Dancing on Mulberry Paper

                                                                  

                   Hello Friends!

Today’s card features something a little bit different.  You’ve probably tried the simple technique of dragging a mini ink pad across your card stock to create colorful stripes -  like I’ve done on this card.  But what is different is I didn’t put the ink on card stock, I used a textured paper called mulberry paper.

So next time you feel like trying something new - search for a natural fiber paper like mulberry tree paper. It’s stronger than teabag paper or tissue paper .

Supply list

Red card base (optional to use any embossing folder on this)

Stamps used: African Dancers, Giraffe border stamp, and African proverbs set of 8 

Catherine Pooler Mini Inks  

Messy Diamond grid stencil 

Three -> 4 x 5.25 pieces of white card stock plus scrap piece for inside sentiment. 

Black archival ink pad

Adhesive

Soft stencil brush (Technique Junkies carries a wonderful set of colorful soft brushes) 

How I created this:

- I first pulled mini Catherine pooler inks across a large size piece of mulberry paper.  I used three colors from the Urban oasis collection (orange peel, hot tub, and lemongrass).

- Let the inks dry completely then cut the mulberry paper down to the size you need for your card then adhere it to a piece of white card stock so it will be sturdy. Attach piece of black card stock (to the back) that is slightly larger to give it a small frame.

- Using a stamping platform I stamped the african dancers using black archival ink.  You may need to stamp more than once to get a nice bold black on the mulberry paper.

- Repeat with the giraffe border stamp stamping it along the bottom.

- Add a piece of foam behind the black piece(optional) then glue to your card base.

- Using Catherine Pooler Rouge red I stenciled the upper left and bottom right corner of the card front.  I added some of the stenciling to the inside to bring it all together.

- I chose one of the new African proverbs to add a sentiment to the inside. You could stamp this directly to a 4 x 5.25 card panel if you didn’t want to add another piece of card stock.  I sometimes stamp things crooked so I’m in the habit of stamping sentiments on small piece of card stock :)

I think this card would be perfect for numerous celebratory occasions. I’d love to hear what you think!

All of these stamps are automatically 15% off through 2/8/2024.

If you “Gotta have them all” you will save $28.09

Everything else (like the inks & stencil) is 10% off when you use my Design Team discount (TJ10AJ) at checkout.

                                 

                            Keep crafting!   ~ AJ ~

Still Time to Shop the New Release at a Discount

Hello. Jeanette here. Have you had a chance to do any shopping with the February release at Technique Junkies yet? If not, you'll want to hurry. There's still a few days left to purchase the newly released stamps at 15% off.

Check out all of the new stamps - HERE. 

If you want all of them you'll want to go - HERE.

I have three cards featuring stamps from the January release.

Sister Therapy 

and 

Paint Splashes (from a previous release)...

Nurses Are Angels:

African Dancers and African Proverbs:

If you like saving money - and who doesn't - please use the code TJ10JEANETTE when checking out at Technique Junkies to receive a 10% discount.

If you'd like to see other cards I've made using Technique Junkies stamps/products, you'll find them on my blog - HERE.