Splitcoaststampers posts stamping challenges every weekday. Monday is a Technique Challenge, today's challenge is Stained Glass. It takes some time but it isn't difficult.
There are detailed instructions available on Splitcoast, here's a quick summary. I used 4 1/4 x 11" (card base) and 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" (inside frame) pieces of Rose Red cardstock, a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" piece of Whisper White and a 4 1/8 x 5 3/8" piece of acetate. The card base and inside frame were cut with a 1/2" frame, and the cardbase was stamped with Boho Background using Rose Red ink.
The design, from the One of a Kind stamp set, was stamped on the front of the acetate with Black Stazon ink. Then the fun part - the design is painted on the back with Crystal Effects colored with Barely Banana, Cameo Coral and Rose Red and reinkers. One drop of ink and a dime size amount a Crystal Effects is enough. I used wax paper as a palette, you could also use a piece of acetate or an old CD. Only mix one color at a time, it takes a little while to dry, but gets tacky pretty quickly. Once the acetate is dry mount it on the inside of the card base, and mount the inside frame on top of it. Mount the white cardstock on the inside of the card and stamp the sentiment on it.
It took almost as long to pick a stamp set to use as it did to make the card. I just don't have the variety in flower stamps that I would like to have. It's a good thing there's a new catalog today! Have you had a chance to look at it yet? What are your favorite sets?
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