tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78980473387829319432024-03-05T07:32:06.507-06:00Uniquely MeThis is a blog about my creative side. I love stamping and scrap booking. This is a place I hope to share ideas and tidbits of my life.Die Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.comBlogger322125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-58110288640968730582019-01-10T19:30:00.002-06:002019-01-10T19:30:48.940-06:00Nortons Nook Color Challenge January 2019Newton's Nook color challenge Red,Sky blue,and black and white. I stamped the package and cut it out separate and popped it up to give a 3 D effect.I also added pearl pen for the center of the flowers.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rtobMbosyNo/XDfwZznUzCI/AAAAAAAAGhM/BG-jtqQNRVU45nYssOTVfODVJe7Q_EApACLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN3917.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rtobMbosyNo/XDfwZznUzCI/AAAAAAAAGhM/BG-jtqQNRVU45nYssOTVfODVJe7Q_EApACLcBGAs/s640/DSCN3917.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
Die Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-19235731482365132572017-12-13T08:47:00.001-06:002017-12-13T08:47:15.398-06:00Hot coco andyone?This is a Hot coco favor that I made with a Whippersnappers stamp. I colored it with prisma colored pencils. My goal was to get the highlight on the cup. I need to keep practicing but I am getting there.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fndTO1qczy4/WjE9Ic6gAtI/AAAAAAAAEVg/SGHd5ZDSreEXN9VmT-pfwMkaXAlRFJ08QCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN1781.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fndTO1qczy4/WjE9Ic6gAtI/AAAAAAAAEVg/SGHd5ZDSreEXN9VmT-pfwMkaXAlRFJ08QCLcBGAs/s320/DSCN1781.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-90853000733457394102016-03-16T11:46:00.002-05:002016-03-16T11:46:20.805-05:00A cute window box card <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2um6VSwOfLk/VumNwMk3xUI/AAAAAAAADv4/vjVXIQgTtIwEMaKj5HGmexAmMoj3EfQtQ/s1600/DSC01710.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2um6VSwOfLk/VumNwMk3xUI/AAAAAAAADv4/vjVXIQgTtIwEMaKj5HGmexAmMoj3EfQtQ/s640/DSC01710.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<span id="goog_363768613"></span><span id="goog_363768614"></span><br />
I stamped this cute window with flowers stamp from Lockhart stamps on water color paper and then used my zig water color markers to color it. I cut it out and added it with foam tape to the card front I had stamped with a wood grain stamp from My Favorite things.<br />
This was an easy card and so darn cute.<br />
Thanks for stopping.<br />
Donna<br />
<br />
<br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-76563998661392499352016-03-14T12:45:00.001-05:002016-03-14T12:53:29.563-05:00Water color crayon flower background<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pmOYadTlVtg/Vub3txEWj4I/AAAAAAAADvg/TC__nQdZCigETw-g5ZEYKDJfZ_285hCag/s1600/DSC01700.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pmOYadTlVtg/Vub3txEWj4I/AAAAAAAADvg/TC__nQdZCigETw-g5ZEYKDJfZ_285hCag/s400/DSC01700.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wB2WclYmS1U/Vub3pgDDxvI/AAAAAAAADvc/7PI7E3NJm90wdFxYo_srf0FUKXNAJ-ddQ/s1600/DSC01701.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wB2WclYmS1U/Vub3pgDDxvI/AAAAAAAADvc/7PI7E3NJm90wdFxYo_srf0FUKXNAJ-ddQ/s400/DSC01701.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mzaI19lju9A/Vub3pL0jx5I/AAAAAAAADvY/ajQ9WOAKBdEycp53axzbjKPJLk36YJuRg/s1600/DSC01702.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mzaI19lju9A/Vub3pL0jx5I/AAAAAAAADvY/ajQ9WOAKBdEycp53axzbjKPJLk36YJuRg/s400/DSC01702.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2eQ9S71WSgA/Vub34l8QEZI/AAAAAAAADvk/IG9WUuYG1KQXYkyd7_PjmLEsM8gi8RFkg/s1600/DSC01703.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2eQ9S71WSgA/Vub34l8QEZI/AAAAAAAADvk/IG9WUuYG1KQXYkyd7_PjmLEsM8gi8RFkg/s400/DSC01703.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.4667px;">I played with my water color crayons last night. I found a Gena K flower that worked perfect to use for this. I used water color paper I misted it lightly. I colored directly on to the stamp I colored with the lightest color all over then then the blue one I went darker in the center,coloring on top of the lighter color. The yellow one I put the yellow down and then went around the outside edge of the flower with the orange. These are done with the same stamp just different colors. I never washed my stamp but just kept recoloring and stamping until I was done with the area I wanted to fill.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.4667px;">The saying stamp is from Raisin Boat stamps and I embossed it with olive embossing powder.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.4667px;">Getting ready for a demo really has gotten my creative juices going.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.4667px;"> Thanks for stopping in.</span><br />
<span style="color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.4667px;">Donna</span></span><br />
<br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-49436027449657629602016-03-13T19:26:00.001-05:002016-03-13T19:26:26.170-05:00Tiny little flowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-61cNTFgfwNY/VuYFAwUXoOI/AAAAAAAADvI/nWxUgBGK1aoTk2TQvdE-lB4IkDImvmJzw/s1600/DSC01694.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-61cNTFgfwNY/VuYFAwUXoOI/AAAAAAAADvI/nWxUgBGK1aoTk2TQvdE-lB4IkDImvmJzw/s640/DSC01694.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
I am having fun playing with my zig water color markers. I stamped this little cutie with black archival ink. I can not believe how you can get into such small places with these wonderful markers. I used my new <a href="http://justrite-papercraft.myshopify.com/products/justritestitched-ovals-and-vine-dies">Just Rite stamps die set.</a> It has the prettiest little vines and I love the small stitched ovals. I also used some spellbinders die's I had waiting to be used again. ( I need to pull some of my pretty Lacey designs more often.)<br />
