Concord & 9th Birthday Bash + Rainbow Backgrounds + Faux Letterpress
Hey friends, welcome back to my little craft-world! Today I am super exited and honored to be guesting with Concord & 9th for their month-long Birthday Bash celebration!
Today I will be sharing a set of bright, rainbow-background cards featuring one of my favorite Concord & 9th stamp sets, Being Classy (as well as the coordinating dies)! I will also be sharing a faux letterpress technique that you can create with your coordinating dies… the result turns out really gorgeous!
I used my Zig Clean Color markers to add the color the background of this card; I love how bright and vibrant these markers are and I’ve been using them a lot lately because of how much fun they are. They also react with water beautifully, which allows you to create some fun effects with water splatters.
The faux letterpress technique I will be sharing today is a great way to highlight the script sentiments of the Being Classy stamp set! This is very simple to do; I used the Sizzix Texturz Impression Plate, and Texturz Silicone Rubber Mat to help me achieve the sandwich I needed for the technique (I’ll walk you through the sandwich in the video using my Big Shot machine).
Keep in mind that the sandwich may vary depending upon your die cutting machine, but you can still create the same effect with ANY die cutting machine. The biggest key is that you’ll want a sandwich that you would use for embossing, not cutting; experiment with embossing sandwiches to find the best pressure for getting the faux letterpress effect.
To see how I created these cards, be sure to check out the video below! If you enjoyed, be sure to give it a big thumbs up and subscribe to my Youtube channel for more weekly inspiration!
GIVEAWAY!
Would you like to win a $20 gift certificate to shop at Concord & 9th?? Leave a comment on this post and subscribe to my YouTube channel to be eligible! A winner will be drawn about a week after this post date (8/16), and announced on the Concord & 9th hop page here.
FREE GIFT!
Now through the end of the month, you can get the Lots of Blots stamp set for FREE with your order of $60 or more at the Concord & 9th shop (an $18 value)! Start shopping here.
MORE INSPIRATION
Looking for more watercoloring inspiration? Check out some of my other most recent tutorials below; click on the photos to be taken to the corresponding blog posts.
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If you are interested in any of the products used in this post, I have them all linked below to Simon Says Stamp. Affiliate links used when possible.
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Such pretty cards!
I love your colorful card — the colors, the watercoloring technique, the sequins, the faux letterpress. They are so cheerful! Thanks for sharing
I love the rainbow card! It is awesome!!
LOVE THESE CARDS!
I love bold colors! Gorgeous card
Love this stamp set and the faux letterpress!!
Love these colors
The colors are amazing! I cannot wait to try this technique
Nice card. I really enjoy the bright colours. Thanks.
So cool and I love the brightness of the Zig colors. Thanks for your video.
Such awesome colours.
Can’t wait to try out my C&9th dies :) <3
Awesome cards, Nina-Marie! The Kind sentiment stands out so much against those colors. Thanks always for your videos!
This is such a fun card!
The colour are gorgeous!
Love the rainbow background so fun and cherry.
Beautiful cards, so bright, colorful, and cheerful!! Can’t wait to watch your video showing the process. TFS your talent.
FABULOUS cards Nina Marie!!!
LOVE your BRIGHT & CHEERY colours and CLEVER texture!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your RAINBOW of CREATIVE INSPIRATION and video, I’m INSPIRED :)
PS – I’m subscribed to your channel as Tracy Moloney
Love the cards! Thanks for during!
Thank you so much for the video! I learned a lot of new techniques!! I have trouble with Zigs, and you make it look seamless! I love the letterpress look also-and the sequins-and everything about it-them!! I am feeling inspired! This set from Concord &9th looks like it rocks and I am definitely going to check it out!!
Love the watercolor rainbow colors!!
Nina, Nina, Nina…..my husband would kill me if he knew I was even thinking about buying a new brand of markers! Well, he wouldn’t really but still…shhhh…..don’t tell him. I’ve been using Copic but wow! These Zig markers are bright! Thanks for inspiration.
Happy Birthday to Concord and 9th! I am excited to try this techique, thanks Nina Marie!
Fantastic set of cards. Love the bright colors you obtained using Zigs. I am new to this product so am eager to experiment. The faux letterpress technique is super and I added your video to my technique list bookmarks so I can go back and reference it.
