Today we're discovering another Tip & Trick for Using Designer Paper for Card-making. Tuesday we created a really fun card by stamping directly on the designer paper...if you missed it check it out here Click here to see Tuesday's Card.

Again, today we're using the Peach Pie designer paper from the 2024-2026 In Color DSP pack--so many pretty colors to choose from!

Here's today's feature...

And a closer peak...

Using the same Peach Pie base and overlay...this time the overlay was dry embossed with the Dashing Designs embossing folder (in the annual catalog).

We selected the Peach Pie designer paper with the small circles this time and die cut that lovely decorative circle (Spotlight on Nature) for our focal point. Now here's the fun Tip and Trick...we stamped the leaves outline image (also Spotlight on Nature) in Memento ink directly on the designer paper AND, then we colored the image with our Blends..because of the design we chose---a bit subtle & not overpowering... the image and the coloring do not show through. Isn't that an awesome focal point?

We added an under circle with a different decorative edge and lets the first circle show through the edging quite nicely.

The Textured Dots keep with the autumn theme as does the black twine bow on the leaf stem.

The 'thanks' was stamped on a coordinating Pumpkin label and popped up with dimensionals.

Stop by next Tuesday for our newest creation!

News: There's a new club coming your way--stay tuned to get the scoop!

Remember:

*Click into my Youtube Stamp & Go every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month @ 7PM--(or anytime after to catch the video)--you'll learn to create 3 fun cards  in a FREE card class, find out how to obtain free card kit & have immediate access to the materials & supply list...click here to check out earlier videos too Sandi's YouTube Channel

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Directions:

1. Cut Peach Pie cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Peach CS 4 X 5 1/4, put through Dashing Designs embossing folder; adhere to card front.

3. Die cut Peach with circles designer paper with 3 1/4 diameter circle die (Spotlight on Nature)
    *Stamp leaf stem (Spotlight on Nature) in Memento ink
    *Color image with Dark Pumpkin Pie Blend
    *Cut approximately 7" black twine (Baker's Twine Essentials Pack); tie in bow and adhere to leaf stem.
    *Adhere 1 large & 2 small Textured Dots around leaves (see sample for placement)

4. Die cut Pumpkin Pie with 3 7/8 circl (Spotlight on Nature); adhere to back of designer paper circle with dimensionals; adhere this unit to card front.

5. Cut Pumpkin Pie CS 5/8 X 1 3/8; stamp 'thanks' in Memento; adhere to circle with dimensionals

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: click on any image below and you'll be in my store--order your supplies now!

SPOTLIGHT ON NATURE BUNDL
$52.00

SPOTLIGHT ON NATURE DIES
$35.00

SPOTLIGHT ON NATURE CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$23.00

PEACH PIE 8-1/2 X 11 CARDSTOCK
$11.50

PUMPKIN PIE 8-1/2 X 11 CARDSTOCK
$11.50

PUMPKIN PIE STAMPIN' BLENDS COMBO PACK
$11.00

ADHESIVE-BACKED TEXTURED DOTS
$8.00

TUXEDO BLACK MEMENTO INK PAD
$8.00

DASHING DESIGNS 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER
$10.00

BAKER'S TWINE ESSENTIALS PACK
$11.00

2024?2026 IN COLOR? 6 X 6 (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$12.50

 

Today we're discovering more Tips & Tricks of Using Desinger Paper in Card-making. Today's designer paper is the 2024-2026 In Color DSP....

Here's today's creations....

& a bit closer look at the focal point...

We selected the Peach Pie cardstock as our base and then nabbed the striped design of the same color from the In Color DSP pack.  The base was covered with a Peach layer embossed with the Painted Texture folder--it's a nice texture but doesn't overpower the focal point--it stays in the background.

We did an underlayer for the DSP in Pumpkin Pie (sounds like a bakery here, right? all these pies) which adds a bit of contrast and makes that designer paper pop.