Thanks for stopping by.<br />
Donna<br />
<br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-85109042052997161742016-03-13T19:16:00.000-05:002016-03-13T19:16:20.174-05:00Easter tulips<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q6R9_0zp-mw/VuYClaVl-BI/AAAAAAAADu8/y3yVdfXcB98RWYlniLiwSCCUX_ulMCHwQ/s1600/DSC01699.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q6R9_0zp-mw/VuYClaVl-BI/AAAAAAAADu8/y3yVdfXcB98RWYlniLiwSCCUX_ulMCHwQ/s640/DSC01699.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
I used Gena K's tulip stamps with archival ink on water color paper. I used zig water color markers to color them. I die cut them with a spellbinder egg die. The fun vines are a new <a href="http://justrite-papercraft.myshopify.com/products/justritestitched-ovals-and-vine-dies">Just Rite die</a> set it also has 2 small stitched ovals. I embossed the back ground to add a bit of texture.<br />
Thanks for stopping in. I hope you are inspired to make some Easter cards.<br />
Donna<br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-60434453418282607932016-03-13T18:54:00.000-05:002016-03-13T18:54:44.199-05:00Twinkling H2o's pretty dress cards<h2>
<br /></h2>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gxbLp1zC_UU/VuX9CbrE8hI/AAAAAAAADuc/BfQ4IPXt3SMEbpGgxiYFoWnf1_sdu8d3w/s1600/DSC01695.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gxbLp1zC_UU/VuX9CbrE8hI/AAAAAAAADuc/BfQ4IPXt3SMEbpGgxiYFoWnf1_sdu8d3w/s400/DSC01695.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ngroN4NXYpE/VuX9HPLNLqI/AAAAAAAADug/uh1iJXJCvkkAlwltPjR_xJUzYPo4rOqKw/s1600/DSC01696.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ngroN4NXYpE/VuX9HPLNLqI/AAAAAAAADug/uh1iJXJCvkkAlwltPjR_xJUzYPo4rOqKw/s400/DSC01696.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DZ03u80Pw7Q/VuX9Io1HBKI/AAAAAAAADuk/cxtbDPDz9Bgynhnk2V-UOfz1N1MMQtACA/s1600/DSC01697.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DZ03u80Pw7Q/VuX9Io1HBKI/AAAAAAAADuk/cxtbDPDz9Bgynhnk2V-UOfz1N1MMQtACA/s400/DSC01697.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VAze8cp4-PA/VuX9Ux88bGI/AAAAAAAADuo/x29hc23Q5_wqpn-tInQsLYUaSL1-WZA7Q/s1600/DSC01698.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VAze8cp4-PA/VuX9Ux88bGI/AAAAAAAADuo/x29hc23Q5_wqpn-tInQsLYUaSL1-WZA7Q/s400/DSC01698.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<h2>
<br /></h2>
<h2>
I played around with my Twinkling H2O's on the dress's. I used water color paper and archival ink. I added a few dots of stickles for a bit more bling. I don't think the pictures show how shimmery and pretty they look.</h2>
<div>
Thanks for stopping in,</div>
<div>
Donna</div>
<div>
</div>
<h2>
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
Writer</h2>
Die Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-68025184454452303562016-03-10T07:35:00.000-06:002016-03-10T07:35:54.261-06:00Water color poppies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gfQcrYWKop4/VuF3DvTm3rI/AAAAAAAADt8/YiFkRXvwxpY/s1600/DSC01691.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gfQcrYWKop4/VuF3DvTm3rI/AAAAAAAADt8/YiFkRXvwxpY/s640/DSC01691.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.4667px;">I opened my mail yesterday and to my surprise it was a card I had made. I had sent in several cards about 2 years ago to Scott publications and quite a few were published I had totally forgot about them. This one will be in the Just Cards magazine. I am currently working on getting samples ready for a water color demo I am doing at a stamping event for next weekend so this will be a nice addition to my samples.</span></span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.4667px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.4667px;">I used <a href="http://www.raisinboat.com/view_Product.asp?productID=54">Raisin boat stamps Field of Poppies</a> and misted it with water after coloring to get the pretty bleed out of the colors.The seamstress in me added the black stitching which really adds a nice touch of detail to the finished card.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.4667px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.4667px;">I like to say it is the little things in life and this was one of those fun little things to find in the mail.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.4667px;"> Thanks for stopping by.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.4667px;">Donna</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.4667px;"><br /></span>
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-67951135362683532882016-03-06T20:06:00.001-06:002016-03-06T20:06:17.815-06:00Loving my Zig water color markers Easter cards <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWmhBaHsU34tqqj-Wqseh8BaQYkjil7_E7s51hc_x42JCEb6Wwvo9_tvGjuoSiHNhPmBPtsTjYnXJ0SKGqGoYKHq4sL2DKEkcxIHn1LhNnucd72oQTfBiKrd-ZgDjxvF8s8PTD4MRJ-s/s1600/DSC01678.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWmhBaHsU34tqqj-Wqseh8BaQYkjil7_E7s51hc_x42JCEb6Wwvo9_tvGjuoSiHNhPmBPtsTjYnXJ0SKGqGoYKHq4sL2DKEkcxIHn1LhNnucd72oQTfBiKrd-ZgDjxvF8s8PTD4MRJ-s/s400/DSC01678.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xMgMSUZG6Kk/VtzhaDTpuiI/AAAAAAAADtY/l0Qp2v2lH8M/s1600/DSC01679.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xMgMSUZG6Kk/VtzhaDTpuiI/AAAAAAAADtY/l0Qp2v2lH8M/s400/DSC01679.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LPHrsN8Duuk/Vtzh-3IDXEI/AAAAAAAADtc/boZVtxJGbRk/s1600/DSC01683.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LPHrsN8Duuk/Vtzh-3IDXEI/AAAAAAAADtc/boZVtxJGbRk/s320/DSC01683.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tsURxb4BPKk/VtzhZm7_oCI/AAAAAAAADtU/s8eIwhiL5HE/s1600/DSC01680.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tsURxb4BPKk/VtzhZm7_oCI/AAAAAAAADtU/s8eIwhiL5HE/s400/DSC01680.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
I have been playing with my Zig Water color markers. The detail you can get with them is fantastic.Here are a few cards I did for my up coming Demo I am doing for the Madison Mingle stamping weekend in 2 weeks.<br />
