Embossing Folder - Back to Basics and Beyond Challenges

Welcome crafty blogging friends!

Hope this finds you doing well, and playing with your artsy supplies.

It's very hot, humid and wet here. Typical Florida Summer! And quite conducive to indoor meanderings in my craft room.

Hey!

It's time for another
Back to Basics and Beyond Challenge!

It's a challenge blog dedicated to... you guessed it... getting back to the basics.

For the next two weeks, join us by uploading an "Anything-Goes" challenge as long as an embossing folder is used.






I'm showing a modern-take on a vintage tag.



Is that an oxymoronic description?

The tag is for a very special on-line friend, who is always so generous with her cards and love.






It all started with a 5x7 embossing folder and Chrome Silver mirror cardstock (Apologies for the poor lighting):




After dry embossing I decided it would look fantastic to add blue coloring to the debossed areas (yes, I did that backwards, deciding to color AFTER embossing the cardstock - lack of planning on my part). To keep the ink in place on this non-porous surface, Clear Detail Embossing Powder was dredged on top of the dry embossed tag, and heat set:


TIP: this was a great lesson because I learned that the Clear Detail Embossing Powder anchored the ink in place AND kept the shininess, but refracted the light enough to help with taking photos!





The die cut leaves were covered with Brushable Glue and dredged with two monochromatic "blue tone" ultrafine glitters: 

Fascination G1030 (mixture of blues and other hues to bring out some silveriness) 

and

Blue Lightning G1008 (bright bold blue that sparkles gorgeously)


Sentiment is from Pretty Blooms Rubber Stamp Set 873, 
(also in digital format).

The glue for the glitter dried in the time it took to assemble the ribbon and die cut the sentiment, even on a rainy day.

A slate blue background was punched with an old edge punch and adhered to the tag. Everything else was adhered with 1/2" Tear-ific Double Sided Tape.

Hoping to see your projects at 

Back to Basics and Beyond Challenge!


A few products used:

Products Used:

• Mirror Cardstock in Chrome Silver (highly polished)
• SNS Pretty Blooms Rubber Stamp Set 873, (also available digitally)
• SNS Glitter Fascination G1030 (mixture of blues and other hues)
• SNS Glitter Blue Lightning G1008 (bright bold blue)
• SNS Clear Detail Embossing Powder EP280 (several layers to seal in the ink - mirror cardstock is non-porous)
• SNS Brushable Glue
• SNS 1/2" Tear-ific Double Sided Tape
• Crafters Companion 3D English Rose embossing folder
• VersaFine Inks: Tuxedo Black and Majestic Blue (in the debossed areas)
• Fabric Flower by Prima
• Crinkled May slate gray ribbon with multi luminescent colors
• Martha Stewart Vintage Floral edge punch
• Spellbinders Foliage die set, and Fancy Tags (cut off the ornate part)
• Slate Blue cardstock

Challenges I'd like to play in please:

1. Craft-Dee BowZ (July) AG with handmade bow 8/1
2. Create and Inspire #76  AG 8/10
3. Mix it Up Challenge #15 Mix it Up More than one medium (mediums listed above) 8/1 (sep post)
4. Monochrome Magic #13 AG Monochrome 8/15
5. Not Just Cards Challenges (Jul 11) "AG" 8/11
6. That's Crafty Challenge Blog (Jul 4) "Close To Nature" 8/1
7. Pammie's Inky Pinkies #1829 Anything Goes  7/31
8. World Wide Open DT Challenge #7 AG DT 8/15
9. A Bit More Time to Craft #72 Anything Goes 7/29

Thanks for visiting!

Stamping hugs,

White on White with Retro Rubber!

Welcome, blogging friends! Hope you and yours are healthy and safe.
Today's card share is one of my all time favorites I think!
(are we allowed to say that about our own cards? giggle)

I am swooning in delight to guest design for:

Retro Rubber Challenge 

Loving those old stamps!

