Abstracts with Watercolor Shapes-Dec Stampin' News

As always, if we have enough in sales to make the order a workshop ($150), those placing an order using the hostess code will share the hostess rewards. Hostess rewards will be based on a percentage of each order placed. Please place your order online by December 26. I will notify our hostess by email on December 27. The workshop will need to close on December 29. If your individual order happens to total $150.00 or more, please do not use the Hostess Code above. Instead, you can be your own hostess and redeem the rewards for yourself! Place an online order or contact me, and I'll place the order for you. annehayward@stampingwithbluemooncreations.com

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Product Spotlight-Watercolor Shapes

The Watercolor Shapes Stamp Set is the perfect companion to your favorite sentiment and image stamps! The watercolor design allows for soft backgrounds, and the sharp edges give a masked off look. Get creative with how you choose to color these stamps!
* 9 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, c, d, e

WATERCOLOR SHAPES PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET
$21.00

SWEET STRAWBERRY PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$18.00

PAINTED LABELS DIES
$35.00

BASIC WHITE MEDIUM ENVELOPES
$7.50

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Watercolor Shapes Christmas Ornament (Sketch Challenge)

Easy to create Christmas card using the Masking Technique!

1. Stamp large circle from Watercolor Shape on Basic White card stock using Polished Pink and Gorgeous Grape inks.

2. Punch out using 2 1/2" punch or die.

3. Place a piece of cording or ribbon based on the ornament placement.

4. Attach the ornaments over the cording or ribbon. I used Dimensionals to pop up the Polished Pink Ornament.

5. Cut ornament toppers out of Crushed Curry card stock. I used a retired ornament punch, but you could use the current Delicate Bauble or Perfect Plants dies. Attach to the top of the ornaments.

6. Stamp greeting from Tidings & Trimmings using Pacific Point ink.

7. Attach to Pacific Point mat. Attach to Basic White card base.

8. Attach Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems to complete.

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets: Watercolor Shapes, Tidings & Trimmings

Ink: Polished Pink, Gorgeous Grape, Pacific Point

Paper: Basic White, Pacific Point, Crushed Curry

Accessories: 2 1/2" Circle and ornament punch, gold cording from my stash, Mini Dimensionals, Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems

Watercolor Shapes Abstract Card and Envelope

Do you decorate your Envelopes?

If you don’t, consider doing so as it really adds to the FUN of sending your card.

When you see how easy it is, decorate every envelope you send!

Card:

1. Stamp shapes from Watercolor Shapes on Basic White card front using a variety of ink colors.

2. Attach to So Saffron mat. Attach to Basic White card base.

3. Stamp greeting from Sweet Strawberry on scrap piece of Basic White card stock using Pacific Point ink. Punch out using 1 1/4" circle punch. Punch Polished Pink mat using 1 3/8" circle punch. Layer 2 circles and attach to card front using Mini Dimensionals to pop it up. Attach 2021-2023 In Color Jewels to complete.

Envelope: Watch the quick how to video below.

1. Cut mask for address out of a post-it-note using die-cut machine and Painted Labels die.

2. Place mask on envelope. Stamp shapes from Watercolor Shapes using a variety of ink colors.

3. Remove mask. Write address is the blank space.

Envelope Masking Technique Video Tutorial

Watch a quick how-to video here

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets: Watercolor Shapes, Sweet Strawberry
Ink: Gorgeous Grape, Polished Pink, Pacific Point, Crushed Curry

Paper: Basic White, So Saffron, Polished Pink
Accessories: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Painted Labels Die, Basic White Medium Envelope, Post-it-Note, Mini Dimensionals, 2021-2023 In Color Jewels

Watercolor Shapes Daisies!

Create happy daisies using the oval stamp in Watercolor Shapes.

1. Punch a circle mask out of a post-it-note using 1/2" circle punch or die.

2. Place mask in upper left-hand corner of Basic White card base. Stamp oval repeatedly using Gorgeous Grape ink. Stamp full strength, then again without inking to get a shadow effect.

3. Remove mask and stamp circle shape using Crushed Curry ink.

4. Repeat on the lower right-hand side.

5. Stamp speckles from Quiet Meadow using Polished Pink ink.

6. Stamp greeting from Sharing Sunshine on scrap piece of Basic White card stock using Polished Pink ink. Attach to Crushed Curry mat. Attach to card front using Mini Dimensionals to pop it up.

7. Attach card front to Polished Pink mat. Attach to Crushed Curry card base to complete.

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets: Watercolor Shapes, Quiet Meadow, Sharing Sunshine

Ink: Gorgeous Grape, Crushed Curry, Polished Pink

Paper: Crushed Curry, Polished Pink, Basic White

Accessories: 1/2" circle punch, Post-it-Note, Mini Dimensionals

Watercolor Shapes Bokeh

Bokeh Technique-According to Wikipedia,” the bokeh is the blur or aesthetic quality of the blur in out of focus areas of an image.” This is one of my all-time favorite stamping techniques!

1. Stamp large circle from Watercolor Shapes on Basic White card front using Gorgeous Grape, Polished Pink, and Crushed Curry inks. Be sure to clean the stamp in between colors.

2. Over-stamp small circle using Gorgeous Grape, Polished Pink, Crushed Curry, Pacific Point, Flirty Flamingo, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, and Balmy Blue inks. Be sure to clean the stamp in between colors.

3. Over-stamp using large and small circle in White Craft ink.

4. Stamp greeting from Sharing Sunshine on scrap piece of Basic White card stock using Pacific Point ink. Attach to card front.

5. Attach card front to Gorgeous Grape mat. Attach to Basic White card base. Color Rhinestone Jewels using Dark Lovely Lipstick Stampin' Blend. Attach to greeting to complete.

Supplies Used:
Stamp Set: Watercolor Shapes, Sharing Sunshine
Ink: Gorgeous Grape, Polished Pink, Crushed Curry, Pacific Point, Flirty Flamingo, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Balmy Blue, White Craft

Dark Lovely Lipstick Stampin' Blend

Paper: Basic White, Gorgeous Grape

Accessories: Rhinestone Jewels