Lucky Charm Card

Hello friends. I have a card to share that features the Sketched Clovers stamp and die set from Simon Says Stamp. This can be purchased as a bundle or the individual stamp or die set. Scroll down for creative details, including how indecisive I was with a particular technique while making this!

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Initially, I used the mask technique for my stamped clovers.

This involves stamping your image on masking tape and fussy cutting the stamped tape.

First I stamped my four leaf clover, then I placed my masking tape over the image, as pictured below. This allows you to stamp around the focal point and have other images appear is if they were in the background. When done, simply peel off the tape.

I had also stamped and die cut some clovers and I couldn't make up my mind if I wanted to use them, instead of just the masked images. So, I went to Facebook and polled my friends. It was a pretty even split between using the die cuts or not.  I eventually decided to go with the die cut clover on top of my masking. I think the dimension really adds a lot.

To stamp my clovers, I used Catherine Pooler Eucalyptus ink, then colored with just one OLO Marker, YG2.5, Avocado. Simon Says Stamps carries several OLO Marker collections, including the Forest Collection which includes YG2.5. I highly recommend these colors, they're some of my favorites! If you wish to purchase individual markers, you can find them through this affiliate link to OLO Marker.

I also did a little watercoloring around the outline of my stamped clovers, using Catherine Pooler Slate ink. Just press the ink onto a craft mat, spritz with water and paint with a paintbrush!

 

Some other fun elements include embellishing my clovers with a white gel pen and splattering some paint around my card. I also used the mask technique to stamp my sentiment. Just cover tape over the portion of your wording that you wish to block out to stamp in different colors. Just remember to remove the tape before you stamp or you'll have an inky mess on your hands. This technique works best with a stamp positioner. I also adhered some plaid paper from my stash, behind my stamped panel. I've had it for awhile and it's probably retired but I found a Pink & Main collection that I've linked below that has a very similar color.

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I'm also linking this card to the Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes Challenge on their Wednesday Challenge Blog.

Have a fabulous weekend everyone!

Terri

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Lucky You Card for Catherine Pooler Designs

Hello my friends. I'm so happy to share this card today, featuring products from the new Catherine Pooler Designs Lasso Life collection! New inks are in the shop as well, and they are so fabulous! I'm creating with products from the Happy Horseshoes bundle and my Irish heart loves all the clovers. Scroll down for all the details, my supply list at the end, and a special freebie offer w/purchase! 

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Let's talk about the new inks in the shop. Cashmere, Glacier and Succulent join the Spa and Neutral ink collections and I absolutely love them. I can't pick a favorite but I have to say, I love the deep, dark blue of Glacier. It makes a really great alternative to traditional black ink for stamping sentiments.

My card dimensions are just under A2 size, at 4.25 x 5 inches. I scaled down just a bit to have a more confined space for my embellished horseshoe.

I began by stamping random patterns on white cardstock with my stamp positioner, using the Succulent ink pad and the clover stamps from the Happy Horsehoes stamp set. I also created a die cut with one of  the coordinating horseshoe dies, paired with paper from the new Calico Charms paper pack. These papers are #80 lb and very sturdy.

I occasionally laid down my horseshoe die cut to see where I wanted to stamp next.

There are several sentiments included in this stamp set. Because I wanted to appease the Irish blood that runs through my veins, haha, I selected the Lucky You sentiment, die cutting with the horseshoe die, then trimming off the ends to pop this up in the center of my card. I did have to add extra layers of adhesive foam, to have this be raised a bit higher than my horseshoe.

Yes, I stamped and die cut a ton of clovers! There are 2 different sizes and I chose 3 other ink colors to pair with the 3 new inks - Sparkling Berry, Stone Blue and Goldenrod. I stamped and die cut sooo many clovers! I was in the groove though and I stamped 4 clovers for every color. I had a few left over and saved them for another project.

I decided to adhere some of my clovers directly to the backside of my horseshoe, then pop the rest up on adhesive foam squares on top of my horseshoe. The entire horseshoe was then popped up on adhesive foam on the backside, as well. 

Before assembling all my elements, I also swiped some cardstock with the Succulent ink pad, as a backing to my card panel and to tie in some of the green from the clovers. Because...Irish! Haha!

On a side note, my paternal grandfather was full Irish, my grandmother was English, and there's some German in there as well. I guess I'm actually a mutt!

Next, I decided to add some Glacier ink splatters to my card panel before adhering my horseshoe embellishment. Just press the ink onto a craft mat or acrylic block, mix with a bit of water and tap the splatters around with a wet paintbrush. So easy! I love how the color lightened up with the diluted ink. It gives you an idea of what it would be like to watercolor with the Glacier ink, as opposed to direct stamping which yields a darker hue.

If you spend over $50 (before taxes and shipping) on a purchase at Catherine Pooler, you'll get this fabulous Lucky Blooms stamp set free! Just add it to your cart and use coupon code YEEHAW at checkout. This offer ends February 12th. It can also be purchased separately.

I'm so happy that I was able to bring this vision to life. Often, I get an idea for a card immediately when I see the product, and this was the first idea that struck me. Does that happen to you?

I'll be sharing another project from this collection later this week so stayed tuned.

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I hope you have a great day, thanks again for stopping in! If you'd like to see the entire new release with the various bundles and individual items, click here. There's so much more to see!

Terri

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