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 |
So lovely, thanks for sharing such a beautiful technique! I love the new release!
I love this technique!
Beautiful cards, love your technique
Yana I love your videos!
Wow what gorgeous cards!
Oh wow, you make beautiful cards Miss Yana!
So pretty!
Beautiful cards!! Love this technique and the Nuevo Glaze!!
Gorgeous cards! Does coloring over or around embossing powder damage your tips?
very cute, thanks for sharing
It’s nice meeting you, Yana! I enjoyed seeing the beautiful designs you created with the beautiful new SSS releases! I’m amazed at the depth perception you achieved through the colors you used. Your design turned out lovely and delicate! I WILL be following you from now on! Thanks!
Beautiful. thank you!
I loved the video from yesterday and though it’s easy to apply the idea of the technique to what you did today- I missed seeing a video again! Love these color combinations. beautiful!
I loved the video from yesterday and though it’s easy to apply the idea of the technique to what you did today- I missed seeing a video again! I really like these color combinations!
Yana, your cards are out of this world! They look absolutely amazing! I’m itching to try out those kaleidoscope stamps with your technique, thank you so much for inspiration!
Eye catching cards, Yana! Beautiful background stamp to use for this technique. I subscribe to your YouTube channel & always enjoy your work. Thanks for the ideas & techniques.
Wow! your cards are gorgeous!!!You make it look so easy. I love that you embossed the stamp and I love the touch of the Nuvo Glaze!
Lovely cards! Thank you.
Such a true sentiment on a true work of art!
Love all your cards. Just beautiful. Great release.
I like the card you made very much with the leaves background stamp
Beautiful cards. I will certainly be trying this technique. Thank you for the informational video.
I did saw your gorgeous card on Yippee from Yana video yesterday and loved the colours, but the new ones you made are also so awsome!
Normally I wouldn’t do such a busy design but you made it look so beautiful and easy that I might have to try it. Thank you!
The colors, on the cards, are beautiful. I would love to try this process.
Your work (talent) is so inspirational!
Gorgeous cards and colors! Thanks for the inspiration!
Background stamps have never been my thing but after seeing your cards this is a Must Have!!! Thank you for sharing your talents to help inspire us
More amazing work, Yana! Thank you for mentioning that at the beginning of your post that if you’re not planning on shopping, there’s still a lot of fun and inspiration!
Last year I went crazy as it was my first Stamptember, but this year I have to be a little more cautious with my budget. But, I won’t let that stop me from not having a fun.
I love this technique. Can’t wait to try it
Great technique. Love the BG version!
Very effective and very elegant.
Absolutely stunning cards – I cannot wait to watch the videos!
The combination of heat embossing and coloring creates a stunning card! Thank you for sharing this technique!
Beautiful cards – I love the subtle look of the glaze! Thank you for sharing!
So cool. I’ve never heard of that Nuvo Glaze, but love the effect. Can’t wait to try it out.
Love all the color and the dimension you get with this large stamp!! Love Love Love!
Beautiful card!
Yana, just beautiful!
Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!
Fabulous technique. I love the stamp you used.
Wow, cool cards, I have got to get some Nuvo Glaze. Awesome results
I love these backgrounds! I’m always looking for simple ways to make detailed backgrounds. Thanks for the clever ideas!
Very different technique. Love the results.
Wow, awesome technique, really want to try this. Loving the new background stamps, and the You Got This sentiment set.
Beautiful card. Thanks for a chance to win,
Smiles Terry
Love your kaleidoscope cards!
This coloring on vellum creates a stunning effect! I love it!
Beautiful, Yana!
love Copic Markers … GREAT CARD!
Loving the teal background!