I admit that I'm not much of a "technique stamper." I tend to prefer straightforward stamping, with layering and embellishments, of course, because it's less fussy. But I often see beautiful cards made with different techniques, and I think, Someday I should try that. Well, today was that day. I decided to try the Acetate and Tissue technique, and here is my card:
Supplies (all Stampin' Up!® unless otherwise noted):
Stamps: Betsy's Blossoms, Curly Cute
Card stock: Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White, window sheet
Ink: Cotton White StazOn ink, Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant (pad and reinker)
Accessories: Clear Oval Accent die, Apothecary Accents Framelits dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, paper piercer, Paper-Piercing Pack Essentials, Grey Violet Pearl Ex powder (Jacquard Products), Crystal Effects, Wisteria Wonder baker's twine, Dimensionals
Other: Tissue paper
There is a great tutorial for the Acetate and Tissue technique on SplitcoastStampers, but I'll point out just a few details of my card:
• I used white StazOn ink instead of black. I think the white worked better for this card with the Elegant Eggplant color, but the black might give more solid coverage of the image.
• After I added the re-inker, I also sprinkled on some Pearl Ex powder to create a little shimmer. You can see a little of the powder in this picture to the right of the flower (sorry about the glare from the flash).
• I didn't have any rubber gloves on hand to spread the ink and Crystal Effects on the window sheet, so I just used a piece of plastic wrap bunched up a bit.
• I didn't adhere the window sheet and tissue paper to card stock. I simply let the piece dry and then cut it with the Clear Oval Accent die.
• To create the layered greeting, I die cut the stamped greeting with one of the Apothecary Accents Framelits dies. I placed the same die on Wisteria Wonder card stock, traced around the lip of the die and cut it out by hand.
• I added a bit of baker's twine and some paper piercing for additional details.
I think I used a bit too much re-inker on this card. It was only a few drops, but the color is so dark it kind of took over. Guess I'll just have to practice some more. Thanks for stopping by!
Very elegant card! Thanks for telling how you layered the greeting with the Apothecary Accents framelit. As soon as I saw that I wondered how did she do that! Great cutting out by the way too! TFS!
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