It's always a pleasure seeing new twists put to old rubber.
This is one of my favorite challenges because my old rubber finally sees the light of day and emerges very HAPPILY! Try new techniques with your old rubber.

The theme this time is "White Out!"

I am featuring an old, old wood stamp that was gifted to me (but has never seen ink) circa 2002 by a friend whose last name is Berry! So cute since the name of the company is Holly Berry - here is their Facebook Page, and another link to the stamp image called "Garden Maze Medallion" which is available in cling or wood (and a sample from their website).



image close up of my card:




Since the theme is WHITE OUT, I dug out something "new" - English Lace Handmade Paper - this cottony paper boasts deeply embossed imagery so detailed, that you can see the stitching of the eyelet lace. It also has a nice sheen giving the appearance of fabric. In addition, the back side of the paper is absorbent for mixed media applications. Even after running it through the die cut machine a few times for the detailed die cut, you can see how deeply embossed it still is:

 

The image was stamped with VersaMark Ink, heat embossed with Gold Detail embossing powder, and cut out for dimension.
Check out the sheen on the embossed paper:



Lots of layers:



Dimension to show off the pretty shapes:



Gold Detail embossing powder also frames the base image, while Celestial Glitter (gold with transparent highlights) accents the gold frame. A Nuvo Medium Tip Glue Pen was applied to various parts of the image and dredged with either Celestial Glitter or Starfire Ultrafine Transparent Glitter.

Nuvo Glitter Accents (Aztec Gold and Fresh Snowfall) were applied in the small gold areas and as large dots on two of the layers.

Here's a peek at the texture:



A pretty gold-embossed sentiment from the Botanical Orchids Rubber Stamp Set (also available digitally) helps personalize the creation, tied with white twine to continue the White Out effect:



The Finished Creation:



Thanks for stopping by. How about inking up one of your beloved Oldie but Goodies and playing along? White on White is an easy way to bring an old stamp to life!

Retro Rubber Challenge 

Products Used:

• Medallion Image: Holly Berry House Garden Maze Medallion circa 2002?
• Sentiment Image: SNS "lovely you" from the Botanical Orchids Rubber Stamp Set (also available digitally) 
• SNS EMBOSSING POWDER: Gold Detail embossing powder
• SNS GLITTERS: Celestial Glitter (gold with transparent highlights), Starfire Ultrafine Transparent Glitter
• Tonic English Lace Handmade Paper 
• Spellbinders Labels One, Scalloped Labels One, Grand Labels One, Grand Decorative Labels One, Petite Scallop Circles
• Anti Static Bag
• VersaMark Ink (need a refill?)
• Nuvo Glitter Accents (Aztec Gold and Fresh Snowfall)
• Nuvo Medium Tip Glue Pen
• 1/2" Tear-ific Tape (double sided)

Challenges I'm playing in:

1. Card Mania Challenges #100 Monochromatic Theme 2/1
2. Classic DT Open Challenge #21 Anything Goes for a DT 2/1
3. Crafty Cardmakers #203 "Bling's The Thing" 1/26 (1-28) C15
4. Dragonfly Dreams (Jan) Anything Goes 2/4
5. Pammie's Inky Pinkies #1802 Anything Goes 1/22
6. Simpy Create Too Challenge #134 Embossing (I have used both wet and dry) 2/2 #2
7. Sisterhood of Crafters (Jan 10) "Frame It" 1/23
8. Sweet Stampin' (Jan 13) Lots of Layers (9 layers plus the tag) 1/20
9. Use Your Stuff Challenge #295 Monochromatic 1/22
10. World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #30 (Anything for a DT) 2/15  #2

Stamping Hugs,

Pretty Pastels {Cardz 4 Galz}

Greetings to one and all! (smile) Welcome to my little blog home.  

I have boo-boo's to share - can you find them?

Time for a new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz Challenges today!

Badges are awarded for the Spotlight Winner and Top Picks.

