Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Monthly Technique Challenge!

Hello there,
My upline, Patty, sent a challenge to my Stampin' Up! group.
You try a different stamping technique and share your creation with the rest of the group in order to be entered into a contest for a FABULOUS prize of a $50 shopping spree from the new catalog.  This month is the first month, so here goes...

The technique is called Embossing Resist.  You use white embossing powder on a stamped image and then sponge ink onto the image.  Then, you use a tissue to wipe away the ink on the image and you get something that looks like it has been highlighted in a very special and unique way. 
I was inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest, here's my card:
I used the new set, Memorable Moments, Daffodil Delight and Cherry Cobbler.  I used clear embossing powder with Versamark on the numbers up top, then used the White embossing powder for the Happy 30th Birthday sentiment and inked it with Cherry Cobbler. And to add a little bling, I put some rhinestones on.
What do you think?
Thanks for checking in!
Sharon

Monday, May 7, 2012

Butterflies!!!

Don't you LOVE this butterfly?  It is an inspiration from Susan at http://www.papercraftcentral.com/paper-butterfly.html  For my first attempt I used 6"paper, 4" circle and scored it with my Simply Scored Scoring Tool.
Then, I thought, "Why not use the Designer Rosette Bigz XL Die to do the scoring for me?  So I started with a  4" square of DSP (Designer Series Paper) and traced a button container.
 Then, I cut at 1/1/2" on both ends until you end up with a shape like this.

 Then, place it on your Designer Rosette Bigz XL Die and run it through your Big Shot, making sure that the paper is lined up so the lines will be straight.
 This is what you get once you run it through the Big Shot.   SO much easier than scoring every 1/2" with the  6" butterfly I made first.

 Fold it in half and crease the lines very well.
 Use some cord or you can use ribbon to tie it and act as the butterfly's body and antennae.
 Use both hands and squish the tops and bottoms together to "puff" it to look like a butterfly.
What do you think? Thanks for checking in!
Sharon