Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Shadow Stamping

Happy Wednesday!
Today, I am super excited to be hosting the Mod Squad Challenge.
Any of you that know me well, know that I'm a lover of 'techniques', so my challenge 
is to create something using the 'Shadow Stamping' technique.

Supplies Used:  Gina K. Designs Stately Flowers 8, by Melanie Muenchinger, Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury White Cardstock (MY LAST PIECE - EEK!!!), Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Tattered Rose, Victorian Velvet, Foam Dots, Kaiser Craft Pearls, A Muse Cardstock (Mat), Perfect Papercrafting Mini Rulers (see sidebar for details)

For my card today, I've used Melanie Muenchinger's 'Stately Flowers 8', which can be found at 
Gina K. Designs. This set is gorgeous - I am totally in love with all of Melanie's flower sets, and her basket sets are amazing, too!  When I win the lottery, I shall own them all :)  This set was in my
mailbox this week - a gift from Melanie.  You should have seen my Post Office happy dance!
Thank you Melanie - you are so kind and generous!

If you have never shadow stamped, you will have fun with this.
Find a stamp that would look nice with a shadow.  Stamp it once in a darker color,
then stamp again, moving the image slightly, to create a shadow image.
If you are a visual learner, Gina has a great video on StampTV, showing this technique.
If you've ever been stumped on a monochromatic card challenge, this technique would be perfect!

Thanks for stopping by - hope that you will try this technique,
and play along with this challenge at the Mod Squad Challenge Blog!

Can't wait to see your creations!

Hugs & Blessings,
Patti J.

19 comments:

Stef H said...

beautiful. just beautiful. and... i KNOW that technique! go figure!

hugs :)

Donna said...

Beautiful card, like the touch of elegance with the pearls on the butterfly! See you Saturday!

Lynette said...

So gorgeous, Patti! I love this card.

Anne Temple said...

This is so very pretty. Love the iris and your color choices. I definitely want to try this technique.

Cheryl W said...

Fabulous card, Patti! I, too, am a huge fan of Melanie's Stately Flowers. If I win the lottery first, I'll be them all for both of us! LOL

Lisa said...

This is absolutely gorgeous, Patti!! The iris is gorgeous!! I love the colors you used!! So elegant and beautiful!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Amy Johnson said...

Gorgeous! I love this technique!

Beth Norman said...

Lucky you. This stamp is gorgeous. I love the way you stamped it out. Nice and clean.

Pattie J. said...

Love you shadow card. especially like the Iris, and butterfly. Melanie is one of favorites too. Love her images of state flowers. colors you chose are perfect. gorgeous. Missed you challenge but love your work and browse often here. have a good day.

lisa808 said...

So pretty! Bearded Iris is one of my favorite flowers. I'll have to give this technique a try.

Helena (Gvendalen) said...

What gentle card! I very much like colors. hugs, Helena

StephC said...

Love the butterfly! Beautiful card!

Dawnll said...

Such a beautiful card sweetie! I love the color. I am such a fan of her stamps also.

Karla Yungwirth said...

Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog! This card is beautiful - I will definitely have to try this technique!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Very pretty and elegant. Love the simple design Patti. The technique is wonderful.

Unknown said...

Just gorgeous!

Laurie Unger said...

Beautiful! Shadow stamping is one of my favorite techniques!

Lynne in NI said...

Ohhh that's such a beautiful flower image, and stamped in my all-time favourite shade of pink too!

Taunya Butler said...

Awesomely done!! I will definitely be giving that technique a try!! The color of your card is gorgeous and you have done a beautiful job with this card!!