Thanks for stopping in. I hope they give you a little itch to try some water color your self.<br />
Donna<br />
<br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-42760105349675056702016-02-14T08:50:00.000-06:002016-02-14T08:51:24.589-06:00A cute little hearts and owl Valentine treat<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5OeOynMOMAU/VsCT6HIR3iI/AAAAAAAADrE/2D8iIL9gCpY/s1600/DSC01645.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5OeOynMOMAU/VsCT6HIR3iI/AAAAAAAADrE/2D8iIL9gCpY/s400/DSC01645.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UYIPFii0Zio/VsCT2siae9I/AAAAAAAADrA/NqfxCQRkkng/s1600/DSC01646.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UYIPFii0Zio/VsCT2siae9I/AAAAAAAADrA/NqfxCQRkkng/s400/DSC01646.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
Just a quick post with a picture of the cute owl and heart box's I made for my daughters 5th grade Sunday school class she teaches. I printed the paper on card stock from <a href="http://www.paperwhimsies.net/">Paper Whimmsies </a>. I die cut them with an accucut die and then printed and cut out the owls and glued them on some red hearts I had die cut,a little bakers twine and they were done fast and easy.<br />
I hope you have a wonderful Valentines Day.<br />
Donna<br />
<br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-71734315834623462332016-02-11T07:26:00.000-06:002016-02-11T07:26:12.488-06:00Zig Water Color cards for demo <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cu3n6xHAG7Y/VryLUzd5mEI/AAAAAAAADqY/ZD9F6luVIcU/s1600/DSC01612.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cu3n6xHAG7Y/VryLUzd5mEI/AAAAAAAADqY/ZD9F6luVIcU/s400/DSC01612.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6tfUMA5VXtI/VryLmxsOxRI/AAAAAAAADqc/IQF2vPT6lrQ/s1600/DSC01623.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6tfUMA5VXtI/VryLmxsOxRI/AAAAAAAADqc/IQF2vPT6lrQ/s400/DSC01623.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
I am preparing for a fun weekend of Stamping and chatting and learning with a fun group of gals that have met together for 11 years now. We started out Angels with a stamp company called The Angle Company even though the company is no longer we still are meeting once a year in March for what we call the Madison Mingle. The projects are now made with all different stamps from all kinds of stamp companies. I am wowed every year with the creative projects that people come up with. I always learn something new and get my stamping mojo on.<br />
I am doing a demo this year with the zig water colors and a few other water color techniques. I plan on posting some of my projects on my blog so people can go here to refresh there minds on what I showed them.So thanks for stopping in I hope you learn a new tip or idea.<br />
These two cards are very simple but yet pack a big punch of color. I stamped some outline flowers I had in my stash from Stampin up.( Go through your stash and find some outline stamps I am sure you probably have some) I stamped them with Archival ink on water color paper.I then outlined the inside of the flowers and pulled the color out with a water color brush.I went back and reinforced the darker color in the centers using the same pen for the blue and orange card. For the pink and yellow flowers I went back with a darker shade of the same color and lighly added a tad bit of color and pulled it outward to blend it.<br />
The pretty scripted Happy Birthday is from<a href="http://www.raisinboat.com/view_Product.asp?productID=1330"> Raisin Boat Stamps All the write words</a> I love this set nice simple script to used on a card.<br />
Thanks for stopping.<br />
Donna<br />
<br />
<br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-56150969745841890172016-02-10T18:38:00.000-06:002016-02-10T18:38:21.600-06:00Sweet Valentine treats <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9GgoZKj8b797VFlMHS8wbZ7YSonbTR4mmgnqgsm_kX-Wj_o2Vyi-QKrJLFsiwnimnrDrhIgC0iu92uJqJZqveR3keKxYmOFgPpmDSBX6rlQKQ3vfG-hrroTIFcmq3MhQgU_RRUWxoRTE/s1600/DSC01624.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9GgoZKj8b797VFlMHS8wbZ7YSonbTR4mmgnqgsm_kX-Wj_o2Vyi-QKrJLFsiwnimnrDrhIgC0iu92uJqJZqveR3keKxYmOFgPpmDSBX6rlQKQ3vfG-hrroTIFcmq3MhQgU_RRUWxoRTE/s640/DSC01624.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
These are the cute little Valentine treats I made for my daughter and her friends in Denver. She has family dinner with friends every Sunday evening after helping with Special Olympics Gymnastics.<br />
They are a stamp I had in my collection. I colored them with Copic markers and added a fun little rhinestone in the center of the flower. I used a Sizzix die for the little bag topper.<br />
I hope this inspires you to make some fun treats for your sweeties.<br />
Donna<br />
<br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-25389546267657309472016-02-08T09:06:00.000-06:002016-02-08T09:06:54.449-06:00Some sweet tweets for my peeps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oeCRfzcon84/Vriu44N21OI/AAAAAAAADpc/yV89bh0OJ-4/s1600/DSC01613.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oeCRfzcon84/Vriu44N21OI/AAAAAAAADpc/yV89bh0OJ-4/s320/DSC01613.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6GJ-f9plv0/VriujbwzOwI/AAAAAAAADpY/cGhHmzfK3VU/s1600/DSC01610.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6GJ-f9plv0/VriujbwzOwI/AAAAAAAADpY/cGhHmzfK3VU/s320/DSC01610.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
I managed to make some cute little Valentine treats for the ladies in my Monday night bible study. I used <a href="http://www.raisinboat.com/view_Product.asp?productID=355">Raisin boats cute little bird stamp from the stamp set Tree's Company </a> I stamped them on water color paper and then went around the inside edges with water base markers and then used a brush dipped in water to pull the color in for a soft look. Very easy and a nice finish. I then cut them out and attached them to my little box's I had made.I added a cut sentiment and some fun rhinestone heart stickers. I put in some Dove hearts and tied it all up with some pink bakers twine.<br />
