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 |
Great inspiration!
Beautiful cards! I would love to win!!
What a beautiful technique. I can’t wait to try this one. Great for Diwali!
Love the background stamp. Awesome work. I’m loving the new collection. I’m so in love with the You Got This stamp set. It’s the perfect sentiments of hope, strength and confidence.
These two cards are gorgeous Yana and love the colours you have used which are beautiful and dramatically alter the look of the finished card. x
Oh what lovely cards…I love that background stamp. You did a great job!
Very creative way to use the Nuovo drops!! Thanks for sharing!!
Oh, my. I love that background stamp. It looks so versatile. And I love what you did with the embossing technique.
Lovely cards!! Thank you for sharing, what a great job you’ve done!
That is amazing! The background looks like a fancy printed paper, must have taken a long time to do!
These cards are beautiful! What a unique use of background stamp. Thanks for sharing!
Very pretty cards! I love this release!
Very pretty cards! I love this release! I really like the turquoise and cold together.
Just Beautiful! Love the technique
Gorgeous patterned cards- now I want this stamp too! 🙂
Gorgeous backgrounds!
I love looking for ways to use my markers and embossing colors. Thanks for the inspiration!
It is so gorgeous how you pick out the details in that pattern.
Your cards are beautiful! I really loved your background. It is so elegant! Thank you so much for sharing your technique and inspiration!
Thank you for the beautiful cards!
This kaleidoscope stamp is one of my favorites and you have colored it so beautifully! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration 🙂
Your work is top notch!
Your detailed backgrounds are so pretty and I love the sentiments!
absolutely gorgeous cards ~
that is amazing!
Wow. Just wow! Those backgrounds are so delicate and intricate! Thank you so much for sharing!
Beautiful! Oh my I have to try!
the gold embossing really accents the base stamp…especially with the pale blue!
Wow! How beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!
Wonderful technique and stamps!
I love those background stamps!
Beautiful cards ! I love that technique, it’s look like very luxury paper or textile !
So glad it’s finally STAMPtember! You are so talented, Yana. I love your work!
The cold embossing on your cards are fantastic! Love them so much!
Stunning cards and the colors are beautiful
wow so awesome!
Such beautiful cards – they look like some kind of exquisite wallpaper on the wall of a mansion! Gorgeous, Yana!
Yana your card (and this technique) could not be more beautiful. I am bowled over by your talent!
Subtle and sophisticated, but also fun. What a brat look! Thanks for sharing your creativity.
What an awesome technique! It’s amazing. Love the colors you used and the glossy finishing
Your cards are beautiful. Thak you for sharing with us. This new background stamp has just become my favorite.
Beautiful card!
Very cool background you always do such beautiful cards
Such beautiful cards, Yana! Thanks for sharing.
I love the idea of embossing a background stamp then coloring it in. Definitely something I’m going to have to try with my watercolors!
These cards are gorgeous and I love the card Hope is stronger than Fear.
Beautiful cards! Love that gold embossing powder. Thanks for sharing on this great blog hop!!
Gorgeous stunning cards!! Love the dimension you created!!
I really need to get some background stamps so I can make beautiful cards like these. Thank you for the inspiration!
Love the beautiful coloring on the cards with the glossy accents!