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Tropical Chic

You are the Greatest (Tropical Chic)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today’s card features almost the same supplies (with a few exceptions) as the card I shared a couple of days ago. I wanted to show how you can use these same supplies (plus and minus a few items) to create cards which are completely different. The card features the Tropical Chic stamp set and the coordinating Tropical Dies.

One super cool thing about this card is the background. I used the Basket Weave Embossing Folder and inked up one side with Crumb Cake Ink. I placed a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock in the folder and then ran it through my die-cutting machine. This process transfers the ink at the same time it embosses your cardstock and you end up with a really cool effect. (Oh, the Basket Weave Embossing Folder is currently on the Clearance Rack at a discounted price – Win! Win!)

Here’s the card…

I love stamping so much. It is so fun to use our supplies to create cards which are similar or completely different. Next time the mojo isn’t flowing, go through some of your older creations and try and re-create it but change just one or two things. You might be surprised with what you come up with…and it may just kickstart your creativity!

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set, die set, etc, also comes a part of a bundle or suite, I link to all so that you have choices. I also link refills and basic supplies like adhesives which correspond with items used to make my projects.

January 30, 2020 0 comment

Tropical Chic

You are the greatest (Tropical Chic)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today I am sharing a card using the fun Tropical Chic stamp set. I had an idea for stamping on Crumb Cake cardstock and thought this stamp set would be perfect. I used the Stamparatus to stamp the various images in Whisper White ink. After cleaning the stamps (having left them in place on the Stamparatus plate), I then inked them up in either Granny Apple Green, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Basic Gray or Flirty Flamingo and re-stamped the image. At first, I was careful to ensure the images stamped over the white perfectly but later, I moved the cardstock a little so that I offset the stamping. Next time I create a card like this, I will ensure more of the Whisper White ink is showing. I added a little bit of extra colour to the flower with the Pumpkin Pie watercolour pencil but in hindsight, it would have looked better to apply the colour directly to the stamp with a sponge dauber. Finally, I decided the keep the card very simple and finished it off with only a sentiment panel.

Here’s the card…

It’s actually much prettier in real life but it is also quite subtle. If you like this technique but you would like it to make more of an impact, try using bolder colours, for example, Melon Mambo and Shaded Spruce.

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January 28, 2020 0 comment

Technique Tropical Chic

You Are The Greatest (Tropical Chic)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, I shared a card yesterday which featured the Floating Die Cut Frames technique and today’s card features the second card which was created at the same time. Yes, this technique actually allows you to create two fantastic cards at the same time. How awesome is that?!

To recap, I used Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Shaded Spruce and Blushing Bride for my colour palette. I stamped up lots of images from the Tropical Chic stamp set and then die cut them out with the Big Shot.

Position the die cut pieces on a piece of paper the size of your card base. Make sure you cover all of the space and once you are happy with how it looks place a piece of Press ‘N Seal over the top. The Press ‘N Seal will hold all of the die cut pieces in position while you do the next couple of steps. Use two rectangle dies from the Rectangle Stitched Framelits die set and position them over the panel to create a frame. Post-it notes will hold the dies in place while you run the panel through the Big Shot. You will end up with two pieces – a frame and a rectangle panel. We are using the frame to create today’s card.

You do need to remove the die cuts/Press ‘N Seal from the base panel. Make sure you don’t remove the Press ‘N Seal from the die cuts at this point. Flip the die cuts upside down and adhere Stampin’ Dimensionals over every die cut piece. Once this is done, position the die cuts on your card base. You can now safely remove the Press ‘N Seal. All that is left is to stamp your sentiment and add a little bling.

Here’s the card…

I really do love this technique. I think it will be fun to try it with different shapes too – perhaps an oval or circle? I’ll be sure to give it a try and I hope you will too. And isn’t the Tropical Chic stamp set so fun?! Such a great set. I cannot wait to use it some more.

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set comes in different types (such as clear mount and wood mount) or as a bundle, I link to all.

April 19, 2019 0 comment

Technique Thank you Tropical Chic

Thank You (Tropical Chic)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, I recently shared a couple of cards (see here and here) featuring the Floating Die Cut Frames technique which was, as far as I can tell, originally pioneered by Jennifer McGuire. It’s been an incredibly popular technique and one which I have really enjoyed too. Aside from the obvious beauty of the cards you create, the other positive factor is that you create two cards at the same time. I am sharing the first card today and tomorrow will share the second one so please pop by again tomorrow if you are interested to see what I created.

I haven’t given much love to the Tropical Chic stamp set and coordinating die set (currently still available as a bundle) and I thought it might be fun to use for this technique. I’m sorry I currently don’t have step by step photos (or a video) showing this technique. If you need further clarification, please do not hesitate to let me know.

I started by working out my colour palette – Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Shaded Spruce and Blushing Bride. I then stamped up lots of images from the Tropical Chic stamp set before die cutting them all out with my Big Shot. Don’t put your Big Shot away as you are going to need it again.

Take a piece of paper the size of your card base. Position the die cut pieces over this piece of paper and make sure you cover all the space. Once you are happy with the spacing take a piece of Press ‘N Seal and place it over this panel. This will hold all of the die cut pieces in position while you do the next couple of steps. I used two rectangle dies from the Rectangle Stitched Framelits die set and positioned them over the panel to create a frame. I used post-it notes to hold the dies in place and then ran the panel through the Big Shot. This created two pieces – a frame and a rectangle panel. We are using the small rectangle panel to create today’s card.

Before we finish with the Big Shot, take your Embossing Mats and card base. Position a Rectangle Stitched Framelits die which is one size bigger than the panel you just cut out on the card base. Run it through the Big Shot. The Embossing Mat allows you to emboss the die and not cut it out. It makes a great subtle frame.

Okay, the next step is to carefully remove the die cuts from the panel so we can position it on our card base. Make sure you don’t remove the Press ‘N Seal from the die cuts at this point. Flip the die cuts upside down and adhere Stampin’ Dimensionals over every die cut piece. Once this is done, position the die cuts on your card base. You can now safely remove the Press ‘N Seal. All that is left is to stamp your sentiment.

Here’s the card…

It’s such a fun technique and it was so easy to do. It is a bit annoying putting on lots of Stampin’ Dimensionals and removing the backing and that’s the part which took me the most time (thank goodness for tweezers as that helped me a lot). It was so worth it though. I hope you’ll pop by tomorrow to see the second card created from this technique.

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set comes in different types (such as clear mount and wood mount) or as a bundle, I link to all.

April 18, 2019 0 comment