I think they will enjoy a little surprise for Valentines Day.<br />
Thanks for stopping.<br />
Donna<br />
<br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
Writer<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
Die Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-79547520096528722052016-01-15T09:03:00.000-06:002016-01-15T09:03:13.924-06:00Valentine pop up cardI am finally getting some cards posted. I made these cuties for our youth group leaders for Valentines day. This year I am trying to use things that have been collecting dust in my craft room so these are all old stamps I have. I colored them with Copic markers. I die cut the card using an accucut die called pop up ornament.<br />
I am posting these on a facebook Valentine challenge.<br />
Thanks for stopping in.<br />
Donna<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_jN8t7d3GNElSVY0YbFoq03yFoSOlNtKc92VF6OUJBw4LGFW6_mq-S_AMmfeXoLXrNl8cE-8ykE0HD_BXdMpalG3rVco6Hg_laPCCyWWuVXfjoA531s1FTGjKXArJQLm1qlZehNqGIcs/s1600/DSC01501.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_jN8t7d3GNElSVY0YbFoq03yFoSOlNtKc92VF6OUJBw4LGFW6_mq-S_AMmfeXoLXrNl8cE-8ykE0HD_BXdMpalG3rVco6Hg_laPCCyWWuVXfjoA531s1FTGjKXArJQLm1qlZehNqGIcs/s320/DSC01501.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t45MWDaMvJ8/VpkFOmiym2I/AAAAAAAADng/TppxA5vsKtI/s1600/DSC01502.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t45MWDaMvJ8/VpkFOmiym2I/AAAAAAAADng/TppxA5vsKtI/s320/DSC01502.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--QmqoDoVdvs/VpkFOXaYXcI/AAAAAAAADnc/skLP7ydjGYM/s1600/DSC01503.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--QmqoDoVdvs/VpkFOXaYXcI/AAAAAAAADnc/skLP7ydjGYM/s320/DSC01503.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NN5Hwh0K1Jw/VpkFaAToj0I/AAAAAAAADn0/3471o1tA2Hs/s1600/DSC01504.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NN5Hwh0K1Jw/VpkFaAToj0I/AAAAAAAADn0/3471o1tA2Hs/s320/DSC01504.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: start;">" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me" Erma Bombeck Writer</span></div>
Die Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-53006117503719785662015-05-31T08:32:00.001-05:002015-05-31T08:32:36.094-05:00Graduation card 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DDkbDy-klV4/VWsNRHILC-I/AAAAAAAADeU/de9MCZSBZXA/s1600/DSC00602.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DDkbDy-klV4/VWsNRHILC-I/AAAAAAAADeU/de9MCZSBZXA/s640/DSC00602.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
I needed to make some easy and fast grad cards for my daughter to go to grad parties. This is what I came up with and made several since I had the ink and paper out I did an assembly line,stamp,cut mats,add glitter.<br />
The stamps are from <a href="https://www.raisinboat.com/view_Product.asp?productID=1310">Raisin Boat High five grads.</a> I used momento ink ( I reinked my pad first so I would have good ink to cover the stamps.) I stamped the hands first,then the hats and then I curved the saying and stamped it, last but not least I stamped the year.I added some diamond dust stickles to the hats to make them stand out a bit.<br />
I matted the stamped card front with the color of the school. ( purple for Waunakee) and then attached it to a white card base.<br />
I hope you like my easy peasy grad card.<br />
Donna<br />
<br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-67358590107939415612015-04-12T07:53:00.000-05:002015-04-12T07:53:20.136-05:00Corny Birthday card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fTmqRqb82sw/VSpqkW0Bl3I/AAAAAAAADaA/5BGsptUzPZE/s1600/DSC00206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fTmqRqb82sw/VSpqkW0Bl3I/AAAAAAAADaA/5BGsptUzPZE/s1600/DSC00206.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
My dad turned 78 and he loves pop corn. I love this stamp set from <a href="https://www.raisinboat.com/view_Product.asp?productID=1382">Raisin Boat called crunch time</a> it has some fun sayings and cute stamps for easy and fast cards. I used copics to color my card.<br />
Thanks for stopping in. Easy card so I did not think I needed to say to much this time.<br />
Donna<br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-54026478240265577362015-04-01T20:11:00.000-05:002015-04-02T16:21:05.973-05:00A little Easter treat<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u-w5nY2k_9o/VRyW9vDMdbI/AAAAAAAADZg/VQU5_lZsJWI/s1600/DSC00202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u-w5nY2k_9o/VRyW9vDMdbI/AAAAAAAADZg/VQU5_lZsJWI/s1600/DSC00202.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BzlW6nn-FGk/VRyW55239jI/AAAAAAAADZY/LAC_Rk4gpCU/s1600/DSC00203.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BzlW6nn-FGk/VRyW55239jI/AAAAAAAADZY/LAC_Rk4gpCU/s1600/DSC00203.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
If you have seen some of my posts over time you won't be surprised I am posting some little goodies that I made for my Daughters youth group leaders. I love to make a small treat for them for most holidays to let them know I really appreciate all of the love and time they give to our kids.<br />
I used an <a href="http://www.accucutcraft.com/box-21.html">Accucut die</a> for these little cuties.I mixed up the cover colors with the bottoms as well as the bows to really give they a soft pastel Easter palette. The bow is cut using a <a href="http://mftstamps.com/die-namics/bows/die-namics-dainty-bows">My Favorite Things </a>die, and the <a href="http://totogal62.blogspot.com/2014/02/new-dies-by-amuse-studio.html">tiny bunny's are Amuse die's. </a> I die cut the bunny's in brown to make them look like chocolate.<br />
I hope you have a Blessed Easter with your family.<br />
