Category: Cactus Cuties

I wanted to experiment with some acrylic block water colouring. For the first experiment, I used Block F and added ink in 1″ strips directly onto the block. The colours were added in sequence – Cajun Craze, Cinnamon Cider, Evening Evergreen, Just Jade, Garden Green and Granny Apple Green. I used both Classic Stampin’ Pads and Stampin’ Write Markers™.

Then I spritzed water across the block.

I pressed a piece of Shimmery White cardstock onto the block.

The result was a little muddy looking in some areas so I tried a different approach.

This time I chose Block G and used the same cardstock and colours.

I taped the cardstock to stop it from curling up when it was spritzed with water. Then I inked up the small block and pressed it down on the cardstock.

Between each colour being stamped down, I gave the card an extra spritz.

When both samples were dry, I decided to use the second experiment for today’s project.

The layout for this card is symmetrical and quite simple. I used the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder to add texture to the Granny Apple Green layer. Then I adhered it to the Basic Black layer and then the Basic White card base.

The block water coloured panel was trimmed down. A length of black twine, from the Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack, was wrapped around this panel and then tied in a bow.

A scrap of Basic Black cardstock was used to punch out the cactus and pot. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach the pieces to the card front.

The sentiment was partially inked so that it would only read ‘a note’. It was cut into a small strip and added to the card front with dimensionals.

Finally, I added some Matte Black Dots for decoration.

This technique is a bit messy but I do like the finished look.

Oops – I forgot to include the baker’s twine in the products photo.

Tomorrow I will have a project for the Global Design Project Challenge to share with you.

Until then, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

Product List

Cactus Cuties Bundle [158058] $54.75	Cactus Cuties Photopolymer Stamp Set [158056] $30.00	Cactus Builder Punch [158057] $31.00	Painted Texture 3 D Embossing Folder [154317] $15.75	Matte Black Dots [154284] $12.25
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475] $19.25	Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $15.25	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $17.00	Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock [147014] $15.25	Shimmery White A4 Card Stock [121717] $17.50
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085] $13.00	Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad [153114] $13.00	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad [155576] $13.00	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089] $13.00	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $13.00
Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad [153115] $13.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Black Stampin' Dimensionals Combo Pack [150893] $10.50
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $209.00	Paper Snips [103579] $17.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00	Basic White C6 Envelopes [159235] $13.00