A Country Christmas with Stampin’ Up!’s Shimmer Paint
Posted on: Friday, October 2nd, 2009
I’m not sure if this really qualifies for a Country Christmas but whenever I see gingham I think “Country” *lol*. I want to thank all of you that took the time to leave a comment on the World Card Makers Tour post yesterday. I have to tell you that I’m still riding high! If you didn’t leave a comment there’s still time because comments close on the 4th of Oct. and then winners will be announced on the 6th of Oct.
Today’s card features Stampin’ Up!’s shimmer paints mixed with reinkers. This is a technique that you’ve seen me do several times before in the last few weeks, but I love the effect so much that I decided to use it on this card. To see exactly how I made the card you can check out the video below:
Directions:
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Sponge the edges of a 3″ x 4″ piece of Whisper White CS in Old Olive Classic ink. Stamp the greeting in the top right corner in Basic Black Classic ink.
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Mix a couple of drops of reinker with about 3 drops of Frost White Shimmer paint in the well of a plastic artist’s palette. use a sponge dauber to pick up your shimmery olive color and apply it to the tree stamp from Stampin’ Up!’s patterned pines level 1 hostess stamp set (from the Holiday Mini Catalogue).
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Stamp the trees onto the 3″ x 4″ piece of Whisper White CS. Set aside to dry.
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Sponge the edges of a 3-3/4″ x 5″ piece of Merry Moments DP with Old Olive Classic ink and a wedge of Stamping Sponge. Center and mat it onto a 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ Real Red card front.
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Take a 1″ x 4-1/4″ piece of Old Olive CS (I used a scrap of textured Old Olive), and scallop one edge using the Scallop Edge punch.
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Lay a 5-1/2″ piece of red gingham ribbon across the Old Olive CS strip, bring the ends of the ribbon around to the back and stick them down using Snail adhesive
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Center the Whisper White CS piece along the right edge of the card and stick it to the card front. Stick on the Old Olive CS strip so that it slightly overlaps the left edge of the Whisper White CS piece.
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Tie a 10″ piece of red gingham ribbon in a bow around the first piece. Position it at the top of the Old Olive CS strip.
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“Faux” thread a large Old Olive button and a small Real Red button from Stampin’ Up!’s Playground Designer button collection with a coordinating sliver of CS. Stick the buttons to the card using mini glue dots. You’re done!
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. If you haven’t already, make sure you sign up for my FREE 12 weeks of Christmas in the top right corner of my sidebar.
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Stamps: Patterned Pines (level 1 hostess set from the Holiday Mini Catalogue), Home for Christmas (111756)
Ink: Basic Black Classic ink (101179), Old Olive reinker (100531)
Paper: Real Red CS (102482), Whisper White CS (100730), Old Olive CS (100702), Merry Moments DP (115672)
Accessories: Bone Folder (102300), Paper snips (103579), Snail adhesive (104332), Red Gingham ribbon (104827), spomge daubers (102892), Playground designer buttons (116313), Scallop Edge punch (112091), Frost White shimmer paint (116854),plastic palette & paintbrush (Non-Stampin’ Up! – from dollar store)
Andrea Walford 
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71 Comments
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:43 pm
I LOVE this card and this stamp set. I have yet to use it due to home renovations, but I’m getting ready to dig into my Christmas stamps and begin preparing for Christmas stamp camps.
Thank you for the inspiration, one again!
barb
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:54 pm
I can’t believe I need to be thinking about Christmas cards already! Thanks for the inspiration to get started!
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:57 pm
My stamp set is on the way, now I can’t wait! Very pretty. Gingham makes me think country too
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:01 pm
I really like the country look, and I have always been partial to our gingham ribbon. Thanks for sharing such a cute card!
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:14 pm
This is a great card. Thanks for sharing this technique, been wondering how to use these paints. Really enjoy your website and visit it very often and never come away without an idea or inspiration!
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:16 pm
So Sweet!
TGIF to you and I have issues making bows as well… are you a lefty? I am and I think that is what causes it for me as my bows always end up the opp. way so what I do is always tie the bow with the card up side down…and it seems to help 
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Once again you shimmer with your cards. I just got my first bottle and can’t wait to use it this weekend. Red gingham reminds me of my grandmother kitchen curtains… love it.
