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Kylie's Demonstrator Training Blog Hop - June 2020 Spotlight Technique

Thank you for joining us for our Stampin' Up!^(R) Demonstrator Monthly Team Blog Hop! We are so happy that you could join us today for this blog hop for ideas and creative inspiration. We are a group of Stampin' Up!^(R) Demonstrators from around the world that are taking part in training that is helping us to build a successful Stampin' Up!^(R) business and reach some goals we have set. We really appreciate your support.

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Here is the video demonstrating how I made my project for this blog hop.

The card I made for this month's blog hop was super easy and the technique can be used with a multitude of stamp sets. The technique is called the "spotlight technique". It works best with "line" stamps that provide an outline of an image. Stamps used for two- or three-step stamping techniques are really great for the spotlight technique. Here's a picture of the card:

Check out the other stampers participating in this month's blog hop by clicking on the links below:  More detailed instructions for making this card are below the blog hop list.

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I used the To a Wild Rose stamp set, which is one that carried over from last year's annual catalog. I'm so happy that it did - I love this set! This is a distinctive, three-step stamping set. This means that to get the full effect of the flower, there are three steps to stamp it. The outline stamp, the full shading and the accent shading stamps. 

For the spotlight technique, use the outline stamp to stamp the outlined image all over the background of the card (Whisper White cardstock, 5 1/4" x 4") in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. Then you will "spotlight" one of the images by stamping the other two steps on just one of the flowers. I chose one where most of the image was on the background. I used the Stamparatus to make sure I got the images lined up right - that makes it so much easier. And if you wanted to make multiple cards of the same layout, the Stamparatus is the way to go!

Stamp the other two steps onto one of the outlined images using Terracotta Tile Ink. For the full shading layer, I placed a piece of scrap paper over the image on the Stamparatus before I stamped it - so the top layer of ink was "stamped off". Then I stamped the third layer with Terracotta Tile Ink full strength.

Stamp the word "Blessed" on a scrap piece of Whisper White cardstock and cut out with a label from the Tasteful Labels dies. If you don't have these dies, you could use any label punch or die you have that you like. Cut about a 3 3/4" piece of ribbon from the Terracotta Tile Scalloped Linen Ribbon and glue it down toward the top of the card. Place the sentiment on top of the ribbon using glue dots. Glue this layer to the cardbase of Terracotta Tile (5 1/2" x 8 1/2").

For the inside of the card (see picture below), stamp the outline stamp in the bottom corner using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock (5 1/4" x 4"). Stamp the same image onto a PostIt Note and fussy cut it out to use as a mask. Place the mask on top of the stamped image. Stamp the leaves onto the inside piece so they look like they are behind the stamped rose image. Remove the mask. Stamp the sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink toward the top. Adhere this piece to the inside of the card.

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A Super Cute Painted Poppies Card Using a Fun Card Template

Hello there! It has been a while since I've posted anything and I'm super excited about the card I'm showing you today. This card uses a simple template that you can change up in so many ways. I'm showing a couple of examples here, but there are so many other things you could do with this template.

Here's the video demonstration on my YouTube channel:

And here's a picture of the card I made in the video:

For this card, I used the Painted Poppies stamp set and the coordinating Painted Labels Dies (purchase the bundle and you get 10% off! - link below). I also used the Poppy Moments Dies to cut out the flowers and leaves. This die set coordinates with the Peaceful Moments stamp set and you can get those in a bundle (10% off!), as well. 

Here's an earlier version I made using the same template, but different stamps and dies.

(I apologize for the lighting on this photo - not sure what happened!) The stamps and dies used in this version were Sale-A-Bration items this year (2020) and, unfortunately, they are no longer available. You'll also notice that I used a circle die from the Stitched Shapes Dies (these carried over to the new annual catalog!), rather than the label from the Painted Labels Dies.

The stamp set I used for the sentiments in both cards is the Seriously the Best stamp set from the Spring 2020 Mini Catalog. Sadly, this stamp set didn't carry over to the new 2020-2021 annual catalog and is no longer available as of June 3, 2020. I love the big sentiments in this set. There are a few stamp sets in the new annual catalog that have large sentiments, though. I plan to make a card using this template again with one of those sets.

Directions and Dimensions:

• Card base: 1/2 sheet Lovely Lipstick cardstock (this is a 2018-2020 In Color and is no longer available as of June 3, 2020 - but, if you want a vibrant pink card base, I suggest using Melon Mambo or the new 2020-2022 In Color Magenta Madness.
• 1st layer: 5 x 3 3/4" Basic Black cardstock
• 2nd layer: 4 7/8 x 3 5/8" whisper white cardstock
• Sentiment: strip of Basic Black cardstock
• Flowers: stamped on Whisper White cardstock and cut out with dies
• Leaves: die cut with Call Me Clover yardstick (another 2018-2020 In Color retiring as of June 3, 2020)
• Inks: Lovely Lipstick, Mango Melody, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, Smoky Slate, Versamark
• White embossing powder
• Punch: Banner Triple Punch

Stamp leaves from Seriously the Best stamp set on Whisper White cardstock layer using Smoky Slate ink. I stamped off onto scrap paper before stamping on the cardstock layer. 

Stamp the large sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink at the bottom of the Whisper White layer. You could stamp this before or after cutting out the circle label. I stamped it after, but if you stamped it before, it might help in positioning where you will cut out the circle label. You'll want enough space in between to place the sentiment on the black strip of cardstock.

Die cut the circle label from the Painted Labels Dies from the Whisper White layer. You will glue the Whisper White layer to the Basic Black layer using liquid glue and adhere the circle label back in the negative space where it was cut from using dimensionals.

Stamp the flowers on a scrap of Whisper White cardstock. First, I stamped the outline of the flowers and then I used only the splotchy stamp from the Painted Poppies stamp set for the color on the flowers. I stamped full strength in Lovely Lipstick and stamped off once for the larger flower and used the same technique using Mango Melody ink for the two smaller flowers. You could use the more solid stamp to get more color on the flower if you wanted to. Die cut the flowers.

Die cut the leaves from Call Me Clover cardstock. I didn't stamp the leaves, just cut out the shapes. You could stamp leaves and die cut them if you prefer to do so.

Stamp the other part of the sentiment on a thin strip of Basic Black cardstock using Versamark ink. Heat emboss with white embossing powder. Banner cut each end.

Adhere the flowers to the edge of the Circle and the Sentiment using dimensionals. I only used dimensionals on the edge of the flowers that was not on top of the label. I used liquid glue on the part of the flowers that is adhered to the circle label.

I really love how that circle label pops with the Basic Black cardstock behind it. I like it better than the stitched circle in the other sample.

Need some supplies? I would so appreciate having your business!  I would love to help inspire your creativity – and when you support my online store it helps me bring more amazing videos to you! AND I love to reward my customers – check out my fabulous VIP Rewards program. It includes all kinds of perks and inspiration for you (you can check out the program here!) You can order from my online store by clicking on the product images below. Be sure to use the current Hostess Code - on the right side of my blog.  If your order is over $150, DON’T use the code – you’ll still get all the perks PLUS Stampin Rewards from Stampin Up!  If you have questions, feel free to email me at legallycrafting@gmail.com.