Stamp Review Crew: Work of Art Edition

 It's time for the Stamp Review Crew Blog Hop! I am so glad you joined us to see projects using the Work of Art stamp set. I love the fact that this hop gives me an opportunity to bring out a set and find new ways to use it. Or, just remember how much I love it in the first place! Often when I think I've done or seen every idea with the set, I am surprised to find a new angle. I know you'll find many new ideas from the others in this talented group of stampers!

For today's card I began wanting to use the long line image to make a plaid background. I stamped the image on Whisper White card stock with Melon Mambo ink, making a row of horizontal stripes. Next I addded stripes drawn with a Stampin' Write Pumpkin Pie Marker. Finishing it off, I added Pink Pirouette ink directly from the pad to the paper, and die cut the hearts. 

 I used some of the swipe images to add a background behind the hearts.

The tiny heart was punched out 5 times using the Owl Builder Punch. I glued them together and used Crystal Effects, making my own embellishment. 

For the second card, I tried a new technique that involves stamping an image with White Craft ink, and then stamping over the image a second time using colored ink. I used Melon Mambo Classic ink. The key is to stamp the second color while the pigment ink is still wet. It gives an interesting effect, don't you think?

 At first, I rejected this background and was going to trash it. But the next morning when it was thoroughly dry I changed my mind. I love it! 

I think it's really nicely "messy" and works really well with this set! I used the line image again to create the ombre look behind the sentiment. Inking it with Melon Mambo Ink, I kept stamping without re-inking to get the lighter shades. 

I hope you enjoy the rest of the hop! 

Be yourself.

     Find delight in your craft.

          Make something beautiful!

                

All supplies by Stampin' Up!                  

Stamps: Work Of Art

Paper:  Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Smoky Slate, Memento Black

Ink: Whisper White Craft Ink, Melon Mambo Classic Ink, Pink Pirouette

Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers, Heart and Starburst Collection Framelits, Stitched and Chevron Ribbon, Owl Builder Punch

 

Comments

[Tanya Boser]

1.

Love the plaid, Cindy! That is so clever, and so cute :)I will have to try that technique from your second card. It is always fun to find something new to do with stuff you already have!

[Nancy]

2.

Love, love, LOVE the plaid, Cindy! I need to try that. Same for the second technique. I hadn't seen that before. TFS.

[Dawn Tidd]

3.

Two really fun cards, Cindy! I love your color combos and I'm going to try that technique!

[Ann Schach]

4.

Wow, Cindy! I love the plaid you created! The stamping over the white ink is an awesome effect, too. I can't wait to try both :)

[Holly]

5.

I love what your created! The plaid idea is so creative and cute!

[Wendie]

6.

Love the plaid and the beautiful colors!

[Carol Cariveau]

7.

Gorgeous - love plaids and the colors you used!!!

[Kim Jolley]

8.

Wow. Love the way the bright colors POP off the smoky slate!

[Mike Funke]

9.

Love the design and technique. Both very clever and CAS!

[Seletta]

10.

Tried the color over white, very impressive. Thanks for sharing, this will be a pass on to my stampin' gals.

[Ruth]

11.

This is very different from your usual style! I want to try that technique!

[betty traciak]

12.

These are so fun! Love the plaid and the new technique is a fun idea!

[Lisa Young]

13.

I love your idea to create plaid with this set. I can think of lots of possibilities for that! Super cute cards!

[Linda Vich]

14.

I love your color choices and the things you think to do with the stamps! Nice work!