Hello everyone and welcome back to another Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team Blog Hop! We are a group of 16 Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from around the world, that were chosen to represent Stampin' Up! over the course of the 2019 year, through blog hops, Facebook posts and corporate blog posts. Each month we will be be focusing on a particular set of products to bring you inspiration from around the globe Stampin' Up! style.
This month the team is focusing on amazing product bundles from the 2019 Holiday Catalogue. I had the pleasure of working with the Jolly Holly Christmas Stamp set and Die Bundle. I went away from traditional Christmas colours and decided to create some projects with a vintage feel.
For my card I started with a base of Soft Suede Cardstock, then layered on a piece of Seaside Spray DSP that had been distressed along the edges and sponged with Soft Suede Ink. The next layer is a piece of DSP from Woven Threads. To create a fun textured background I used the brick patterned stencil and Embossing Paste. While the embossing paste was still wet I pressed some Ice Stampin' Glitter into it. This helped add more texture. I also applied some Shimmery Crystal Efffects along some of the bricks and added more of the glitter to create a more chunky concentration. The adorable Santa was stamp using Early Espresso Ink then watercoloured using an Aquapainter and various ink colours and die cut out. TIP: Stamping the Santa in Early Espresso creates a softer outline, but because it is a waterbased ink it with activate when colouring with water. Try not to colour to close to the edges. The new Snowfall Puff Paint was the perfect product to use along the edges of Santa's suit and hat.
Of course I had to create cute little Christmas tags as well. The Delightful Tag Topper Punch makes creating tags a breeze and Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder gives an amazing impression. Whisper White Craft Ink was sponged on the tag to help bring out the impression and add to the vintage feel. The stocking was watercoloured the same was as above and I stamped and cut apart the sentiment. Tip: Combining different ribbons helps to add interest and texture. Here I used both the Scalloped Lace Trim and Woven Threads Trim then tied them together with Linen Thread.
For this tag I utilized one of the die cut word from the set. I love how quick and easy dies help a project come together. I cut it from both Fluid Watercolour Paper and Basic Black Cardstock. Again using classic inks I watercoloured the die cut then backed it on to the black one to create a "shadow" and help it stand out more. I am really loving the Ice Stampin' Glitter and used it along the bottom to achieve a dipped effect. TIP: When using the Stampin' Glitter adhere it with the Shimmery Crystal Effects. Not only does it dry clear, the subtle shimmer helps add to the look.
Next up on the Hop is the insanely talented Kaylee van Es, I just know you will love what she has to share! Remember there are 16 of us sharing our love of the 2019 Holiday Catalogue and trust me you won't want to miss a single one!
Jennifer Picard (you are here)
As always you can find all of the products used for today's projects listed below with a direct link to my online store and please feel free to contact me with any questions or for further details. Thank you for stopping by!
I like the shabby side of this set and all the details. The paper is old, work on the background and glitter added everywhere. Oh and swelling paint! What a shame we are not in Europe is a wonderful tool! The set is superb Jenny! xx
Posted by: Aurélie Fabre | 10/22/2019 at 08:16 AM
Oh so cute!! Love using the bricks and so many great elements.
Posted by: Stephanie Atterbury | 10/19/2019 at 03:55 PM
Oh my goodness Jenn, you have completely nailed the vintage feel in these project. Each one is stunning.
Posted by: Tanya Rees | 10/17/2019 at 03:39 PM
Beautiful! The little line of glitter on the die cut is such a wow touch!
Posted by: Jan Clothier | 10/17/2019 at 01:22 PM
What darling creations!! I love your use of the texture and the distressing on your projects. Gives it a vintage feel!! Great design!
Posted by: Nora Noll | 10/17/2019 at 11:45 AM