Now we used the wheat and greeting from the Autumn Expressions stamp set (new one in the Holiday mini that is available tomorrow!). We chose the wheat for it's solid image...didn't need any coloring and coordiates well with the greeting.

We topped the wheat with the black twine bow that sets it off nicely. The Textured Dots embellishments were just the best final touch.

I'll give you step by step directions for today's project below followed by the supply list.

Stop by Thursday and see what we do with the DSP for another creation!

News: There's a new club coming your way--stay tuned to get the scoop!

Remember:

*Click into my Youtube Stamp & Go every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month @ 7PM--(or anytime after to catch the video)--you'll learn to create 3 fun cards  in a FREE card class, find out how to obtain free card kit & have immediate access to the materials & supply list...click here to check out earlier videos too Sandi's YouTube Channel

*Sign up for newsletters by clicking the buttons on  the right side of this blog

Directions:

1. Cut Peach Pie cardstock 4 1/4 X 11, score long side at 5 1/2 (card base).

2. Cut Peach Pie CS 4 1/8 X 5 3/8; put through Painted Texture embossing folder; adhere to card front.

3. Cut Peach Pie Striped DSP (2024-2026 In Color DSP) 4 1/8 X 2 1/2
    *Stamp wheat image (Autumn Expressions) on left side with Stazon Jet Black ink
    *Stamp greeting in Stazon black in on right side.

4. Cut Pumpkin Pie CS 2 5/8 X 4 1/8; adhere to back of DSP; adhere this unit to center of card front.

5. Cut approximately 7" black twine (Baker's Twine Eesntial Pack), tie in bow and adhere to wheat stalks with glue dot.

6. Adhere 3 small Textured Dots around greeting--see sample for placement.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: click on any image below and you'll be in my store--order your supplies now!

AUTUMN EXPRESSIONS CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$25.00

2024?2026 IN COLOR? 6 X 6 (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$12.50

ADHESIVE-BACKED TEXTURED DOTS
$8.00

JET BLACK STAZON PAD
$10.50

PUMPKIN PIE 8-1/2 X 11 CARDSTOCK
$11.50

BAKER'S TWINE ESSENTIALS PACK
$11.00

PAINTED TEXTURE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER
$10.00

PEACH PIE 8-1/2 X 11 CARDSTOCK
$11.50

Add All to Cart

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Did You See the "Other" Elegant Stampin'Up! Designer Paper? Probably not...we're going to design it today! Last week we designed a multicolored paper but this week we're going to create a lovely designer paper that is only one color...check out the card...

We're using a color on color design this week--beginning with the new In Color Fresh Fresia cardstock and stamping with the same ink...

Cut a piece of Fresh Fresia cardstock 3 7/8 X 5 1/8 the begin in the upper left corner and working down to the right bottom--stamp in Fresia and turn the stamp a quarter turn, ink and stamp again. Continue in the same manner covering the entire piece of cardstock. 

Using the same in gives a vivid background. If you prefer a softer image--try using Versamark embossing ink....

Either is beautiful--it's a matter of your preference.

P.S. Check back Thursday to see what else we can do!

News: Remember the Jan-June (Spring) mini catalog retires 6/30/21 as do many of the wonderful products we love--so if you want to nab some of your favs before they are gone forever--you'll need to order them now. Here's a list of all the ones retiring Download January-June-2021-Mini-Catalog-Last-Chance-Products_US

 and if you need the excel version click here Download January-June-2021-Mini-Catalog-Last-Chance-Products_US

To go shopping just click the Shop Now button and you'll be in my store. If you use this month's Host Code (PD27A7SE) on your online order you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product (I choose) for each $50 in product that you order (excluding shipping & tax).

PS: I'm always open to requests for blog posts--is there a topic or stamp set or product you'd like to see featured? (send it to [email protected])

Directions: 

1. Cut Fresh Fresia cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1 /2, score the long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Blackberry Bliss cardst0ck4 x 5 1/4; adhere to card front with liquid glue.

