Another Fun Technique...

Alright, so I mentioned in THIS POST about my workshop in Southern Utah. Here is another couple really fun techniques I showed them. I don't normally show this many, but they hadn't had a workshop down there for a year, so I wanted to show them lots of fun things.
Anyway, this is called Poppin' Pastels. I forget a lot of times how much fun the pastels can be, they sit hidden in one of my drawers and don't get much love. :) I love the way the images start showing up when you start daubing color into your cardstock. So, basically you just stamp your images on white cardstock with VersaMark and then you use your sponge daubers and pastels to add the color. You can CLICK HERE to see a tutorial on this. :) I just love the way it turns out when you use big, bold images! :)
Oh, and if your wondering, I left the white oval blank so my hostesses could stamp whatever sentiment they wanted right there. :)
I did this bookmark with the same exact colors and stamps, but when you are using dark cardstock you stamp your images with whisper white craft ink and then do the same thing with the pastels and sponge daubers. This is called the Chalkboard Technique. You can CLICK HERE to see a tutorial on that. :) I love the contrast and how vibrant the colors look. :) Plus, don't you just love the clear rhinestone brads? I do...and even better...now you can get them in a pack all themselves. :)

If you have any questions let me know! :)

Emerging Color...

I told you I would share this fun "stepped up" version of the embossing resist technique. Its called emerging color and I just love the way it turns out. This one is still really simple, but more steps and I'm afraid if I try and describe it I will just confuse you and you wont ever want to try it. :) So, CLICK HERE to see a great tutorial on this. This was my first attempt and didn't turn out quite as good as it could have (I didn't let the ink from the leaves dry enough before pouring on the embossing powder) I still really like it. I got the inspiration for the card from this notebook. If you decide to try out this fun technique be sure to let me know...I would love to see it! :)

What I used:
Stamps: Petal Pizzazz, Fresh Cuts (sentiment)
Ink: Basic Gray, Kiwi Kiss, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, VersaMark
Cardstock: Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White
Accessories: Word Window Punch, Silver Brads, Scallop Edge Punch, Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon, Paper Piercer, Brayer, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Dimensionals

Lovin' These Birds...

I was recently out of town for a great workshop and wanted to show all the guests some new techniques, but that are kinda based from some very fun basics. I showed them the basics and then the "stepped up" technique. Ok, so this is the embossing resist technique. Isn't it SO fun?!?! It is such a simple technique that I know I forget about sometimes, but it is perfect for making your own specialty designer paper! :) If you want step by step instructions you can click here to see a great tutorial, but it is so easy.
I started with a piece of whisper white cardstock, stamped my little flower image from the set Cheep Talk (LOVE LOVE that set!) with VersaMark, and then embossed it with clear embossing powder. Then I inked up my brayer with Baja Breeze ink and rolled it across my paper. Once it was the color I wanted, I used a baby wipe to wipe the excess ink from the little flowers. Super easy! :) I finished that card with a piece of the YUM-O ribbon from the Sale-A-Bration ribbon bundle.
Here is a detail shot to try and show the fun shiny texture of the embossed flowers. :)

If you have any questions let me know and have fun playing with this fun technique! :) Tomorrow I will show you the "stepped up" technique! :)

What I used:

Stamps: Cheep Talk

Ink: VersaMark, Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Brayer, Corner Rounder Punch, Ribbon Bundle

Baby Wipes...

Ok, so sorry for the gap in posting...I have been sick and busy, which made being busy not too much fun. :) I had a workshop tonight and when I was getting ready for it I was having a hard time deciding which technique to show, well, after I saw THIS cute card by Ashley, (also my fabulous upline!) I knew what I would be showing! :) Anyway....I wanted to give them a few different ways to use the baby wipes, so first I showed them THIS way, which is how I made the butterfly on my card and then I showed them the stripes like Ashley's card. It really is a pretty fun technique, one that I hadn't tried until now, but I can see lots more possibilities with this! :)
What I used:
Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly
Ink: Basic Black; Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango, Pink Pirouette classic re-inkers
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Basic Black, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" & 1 1/4" Circle Punches, Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals

Halloween Card...

Ok, so I have been wanting this wheel for awhile, and I was totally going to use it and try the technique Soot Stamping with it, but the card wasn't turning out how I had pictured, came up with this card instead. This isn't my idea, I saw something similar that was a swap from Founders Circle, but I don't know who made it, or even a link to see it, so sorry about that...but I did love the card, and I love how this turned out. Its so colorful and I love the silhouettes of the kids trick or treating. :) Ok, enough of that...enjoy the card and if you have any questions let me know! :)

Embossing Resist...

I showed my workshop girls how to emboss, but then I wanted to show them something else they could do with it, so I showed them the Embossing Resist technique. If you want to try it, you can learn how to here. I had never tried this before, so I think it turned out pretty well. Also, I love the little 3x3 card size. They are so fun to make and there is so much you can do with them! :) Enjoy! All Supplies Stampin' Up!