Saturday, August 31, 2019

Faux Verdigris Technique + Stamptember Giveaway!

Happy Stamptember y'all!!

This month is always so fun, because Simon Says Stamp has new surprises each day during the month. Some are collaborations with other stamp companies, some are little bonuses for people shopping - lots of Easter Eggs to find all over the site. It's all focused around our love for stamps - clear stamps, cling stamps, wood stamps - all of it. The images that find their way into our hearts and onto our cards. The ones that make us wow, ahhh or laugh.

It amazes me that I've been stamping for many, many more decades than I care to admit - since the age of 15, and that I still turn into a squealy three year old when I see something new and fetching.

I guess that's why people tend to stick with stamping as long as they do. Most of my stamping friends have been stamping with me for 20 years this year - that's a long time to be passionate about an art form.

If you've met Heidi, the owner, then you know that that absolutely irrepressible enthusiasm she has is infectious in the best possible way - she's truly like the rest of us about new things - like a kid at Christmas. Her collaborations with people throughout this fun month were really an industry first when she launched Stamptember, and has changed the community in so many positive ways. I personally have seen her uplifting and kind support of brand new stamp companies, and how that support has transformed those businesses. I can't tell you how exciting it is when you're starting out to find out that Simon Says Stamp will be carrying your product. I've seen the thrill of that moment for people, and their growing success as a result many times over the past few years. Really inspiring to watch.

So I'm very grateful to Simon Says Stamp for Stamptember - I look forward to this month every year, and eagerly anticipate all the new goodies. Since September is still in the dead of summer here, it's fun to have lots to create with in the air conditioned happy space of my studio.

So tonight, there's tons of new stuff for us all to enjoy. One of the things you'll see is this incredible, large floral heart. Y'all know how I love images that cover a card, and this one fits that bill. It also is made up of a combination of images that are silhouette, zentangle detailed and open for coloring so I can't wait to see what people do with it.

But I accidentally found a way to make this image look like Verdigris. It's actually just a crazy illusion from some simple ink layering, but it's pretty magic. I have the video for you below.

 The set comes with four scripty, large sentiments and one non-script sentiment, perfect for embossing, as I've done here. I used my fave embossing ink (it has a firm, not squishy pad, and is loaded with ink,) as well as Gold Rush embossing powder. This is an easily duplicatable card, so if you make cards for nursing homes, or want some beautiful and quick Valentine's Day or wedding/anniversary cards - give it a try.
I can't get over how it really takes on that verdigris color, which is nothing like either of the ink colors I used - Acorn & Peacock Feathers

So here's the video, and then come back after you watch - because I'm giving away this stamp set to one lucky person so instructions to enter are below! 








So do you want to win the stamp set I used today?

Just tell me in your comment on my post what your absolute favorite color of ink is - any brand!

Then click here to shop the first day of Stamptember! I'll be back tomorrow with some more inspiration from the things you'll see there!

Loveyameanitbye.

49 comments:

  1. This is so cool! I am definitely going to try this. Thank you do much for the opportunity to win this amazing stamp set. I love your videos btw.

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    1. I forgot to tell you my favorite ink color is yellow.

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  2. Peacock Feathers is my favourite colour ... followed closely by Cracked Pistachio which would be great with this technique too. Thanks for sharing. x

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  3. Mermaid Lagoon and Peacock Feathers distress inks are my favorite! I need to try this fun technique!

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  4. My favorite ink in Gina K Jet black amalgam ink. So versatile!

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  5. it just looks amazing Lydia....what a great stamp in this wonderful release.
    My fav ink colour is Peacock Feathers Distress....love it, but then we both have a love affair with blues.
    x Karen

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  6. Simply stunning! I love Faded Denim Distress Oxide!!

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  7. That card is beautiful! What a fun, easy technique - and a gorgeous stamp! Choosing a favorite ink is hard - and it changes. Right now, I guess I'd say one of my favorites is Stampin' Up!'s Pool Party - I love the greenish blues.

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  8. Love this technique! Beautiful card. My favorite ink color is Iced Spruce ( Distress Oxide).

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  9. Thank you for the great quick video ! Love your card - great colors and the stamp set is awesome ! I love fall colors - so I have loved SU Cajun Craze for a long long time and fall is the best time to use it with leaves and trees and grasses.

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  10. Gorgeous card! Beautiful colors and wonderful clean design. My current favorite color is Gina K Sweet Corn.

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  11. I love this!! My favorite ink color is Peacock feathers 💙

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  12. Beautiful and yet so simple to make. You are right, not possible without a Misti.