3. Adhere the "background" designer paper we created above to this layer with liquid glue.

4. Punch Shimmery White cardstock with Elegant Tag punch and adhere to card front with liquid glue:

    *Cut Fresia cardstock 7/8 X 2

    *Stamp "wishing you..." in Memento ink

    *Cut Blackberry cardstock 3/4 X 2 1/4; adhere to back of verse with liquid glue; adhere this unit to tag with dimensionals

    *Adhere Loose Flowers to bottom of tag using dots of liquid glue

    *Cut approximatel 8" Fresia ribbon, tie in bow and adhere to tag with glue dot.

Your card is ready for sending.

Supply List: Click on any product image below and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies now.

ELEGANTLY SAID CLING STAMP SET
$23.00

FRESH FREESIA 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$8.75

FRESH FREESIA CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD
$7.50

ELEGANT TAG PUNCH
$18.00

FRESH FREESIA 3/8" (1 CM) OPEN WEAVE RIBBON
$7.00

LOOSE FLOWER FLOURISHES
$7.50

MULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUE
$4.00

STAMPIN’ DIMENSIONALS
$4.00

GLUE DOTS
$5.25

TUXEDO BLACK MEMENTO INK PAD
$6.00

FRESH FREESIA STAMPIN' BLENDS COMBO PACK
$9.00

Add All to Cart

 

Today I took Stampin'Up! Brilliance Out of the Trash! Yes, it's true! 

I stamped the multi-butterfly stamp on white cardstock, die cut the multi-butterfly die -- tossed negative image in the trash. Then I really "looked" at the  negative image  & saw this.

I "saw" this awesome stencil (mask)...I snatched it out of the transh & here's what transpired with some ink & sponges...

Look closely --you'll see butterfly images in that gorgeous eye-popping background paper. I simply used 3 inks, sponges, repositioning the mask each time I switched ink color.

Let me remind you of the "brilliant idea" we discussed last week. Let's say you want to create 10 cards using just one of those six butterflies in the single stamp---what can you do so that you don't have to stamp all 6 butterflies?

Here's a Brilliant Idea--purchase a separate stamp set ($17), cut apart the butterflies--- each is a completely separate image. Now you can stamp each one singly leaving the other stamp whole to stamp all 6 at one time! "Brilliant", right?

Until May 3rd you can purchase this bundle (stamps and dies) after May 3rd it will appear in the new annual catalog. The designer paper and the Specialty paper will not be available after May 3rd.  

The brochure for these products can be downloaded by clicking here Download 02.02.21_FLYER_OOP_Q1_NA butterfly collection

We're also having a zoom class featuring this set of dies and creating 12 awesome cards on April 24th! Want to sign up--contact me: [email protected]

Remember if you place an online order using this month's host code (7AUSB7HQ) you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! products (I choose) for each $50 in product that you order.

Directions:

1. Cut Pumpkin Pie cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Very Vanilla cardstock 4 X 5 1/4; adhere to card front with liquid glue.

3. Cut Very Vanilla cardsstock 3 7/8 X 5 1/8:

    *If you don't already have a piece of cardstock with the 6 butterflies cut out--cut a piece of white cardstock approximately 5 1/2 X 6; die cut the butterflies (note: you may want to stamp the butterflies first so you can use them for other projects). Keep the negative image (see above photo)

    *Position the mask over the vanilla cardstock and sponge Mango Melody ink in all the butterfly openings.

This is the result:

    *Position the mask in another directions and sponge with Flirty Flamingo

The result

*Again reposition the mask and sponge with pumpkin

    *If any white areas remain, just sponge in a color that works well in that area.

    *Stamp verse (Borders Abound) in black ink
    *Die cut largest butterfly overlay from black cardstock; adhere with glue dots
    *Add 1 large & 2 small gold rhinestones (Holiday set) in an approximate triangle.
    *Adhere this layer to card front with liquid glue.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: Click on any product image below--you'll be in my store--order supplies today!

