Hello crafters! Pretty Pink Posh recently came out with a clever new product – a stencil that matches a previously released stamp set. I thought it was simply genius. Whenever I see a product that can allow me to get more use out of the products I already have, I get very excited and I immediately want to play.
The new peony stencil coordinates with the previously released floral stamp set and, even the previously released floral coordinating die. So you have 3 products that work perfectly well together letting you stretch the use of each product and create more, create differently.
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CARD IDEA
The images I am able to get with this technique are so simple, yet they look rather interesting due to the white offset lines in the coloring. That was achieved using a stencil, to ink blend the color of the flower, then, using a stamp to add the black outline, and finally using a die to cut that flower out.
Of course, it doesn’t look as spectacularly as when you meticulously color a flower using a coloring medium, but this also doesn’t take nearly as much time. Also, not everyone is good at coloring, after years of practice I still struggle and I know many of you feel intimidated by coloring. So this, I find to be a great alternative to traditional coloring.
CARD INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these instructions step by step to re-create this card:
- The first step is to ink blend the images using the stencil. I prefer to ink blend first and stamp the black outline afterward, as this gives me a very true black color. If I stamp first and do my ink blending over the black stamped outline I might dull the blackness of that black. So I suggest you ink blend first and stamp the outline afterward.
I used Neenah Solar White 80lb cardstock for the ink blending. I am not a big ink blender, I don’t have any of the fancy paper for the ink blending, or fancy ink, or any of the fancy brushes, although I did recently get blender brushes and I do enjoy using them.
- Cut the images out using the coordinating dies.
- Kept the negative die-cut panel to help position and align the images in the MISTI to speed up the stamping portion of this process. Stamp image outlines in VersaFine Onyx Black ink.
- Build a floral pattern on a black cardstock panel. When building floral patterns like this, I typically like to start somewhat in the center, but not exactly in the dead center of the panel. I want things a bit offset to either left or right, making the pattern appear more dynamic, and more as if it was cropped from a bigger sheet, as opposed to being made right there on the background. I like to cluster my flowers and have groups of 2 or 3, or more depending on the floral size. These florals are rather big, so do you don’t need many to cover the entire background of an A2 card.
- Adhere images using foam adhesive and glue.
- Cut excess off using scissors.
- Adhere panel to A2 white card base.
- Add skinny strip sentiment. With a busy floral background like this, I don’t ever want to add a big sentiment on top as it would cover much of the background. I prefer to stamp skinny strip sentiments – here I stamped a simple “Just Saying Hello” in black ink on white cardstock, I cut it out to a skinny skip and used foam adhesive to add it to my card. I love the simplicity this offers – I still have a meaningful sentiment on my card, but it doesn’t take away from the background, which of course is the star of the show.
- Embellish the card with clear droplets.
Have fun stamping!
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SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
Pretty Pink Posh Peonies Stencil Shop at: SSS | PPP |
Pretty Pink Posh Peonies Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | PPP |
Pretty Pink Posh Peonies Dies Shop at: SSS | PPP |
Pretty Pink Posh Simple Sentiments Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | PPP | BL |
Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AZ |
Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
Spellbinders A2 White Card Bases – Side Fold – 25 pack Shop at: SB |
Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
Simon Says Stamp Dusty Sage Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
Simon Says Stamp Willow Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Duckling Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Clementine Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Twirling Tutu Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Hollyhock Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
Hero Arts Pool Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad Dusty Blue Shop at: SSS | HA |
Hero Arts Stone Wash Mid-tone Shadow Ink Shop at: HA |
Simon Says Stamp Audrey Blue Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp High Dive Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Seafoam Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Smoke Gray Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Lake Shores Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Laurel Green Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Sunkist Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Evergreen Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Orange Slush Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
Set of 5 Rainbow Pack Multi Size Blender Brushes Shop at: SSS |
Pretty Pink Posh 4MM Clear Droplets (small) Shop at: SSS | PPP |
Jewel Picker Pick Up Tool Shop at: SSS | PPP | AZ |
White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AZ |
Zig Glue Pen Fine Tip Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
Journey Craft Glue Shop at: SC | SB |
FSJ Grand Pro Shears Shop at: SB |
Love this technique. It makes for a striking card. Beautiful and love both colors of flowers.
ABSOLUTELY LOVE the new release! I LOVE how you used the stencils & dies together & used the dark card stock!! STUNNING!! God Bless & the Love of Christ to you all!
What can I say? These are masterpieces.
Absolutely georgous card’s, the black cardstock panel and the colored florals is a fantastic idea I just Love how you can used this amazing new stencil with a previous stamp and die set to make some amazing card’s just like the ones you made, thanks for sharing and thanks for the tips
LOVE LOVE LOVE your cards! They are stunning! I never remember to use dark backgrounds, but you’ve inspired me!
Your cards are always stunning and gorgeous, this is no different! Striking against the black background, I think the blue is my favorite! Happy birthday Pretty Posh Pink
Your cards look amazing with all those gorgeous flowers Yana!! A great way to colour and get maximum impact on your card front!! Thanks so much for the great inspiration! Stay safe! 🙂