Hi and welcome to my blog! I am so happy to take part in the Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop to celebrate the new Out of this World release. If you are following along in the hop, you should have come here from the creative Keisha Charles.
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The Out of this World release is full of wonderful new and versatile stamps, stencils, dies, ink and sequins. You can find the entire Out of this World release here. If you use the code GALAXY you can get Free Tim Holtz Distress Crayons with purchase, until 25 June or while supplies last.
I made a tag, but you can also use the techniques on other types of projects.
Start by white embossing the pretty Vintage Mosaic squares on heavystock paper. I die cut my squares with Tim Holtz Stacked Squares, but you can also cut them by hand. Always be careful when using a heat gun and never touch the melted powder until it has cooled down completely.
The Out Of This World release has two sets of Pawsitively Saturated inks and I used the Yellow Sunset set for this card. Ink the squares with all the shades in the set, using ink-blending brushes.
Cover a heavystock tag with Be Creative adhesive. If you have a thicker tape or a sheet, use that instead.
Place the squares onto the tape and then sprinkle with white embossing powder. The embossing powder will act as grout. Carefully emboss.
Die cut the Little Sunflower Bloom six times from heavystock paper and ink with Cantaloupe, Sunbeam and Cappuccino.
Shape using Tim Holtz Shaping Kit.
Layer the flowers together using Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Perfect Foam tape in between the yellow flower and the disk floret. I layered two disk florets together, with a darker shade of brown at the bottom. Off-set slightly to create a shadow.
It is easy to dye ribbon with Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated ink and a great way to match your ribbon to the project. I used May Arts Wrinkled Faux Silk Ribbon.
The Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Place and Score Embellishment Wand works so well when placing out sequins.
The Vintage Mosaic squares have such nice patterns.
There might be specks of white embossing powder here and there, but don't worry about it since it just adds to the look. I didn't wait long enough after inking before doing the grout/embossing powder step and my squares were covered with embossing powder. I removed it with a soft paint brush, but some specks till remained. Use a Simon Says Stamp Antistatic brush if you want to avoid this.
Sunflowers are such happy flowers. We have a bunch growing in the garden, but no flowers yet.
Adhere the sunflowers with two layers of Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Perfect Foam Tape, for even more dimension.
Don't miss all the inspiration along the hop. There are of course prizes to be won too, and at each stop on the hop SSS is giving away a $25 coupon, randomly drawn from those who leave a comment. The winners will be posted post on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday the 28th of June.
Your next stop on the hop is Heather Ruwe. Don't miss to see the wonderful project she has created. If you get lost along the way, here are all the stops:
Your next stop on the hop is Heather Ruwe. Don't miss to see the wonderful project she has created. If you get lost along the way, here are all the stops:
Anna-Karin Evaldsson (you are here)
For more inspiration, remember to check out the Out Of This World gallery at Simon Says Stamp, and if you make something with products from the range, it is fun if you post it in the galleries too. There are galleries for all releases, and for the card kits, full of inspiration.
This is the second Out Of This World blog hop, don't miss blog hop number day number 2, which is tomorrow.
This is the second Out Of This World blog hop, don't miss blog hop number day number 2, which is tomorrow.
THIS IS MY FAVE SO FAR
ReplyDeleteThe tiles make the perfect background for these gorgeous sunflowers.
ReplyDeleteThose mosaic stamps are calling my name! Gorgeous tag :)
ReplyDeleteSo cheerful and fun!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Love the background and these gorgeous sunflowers! This is sure to brighten any day!
ReplyDeleteI so adore this. The oranges and yellows... The addition of the sunflowers ... BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful tag. I like that you actually shaped the sunflowers so they became 3 dimensional. Very creative
ReplyDeleteI love this! Especially the dimensions from the flowers! And the colors are great too!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I love this bright and cheerful tag! The colors are so beautiful and I love how the mosaic stamps look!
ReplyDeleteFabulous project! I love the cheerful colors and cute dimensional sunflowers.
ReplyDeleteAwesome tag! Thanks for sharing how you created this!
