Spotlighted Holli

 Spotlighted Holli

Normally when I do spotlight technique I punch out circles, but this time I decided to just cut strips.  I think it is just as dramatic.

See more on spotlight technique here in this post.  If you type in spotlight in the search bar you can see more all the back to 2013.

Basic instructions:

1. Stamp image on 3 3/4" x 5" cream layer with black ink.  Stamp same image on same size layers of red, and pink cardstock.

2.  Cut strips out of stamped red, and pink cardstock layers.

3.  Adhere red and pink strips on stamped cream layer.  Tip: keep strips in order that you cut, so you know where to place them on cream layer. Simple but dramatic ... don't you think?

4.  Adhere finished cream layer to scallop black layer, and then to cream base card.

Tip:  my strips are 1/4" and 1/2".  You can actually do any size strips that look good to you.

stamps and products used on these cards

Blank Page Muse Holli by Rick St Dennis

Rectangle scallop/stitched dies by Unity stamp co.

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Spotlight technique with a twist

SPOTLIGHT TECHNIQUE with a twist

stamps used:  Catherine Pooler stamps/dies

Spotlighting technique has been around for years.  Seems I have been going back to the old techniques and updating or giving them a little twist.

 You can stamp image on white cardstock as I did with the top card or stamp image on color image for a little change.  Also you can use circle paper punches or just cut out squares and strips for the spotlights.  

Spotlight Instructions:

1.  stamp image on cardstock (white or color). this is the base butterfly.

2.  stamp same image on different colored cardstocks for cutting/punching out shapes for spotlighting.  see pic below.

3.  glue punched out color circles on base butterfly.  I like to use three punches for one base butterfly but if you want you can do more.

4.  when you have the base butterfly looking the way you like ... die cut it out or fussy cut if you don't have a die.  

5.  on 3 3/4" x 5" layer, stamp a saying on the top right corner. and glue the base butterfly with the spotlight spots onto the card.

6.  now get out an embossing folder (any one will do) and emboss the 3 3/4" x 5 (my measurement).  adhere this piece to black layer then to note card. that's it you are done.
spotlighting technique with a twist.....
twist #1 - die cutting out the main image with the spotlighting shapes.
twist #2 - embossing the piece with an embossing folder.

Take a look back in 2013 here and here, and another here.  You can go to my sidebar and type in spotlighting technique to get more.

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Spot on - Ease in!

Do you see spots before your eyes...don't worry it's just the spotlight technique.  you can see another card using this technique here, and here.  Also did another of my favorite style cards and that is an easel card.  Easel cards are fun and can be just about any size you want to make them.  Check out another one here and here.  You are probably wondering why this unusual color scheme ..... well because I decided to pull out my bag of scraps and use them so that is what I did.  In my scrap bag I have pieces of cardstock as small as 1" to half sheet of cardstock which as you know when folded a note card size.  The funny thing about it is I also had distress inks that match the mint and yellow cardstocks.
spotlight card details:
stamp - Just For Fun flower balloon
sequins, seam binding ribbon
easel card details:
stamps - Just For Fun hot air balloon, sentiments 1 unmounted sheet

Announcement!

First I'd like to say that I am leaving the MFP Stamp Shop design team.  I've been on their team for over thee years; it has been a pleasure and wonderful experience.  Just time for me to move on to other stamping ventures.
Now on to my new news:  I have been accepted to the Just For FunCraft Supplies, Rubber Stamps, Paper Crafts, & Scrapbooking Home design team!  You can see the full announcement on the Just For Fun Rubber Stamps blog post here. 

They have some fun new images for all of us, new DT members and you to create card and projects.  Can't wait to start showing you the cards and projects I will do.  here are a couple of cards I made in the past with their stamps.  This is a great time collage image called Time holds us where I did the spotlight technique.

MFP April blog hop - Birds & Trees

 

***if you are here for Simple Salutations #41 challenge please click here or scroll down***

AprilBlog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
FeaturedApril 16 Columns& amp;Topiaries

FeaturedApril 17 Be a Showoff
Featured April 18 Honor& amp; Glory
FeaturedApril 19 Birds & Trees

 

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on April 20,2013 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday April 19,2013.

The special stamp set we have for you this month is:

"Zoo Friends"

The mini stamp set we have for you this month is

"You May Bow"

This month I decided to create spotlight cards...this is a fun technique that has been around for years. Basically what you do is stamp image twice then punch out sections and mount them onto second stamped image. clear as mudd, right? lol! For our last day I decided to fall back to a familar idea...bookmarks. You know what they say a picture is worth a thousand words so please check out my samples then check out what the rest of our design team has to offer this month. Hope you enjoyed all our samples for this month and remember you have to comment to be included in our drawing for free stamp set!  Next check out what Janine has done with this stamp set.