Fantastic video, and amazing cards!
Beautiful cards!! the colors are so vibrant and thank you for sharing the technique!!
Beautiful and so fun. Love the bright colors ♥
Love watching your videos, Nina-Marie, as they are so detailed. Your cards are just lovely. I’m eager to try my Zigs in rainbow fashion as well as your letterpress technique. Happy 9th Birthday to C&9 and TFS! I’m subscribed (marblegal7372).
So summery!! Love how you did the sentiment.
Love this technique! More,more,more…please…..
Awesome card and colors
What a wonderful set of cards, Nina Marie! Such beautiful colors and wonderful messages!
Great technique with the dies. That really boosted the look. I love how vivid the colors from the zig markers came out. You were awesome in drying between applications, it made a huge difference. I tried something similar and it just looked muddy because I didn’t dry in between.
Such beautiful and colorful cards 😊 Thanks for the video.
Totally fun and colorful!
Thanks for the video and sharing this card. The background of this card is really bright and cheery! I have a few of the pens and will definitely give it a try.
Love your cheerful colors and the Being Classy stamp set! Love those fonts!
Love your vibrant rainbow cards!
Your card is so colorful and vibrant. And thanks for the tip on the letterpress technique!
What a neat technique and fabulous cards!!!!
Very interesting techniques! I loved the card! Thanks so much for sharing!
I subbed to your YouTube channel. Cute card!
Beautiful vibrant rainbow color card, love this technique, thanks for the awesome videos,
love the colors and design
Love your beautiful card. Thanks for sharing your technique I am subscribed to your YouTube channel.
Love your bright colorful card and I love my Zig’s.
I am already a subscriber to your youtube channel.
Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing your technique!
Great cards!! I never knew about the emboss plate for the Sizzix. I knew you could use the the soft pad but didn’t realize you could use it with the Texture pad to get an even better result. Very cool, thanks for the cool tip and one I will be using in the future!! The cards are great, you always share great tips and great cards!! Love your work :)
Excited to see more of your work!
Well your cards do make one smile :) Thank you.
These cards explode with happiness. Love them!
Brilliant (pun intended) way to use these gorgeous sentiment stamps…just a very happy card.
Such gorgeous rainbow colors! Love how the blend together. This card will certainly bring cheer to anyone.
What bright, cheery colors!
really fun design!
I’m always learning something from your posts and this is no exception…great letterpress tip! Beautiful, sunny creation, and super tip on leaving space between primary colors for the blended result. The Being Classy set is fabulousm and u did it beautiful justice thanks so much!
Love your bright and cheerful card!
Gorgeous card…the colours are so vivid.
so gorgeous, as always!
Beautiful card. Love the bright colors.
love that rainbow. . . zigs are a favorite of mine
Those Zig Markers are the best thing in the world!!! Thanks for the inspiration! I love your card!
Love the bright rainbow colors. I’ll need to try out the letterpress technique.
Beautiful bright card! It makes me happy!
Thank you for your tutorial. I’ve always wanted to try it.
Thank you so much for tutorial. I’ve always wanted to try that look.
Love the inspiring sentiment and rainbow of colors!
Gorgeous rainbow coloring! You are a real master at this. Thanks for all the great tips & how- to’s!!
I want to quit my day job and do thus instead.
You are a great instructor on your videos and I like your style very much!
Beautiful rainbow cards….love the water splatters on the bg….thank you for the informative video! Roberta Morin
LOVELOVELOVE the Rainbow of colors!! Great technique that I am dying to try! TFS!
Fun idea! Love those bright, cheery colors!
Love your bright happy colors!!
I love the bright fun background!! Great technique!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Love that rainbow background!
Love this texhnique! Thanks
Such a gorgeous card!! Love the bright colored background and the new idea!
What a cheerful creation!!
Brilliant rainbow colors that are splattered……priceless!
Love your bright and cheerful card!!
Your card is so beautifully rainbow colored!!
I love the colors in these cards and I love that the Zig markets are so great to use for such colorful backgrounds!!
Cute set of cards!
A fantastic card. Love the bright colors. Thank you for making the video, sharing your ideas and being part of the giveaway.
