Wednesday, November 30, 2022

A Simple Guide to Mastering the Embossing Folder

Hello friends! 

I hope that you are doing well. Today's project is about inking up the embossing folders. I am using Rose Bellevue 3D Embossing Folder as an example.

For this embossing folder, I decided to use all of the new Trailblazer ink (linked below).

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1. Divide and conquer: decide the area and process to ink up the colors.

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2. Mask off the unwanted area: this is easier than you think. All you need is a small piece of paper to cover the area. You can even create your own mask! I didn't use a mask as it is not quite necessary.

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3. Add Depth and Colors: this is the time you make great use various inks. The more, the merrier. For the center of the Rose, I used the darkest shades (see the last photo).

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4. Finishing Touches: I added metallic threads on both sides of the dry-embossing image. This is a great way to show off the entire design without cover-up.

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I hope these simple pointers is helpful to you. You can follow these steps with whatever embossing folders that you may have. Lastly, thank you for using my affiliate links for your crafting purchase. Your action and effort are great encouragement to me. I so appreciate it!

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Monday, November 28, 2022

Split The Stamped Image (and Cyber Monday Sale)

 Hello friends!

colorful CAS design with you. 

I am using Spellbinders Clear Stamp of the Month and the Coordinating Die of the Month.

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This month's "Diamond & Arch Motif" Clear Stamp Set and Coordinating Die set is perfect for making cards, decor, and more.

 I decided to create two different cards with similar design. Starting from inking up the image, I used Distress Oxide for this purpose

 My project today shows how you use use a large image in two simple ways.  The obvious way is to use the image as it is (like the focal point). 

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 The other way is simply cut up the image and use it as corners or borders. I used the 2nd image of the stamp (the one on the very top) and cut it in half.

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 I took the advantage of the easy use of stamping and coordinating die. That delicate white-embossed "happy birthday" sentiment took it up to a new level.

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 The images were stamped on color paper with Distress Oxide (Vintage Photo) and that's it! Hope you find the ideas helpful.  Thank you for stopping by! 

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Saturday, November 26, 2022

Super Weekend Sale

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If you miss Black Friday Sale, there's more chances to get those deals that you have been eyeing for.

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Friday, November 25, 2022

A Quick Way to Diecut and Winner Announcement

Hello friends!

Happy Thanksgiving to my US friends and readers/followers. Hope you are enjoying the food, fun and family.  

Today's project was created with Build-a-Garden Dahlias. This card may look completed to create, but it really is quite easy.

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I took a short cut by using pattern paper for the flowers. 

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The pattern paper I used for the Dahlias are all out of stock. However, you can create your own blend of paper with inking techniques. 

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 I stamped the leafy image in green and die cut the image. I purposely left the image un-colored.

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 I love the soft colors of three large Dahlias. Remember that odd number of elements helps to craw our eyes to the image. 

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 I positioned the white-embossed sentiment next to the Dahlias. This really makes the sentiment pop.

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I hope that you like this design and get inspired by this card. 

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

Black Friday is HERE!

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Spellbinders Early Black Friday Deals!

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Hope you are having a great day! 

I am popping in with some unbelievable deals from Spellebinders's Black Friday Door-buster deals.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

November 2022 Blossoming Creativity Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)

 Hello friends!

Warning: Heavy photo post 

Welcome to Altenew November 2022 Blossoming Creativity Blog Hop! I am super excited to share 3 projects with you. If you arrive from the blog of Agnieszka Maล‚yszek you are in the right place!
All the details about this blog hop, please visit Altenew Card Blog 

Feature products #1: A Banner Day Simple Coloring Stencil Set (2 in 1), A Banner Day Stamp
A Banner Day Die Set, Sentiment Stripes 3 Stamp Set

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  Can you believe the entire card is inked!?
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  Thanks to the Coordinating Stencil, the coloring is an absolutely delightful task. 

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Based on the shading, I inked up the banners in darker colors and this really makes the sentiment pop.
 
Feature products #2 "Dancing Flowers".
 Altenew-Dancing Sunflowers Stamp Set -Dancing Sunflowers Die Set-Dancing Sunflowers Layering Stencil Set
 
 This large flower is perfect for a shape card on its own. I took advantage of the coordinating die and die cut an extra piece for the backing. To strengthen the front die, I added an extra piece and this really helps! 
 
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Once I stamped and stenciled the colors, I assembled the piece.  I decided to add the sentiment and an extra piece of leaf die on top. You can tell easily because I used different kinds of green. 
 
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  What do you think? Do you like these kinds of shape cards? Imagine that you can create shape cards, place cards ..... etc. Sky is the limit! Dancing Sunflowers will not disappoint you!
 
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Feature products #3: Radial Circles Cover Die, Swallowtail Butterfly Die Set, Stitched Scalloped Circles Die Set, Altenew Blends 6x6 Paper Pack

 This card wasn't difficult to construct once you have all the supplies figured out.

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I used predominantly metallic paper, pattern paper and dies. The only colorful part of the butterfly was colored with alcohol markers.

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This was not my usual color combo, but I think it works!

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I hope you enjoy seeing some gorgeous and inspiring cards from this blog hop. Take advantage of all the Black Friday Sale (flash sale item linked below) .
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Prizes: $300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 11/26/2022 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 11/29/2022.

 
Your next stop is the blog of Teresa Litchfield
Have fun hopping! Thanks for stopping by!