Donna<br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-29373648841291724162015-03-29T19:05:00.001-05:002015-03-29T19:05:36.850-05:00A fun little card I made to put a smile on your face <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M1SOU3YW_Kg/VRiTIEdBE-I/AAAAAAAADY0/cs8RumEJp2E/s1600/DSC00114.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M1SOU3YW_Kg/VRiTIEdBE-I/AAAAAAAADY0/cs8RumEJp2E/s1600/DSC00114.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
I made this card almost one and a half years ago. I just found out I can post it. It was published in Just Cards. It is a fun card I already have plans for someone who is going through a tough time.<br />
I used <a href="https://www.raisinboat.com/view_Product.asp?productID=1048">Raisin Boat stamps Just add Love stamp set</a> I used momento ink and Copic markers.I bent the words to have a fun curve. I added the black and white gingham bow to finish it off.<br />
I hope you like it. It was fun to get the the magazine in the mail after the week we had with our furnace going out ( we live in Wisconsin) and we had spring break with snow!! I had lots of prom dress's come in for fittings as well as brides so I was glad I had electric heat in my shop.<br />
Have a nice Easter if I don't get a chance to post anything new this week.<br />
Donna<br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-45728360635920008332015-03-20T07:34:00.002-05:002015-04-02T16:01:44.433-05:00Embossing folder techniques Chalk technique with embossing folders <br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lq00R9e5fB8/VQwGL3CI3mI/AAAAAAAADX8/Yt7rC4h6zlI/s1600/DSC00120.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lq00R9e5fB8/VQwGL3CI3mI/AAAAAAAADX8/Yt7rC4h6zlI/s1600/DSC00120.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used <a href="http://justritepapercraft.com/products/grand-birthday-sentiments-cling-stamps">JustRite Grand Birthday sentiments </a>stamps for the saying as well as 2 other stamps of theirs for this card.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AUPG-XGVvdI/VQwGPvEubTI/AAAAAAAADYM/u0oLcqLbImg/s1600/DSC00121.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AUPG-XGVvdI/VQwGPvEubTI/AAAAAAAADYM/u0oLcqLbImg/s1600/DSC00121.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For this card I used a JustRite stamp from their set Christmas Antique Labels one.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AYnaeQuh0RU/VQwGM-uvmaI/AAAAAAAADYE/zMz_yPnA00E/s1600/DSC00122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AYnaeQuh0RU/VQwGM-uvmaI/AAAAAAAADYE/zMz_yPnA00E/s1600/DSC00122.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For this card I used a JustRite stamp from the set Grand Birthday Sentiments.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2vK8dmncVOw/VQwE_EkSqeI/AAAAAAAADXw/nn330gFi8Is/s1600/DSC00117.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2vK8dmncVOw/VQwE_EkSqeI/AAAAAAAADXw/nn330gFi8Is/s1600/DSC00117.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used a white craft ink and a sponge dauber to apply the ink in a gentle circular motion. </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cSE2QNdErPQ/VQwE7lwoHqI/AAAAAAAADXo/HIBQgm1Rlec/s1600/DSC00118.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cSE2QNdErPQ/VQwE7lwoHqI/AAAAAAAADXo/HIBQgm1Rlec/s1600/DSC00118.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of how it looks when the white ink is applied to the embossed surface.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
I played around with some of my embossing folders that had open areas that might be nice to add a saying that I could incorporate the chalk board technique where you stamp and heat emboss with white embossing powder on black paper and then lightly rub the white ink around to give the look of an old chalk board. I took this a step farther and embossed my mat or card front ( how ever you want to look at it) using black card stock and then lightly rubbed white ink on it to mimic the look of a chalk board. I like how this turned out. It is a nice look for a man or a woman's card.<br />
I hope you like what you have learned with me on my journey of ways to use your embossing folders. My demo is tomorrow,I hope to get a few more ideas done but not sure if I will get them posted for a few days. Wish me luck. I look forward to spending time with over 40 creative ladies that have been getting together for 10 years now for a weekend of paper playing fun.<br />
Donna <br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-86533238133209666992015-03-10T21:01:00.000-05:002015-03-10T21:01:03.750-05:00My adventures with embossing folders post #5 Inking the embossing folder<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r7PI4DD3iuM/VP-bxe86UAI/AAAAAAAADWY/bODnCOixZkQ/s1600/DSC00108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r7PI4DD3iuM/VP-bxe86UAI/AAAAAAAADWY/bODnCOixZkQ/s1600/DSC00108.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I embossed the white card stock with a lavender ink ( ink on the raised side) and then cut out the card into an egg shape. I added the sheer ribbon and the small die cut bunny ( amuse die).<br />
<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-soZ4udZfvFk/VP-djeBJ0YI/AAAAAAAADWk/pq7tj13cRPI/s1600/DSC00109.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-soZ4udZfvFk/VP-djeBJ0YI/AAAAAAAADWk/pq7tj13cRPI/s1600/DSC00109.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This card is made from 2 attempts of playing with how much ink to put on the embossing folder. The top has less ink and the bottom has more. I like the way the impression really stands out on this card. <br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PjYONsBHwkg/VP-e0jJsWTI/AAAAAAAADWw/O61GmtzrtBw/s1600/DSC00099.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PjYONsBHwkg/VP-e0jJsWTI/AAAAAAAADWw/O61GmtzrtBw/s1600/DSC00099.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This picture is of an embossing folder that has been inked with a brayer on the debossing side or the smooth side.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ixaS--nTfIw/VP-e2jiekyI/AAAAAAAADW4/Rb3q5DkHsoA/s1600/DSC00100.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ixaS--nTfIw/VP-e2jiekyI/AAAAAAAADW4/Rb3q5DkHsoA/s1600/DSC00100.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a picture of the embossing side of the embossing folder that has been inked with a brayer.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X4jmH1FaWC0/VP-e5QciK8I/AAAAAAAADXA/LxcPrjd0L4A/s1600/DSC00101.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X4jmH1FaWC0/VP-e5QciK8I/AAAAAAAADXA/LxcPrjd0L4A/s1600/DSC00101.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are the finished embossed papers. One is with ink on the embossed side ( blue stars) the other is the debossed blue inked side.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
