalks so make sure you are subscribed to my YouTube Channel.

Product List

Hand Penned Petals Bundle (English)

[155492]

$46.75

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

Soft Pastels Assortment

[154585]

$9.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Sponge Daubers

[133773]

$5.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$60.00

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Savi Sunday 60 - Embossing with Masks

06/07/2021

SAVI Sunday (Stamping & Various Inspirations) 60: Embossing With Masks

Today I have a great way for you to use our Basic Pattern Decorative Masks. Normally, crafters think of masks just for sponging color through onto cardstock to have the pattern show through, but this is a fun way to expand your card making.

Let's take a look at today's project:

First off.... I LOVE black-n-white cards, don't you? I keep saying I am going to create a black-n-white series. Leave me a comment if you would like to see that!

Card Details:

Basic White card base cut 4-1/4 x 11 scored and folded at 5-1/2"
Basic Black layer cut 3-3/4 x 5" and adhere to card base
Basic White top layer is cut 3-5/8 x 4-7/8"
Lay Decorative Mask over about half of the white top layer piece and press VersaMark ink over patter
Remove mask, cover with Black Embossing power and heat emboss
Cut 6-1/2" piece of ribbon and adhere
Die cut Love background and detailed Love word (use Adhesive sheets! Makes life a lot easier on detailed dies)
Adhere Love to card with Mini Black Dimensionals
Stamp the word YOU with Memento ink
Add Black Matte dots

Watch my VIDEO HERE to see how I masked off where I wanted my embossed area to be.

I hope you liked this project today. You can shop at stampwithlisabrown.stampinup.net or by clicking on any of the supply items below.

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Forever And Always Bundle

[156200]

$45.75

Basic Pattern Decorative Masks

[150697]

$8.00

Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

[147897]

$8.50

Matte Black Dots

[154284]

$7.00

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$8.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Black Stampin' Dimensionals Combo Pack

[150893]

$6.00

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

$10.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$60.00

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SAVI Sunday 57 - Double Masking

05/09/2021

This weeks Savi Sunday VIDEO shows you two easy masking cards, but it is really my 2nd card project below that is the main focus - Double Masking.

I want to show you what it looks like when you stamp an image, and directly apply ink right over that image. Its pretty in itself, but wait to you see the Double Masked card.

Both cards feature the Elegantly Said Stamp Set, available in a product suite called Simply Elegant.

The above card is done in Fresh Freesia and below is Soft Succulent.

My 2nd project below, notice how the floral image looks like it is sitting on top of the sponged mask background. But I actually sponged the background First!

Make sure to watch my Savi Sunday 57 Video and see the Double Masking technique.

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Product List

Elegantly Said Cling Stamp Set

[155095]

$23.00

Simply Elegant Suite Collection (English)

[155764]

$59.25

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.00

Basic Pattern Decorative Masks

[150697]

$8.00

Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad

[155611]

$7.50

Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad

[155778]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155613]

$8.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$8.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

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Coloring with Blending Brushes - SAVI Sunday 50

02/21/2021

SAVI Sunday 50: Coloring Designer Series Paper with Blending Brushes

I cannot express enough how I love our new Blending Brushes. They blend color on paper like a dream so today I want to show you a quick way to add color to the black and white, 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper we have, called True Love.

Black and white paper is always wildly popular. There is so much you can do with it to add your own color and twist.

Be sure to watch my Video Here or see the video below.

I used the Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon, ink and card stock as the primary color. I then incorporated some Highland Heather and Old Olive.

Here's a closer look:

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Product List

Delicate Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set

[154475]

$17.00

True Love Designer Series Paper

[154281]

$11.50

3/8" (1 Cm) Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon

[154572]

$7.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.00

Matte Black Dots

[154284]

$7.00

Everyday Label Punch

[144668]

$18.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$7.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$7.50

Black Stampin' Dimensionals Combo Pack

[150893]

$6.00

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146987]

$8.75

Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146986]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

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Using The New Blender Brushes

01/15/2021

Hi there!

Hope you are having a great day. I have two card projects for you, featuring the New Blending Brushes. I am in love with these Brushes and may never use a sponge again for adding color to my projects. The thousand of bristles are so, so soft. You ever go into the store and walk past a blanket or robe and they are so soft that you just want to wrap yourself in them? Well that is how I feel about these brushes. LOL. The bristles are soooo soft I can't stop playing with them.

The are New in the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog and is a must have to add to your stamping tools.

Mushroom Card: features "Walk In The Woods" stamp set

Granny Apple Green card stock base (5-1/2 x 8-1/2" scored & folded at 4-1/4")
Basic White 4 x 5-1/4" colored with Granny Apple Green ink with Blending Brushes
Stamp mushroom image with Black Memento ink
Color image with Blends Real Red Combo Pack and Ivory

Blue Spot Light Card: features "Enjoy The Moment" stamp set

Bermuda Bay card stock base (5-1/2 x 8-1/2" scored & folded at 4-1/4")
2 Basic White card stock cut to 4 x 5-1/4.
Take one piece of the Basic White and die cut with Circle Die
With the Basic White piece die cut with circle on top of solid piece of Basic White, sponge on Bermuda Bay and Coastal Cabana ink with Blending Brushes.
Stamp image with Black Memento ink

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Stamp and die cut the variety of words and phrases all at one time. Don't want all at once, that's okay, just use a small scrap piece of card stock to fit what you want to use.

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Product List

Walk In The Woods Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152618]

$21.00

Enjoy The Moment Cling Stamp Set

[154452]

$23.00

Many Messages Bundle

[156272]

$50.25

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.00

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$8.75

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131197]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$7.50

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[147096]

$7.50

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

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2-Step Stamping with New Art Gallery Bundle

12/27/2020

Thank you for stopping by for my SAVI Sunday Video - Episode 43. 2-Step Stamping with the New and upcoming Art Gallery Bundle.

This is going to also be available in a Product Suite! Everything releases on January 5, 2021. At the same time, Sale-A-Bration launches! That is when you can earn free Sale-A-Bration items with your purchases of $50 or more.

So you can say, this is your sneak peak!

Art Gallery in Magenta Madness.... 2-Step Stamping with one ink color

card base is Thick Whisper White cut at 5-1/2 x 8-1/2"
make sure to score this thick paper first, before folding, to prevent cracking at the 4-1/4 score
Magenta Madness CS (card stock) is cut 4-1/8 x 5-3/8
top piece of Whisper White is cut 4 x 5-1/4

stem/leaves stamped in Granny Apple Green
flower sold image stamped off on scrap paper first with Magenta Madness ink
detail flower image stamped full Magenta Madness ink, die cut and adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals
words stamped with Black Memento ink

Art Galley stamped with two (2) Ink Colors...

So all of the instructions, cuts and folds are the same as the Magenta Madness card, but here are the colors I used:

BLUE:
- solid image first in Coastal Cabana then the detailed image with Bermuda Bay
PURPLE:
- solid image first in Highland Heather then the detailed image in Gorgeous Grape
CORAL:
- solid image first in Flirty Flamingo then the detailed image in Melon Mambo

To see a full explanation on video, Click Here, and be sure you are subscribed to my YouTube Channel for notification of other videos.

You can see how a line the stamps too!

So I can't (yet) provide links to the Art Gallery Bundle as it releases January 5, 2021... but here is links to all the colors I used. You can link the links and be directed to my Online Store.

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