Are you ready to shop?! MFT January Release is NOW, at the MFT Store! All the goodies we’ve been showing you are now available for purchase!
I have four cards to show you using one of the new cling rubber backgrounds: Damask Background. To say I love this stamp is a gross understatement—I can’t stop using it and I’m sure you’ll be seeing it on my blog a lot in the future. So elegant, but so versatile, too.
My first card starts with a Grout Gray card stock base. Next is Sweet Tooth card stock stamped with Damask Background and Black Licorice ink with a panel of Sweet Tooth card stock dry embossed with Staggered Hearts stencil. That was popped up on foam mounting tape on the base as was the sentiment strip, made of Black Licorice card stock with a sentiment from LJD All My Love stamped with Sweet Tooth pigment ink and heat embossed with clear detail embossing powder. Two hearts, cut from LJD All My Love Die-namics and stamped with images from LJD All My Love using Cherry Crisp dye ink, were popped up on the strip.
Sentiments from Smitten With You were stamped on the inside with Cherry Crisp dye ink and Black Licorice dye ink on layers cut with Blueprints 20 Die-namics from Black Licorice card stock and Sweet Tooth card stock
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My second card uses Damask Background for embossing.
This card started with a Sweet Tooth card stock base. Next I stamped more Sweet Tooth card stock with Versamark and heat embossed with Liquid Platinum embossing powder from Ranger. Here’s a close up showing how well the background stamped.
I popped that up on foam mounting tape with a strip of Black Licorice card stock at the bottom and stamped the sentiment, from Smitten With You, with Black Licorice dye ink and Cherry Crisp dye ink. Next I layered a bunch of LJD All My Love Die-namics hearts, cut from Black Licorice card stock and platinum glitter paper in a random fashion. Finally, I added a larger heart cut from Cherry Crisp card stock on top.
More sentiments from Smitten With You were stamped on the inside with Black Licorice dye ink and Cherry Crisp dye ink on Blueprints 20 Die-namics layers.
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My third card was so much fun to water color!
I started with a Black Licorice card stock base. Next, on a piece of water color paper and with a water brush, I applied Steel Gray dye ink through Love Stencil. I then splattered it with clear water and gold mist, matted it with gold metallic card stock, stamped the sentiment, from Smitten With You in Black Licorice dye ink, tied around some gold cord, and popped it up on the base with foam mounting tape. I stamped up some Sweet Tooth card stock with Damask Background and Ripe Raspberry dye ink, cut a heart from Pierced Heart STAX Die-namics, and adhered it to the stenciled heart. Some gold sequins and clear gems finished it off.
A sentiment from MSTN I Love You More was stamped on the inside with Black Licorice ink. Layers were cut with Blueprints 20 Die-namics.
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For my final card, I changed up the color scheme.
I started with a Primitive White card stock base, then dry embossed Kraft card stock with Background Hearts stencil. I cut a heart off the edge of the panel with Pierced Heart STAX Die-namics and filled the heart opening with Primitive White card stock stamped with Damask Background and Lush Lagoon dye ink. I popped that all up on foam mounting tape after I stamped the “Heart” sentiment with Black Licorice card stock. On a strip of Primitive White card stock I stamped the rest of the sentiment (all from Smitten With You) and added an arrow from last month’s MSTN Go With It Die-namics adhered with my Quickie Glue Pen. I finished off with some enamel dots.
A sentiment from DC Life’s Direction was stamped on the inside with Black Licorice dye ink on layers of Primitive White card stock and Lush Lagoon card stock cut with Blueprints 20 Die-namics.
And that’s it! I hope I’ve given you some ideas for using YOUR Damask Background stamp set in some fun ways. Thanks so much for stopping by…and happy shopping!! And don’t forget that MFT will be giving away TWO $100 vouchers—to have a chance to win one, be sure to comment on each of the designers’ blogs by end of the day on Thursday, January 8th. The winners will be announced on the MFT Blog on the Release Rewind Day Two post on Friday, January 9th. Good luck!!
~Supplies~
Black Damask:
Stamps: Damask Background, LJD All My Love, Smitten With You (MFT)
Ink: Black Licorice dye ink, Cherry Crisp dye ink, Sweet Tooth pigment ink (MFT)
Paper: Grout Gray card stock, Sweet Tooth card stock, Black Licorice card stock (MFT)
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; LJD All My Love Die-namics, Blueprints 20 Die-namics, Staggered Hearts stencil, foam mounting tape, clear detail embossing powder (MFT); heat tool
Embossed Damask:
Stamps: Damask Background, Smitten With You (MFT)
Ink: Black Licorice dye ink, Cherry Crisp dye ink, Versamark (MFT)
Paper: Sweet Tooth card stock, Black Licorice card stock, Cherry Crisp card stock (MFT); platinum glitter paper
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Blueprints 20 Die-namics, LJD All My Love Die-namics, foam mounting tape (MFT); Liquid Platinum embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool
LOVE Damask:
Stamps: Damask Background, Smitten With You, MSTN I Love You More (MFT)
Ink: Ripe Raspberry dye ink, Steel Gray dye ink, Black Licorice dye ink (MFT)
Paper: Black Licorice card stock, Sweet Tooth card stock (MFT); water color paper (Ranger), gold metallic card stock
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Pierced Heart STAX Die-namics, Blueprints 20 Die-namics, Love stencil, foam mounting tape, Quickie Glue Pen (MFT); gold cord, sequins, clear gems
Blue Damask:
Stamps: Damask Background, Smitten With You, DC Life’s Direction (MFT)
Ink: Lush Lagoon dye ink, Black Licorice dye ink (MFT)
Paper: Primitive White card stock, Kraft card stock, Lush Lagoon card stock (MFT); silver glitter paper
Accessories/tools: Vagabond; Pierced Heart STAX Die-namics, MSTN Go With It Die-namics, Blueprints 20 Die-namics, Background Hearts stencil, foam mounting tape, Quickie Glue Pen (MFT); enamel dots
I love you cards. I love the scalloped edges and the colors are great. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLoving the blue valentines!!
