Hi Stampers!
Today we are going to do something a bit different. This post and corresponding video are bonus entries to my Stamp Happy Holidays series. Welcome to Stamp Happy Halloween! I realize not everyone celebrates Halloween or makes cards for the holiday but you can still get value from this post. The card layouts can be used for any card. The product I am focusing on can be used on cards and paper crafting projects for any occasion.
So, what is so special about these cards? On each card I used Neon Glossy Gel from Lisa Horton Crafts. The glossy gels are similar to embossing paste. I used the gel with stencils, and I also applied it directly to paper, let it dry, then stamped an image on it, and die cut the image. These gels come in 8 different colors. They are creamy, and very glossy, and definitely have a neon look. They add a little extra fun to cards, because the gel will glow in the dark! This characteristic makes the gels perfect for Halloween paper crafting projects! Let’s take a peek at the sample cards:
WHAT I USED
NOTE - I am not affiliated with, nor do I receive compensation from Lisa Horton Crafts or any other manufacturer, company, or other entity. I am simply sharing a fun product I came across recently.
Aren’t these colors great? I love their bright boldness!!!
I ordered the Neon Glossy Gels from HERE
Here are swatches of the gels on white cardstock (left), and on black cardstock (right).
Colors from top left to bottom left and top right to bottom right
Blossom, Cerise, Marmalade, Lemon Peel, Apple, Malachite, Summer Sky, and Lilac
Here are the same sets of swatches photographed in the dark.
Yes, they truly do glow in the dark after exposure to light.
VIDEO
CREATE A CARD WITH A SPOOKY SURPRISE FOR A STAMP GAPPY HALLOWEEN!
BEST WITCHES AND STARS
HOW IT LOOKS IN THE DARK
* Cardstock - Granny Apple Green, Secret Sea, Basic White
* Stamps - Best Witches, Bag of Bones (both retired)
* Stencil - Hearts & Stars (retired)
* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Granny Apple Green, Berry Burst; Stampin’ Blends - Natural Tones #1000, Bubble Bath, Cajun Craze, Darling Duckling, Berry Burst, Daffodil Delight, Gray Granite, Purple Posey (retired), Parakeet Party (retired)
* Neon Glossy Gel - Cerise (Lisa Horton Crafts)
* Adhesive, dimensionals
HOCUS POCUS CARD
HOW IT LOOKS IN THE DARK
* Cardstock - Garden Green Basic Black, Basic White
* Stamps - Bewitching, Potions & Spells (both retired)
* Stencil - Twinkle (Tim Holtz, Stampers Anonymous)
* Punch - Witch Hat Builder (retired)
* Die - Fifty States (Honey Bee Stamps)
* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento)
* Neon Glossy Gel - Apple (Lisa Horton Crafts)
* Embellishments - Shimmer Star Foamm Stickers
* Adhesive and dimensionals
SUPPLIES I USED
KIND OF CREEPY
HOW IT LOOKS IN THE DARK
SUPPLIES I USED
* Cardstock - Soft Succulent (retired), Basic Gray, Basic White
* Stamps - Boo To You (retired)
* Stencil - Dots (?)
* Neon Glossy Gel - Malachite (Lisa Horton Crafts)
* Inks - Tuxedo Black (Memento), Basic Gray; Stampin’ Blends - Smoky Slate, Night of Navy, Cloud Cover, Soft Sea Foam, Lemon Lolly
* Dies - Nested Essentials
* Punch - 1/2” circle
* Adhesive and dimensionals
THREE GHOSTS
HOW IT LOOKS IN THE DARK
* Cardstock - Basic Black, Basic White, Iridescent Glimmer (retired)
* Dies - Tricks & Treats (retired)
* Stencil - ? (retired)
* Stamps - Potions & Spells (retired)
* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento)
* Neon Glossy Gel - Marmalade (Lisa Horton Crafts)
* Adhesive & dimensionals
TOIL & TROUBLE
HOW IT LOOKS IN THE DARK
SUPPLIES I USED
* Cardstock - Basic Black, Basic White, Basic Gray
* Patterned Paper - (retired)
* Stamps - Potions & Spells and dies (retired)
* Ink - Tuxedo Black (Memento); Stampin’ Blends - Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Timid Tiger, Ivory
* Neon Glossy Gel - Marmalade (Lisa Horton Crafts)
* Dies - Essential Nesting Dies
* Adhesive and dimensionals
GHOSTLY GREETINGS
HOW IT LOOKS IN THE DARK
SUPPLIES I USED
* Cardstock- Basic Black, Basic White, Glow In the Dark Specialty Paper (retired)
* Stamps - Cutest Halloween & punch (retired)
* Dies - Word Wishes (retired)
* Punch - Witch Hat Builder (retired)
* Neon Glossy Gels - Blossom, Lemon Peel, Apple, Summer Sky, Lilac (Lisa Horton Crafts)
* Adhesive and dimensionals
GLOW IN THE DARK CARDS
I had so much fun using these Neon Glossy Gels to create fun Halloween cards.i think the gels are great for Halloween cards, of course, and they add fun to kids’ birthday cards too. Honestly, they are a bright and fun addition to any card.
TIPS
Here are a few tips and observations I have after using these Neon Glossy Neon Glossy Gels:
* The gels have an odor. It is not fumes, just a bit of an odor. It is noticeable, but not overwhelming.
* Cover your work area. Once the gel dries, there is a good chance it is not going anywhere.
* Have a container of soapy water close by; these gels are similar to embossing paste. Place your stencils and palette knives in the water to soak until you can clean them properly.
* The gels work well with stencils, but also can be spread on cardstock, dry, stamp on it (I used my heat tool to make sure the ink was dry), die cut, etc.
* I allowed the backgrounds and other pieces to air dry several hours. As stated above I did use my heat tool to dry a couple of pieces.
* The colors will appear a bit different on white cardstock than on black or dark colored cardstock.
That is all for today. Thank you for dropping in for the Stamp Happy Halloween presentation. Until next time . . .
Stamp Happy!
Kim
NOTE - As always, I use mostly Stampin’ Up!®️ products, many are retired, and are noted as such. Products from other companies are also noted as such. In general I urge you to use what you have to create your own versions of the sample cards. Some of you may have some theNeon Glossy Gels in your stash, but I would guess most of you do not. I am sharing the product, because I have had a ball using it, and maybe you will too.
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