Memory Box Stencils and Dies…

May 12, 2014May 12, 2014 Pam Sparks13 Comments

Hi everyone! There is a Stencil Blog Blitz going on over on the Memory Box Blog, HERE. Every day there is a chance to win a stencil, just by leaving a comment on the blog post each day.

In today’s post, Laura is showing the Pop Dots Stencil. I have a card made with it and the poppystamps Mod Flower Background die matches up with it perfectly! I embossed the stencil by running a piece of card-stock through the big shot, then laying the stencil back over the embossed piece as a mask, I used several colors of Distress Stains to color the circles…Spun Sugar, Peeled Paint, Barn Door and Broken China.

Then I added a banner cut with poppystamps Classic Ribbons die, I stamped on it with a Memory Box Washi Chevron stamp and Wishing You a Happy Day stamps

Some Doodlebug Sequins to embellish and then glued together with Tombow Mono Multi glue.

I posted a stencil card on the Memory Box Blog for the Blog Blitz on Saturday, using the Texture, Line Up stencil, Delphinium and Stems mini stencils from the Garden collection.

I inked through the stencils with Distress Inks and the new Round Ink Blending Tools. (they are awesome by the way!)

Then I cut the Rhone Butterfly Wings die in the panel and layered Lagoon card-stock under it.

The Blooming Branch die is glued on behind the Classic Ribbons Banner and the word FLEUR is cut with the new Urban Uppercase Alphabet die set.

And I have found that I LOVE to spatter! Two colors of spray mist spattered on the panel. Shake the mists side to side to mix, unscrew the cap and tap with your finger to spatter the ink off the tube. Works great!

I used my Perfect Layers mini Rulers and Cutting mat to cut the mat for the floral scene. Link over on the right… love these rulers!

I have more cards to post and photos and cards from the Great Yosemite Stamp Escape too! I’ll be back soon!

Thanks for stopping by, it’s good to be back. I have missed you ALL!

p.s. I still haven’t been able to get Google to recover my You Tube Channel. It’s so discouraging. This is for sure one time when technology is not my friend. boo.

There is one video on my blog Facebook page though. I wish I’d loaded them all to FB! Who’d a thunk!

Supplies I used on these cards…

cards · Memory Box · Perfect Layers Tools · rubber stamps · Stencils · Winners

Giveaway Winner and Memory Box Butterfly Vine…

March 9, 2014April 7, 2014 Pam Sparks14 Comments

Such a habit… I always seem to put a photo at the top of the post! hehe Oh well… go ahead…scroll down and see who the winner is!

Here’s the Butterfly Vine stencil debossed into Strathmore Bristol card-stock… It really worked great… the other side was nicely embossed, so you could use either side.

It was great to use the debossed side because the stencil stayed in the grooves while I misted it with three colors of Glimmer Mist. Patina, Frosty Nights and Mistletoe.

Let that dry…

Then I replaced the stencil in the grooves again and stamped with a variety of Memory Box stamps inked with Distress Ink pads. One of the stamps, Vintage Scroll has been discontinued. Sorry about that… some shops still have it in stock.

I used the Perfect Layers ⅛ inch ruler to mat the stenciled and inked piece on black card-stock.

Here’s a close up…

I really like the definition the debossing/embossing gives… like letterpress without the ink.

I layered it up like this in my Big Shot…

Multi purpose Platform set on Tab 1

Clear Cutting Mat

Spellbinder Tan Embossing mat

Bristol card-stock (I very lightly spritzed it with water on both sides – spritzing on the back side helps keep it from curling)

Butterfly Vine Stencil

Clear Cutting Mat

5 pieces of 5 ½ x 8 ½ in. 65# cover card-stock, stacked together and placed on top (shims)

Then run it through!

NOW FOR the WINNER of the MB Lunette and Oriel Butterfly dies from SLS!!!

#30 is Linda Ward! Congrats Linda! It’s your lucky day!
Watch your email, I’ll be contacting you for your mailing address.

Thank you everyone for stopping by, linking up and shopping at Starlitstudio.net!

*** Linking up to…
Clips N Cuts blog – giveaway
ETA – Moxie Fab World – Styling with Stencils Challenge

Supplies I used on my card…

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cards · Hero Arts · Memory Box · Stencils · Washi Tape

Prim Poppy Goes Postal…

January 28, 2014April 7, 2014 Pam Sparks18 Comments

Hello! My ‘Day 4’ card for the Stenciled Online Class.

I dry embossed using Mister Huey’s Chevron Stencil…ran it through the Big Shot like this… multi purpose platform tab 1, cutting plate, stencil, card-stock, tan mat, 3 to 5 pieces of 65# card-stock for shimming then another cutting plate on top… run it through. One thing I do if my spray bottle is right there… I spritz with water so it embosses a tad bit more. Then inked the panel with Walnut Stain Distress ink using the Ink Blending Tool.

