As I said yesterday, I just LOVE all the techniques that become available with reverse images. Today's project uses a technique I like to call Perfect Pearls Pull-off.
1. Stamp reverse floral image with Versamark, apply Perfect Pearls (or pigment powder of your choice) and brush away excess.
2. Ink swirl stamp from Butterfly Kisses (or other stamp of your choice) with Versamark and stamp onto "Pearlized" floral image. When you lift up the stamp, you will lift off the powder with it. Repeat this process until the swirl pattern covers the floral image, making sure to clean the powder from your stamp each time. Spray a sealant (such as spray varnish or even hairspray) after you have completed this accent.
3. There is a frame stamp included in the upcoming Papertrey set that is just slightly larger than the reverse images. I stamped this along with polka dots onto my card front using Versamark. I brushed on the Perfect Pearls, removed the excess and sprayed it with sealant.
4. I then assembled my card. The floral accent was adhered with dimensional and a few silver embellishments were added as a finishing touch. Notice also that I turned the focal point horizontally. You can do this with all five reverse images in this set, therefore have more options in your designs. This Perfect Pearls Pull-off technique is so fun! And a great way to use neglected background stamps as well. Here is a link to the Ranger tips & techniques sheet for other cool ways to utilize Perfect Pearls.
Ink: Versamark
Stamps: flower & swirl from Papertrey Ink, polka dots from Technique Tuesday
Paper: Old Olive & Cool Caribbean cardstock from SU!
Other: silver flower & brad from Nunn Designs, Girl Talk chram from Lasting Impressions, Turquoise Perfect Pearls from Ranger.
OH MY GOSH Nichole!!!
That is just TOO MUCH!!!
Now Ill be panting for the 15th to order that set!! It looks marvelous!!
What an awesome design!
Posted by: Tandra Boyer | June 12, 2007 at 12:58 AM
Your card is GORGEOUS!!
Posted by: Rochelle Wick | June 12, 2007 at 01:32 AM
Very bright and lovely. I just love, and appreciate, your clearly written tutorials.
Posted by: Sue | June 12, 2007 at 03:08 AM
Wow that is amazing! I'll have to search out my Perfect Pearls and finally put them to proper use! :oD
Posted by: Natty | June 12, 2007 at 04:11 AM
That is beautiful!
Posted by: Beth | June 12, 2007 at 05:36 AM
That's a beautiful flower image, Nichole -- and I hope the dots are included in the new set? Love them!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | June 12, 2007 at 07:33 AM
hmmmmmmm is it the 15th yet? LOL!! Love it!!
Posted by: trudee | June 12, 2007 at 08:33 AM
Oh my! This is gorgeous! Are the polka dots in the new set?? I hope!!
Posted by: broni (waterchild12) | June 12, 2007 at 08:36 AM
I'm so looking forward to seeing it all. Awesome technique share.
Posted by: Lisa H. | June 12, 2007 at 08:40 AM
OMG, this card is great, thanks for sharing this technique.
Posted by: florence | June 12, 2007 at 09:07 AM
What an great technique! I'm going to have pull out my pigment powders. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Regina D. | June 12, 2007 at 09:19 AM
WOW! Thanks for reminding me how to use those pigment powders - I think I used them once :-) Love that card and the variety of designs, fabulous! Can't wait to see what else you've done.
Posted by: Kacey | June 12, 2007 at 10:01 AM
Totally awesome!
Posted by: Michelle R | June 12, 2007 at 10:22 AM
Just beautiful! I'm anxious to see the new stamps! :)
Posted by: KayellWY | June 12, 2007 at 11:09 AM
SHUT UP!! Every month I think this will be the stamp set that I don't really need....and every month you show me how much I'm GOING to need the set!!! I believe I will be one of those customers that owns every stamp set you make!!!!
Posted by: erika | June 12, 2007 at 02:08 PM
Visiting your blog makes me happy!
Posted by: Fresh Floral Art | June 12, 2007 at 02:08 PM
This stamp set's style seems a lot different from the previous ones. I'm really anxious to see the whole set. BTW, I love the polka-dots!
Posted by: Julie | June 12, 2007 at 02:21 PM
Wow! That is amazing! You never cease to amaze me with your beautiful designs and creative masterpieces!
Too wonderful.
Shawn
Posted by: Shawn | June 12, 2007 at 08:36 PM
more great images and another awesome card! hopefully i get to my computer on time from my trip!
Posted by: lexi | June 12, 2007 at 09:40 PM
Fantastic card!! Love the colors!!
Posted by: stampngokaren | June 13, 2007 at 07:20 AM
Wow, Nichole! You have a lot of great work on your blog. Your photography is great too. Thanks for all the detailed pictures. I'm inspired to go downstairs right now and try out some of these techniques.
Posted by: Anthonette | April 09, 2008 at 03:20 PM
Nicole, you have done it again!! Another beautiful card! I love the way you have put the flower image going east-west. Can't wait to see the new sets.
Posted by: Karen Ramsey | June 12, 2009 at 04:19 PM