Spellbinders August Large Die Kit of the Month

There isn't much better than getting new dies to play with, is there? Yes, I am a stamper, but there is something about using a die to cut a piece of paper that gets my creative juices flowing! The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to dies. Today I am sharing the Spellbinders August Large Die Kit of the Month. Spellbinders has fantastic options for their different kid clubs. If you love new products and especially new dies delivered to your door each month, visit their website for more information. You can find a link by clicking the names or by using the list at the bottom of this post.

How pretty is this image?! A flower and vines? Perfection! This intricate image can truly stand up on its own on a card. It really is a stunning focal point.

To help accentuate this gorgeous image, I created a background using my Color Block Stencils. The top was inked though the stencil. The rest of the layers were created by masking beyond the first line. I love the look! Its modern, elegant, timeless, and makes that die cut floral pop even more!

After die cutting the floral image from watercolor paper, I applied gold watercolor to the image. I used a smaller amount of water than normal because I wanted a more solid coverage. I also applied two coats of color, to cover up any white spots showing through.

The image was adhered with foam to more lift and life. A few sequins were also added for sparkle. I am obsessed with this color palette for fall, so yes, my next card is also the same colors. Why not go with what works, :D

When I get a new set of dies, I cut the image out several times. It allows me to move it, rearrange it, layer it, cut it, whatever to it. By doing that, I see what the die can do on a card. While playing around with more watercolored floral images, I saw that they came together, almost like a wreath.

I masked the background with Spellbinders Classic Ovals and inked in the same colors as above. Two floral images where adhered with foam, and again, those sequins in the perfect palette were added. I love the sequin in the center of the large flower, don't you?

I finished this elegant card of with a sentiment from my With All My Heart stamp set. It seemed like a wedding or anniversary card to me. So much warmth and rich color!

Speaking of anniversaries, today is our 19th wedding anniversary! Wow! Time does fly. But I can say, without a doubt, that I love my husband a little more each day. Its been a wonderful life so far! Looking back, its a beautiful thing to see our story unfold, and to see how God has held us and led us all these years. Here is to many more adventures together!

Sincerely Yours,

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thinking of you - trendy and fast card with Color Blocks Stencils

I have been having more fun exploring all the possibilities with my new stencils from Papertrey Ink called Color Block Stencils. This set of 5 stencils allows you to create trendy color-blocked backgrounds for your cards instantly. OR you can use them to mix and match and create something unique like this card here!

Instead of laying the stencil over the A2 sized piece of cardstock in the basic way, I started at the top and alternated between the two images on the stencil, using the edge of the card stock as my guide. 

One thing I did need to be careful of was making sure that I cleaned the stencil between ink colors. That also included changing my foam ink applicator between ink colors as well.

 Within a few minutes I had a complete card! Being able to make a card quickly is ideal for me and our busy lives. Handmade, hearfelt, but quick. Yes!

Each of these stencils has a million possiblities! To see a series of quick videos, visit my Instagram page @kimberlystamps. You can access my page quickly by clicking on the image to the right on my blog border. Once there, click into my stories and look for Sincerely Yours. You will be amazed at the innovation in these stencils! I could not love them more! 

What have you been creating with Color Block Stencils? Share with me via email or tag me on social media, I would LOVE to see! :D

 Sincerely Yours,

New Sincerely Yours - Color Blocks Stencils and Bold Basics Stamp Set

Hello everyone! Its a fun Saturday surprise from Papertrey Ink and my line, Sincerely Yours! As part of the Summer Perks Promotion, I have 2 new products being released this morning! 

Color Block Stencils and Bold Basics Stamp Set are two products that have been in my head for so long, and to see them come to life is amazing! I cannot wait to see what you create!

Check out the video below to get a better look at Color Block Stencils and Bold Basics Stamp set. I have a few tips and tricks to share, but those peeks are just the beginning of the possibilities!

The idea behind Color Blocks is color blocking. You know, that bright, fun look from the 80's. But with the right color combinations, this look can create some incredibly elegant cards that have the look of high-end stationery.

For this first card, I inked through the stencils with a pale pink ink. Then added a stamped image through the stencil. 

This looks complicated, but its not. The Color Block stencils are designed to lay perfectly over the top of an A2 piece of cardstock. Place your cardstock down, layer the stencil over the top, and ink through with your favorite colors.

Supplies Hello Friend Card:

While the first card had lots of embellishments, this bright Happy Birthday card was made purely with Color Blocks and Bold Basics. I can see sending this to teen or college-aged girls. Its so fun!

