StampArtist

A blog for sharing rubber stamps and stamping ideas and inspiration! I love stamping and scrapbooking. I love The Angel Company's stamps, papers, and embellishments! So, this is my little space to post my creations in a gallery. They are listed by set. Hopefully you'll enjoy your time here and come back often!

12.07.2006

New! Fast & Easy Christmas Card


Ok, for those of you who are still wondering what to do for Christmas cards! Here is a fast and easy card that looks great!

Merry Christmas!

Fast & Easy Christmas Card
Designed by April Staker
Supplies (from TAC™):
V-829 Merry Wishes Papers
V-88 Red #2 Cardstock
V-292 White Cardstock
R-2023 Fun Filled Holidays Stamp Set
TT-220 Noir Palette Hybrid Ink Pad
TT-196 Moulin Rouge Palette Hybrid Ink Pad
F-514 Christmas Red Stickles
F18 Prismacolor Colored Pencils
Odorless Mineral Spirits (available at craft/art stores)
Blending Stumps (available at craft/art stores)
Instructions:
1. Cut White Cardstock to 8½” x 4¼”, score at 4¼” for the card.
2. Cut White Cardstock to 1½” x 2½”. Ink edges with Moulin Rouge Ink.
3. Cut White Cardstock to 1” x 2”. Ink edges with Moulin Rouge Ink.
4. Cut Red Cardstock to 1¼” x 2¼”.
5. Cut Word Paper to 3” x 5½”. Ink edges with Moulin Rouge Ink.
6. Cut Stripe Paper to 1¼” x 5½”. Ink edges with Moulin Rouge Ink.
7. Cut Green Swirl Paper to ½” x 5½”. Ink edges with Moulin Rouge Ink.
8. Stamp the image in Noir ink onto the small White piece.
9. Color the image with the colored pencils.
10. To use blending stumps:
You will want one stump per color family so that the colors don’t get mixed and muddy. Start with the lightest color in the lightest area. Dip the end of the stump in the mineral spirits for a few seconds. Hold it up to let the liquid be absorbed before you apply it to the image. To blend the colors place the stump in a light area of the color you are working with. Making circular motions rub the blender around on the colored area until the lines have softened and it looks painted. Repeat this with each color until the image is complete.
11. Assemble the card as shown. Add dots of Red Stickles to the lights.