Collection 

Bundle

BUTTERFLY BRILLIANCE CLING STAMP SET
$17.00

 

 

BORDERS ABOUND CLING STAMP SET
$21.00

PUMPKIN PIE 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$8.75

VERY VANILLA 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$9.75

TUXEDO BLACK MEMENTO INK PAD
$6.00

HOLIDAY RHINESTONE BASIC JEWELS
$6.00

BASIC BLACK 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$8.75

MANGO MELODY CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD
$7.50

FLIRTY FLAMINGO CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD
$7.50

PUMPKIN PIE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD
$7.50

MULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUE
$4.00

GLUE DOTS
$5.25

STAMPING SPONGES
$4.00

 

Today I'm going to show you how to do reverse embossing on a card. What's reverse embossing...well, "embossing" is usually stamping with a wet ink, adding an embossing powder & heating with a special heat tool to melt the powder into a shiny raised impression.

Reverse embossing is using a clear wet ink (Versamark) & clear embossing powder--when you melt this with the heat tool--you'll see the color of the paper through the melted powder...then you can color over the top of the image--the image stays white (in this case because I used white cardstock) while the surrounding un-embossed area retains the color....here's our card for today...

I'll give you step by step directions followed by the Supply List so you can order the supplies you need.  If you place an order online and use this month's host code (NY2B74S6) you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product (selected by me) for each $50 in product that you purchase.

Directons:

1. Cut Thick Whisper White cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score the long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Cajun Craze cardstock 4 X 5 1/4; adhere to card front with liquid glue.

3. Cut Whisper White cardstock 3 7/8 X 5 1/8

    *If you have an embossing buddy rub this across the entire piece.
    *Stamp the leaf (Loyal Leaves stamp set) in Versamark across this piece
    *Sprinkle with Clear Embossing Powder, shake off excess
    *Heat with Heat Tool until shiny white (clear)

4. With a quarter sponge (#41337) starting in the lower right corner and working diagonally, sponge the right diagonal half of this piece with Crushed Curry.  Work the sponge in circular motions.

5. With another quarter sponge starting about 1/3 of the way up from the lower right corner and overlapping the upper part of the curry, sponge Pumpkin Pie ink up about 2/3 diagongally.

6. With another quarter sponge starting about 1/3 down from the upper left corner and overlapping a bit of the Pumpkin color, sponge with Cajun Craze.

7. When finished coloring take a soft cloth or tissue and in circular motions go over the entire piece removing any excess ink sitting on top of the embossing powder.

Adhere this piece to the card front with liquid glue.

8. Cut approximately 20 inches of the copper metallic ribbon.Wrap around card front and tie in a bow on the left side above the middle of the card front.

9. Stamp "Happy Day" (Itty Bitty Birthday stap set #148618) in Stazon Saddle Brown on Crushed Curry cardstock; punch with Classic Label punch; adhere to lower right front with dimensionals.

10. Adhere one large and 2 small Artistry Blooms sequins (I used the Pumpkin ones) in an approximate triangle.

Your card is ready for sending.

Supply List: Click on any product image below and you'll be in my store--order your supplies now:

LOYAL LEAVES CLING STAMP SET
$23.00

WHISPER WHITE 8-1/2" X 11" THICK CARDSTOCK
$8.25

WHISPER WHITE 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$9.75

CAJUN CRAZE 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$8.75

CAJUN CRAZE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD
$7.50

CRUSHED CURRY CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD
$7.50

PUMPKIN PIE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD
$7.50

CRUSHED CURRY 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
$8.75

ARTISTRY BLOOMS ADHESIVE-BACKED SEQUINS
$7.00

CLASSIC LABEL PUNCH
$18.00

CLEAR STAMPIN’ EMBOSS POWDER
$6.00

VERSAMARK PAD
$9.50

SADDLE BROWN STAZON INK PAD
$10.00

BASKETWEAVE & METALLIC RIBBON COMBO PACK
$8.00

 

Today I'll show you an Easy Way to Use Stampin'Up! Blends for Good Results!  

