Layered Stamp Image using Black Cardstock

Hello! I created this card as requested by a friend. She wants me to create a birthday card for her daughter. And, when I am asked to create something for a special recipient, I usually ask what the recipient likes. In this case, my friend's daughter's likes a black cat.

At the same time, I created this card to participate in Newton's Nook Challenge Blog's latest challenge which is a color challenge.

Among the things that needs to be done in creating this card, I think coloring on black cardstock is the most challenging. Like how are you going to make the cat alive on a black cardstock? Well, if one can color on kraft and gray cardstock, maybe it can be done on black cardstock, too. The image which is from Newton Loves Cake stamp set. I stamped the image about three times on a black cardstock using the Misti Stamping Tool just to make a bolder impression of the image. I stamped extras just in case I need to re-do my coloring and also for the layering. I colored the cat using Prisma Color Pencils. I followed the outlines of the stamped cat using an extra fine point black marker. I lined the eyes with Sakura Black Glaze pen.

I stamped this image on a white cardstock using black ink and on a gold vellum paper using gold ink, embossing this with Wow! Gold Pearl embossing powder. On the white cardstock, I fussy cut the frosting and temporarily adhered it to a Tim Holtz Non-stick craft mat. I applied Wendi Vecchi embossing paste to it to create a dimensional frosting. I set this aside to dry. Once dry, I added Nuvo drops and Stickles for the sprinkles.

For the stamped image on the gold vellum, I adhered this to a gold cardstock then fussy cut it. It will be easier if I have the matching dies. But for me, instead of putting the money on the dies, I just buy other stamps. I do have matching dies on the stamp sets that I use often.

To create the background, I am using cardstocks based on the color inspiration. I cut each colored carstock at 4 1/2" x 4 1/2". I layered these and die cut square windows using Lawn Fawn Stitched Square. I used every other square to create a stacked window effect. I added an embossed impression on these stacked squares using the Newton Nook Confetti stencil. To make the design continuous between the stacked layers, I used the Misti Creative Corner to flush one corner of the cardstock. I partially taped the stencil on the top to create a hinge. Once the cardstock is in place, I treated the cardstock with an anti-static tool. I pounced the Versamark ink on the stencil. I poured some Judikins Iridescent Sparkle embossing powder to the cardstock, then heat set it. I repeated this process on the other layers as well.

Now, time to assemble the front panel of the card. I fussy cut the stamped black cat. There is more fussy cutting to do but I only did this when I am ready to adhere it. I lose things while crafting. This is my way of keeping things in control.  I adhered the cat on the orange panel which has no die cut window. I adhered the yellow panel on top lining up the edges to the orange cardstock. This is where most of the layering of the stamped image was done.

I adhered the gold stamped image over the black stamped image, lining up the images. I then adhered the frosting. I fussy cut the cat's tail and each cat's paws, adhering it right away after I fussy cut it. I did not used foam adhesives but instead added a blob of Tim Holtz Matte Collage Medium on the back of the cat's front paws to give it a raised effect. I added a stamped candle to the cupcake. I colored this with Prisma color pencils, too. I should have added this while the embossing paste was still wet. But since it was a late design addition, I carefully added embossing paste to the bottom of the candle.

I also stamped and colored a party hat for the cat. I continued layering the panels. I stamped the sentiment on vellum with Versamark ink, treating the area first with an anti-static tool. I heat embossed this with Hero Arts White embossing powder. I trimmed this and tucked one edge under the panel.

I adhered this panel to a top folding 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" white note card. I also stamped a birthday greeting inside the card.

Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle B.

I am sharing this creation at

Newton's Nook Blog Challenge

October Challenge~Birthday Anything Goes