I found that Versa Color Ink worked the best for me when trying this technique where I put the ink directly on the embossing folder.I found I had the best luck when I lightly rubbed the ink on the embossing folder then tapped it all over the folder. It seemed to give me a more even coverage. I used this technique for embossing and debossing. Embossing is when you put the ink on the raised side of the embossing folder. Debossing is when you put the ink on the smooth side or grooved out side of the embossing folder.<br />
I hope this has been a tutorial that taught you something new or gets you to do a technique you have not used in a while. Thanks for stopping in.<br />
Donna<br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-28939011294611428222015-03-06T17:33:00.002-06:002015-03-06T17:37:34.037-06:00A Pretty blue flower background <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SyY1m0r64jM/VPo5SYu6_DI/AAAAAAAADV8/u9gn7KgyM3Y/s1600/DSC00094.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SyY1m0r64jM/VPo5SYu6_DI/AAAAAAAADV8/u9gn7KgyM3Y/s1600/DSC00094.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
A quick post of a card I did for <a href="http://modsquadchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/03/make-background.html">Mod Squad challenge blog</a> background challenge. I used JustRite stamps and copic markers to color them. I went at a diagonal design to fill in the card.<br />
Thanks for stopping.Back tomorrow with more Embossing folder techniques.<br />
Donna<br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-31160452468130200992015-03-06T10:37:00.001-06:002015-03-06T17:41:43.231-06:00Embossing folder techniques round 4 Viva 3-D stamp paint<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wh48mZ7c29Q/VPnVcdZ2tBI/AAAAAAAADVQ/17iGvBMfcYQ/s1600/DSC00091.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wh48mZ7c29Q/VPnVcdZ2tBI/AAAAAAAADVQ/17iGvBMfcYQ/s1600/DSC00091.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used black paper and a silver paint.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_lSiyGOz3Ig/VPnVcjnCkDI/AAAAAAAADVM/zuwA_kaIeFU/s1600/DSC00092.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_lSiyGOz3Ig/VPnVcjnCkDI/AAAAAAAADVM/zuwA_kaIeFU/s1600/DSC00092.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here are some samples of papers I did with black and brown card stock and gold and silver and maybe even a green metallic paint. Note that this is the sponge dauber I used. Be sure to wash out with soap and water before the paint drys on the sponge.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHgrm0kGXy8IyQLrPSpavWHKc5PEgbeBMQALRFEQXqKvUFXuZCR2PJ7CyOKlpgX7XKt_i2wD4ul95Z_LHz7mEOBabo6CROHqRUgD4jetN-BgcT21A6Yj-lksfqXadd_8CIK7m9yqxMEuE/s1600/DSC00095.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHgrm0kGXy8IyQLrPSpavWHKc5PEgbeBMQALRFEQXqKvUFXuZCR2PJ7CyOKlpgX7XKt_i2wD4ul95Z_LHz7mEOBabo6CROHqRUgD4jetN-BgcT21A6Yj-lksfqXadd_8CIK7m9yqxMEuE/s1600/DSC00095.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used black paper and a silver and gold metallic paint. I rubbed the torn edge of my embossed and painted paper with versa mark ink and them embossed it with the same pewter embossing powder I did my elephant with. Note I colored the elephant with a darker grey copic marker to help define it more on the gold metallic paper.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G7TuS8fDC3c/VPnW2NtJpxI/AAAAAAAADVg/JyY1Qpzie9Q/s1600/DSC00096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G7TuS8fDC3c/VPnW2NtJpxI/AAAAAAAADVg/JyY1Qpzie9Q/s1600/DSC00096.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is another card I did with the embossed painted card stock as a background for this bike.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
My friends over at <a href="http://www.raisinboat.com/view_Category.asp?category=50">Raisin Boat stamps </a>had a demo last year using this new <a href="http://www.raisinboat.com/view_Category.asp?category=50">3-D stamp-paint byViva </a>they found and I loved how it looked. This same event I am doing a demo on ways to use your embossing folders.So here is my take on this technique.<br />
Start by embossing your paper.Play with colored papers like black or dark brown. I love the look with the metallic paints on top of the dark colors. That is what I have for samples on this post.<br />
Now that you have your paper embossed load a small amount of the 3-D stamp paint on a dauber on the edge. Then slowly and gently rub it onto the embossed paper with a a circular motion until you cover your paper. Feel free to dip into another color and blend it right on top or leaving some of the other color show through in some areas. This paint drys so fast it is amazing. I found it was fun to do this with a friend and we just kept playing with different color combinations and textures of embossing folders. It really is that easy to add a fantastic metallic look to your plain card stock.Remember a little goes a long way.<br />
I bought my paints from Raisin Boat and I have a link for you to go to the paints on their sight.I hope you enjoyed exploring this fun unique technique with me.Thanks for stopping in on my adventures of what to do with embossing folders.<br />
