Creating Using the Faux Bleach Technique...

I came across Rich Atkins' video on creating cards using the faux bleach technique.  There is nothing worse than planning a class with a card using bleach only to find out you have someone who cannot tolerate the smell of bleach!  Now what?  Yes, this actually happened to me a few years ago so when I saw this, I just had to try it!  Below I have a video that shows how to create this card using the technique.  I wanted to show the versatility of the technique so I also created this other card using pinks & reds.  So which do you like better?

Products Used in Hummingbird Project:

• Humming Along stamp set
• Inks - Balmy Blue, Pacific Point, Blueberry Bushel & Night of Navy
• Embossing - Versamark ink, Embossing Buddy & White Embossing Powder
• Hummingbird dies
• 3/8" Whisper White Classic Weave Ribbon

Products Used in Hummingbird Project:

• Petal Palette stamp set
• Humming Along stamp set
• Inks - Flirty Flamingo, Melon Mambo, Lovely Lipstick & Rich Razzleberry
• Card Stock - Melon Mambo & Whisper White
• Embossing - Versamark ink, Embossing Buddy & White Embossing Powder
• Hummingbird dies
• All My Love Ribbon Combo Pack 

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    Cathy Williams

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Fish On! Creating a Background Using Reinkers & Alcohol

 

Here is a fun reinker technique for a very cool background.  The best part is that you get a different look each time you make the background.

Products Used in this Project:

• Best Catch stamp set & dies
• Well Said stamp set & dies
• Inks - Mossy Meadow & Night of Navy
• Reinkers - Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy & Smokey Slate
• Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint
• Spritzer with alcohol
• Spatula
• Card Stock - Glossy White, Soft Sea Foam & Night of Navy

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    Cathy Williams

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Beauty Abounds....

The new Occasions catalog is live and it is the best time of the year for Stampin' Up! - it is Sale-A-Bration!  If you don't know what Sale-A-Bration is, from now until March 31 for every $50 in merchadise that you purchase, you can select an item from the exclusive Sale-A-Bration catalog for free.  We all love free, right?

Today's card uses items from the new Occasions catalog and also the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  I received the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper free with $50 in product.  The stamp set used in the card is Beauty Abounds and the butterflies are cut with the coordinating dies.  In the video below, I show how I made the colorful butterflies on the front of the card.  It is a super easy technique but very pretty.  

One tip for you - make sure to place the double sided adhesive sheets on the back of your cardstock prior to cutting your butterflies.  Since they are so detailed, it is much easier to put them together with the adhesive already on them.  Also when putting the top butterfly piece (black) onto the other, start with placing the center butterfly and then adjust the other butterflies individually.

Products used in this card:
Beauty Abounds Stamp Set & coordinating dies
Bunch of Banners dies
Pineapple Punch card stock
Basic Black card stock
Coastal Cabana card stock
Whisper White card stock
Shimmer White card stock
Botanical Butterfly designer series paper (Sale-A-Bration item)
Gorgeous Grape ink pad
Memento ink pad
Gorgeous Grape, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight & Granny Apple Green ink refills
1/8" Whisper White sheer ribbon
Pearls
Highland Heather Blends marker
Gorgeous Grape 1/4" mini striped ribbon
Subtle embossing folder

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    Cathy Williams

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Creating with the Delightfully Detailed Designer Series Paper - Card 1 in a Series of 9

I recently held a class where we used the Delightfully Detailed Designer Series Paper and I had so much fun making cards with this paper that all of a sudden I realized I already had 9 projects!  Since I didn't want my attendees to be here until midnight, I had to cut it down to 5 projects that they would create and then show them 4 other projects that they could make with the paper. 

This first card is made by using a portion of the 12"x12" floral piece and using it as a mask while spritzing it with an alcohol & reinker mixture.  Check out the video to see the whole process as well as how to attach the paper to the inside of the card below.

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    Cathy Williams

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Tippin' on Tuesday - Where Did the Phrase About Having Nine Lives Come From?

