Today I have an oldie but a goodie technique to share with you. These cards showcase split negative stamping techniques. The Marbled Elegance paper pack with the Hearts of Elegance Bundle is perfect for this technique.  What is also nice about this particular technique is that you will get 2 cards from just one piece of the designer series paper.  You will use each 1/2 of the cut-out section as well as 1/2 of the die cut piece, you will use the opposite half on each of your 2 cards.

Why do I say this is an oldie technique?  Back when I first started stamping, I did this technique, but with embossing powders.  I would have half the card embossed in black and 1/2 the card would be embossed in white.  This is a very stunning technique as I love black and white together for a beautiful formal card such as an anniversary or wedding.

So, for today’s card instead of embossing I just used the designer series paper and a piece of coordinating card stock to achieve the same results.

You can create or give each of the cards you create using these stamping techniques a different look and feel just by changing how you apply your sentiment on your card front.

Also, you could create both cards exactly the same but change the sentiment to Valentine’s Day, Wedding Day or Anniversary;  all would work very well with this paper and the heart die cut.

This card shows the opposite side of the heart and the background paper from the first card.  Handmade stamping techniques like this one is the perfect way to expand your designer series paper because you will get two cards from just one 4″ X 5 1/4″ piece of designer series paper.  I know some of you like to create 2 cards when you are making your cards, so you have one to keep as a sample and one to send.  I will do this with fun fold cards as well as technique cards, so when I’m in a runt and my stamping mojo is in a slump, I’ll pull out my shoebox of samples and something generally will always spark my creativity again.  Making those oldie but goodie techniques new again.

Today’s cards used the products found in my customer appreciation bundle, which you will find all the details down below in this post.  There are two options this month on getting your hands on some great PDF files as well as a sampling of the Marbled Elegance Suite.  This is a bonus PDF file not found in the appreciation PDF pack, but is available to everyone who visits my blog and would like to give this technique a try.  You will find the PDF file for these cards under the shopping list, free for you to download and print.

Here is your Shopping List for these Handmade Stamping Techniques cards:

Marbled Elegance 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper – 164919

Price: $16.50

Hearts Of Elegance Bundle (English) – 164916

Price: $50.25

Basic White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock – 159229

Price: $11.25

Basic White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 159276

Price: $13.00

Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 102482

Price: $11.50

Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147084

Price: $9.00

Gold Foil Sheets – 132622

Price: $5.00

Gold Twisted Thread – 164603

Price: $7.50

Adhesive-Backed Heart Sequins – 164920

Price: $8.50

Stylish Shapes Dies – 159183

Price: $30.00

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Supply List

Click on any of the supplies you wish to purchase and add them to your shopping cart.

Remember to use the Host Code:  2QCVNSKH

If your order is over $150.00 do NOT use the Host Code you will receive the host benefits as well as the customer appreciation gift.

Download the PDF file for today’s cards HERE

Here are your Customer Appreciation Options for January Featuring the Marbled Elegance Designer Series Paper:

Option #1 – Receive 12 PDF files featuring the Marbled Elegance Paper when you place a min. $35.00 order and use of the current host code: 2QCVNSKH

Option #2 – Receive a sampling of the Marbled Elegance Suite of products.  Place a min. $120.00 order and use the current host code and receive the following:
– 12 PDF files
– Card Kits to create the first 3 cards in the PDF file (Die cut pieces, card bases, and envelopes to create your 3 cards; does not include sentiments or ink)
– Receive (12) 6 x 6 sheets of the Marbled Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper
– Receive 15 Heart Sequins
– Receive 1 yard of the Gold Twisted Thread
– Receive 1 gift bag

If your order is over $150.00 do NOT use the host code you are your own host and will receive the host benefits as well as the customer appreciation option #2 offerings featuring the Marbled Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Place your orders Here: https://stampl.ink/shop

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