Hi everyone!
My Simon Says Stamp October Card Kit finally arrived Tuesday and I spent yesterday creating, taking pictures, and editing.
I love how the Simon Says Stamp Card Kits have been so technique-based lately, giving me the opportunity and motivation to try things I either haven't tried before or have struggled with in the past. Foiling is something I have had a really hard time with and yet I was able to make it work for me in a couple of different ways with this kit. Yay!
Unfortunately (but not surprisingly) this card kit is already out of stock. Fortunately I have one to give away here!
Here's the card I'm sharing today:
I used the Stream Alcohol Ink along with Blending Solution and Snow Cap Mixative on the Simon Says Stamp White Yupo Paper to create my background. I used the Distress Spritzer Tool to move the ink around. While it was drying (partly dry with some wet spots), I covered the paper with Gina K Wild Dandelion Fancy Foil, lightly rubbing over top of it. When released, the foil stuck to the areas that had still been damp, creating a beautiful marbled look.
I had planned on creating a card with an alcohol ink background where I had stamped the floral image from the Sketched Flowers Stamp Set with Alcohol Lift-Ink to lift the image off the background. The background I had created was too busy looking and the detailed florals got lost in it. Rather then throw in the towel completely, I took the stamp with the lifted ink and stamped it on another piece of Yupo Paper. Once dried, I added a sentiment from the same stamp set, matted the panel with Simon's Peacock Cardstock, and adhered it to the marbled background. I finished the card off with some Sea Breeze Nuvo Jewel Drops.
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The Simon Says Stamp October Card Kit sold for $34.99 USD + shipping. As I mentioned at the beginning of my post this kit how now sold out. If you'd like to receive future kits for $29.99 USD + shipping per month, you can SUBSCRIBE HERE. This is the best way to make sure you don't miss out!
Heidi, owner of Simon Says Stamp, has given me an extra Simon Says Stamp October Card Kit to pass on to one of you! Just leave a comment on any or all of my October Card Kit posts and I'll announce a winner Saturday September 29th.
Take care,
Sarah
I love how you got the marble look with the foil. Stunning result. This looks like a very interesting kit. Hugz
ReplyDeleteGorgeous background on this card. I also love the stamp set that comes with the kit!
ReplyDeleteLove how your card turned out, Sarah. I have been really tempted to buy this kit, but have been crazy busy with work, so I was postponing until Friday. I should have known it would sell out fast. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI missed out on this kit but I do love what you have done with it! The artfulness of this card really ups the game!
ReplyDeleteYour ability to be flexible in your creativity is awesome. Sometimes I’m too married to my first idea. Beautiful work Sarah!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fantastic kit. I have never used alcohol inks and now I am intrigued. Love your card!
ReplyDeleteI always love hearing how card creators fix their whoops! Makes me feel like I am not the only one, and I learn something new in the process! Love the stamps in this kit, and your fabulous foiling! I love using alcohol inks, too, and you have made a beautiful card using them! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOk, I've said it before, but THIS might be my favorite SSS Card kit yet! :) Lots of fun techniques, and a gorgeous stamp set with great sentiments!
ReplyDeleteI never knew you could put foil on the alcohol inks!! I just love the look. Thanks so much for sharing this technique. Your card is stunning, and I think this is one of my favourite card kits so far! Foil alcohol inks, and the flower image is just beautiful! I am so sad it is sold out!! But glad you can still get most of the supplies.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great technique! I have not tried foiling or the AI lift but will be doing both after seeing this stunning card!! One of my favorite cards ever!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. It’s great that you detailed how it came to be since there are lots of times when what we expect is not what we end up with but still lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
ReplyDeleteI've been really wanting to try the lift ink but haven't been able to. You card turned out so pretty, I love the foiled accents! TFS!
ReplyDeleteIts such an amazing kit, not surprise it sold out so quickly!! I've never tried alcohol inks but this new Alcohol lift ink might just push me over the edge to buy some. I adore your background and the re-printed image on white is stunning!!
ReplyDeleteThis kit is a great one. I seem to love everything I see featuring it!
ReplyDeleteIsn't this kit amazing? I have a total crush on it.
ReplyDeleteSo clever of you to combine an alcohol ink background with the lifting technique on one card, it looks super beautiful!!
Such a beautiful card and a great kit too 😍
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah the combination of the blue and the foils is outstanding! Such a difference is created with a simple technique. Thank you so much for showing us!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card!! So in reading the steps on how you created your card, do you not need a machine for foiling? I've never tried foiling before because I thought there was a machine involved. If that's the case, I'm all in for trying this new technique! Now I'm really hoping to win your drawing!!
ReplyDeleteHi Birgit,
DeleteTraditionally you need a machine for foiling but not for this technique! I just applied it over the alcohol ink while the ink was drying and some of it was tacky. It stuck to the tacky areas. 😊
Sarah, thanks for sharing your beautiful card. I love the gold marbling. I thought I needed a machine to use foil also, but now I am motivated to try your technique!
ReplyDeleteI love how you used this technique, your card turned out stunning. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteSarah, that is a beautiful card. I love the technique your used. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI like your card, it's both unique and pretty. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool card! Love that marbled background!
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning. Love the gold accents on your background. What an amazing card kit. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis kit has so many interesting supplies and I love how the alcohol inks and foiling look! Your card is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry I missed out on this kit. Your cards really stun. The backgrounds are so striking and I have never used alcohol inks. TFS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card... I can’t wait to try the Lift Off and foiling techniques myself. Thank you for sharing and inspiring us all!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!! It just makes you smile!
ReplyDeleteWow, I am so in love with alcohol ink border. This card is an exceptional with all these bright color and foil.with a white bright center.
ReplyDeleteThat marble look you created is stunning...so pretty with this floral image!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours with the foil and inks. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. I really like the foiling, so gorgeous. I am in love with this kit.
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