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Butterflies to Soothe the Soul

Project Inspiration: Butterfly Thinking of You by Brenda Noelke

Project Inspiration: Raindrops by Bobbi Lemanski

Make It Monday #224: Two-Toned Stamped Sentiments

September 21, 2015      Nichole Heady      26 Comments

Today, Danielle's showing us how to create a two-toned sentiment effect with stamps and dies.  Watch below, to see her tips for this clever technique!

 

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If you are joining along this week, here are the details concerning the Make It Monday Challenge.

–A new Make It Monday Challenge will go up every Monday morning at 9am EST.

–Create a project utilizing your take on the challenge. Your project must use at least one Papertrey product and a two-toned stamped sentiment.

–Please enter new projects only.

–Post your project on your blog, in your gallery or on any other photo-hosting site (such as photobucket or flickr).

–-Add your project to our InLinkz list below.  ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON PLEASE.  

–You will have until 6am, Monday, September 28, to add your link to the list to be eligible to win. 

–One randomly selected winner will be chosen from ALL the entries on Monday,  September 28, after 6am. The winner will be posted here on this blog post, on Twitter and Facebook. The randomly selected winner will get a $25 PTI gift certificate to spend however they like!

Good luck to everyone and we look forward to seeing your projects!

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  1. Cindy H. says

    September 21, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Beautiful cards, Danielle! That’s such a fun technique and I love your little tip about the Sharpie.

    Reply
  2. LauraJane:) says

    September 21, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Thank you so much for showing how to work this technique without the die coverplate!

    Reply
  3. Kathy Mc says

    September 21, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    These cards are so striking, Danielle. Appreciate you sharing how to achieve the coverplate look without one. Still trying to figure out which die is the most versatile since I can’t afford all of them.

    Reply
  4. renee m says

    September 21, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    These are such pretty cards–what a cool two-toned technique! Thanks for showing the how-tos in your video 🙂

    Reply
  5. Michele F says

    September 21, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    Danielle! Just lovely! I’ve been playing with this technique, in little bit different way … how fun!!
    =] Michele

    Reply
  6. Holly Saveur says

    September 21, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    super gorgeous cards..and such a great technique..Thanks Danielle!

    Reply
  7. Jennifer WIlliams says

    September 21, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    I Love this. Such a neat technique.

    Reply
  8. Mary W says

    September 21, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    big impact cards!

    Reply
  9. jan metcalf says

    September 21, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    Beautiful with the two color stamping! Thanks Danielle!

    Reply
  10. sue says

    September 21, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    Great look snd perfectly demonstrated. Thank you!

    Reply
  11. Heather P says

    September 21, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    Great technique! Thanks for sharing using with or without a cover plate.

    Reply
  12. Renee VanEpps says

    September 21, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    VERY cool Danielle! And you did a really good job explaining it! Thank you so much, definitely want to try this one 🙂

    Reply
  13. Manuela says

    September 21, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    very beautiful cards, love the look of the bold black and white stripes! Super fun technique!

    Reply
  14. Rob says

    September 21, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    Thank you so much for this tutorial. I really love the look. Beautiful clean lines. I’d like to try this today.

    Reply
  15. SarahC says

    September 21, 2015 at 5:15 PM

    Great technique! TFS

    Reply
  16. Janet Wilson says

    September 21, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    Fabulous technique and the finished results are striking 🙂

    Reply
  17. Nancy Lempinen says

    September 21, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    Very informative tutorial, love the look especially the black and white cards. Well done!

    Reply
  18. Billie Taylor says

    September 21, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Wow! That’s amazing! Vert cool. I love the black and white!

    Reply
  19. Kylie says

    September 21, 2015 at 8:41 PM

    Gorgeous idea and gorgeous cards. Thanks for showing this beautiful technique!!

    Reply
  20. Shirley says

    September 22, 2015 at 3:59 AM

    Neat card! Love the two tone as well as your video showing the technique.

    Reply
  21. Marilyn says

    September 24, 2015 at 7:07 AM

    Love the look of this! Thank you for taking the time to create this video, you made it look much easier than I could have imagined!

    Reply
  22. maria f. says

    September 25, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    Beautiful mix of graphic and delicate script.

    Reply
  23. Conniecrafter says

    September 27, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    that is so neat!!

    Reply
  24. Michele W says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    Love this technique. Thanks for the great video on how to achieve this look! This looks like a great technique to use with the MISTI stamping tool, especially if you are a cover plate to create one of the layers.

    Reply
  25. Christie Brooks says

    October 30, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    Awesome technique! Thank you! These cards look so professional.

    Reply
  26. Coastal Crafting says

    July 23, 2016 at 3:39 PM

    Very nice. I love the black and white contrast. Thank you so much for sharing this technique.

    Reply

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