To make this background, I combined two of the Color Block stencils. Inking them each separately. The elements in all the stencils can be mixed and matched to create some fun backgrounds. 

The striped image from Bold Basics was stamped and heat embossed in white powder. The sentiment is also from Bold Basics and looks full of energy stamped on the slant of the background. I found my MISTI to be very helpful when lining up the sentiment this way.

Supplies Happy Birthday Pink Card:

Don't tell the other cards, but this one might be my favorite! I found an ad on Pinterest the other night that had this layout. I grabbed my supplies and created this awesome card. Perfect for any boys or men in your life. It would be really great in their favorite sports teams' colors!

Don't forget about the envelopes when making cards. Color Blocks makes it easy to add pizazz to your envelopes too! 

Supplies Happy Birthday Blue Card:

This card highlights another fun feature of Color Blocks, the ability to flip, turn, reverse, or whatever with your stencils!

I began by placing my stencil down and applying the green ink. I flipped it over and inked through with pink and black. How cool is that? The part I love the most is the mix of the ink colors where the images intersect.

For a bit of shine, I added a line of gold gilding. It was created easily with Scor Tape. I applied two strips of the tape along the green edges, removed the backing, and applied gilding flakes over the top. I burnished the flakes into the adhesive with a small brush and a circular motion. Easy peasy and so elegant!

Supplies Thinking of You Card:

Flat, mail-able, and classy. Could there be anything better in a card?

This card started with the diamond image in Bold  Basics being stamped on the card. (Notice how the sentiment fits inside? All the sentiments in the set fit inside!)

Using only the very tip of one of the triangles in Bold Basics, I lined up the edge of the stencil with the outline of the diamond image and inked. Eeee! So many possiblities!

Supplies Thank You Diamonds Card:

More stamps and sentiments, all combining to make a truly lovely card.

I am fairly certain that you cannot go wrong with any way you put Bold Basics and Color Blocks together!

Both products are basic building blocks that have impact on their own, but look at what happens when you add in other elements? The card went from wow to WOWEE!

Supplies You Are The Best Card:

If you are still here, this card is for you. Thank you. Thank you from the very bottom of my heart!

I know that you will love making cards with these new and innovative products! And I cannot wait to see how creative you get. Be sure and tag me, or email me, or whatever when you make a card. It would mean the world!

Thank you for being so supportive as I have embarked on this new journey. Its hard to believe, but its been one year since I started designing products. What a challenge! What a thrill! I have learned so much and continue to learn every day. Thank you for being my cheerleaders. Thank you to the team at Papertrey who constantly help and answer questions and provide amazing insight. I am one lucky lady. Have fun shopping and have fun creating!

Supplies Thank You Flower Card:

Sincerely Yours,

P.S. As this posts, I am in Minnesota in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area on vacation with my family. I will pop in on social media, as I can find wi-fi. When I get back, I am planning on sharing video tutorials with you with more about these fun new products. Happy 4th of July everyone! :D

7 unique way to use a stencil for card making - Video Tutorial

One stencil, that is all it took to create these 7 unique and different cards. Pretty amazing what you can create with one awesome tool like a stencil! I fell in love with the Art Stencil Floral from Gina K Designs and I had more fun playing with it! So, I made a video tutorial for you on all the techniques I used. Each card has its own section in the video that is quick and short, but hopefully inspires you to give a few of these cool looks a try! 

For those who would like to watch this video in HD, or for those who are reading this via a reader or an email, please click here: 7 Unique Ways to Use a Stencil for Card Making

First up, color pencil. This one doesn't need much explaining, Simply color and add details!

This card above is embossing with highlights from wax paste! 

Gold foiling on clear transparencies? How elegant is this?! Special products from Therm O Web create this amazing look! All the supplies used are listed below.

Light modeling paste and the fabulous new ink colors from Gina K Designs. So easy, and so much pop! After adding the ink, I trimmed the image away from the cardstock it was upon for even more impact.

Copper metallic paste on navy blue paper. Stunning! And easy! Look at all the texture it creates.

The two-tone watercolor technique makes another appearance. Of course this could be done with basic watercolors as well, but why not add a twist for even more beauty?!

And finally, the basic inking technique. Nothing wrong with good, old-fashioned, perfection on a card! I hope you enjoy the video and reference for ideas for the next time you grab a stencil and start creating a card!

Sincerely Yours,