My embossing folder research project one

 

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  

   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.
   Here are some pictures I took to help explain how I did this technique

Keep the paper in the folder when first going over so the folder keeps the paper from smashing down.

Use a soft touch and small circular motion to blend the ink on the raise design. You will need to reink as you go.

• 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.

Donna

" 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

Sweet Tweet Valentine card

 This is a fun and bright Valentine card I made with a fun Raisin Boat stamp from Tree's company #10200 I stamped it with grey momento ink and colored it with Copic markers. I added the Sweet Tweet saying with Lipstick red memonto ink. I added some glitter to the wings with a glitter pen.I die cut the bird and mats with spellbinders die's. I cut a stipe of blue dot paper and marked where it would go on the bottom of my page and then embossed the x's and o's above and below where it would go.For a pop of red I added a piece of 1/4" wide red dot washi tape above and below the embossed  lines. I stamped Hugs and Kisses( Raisin Boat Love Letters # 10226) with the Lipstick red momento ink and then went over it with the glitter pen. I punched holes on each side of the red mat and attached 2 aqua eylets on each side. I put a red bakers twine through them and attached the matted bird to the card.
  I made this for Raisn Boats Valentine Challenge # 19  and Mod Squad challenge ( hearts and glitter) 
Be sure to pop over and check out all of the fun cards the other talented paper crafters have made.
  Thanks for stopping and have some fun with your Valentine stamps this week you still have a few days!
Donna

" 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

Hugs and Kisses with hearts

I was looking for a simple design that I could use my new thin washi tape on and I came across this card by Kay to CASE I stamped my saying( Raisin Boat set Love Letters and hearts Raisin Boat stamp set Playing Cupid) on a strip of white card stock and then layered it on the blue.I added my stripes of skinny red dot washi tape on top and bottom.I embossed the x's and o's boarder on the bottom of my card and then attached the matted saying and hearts. It is a simple design but it really pop's.
  I will be posting this on Mod squads CASE challenge,and Raisin Boats Valentine Challenge
     Thanks for stopping in and checking out my latest stamping project.
Donna
" 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

A Blue Valentine Card?

     I was playing around with my Elegant fronds background stamps from JustRtie stamps because they have a background challenge going on over on their blog.I had this pretty aqua blue paper in my scrap bin and decided to see what it looked like with brown. I must say I liked it and the blue Valentine card was born. I stamped the brown momento ink on the aqua blue paper ( I think it was a Bazzill paper) I cut it a tad smaller then my card front and attached it to the card. I die cut the ivory lacy heart and then the blue background heart and lastly I cut the filigree heart (Spellbinders die's)from gold paper as well as the word love ( paper smooches) 
  I put it all together and it made a pretty and fast Valentine or Wedding card.
     I am entering this over at Mod Squad Challenge blog and I CASED this card from a card Sue VAn De Vusse did  http://stamptv.ning.com/photo/from-the-bottom-of-my-heart. I also have entered this on JustRite stampers background stamp challenge and also Stamp T.V.'s Valentine challenge.
  Thanks for stopping.
Donna

" 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

Bear hugs Valentine treat

I just sent off the Valentine treats I did for my daughters little gymnasts she teaches. I used a fun die from Accucut that looks like a small paper bag.( Bag Sleeve) I cut it from some fun pink paper and then used a embossing folder with x's and o's for a fun dimensional background. I cut some strips of printed paper  and some brown for a mat.I attached it to the card/bag in the middle. I then die cut the circles using a Spellbinders die. ( use wax paper to help the small openings come out easier) I stamped the bear and the words Bear Hugs and the tiny hearts on the circle around the edges.I used Raisin Boat stamp set # 10200 Tree's Company) I then stamped the bear on tiny printed paper and cut them out.( I do this when I am watching T.V.) I did color the inside of the ears with a pink and used a glue pen to put some brown flocking on their noses.Now I attached the circles on the side of the card/bag and then I used foam tape to attach the bear on top of where I stamped it on the circle.
  I put in a valentine pencil and some pixy stixs as well as a Fun Dip. That should be enough sugar to make them fun to have around, don't you think.
   Well I have a few more Valentine treats almost done to share with you but that is it for tonight.
   I hope you stay warm and safe with this crazy winter weather we are having in the mid west.
Take care and thanks for stopping.
Donna
" 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

How about a Halloween treat bag?

I used a Raisin Boat background stamp lollypop on a glycine  bag.I used another  Raisin Boat background stamp distressed black ink on orange paper that I die cut with a spellbinder die. I edged it with a sponge and black ink. I die cut a black oval and then used a white gel pen and added some faux x stitches around the edge.I stamped the haunting potions bottles from Raisin Boat and colored them with copic markers and cut them out adding them on top of the mats with foam tape.I added a small eyelet on each side and then ran some bakers twine around the bag.
  This is a fun bag to fill with homemade treats or candy bags.
   Hope you get out your ink and stamp up some fun Halloween treats.
Donna
" 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

Snowflake treats to share

Accucut gable box die used and Raisin Boat stamp set.

I am finally posting again. My daughter had my computer at school while my husband fixed hers.I have some fun Christmas projects to share with you.

Spellbinders mitten die and Raisin Boat stamp set.

Spellbinders dies used and Raisin Boat stamp.

Spellbinders die used and Raisin Boat stamp,and glitter liner.

Raisin Boat stamp used and glitter liner.

      I did several projects with Raisin Boats snowflake stamps from set # 10256 Sparkle and Splender
I love the Scandinavian  feel to this set. It takes on such a different look with different color inks or back round papers such as kraft. Teal Zeal Momento ink is my new favorite color. Don't forget to add some fun glitter with Glitter liners or stickles.
   I hope you enjoy some of my Christmas treats. I hope to post more in the next few days so be sure to stop back.Feel free to pin away.
  Thanks for stopping,
Donna
 

" 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