What a gorgeous set of cards (as is always the case on your blog!!)!!
I’m already subscribed to your YouTube Channel
Your cards are always wonderful Nina. You are so talented and I love seeing techniques using the Zigs. You always have such great ideas! TFS!
What a a great way to use our dies…thank you for showing us how to do it too! A bright bold birthday card just right for celebrating!!!
What an amazing background! I can’t wait to try this!
Love your card – the colors are so bright and cheerful !
Beautiful card, I love the sentiment stamps!
Thanks for showing how to use the dies to make the words stand out.
Beautiful, bold and bright. Great card.
I love love love your cards! Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing :)
Very pretty card! Thanks for the zigzag inspiration! Great job overlapping them!
Love your beautiful card.
Awesome card, the colors are so bright!! Love it!!
Very pretty cards, I am interested to know why you prefer the SSS embossing pad, I find Versamark can be hard to clean off my stamps and wondered if SSS was different. Thanks
Hi Nina ~ I know this sounds silly, but I enjoy watching your videos SO much that I literally “YAHOOED” out loud when I saw that you were the blogger showcased today for C&9’s month-long birthday celebration! Your cards are wonderful and I love the faux letter-press look you’ve done here. Thanks for sharing and inspiring all of us!! ~HUGS~
Very cool technique! Your videos are always wonderful.
Great card, thanks for sharing!
I love your bright, cheerful cards. Thanks for showing how to do faux letterpress.
Cheerful and fun cards! Thanks for sharing your tips and techniques in your video.
I love how easy it is to get great bold colors from those markers. Beautiful and fun card.
Love this card Nina! The colors are beautiful! Tfs
WOW, so vibrant and gorgeous!!!
Being Classy is one of my favorite stamps from Concord & 9th! Love seeing video and learn new technque from you today! Thank You, Nina-Marie
What a cool technique and cool cards!
Love the letterpress technique. Gonna have to play with my plates to see how I can get this to work for me. Beautiful backgrounds.
Hey NINA-MARIE, first of all I want to say that your watercoloring is fun and I love all the bright, vibrant colors you choose. I actually look up to you as a mentor , even though I’m old enough to be your mom or at least your older sister…hahaha!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Concord and 9th and thank you for all your give aways!! Thank you Nina-Marie for sharing your gift!!!
Gorgeous cards and I
love this technique! I
will be scraplifting it.
Carla from Utah
Love your colorful cards!!!! Faux letterpress – I must try this! thanks for the tutorial!
Fun and colorful and I like the faux letterpress technique.
As always, your creation is awesome. Thanks for sharing the letterpress technique.
You used my favorite set from C&9th! I love the faux letterpress and the watercoloring!
I love how bright and happy these cards are. I watch your video’s every time you post. I’m new at card makers and love to learn from someone that explains well. Thank you!
Love how you did the background! Gorgeous cards!
Such bright and happy and encouraging cards! I love the faux letterpress!
Your colorful cards are so pretty!!! Always love your inspiration:)
These marker colors really are rich & vibrant, love that. Gorgeous card. I am already a you-tube subscriber. :-)
Fun faux letterpress technique! I love the look! Also, I didn’t know that the Zigs reacted with water like that! Very fun background with those bright colors!
WOW! I love your work.
Nina thanks for sharing the faux letterpress technique. follow your blog and look forward to seeing you videos daily!
I finally took the plunge and got into watercoloring.
Love it. thanks for more tips on making great cards.
I subscribe to you UTube channel.
thanks for sharing.
These are awesome, Nina!
What a gift – your abundant creativity – and your willingness to share it so generously with all of us! Gorgeous showcase of C&9th products…vibrant, uplifting and all around beautiful! As always, your video is a bonus…so wonderful to watch the magic unfold…
~carol
Fantastic background, Nina!
Love watching your videos. You sure keep busy. Thanks for sharing.
Love the bright colours and the white sentiment! Gorgeous cards!
Very cute Nina! I’ll have to try your watercolor technique with the zigs :D TFS
Love the watercolor and faux letter press! So classy :)
You make ME smile! I just love to see your work, Nina! You bring us such great creativity and techniques. Thank you so much for sharing your sweet, talented self with us AND for participating in this great hop and giveaway.