Fri 25 Feb 2011
Stampin’ Addicts’ Birthday Blog Hop
Posted by Yapha under Big Shot, Birthday, Build-a-Bear
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Welcome to the first stop on the Second Annual Stampin’ Addicts Birthday Blog Hop! (If you just came from Holly K’s blog, don’t worry, we will link you around in a complete circle.) Each of the stops is featuring a different stamping technique. I am excited to show you that old favorite, the shaving cream technique! This technique uses reinkers swirled into shaving cream to create an interesting image. You must use glossy paper, or it looks like a big mess. Be sure to come back on Monday for a video of the technique if you are unfamiliar with it.
Most of the time, the shaving cream technique is used to create card backgrounds. On this first card, I did just that. To add more interest, I used the faux shaving cream technique on the whale image, by smearing a wheel on the stamp itself. Doesn’t the shaving cream piece remind you of water? It is great for ocean-themed cards!
Stamps: Fox & Friends, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Cupcake Wheel
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Wild Wasabi
Paper: Glossy White, Baja Breeze, Night of Navy, Whisper White
For my second card, I again used the shaving cream piece as the background, but I also made two coordinating pieces which I used to create the cupcake. The shaving cream design can lend a lot of spice to punch art.
Stamps: Something to Celebrate (hostess)
Ink: Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake
Paper: Glossy White, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip
Other: Build a Cupcake Punch, 1 3/4″ Circle Punch, 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch, Paper Piercer
As I was creating these images, I was struck by how much they looked like tie-dye. I thought to myself, wouldn’t it be fun to use this to create a tie-dye T-shirt for the Build-a-Bear? What better card for your favorite Dead Head?
Stamps: none
Ink: Real Red, Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight
Paper: Real Red, Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black
Other: Bear Bigz Die, Beary Essentials Bigz Die, Beary Boy Sizzlets Die, Big Shot
I hope you enjoyed these projects. Please stop back on Monday for a video tutorial to learn more about the shaving cream technique. Your next stop is Holly P, who will be featuring some of her amazing punch art! Thanks for joining me in wishing Stampin’ Addicts a very happy 2nd birthday!
Yapha, How fun are these? The tie dye shirt is just the cutest thing!
How did I not know about the faux shaving cream technique on the whale? Awesome!
One of these days I’ve GOT to try this! That “tie-dye” tshirt is too funny!
I would have never thought of using this technique for a shirt. Clever girl.
You do such a good job with this technique. The blues look just like water. That shirt is just too stinkin’ cute.
Yapha! I don’t know which card I like the best. I love the whale, so cute. I love the pink and brown mixed together, but I completely adore the tie-dye shirt!!! All so cute!!
These are all amazing! Must admit that this technique has always intimidated me but you’ve convinced me to try. The whale is genius and I, too, love the shirt.
OK, these are amazing! Especially love that whale card!
The Dead Head Ted! lol Great job! I need to revisit this technique!
Love this technique! Love the illusion of water.
OMGosh…I am so making the card…My daughter’s b-day party is next week and are theme is Groovy 60s. This are perfect for the Thank you Cards…
These are so cool! I love your whale card. Look for unscented shaving cream or your house will smell like a barber shop! lol
Love the tie-dye!
awesome cards! I love this tech. and have used it many times, but never on a stamp…very cool!
I will say that you can also use SU’s whisper white and Georgia Pacific’s white card stock, without making a huge mess.
I’ll have to try it with glossy, never used it that way, wasn’t taught to.
thanks for the stamp tip!
Susan
Yapha these are fabulous!! I’ve always been afraid of “messy” techniques, but I’m tempted to try this one after seeing your adorable cards.
Your Build-A-Bear’s “tie-dyed” shirt is too funny! Great job on all your projects. Thanks for hosting another fabulous hop!
oh my goodness what cute projects! I love the swirls of pink/brown for the cupcake and that tie dyed shirt is adorable
Toooooo cute!! I haven’t done shave cream or faux shave cream in quite a long time, and I love all the stuff you did, but that tie dye shirt on the bear is way too cute!! Love it!!
Cute projects!! I love the whale one!!!
Awwwww man, that tie die bear is killin’ me!!!
What a great variety of looks you’ve achieved, Yapha–can’t wait to try this technique with punch art, as you suggested!
Yapha you are brilliant!! Lovin that Tie Dye shirt!!
Okay, that tie dye shirt is just da bomb! Too much!!!
Yapha, this has always been one of my favorite techniques – good clean fun! I’m partial to the whale card because I love those colors. Great job. And that t-shirt!!! My jaw hit the floor when I saw that. Ingenious!
Love your cards Yapha, the tie dye shirt is so cute.
Yapha! I love it! such great cards, and I’m in love with that bears tye-dyed shirt. Too cute!
Love, love, love the tye dye!
Every project made me smile and laugh! Cupcakes and BAB tie dye – perfect for this technique!
Ha ha!! That tie-dyed shirt is a hoot! Great job!
Stinkin Cayoot Yapha!! LOVE it! The whale is perfect, but the die dyed shirt is awesome!
I love the shaving cream technique results you got! The swirls and colours are so unique.
Thanks for sharing! I may get brave enough to try this after seeing yours.
I just wanted to check in and thank you for this amazing blog hop. I know I am late for the hop but I am so glad I took the time to check all the ladies work out! What a talented and amazing group of stampers and paper crafters! I have learned so many new and exciting techniques and can’t wait to try them out!
Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Super cute ideas Yapha! You’re right I always think of this technique for backgrounds but you blew that out of the water. Love the tie dye idea!!