Jun 10, 2009 | Tutorials and Techniques |
Happiness is a Journey
This technique is from Technique Junkies and uses something we all have around the house – newspapers and magazines.
Ink the stamp with VersaMark ink. Stamp onto the newsprint or magazine page and cover with clear embossing powder. Shake off excess powder. Heat emboss the powder using care not to burn the paper.
Ink the brayer with a dark ink and brayer over the embossed image until the newsprint is covered.
Use a paper towel to remove the ink from the embossed image.
Happiness is a Journey #111540 $19.95
This set was on the dormant list and now retiring and on the Last Chance list of stamp sets. Don’t forget to check the list for other must have stamps sets.
Stamps: Happiness is a Journey
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Parisina Breeze
Ink: VersaMark, Chocolate Chip
Other: Brayer, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, 5/8″ Neutrals Assortment Brads, Chocolate Chip Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Jun 4, 2009 | Tutorials and Techniques |
Another of my “oh no, please don’t go” favourites is the Taste of Textiles papers.
For this card, I used the metalllic bronze paper from this package. I was surpised to see a black core in this paper the first time I used it. To show off the black, I sanded the Manhattan Flower images after embossing with the die. What fun! When tearing this paper the black center is really highlighted.
I finished the card by adding some black embellishments and a touch of colour wth the Rose Red.
Taste of Textiles, #113991, $11.75
Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Die, # 114517, $9.50 – Great Price!
Don’t forget to place your Last Chance Orders as some products are running low on stock!
Stamp Set: Oval All
Ink: Basic Black
Cardstock: Taste of Textiles, Basic Black, Rose Red
Big Shot: Manhattan FLower Textured Impression Die
Other: Valet Ribbon Originals, Jumbo Grommet,Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Sanding Block
Jun 2, 2009 | Promotions, Tutorials and Techniques |
I have grown so attached to this paper that I am really going to miss it! This time of year can be hard because it means saying goodbye to some old favourites. But the good news is that this Specialty paper is currently still available, so this is a great time to stock up.
This card uses the thumping technique – ink up stamp with Baja Breeze ink. Using Chocolate Chip marker, color tree trunk and branches then thump ink onto leaves.
Thoughts & Prayers Stamp Set, #113252, $30.95
Parisian Breeze Specialty Paper, #113993. $13.95
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Supplies:
Cardstock Kraft 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” and 3-1/2” x 3”, Chocolate Chip 4-3/4” x 2”, 3-3/4” x 2” and 3-1/4” x 4-1/4”, Parisian Breeze DSP 4-1/2” x 1-3/4”, 3-1/2” x 1-3/4” and scrap, Whisper White 3-1/4” x 2-3/4”
Stamps Thoughts & Prayers
Inks Baja Breeze, Markers – Chocolate Chip
Other 5/16th” Neutrals Assortment Brad in White, Eyelet Border, 1/16th” circle and 1-1/4” Circle
May 31, 2009 | Tutorials and Techniques |
Get out your sanding blocks
Another simple technqiue using the window sheets. Again, I used the thick window sheets and ran them throught the Big Shot with the Daisies #2 Bigz die. This has to be the die I reach for the most and is a must have for Big Shot owners.
Flower, Daisies #2, #114520, #23.95
After peeling off the blue backing, I sanded the daisies to get the frosted look. I finished off the card with Ribbon Originals in Pig Tails and Dress Up which are both on the Last Chance list for 50% off.
Pig Tails, # 114316, $9.48 and Dress Up, #114317, $8.75
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Happy Sunday –
May 30, 2009 | Tutorials and Techniques |
Wet Stencil Technique
How else can you use your Big Shot? For making stencils. I used the Tulipe die and the thick window sheets to make my own reusable stencil. After spritzing the stencil with water, I scribbled on it with the chocolate chip watercolor crayon and then spritzed it gently again.
The last step is to press your cardstock onto the stencil and then allow it to dry. The only colours used were chocolate chip and celery. I embellished the card with my favourite Ribbon Originals in Valet. It is a very elegant yet simple card.
Tulipe Bigz Die, #113457, $25.95
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Happy Saturday –
May 26, 2009 | Scrapbooking, Tutorials and Techniques |
Big Shot Box #2
Did you know that you can etch Window Sheets? Neither did I!
Using a piercing tool or sharp needle, draw lines on the Window Sheet. The lines can be random as shown or use a straight edge for a more structured design. How easy is that?
To decorate the box, I used self-adhesive die-cuts from the Sunshine Garden Simply Scrappin’ kit. This is one of the kits that is sure to sell fast when the last chance list is released. If you have been meaning to order it, do it today – Sunshine Garden, #113911$23.95 on page 164.
Happy Tuesday!