Some Little B airmail Washi Tape, an airmail mini envelope from Impress Rubber Stamps.com, some airmail twine, Memory Box Prim Poppy die cut from green and red then pieced together and an old Hero Arts hello stamp! I used the Tiny Attacher to staple on the sentiment piece.

Linking to the Daring Cardmakers Challenge – Stripes

I hope to make some more from the inspiration shared in this class. Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies I used…

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cards · Memory Box · Perfect Layers Tools · rubber stamps · Stencils · Techniques · Tutorials · Washi Tape

Memory Box Garden Flora Stencil and Flower Dies…

January 24, 2014April 7, 2014 Pam Sparks29 Comments

The NEW Garden Flora Stencil from Memory Box…

On this card, I laid the stencil on top of a piece of white cardstock and taped it down with removable tape.

Using the Colorbox pigment Queue called Surfs Up, I applied the ink, all the colors, randomly, all over.

I removed the stencil and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.

Using the rubber stamp Mail Definitions, Ranger Archival Black ink and a Stamp a ma jig, I stamped the panel, starting at the top and moving down, inking and stamping three times.

Heat up your craft iron. Lay the heat embossed and stamped panel face down onto scrap paper, I use a piece of newsprint folded in half, and iron off the embossing. Be sure to protect your work surface from the heat.

I used some Antique Linen Distress ink and the ink blending tool to add some color to the white areas. The areas that were heat embossed, still pretty much resist the ink.

Mat the panel with black card-stock and the Perfect Layers Tools, add your die cuts, washi tape and mount to a Parchment notecard. I used the Kylie Stem and hello script dies.

I’m linking up my hello card to the CASology Challenge – Contrast

This next card I used the same Garden Flora Stencil and Mail Definitions stamp but the text is in the background instead of on the flowers and stems.

I taped the stencil to the white piece of card-stock.

Inked it all with Tumbled Glass Distress ink and the ink blending tool.

Stamped it three times with Ranger Archival Black ink and the Stamp a ma jig.

Then removed the stencil.

I spritzed the panel with Glimmer Mist Dazzling Diamonds Spray. I wish it showed up in the photos but it’s really pretty, shimmery IRL!

I die cut the NEW Zinnia Bouquet and Zinnia Bouquet Background dies from white cardstock. I inked the three background pieces with Tumbled Glass Distress ink and the ink blending tool.

Glue the background pieces to the Outline piece.

Adhere the flower to the card with mounting squares.

Tie on Hemp cord.

Add the sentiment ‘FLOWERS’ from the April Showers Bring May Flowers stamp by mounting it to a piece of the Contempo Circle Border die.

Mat the panel with Black card-stock, the Perfect Layers Tools and adhere it to a Kraft notecard.

There are so many techniques to try with the NEW Stencils and dies! Can’t wait to see what you all come up with too!

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy stenciling! I’m linking up to the Online Card Classes Stenciled that just started today.

Supplies I used for my cards…

cards · CAS · Memory Box · Perfect Layers Tools · rubber stamps · Stencils · Winter

Memory Box cards…

January 22, 2014April 7, 2014 Pam Sparks16 Comments

Here’s the new Delicate Snowflakes Stencil from Memory Box… I tried several different ways of using it but I’m just posting two! This reminds me so much of what we’ve done for years with Brass Stencils! I need to get those back out too! For this card, I stamped a panel with Memory Box stamps, laid the stencil on the panel, applied stencil paste, then white embossing powder and heated it.

This card was a Weekly Favorite at Splitcoast Stampers! Thank you ladies!

I used the Precious Snowflakes die and several stamps…
Snowy Evergreens
Walking Winter Wonderland
Winter Collage
Washi Tape Dots

Here I used the Delicate Snowflakes stencil…laid it over a piece of watercolor paper and spritzed it with Frosty Night and Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Mist. My watercolor paper wasn’t the heaviest so it curled up some from the moisture causing the inks to go under the stencil a bit at here and there.

*tip* if you spritz the backside of your paper with water, it doesn’t curl up as much when you’re getting the front wet!

This card was a CAS Favorite at Splitcoast Stampers! Thank you ladies!

Frostyville Corner and Snowflake Corner cut from white glitter card-stock. Looks like snow!

I had to make one die card to post too! : ) It’s a CAS card that would be fun to make a pack of 6 or so for a gift… for a bunch of thank you cards…notecards…invitations too! Easy to change it up, this is Version 2 for me! lol

I cut the S, from the Classic Upper Alphabet die set, in the center of a piece of Memory Box Pattern paper. Then I placed it on the NEW Venita Flourish die, centering the S and taping the card-stock in place to cut. Exact placement! Love it!

*tip* always cut the inside image first so you can position and center when you cut the surrounding shape.

Panel mat was cut with the Perfect Layers Tools…..

I’m linking up my Venita card to the NEW challenge at Addicted to CAS

Thanks for stopping by today! ‘preciate it! Hope I’ve inspired you a bit! It’s so ‘wintery’ here but I must switch gears and make some Valentines! Take care and ttul!

Stamps, Dies and Supplies I use…