PattyP. LoisVicky

Jane CDebbiePamPat G

Thrifty StamperMariLynnKaren KBonnie
Kathy BAngela BCathy CToni
Sue WJanine BAn'jenicKate Z
Shirley QMarks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co

MFP April blog hop - Honor & Glory

April Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
FeaturedApril 16 Columns& amp;Topiaries

FeaturedApril 17 Be a Showoff
Featured April 18 Honor& amp; Glory
FeaturedApril 19 Birds & Trees

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on April 20,2013 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday April 19,2013.

The special stamp set we have for you this month is:

"Zoo Friends"

The mini stamp set we have for you this month is

"You May Bow"

This month I decided to create spotlight cards...this is a fun technique that has been around for years. Basically what you do is stamp image twice then punch out sections and mount them onto second stamped image. clear as mudd, right? lol! Here I did the spotlight technique on the front of the card add color with my prisma color pencils on the spotlights. See the inside of my card...it's a pop-up.  Also made an easel card with the left over spotlight to make a reverse spotlight.  You know what they say a picture is worth a thousand words so please check out my samples then check out what the rest of our design team has to offer this month. Next check out what  Janine has done with this stamp set.
card supplies:
paper circle punches
Spellbinders Nestabilities
prisma color pencils
PattyP. LoisVicky

Jane CDebbiePamPat G

Thrifty StamperMariLynnKaren KBonnie
Kathy BAngela BCathy CToni
Sue WJanine BAn'jenicKate Z
Shirley QMarks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co

MFP April blog hop - Be a Showoff

AprilBlog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
FeaturedApril 16 Columns& amp;Topiaries

FeaturedApril 17 Be a Showoff
Featured April 18 Honor& amp; Glory
FeaturedApril 19 Birds & Trees

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on April 20,2013 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday April 19,2013.

The special stamp set we have for you this month is:

"Zoo Friends"

The mini stamp set we have for you this month is

"You May Bow"

This month I decided to create spotlight cards...this is a fun technique that has been around for years. Basically what you do is stamp image twice then punch out sections and mount them onto second stamped image. clear as mudd, right?  lol!  to confuse you more I used the left over piece to create a reverse spotlight.

Believe it or not it's 10 p.m. and I'm adding more cards to this post because I had an idea and just had to stamp in the middle of the night. lol!!! I got out my VersaMark ink pad and Perfect Pearls and went to town making sparkly cards with our peacock.
have fun with this stamp set!  Please go check out what  Janine has in store for you and also check out what the rest of our design team has to offer this month.

PattyP. LoisVicky

Jane CDebbiePamPat G

Thrifty StamperMariLynnKaren KBonnie
Kathy BAngela BCathy CToni
Sue WJanine BAn'jenicKate Z
Shirley QMarks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co

MFP April blog hop - Columns & Topiares

April Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are
FeaturedApril 16 Columns& amp;Topiaries

FeaturedApril 17 Be a Showoff
Featured April 18 Honor& amp; Glory
FeaturedApril 19 Birds & Trees

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on April 20,2013 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday April 19,2013.

The special stamp set we have for you this month is:

"Zoo Friends"

The mini stamp set we have for you this month is

"You May Bow"

This month I decided to create spotlight cards and reverse spotlighting...this is a fun technique that has been around for years.  Basically what you do
is stamp image twice then punch out sections and mount them onto second stamped image.  clear as
mudd, right?  lol! Besides doing the spotlight technique I did a shape card and easel card using Spellbinders Nestabilities dies. You know
what they say a picture is worth a thousand words so please check out my samples then check out what the rest of our design team has to offer this month.  Next check out what Janine has done with this stamp set.
 

PattyP. Lois Vicky

Jane C Debbie Pam Pat G

Thrifty Stamper MariLynn Karen K Bonnie
Kathy B Angela B Cathy C Toni
Sue W Janine B An'jenic Kate Z
Shirley Q Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co

MFP April sneak peek - 5th and mini stamp set

Today is sneak peek for Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps! a Heinrich Company April new release Zoo Friends and mini stamp set You May Bow.  These two sets are just full of fun and mischief!But first I want to sneak peak our 5th and mini set for the month. I don't get a chance to show you how gorgeous these sets are during the blog hop so I want to showcase them for you now today to kick off the week. MFP have a great set of stamp sets to show you this week so without further ado here is our mini set which you can get for free when ordering the 4 main releases this month.      If you have been following my blog you know that for the past couple of months I have chosen a card/theme for my cards for MFP blog hop and this month is no different.  April's cards are all doing the "Spotlight" technique.  This is a technique that has been around for years.....an oldie but a goodie!  I hope you enjoy all the spotlighting I do for you this month.