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Thursday, 22 January 2015

Technique Time - Coffee Cup Stain Technique

From the stampin' up! blog: 

Today I’m so excited to share a fun background technique with you! My desk is a graveyard of coffee and water cups. By happy accident I noticed a cup ring on a sheet of cardstock. I thought that it would be so cute to use this on a card background with our Perfect Blend Stamp Set!!
2015-01-05 perfect blend
This technique is simple and fun! The best part is that the look is intended to be messy . . . so you really can’t make a mistake.
You’ll need rubbing alcohol, a coffee cup, a paper plate, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, an Aqua Painter, the Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, and a Stamping Sponge. 
2015-01-05 supplies
I stamped a background image on my cardstock using Crumb Cake ink. In this sample I used the Dictionary Background Stamp. 
2015-01-05 frattin instructions
This technique really is the “perfect blend” for this card! Take a closer look.
2015-01-05 perfect blend CU (1)
2015-01-05 perfect blend CU (2)
2015-01-05 perfect blend CU (3)
After creating this card, I wanted to make a couple more samples using the same technique. I loved the look and had so much fun creating that I got carried away! Here are four more cards for you to see.
2015-01-05 greatest husband
2015-01-05 greatest husband CU
2015-01-05 best day ever
2015-01-05 best day ever CU
2015-01-05 good thoughts
2015-01-05 good thoughts CU
2015-01-05 butterfly
2015-01-05 butterfly CU
I hope I’ve inspired you to find the creative in everything . . . even that little coffee cup stain! Thank you for reading—and have a creative day!
Krista Frattin
2014–2015 Artisan Design Team

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