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Stay Strong, Mixed Media Cards

01/4/2017

Time for a NEW Simon Says Stamp Wednesday ChallengeHey everyone! Welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our challenge last week and we hope you will all join us again this week too. This week the challenge is New Somethings! 

We are featuring Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Products this week. You don’t have to use them to join in with the challenge, but if you have them we would love to see them used! As always Simon Says Stamp will be giving away $50 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store! YAY!

Stay Strong, Mixed Media Cards, Simon Says Stamp

 

I got the Stay Strong Wafer Dies from Simon Says Stamp for DieCember, and haven’t had a chance to play with them yet. I thought I would make some bright and cheery artsy fartsy encouragement cards for the new year!

Stay Strong Wafer Dies, Simon Says Stamp

Stay Strong MIxed Media Cards with Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Products | shurkus.com

I started with a sheet of Distress Mixed Media Cardstock, cut to 4″ x 5.25″. I spread Ranger Texture Paste through the Rays Mini Distress Stencil (this is one of my faves in both sizes!).

Once the paste was dry I spritzed the whole background with water. While still wet I spray Fossilized Amber and Rusty Hinge Distress Spray Stains. The water on the paper first helps the colors blend together. I just love how the stains look in the crevices of the Texture Paste. As I dried the background with a heat tool I dribbled some water droplets on it with the Distress Sprayer.

Stay Strong MIxed Media Cards with Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Products | shurkus.com

Once dry I used a stencil with letters all over it, mini ink blending tool and Ground Espresso Distress Ink to stencil in some texture on the background.

For the sentiment I ink blended Mustard Seed, Rusty Hinge and Vintage Photo on a 4″ x 1.25″ piece of Distress Mixed Media Cardstock. I then diecut out “Stay Strong” It’s much easier to do your ink blending first, then die cut so you don’t accidentally rip the paper while ink blending. I layered a piece of cardstock inked with Ground Espresso Distress Ink behind the knocked out letters.

Stay Strong MIxed Media Cards with Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Products | shurkus.com

I assembled the card with foam tape for dimension. I had so much fun getting all inky and making this card, I made another with the same steps just some different stencils!

Stay Strong MIxed Media Cards with Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Products | shurkus.com

Stay Strong MIxed Media Cards with Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Products | shurkus.com

Ok- so now it’s time for YOU to enter the challenge. Remember, New Somethings! Just by playing along and linking up your project to the SSS Wednesday Challenge post you can qualify to enter a $50 shopping voucher to the Simon Says Stamp store.

Instagram Logo Also if you are on instagram tag your photo with #ssswchallenge 🙂 There will be ONE lucky winner that will be chosen at random, it could be you!

Simon Says Stamp PrizeI really hope to see some of my blog readers join in on all the fun and play along with the challenge. I can’t wait to stop by some of your blogs and take a peek at what you have made. Have a wicked fun time creating!
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
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Supplies Used

Supplies I used are linked throughout the post. Click on the picture and you will be taken to the product. I use affiliate links when available which means if you make a purchase I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!

Simon Says Stamp STAY STRONG Wafer Die
Ranger MIXED MEDIA CARDSTOCK ISD44628
Ranger TEXTURE PASTE 4oz INK44444
Tim Holtz DISTRESS SPRAYER Ranger 4 Ounces TDA47414
RESERVE Tim Holtz MINI STENCIL SET 8 MST008
Tim Holtz MINI STENCIL SET 5 MST005
Tim Holtz MINI STENCIL SET 3 MST003
RESERVE Tim Holtz MINI STENCIL SET 7 MST007
RESERVE Tim Holtz Distress Mini Spray Stain FOSSILIZED AMBER Ranger TSM50261
Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain RUSTY HINGE Ranger TSS42440
Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS IBT40965
Ranger MINI ROUND FOAM REFILLS for Mini Round Ink Blending Tools IBT40972
Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad MUSTARD SEED Ranger TDP40040
Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad RUSTY HINGE Ranger TDP40125
Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad VINTAGE PHOTO Ranger TDP40262
RESERVE Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad GROUND ESPRESSO Ranger TDP47353
Ranger Inkssentials US HEAT IT CRAFT TOOL HIT00471 United States Use
*Tim Holtz Sizzix VAGABOND MACHINE Die Cutting Embossing Alterations 656850
Dina Wakley Ranger PALETTE KNIFE Media MDA41771
Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET 15 X 18 Reusable NSC20677
Ranger Inkssentials MINI GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue Adhesive .5oz GAC27898
3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent
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  1. Carol L says

    January 11, 2017 at 6:00 am

    I love the warmth of the colors you used on this fabulous piece of art! It’s one gorgeous card!

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  2. Gwendolyn says

    January 11, 2017 at 4:20 am

    Really stunning card! I love the warm hues you used. Thanks for the detailed explanation, another technique I want to try now!

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  3. Migdalia Rodriguez says

    January 8, 2017 at 2:27 pm

    Stunning card!! Beautifully done!
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    Crafting with Creative M

    Reply
  4. Tricia Ann says

    January 6, 2017 at 11:51 pm

    This is one cool card. You have a winner here.

    Reply
  5. Fiki says

    January 5, 2017 at 2:17 pm

    stunning card!
    hugs, Ŧĭƙĭ
    ≽ܫ≼

    Reply
  6. Teresa Doyle says

    January 5, 2017 at 7:33 am

    This is fantastic Jenn. Love those Stay Strong dies, just great for encouragement cards!

    Reply
  7. Beth Williams says

    January 4, 2017 at 6:00 pm

    I need to print out your card and hang it in every room in my house.I’m struggling with this.Thank you for gorgeous inspiration.

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  8. Stephanie says

    January 4, 2017 at 5:52 pm

    Great texture and fun design, Jenn! I love the sunrise , but they both are great!!

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

    Reply
  9. Jen Hayes says

    January 4, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    This is so fabulous in so many ways!!

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  10. Caryn Davies says

    January 4, 2017 at 2:37 pm

    Wow, so artsy and inky! Love the colours too!
    Happy New Year to you and your family
    Hugs,
    Caryn xxx

    Reply
  11. Kirsty Vittetoe says

    January 4, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    Simply awesome!

    Reply
  12. rkokes says

    January 4, 2017 at 11:13 am

    amazing mixed media work-so inspiring!!!

    Reply
  13. Virginia L. says

    January 4, 2017 at 11:13 am

    This card was created with such gusto (bold ink ) and it’s perfectly fitting with the sentiment! Wish you a happy and healthy 2017, Jen! Hugs!

    Reply
  14. Lin Brandyberry says

    January 4, 2017 at 11:07 am

    Love your style, Jenn! The golds here are a great color in these dreary days! I think I “need” that sunburst stencil!

    Reply
  15. Becca Cruger says

    January 4, 2017 at 10:10 am

    ohmygoooooodness. Can you hear me drooling from here? This is totally gorgeous. Pinning it!

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  16. Lorraine A says

    January 4, 2017 at 9:57 am

    Fabulous cards Jenn, I love the mixed media artsy design and colours, absolutely gorgeous 🙂

    Happy New Year!!
    luv
    Lols x x x

    Reply

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