Challenge #53 is chosen by teamie Helen -and the theme is:

  PRETTY PASTELS  

show us your Pastel Paper Crafting projects using any technique and medium!
Challenge ends on August 16th.

My card shares today are the results of experiments gone awry.

I thoroughly enjoyed myself during the process!

Card Size 8 inches x 4 inches (Business Size Card)

This is actually an easy card to make, but it might take a little time:

Boo Boo Number One:

A Happy Accident:

Boo Boo Number Two

Bubbling plastic-coated brads:

Either way, the Boo Boos made things better (in my humble opinion):

It brings me great happiness to use any mediums in my stash - especially those which have been neglected:

And now a second card using the Saran Wrap Technique.

The background was made on some icky cardstock I didn't like by painting on two colors of luscious 

Jacquard Lumiere Paints 573 Pearl Magenta and 561 Metallic Pearl Gold. While the paints were still wet, a sheet of saran wrap (plastic wrap) was placed on top, and then I crinkled the wrap atop the paint a bit.

Here is a YouTube video with the technique - you can get the idea in the first 2 minutes of the video.

(I changed the lighting so you could get an idea about the sparkle and shine, below:)

Now create the flowers and dragonfly:

Products Used (for the business size card):

Sparkle N Sprinkle:

• Princess Rose Cosmic embossing powderEP387 (slightly textured and has glitter) heart brads
• Pretty Princess Opaque Glitter G1109 (behind the punched pink layer)
• Starfire Ultrafine Glitter (base of flower layer)
• A mixture of "left over" pink glitters for the 3 diamond shapes
• Nuvo Peony Pink Embellishment Mousse
• 1/2" Tear-ific Tape
• Super Adhesive Sheets
• Sticker Paper Sheets

• SB Fleur de Lis Shapeabilties Pendant S4-204
• SB Scallop Labels One
• SB Carnation Flower
• SB Adorning Squares S4-389
• MS Double Arch Deep Edge
• Cottage Cuts Button Flower Mini
• Lavender and White cardstock, assorted brads

Products Used (for the square card):

• Starfire Ultrafine Glitter (behind frame, dragonfly body)
• Mulberry Star Opaque embossing powder EP427 (scroll frame)
• Pretty Princess Opaque Glitter G1109 (dragonfly)
• Tonic Essentials Greek Temple Layering Die Set (14 dies)
• Tonic Rococo Dargonfly Brooch (direct link) 1 die
• Tonic Verso Woodland Aster (9 dies)
• Nuvo Peony Pink Embellishment Mousse
• Nuvo Indian Gold Embellishment Mousse

• Jacquard Lumiere Paints 573 Pearl Magenta Pink and 561 Metallic Pearl Gold
• Rhinestones

Cards are entered in the following wonderful challenges:

1. 613 Avenue Create #199 Anything Goes with optional twist Monochromatic 8/4 (8/7)
2. A Bit More Time to Craft #49 "Anything Goes 8/15 (sep post)
3. Artistic Inspiration #183 Anything Goes 8/7 (sep post)
4. Classic Design Team Open Challenge #17    9/1
5. Craftaholics R Us #30 Die Cuts (Tonic, Cottage Cuts and Spellbinders
6. Crafting By Designs (Aug) Anything Goes 9/6
7. Die Cut Divas (Aug) Anything Goes using die cuts 9/1
8. Make My Monday #51 Monochromatic 8/6
9. ScrapyLand Challenges #71 anything goes with dies SL sells (Spellbinders, Tonic Studios) 8/17
10. World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #24    8/15
11. City Crafter Challenge Blog #373 Pretty in Pink 8/10

Always warm, gentle hugs for you,

Sparkle N Sprinkle April Reveal with Glitter-full Bugaboo!

Happy April Fool's Day to my crafting friends,
and
Welcome to the Sparkle N Sprinkle April Stamp Reveal!
(if you have arrived here by way of artsy Jess, you're in the right place!)

