Always Artichoke – Carol Payne Stamps

Tag: Always Artichoke

Stampin’ Up! Do You Know Your Greens?

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Just a quick post tonight. I've been playing "catch-up" all day, after spending TOO MUCH time on those dreaded taxes, hence the lack of a blog post until now. And since I've been "catching up", that also means I've not had a chance to create anything new. Sorry!

Since there's nothing "new" to share today, and since with this latest deep freeze we are in right now, I thought you might like to see something GREEN!

One of my stampers recently needed to decide on a green for an event she was preparing for, so I stamped this so she could see all of the Stampin' Up! greens side-by-side:

Using the leafy stamp from the free Sale-a-bration set, Petal Parade, I started with Pistachio Pudding and worked my way through all 7 Stampin' Up! greens until I ended with Always Artichoke. I thought they actually look quite lovely together. What do you think?

What color did my stamper choose for her project? She chose Garden Green!

Which Stampin' Up! green is your favorite?

That's all for now. Friday is the last day of February. February is always such a short month. Maybe God gave us a short month to help it seem like spring is coming faster. We can always hope!

To order your favorite green, and anything else stamp-y, just click HERE to shop in my Online Store!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2014

Stampin’ Up! Brayered French Foliage!

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Carol Payne

As I promised some time ago, here is the second technique we used at my "Wonderfall" card bonanza with the "French Foliage Stamp set:

©Stampin' Up!™1990-2012

This is a CASE of another Founcer's Circle swap. The theme was easy, two-layer workshop-ready cards and they were really great!

To create this card:

Cut 4 strips of scrap paper 5 1/4" x 1". Put 2-way glue on the backside and allow glue to air-dry to Post-It-Note consistency. After glue is dry, lay first two strips along edges of layer to be stamped on, lining up outer edges of strips with edges of layer:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Add last two strips along top and bottom of layer as shown, lining up outer edges of of strips with outer edges of layer:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Ink brayer in color of choice (for this sample I used Always Artichoke). Roll brayer over cardstock layer in the open area left inside the scrap paper strips. Roll brayer back and forth, over edges of scrap paper, adding more ink to brayer as needed. You will probably need to brayer up and down, then back and forth to get smooth, even coverage.

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

When you are done with the brayer, remove the scrap paper strips to reveal the inked rectangle. Stamp desired images on this inked area. I used the leaf stamps from "French Foliage" in Early Espresso ink, then added the "splat" image from "French Foliage" with more Always Artichoke ink. The "gratitude" phrase is from "Day of Gratitude" stamp set.

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

You really can't see it in the photo, but I finished off this card with a light spritzing of shimmer spray I created by mixing 91% rubbing alcohol with the "Gold Glimmer" Smooch Spritz in a travel-size spray bottle!

All of these stamps used are on sale 15% off on Monday, October 29!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

Stamps used:

French Foliage – Clear-Mount Stamp

Item #121166

Price: $14.95

Set Quantity: 6 Also available in wood-mount

Day Of Gratitude – Clear-Mount Stamp

Item #121148

Price: $18.95

Set Quantity: 7 also available in wood-mount

Brayer And Rubber Attachment	Item #102395
Price: $12.50
Use a brayer for special-effects backgrounds and uniform inking on large stamps. ■ Includes handle and soft rubber attachment

Always Artichoke Classic Stampin' Pad	Item #126972
Price: $5.95

Gold Glow Smooch Spritz	Item #118770
Price: $4.95
Capture a few rays of a sun-drenched, summer day for your scrapbook pages or cards with our Gold Glow Smooch Spritz. Just like those carefree moments spent on the beach or at the park, your projects will invoke thoughts and feelings of warmth for all those who see or receive them.

Stampin’ Up! Brayered French Foliage!

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Carol Payne

As I promised some time ago, here is the second technique we used at my "Wonderfall" card bonanza with the "French Foliage Stamp set:

This is a CASE of another Founcer's Circle swap. The theme was easy, two-layer workshop-ready cards and they were really great!

To create this card:

Add last two strips along top and bottom of layer as shown, lining up outer edges of of strips with outer edges of layer:

All of these stamps used are on sale 15% off on Monday, October 29!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

Stamps used:

French Foliage – Clear-Mount Stamp

Item #121166

Price: $14.95

Set Quantity: 6 Also available in wood-mount

Day Of Gratitude – Clear-Mount Stamp

Item #121148

Price: $18.95

Set Quantity: 7 also available in wood-mount

Brayer And Rubber Attachment	Item #102395
Price: $12.50
Use a brayer for special-effects backgrounds and uniform inking on large stamps. ■ Includes handle and soft rubber attachment

Always Artichoke Classic Stampin' Pad	Item #126972
Price: $5.95

Gold Glow Smooch Spritz	Item #118770
Price: $4.95
Capture a few rays of a sun-drenched, summer day for your scrapbook pages or cards with our Gold Glow Smooch Spritz. Just like those carefree moments spent on the beach or at the park, your projects will invoke thoughts and feelings of warmth for all those who see or receive them.