Doodling with Debby: Spotlight Ink Blended Background
Hi friends! Happy Saturday!! Welcome to the latest edition of Doodling with Debby with the always fabulous Debby Hughes! Debby is utilizing some brand new goodies from our Sending Sunshine release! Be sure to watch the video and enjoy!
Hi, it’s Debby here for my monthly Doodling With Debby video feature on the Simon Says Stamp blog.
I have had a lot of requests for quick and easy cards, and I hope today’s two cards, which use a spotlight of ink blended background to draw the eye to the cute critter focal point, fit the bill. I’m going to be using three main products for these cards – the cute critters from the Hello There set, the large cling mounted background Deco Diamonds and the Leafy Frame stencil. All three products have just been released today as part of the Sending Sunshine release from Simon Says Stamp.
For my first card, I stamped the large background Deco Diamonds set in Clear Embossing Ink on Neenah Solar White 80lb card, sprinkled with White Heat Embossing Powder and heat set. I blended a combination of Rosie Cheeks, Melon and Duckling inks and the heat embossed lines resisted the ink to reveal a beautiful pattern. I splattered the panel with a solution of Perfect Pearls to give sparkly droplets along the lines of the pattern.
I die cut the panel with a Nested Circle die and then set that aside while I worked on the rest of the card. The new Hello There set has a bunch of cute critters with the original theme of the tin can and string telephone system that I had fun playing with as a child. However, I decided to keep these cards simple and so used just one cute critter on each card. I thought the cat looked like he was waving and would be the perfect companion to the Hello There sentiment. I stamped the cat in Intense Black Ink and colored with Copic markers before fussy cutting.
For the sentiment, I stamped the Hello There in Clear Embossing Ink on Black card, sprinkled with White Embossing Powder and heat set before trimming to a banner and cutting one edge at an angle.
I compiled the card using foam adhesive to attach the elements to a Neenah Solar White 110lb card base. I added Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen to the cat’s ears and nose and coated the nose with Nuvo Crystal Glaze. Finally, I added Neat & Tangled Sherbet and Darice sequins followed by Nuvo drops in Bubblegum Blush and Simply White. I paired the card with a Gina K Coral Reef envelope which pulled out the tones of the card perfectly.
For my second card, I worked on the same design elements as my first card, but this time I used the Leafy Frame stencil for the ink blended spotlight circle. I blended Seafoam and Laurel Green inks over the stencil on a panel of Neenah Solar White 80lb Card. I splattered the panel with a solution of Perfect Pearls and also added a few paint splatters. I then die cut a piece from the panel with a Nested Circle.
For this card, I used the cheeky monkey from the Hello There set and stamped him in Intense Black Ink on Neenah Solar White 80lb Card before coloring with Copic Markers and then fussy cut-out.
For the sentiment, I again stamped the Hello There greeting in Clear Embossing Ink on Black card, sprinkled with White Embossing Powder and trimmed to a banner with an angled end.
I compiled the card as before, only this time I added May Arts Twine for the monkey to hang on to. I adhered the twine to the back of the circle with tape and then used a glue dot on the back of the monkey’s paw to hold so he would hold on to the twine. I accented this card with sequins from Little Things From Lucy’s Cards and Darice along with Nuvo Duck Egg Blue droplets and paired the card with a Gina K Fresh Asparagus envelope.
Thanks for joining me today, and I’ll see you next time for Doodling With Debby.
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These are adorable!
Adorable cards! The blended backgrounds are the perfect backdrop for these cute critters.
Wonderful QCAS (Quick and Clean and Simple) cards. Adorable critters. x
So very cute! lovely cards :)
These are so cute and fun! Thanks for sharing these ideas!
Such adorable cards. Love how the stamp Circle was the focal point. Love your coloring.
Thanks for sharing….
Super cute ink blended spotlight backgrounds, great looks!
Love the cat and monkey creations and the background along with your layout as well – TFS
Great work Debby, clean and simple but stunning!
SQUEAL!! These are just ADORABLE!! LOVE them!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! <3
OMGoodness, so cuuuuuuuuuuute! Love them!
Oh my goodness Debby these are so adorable. That kitty & monkey are so precious.
Fun cards! Great backgrounds!
The cards are really pretty and fun with the little monkey
Both the “critters” are adorable and what you did with the circle backgrounds is terrific!
Cute, cute, cute!!!
Very sweet cards. I love blended backgounds and I love the idea of die cutting to “spotlight” the background on a clean and simple card. Thanks for the inspiration.
Super adorable!
these are so freakin’ adorable!
Adorable cards, coloring and critters!
The monkey is adorable. Love that shade of green.
Great designs with the circles and cute critters.
So cute! Love that new bg stamp!
How fun would it be to get Debby’s card in the mail and find this cute kitty waving hello to me?? All of the critters in this new stamp set are so fun and lovable! Debby made a great card!
So cute! Great idea to use a spotlight effect for the adorable critters. I love that stencil!
The cards are just so adorable!! I love the cat one and I love the background you did for it!! And for the monkey, just too cute!! He’s hanging around, just adorable!! What if you would have put an action wobbler under him too??? OMG! That would have been hilarious! Thanks for sharing, Looks like I’ll be adding the Hello There stamp to my Wish List now LOL!!!!
Very cute cards! Love having good ideas for quick, CAS cards.
These are both adorable cards! I love how the circles are slightly hanging over the edge of the card :)
Wonderful CAS cards, and I’m so in live with the “Hello There” cuties.
Super cute and that ink blending is spot on!
Cute cards and thanks for the inspiration of just cutting simple circles from our background images!
So cute! Love the design & those adorable critters!
Cute cards and very simple and clean! Thank you for sharing them!
I love the deco diamond background.
The more I see of the deco diamond, the more I want it. I need it! lol So pretty! Both cards are so lovely and cute. Well designed.
Your cards are sooooo Adorable Debby!!!
Love how the circles are the
background for the little
animals. Darling cards.
thanks for sharing
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So, so cute cards and little critters. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
These cards are so sweet, I love the added touch of the twine for the monkey to hold.
Such amazing cards!!
What a lovely idea to highlight with the background stamps and the stencils. I’ll definitely have to try this idea. I love a good CAS design. I especially like the little bit that’s hanging off. Thanks for sharing!
These cards are so cute ! And the colours are gorgeous :)
Great cards, Debby! I think the off-the-edge circles add a lot of interest to simple cards, and make them look not-so-simple! Thanks for sharing that idea!
These cards and the images on them are just adorable – thanks for sharing:)
Awesome cards. Love the backgrounds!
I think the critters in this set are too adorable… I was glad to hear I wasn’t the only one who played telephone with the cans and string as a child. Love your Doodles, nicely done.
Love the solar burst stencil and the Bohemian Lace stamp in this release.I always enjoy Debby’s cards/videos.
These cards may be simple but they are adorable. Thanks for making me smile!
These little animals are so cute. I just love them.
Loving those new SSS critter and background stamps :D