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11 May, 2021

Better Places for #SimpleStamping

Better Places for #SimpleStamping. Wow! What a busy weekend I have had. Not only did I hold my Catalogue Launch Party on Sunday, I also held my usual #SimpleStamping Saturday YouTube Live. If you spotted that I did not post yesterday, this is why. I was basically exhausted and simply did not have the energy to write the post, let alone edit the photos and all the other steps that are required for each post here. So, today I am sharing the projects for #SimpleStamping Saturday.

#SimpleStamping Better Places OldStablesCrafts.co.uk

#SimpleStamping Project

This week I started with a Very Vanilla Note Card and simply stamped the largest image in Memento Tuxedo Black and I then coloured the image simply with Watercolour Pencils. Because I have both sets of these, I did use them both, but you could easily limit yourself to the colours in one. I used a Blender Pen to help smoot out the colour and added the sentiment to the bottom right corner of the image.

#SimpleStamping Better Places OldStablesCrafts.co.uk

For my #SimpleStamping projects I always decorate the envelope in some way, so it was an easy choice to add the smaller scene to the outside of the envelope. Patterned envelopes are allowed in the UK, but I believe they may not be permitted in all territories, so please check with your Postal Office before you post your card.

Stepped Up Project

#SimpleStamping Better Places OldStablesCrafts.co.uk

My second version I used Very Vanilla Thick Card for my image, also in Tuxedo Black, stamped a couple of times to get a blacker black. The Stamparatus is perfect for this, making it so easy. I used similar colours (replacing Calypso Coral with Pale Papaya), but this time in Stampin’ Blends. I wanted the image to look like it was further back on the front of the card, so added diorama frames, using the Stitched Rectangle dies.

#SimpleStamping Better Places OldStablesCrafts.co.uk

For a bit of a change, rather than the other edges of the frames being lined up, I made the sizes smaller as the frame got larger. Of course, I made a rooky error with this card. Colouring with Blends straight onto the card base meant that the colour bled through to the inside. This is easy to fix, simply by adding a mat on the inside of the card, covering the bled through colour. What I should have done is stamp and colour on a separate piece of card, before adding that to the outside of the card!

Stepped Up Version 2

#SimpleStamping Better Places OldStablesCrafts.co.uk

For my second stepped up version, I used Shimmery White Card for the stamped image, again, using the Stamparatus to help me get a blacker black. This time I coloured using Ink and a Water Painter Brush. This gives the smoothest finish of them all, but only if you add water to the area you are colouring before you add the colour. This helps to achieve a smooth colour, but you need to remember to wait for each colour to dry before adding another colour next to it. If the colour is still wet, it will run. I used this to get the smooth transition between the Balmy Blue of the sky and the Pale Papaya of the sunset.

#SimpleStamping Better Places OldStablesCrafts.co.uk

Originally I simply layered the finished piece onto the Old Olive piece from the previous version and then onto a plain piece of Pale Papaya. I decided this looked too plain, so I carefully removed the Old Olive layer and added some tone on tone stamping. I am so pleased I di, it definitely makes a difference, in a good way.

Ordering Special!

I have an ordering special for qualifying orders placed between 1st and 31st May that use the following Host Code:

JDRTGF6A

Orders of AT LEAST £40 (before P&P) will receive a full pack of 2021 – 2023 InColor Jewels, as a gift from me. These are in ADDITION to my usual Thank You Card, Gift and Reward Vouchers. EVERYONE using the Host Code (or placing an order of £150 or more) will receive the May Customer Card Kit. Please note that there is only one Gift Pack per customer per month. AND as part of my Launch Party Ordering Special, if you order at least £50 (before P&P) before 25th May and use the Host Code, you will get a 10% Discount Voucher that you can use between 1st and 25th June. Terms apply and can be found at the bottom of this post.

Video Tutorial Time!

Product List

Better Places Host Cling Stamp Set

Better Places Host Cling Stamp Set
[155858]
£11.00

Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes

Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes
[144236]
£6.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
£5.50

Watercolor Pencils

Watercolor Pencils
[141709]
£15.00

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2
[149014]
£11.75

Blender Pens

Blender Pens
[102845]
£11.25

Very Vanilla A4 Thick Cardstock

Very Vanilla A4 Thick Cardstock
[144238]
£7.75

Pale Papaya A4 Cardstock

Pale Papaya A4 Cardstock
[155669]
£8.25

Old Olive A4 Card Stock

Old Olive A4 Card Stock
[106576]
£8.25

Stamparatus

Stamparatus
[148187]
£46.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[154892]
£8.50

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[154830]
£8.50

Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Pale Papaya Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[155519]
£8.50

Stitched Rectangles Dies

Stitched Rectangles Dies
[151820]
£33.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin’ Dimensionals
[104430]
£3.75

Shimmery White A4 Card Stock

Shimmery White A4 Card Stock
[121717]
£9.25

Water Painters

Water Painters
[151298]
£11.25

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad
[147090]
£7.00

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad
[147105]
£7.00

Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad

Pale Papaya Classic Stampin’ Pad
[155670]
£7.00
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Dimensions

For International A4 Card

Standard A6 Cardbase
First Mat – 5-5/8 x 3-7/8” (14.4 x 10cm)
Second Mat – 5-1/2 x 3-3/4” (14.2 x 9.8cm)

For Letter Sized Card (8-1/2 x 11″)

Standard Card Base (half sheet folded in half to 4-1/4 x 5-1/2″)
First Mat – 4 x 5-1/4″
Second Mat – 5-1/8 x 3-7/8″

Nail Varnish Colours

Today’s Nail Colours are by Nails Inc. PLEASE NOTE, I get no commission from Nails Inc if you choose to shop from them using this link.

Launch Party Ordering Special!

Anyone who places an online order of at least £50 between 9th and 25th May will receive a voucher for a 10% discount on any order placed between 1st and 25th June 2021. The terms of this Ordering Special are:

  • You MUST place an online order of at least £50 between 9th and 25th May 2021 using the MAY Host Code.
  • You will be issued with a discount voucher that is only valid on ONE order placed between 1st and 25th June 2021.

  • To take advantage of the discount, you must email me your order (liz.yuille@artlover.com) providing full details of the products you want, including name and product number. You must also include the unique voucher code.

  • Once I have received details of your order I will issue you with an Invoice, payable by Bank Transfer or PayPal. Payment must be received no later than midday on 25th June.

  • I will then place the order for you and have it sent direct to your address.

  • The voucher can only be used on ONE order between 1st and 25th June.

  • I can not be held responsible for any delay in delivery, items being out of stock or on back-order.

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