Spicy Greetings

Spicy Greetings

Kay Williamson

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I'm adding a bit of spice to my greeting cards this month with Moroccan Spice Unmounted Stamps. I used each UM stamp sheet to create several cards.

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COLLECTION UM

The Collection UM stamp sheet features a nice mix of images and phrases. This first card showcases several of the images on a custom-colored panel.

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Here's how it's done:

1. Use foam Ink Applicator to apply Club Scrap Hybrid ink in Topaz, Orchid, Ruby and Leaf to Ivory Plain.

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    2. Stamp background images and medallion image with Orchid ink.

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    3. Fussy-cut the medallion image. Adhere medallion and matted sentiment using Foam Adhesive Circles to add dimension.

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    To duplicate the card above, stamp image with Black India Ink, then color with a White Pitt Pastel pencil.

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    This card uses the same coloring technique as above, but instead of white, I used several coordinating colors of Pitt Pastel pencils.

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    This card features images and a sentiment stamped with White Pigment Ink. Isn't that a great quote?

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    BORDERS & BACKGROUNDS

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    Gold Metallic Ink is gorgeous on Purple Plain.

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    Try using the image stamps to create faux tiles.

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    Coloring with Pitt Pastels makes the details in the medallion image really pop.

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    GREETING UM

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    I had fun experimenting with the border image from the Greeting UM. Use a paper mask to stamp perfect "mitered" corners. Embellish with glitter glue if desired.

     

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    For a rich effect on the Purple Plain, stamp the mitered border with Gold Metallic ink.

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    For a little something different, try several phrases from the Greeting UM on a single card.

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    ART NOUVEAU

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    The Silver Metallic Ink showcases the detail of the pattern stamp. (As you can see, both the Gold and Silver Metallic inks look amazing on this paper collection!)

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    More detail work with the White Pitt Pastel pencil.

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    Another great option is to add several ink colors to one image. Remember to start with the lightest ink and go darker from there.

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    Moroccan Spice Rubber Stamped Greeting Cards

    I hope you're inspired to add a touch of spice to your cards, too. Thanks for stopping by!

    KayW2013

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