Timeless Tulips Sponged

You can create some really fun effects when you apply ink using a sponge.  

For this card, made with the Timeless Tulips stamp set, 

I've used the sponge to create depth for the background 

and to provide some color variation on the flower petals.

To get  the color variation I inked the lighter color from the ink pad

and then sponged the darker color on top before applying stamp to paper.

Here's another fun one also done by sponging color onto the stamp itself.
sometimes I feel like my messy stamp room is a "Little Shop of Horrors"!

You can see a short video showing this technique here

and also showing how to make the fork bow on the top card.

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Today's Project Supply List

Timeless Tulips Bundle (English) [153793] - $32.25	Stamping Sponges [141337] - $4.00	Old Olive Classic Ink Pad [147090] - $7.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Ink Pad [147094] - $7.50
	Lovely Lipstick Classic Ink' Pad [147140] - $7.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] - $5.00	Silver 3/8" Metallic Edge Ribbon [144213] - $7.00

Tulip Builder Punch is Timeless

Punches are a great way to add dimension to a project

so today's card features the Tulip Builder punch.

A close-up of the flower shows the layering.

Instead of stamping the flower it was punched from Designer paper

note:  one petal had to be punched from the reverse side of the paper

This paper is Lily Impressions, one of the free choices for Sale-a-bration 2020

I liked the lines in the design and thought it worked well for a tulip.

Did you notice the pretty pink rhinestones?

Rhinestones can be colored using an alcohol marker like Stampin' Blends. 

I hope this gives you some ideas for playing with your supplies.
And please leave a comment below 
 to let me know what you think of this project. 

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Today's Project Supply List

Timeless Tulips Bundle (English) [153793] - $32.25	Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper [152284] - $0.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] - $5.00	Real Red Light Stampin' Blends [147933] - $4.50
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051] - $7.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] - $7.50	Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine [124262] - $3.50	Layering Ovals Dies [151771] - $35.00

Timeless Tulips in 3D

The Timeless Tulips stamp set has a coordinating punch

which allows for some really fun creative play.

This card has a cool 3D effect that's really easy to create.

To get this 3D effect you stamp the flowers a 2nd time on scrap paper

punch them and then cut out the center before layering.

Use your bone folder to slightly curl the tips of the punched out flowers

and you'll get an effect like this

This is just one fun way to use Timeless Tulips 
and get a little creative with the punched piece.
See the difference below

 
The Timeless Tulip Bundle is a great deal! 

The stamp set and punch can be purchased separately, 

but you save 10% when you buy them together. 

The bundled price is only $32.25 

which is a great deal for both a stamp set and a punch!

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Click here to browse all the current product Product links for this project are below. When placing an on-line order please use this Host Code Be sure you do NOT check "no contact" If you choose that option  I will not be able to see your name and address  but I will also not be able to send you a thank-you card.

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Thanks for stopping by the blog today - I hope this gives you some ideas for playing with your supplies.  And please leave a comment below  to let me know what you think of this technique. 

Timeless Tulips Bundle (English) [153793] $32.25	Pretty Label Punch [143715] $18.00	Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon [144213] $7.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00	Black Foil Sheets [147898] $5.00
Word Wishes Dies [149629] $36.00	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416] $8.75	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052] $7.50	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131201] $8.75	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [147104] $7.50

Timeless Tulips in Soft Pastels

Today's card features the Timeless Tulip Stamp set.

Its spring here in Wisconsin and while there's no flowers yet 

the leaves are beginning to peek through the ground.

Tulips come in a huge variety of colors, but for this card I chose soft pastels:

Highland Heather,    Blushing Bride     So Saffron    Mint Macaron

Tulips and flowers in general are nice, but the main reason for this post

is to talk about colors, specifically the Stampin'UP! color pallette.

Perhaps you've experienced this too?  I clearly remember years ago a card I was really excited about, but my supplies had been cobbled together from a variety of sources:  dollar store ink, big box store paper and garage sale ribbon. 

I spent a lot of time on that project and when it was finished it looked terrible. Everything was pink, but they were different pinks and the colors really clashed.

I now buy all my color product from Stampin'UP! Yes, they have pretty colors and a good variety of colors. But the important thing for me is that everything color coordinates!

Sets of colors blend nicely with each other
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and everything in a single color is a perfect match
Inks, ribbons, paper, markers, embellishments, they all match.

The current catalog offers 2 choices of ribbon in Mint Macaron
Both are drop dead gorgeous and since I couldn't decide I just made both!

The card at the top of the post has the 1/8" ribbon
this one has the 1/4" ribbon.

I hope I've got you thinking about color and how you coordinate your projects.
If you need any supplies there are shopping links below
And if you want a little fun check out our INKcredible Crafters Facebook group
we've got a green color challenge going on right now.

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Click here to browse all the current product Product links for this project are below. When placing an on-line order please use this Host Code Be sure you do NOT check "no contact" If you choose that option  I will not be able to see your name and address  but I will also not be able to send you a thank-you card.

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Thanks for stopping by the blog today - I hope this gives you some ideas for playing with your supplies.  And please leave a comment below  to let me know what you think of this technique. 

Timeless Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [151534] - $18.00	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] - $7.50	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [147100] - $7.50	So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad [147109] - $7.50
	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [147106] - $7.50	Mint Macaron 1/4" Textile Ribbon [149480] - $7.00	Mint Macaron 1/8" Sheer Linen Ribbon [151321] - $6.00