FLOWERING RAIN BOOTS BUNDLE - A PRODUCT DETAIL POST

Hi Stampers!

Here in Southeastern Indiana it is definitely winter, but the FLOWERING RAIN BOOTS BUNDLE brings a touch of spring to the cold snowy days. The. FLOWERING RAIN BOOTS BUNDLE is found in the STAMPIN’ UP!®️ JANUARY - JUNE 2022 MINI CATALOG. In today’s post we’ll take a look at the stamps and dies, and I’ll share some tips for using them. Be sure to watch the video for more tips and demonstrations. Let’s take a look at some cards I made using the bundle.

FLOWERING RAIN BOOTS BUNDLE

(Flowering Rain Boots stamp set & Rain Boots Dies)

FLOWERING RAIN BOOTS BUNDLE PRODUCT DETAIL VIDEO

FLOWERING RAIN BOOTS STAMP SET IMAGES

As you can see the stamped images contain a lot of “highlights,” the white patches. I like the look, but there are times when I’d prefer a bit more color on the image. I have two methods to add more color to the images. The first is stamp the image on colored cardstock. Use ink that is a shade or so darker than the cardstock. (See Rain or Shine card.) The second method is stamp the image and use a blending pen to move the ink around. This adds a hint of color to the white areas. See the sample below. The top flower pot is stamped in Cajun Craze ink. The bottom image is stamped with Cajun Craze ink, and gone over with a blending pen. 

Is the FLOWERING RAIN BOOTS stamp set a Two Step stamp set? Technically no, but sort of - if stamping the tulip blooms and stems/leaves directly on a card panel -yes, that would be a two step process. What if you want to stamp the tulips and stems/leaves images to make them look as though they are coming out of the boot (or the pot, or the watering can) it will take a little masking. Let’s take a look at the images below, and you’ll see what I mean.

I masked the top line on each boot then stamped the stems/leaves on the image to the left. I did no masking on the image on the right. 

The RAIN BOOTS DIES contains 9 dies. Seven of the dies cut out the images in the stamp set. One of the remaining dies cuts out a hand rake (garden tool), and the other cuts out a lattice image. (See photo below.)

(Watch the video for more information and tips on using the lattice die.)

Hand Rake Die Three Ways

1. For the rake on the left I die cut two images; one from Real Red cardstock, and one from Silver Foil. (The Silver Foils sheets from the Stampin’ Up! June - December 2021Mini Catalog carried over, and are still available for order.) I cut the handle off the Real Red die cut and adhered it to the Silver Foil image.

2. The rake in the center was die cut from Basic White cardstock, then colored with Real Red and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Write Markers.

3. The rake on the right was also cut from Basic White cardstock, then colored with Real Red (dark) and Smoky Slate (light) Stampin’ Blends.

ADHESIVE SHEETS

The hand rake and lattice die cuts have very little area to apply adhesive. To adhere the hand rake and lattice die cuts I recommend using the ADHESIVE SHEETS. Simply cut your cardstock to the size you need. Cut the adhesive sheet to the same size. Peel off the backing on one side and adhere it to the “back” side of the cardstock. Place the die on the cardstock and run it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (die cut machine) as usual. To adhere the die cut to your card panel, peel the backing off the die cut to reveal the adhesive. Position the die cut where you want it on your card and give it a gentle press. 

TULIPS IN FULL BLOOM CARD

SUPPLIES

* Basic White card base

* Granny Apple Green cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4” and embossed wit the Gingham Embossing Folder

* Basic White cardstock  5” x 3 3/4” - cut with largest of the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.

* Basic White cardstock for stamping the flower pot, stems/leaves, and tulips.

* Inks - Granny Apple Green for greeting and stems/leaves, Cajun Craze for the flower pot, and Flirty Flamingo for the tulips, Blending Pen

* Adhesive and Dimensionals

NOTE - the video shows how I altered the stems/leaves stamp, how I masked the tulip image, and used the Blending Pen to add a bit more color to the images.

RAIN OR SHINE CARD

SUPPLIES

* Pool Party card base

* Bermuda Bay cardstock cut at 5 1/4” x 4” for mat

* SUNSHINE & RAINBOWS DSP (SALE-A-BRATION BROCHURE) cut at 5” x 3 3/4”

* Scrap of Bermuda Bay cut with the Stitched Rectangles Dies (2 7/8” x 7/8”) for greeting mat

* Scrap of Basic White cut at 2 3/4” x 3/4” for greeting

* Scrap of Pool Party to stamp rain boots image - use the Bermuda Bay ink to stamp the image

* Pool Party Sheer Ribbon - about 18” 

* Ink - Bermuda Bay

* Adhesive and dimensionals

NOTE -  Adhere the DSP to the Bermuda Bay Mat. Wrap the ribbon around the panel about 2” from the bottom of the panel and tie it in a bow toward the right side of the panel. Adhere this piece to the card base  and finish the card.

IN FULL BLOOM CARD

This card is very similar to a card on page 30 of the STAMPIN’ UP! JANUARY - JUNE 2022 MINI CATALOG. STAMPIN’ UP! CATALOGS are a great resource for inspiration - card layouts, color combinations, and more!

SUPPLIES

* Basic White card base

* SUNSHINE & RAINBOWS DSP cut at 5” x 3 3/4”

* Cinnamon Cider cardstock cut at 5” x 3/4” and embossed with the TIMBER 3-D Embossing Folder (carry over item from previous mini catalog)

* Cinnamon Cider cardstock 5” x 2” backed with an adhesive sheet and die cut with the lattice die (cut two)

* Silver Foil an Real Red cardstock  die cut one hand rake image from each. Follow instructions listed above under Hand Rake Dies Three Ways - #1

* Basic White cardstock to stamp the flowers, watering can, seed pack, and greeting - die cut greeting with the Stitched Rectangles Die (1 3/4” x 1 1/4”)

* Basic White Baker’s twine -about 8”

* Inks - Evening Evergreen - greeting and watering can; Daffodil Delight - flower image; Coastal Cabana - seed packet

* Adhesive, Adhesive Sheets, Dimensionals, Glue Dot ( to attach bow made from the Baker’s twine)

I hope this post and the accompanying video provides tips and inspiration for you to get the most from this bundle. Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time…

Stamp Happy!

Kim

http://greatinkspirations,stampinup.net

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