I will be entering this in the <a href="http://modsquadchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/03/make-background.html">Mod Squad challenge Blogs background challenge.</a><br />
Donna<br />
<br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-23205796121224794692015-03-04T20:52:00.000-06:002015-03-06T17:40:28.358-06:00Embossing folder ideas round 3 embossing with velum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hPbvisl7zV0/VPfCTiBQSYI/AAAAAAAADUg/bIGtqMFRqhk/s1600/DSC00085.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hPbvisl7zV0/VPfCTiBQSYI/AAAAAAAADUg/bIGtqMFRqhk/s1600/DSC00085.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tCfntVzMj4Q/VPfC6RmCfBI/AAAAAAAADUo/BAX1Wf8YMMc/s1600/DSC00079.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tCfntVzMj4Q/VPfC6RmCfBI/AAAAAAAADUo/BAX1Wf8YMMc/s1600/DSC00079.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Use the finger daubers to rub the ink on the back under the flowers.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZcefroYtqrY/VPfDdjZd6_I/AAAAAAAADUw/WJFgL4YxVTo/s1600/DSC00081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZcefroYtqrY/VPfDdjZd6_I/AAAAAAAADUw/WJFgL4YxVTo/s1600/DSC00081.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used a glue pen to apply the glue inside the flower petals and then added the fine glitter.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MAYaJiDjTwk/VPfDe_YXRoI/AAAAAAAADU4/H71JoJ8opzM/s1600/DSC00082.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MAYaJiDjTwk/VPfDe_YXRoI/AAAAAAAADU4/H71JoJ8opzM/s1600/DSC00082.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of glittered areas on the embossed velum.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T53gIAKXwjc/VPe_B6v3z7I/AAAAAAAADTs/cOXy6ulc36E/s1600/DSC00089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T53gIAKXwjc/VPe_B6v3z7I/AAAAAAAADTs/cOXy6ulc36E/s1600/DSC00089.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Embossed Easter Egg card</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SGRnOONE5bc/VPe_Ezju0iI/AAAAAAAADT0/a8BvGeVoH0g/s1600/DSC00090.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SGRnOONE5bc/VPe_Ezju0iI/AAAAAAAADT0/a8BvGeVoH0g/s1600/DSC00090.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of embossed pearl velum</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
I played with embossing velum and found you need a weight of velum that is not too thin or too thick.Too thin cuts through and cracks.Too thick you can't see your color through if you color on the back side.I did find just the right weigh pearl finish velum that I had in my stash and I love it!<br />
I dug through my embossing folders and found a fun Easter Egg one that was so fun to work with. I embossed it with some of my pearl velum.I then used my finger daubers to rub ink on the backside where the eggs were. You can see through easily as to where to but your ink.This was a fast and fun card for Easter. I attached it to the light ivory card after I tied a bow from a sheer organdy ribbon for a bit of interest on the card.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IB5aj3KflPA/VPe_tiPunZI/AAAAAAAADT8/HfNImt4bR38/s1600/DSC00086.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IB5aj3KflPA/VPe_tiPunZI/AAAAAAAADT8/HfNImt4bR38/s1600/DSC00086.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jo2MD_JgQZY/VPfAAzmRuBI/AAAAAAAADUE/AwyJaXsAo2U/s1600/DSC00088.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jo2MD_JgQZY/VPfAAzmRuBI/AAAAAAAADUE/AwyJaXsAo2U/s1600/DSC00088.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mr9VcG7zhOo/VPfBdw7f4oI/AAAAAAAADUY/OJcN5Jl5TOg/s1600/DSC00077.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mr9VcG7zhOo/VPfBdw7f4oI/AAAAAAAADUY/OJcN5Jl5TOg/s1600/DSC00077.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used the fantastix to color in the smaller holly leaves and berry's.They work great for small area's.<br />
<br />
<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
I hope you learned a tip or two on embossing velum and what to do after you do.This was a fun one for me to play with.Thanks for stopping in and learning with me as I prepare for my demo on ways to used embossing folders. I will be entering this in the background challenge at <a href="http://modsquadchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/03/make-background.html">Mod Squad challenge blog.</a><br />
Donna<br />
<br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-90549118895732867212015-03-03T12:33:00.002-06:002015-03-03T16:20:57.522-06:00Ways to use your Embossing folders round 2<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YnnI9Pw7D64/VPX41_GouwI/AAAAAAAADSY/roTewrqmT_I/s1600/DSC00076.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YnnI9Pw7D64/VPX41_GouwI/AAAAAAAADSY/roTewrqmT_I/s1600/DSC00076.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used a pink and brown color core paper for this card. I also used a <a href="https://www.raisinboat.com/view_Product.asp?productID=1330">Raisin Boat stamp called All the right words</a> it has some nice larger sentiment is the set.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I finally finished the card I did using color core paper and sanding it. I have 2 cards to share with you. One is really simple making it a fast and easy card to make in multiples so you have some on hand when you need one. You can easily change the sentiment on the bottom on this card.<br />
For this technique I simply used a card stock called color core as it has a different color under the top color.The one I used in the samples is a pink core with a brown over the top. I cut my paper to fit in the embossing folder and make sure you have the top color on top so the embossed design will be raised up on the top color side. Run it through your machine and then pull the embossed paper out and get a sanding block ( ones from a nail supply place are really good and in expensive and because they are a long block with sand on all four sides makes them easy to hold on to and use.) Gently rub the sanding block on top to reveal the color underneath.The harder you sand the more of the background with show through so be careful not to get to aggressive with your sanding.<br />