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  13. So beautiful, yet easy to make. You are right, couldn't be done without a Misti. If someone took away my Misti. they might as well cut off my right arm :)

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  14. Versafine Clair Warm Breeze is my favorite ink color. Thanks for the look at your beautiful card! I love the vintage look of you happy inking accident!

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  15. I love that set! One ink color? For right now I’ll go with Blueprint Sketch Distress Ink. Thanks Lydia!
    Maria Willis

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  16. I love this stamp and what you did with it. So I just had to buy it. My favorite inks are multiple blue inks but my current fav is My Favorite Things Tropical Teal.

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  18. That is too cool! My favorite stamp color is Midnight Blue by Staz-On or Memento.

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  19. I'm going with Highland Heather. What a beautiful result with that stamp! Simon really knocked it out of the park with this release!

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  20. Just beautiful, Lydia! What a great stamp set! It's so hard to chose a favorite... but I'm really loving Bundled Sage Oxide at the moment.

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  21. What a fun technique to discover. My favorite color of ink has to be Distress Ink in Peacock Feathers, as I find myself grabbing it, no matter what other colors I’m playing with. This is a lovely stamp, so good luck to everyone who covets it.

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  22. Beautiful card Lydia! My favorite ink color? Well I have 2, Their both Distress oxides and are Peacock Feathers & Wilted Violet.

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  23. So pretty! I guess my favorite ink color is blue print sketch. Use it a lot!

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  24. Love your accidental verdigris technique! My favorite color of ink is DOX Abandoned Coral because I find it plays well with almost everything and looks good on dark, kraft and white CS.

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  25. Favorite color is worn lipstick distress oxide!

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  26. The stamp makes a beautiful card.
    Love all of the flowers in the heart.
    My favorite color is blue - any shade.
    I use a lot of Stampin' Up inks but
    has no qualms about using other companies
    if they have a better shade for what I'm
    doing. thanks. Happy Holiday
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  27. Peacock Feathers is my favorite Distress Ink, a close second is Blackberry Bliss by Stampin' Up!

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  28. Oh my goodness you are right!! Love how this color combo turned out. My fav color is aqua so Papertrey In Aqua Mist is prob my favorite color. So generous of you to give this stamp away.

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  29. Beautiful card. I have favorite ink pads for different purposes. VersaFine Claire is my go-to ink for crisp outline images. My favorite color is TH Peacock Feathers. I guess it's good that I own so many ink pads because I have many choices.

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  30. My favorite color is red but the blueprint sketch distress oxide blueprint does the most amazing things. That's my favorite ink!

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  31. One favorite color?! I have to go with Blueprint Sketch Oxide ink. Stunning! Love your faux verdigris!

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  32. So, I learned a new word - Verdigris (lol) and a new technique. Looked up the word - well, huh. Now to play with my favourite, Peacock feathers too!

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  33. What a cool Faux Verdigris technique and what a gorgeous card!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win the amazing stamp set. Most of my inks are from Stampin Up, so my fave all time color is Almost Amethyst, now retired. I painted my first craft room with that color! Thanks again and God bless!

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  34. Salty Ocean ... I would love to try your technique with a nautical stamp.

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  35. I love this technique and this card. Your videos are always so easy to understand and follow. I'm going to try this today.
    My favorite color of ink is the peacock feathers. It is so vibrant and makes project look stunning like this card. Thank you for sharing and an opportunity to win this cool stamp set.

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  36. My favorite ink is Versafine Onyx Black.

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  37. Cool technique!! How do you pick just ONE? Peacock Feathers still runs toward the top for me!

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  38. Beautiful card and great technique! My colors are in the blue/violet range so anything Heather would be a favorite.

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  39. My favorite ink color - the one I seem to gravitate to the most is Distress Oxide Mowed Lawn since I love flowers!

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  40. Wow! What amazing card and technique!!!
    My absolute favorite color is Distress Ink, Peacock Feathers.

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  41. This is a really hard question to answer! Lately I've been liking Blueprint Sketch but I go back and forth across the colorwheel!

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  42. Lovely coloring! My favorite color of ink to use is "Midnight" by Catherine Pooler.

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  43. Great stamp, card and technique! I love Tumbled Glass distress ink!

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  44. Beautiful card!!! Love the color!!!
    My fav ink is Twisted Citron-such a happy color!!

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  45. I love color! Any color!! If I have to pick one...Bermuda Bay rings my bells!!!!

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  46. I love color, to pick a favorite is nearly impossible but Twisted Citron is one I enjoy.

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  47. i love Mermaid Lagoon so much its one of my fav!

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  48. i love Mermaid Lagoon so much its really one of my favorite!

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