What inspires you to create a card?  Are you the type that just looks at an image and immediately can picture exactly what you want to do with it?  Do the sentiments speak to you instead?  In this case, the reference to "nine lives" spoke to me and I figured this card needed nine kittens!  However, nine kittens would not fit on the card unless I bunched them together.  Perfect!  All I need is some Post-Its to mask off and line them up.  And how fortuitous that five kittens fit perfectly across a 4" piece of card stock?  Did Stampin' Up! plan that?  Hmmm.........

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    Cathy Williams

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Tippin' on Tuesday - Sneaking in on the Waterfront Stamp Set Series....

That Lydia Fiedler has done it again - come up with a very cool technique that I had to play with!  Now this one is not for everyone - especially if you cannot stand to have your stamps stained.  I haven't tried it with rubber stamps so it may be okay with those but it definitely stains your photopolymer stamps!

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    Cathy Williams

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Tippin' on Tuesday - Using Your Acrylic Block as an Stamo...

Today I wanted to revisit an old "technique" of using your acrylic block as a stamp.  I love the simplicity of this and there are so many times that you just want a "block" of color.

When I first saw the Grapefruit Grove color I didn't think I would like it but with the Coastal Cabana, it looks amazing!  What do you think?

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    Cathy Williams

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Tippin' on Tuesday - Using Your Die Cuts as a Mask...

It is Tuesday and I am back with another fun card using the Swirly Bird stamp set.  Ya'll know that I am a beach girl and that includes all things nautical, beachy, etc., so you know that I would love this little boat!  In this card's video, I show you how to use your die cut pieces as a mask for creating backgrounds like the blue and white waves on the front and inside of the card.  I also share a tip on stamping the boat and how to color your rhinestones using the Blends markers.

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    Cathy Williams

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Picture Perfect Birthday Stamp Set - Week 4 in the 4 Week Series

Is it really over already?  Four weeks of cards - okay so I rushed them a little but I wanted to keep you inspired and make sure you get this paper before it retires.  The stamp set and the Berry Burst ribbon are returning in the new catalog but the mini clips and paper will be gone.  I hope you have enjoyed the series!

Check out the video for how to make the ribbon technique on the inside of the card.  It is fun to give your cards a little different look.

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    Cathy Williams

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Tippin' On Tuesday - Dig Out Your Old Phone Book!

Here is the final card from my technique class.  When I saw Lydia Fiedler do this technique, I fell in love!  How does she come up with these things?  The hardest part of making this card is finding a phone book.  The best part is that every one you make is different.  Make sure to make several from the same inking of your twine as the second and third pulls will get a very different look from the ones before.  My favorite tends to be the second pull.  My other suggestion is to make sure your twine comes together near the bottom as it looks better if the base is not too wide.

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    Cathy Williams

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Tippin' on Tuesday - Having Fun with Brushos...

I saw this technique and thought I wanted to play with it too.  This card was created by sprinkling the Brushos watercolor powders onto the Layered Leaves embossing folder and spritzing it.  Check out my video to see how it is done!

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    Cathy Williams

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Tippin' On Tuesday - Technique Class - Embossing Double Sided Adhesive Die Cuts...

Do you have some really cool die cuts and want to highlight them on your card but just cutting them out using card stock just seems so boring?  Here is a great technique - cut them out using Stampin' Up!'s double sided adhesive sheets.  Check out my video to see this technique in action as well as how I created the background for this card.

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    Cathy Williams

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Tippin' on Tuesday - Color Me Happy Stamp Set & Stampin' Blends

 Today, I am going to interrupt the 12 Days of November with a Tippin' on Tuesday episode as I have been quite remiss in getting these posted for you.  I will return tomorrow with the final day of the 12 Days of November.  I hope you have enjoyed them.  Haven you ordered your Stampin' Blends yet?  I cannot tell you how much I love coloring with these alcohol markers!  Check out the video which shows you a couple of techniques on this card.  Hint:  Notice that the words are two-tone but don't have the typical blended look?  Or did you notice that the flowers on the Rich Razzleberry card stock look interesting? Watch my video and find out all about these cool techniques!

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    Cathy Williams

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Product List

Color Me Happy Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144069]	Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115316]	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131197]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Rich Razzleberry Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144584]	Pool Party Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144595]	Bermuda Bay Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144579]
Stampin' Blends Color Lifter [144608]	Hearts & Stars Elements [144215]