I think of this as the technique that keeps on giving. In my post from 29 May, I showed you some thank you cards that I made using a background effect created by drops of re-inker in shaving form.
Well, while I was playing with the shaving foam, I thought I might as well create as much as possible to make the most of the supplies used and here are some of the projects I came up with. 
And dare I say it, I have plenty more so there may be more in the future. It’s worth noting that while I say there are more, the technique gives you a different result every time.
For this first project I have just adhered onto a Dapper Denim cardbase and topped it with a stamped image from the Beautiful You stamp set, die cut using the Layer Ovals framelits, and the Silver Foil Trim is die cut using the Flourishing Phrases thinlits. Given the detail in the back ground I feel a simple topper is all that is required.
To colour the image, I used Stampin’ Up! Watercolour Pencils for her skin however the pencils didn’t have just the right colour for her dress. So in this instance I used a blender pen to pick up ink colour from a Dapper Denim Stamp pad and applied it to the image.
Being someone who is known for being a little frugal with supplies you may notice I have used a narrow off cut to decorate the edge of the insert just to tie it all together.
Happy stamping!
Christine
If you live in New Zealand all supplies used to create these projects can be purchased HERE.
Supplies used:–
Stamp set: Beautiful You
Thinlits/Framelits: Layer Ovals
Cardstock: Whisper White, Night of Navy, Silver Foil
Ink: Dapper Denim, Pool Party
Miscellaneous: Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Big Shot, Shaving Form
Non Stampin’ Up! Supplies: Shaving Foam
One of my favourite suites from the new 2017/18 Annual Catalogue is the Colour Theory Suite. I have looked at it longingly in the catalogue for some time. At this point I only have the stamp set, Colourful Seasons but do plan to purchase the matching Seasonal Layers thinlit dies and the Colour Theory DSP when I am able.
Looking at the Colourful Seasons stamp set it is clearly designed to cover the various seasons throughout the year – snow flakes, spring blossoms, deck chairs, cocktail beverages and autumn leaves. The autumn leave got me thinking about the changing colours of the leaves …. You never know where the inspiration may strike.
Quick, easy and inexpensive way to make a number of cards. For the swap event, I needed to make 22 cards all the same…. this was one of the quickest swaps I have made for a long time. I am looking forward to creating more projects with the other stamps in the set along with the matching thinlits.
For my May thank you cards I thought I’d have a go at the Shaving foam technique.
direction before laying pieces of cardstock onto the surface. Press down gently and the lift and wipe dry with a paper towel. Leave it to dry for while, then use as you wish.
For the card itself I have cut the shaving foam background using the Stitched framelit dies and mounted onto a Night of Navy card base. I then added a butterfly from the Bold Butterfly and Butterfly Thinlits dies using Silver Foil card stock and Vellum topped with Rhinestone Basic Jewels.
When I first saw the Mixed Borders stamp set in the catalogue I didn’t really give it a second thought. However I was at a Stampin’ Up! event and saw it demonstrated only to discover that the various stamps are designed to work together at part of a two-step stamp technique plus mix and match greetings.
This is one of my favourite all time dies and will really miss it once it’s gone (30 May 2017). I have seen so many fabulous gift boxes made using the Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits, everything from Minions, Santas, Chickens, Dogs, even Star Wars Storm Troopers, you name, you can do it.
I love the rich colours and the co-ordinating paper and ink. It take the guess work out of it. Finishing of with just that little bit of bling.
I cas’d this project from 
The body is created using the body for the Owl Builder punch but with the pointy ears trimmed off. The ‘arms’ (or are they paws?) are cut from a second body using the feet for the hands and cutting into the body to create ‘arms’.
I am fortunate enough to not only be an Independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, but also am part of the Creative Inker’s group. This is a group of very supportive and social women with similar interests. We get together on a regular basis at a number of different occasions such as Team Training, Stamp Camp, Extravaganzas and On Stage Events.
Happy stamping!
Today’s card I made quite some time ago but thought I’d share it with you as it is a good example (in my opinion) of the floating watercolour technique. Plus it just happens to be a pretty card suitable for many occasions.
Once the image is thoroughly dry, I have fussy cut it out and using dimensionals, adhered onto a Whisper White card stock which has been stamped with Timeless Textures and Smokey Slate, and mounted onto a Smokey Slate card base.
Today’s cards uses Bermuda Bay (one of my favourite colours) cardstock, Inkpad and ribbon….. oh the joy of having colour co-ordinating products. You never need worry about matching components of projects again.