Here's the finished product...

Just follow these easy steps:

First, stamp image in Memento Ink (this ink is for alcohol markers = Stampin'Up! Blends); let ink dry before beginning. Use heat tool to speed drying.

Second work in one small area at a time to make sure your colors remain wet to blend. Usually I work on one large or a couple of small petals at a time...then repeat the process for each other petal. Lay down a layer of the Light color first over the entire petal,

Then moving quickly (you don't have to break your neck but don't dawdle either) lay a very narrow layer  (a narrow line) of Dark color near the inner part of the petal (that's where I want the "darkness" to appear).

Note: it's always easier to add more darkness later than to try to lighten too much darkness.

Next, moving quickly starting at the base of the petal (at the line of dark) brush upwards to the outer edge of the petal...do this along the entire base of the petal (always working from the dark line to the outer edge of the petal). As you go be sure you are smoothing out the edge of the dark line (this is why you want to start with an overall wet light base--to keep the inks wet so then will blend well).

When you have smoothed out the dark line your petal you look like the ones in the above picture.

This is not a difficult process-- you may want to practice a couple of times on scrap paper. I was amazed the first time I tried this technique how quickly & easily the process becomes after you do it a couple of times.

Let me know how you did when you tried this (leave a comment or send me an email: [email protected]).

The complete directions are below to make this card followed by the supply list to order supplies you need. If you use this month's host code (H64J4PR9) when you place your online order you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product select by me for each $50 in product that you purchase.

Directions:

1. Cut Shaded Spruce cardstock 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, score long side at 4 1/4 (card base).

2. Cut Soft Seafoam 4 1/4 X 2 1/2, adhere to card front with glue

3. Cut Mint Macaroon 3 1/2 X 3 1/2 adhere to card front with glue

4. Cut Shimmery White cardstock 3 X 4

    *Stamp image in Memento ink--dry well
    *Follow above directions for coloring using Shaded Spruce and Flirty Flamingo Blends

5. Stamp dots in Soft Seafoam ink

6. Stamp verse in Versamark, sprinkle with gold embossing powder, heat with heat tool until shiny gold

7. Add this layer to card front with dimensionals.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supplies: Click on a product image below --you'll be in my store--order your supplies now:

So Much Love Cling Stamp Set (English)
$20.00

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75

Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00

Versamark Pad
$9.50

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder
$6.00

Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00

Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00

Shaded Spruce Combo Pack Stampin' Blends
$9.00

 

Today I'm going to show you how to Turn All Your Old Stampin'Up! Stamps Into Cling Stamps.

Prior to the Occasions mini and the New Annual Catalog, Stampin'Up! had Clear Mount stamps--these were the red rubber stamps that were designed to stick temporarily to the clear mounting blocks (thus called Clear Mount). Well admittedly they didn't stick well to the blocks temporarily or otherwise! LOL.

Now Stampin' Up! has designed the new Cling stamps (red rubber stamps with an amazing label that sticks really really well to the clear blocks).

So we now have in our stashes red rubber stamps that don't cling well...so today I'm going to show you how to convert those old Clear Mounts into Clings....it's pretty easy and you only need the excess Cling labels from any of your new sets (you can tell if your set is the new Cling by looking at the stamp case--at the top it will say "Cling Stamp Set.)"

Here we go...follow this step by step process (bookmark it in case you forget the steps you can always come back and review it)

Remove the label sheet from one of your new Cling stamp sets and cut out a piece from the excess (cut from an area that does not contain a printed label for your new Cling stamps). You can see below that I've already removed all the labels for my new set and all that remains is the excess that surrounded them.

