Glitter and Bonbons: Basic Backgrounds IV

Thursday, August 8, 2013

IBS New Release - Masculine Tags

Hello!

Today the Design Team at Inspired By Stamping is showcasing the new stamp set "Masculine Tags" which will be released on August 10. Woohoo!

Let it not be said that masculine cards always have to be simple or few-layered. I was in the mood to put more "stuff" on this one. Heh. I began by cutting out the hexagon layer on my Silhouette Cameo using Joanna's nifty cut file that she has offered FREE with the "Hexagons" stamp set. The stamps in that set are pretty nifty too.

Here's a closer look at the hexagon cut piece. The little punch outs are useful too, though I've saved them for another day, another card.

A dry embossed layer in my favorite color red tops that, and then I used a band of sticky back canvas stamped with "Basic Backgrounds IV," which we showcased a couple of days ago (also available on the 10th).

The sentiment panel is cut with the IBS Fancy Labels 2 die, with the sentiment layer heat embossed in green around the edges.

I stamped the inside with "Basic Backgrounds IV" and also a sentiment from the recently released "Happy Occasions Sentiments."

Some brads, real and faux, and a piece of rope twine (recycled from IBS packaging) finish this card.

Thank you so much for joining me today, and I urge you to go visit the rest of the Design Team to see what they have prepared for you using these wonderful stamp sets!

Deb

Pam

A few useful bits of information...

All sets will be available for purchase on August 10th, 7 p.m. Brisbane time (5 a.m. Eastern Standard Time) in the IBS store.
Free shipping on all orders over $25 for 48 hours only -- August 10th, 7 p.m. Brisbane time to August 12th, 7 pm Brisbane time (5 a.m. Eastern Standard Time) -- coupon code is AUGFREE
All stamp sets will be offered at a 10% discount
Chance to win that day's featured stamp set(s) EVERY DAY during the release party, from July 6th - July 10th! Just leave a comment at owner Joanna Munster's blog each day for your chance to win. Each winner will be randomly selected and announced on the Winner's Page on August 12. (Only one comment per person, please)

Happy crafting!

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

IBS New Release - Basic Backgrounds IV and Guy Sentiments

Hello!

Today we are showcasing the first of our new line of Inspired By Stamping stamps which will be available for purchase August 10!

For today I made two cards to show how versatile these stamps are.

The sentiment is from "Guy Sentiments" and has been shadow stamped with a tan ink slightly darker than the cardstock. I sanded the embossed section of the base layer and ran a pair of scissors around the inked edges to give a slightly distressed appearance. For the sentiment panel I first cut the shape using a Spellbinders Label 18 die and then stamped it with Inspired By Stamping's "Fancy Label 18" stamp. This set has stamps that coordinate with every size of the die set, plus some decorative flourishes as well!

The little bits of faux washi tape were made using the IBS "Washi Tape." stamp set. It's such a versatile set! They are held together with a teensy little paper clip.

A couple of grommets and some twine complete this masculine card.

Well almost.

I finished the inside using one of the new sets (more on that one tomorrow!) and the recently released "Happy Occasions Sentiments."

My second card uses another of the "Guy Sentiments" stamps and also one from the "Basic Backgrounds IV" collection, both available on the 10th.

I embossed the base layer with stripes, stitched around the edge of the banner with real stitching and used a navy marker to apply faux stitches around the base layer. Tip: I discovered recently that real stitching on a dry embossed piece will distort it. For those who sew, think "lettuce edge." Not attractive on a guy card.

The sentiment panel was made with three layers of cardstock put through the IBS Fancy Labels 2 Die, and I sponged the white piece while it was still in the die; I then cut on my Silhouette Cameo one of the arrows from last month's new release "Arrows" and glittered it using black glitter before adhering it to the sentiment. Joanna is kind enough to include FREE cut files with many of her stamp sets!

Thank you so much for joining me today, and I urge you to go visit the rest of the Design Team to see what they have prepared for you using these wonderful stamp sets!

Pam

Deb