Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Sister Stamps Release Day 3 - Ayako

Thanks for stopping by for Day 3 of Sister Stamps release!  Today's precious image is called Ayako!  I know many of you have been waiting for the "the umbrella girl" since Jenny did some calendars with her almost a year ago.  Well she'll finally be available on September 1 - she's a real doll!

For this card, I applied one of my favorite techniques using Distress Inks.  I embossed the bamboo image with clear embossing powder on white cardstock.  Then I distressed the background with Peeled Paint ink using a blending tool and foam pad.  Simple technique - wonderful results!  The PTI sentiment is actually one long sentiment, but I cut the sentiment to fit the space I needed to stamp.  I'm getting braver about doing this.  If you haven't tried it yet, give it a whirl -it's really fun and you can always fit the sentiment back together again.  I stamped the sentiment with StazOn ink for best results on the embossed areas.

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Winners will be announced on September 2.  For more blog candy visit the Sister Stamps blog and for sweet inspiration be sure to check out guest designer Mama's blog! 

Supplies:

  • Stamps: Sister Stamps Ayako, PTI Think Big Favorites #7, Hero Arts Decorative Bamboo
  • Inks: Ranger Distress Peeled Paint, Versamark Watermark, StazOn Jet Black
  • Brad: SU Antique Brads
  • Copics, Clear Embossing Powder


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16 comments:

  1. JennyAugust 31, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    That bamboo background came out nice and I love how Ayako pops against it! Now I gotta get that bamboo stamp!

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  2. LeanneAugust 31, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Hi Debi,
    Love how the background looks. I must try that technique some day. Ayako looks wonderful all colored up. Love the fun scene you created. Gorgeous card! ;)

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  3. Creations by ShirlAugust 31, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Hello Debi~
    Such a pretty Ayako, love her bright colors her image really pops up again the bamboo scenery...Great colors choices and the gold inside frame looks really pretty too!

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  4. NadineAugust 31, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Love the bamboo background and how gorgeous Ayako is! I've only got one Sister Stamp so far (Mei Li) and Ayako is my must-have next one!

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  5. AliAugust 31, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Very cute card. I love using the resist technique, too. It turned out beautifully on your card. Your Copic coloring is really nice, too. I've become a big fan of your creations in the last few weeks, since discovering Sister Stamps!

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  6. MimiAugust 31, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    oooooh! how pretty! Love the bamboo background and how you colored Ayako!! She's gorgeous! TFS! ;)

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  7. UnknownAugust 31, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Such a darling card! Thanks for sharing :)

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  8. ShaniKulaniAugust 31, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Love the bamboo paper on that gold background..really made it pop!

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  9. krisAugust 31, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Wow!!! the background can pass as stamped! Gorgeous! Great preview!! Love it!

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  10. mingyAugust 31, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    The bamboo background is fantastic it pop very well and make everything so lively, and not to forget to mention that the sister stamp Ayako is very cute! nicely done!!

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  11. 1LuvnMamaAugust 31, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I luv how you embossed the bamboo background! Nice touch Debi! Your distressing is perfect!

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  12. haumeaolaAugust 31, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Gosh all your cards are sooo beautiful . I gotta make this card - the bamboo background is really nice too. Great job .

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  13. LeonaSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the coloring & bamboo background.

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  14. serinaSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    This is a really nice card! I really like how you used the bamboo background with the stamp!

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  15. ldemelloSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    love, love, love the umbrella :) such a cute card!!!

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  16. euniceSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Beautiful card, Debi! I love the bamboo background you created for Ayako and the bold colors you chose to do her in. So much work, but the results are outstanding!

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