Breathtaking Bouquet Happy Birthday to You

Background Stamping Series Post #3
 Background stamps can add a visual richness and depth to a project.

This card uses Stampin'UP!'s Breathtaking Bouquet

. . . heat embossed in white on a Pretty Peacock (color) background

The background stamp adds visual depth
There is also real depth with the birthday cake
stamped - colored - cut-out and raised using dimensionals
full product list at the end of the post

Dimensionals - Yay!
Those little double-sticky foam dots can really enhance a project.
And on this project a Yay for the Frosted Epoxy Droplets

used on the centers of the flowers on the cake. 

A few other details to note:

1. The sentiment was heat embossed in white on Vellum Cardstock
   to make the sentiment stand out I put a black strip behind it
2. The background was heat embossed in white
   The high contrast on this card really captures the attention.  

We've begun a series of posts on Facebook about different ways to use background stamps. The first one dealt with the issue of contrast.  Coming up will be partial stamping and creative coloring.

Thanks for visiting the blog today,

I hope you've been inspired to try adding background imagery to your projects.

Be sure to check back again for more ideas on using background stamps. 

. . . have an INKcredible day!

Add any of these items to your next on-line order.
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. . . the Host code for February 2020 is:  6MUFQ7ZY

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Breathtaking Bouquet Cling Stamp Set [151612] - $16.00 Wood-Mount Stamp Set [152201] - $20.00

Happy Birthday To You Cling Stamp Set (English) [152308] - $0.00

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880] - $8.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] - $8.75

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101856] - $10.00

White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] - $6.00	Versamark Ink Pad [102283] - $9.50	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] - $30.00	Frosted and Clear Epoxy Droplets [147801] - $9.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] - $4.00	Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon [144213] - $7.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] - $6.00	Pool Party Blends  Combo Pack [144605] - $9.00	So Saffron  Blends Combo Pack [149557] - $9.00	Old Olive Light Blends Marker [144574] - $4.50	Smoky Slate Blends Combo Pack [145058] - $9.00

Lovely Lattice with Pieced Flowers

Time for another Blog hop - this one featuring Sale-a-bration Products. This card was made with the Lovely Lattice Stamp set and features a fun coloring technique:  Paper Piecing.  I also have a tip to share on how to add sparkle to your stamped sentiment.

This card looks so clean and fresh, perfect for spring. Given the fact that I live in Wisconsin and my driveway has 2 inches of ice from a freak storm last week and covered with 10 inches of snow and we're due for another half-foot today . . . I am ready for spring! But not too ready, because I want Sale-a-bration to last a little while longer.

For those readers who don't know about Sale-a-bration it is Stampin'Up!'s biggest sale of the year.  EACH qualifying merchandise purchase during Sale-a-bration earns you a free item from either the Sale-a-bration catalog or one of these 3 additional options from the 2nd release. The Lovely Lattice Stamp set is one of the FREE options.

Are you someone who likes to color? This set is perfect for you with the open flower imagery.  In the closeup above you can see that I did color some of the flowers and the leaves on the white card face.

You'll also notice on the larger flowers that I did some paper piecing.  Paper Piecing is a fun technique to add some dimension to a project.  Its super easy: 

• Stamp the image on colored paper
• Cut out with a scissors and glue onto the main project

Did you notice I used my markers on the colored paper too! I even colored the sentiment with the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush - because you can never have too much sparkle, right?

Thanks for stopping by today and be sure to check out the rest of the sites on our Sale-a-bration Blog Hop. You're going to see lots of wonderful projects made with Saleabration product.

1. Sue McDonald
2. Anastasia Radloff
3. Shirley Merker
4. Tracy Held
5. Sue Boerner 
6. Darla Roberts
7. Terri Stewart
8. Katie Johnson ← you are here
9. Karie Beglau
10. Elizabeth Green
11. Sandra Roberts
12. Sandy Ward 

Wow, if you made the full circuit you saw some awesome projects! If you're back here then be sure to check out yesterday's post where I did some reflection stamping to make a matching envelope for this card.

I hope I have inspired you today to try this fun technique:  
coloring by paper piecing.

And the great news that the Lovely Lattice Stamp set is FREE with a qualifying purchase.  Stampin'UP! is a great company with great product. Spend some time browsing the catalog, stock up on some basics and grab yourself some free product.

If you haven't browsed the Stampin'UP! store I encourage you to spend a little time there. This is a great company with wonderful product. I do receive commission on sales and I appreciate your business - thank-you. My commission is paid by the company, you pay nothing extra when purchasing product through me.

Because I do appreciate your business, you can earn extra rewards when you shop with me

Just be sure to use the Rewards Code for the month (found in the left pane of the blog) when you place your on-line order.

Lovely Lattice Cling Stamp Set [149730] - $0.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] - $8.00	Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301] - $7.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] - $6.00
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Paper [146985] - $8.50	Dark Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Marker [146871] - $4.50	So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Paper [105118] - $8.50	Dark Pineapple Punch Stampin' Blends Marker [147030] - $4.50

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

 

Understanding the Value of Sale-a-bration

 

Sale-a-bration
The Biggest Sale of the Year

With every $50 in merchandise you buy during Sale-a-bration
you get to pick a FREE item from the Sale-a-bration brochure.

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• CHECK OUT THE CHOICES . . . its so hard to choose - I love each one of the options and it always seems I want them all!
• FREE IS A GOOD PRICE! . . . Now is the time to stock up on adhesives and envelopes
  or invest in something from your Wish List.
• EACH $50 purchase earns an item . . . which raises the potential for even more value
  see 2 value options below

 So much great stuff to choose from - - - Browse Stampin'Up! Merchandise here

Spring Occasions  PDF good through May

Annual Catalog PDF good through May

Sale-a-bration  PDF good through March

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Items still available from the Fall Holiday Catalog through May

Discontinued items still available while supplies last

Order On-Line HERE

VALUE OPTIONS for Sale-a-bration

If you're like me and your Wish List is longer than your budget then consider these value options:

Option #1:   Get an additional 10%  or 35%  FREE
. . . If your order is over $150, then in addition to 3 Sale-a-bration Items you'll ALSO GET
Hostess Rewards (as long as your order is not part of someone else's party order).
Hostess Rewards are 10% which means an additional $15 of product for free.

. . . During Sale-a-bration, orders over $250 earn an additional $25 which translates into $50 of free product plus 5 Sale-a-bration choices. Is this the time to splurge on yourself?

 

Option #2:    Get $25 of product FREE + free shipping + 2 free stamp sets
. . . If your order is between $100-$150, consider purchasing your items as a "Starter Kit". The kit allows you to choose up to $125 of product and pay only $99, and that includes the shipping! And during Sale-a-bration you also get 2 FREE stamp sets of ANY price.

. . . This is Stampin'Up's! NO OBLIGATION Starter Kit. StampinUp! loves their hobby demos and strongly supports having you "join" the company this way. There is no obligation to sell, no obligation to buy more and no penalty to drop. And if you've previously joined and dropped you can join again.
. . . With the free shipping you're getting a lot of product for only $99. FYI: Purchasing the Starter Kit does NOT qualify for free Sale-a-bration items. Is this the right value for you? CLICK HERE to choose this option  Buy the STARTER KIT

Sale-a-bration offers you lots of fun new product as well as lots of ways to save money.
Have fun browsing the catalog links and let me know how I can help. email: StampLadyKatie@aol.com