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Craft & Chat Live REPLAY with Liz – Stampin’ Up! Best Day and Easy Background Techniques

28 March, 2023 by lizyuille Leave a Comment

28 Mar

Craft & Chat Live REPLAY with Liz – Stampin’ Up! Best Day and Easy Background Techniques. Did you join me earlier today for my regular Tuesday Live Video?

I was sharing some easy background ideas, which I then use with the Best Day stamp set. I used Shimmery White card for all of the techniques, its smooth finish and water resistance makes it perfect for these cards. So Cute!!Craft & Chat Live REPLAY with Liz - Stampin' Up! Best Day and Easy Background Techniques - OldStablesCrafts.co.uk

First up was a simple technique using wet card and then adding ink with the broad water painter. This is a really easy way to get a custom background.

Craft & Chat Live REPLAY with Liz - Stampin' Up! Best Day and Easy Background Techniques - OldStablesCrafts.co.uk

I added a fussy cut image from Best Day, which I coloured with the same/similar colour Blends and then simply added a few Glossy Dots around the image. Layered on  Highland Heather Mat and a Coastal Cabana Card Base.

Craft & Chat Live REPLAY with Liz - Stampin' Up! Best Day and Easy Background Techniques - OldStablesCrafts.co.uk

The second background was also really easy. I added some ink to a piece of acetate and then sprayed it with water before layering a piece of card on top. I used a technique I had seen Kylie from Hello Crafter use on Instagram. She added some watered down Multi Purpose Liquid Glue in splatters across the background, let it to dry, and then added some Gilded Flakes for a really subtle effect.

Craft & Chat Live REPLAY with Liz - Stampin' Up! Best Day and Easy Background Techniques - OldStablesCrafts.co.uk

I used the same stamp set as before and added a piece of Coastal Cabana Twine towards the bottom of the layers. I stamped a sentiment, which I cut into pieces and added to the card, with some more Glossy Dots.

Craft & Chat Live REPLAY with Liz - Stampin' Up! Best Day and Easy Background Techniques - OldStablesCrafts.co.uk

The final background started with a piece of card, spritzed with water, and then I added ink using bubble wrap to get the random dots. As I didn’t have time to finish the card during my Live, I have since finished it.

Craft & Chat Live REPLAY with Liz - Stampin' Up! Best Day and Easy Background Techniques - OldStablesCrafts.co.uk

I used the same technique with the Gilding Flakes before adding the Catcake and sentiment. I like all three of these cards and hope you do to0.

Ordering Special!

I have an ordering special for qualifying Online orders placed before 31st March 2023 that use the following Host Code:

7MTDPB2J

Orders of AT LEAST £45/€60 (before P&P) will receive the METAL PLATE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER (#160766) as a gift from me. This is 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 Customer Card Kits too. Please note that there is only one Gift Pack per customer per month.

If your order is over £150 (plus P&P), please don’t use the Hostess Code as you will get to pick your own rewards, but don’t worry, you will still get the Thank You Pack and Card Kits.

Please note the thank your gift will not be posted out till mid way through the following month.

Customer Incentive Scheme 

For every £30 you order Online AND use the Host Code, you will earn one Sunflower Vouchers. Once you have TEN Vouchers you can exchange them for up to £30 of Current Product (NOT items on the Clearance Rack or Retirement List)

If your order is over £150 (plus P&P), please don’t use the Hostess Code as you will get to pick your own rewards, but don’t worry, you will still get the Thank You Pack and Card Kits.

Video Tutorial Time!

Product List

Best Day Cling Stamp Set (English)

Best Day Cling Stamp Set (English)
[160798]
£22.00

Shimmery White A4 Card Stock

Shimmery White A4 Card Stock
[121717]
£9.50

Brights A4 Cardstock

Brights A4 Cardstock
[146997]
£9.00

Subtles A4 Cardstock

Subtles A4 Cardstock
[147000]
£9.00

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Pad
[147097]
£7.50

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad
[147103]
£7.50

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad
[147105]
£7.50

Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[154878]
£8.50

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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

Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[154887]
£8.50

Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[154886]
£8.50

Stampin' Blends Color Lifter

Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter
[144608]
£4.25

Glossy Dots Assortment

Glossy Dots Assortment
[158827]
£7.50

Three Twine Combo Pack

Three Twine Combo Pack
[160597]
£7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[154974]
£4.50

Gilded Leafing Embellishment

Gilded Leafing Embellishment
[154560]
£8.50

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad
[147099]
£7.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin’ Dimensionals
[104430]
£4.00
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I pride myself on my Customer Service, so am always thrilled when someone chooses to shop with me so they can experience it for themselves. Each month I have an Ordering Special, so keep your eyes open for that! But that that is not all. If you place a qualifying order and use the HOST CODE, you can also earn Sunflower Rewards. For every £30 you spend in any ONE order, you earn ONE reward. Earn 10 Rewards and you get to choose up to £30 of current (not discounted) product. Full details are on the Hostess Code Club Page. This month’s Host Code is:

7MTDPB2J

If your order is over £150 (plus P&P), please don’t use the Hostess Code as you will get to pick your own rewards, but don’t worry, you will still become a VIP Member. But, even better, if your order is even close to £100, please, please DO NOT ORDER!! Please get the Starter Kit and save money on this order and every future order until at least the end of July 2023.

Why not save money on EVERY Order?

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS the best deal in the Catalogue! For just £99/€129, you still get your choice of ANY products up to the value of £130/€175 AND FREE SHIPPING, you just pay less.

As a Member of this great Family, you get a minimum of 20% net discount on your future purchases. You also get income from sales you make to other people if you want to use this as a business. Win, Win Right?

Whether you are in the UK, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Austria, Belgium or The Republic of Ireland, just click on the picture to join the Team. If you decide that being part of the Stampin’ Up! Family is not for you, then just stop buying and you will revert to being a customer. Easy, simple, no quibbles!

If you decide that being part of the Stampin’ Up! Family is not for you, then just stop buying and you will revert to being a customer. Easy, simple, no quibbles!

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 using this link.

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  • Tuesday – Coffee & Card at 11am UK Time
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I can’t wait to welcome you. If you log in to your YouTube Account you can leave LIVE Comments, so we can CHAT. These are my favourite events each week, so please come along. My YouTube Channel is:

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