ReplyDeleteI love making tags, but I am always looking for new ideas for their use. Your example here is EXCEPTIONAL!! THANKS!!
ReplyDeleteAnna-Karin, this is so cool! I love the 'tiles' and the 'grout' background. An amazing work of art!
ReplyDeleteTerrific tag! Love this technique with the 'grout' and will be trying/playing with it. Thanks for a great idea from a terrific new release! P.S. Also love the sunflowers now on my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you used the Mosaics and the Sunflowers. The Mosaics is mainly what I wanted to see. Love them a lot now. Great idea on the sunflowers. Your tag is grand. I'll take that as a prize any day. [Bunny]
ReplyDeleteAm partial to sunflowers and this tag is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors, love how bright and fun this tag is. The tiles are the perfect choice.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea about dying ribbon to match your project!! I just ordered the sunflower die, so I can't wait to use it on a similar project.
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ReplyDeleteI'm delighted to see the Mosaic Squares used and I love the yellows/oranges you used. So cheerful and pretty! I might have to get those square now.... hard to say "no" to anything in this release ---- it's all gorgeous stuff! Thanks for sharing your talent!
Lori S in PA (USA)
This is UNREAL! I love the texture the colors and sunflowers!
ReplyDeleteAmaZinG card!
ReplyDeleteso sunny and cheerful! I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so festive!
ReplyDeleteLove the design, such an awesome tag!
ReplyDeleteI love the dimension that you added to the sunflowers. Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteamazing looking project - pure eye candy - thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteFantastic tag! I love the colours and the sunflower!
ReplyDeleteGreat design and this yellow is so cheery! Love this inspiration. What a great release.
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought to use sunflowers with the tiles. Just so happy looking. Love it.
ReplyDeleteThat tag is just so cheerful!
ReplyDeleteI love your tag it's so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag!!!!! I bought the mosaic set right away!!
ReplyDeleteLove your tag! The colors and design are awesome.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see the mosaic stamps on a card! Very pretty and your sunflowers are stunning!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Your tag is gorgeous. I love how bright these colors are together. ❤
ReplyDeleteThis is really impressive. I just love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the designs and colors on your tag! The sunflowers are awesome!
ReplyDeleteCard is so bright and cheerful. Love the dimension of flowers
ReplyDeleteI love the tag! Bright and cheerful! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove those sunflowers!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag! Love this!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing Tag. Love the mosiac tiles and the way you even dyed the ribbon to match the whole thing. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe use of the shaping kit makes your flowers so realistic! The look like I could reach out and touch them. I also love that you made a tag rather than a card. I forget to think outside the box sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI don't make many tags, but the Vintage Mosaics stamps are perfect for them! I love your tag!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and the tiles.
ReplyDeleteLove that idea for a tag!
ReplyDeleteLovely tag - so bright and cheerful ! The combination of the orange and yellow really make the flowers pop. Love the sunflowers and the new ink colours in this release. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch bright and happy colors! Lovely tag!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! That detail is just incredible!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea. I love that tag. The design, the colors! So unique.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag! Love that you paired the tiles with the sunflowers, perfect combo! Love the yellows and oranges as well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteWow. So many ide to try. I love the "grout"! I didn't know you you dye ribbon with SSS ink.
ReplyDeletelove what you did with this set! So cool!
ReplyDeleteLove the texture and the colors!
ReplyDeleteWow! What cool techniques you used. I love all the dimension. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWooooow! That looks absolutely amazing! Thanks so much for your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove this card! so lovely
ReplyDeleteI love those tiles, and they make a fabulous background! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful tag. I love the bright colors.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the dimension you added to these gorgeous sunflowers!
ReplyDeleteWow, I LOVE this tag! I love the colors and the tiles so much!
ReplyDeleteNice layers and pattern use for the tag.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project! Yellow is such a happy color.
ReplyDeleteSunny oranges and yellows and even dyeing the ribbon. Let the sun shine in.
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