ReplyDeleteYou really showed off the versatility of the Damask background stamp. What great ideas. I love how it looks embossed too. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI really like the use of the non-traditional colors. Your cards are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love the black, white, and red combo. It's always classic and it looks beautiful.
ReplyDeletesuper amazing cards!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, you've been real busy. Fabulous cards. I love all the glitter and that damask background stamp is amazing.
ReplyDeleteWow, all of these are beautiful but my favorite is the red, black and white one. So striking and fun
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!!
ReplyDeleteOh these are all so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI so love the damask background! Wonderful samples!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I love this release!
ReplyDeleteWow so many beautiful cards thanks so much for sharing <3
ReplyDeleteThat background stamp is so amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove your card designs!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all so lovely!
ReplyDeletelovely cards....... thank you
ReplyDeleteStunningly beautiful cards. I love, love, love that gorgeous damask background.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards...thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Valentines! I love the Damask background!
ReplyDeleteThese are all so pretty! Love them!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I Iove the ways you used that damask background stamp.
ReplyDeleteThat damask BG is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!! The heat embossing on the damask background is STUNNING!
ReplyDeleteOMG! Four beautiful cards! I am in love with that damask background. It is a must-have!
ReplyDeleteWow, that damask is stunning!
ReplyDeleteThe Damask Background is wonderful
ReplyDeleteAnother set of stunning cards with the new line! TFS
ReplyDeleteSimply MUST HAVE that damask background stamp! Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteThese are simply gorgeous. I love that damask background...and everything else in this release.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! I love damask so this background is on my NEED to have list. : ) My favorite card of the bunch is the watercolored one. The soft look of the letters is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow you really went for it. Love each of the cards. Classy, elegant and unique!
ReplyDeletebarb, all beautiful cards! I love the color combo of blue and kraft on the last one!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the watercolor look on the LOVE card. Thanks for all the inspiration.
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteWOW all your cards are just beautiful--you sure have been busy and having lots of fun working with these new sets and dies!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Damask Background stamp is a must have, it looks good every which way, as you have demonstrated in this series of gorgeous cards.
ReplyDeleteWow Barbara! I love ALL of these cards. That cluster of hearts on one of them is Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI am loving the backgrounds! All these cards are great!
ReplyDeleteWow, Bar! I mean really? Can't pick a fave, they're all so gorgeous! Really love all the techniques you used!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration! You rocked the Damask background, and the cluster of hearts is awesome! TFS
ReplyDeleteWOW! Fabulous collection you have made!!! I'm awe-inspired, for sure! Thank you so much for sharing ♥
ReplyDeleteAll these cards are fabulous.
ReplyDeletewow you've been super busy ..they are all gorgeous !
ReplyDeleteThey're all great, but the first is my personal fav!
ReplyDeleteThe way you have used the Damask background has really put that stamp on my radar! Beautiful cards! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLoved your projects for this release - especially the stencilled LOVE card. The colors are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous series of cards! I really love that damask background.
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful cards! I love all your new goodies - the damask background is soooo pretty :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the embossing of the damask background on the second card.
ReplyDeleteI love the watercolor card! This is such a great release!
ReplyDeleteThe damask background is looking very versatile, the many ways you showcased it! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards and this new release is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy! Beautiful cards! These Valentine releases are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the damask. It really looks great embossed and on the heart.
ReplyDeleteYou've been a busy lady! Pretty cards and I'm loving the damask background and I didn't think I needed it.... Guess I was wrong.
ReplyDeleteLove the damask background!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I love the damask background.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I love the damask background.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Barbara! Love the colors, textures, and dimension!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the Damask background...very pretty.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteLove that Damask background and all the ways you used it. Thanks for all the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love all the little hearts
ReplyDeleteI ordered this stencil because I need to use them more. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness you have been so busy with all of these gorgeous cards!! I love all of your embossing and designs that you created. Also, thank-you for a wonderful week of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSo many elegant and inspirational cards. Beautiful each and everyone!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards - seeing the damask background in different colors helps you see how versatile it is.
ReplyDeleteJust Beautiful Barb! Love how the Damask background takes on a new look every time it's used.
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sweet cards, this background is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful, I'm really wanting that background stamp now! Also liking the new colors here.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I can't wait to get the new damask background stamp!
ReplyDeleteloving that damask!
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