Too Cool Stamping: Technique

May 04, 2017

Two Cool Techniques With Dragonfly Dreams

Hi Stamping Friends!

I'm so very happy that the Dragonfly Dreams stamps & thinlits are being carried over into the new Annual Catalog coming out in June! I still have so many card ideas that I want to try with that bundle! Don't forget that even though the stamps & thinlits will still be available, the actual Dragonfly Dreams "Bundle" is retiring, so order that before May 31 if you want to get the 10% bundle discount!

Today, I'm sharing two Dragonfly Dreams cards created by Peggy Tassler featuring Too Cool techniques!

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Paper-Pieced Dragonfly Dreams Birthday Card

I love the stain-glass look of the dragonflies on this amazing paper-pieced card! The colorful wings take a little extra time to assemble, but the results are simply stunning! Peggy Tassler did a fantastic job with the in-laid paper pieces on this card! Sensational!

Background Basics—Peggy started by stamping the dotted Dragonfly Dreams image in Soft Sky ink over the 3-3/4" x 5" Whisper White background. It's layered onto a 4" x 5-1/4" Bermuda Bay mat and adhered to an Elegant Eggplant card base.

Pieced Dragonfly—Peggy used the Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits to create the dragonfly die-cut and in-laid pieces. She cut the medium dragonfly from Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Elegant Eggplant & Soft Sky card stock and saved all of the pieces. TIP: Be sure to use the Precision Base Plate for clean cuts and the Die Brush to help release those tiny pieces.

Next, I would die-cut a Basic Black solid dragonfly shape for a foundation, sponging the entire piece with Multipurpose Glue, then start placing the colorful pieces in the frame just like a jigsaw puzzle. Repeat the process for the smaller dragonfly, too.

Another way I've seen to achieve this look a little more quickly is to use Press 'N' Seal to keep the pieces together for easier placement. You can see what I mean by watching Lisa Tedder's video. It looks like something fun to try!

Finishing Touches—Peggy added a Birthday Banners sentiment on a strip of Whisper White along the top. And, she finished by adhering some Metallic Sequins over the card front with Multipurpose Glue! I think she may have used some Wink of Stella clear on the dragonflies for some shimmer and shine!

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Masked Dragonfly Dreams Birthday Card

Peggy also tried a simple masked & sponged technique with the Dragonfly Dreams bundle!

Background Basics—This card begins by embossing the 4" x 5-1/4" Pear Pizzazz layer with the Petal Burst Texture Impressions Folder, then adhering it to a Basic Black card base.

Sponged Layer—Peggy die-cut the cluster of small dragonflies using the Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits, then used the die-cut as a simple mask. Holding the die-cut in place over a 2-5/8" x 4" piece of Whisper White, she used a sponge to carefully rub on Pear Pizzazz ink over the top. The result is a pretty layer of white dragonfly outlines! She added a Dapper Denim sentiment from the B.Y.O.P. stamp set at the top and wrapped some Affectionately Yours Washi Tape along the bottom. It's layered onto a 2-3/4" x 4-1/8" piece of Basic Black, then popped up with Dimensionals diagonally onto the card front.

Dragonfly Details—Peggy stamped the Dragonfly Dreams dragonfly in Memento Black ink, then colored in the wings with Pear Pizzazz and Dapper Denim markers. It's die-cut with the Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits, then attached with a Glue Dot onto the card. She also cut an intricate dragonfly from Vellum Cardstock as an overlay, also adhered with a Glue Dot. She added Rhinestone Jewels to complete the look. So pretty!

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March 17, 2017

Project Sheets Friday—Sweet Dragonflies Cards

Hi Stamping Friends!

Welcome to Project Sheets Friday where I share two cool projects created by some of the top demonstrators in our Stampin' Up! community!

Since I'm currently offering the Dragonfly Dreams Stamp-of-the-Month class, I thought it would be fun to share a couple of ideas that you could use with your new Dragonfly Dreams stamps & thinlits bundle! These cards focus on the cluster of tiny dragonflies that are so sweet!

Enjoy!

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Dragonfly Dreams Stamp-of-the-Month Class

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Designed by Janet Wakeland, Millionaire Sales Achiever.

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1) Perfect Day Glimmer Dragonfly Card

I'm loving the tiny dragonflies die cut from the Bermuda Bay Sale-a-Bration Glimmer Paper! So sparkly and looking extra-fantastic on the elegant Designer Foil Acetate background! Loveliness! Select the Glimmer Paper Stack for FREE when you place a $50 order before March 31, 2017!

Step-By-Step Instructions

Adhere 4" x 5-1/4" Bermuda Bay card stock to Basic Black card base.
Stamp the Suite Sentiments greeting on Whisper White card stock with Archival Black Ink.
Die-cut the sentiment circle shape with Stitched Shapes Framelits.
Adhere stamped circle to front of a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Gold Designer acetate with Tear & Tape Adhesive.
Add Tear & Tape Adhesive to acetate behind the circle only, so the adhesive doesn’t show through.
Die cut dragonflies with the Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits from Bermuda Bay Glimmer Paper and attach the die-cut to the card front with Glue Dots.
Add three Gold Metallic dots to sentiment layer.

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Designed by Kelly Acheson.

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2) Sending Thoughts Inlaid Dragonflies Card

Oooh! The peek-thru inlaid background on this Dragonfly Dreams project is so fun! This card is sure to lift spirits and it's easy to make...

Step-By-Step Instructions

Die cut dragonflies with the Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits from 4” x 5-1/4” Whisper White front layer.
Stamp Sending Thoughts greeting on same layer with Smokey Slate ink.
Adhere strip of Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper to left side with SNAIL.
Stamp dotted Dragonfly Dreams image in Calypso Coral ink on card front several times so it will show under the die cut dragonfly images.
Adhere front die-cut layer to card base with SNAIL.
Glue die-cut dragonflies back into place by placing Glue Dots behind the bodies of the dragonflies only - this allows the wings and tails to pop up a little bit.
Tie Calypso Coral Thick Baker’s Twine around card as shown.
Inside the card: stamp the Sending Thoughts “I know you’re sick & tired of being sick & tired...” with Smokey Slate ink and large Dragonfly Dreams dragonfly in Calypso Coral on bottom right corner.

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