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Color Splash – Black, White & a Touch of Pink

By Helen | September 15, 2010

My amazingly talented downline Andrea Ewen has gotten me hooked on the Martha Stewart punches…and…when I found the new Bubble Bath Around the Page set on sale, I just had to pick them up.

I was playing with them on White Cardstock – and layering on different colors – so cool!  Then…just by chance, came across the challenge over at The Play Date Cafe, which is a Color Splash challenge…which means, black & white with a touch of color.  Ah ha!

Directions:

1. Using the insert from the punches for measurements, punch the edges of a White Daisy cardstock panel.  Attach to a 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ panel of Black cardstock.
2. Using a 1 1/2″ x 12″ strip of Black cardstock, box pleat it.  I made my scores at 1/2″ from the edge, then 1/8″, 3/4″, 1/8″ and repeat.  Apply adhesive to the 1/2″ sections and position such that the box pleats are centered on the edge of the card – trim any excess.
3. Attach the panel to a White Daisy card base.
4. Using an empty plastic container, add a couple tablespoons of water and 5 drops of Watermelon Re-Inker.  Drop in a 15″ piece of White Daisy Grosgrain Ribbon.  Soak the ribbon for a few minutes.  Remove and allow to dry.  Wrap a piece of ribbon around the box pleats, securing on the back side.  Use the remaining ribbon to tie a bow.  Secure with a Glue Dot.  Tip: Vary the amount of re-inker used to change the intensity of the color. Tip: To save ribbon…secure just an inch of ribbon around the back of the panel instead of completely wrapping around the panel.
5. Using Black ink, stamp the sentiment (from the Say It In Style stamp set).
6. Using Black ink, stamp the heart (from the Soul Mates stamp set) on a scrap of White Daisy cardstock.  Cut out.
7. Using Watermelon ink and a Sponge Dauber, gently add ink to just the swirled portion of the heart.
8. Attach the cut out heart to a scrap of Black cardstock.  Cut out leaving as much of a mat as you’d like.  Tip: when cutting curves, turn the paper…not the scissors.  That will give you a nicer curve.  If your curve has some bumps…isn’t quite rounded, then use the Sanding Block to shape the curve!
9. Using 3D Foam Tape, attach the heart.
10. Embellish the heart with Licorice Opaque Adhesive Gems.

Materials:

• CTMH Say It In Style Stamp Set D1283
• CTMH Soul Mates Stamp Set D1254
• CTMH White Daisy Grosgrain Ribbon Z270
• CTMH Opaques Licorice Adhesive Gems Z1335
• CTMH 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ White Cards & Envelopes X254
• CTMH Sponge Daubers Z726
• CTMH Inks in Black Z2105 and Watermelon Z2158 (retiring)
• CTMH 3D Foam Tape Z1151
• Martha Stewart Bubble Bath Around the Page Punches

Topics: Cards, Soul Mates D1254, The Play Date Cafe Challenges, Tips | 3 Comments »

3 Responses to “Color Splash – Black, White & a Touch of Pink”

1. Julie Ranae Says:
   September 15th, 2010 at 11:16 pm

   So glad that you found us! Your card is just lovely and a great interpretation of color splash!
   Andrea and I are both Martha punch fans…so it’s nice to find another : )
   We have a new challenge going up at midnight EST TONIGHT!!!

2. Andrea Ewen Says:
   September 16th, 2010 at 7:53 am

   It’s YOU that is amazing, Helen! A never ending wealth of information and helpful tips that are always informative, well-detailed and not to mention gorgeous! I so appreciate your creative generosity!
   BTW, your card is awesome, love that punch and the black opaques with that eye-catching splash of pink!

3. Karen Pedersen Says:
   September 16th, 2010 at 9:29 am

   Love, love, love it!

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