Next, using your paper snips, score down the middle of the shiny side (there's a dull side and a shiny side--right now we are using the shiny side)

Peel away the backing from both sides of the score mark (pull off the shiny backing)--you are uncovering the sticky part that will be used in the next step.

Now stick the uncovered sticky part to the back of your old Clear Mount stamp (the uncovered part is very sticky so place it properly the first time--you won't be able to move it well later). Press it down securely.

Now with your paper snips, score a line down the middle of the paper backing (this is now the dull side of the label sheet)

Pull off both the right and left paper backings:

Now you have a "cling" stamp

See how well it sticks to the clear mounting block

It's not really necessary for the "cling" label to cover the entire surface of your old Clear Mount stamp--if you cover about 75% of it the stamp will cling quite well to the block.

Now, the usual cautions will apply to your new stamp that apply to all Cling stamps:

*Don't leave them stuck to the block for long periods of time--they become very hard to remove from the clear block and might cause damage/tearing to the foam layer.

*Don't use Stazon Cleaner on these stamps because this cleaner will damage the "stickiness" of your new Cling label.

I hope this was helpful--if you have questions you can email me at sandihartka@sandilovesstamping or give me a call at 410 836 8016.

Now remember that

*You need to use your Bonus Day coupons (earned in July) before the end of August--August 31st is the last day to use them...click on the Shop Now button and you'll be in my store to order what you need and use your coupons.

*If you place an online order and use the September Host code (S6BF9NEB) you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product from me for each $50 in product that you purchase. NOTE: when you use your Bonus Day coupons you also reduce the amount of product that you purchase--keep that in mind if you want the $5 in Stampin'Up! product.

Tuesday we tried a super easy technique and today we're going to try A More Dramatic Highlighting of Dry Embossing. (Remember dry embossing is simply the result of using an embossing folder with your cardstock inside and running through a die cut/Big Shot machine)

Here's a dry embossed image using the Country Floral 3D folder:

Gorgeous image--just beautiful as it is....but we can use this dry embossed image as the total focal point by using our sponging technique....see what happens?

Same technique as Tuesday but we're using a slightly deeper color on our sponge...this makes the image pop off the page and take on a beautiful life of it's own.

I'll give you the step by step directions below and following that I'll give you the supply list. Click on the Shop Now button or on one of the product images below and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies today.

Remember:

*Use your Bonus Day coupons in August before they expire 8/30/19
*If you place an online order and use this month's Host Code (BW6M6NHM) you'll receive $5 in STampin'Up! product from me for each $50 in product that you purchase.

Directions:

1. Cut 8 1/2 X 5 1/2 Thick Very Vanilla cardstock, score long side at 5 1/2 (card base).

2. Cut Rococo Rose cardstock 5 X 3 3/4; adhere to card base with liquid glue

3. Cut Very Vanilla cardstock 4 7/8 X 3 5/8; dry emboss with Country Floral embossing folder.

    a. Load sponge with Rococo Rose ink

    b. Using circular motions rub sponge across the embossed image.

4. Cut 6" Rococo Scalloped Linen ribbon; adhere to this piece with glue dots. Adhere embossed piece to card front with  liquid glue.

5. Stamp Thinking of you in Stazon Jet Black ink on Blushing Bride cardstock and punch out with Timeless Label punch. Adhere to ribbon with glue dots.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply List: here are the supplies to create this card. Click on one of the images below and you'll be in my store to order the supplies today:

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$8.25

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75

Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad
$7.50

Rococo Rose 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75

Rococo Rose 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Scalloped Linen Ribbon
$8.00

Stamping Sponges
$4.00

Timeless Label Punch
$18.00

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad
$10.00

Good Morning Magnolia Cling Stamp Set
$36.00

Country Floral 3D Embossing Folder
$9.00

Mini Glue Dots
$5.25

 

Today I'm going to show you how to do Easy Highlighting of Dry Embossing.  Dry embossing is using an embossing folder with your cardstock inside and running it through a die cutting machine (aka Big Shot).  In the below picture you can see the dry embossed Woodland folder:

It's very pretty but it really stays in the background and can go unnoticed.  By sponging the images with a contrasting ink, the sponge catches on the raised images and really provides a highlight that brings the image to life...look at this...