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:41 pm
I love SHimmer paint–I got to try it out at a workshop and just loved it! I’m now waiting for my colors to come in!
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Thanks for the inspiration I just dug out all my christmas stamps so I could get going on them. I never get my cards done on time so this year Im starting really early.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Your cards always make me want stuff that was of no interest to me at first glance, but once I see what you can do with it, I think I have to have it. That paper is so cute and I love the 2 trees. Thanks again.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Andrea,
Love the card!! This is one set that I needed to have. Thank you for doing another card with the shimmer paint.
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Wow! Quite classy with a country twist! I LOVE it! You and your sister are so inspiring. Thank you for all you do. I enjoy browsing your blog. Thanks again!
October 2nd, 2009 at 3:34 pm
I’m with ya – gingham = country
Cute card!
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Really like your latest card. The Patterned Pines Stamp Set is on its way here as we speak! Can’t wait to receive it and give your design a try. Thanks for sharing once again! (I’m eagerly awaiting your 12 Weeks of Christmas post!!)
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:32 pm
This is a wonderful card! I love the background DP with that fun country gingham (yes, I think “country” when I see gingham too). Thanks for sharing!!
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Love it…this is such a versatile design too…so many possibilities…thanks for sharing.
October 2nd, 2009 at 6:53 pm
THANK YOU SO MUCH for coming up with this card! I love this set and wasn’t happy with many of the samples I have seen and this is perfect. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Also Love your 12 days of Christmas blinkie.
October 2nd, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Definitely a country flavor to this very pretty card!
October 2nd, 2009 at 7:44 pm
What a cute card! I think it looks very country and I like the DP backround. Also congratulations on the World Card Makers Tour. Your cards are great and I love the tutorials, I’ve learned a lot!
Thank you so much,
Alice
October 2nd, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Very pretty. I haven’t used gingham ribbon for so long – I’ll have to dig it out again.
October 2nd, 2009 at 7:55 pm
It does have a gentle country feel to it Andrea…love it.
October 2nd, 2009 at 8:14 pm
How pretty. I love this set. I cannot wait to start my holiday projects. Thank you for the inspiration.
October 2nd, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Great card! I love that the video showcasing how it all comes together.
October 2nd, 2009 at 8:25 pm
This is sooo pretty!! I love the gingham ribbon!!
October 2nd, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Love your country card!
October 2nd, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Great card, I love all the different techniques that you used. I am excited to check out the other blogs!
October 2nd, 2009 at 9:52 pm
I just got this set and wasn’t sure what to do with it. I love the idea of using the shimmer paint. Thanks for sharing!
October 2nd, 2009 at 10:04 pm
I’ve been dying to try the shimmer paint and reinkers technique. I have some reinker on order, so maybe soon. Thank you for sharing!!! It is a very pretty card. I’m getting that set too, so I will have to CASE.
My mom always said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. You should feel sooo flattered just with all my imitation of your projects! 
October 2nd, 2009 at 10:09 pm
I really, really like this card…but I really, really like about everything you do! LOL!
October 2nd, 2009 at 10:15 pm
So pretty as usual! Love the colors….this stamp set is too cute!
October 2nd, 2009 at 11:18 pm
I have been a “regular” for well over a year now and you just keep getting better and better! The video tutorials are amazing and I am so happy that you are doing so well. You & Sophia make a great team! What an inspiration you two are to us Demos – keep up the fantastic work ladies – you have our attention!
October 2nd, 2009 at 11:46 pm
very pretty card! love the gingham ribbon!
October 3rd, 2009 at 1:48 am
I love this card. I am also in love with the new shimmer paints and can’t wait to give the re-inker technique a try.
Steph
October 3rd, 2009 at 2:32 am
Thanks for the pretty card today. This layout would work for many different designs.
October 3rd, 2009 at 5:52 am
Another card that has inspired me to create! Thanks for sharing your ideas!
October 3rd, 2009 at 8:26 am
I’m so excited. I just had a workshop last night and I can order this stamp set. Thanks for inspiring me to use it right away (once it gets here, of course).
October 3rd, 2009 at 9:28 am
How cute is this? I love this stamp set!
October 3rd, 2009 at 10:29 am
I love this card. It makes me want to buy that stamp set. Thanks for the inspiration.
