I love the new photopolymer sets in the new catalog, like the Flower Patch Set used here. Because they are photopolymer, they are completely clear which makes it easy to stamp them just where you want them. Two-step stamped flowers in layered colors are now super simple! I also love that the photopolymer sets are less expensive than they would be if you bought them in Wood-Mount or even Clear-Mount. You get more bang for your buck so you can buy extras to bling up your projects!
The Flower Patch Set has matching Framelits (Flower Fair Framelits) and Stampin' Up! has bundled them together so you can save even more money (15%). Here's a bright and cheery birthday card I made using this bundle.
Uses Flower Patch Photopolymer Set plus Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad, Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, 2014-2016 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Blackberry Bliss), Blackberry Bliss Card Stock, Strawberry Slush Card Stock, Melon Mambo Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Strawberry Slush Thick Baker's Twine, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Rich Razzleberry Assortment Stampin' Blendabilities Markers, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Pierce Mat (see tip below for why and how you use this), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Flower Fair Framelits, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block E, and Clear-Mount Block H.
You can learn more about two-step stamping and the Flower Patch Set by watching this great little video from Stampin' Up!:
Here's a tip I found useful for stamping with the photopolymer sets, especially the larger stamps included in these sets. Place your Stampin' Pierce Mat on your work surface and place your card stock on top of the mat. Ink up your stamp and stamp. You'll get a nice, clean, evenly stamped image when you stamp on top of the Stampin' Pierce Mat!
You can order some of the products used on this card online by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! You may order other items as well if you wish.
Thanks, Rita. I'm glad you like it. I hope the tip of stamping on a soft mat with photopolymer sets will help. It made a huge difference for me!
Posted by: Michele Reynolds | 06/21/2014 at 07:09 PM
Your card is so pretty! Thank you for your tip about using a soft mat when stamping these photopolymer images .... I've been having some trouble getting good ink coverage on some of the larger Flower Patch images. Will give this a try.
Posted by: RitaR | 06/21/2014 at 01:46 PM