Sparkle & Shine Snowflake

 

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Today I have another card made with the Sparkle & Shine stamp set from Gina K. Designs! This is a beautiful stamp set that includes three bold split images with an area to stamp one of four greetings within the image included in the set. There are also small images included as well as a topper to turn the large images into ornaments. I will be using the large snowflake image to create an ornament on my card. Instead of stamping the greeting into the opening of the snowflake I will stamp it and cut it out using a banner die from the Master Layouts 3 die set that is the perfect size to fit in the opening. I've said it before, I LOVE these new stamp sets from Gina K. As of now the new sets are out of stock, but should be restocked in the next couple of weeks, so keep an eye out if you are interested in any of these sets. I will be sure to alert everyone when I see the new sets back in stock! To highlight my image, I will be doing some ink blending around the edges of my panel creating a highlighted area for a backdrop. 

I was gifted a "Stamin Bug" from a crafty friend that I used with my stamping on today's card, I will provide a photo of it below. This tool fits comfortably into the hand and helps provide even pressure over the door of a stamping platform (in my case the MISTI) to get a good, crisp image when stamping. With a felt bottom, the Stampin Bug glides with ease and provides added pressure without straining your hand. If anyone is interested in checking out this product, I will link it HERE. ***I was gifted this product with no expectations. However, I wanted to share it with my followers because I find it very helpful! Let's get started!!

I will be doing all of my work today on my Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat.

To start, I take the biggest stitched square die from the Master Layouts 3 Die Set and cut out of Plum Punch Cardstock, running them through my Big Shot Die Cut Machine. 

I then place the panel into my MISTI Stamp Positioner and prep it with my Anti Static Powder Bag. Next, I choose an image from the Sparkle & Shine Stamp Set and ink it with Versamark Ink. Here is where I use the Stampin Bug to apply pressure by gliding it over the door of my MISTI and image, stamping the image onto my panel. I then add Gold Embossing Powder and heat set with my Heat Tool.

Using my Blender Brushes, I blend Plum Punch Ink around the sides and corners of my panel, fading in towards the image a bit. I then blend Edible Eggplant Ink to the sides and corners, blending into the previous color while being careful not to cover all of it up. For added depth, I blend Black Onyx Ink to the very edges of the panel. 

I now place the panel back into my MISTI and prep the top center of the snowflake with my Anti Static Powder Bag. I then take the topper image from the Sparkle & Shine Stamp Set and line it up over the center point of the snowflake image. I stamp it using Versamark Ink, add Gold Embossing Powder and heat set with my Heat Tool. *I use a dry paintbrush to brush away any embossing powder that sticks to the blended ink that may not be completely dry before heat embossing.

Taking the string image from the Sparkle & Shine Stamp Set, I flip it upside down and position it onto the very top of the topper image. I then stamp it using Versamark Ink, add Gold Embossing Powder and heat set with my Heat Tool.

Taking the layering die from the Master Layouts 3 Die Set, I cut out of Plum Punch Cardstock, running them through my Big Shot. I then use the side of my Versamark Ink pad and drag it down the side of the panel. I add Gold Embossing Powder and heat set with my Heat Tool. I repeat this process for the other three sides of the panel. I now have a coordinating gold panel to layer my embossed panel onto. Using Terrific Tape I adhere the two panels together. *Adding gold or silver embossing powder to a layered background is a great and inexpensive way to achieve a metallic paper look!

Next, I place a 4 1/2" x 9" piece of Plum Punch Cardstock into my Scor Buddy and score at 4 1/2" creating a square top folding card base. I then add Foam Tape to the back of my panel and mount it onto the card base.

For my greeting, I place a piece of Plum Punch Cardstock into my MISTI and prep it with my Anti Static Powder Bag. I then choose a greeting from the Sparkle & Shine Stamp Set and stamp it using Versamark Ink. I add Gold Embossing Powder and heat set with my Heat Tool. Taking a banner die from the Master Layouts 3 Die Set I cut out the greeting, running them through my Big Shot. I add a thin piece of Foam Tape to the back of my greeting and mount over the center opening of the snowflake.

Using my Jewel Picker, I add Dazzling Diamond Rhinestones with Liquid Glue and this completes my card.

I hope you enjoyed today's card. I've been having a lot of fun creating with these new sets! I love the bold solid images of these sets that are so easy to create a simple card, yet gives such an elegant look!! It's going to be a challenge trying to decide which design to use for this years Christmas card... I may have to make a variety!

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Happy Stamping and God bless!!

Jeannie