Revisiting an Old Technique

I needed a challenge for my stamping yesterday since I was feeling like I was in a slump. I checked out the SUO Challenge website and found just what I needed! The challenge is to use a technique that you haven't used in a while. I had to think about that! And then I remembered an old technique that I used to demo alot but haven't used in a loooong time!


Poppin' Pastels - simple to do, and only uses Versamark Ink and Stampin' Pastels. That's it!


It was so much fun to dust off my pastels and create a card that shows off this easy technique. Thanks SUO Challenge Team for a great challenge!

The butterfly, flowers, swirl background, and the other 2 elements were all done by stamping with Versamark and then rubbing over the stamped images with pastels and a cotton ball. I only used 2 colors of Stampin' Pastels - Black and Cherry Cobbler. The pastels are not as "strong" of a color as their matching ink so it creates a softer look. 

I framed the Basic Black cardstock with the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder for some texture. Then I continued using the Big Shot to die cut the Adorning Accents Frames. I am really loving this new product! Rather than cut the flowers with scissors I punched them with the Scallop Circle Punch. That was way easier!

I wasn't going to add the Large Basic Pearl because it creates bulk on a card that will be mailed but I just can't resist pearls and rhinestones on my cards. *sigh*

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Stamps: Creative Elements

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Versamark

Other: Stampin' Pastels specifically Cherry Cobbler and Basic Black, Big Shot, Framed Tulips embossing folder, Labels Collection Framelits (Occasions Mini), Large Basic Pearl (Occasions Mini), Scallop Border Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Corner Punch

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I would like to challenge all of you to try a technique that you haven't used in a while. Or maybe it's a technique that you have been eager to try. Whatever it is - try it! It's fun!
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