As Guest Designer, I'd like to reveal my glitter-ific project AND invite you to the SNS Blog Hop.
Check out my talented Teamies' beautiful creations,
AND
earn a chance to win the grand prize!

NEW STORE - NEW BLOG - NEW PRODUCT LINES!

IT IS ALL ABOUT FUN WITH DEMO DONNA!

It's Demo Donna on the SNS YouTube Channel!

Subscribe today to REVEL IN all the latest Demo Donna tips and techniques - AND - great entertainment! Each week a new technique is shared, and each month, a new video kit is revealed!

The new sets are 20% off until April 3, 2017, so after the blog hop, hop on over to the NEW STORE and have fun shopping! Be sure to check out the OTHER amazing new products as well! With names like TONIC and NUVO and STAMPENDOUS and HOUSE MOUSE, you're sure to fill that cart up quickly!

There are FOUR new rubber stamp sets being released this month with their digital counterparts (one has a mega bundle), plus a new Digi Papers set.   

The new SNS sets are:

• Girlfriend Support Set 2 #839
•     Digital Version DIGI839BG

• Christmas Holly Blessings #841  **LIMITED EDITION**
•     Digital Version DIGI841B - includes extra sentiment - **LIMITED EDITION**

• Corner Garden #842
•     Digi Version DIGI842FS - mega bundle includes extra images, decoupage sheets and digital papers.

• Proudly Patriotic #843
•     Digital Version DIGI843J

• Vibrant Watercolor Digital Papers DIGI4001FS

The blog hop order is:

Diane
Chris
Shona
Eret
Belinda
Corner Garden surprise
Jess
Donna (you're here!)
Anne

Thanks for joining us and remember to comment on each of the Designers' blogs to be eligible for the Grand Prize.   Wonder who the Mystery Host will be this month?

Today's share is a GLITTER LADEN project using the Girlfriend Support Set 2 .

It's a perfect little giggle, or even a pick-me-up.

Here's how to stamp on glitter:

How to Dry Emboss with Glitter:

The photos with the card standing up show the darker aspect of the glitter:

The photos of the card laying down show the lighter aspect of the glitter:

Flowers made with the scraps of Super Adhesive Sheets and glitters. The brads are heat embossed, and the flowers are distressed with the same color embossing powder:

Silly little sentiment - also slightly distressed with embossing powder:

I wish you could see this card in person! It sparkles all over:

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to leave a comment for a chance to become the grand prize winner!

Now it is time to hop on over to the very gifted Anne!

Sparkle N Sprinkle Products:

Images: Girlfriend Support Set 2
Super Adhesive Sheets (double sided sticky)
Full Line of beautiful Microfine "Velvety" Glitter Colors
Cloud Nine (white) Microfine Velvet Glitter
Orchid Rose (dark pink) Microfine Velvet Glitter
Hyacinth (medium purple) Microfine Velvet Glitter
Bubblegum Ultrafine (super sparkly) Semi-Transparent Glitter
Morning Glory Cosmic (sparkly) embossing powder
Beach Cruiser embossing powder (with a little glitter added manually)

Challenges I'd like to play in please:

1. Classic DT Open Challenge #13 (stamping and coloring on velvet glitter, dry embossing in velvet glitter, making flower embellishments with velvet glitter, ultrafine glitter, embossing powder.) 5/1
2. Colour Crazy Challenge #13 Anything Goes using Coloring Medium of Choice (Copics and Distress Inks on Microfine Glitter) 4/14
3. Creative Fingers Challenges #127 Anything goes 4/14
4. Tuesday Throwdown #336 SPARKLES (stamping and coloring on velvet glitter, dry embossing in velvet glitter, making flower embellishments with velvet glitter, ultrafine glitter, embossing powder.) 4/5
5. World Wide Open DT Challenge #20 (stamping and coloring on velvet glitter, dry embossing in velvet glitter, making flower embellishments with velvet glitter, ultrafine glitter, embossing powder.) 4/15

Stamping Hugs to you!