<br />
It was brought to my attention about leaving the paper in the folder when sanding.This is a good thing to do and I forgot to mention it.Leaving it in the folder when sanding keeps it firmer and easier to sand the raised areas. Thank you Cheryl W. for the comment. <br />
<br />
I decided to die cut my sanded papers with spellbinder dies and then sanded the edges to help it blend better with my design.I found a pretty pink that went well with the color core paper and then added some embossing to it and used a sponge to gently add a touch of brown around the edges and surface to pull the colors together. I punched out 4 butterfly's ( tonic punch) 2 form pink and 2 from the color core paper.I added them to the finished card to pretty it up a bit.<br />
One thing I forgot to mention is I added some dots of pearl pen to the side embossed mat it added a really pretty touch.<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6mg1Q8st8DI/VPX8VerRhgI/AAAAAAAADSk/1dBwJXDSCdM/s1600/DSC00071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6mg1Q8st8DI/VPX8VerRhgI/AAAAAAAADSk/1dBwJXDSCdM/s1600/DSC00071.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Notice the dots of pearl pen I added to the embossed design.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nBB0cGtlR1Y/VPX8meB8l8I/AAAAAAAADSs/zLmVXIYv_yc/s1600/DSC00074.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nBB0cGtlR1Y/VPX8meB8l8I/AAAAAAAADSs/zLmVXIYv_yc/s1600/DSC00074.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The die cut element I had embossed and sanded cut from color core paper. Remember to sand the edges of the piece after is is die cut.I also cut a brown mat to make the brown words pop as well as adding the sponged brown around the pink layer with the stamped saying.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pl7XXwVv5sI/VPX83VPU3sI/AAAAAAAADS0/oZiCl7cm6I4/s1600/DSC00075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pl7XXwVv5sI/VPX83VPU3sI/AAAAAAAADS0/oZiCl7cm6I4/s1600/DSC00075.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the finished card. I love all of the texture on this card it really gives it a warm feel.<br />
<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping in and learning along with me as I prepare for my up coming demo on ways to use your embossing folders.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: center;">Donna</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me"
Erma Bombeck
WriterDie Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7898047338782931943.post-20117744778264742852015-03-01T17:59:00.000-06:002015-03-01T18:01:30.648-06:00My embossing folder research project one <br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HRwvp3GFpPc/VPOjPedg1yI/AAAAAAAADSE/CsUNgZEufKk/s1600/DSC00068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HRwvp3GFpPc/VPOjPedg1yI/AAAAAAAADSE/CsUNgZEufKk/s1600/DSC00068.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I wanted the embossing to be the star of the show so I just added a simple sentiment on a tag I die cut ,stamped and edged with a sponge.I then added a stripe of tulle that I fanned out a bit at the sides before attaching it to the back of the embossed card front. I also used foam dots under the tag to raise it up a bit and </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<h3>
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Well I hope you ride along with me as I prepare to do a demonstration on ways to use embossing folders. I have been scouring the internet for ideas so here goes my first card using a technique where you emboss the card stock and then rub ink over it to make the raised design stand out by accenting the ink on the raised area. I chose to use a use the Tim Holtz round mini ink blending tool.I thought it worked the best easy to use in a circular motion. You just need a light touch and you can go over it more to lay more ink on the raise surface to make the color darker. I used Momento ink for my sample. I did use a sponge and it was O.K. but not as much control over the amount of ink that went in the areas that were not embossed.<br /> Here are some pictures I took to help explain how I did this technique</span></h3>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8e58yzBI9Ew/VPOhIKYlgZI/AAAAAAAADRw/ZBfBgCvfPHA/s1600/DSC00069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8e58yzBI9Ew/VPOhIKYlgZI/AAAAAAAADRw/ZBfBgCvfPHA/s1600/DSC00069.JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keep the paper in the folder when first going over so the folder keeps the paper from smashing down.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-twRdc0Rgvy4/VPOiDXNZk2I/AAAAAAAADR4/0XxCLWlU-KY/s1600/DSC00070.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-twRdc0Rgvy4/VPOiDXNZk2I/AAAAAAAADR4/0XxCLWlU-KY/s1600/DSC00070.JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Use a soft touch and small circular motion to blend the ink on the raise design. You will need to reink as you go.<br />
<h2>
<ul>
<li style="text-align: left;">Thank you for stopping and learning along with me as I try new ways to use my embossing folders in my card making. I would love to hear any suggestions or ideas you might have. I will be sharing these with about 50 fellow paper crafter's the end of March. So I have lots of techniques to try and post.</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><h3 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Donna</span></h3>
</span></h2>
<span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;">" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say,"I used everything you gave me" Erma Bombeck Writer</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Die Cut Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090404852736402309noreply@blogger.com1