Really makes a difference, right? It is such an easy technique---you can experiment with different colors of ink to find the one that accents your card design best.

I'll explain the process in detail below and following that is a supply list. You can hit the Shop Now button or click on one of the product images in the Supply list and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies now and start highlighting your dry embossed images.

Remember:

*Use your Bonus Day coupons in August before they expire 8/30/19
*If you place an online order and use this month's Host Code (BW6M6NHM) you'll receive $5 in STampin'Up! product from me for each $50 in product that you purchase.

Directions:

1. Cut 8 1/2 X 5 1/2 Thick Whisper White cardstock, score long side at 5 1/2 (card base).

2. Cut Real Red cardstock 5 X 3 3/4; adhere to card base with liquid glue

3. Cut Whisper White cardstock 4 7/8 X 3 5/8; dry emboss with Woodlands folder

    a. Load sponge with Smoky Slate ink

    b. Using circular motions rub sponge across the embossed image.

4. Adhere embossed piece to card front with  liquid glue.

5. Cut Real Red cardstock 3/8 X 5; adhere with liquid glue to bottom of card front; cut 9" Real Red 3/8" ribbon, tie bow and adhere to red strip with glue dot (#103683)

6. Cut small dear from Silver Glimmer paper with die from Detailed Deer framelits; adhere to card front with mini dimensionals.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply List: here are the supplies to create this card. Click on one of the images below and you'll be in my store to order the supplies today:

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$8.25

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75

Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Cotton Ribbon
$7.00

Woodland Embossing Folder
$8.50

Stamping Sponges
$4.00

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

Silver Glimmer Paper
$5.00

Detailed Deer Dies
$34.00

 

Today we're going to play with Another Aquapainter Background Wash. We looked at this technique on Tuesday and it is so much fun that I just had to do another project with it.

If you recall some stampers were having trouble getting a nice background wash with the ink...so we are just adding some ink drops to the aqua painter barrel, filling with water and swishing the brush across the cardstock. I find the bigger aqua painter brush works nicely for the broad strokes of the wash.

Here's today's project.

I used Pacific Point re-inker today and I want to keep the background showing as much as possible so I used the silhouette from Sihlouette Scenes for this card...isn't that backgroun awesome?

I'll give you the directions to create this card below and following that is the list of supplies you'll need. Just hit the Shop Now button or click on one of the product images below and you'll be in my store. Remember...

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Directions:

1. Cut 4 1/4 X 11 Thick Whisper White cardstock, score long side at 5 1/2 (card base)

2. Cut Whisper White cardstock 5 3/8 X 4 1/8; run through Beads & Baubles embossing folder; adhere to card base with liquid glue

3. Add 10 drops of Pacific Point re-inker to the large aqua painter barrel and fill with water. Mix well. Cut Shimmery White cardstock 3 1/8 X 4 3/8. Swish the brush horizontally across the cardstock---there will most likely be some white and overlapping darker areas---this is intentional and adds a lot of interest to the background.

4. Cut 3 1/4 X 4 1/2 Pacific Point cardstock, adhere to painted cardstock with liquid glue; adhere this unit to card base with liquid glue.

5. Stamp verse (from Silhouette Scenes) in Stazon ink to Whisper White cardstock 1 X 1 3/4; adhere to card front with dimensionals.

6. Adhere rhinestones to card front.

Your card is ready for sending!

Below are the supplies you'll need for this card. Click on one of the product images below and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies now:

Aqua Painters
$17.00

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
$3.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$8.25

Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75

Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad
$10.00

Silhouette Scenes Cling Stamp Set
$23.00

Beads & Baubles Embossing Folder
$8.50

Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels
$5.00