STAMPtember is officially here and it’s time to celebrate! I’ve said this in the past and I’ll say it over and over again – STAMPtember is my favorite time of the year in the stamping community. I love to see all the various stamp manufacturers come together and unite during the month of September at Simon Says Stamp store and blog.
This is going to be the 4th STAMPtember for me and it’s bound to be filled with loads of creative inspiration! I know one can feel overwhelmed to see so many new products so if you are not planning to do any shopping – do stick around for numerous videos, tutorials, and just plain good fun!
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CARD DETAILS -YOU MAY NOT BE THERE YET
I have two cards to share with you today using the new Kaleidoscope Leaves background stamp. If you’ve seen my post from yesterday and watched the video tutorial you know I mentioned I’ll be sharing more examples featuring kaleidoscope coloring. If you haven’t, here’s a link to my yesterday’s post and I’m sharing that video below, too.
The idea behind these two cards today is very simple – heat emboss the background, color it using one or two (or more if you prefer) colors of markers and coat some of the non-colored shapes with Nuvo Glaze (or Glossy Accents). Stay tuned as I’ll be sharing more ways to color these later during the month.
I started working on this card by heat embossing Kaleidoscope Leaves background in Gold embossing powder onto white cardstock. Next, I used a single C3 Copic marker and colored in a portion of the background taking care to leave some (identical) shapes free from coloring.
I trimmed my background to 4 x 5 1/4″ and foam mounted onto an A2 card base. I also heat embossed a sentiment from the new You Got This stamp set in same Gold embossing powder, trimmed it into a strip and foam mounted onto my background.
Finally, I used Nuvo Glaze and coated some of the white noncolored shapes to create a raised dimensional effect.
CARD DETAILS – HOPE IS STRONGER THAN FEAR
Here’s another card example using this technique. Same background stamp, but different color embossing powder – Antique Gold and 2 colors of markers this time (BG15 and BG11). The sentiment, Hope Is Stronger Than Fear also comes from the You Got This stamp set.
A few more detailed shots:
Have you ever tried this look before? You don’t have to use Nuvo Glaze for this, Glossy Accents from Ranger and Dimensional Magic from Plaid also work great for this technique.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
Here’s a video tutorial from yesterday showing this technique with a similar, but previously released product – Kaleidoscope Background. Watch it below or on my Youtube channel.
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HOP ALONG WITH US!
The next stop on this hop is Kay Miller. You can also start over at Simon Says Stamp Blog.
GIVEAWAY! (NOW CLOSED)
Simon is giving away a $50 coupon to every stop on the hop from blog comment section – this is double what they usually do for blog hops because STAMPtember® is special! Comment below for your chance to win!
Winners will be chosen over the weekend and will be posted on Simon Says Stamp store blog on Tuesday.
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
 Simon Says Stamp Kaleidoscope Leaves Background Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps You Got This Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder PW100 Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Antique Gold Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun PW200 Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Crystal Glaze Nuvo Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 ScraPerfect Crafting Pouch Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker BG15 Aqua Blue Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker BG11 Moon White Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker C3 Cool Gray Grey Shop at: SSS |
 Scor-tape 2 1/2 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS |
 White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12 Shop at: SSS |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS |
I adore what you’ve done with these cards. The colors are lucious together.
Beautiful card. I am signing up for your newsletter too!
These backgrounds are fantastic!
What a beautiful release. I love Stamptember. This cards are gorgeous. Thanks for the bloghop. Kiss from Belgium
Great cards Yana!
This cards its lovely,I love coloring background.
Your cards are beautiful and very elegant. I love the simple sentiments. I am going to want to try this technique on some Christmas cards but I love the autumn colors of embossing powder you are using.
Wow. the cards are so beautiful. Love the Kaleidoscope stamp.
Your card was beautiful
Such beautiful cards!
Gorgeous card, those colors are amazing!
I LOVE your color choices for these cards. Very classy, indeed!
Absolutely stunning!!!!!!!!!!
Great creations! thanks for the giveaway!
Stunning Cards!
Love how you made the background the foreground
Beautiful card, very elegant.
Your inspiration is amazing. Background stamps are amazing. I love this bloghop ❤️
When you create a background this awesome looking it actually becomes the foreground! !
This card is so elegant. This background stamp is on my wish list.
So pretty! I love this technique and can’t wait to try it.
Love this technique! Can’t wait to try!,
I love your work. It’s beautiful and inspirational!
WOW, this is gorgeous!
Love your ideas!
Fabulous backgrounds.
I totally loved what you did here. So cool looking.
Lovely card. This is an awesome release. tfs
Elegant looking cards!
Gorgeous work! I need those backgrounds now!
Amazing how the glossy accents makes it look like you added another layer of paper. Thanks.
I may have to place another order.
really cool technique!
Yana, these are amazing cards, I have never though of using Background stamps as focal points. Thank you for the idea.
Great technique and a new way to use background stamp
pretty card.. love your creativity on using background stamp
Outstanding color design, Yana! I love the gold embossing, too. Such a sweet combination of soft green colors – I love the striking white you left behind. Thank you for always inspiring us! ♥
These look great! Thanks for sharing!
very beautiful
I think you’re so talented! Love your cards!
It”s a very beautiful card and background …Bravo!
All are so stunning, tough to choose which one is my favorite, love your talent!
Your cards are gorgeous! What a fun technique, thanks for the video tutorial.
This is absolutely gorgeous! Love the texture created by the embossing + nuvo glaze, it’s so unique and opens up so many possibilities! Thanks for the inspiration ^_^
Wow, amazing coloring 😀
Gorgeous cards. Absolutely beautiful!
Absolutely stunning!
Wow, the cards are beautiful, (that background stamp is amazing!), but I think my favourite parts are the amazing sentiments!! Love those!
Your cards are very elegant
Wow you made some stunning cards