Color Coordinates with Shari Carroll: Ghost Images

I’m having fun with the Pantone Color of the year 2019 LIVING CORAL. It’s a beautiful shade that sits right dab in the middle of pink and orange. To celebrate this color I’ve come up with a Color Coordinates using Simon Says Stamp inks.
Shari Carroll, Color Coordinates, Pantone Coral

I’ve stamped a panel of white cardstock with the Simon Damask Background Cling using Simon Says Stamp white ink. Once it had a chance to dry, I cut the panel up into strips of various sizes. This is where the cool part comes in. I colored each of the strips with my ink colors using a blending tool. The image of the Damask leaves a ghosting effect with the inks.

Shari Carroll, Color Coordinates, Pantone Coral

I varied how dark I colored the strips so I could get lighter and darker tones of the inks. I used the Simon Ornate Love stamp set where I white embossed the letters LOVE and inked up each of those with the same color inks. I adhered some of the strips flush onto the card base and some are lifted up with foam tape.  I wrapped the card with Silver Metallic thread trying it in a bow. I pulled the bow through the “O” and place the rest of the letters onto the strips. To finish it up, I added a few Studio Katia clear drops.

Shari Carroll, Color Coordinates, Pantone Coral

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  1. I didn’t realize the stamped ink without embossing powder would show through so well. A great technique. Thank you!

  2. Stunning Shari, love the ghosting effect and the Pantone Color of this is year is awesome!
    Thank you so much for the new Color Coordinates Inspiration, I’m sure I will use this a lot!

  3. I love coral! I once had a bathroom painted color & my husband hated it. He argued that it was pink! He lost, we didn’t re-paint, HaHa
    I love this card by the way.

  4. Wow, I love the beautiful colours and pattern on this card!! The effect is gorgeous. Im going to try your technique, thank you for your clear instructions and the video. I also didnt realise that not embossing the ink would show through so well!!!!
    ;) xx

  5. Great card & video! I love the ghosting effect and this stamp set and dies. Your design is so inspirational. Thanks.

  6. Gorgeous colors, beautiful technique and great design. Thanks, Shari for the video and creative inspiration.

  7. I absolutely love the design of this card and the colors! Thanks for sharing how to do the ghost imaging.

  8. Really lovely card. Love the idea of sponging over the white for a damask effect. Also appreciate the tip on how to keep my metallic thread from fraying.

  9. This is such a beautiful card Shari, you have done an amazing job on it. This stamp set looks so elegant especially done in these colours. Very well done, as always!

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