Sharon
October 3rd, 2009 at 11:50 am
I love gingham ribbon and buttons. I’d agree that it is a country card.
October 3rd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Cute card! I still haven’t tried the shimmer paints, but I have to soon.
October 3rd, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Beautiful just beautiful!
October 3rd, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Adorable card! And can I just say you have gorgeous hands!
October 3rd, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Great Christmas card. Love the gingham w/the DSP.
October 3rd, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Thanks for sharing this wonderful card and how you made it. I enjoyed getting this weeks 12 weeks of Christmas tutorial. Thanks.
October 3rd, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Your cards are so beautiful, we don’t have that stamp set yet in Australia so I hope it is on the way.
Can I still enter the competition.
Thanks Rene xo
October 3rd, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Wonderful card and great idea to mix the shimmer paint with ink. Love it & thanks for sharing your ideas.
October 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Gorgeous card Andrea. TFS
Have just signed up for the 12 weeks of Christmas tutorial and I can see that the first email has just arrived – can’t wait to see what it contains …
Dawn
xXx
October 3rd, 2009 at 7:27 pm
this is a super card!
October 3rd, 2009 at 8:17 pm
I really like this card–I guess I am a country kind of girl!
October 3rd, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Hi Andrea,
You totally made my day today. I saw you at stampin palooza today and I was completely starstuck:). I have told everyone I knew that I saw you. Your blog is fantastic, you and your sister always do such a great job of explaining everything. Thanks so much
October 3rd, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Andrea,
This is a great simple card. My mom would love this!! TFS
October 3rd, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Andrea – I just viewed the 1st of the 12 Weeks of Christmas and love the card!! So pretty and shimmery! Also, love this card using the shimmer paints on the trees – very festive! Thanks
October 4th, 2009 at 6:44 am
thanks for the technique and the card.it is the nicest one of the trees I have seen, now I’ll have to get this set too.thanks always for sharing
Eileen
October 4th, 2009 at 7:51 am
What a gorgeous card. I’ve been wanting to order the L1 Holiday mini set, now I definitely need it! You always have such great ideas to share. Thanks for all of your work.
October 4th, 2009 at 10:42 am
You do such an awesome job with your videos! You are so talented and creative. I’m glad I found your blog and have put you on the side of mine so that hopefully my readers will find you too! Thanks for what you do! Best, Curt
October 4th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
I love your shimmer trees. I definitely have to get some shimmer paint now! thanks for sharing!
October 4th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
I just found your blog and love your work. This card is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your great talent!
October 4th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Very pretty!
October 4th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
this is awesome!
October 4th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Very pretty, I used this technique with the ornament stamp set and punch for a workshop last night… a shimmery red ornament looked beautiful on the shimmery gold DP from the Christmas Cocoa set. Thanks for all the shimmer paint tips!
October 4th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
I just stumbled across your website and I am in love! Thank you for all of you’re tutorials. I will be coming back here a lot to see what you are up to!
October 4th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Thank you so much for the video’s. I am a visual learner and it certainly helps. You are so creative and I love what you come up with. My set is in the mail and I can’t wait to use it. I just can’t believe that I am having to make Christmas cards already.
I just wanted to thank you for your inspiration to keep going and creating.
October 4th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Absolutely perfect! Not much more to say…
October 5th, 2009 at 8:51 am
I like your card it is so cute. I like the idea of sponging the edge of the DSP I haven’t tried that before.
October 5th, 2009 at 9:51 am
I love the new shimmer paints. I have to order some more as I am running low already. They will be used on all my Christmas cards and gift cards this year. I love this card as well. Simple, however, ever so elegant.
October 5th, 2009 at 10:22 am
I like this card. It has to old time feel of Christmas.
October 5th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
I love the card. The gingham ribbon does give it the country look which is my favorite.
October 7th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
WOW! I love this card!
October 14th, 2009 at 11:03 am
What a clever trick! I am definitely making a mental note of trying this at home myself! TFS!
October 20th, 2009 at 9:22 am
What a great card. I would love to have your skills and creativity
November 5th, 2009 at 8:45 am
Very pretty card !
I love your blog !
J’ai fait une carte sur ce modèle ! here : http://sonicscrap.canalblog.com/archives/2009/11/05/15692387.html
Monique (from France)