Creativity Abounds Blog Hop - April 2024 - Whitewash Technique

Creativity Abounds Blog Hop - April 2024 - Whitewash Technique

• Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Time for another Creativity Abounds Blog Hop!  We are a group of very keen Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators from all around the world who are coming together to share our creative ideas with you. We are happy that you can join us and hope that we can inspire you to make creations of your own. You may be starting here or you may have come from someone else's blog - either way there is a list at the end of this post to help you move around all the different blogs and get many amazing ideas. We all have our country listed - so if you are looking for a demonstrator in your country, these demonstrators would love to look after you with your Stampin' Up!® shopping or if you would like to join our Stampin' Up!® teams. 

Here's our amazing Creativity Abounds Design Team!  

This month our theme is Techniques!  It was so fun to pick a technique and make 2 cards and then create a video that is included in our tutorial on how to do the technique.  I chose Whitewash as I love how this looks on large floral images.  When I saw the new Layers of Beauty Stamp Set in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalogue I knew I was going to use this technique.

Here's the pretty card I created with Black Cardstock.  Isn't it pretty!

Instructions

1. Cut Basic Black cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and score at 4 1/4".  Fold and burnish on scoreline using Bone Folder to form card base.
2. Cut Designer Series Paper 4" x 5 1/4" and adhere to card base
3. Cut Basic Black cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"
4. Stamp flower image using Versamark and sprinkle with White Embossing Powder
5. Heat to melt using Heat Tool.
6. Cut out using Die
7. Mix 2 drops of White Craft ink with water using WaterPainter.  This needs to be quite running
8. Colour flowers using ink mixture
9. Let dry
10. Adhere to card base using Dimensionals
11. Stamp sentiment on Basic Black cardstock using Versamark ink
12. Heat to melt using Heat Tool.
13. Cut out using Paper Snips
14. Cut 2 1/2" of ribbon
15. Adhere sentiment to ribbon
16. Adhere to card base using Dimensionals
17. Adhere embellishements
18. Cut Basic White cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"
19. Stamp flower in bottom right corner using Tuxedo Black Memento ink
20. Adhere to the inside of the card

Here's a sneak peek of the card in my tutorial.  The tutorial is for sale in my Online Store or you can get it for free with an order of $50 or more during May!

You can find all of the supplies for this card in my Online Store starting on May 1st when the new catalogue goes live.

Want to learn to whitewash and 12 other techniques?  Buy the Tutorial!

Now it's time to be inspired by all of the Projects in our Blog Hop!

Blog Hop Index

I hope you have been inspired!

Shopping with Me!!!

Use the following links a copy of the catalogue, you can download a PDF version from this link:

• Jan to Apr Mini Catalogue
• Annual Catalogue

If you would like to receive a catalogue, please click below and fill out the form.

Click here to request a catalogue.

Please be sure to use the current Host Code UZ7RC6G9  to receive a free gift from me. When you place a $50 order (before shipping and taxes) using the Host Code, I'll send you a Thank You card by mail and a FREE tutorial by email as a thank you.  If your order is over $200, please do not use the Hostess Code as you'll qualify for Stampin' Rewards, but I'll still send you the Thank You card and tutorial! 

Place a $50 order through April and I'll also send you a Make and Take Kit to make 3 cards featuring the Hooray for Surprises.  If your order is $75 or more I'll send you a package of embellishments! 

Techniques Across the Border

Join Lorraine and I and learn (or learn more) about a new technique each month.  Our class will be held via Zoom on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:30am to 11:30am Pacific.  We will explore the technique and make 4 projects in each class.  

There are 2 options for each class:

• Option 1 - Class Cost $45 and includes 4 projects and a selection of supplies you need to make the projects

• Option 2 - If you have the products for the technique - Class Cost FREE with an order of at least $45 before shipping and taxes

Class Costs and Dates:

• Saturday, April 20 - 9:30 - 11:30am Pacific - Watercolour Techniques

• Option 1 - Class Cost $45 and includes Make and Take Kit with 4 projects, PDF Tutorial, recording of class and 1/2 package Fluid 100 Watercolor paper and 1 Stampin' Spritzer

• Option 2 - If you have the products for the technique - Class Cost FREE with an order of at least $45 before shipping and taxes

• Saturday, May 18 - 9:30 - 11:30am Pacific - Stampin' Blends

• Option 1 - Class Cost $45 and includes Make and Take Kit with 4 projects, PDF Tutorial, recording of class and 2 packages of Stampin' Blends (colours of your choice)

• Option 2 - If you have the products for the technique - Class Cost FREE with an order of at least $45 before shipping and taxes

• Saturday, June 15 - 9:30 - 11:30am Pacific - Embossing

• You need Embossing Powder and Versamark for this class - Class Cost FREE with an order of at least $45 before shipping and taxes

Registration for each class closes on the last Wednesday of the month.

If you can't join the class live, you will get a copy of the recorded video.

Register now

Monthly Card Club

I'm excited to be offering a Monthly Card Club either In Person or by mail.  Each month I will select a stamp set or bundle to feature.  

This month the club features the Take to the Sky Suite from the Stampin' Up! 2024-2024 Annual Catalogue. Add the stamp set to your order for an additional $44.76  Add the bundle (stamp set and dies) and your class is free!

You will make 3 cards with envelopes and receive 1/2 package of Designer Series Paper, package Industrial Trinkets and Metal Plate Embossing Folder (can be substitued).   Cost is $55 In Person (or local pick up) and $60 mailed or you can get for free without the product above with a minimum $45 order!

You can join my club monthly.  If you join for 6 consecutive months and get a swag bag valued at $25 from me as a gift.

The In Person classes will be held on the last Sunday of each month from 10am to 12noon or 1-3pm.  Space will be limited to 4 people per class.

Registration is now open for the May!

Check back for Sneak Peeks!

Register for May Now!

Your Creativity Awaits

The May Kit features the amazing Seaside Wishes bundle from the Stampin' Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalogue.

Do you love to craft and are you looking for a kit that ships directly to you each month with special perks each month? Then you will LOVE “YOUR CREATIVITY AWAITS”!  

With “Your Creativity Awaits”, each month you will receive an exclusive make and take kit (6 designs) plus a PDF Tutorial.  All for only $60 per month shipped directly to you or $56 local pick up.

After 6 consecutive months of membership, you will receive a thank you of $25 product credit (before shipping and taxes) to spend on whatever you choose! 

Each month, the Design Team will choose one stamp set or bundle and design fun projects for you to create.  The stamp set is included in your kit. If you don't already own the dies or punch, you may add it to your kit or use what you have.  

• Featured stamp set - Seaside Wishes

• 6 Cards (all different designs) - designed by Your Creativity Awaits Team

• Exclusive Project tutorials you can follow along with to create your cards

• Extra product (value will depend on the price of the stamp set)

Cost

• Shipped: $66 monthly

• Porch Pick-up: $62 monthly 

• Add-ons for this month
• Dies - $41 extra

Your Creativity Awaits Kit Timelines

• The upcoming kit information including supplies needed will be announced by the 15th of the previous month

• Sign up must be done by the 2nd Sunday of the month

• Kits will be shipped and tutorials emailed out by the 4th Tuesday of the month (subject to unforeseen delays in the shipment of product from Stampin’ Up!)

• Available to Canadian Residents Only

Check back for Sneak Peeks

Register now for May

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• Your Creativity Awaits - May 2024 features Seaside Wishes
• Monthly Card Club -  May 2024 features the Take to the Sky Suite
• All Occasion Stamp a Stack - May 2024 features Magnolia Mood
• Techniques Across The Border Classes - Stampin' Blends - May 2024

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