Here's how I made the vine thingies (I'm callin' it "Backwards Stamp n Cut" since I'm obsessed with goofy names for stuff, lol) ;O)
Step 1. Arrange the vine stamp on a block:
(it curves all nicely however you want it since it's an acrylic stamp.)
Step 2: Stamp the vines on the back of patterned paper
(Using light ink for this means there's no bleed through. No need for perfect registration since the ink will never be seen.)
Step 3: Roughly cut the vines
(You can check to make sure you like the way the pattern is & just cut your favourites.)
Step 4. Trim around the stamp
[No need to be exact since the stamp is on the back. This vine shape is very forgiving. The stem looks cute a little thicker (easier to cut that way) & it's a cinch to shape the paper after.]
Then you have a homemade embellishment in any patterned or stamped paper you like....
SUPPLIES:
Stamps:
Butterfly, Vine, & "For You" sentiment from {Butterflies & Blossoms} by Little Paper Shop [find it here: http://littlepapershop.com /product_info.php?cPath=39&products_id=57 ]
Embossing on black cardstock: Paisley (Above the Mark-56005 I)
Paper & Cardstock: Patterned paper Basic Grey Romani (Gypsy); Stampin' Up! cardstocks: Black,White, Baja Breeze, Tangerine Tango
Inks:
SU markers for butterfly (painted on with a water brush): real red, only orange, yoyo yellow, tempting turquoise; Versamark & clear embossing powder (black c.s.); Black craft ink & clear e.p. (black vines & sentiment)
Other stuff:
ZigPainty pen (silver end); Black marker
Clear Gems & coloured ones; 1 3/8 " circle punch (SU) for moon; Foam tape to stick moon on; Slit Punch (SU) to scallop black mat; Nestabilities scallop circle (sentiment scallop); Floral Fantasy Cuttlebug embossing folder
Thanks so much for looking at this!
:O)
Mel
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2008 GMT Views: 509
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Stamps: Butterfly, Vine, & "For You" sentiment from {Butterflies & Blossoms} by Little Paper Shop & Paisley from (Above the Mark-56005 I)
Paper: Patterned paper Basic Grey Romani (Gypsy) Stampin' Up! cardstocks: Black,White, Baja Breeze, Tangerine Tango
Ink: SU markers for butterfly (painted on with a water brush): real red, only orange, yoyo yellow, tempting turquoise Versamark & clear embossing powder (black c.s.) Black craft ink & clear e.p. (black vines & sentiment)
Accessories: ZigPainty pen (silver end) Black marker Clear Gems & coloured ones 1 3/8 " circle punch (SU) for moon Foam tape to stick moon on Slit Punch (SU) to scallop black mat Nestabilities scallop circle (sentiment scallop) Floral Fantasy Cuttlebug emboss