Stylish Rounds

This layout can be used for a masculine card as well. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Round We Go

Paper:

   Summer Splash A-2, 2" Sq. (2)

   Melon Mambo 2" Sq. (3), 3-7/8 x 5-1/8

   Basic White 3-3/4 x 5, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Summer Splash

   VersaMark

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Heat Embossing

Accessories:

   White Baker's Twine (24")

   White Embossing Powder

   Round We Go Dies

   Stylish Shapes Framelits

   Brights Enamel Shapes

   2024-2026 In-Color Shimmer Gems

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I die cut the dotted circles on the 3-3/4 x 5 Basic White panel, using the Round We Go Dies. I did intertwine two of the circles.

I then stamped the sparkles around the Basic White panel, using Summer Splash ink.

Next, I adhered this panel onto its Melon Mambo matte. The circles then appear to be Melon Mambo dots.

I then wrapped the White Baker's Twine around the bottom of the panel and tied it off with a bow. I placed the bow to the left of the panel, and then adhered the panel onto the Summer Splash card front.

Next, I die cut the rest of the pieces, using both sets of dies. The stitched circle is from the Stylish Shapes Dies, and the others use the Round We Go Dies.

Using VersaMark and White Embossing Powder, I heat embossed the sentiment on the Stitched Circle. This is the only circle that was adhered with dimensionals. I then adhered the other circles, as shown above.

Lastly, I added embellishments and a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Proverbs

There are many techniques that can be used to make a card. My favorite is embossing. So, I heat and dry embossed on this card. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   You Are Beautiful

Paper:

   Lost Lagoon A-2

   Basic Black 2-1/2 x 3-7/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   VersaMark

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

   Heat Embossing

Accessories:

   White Embossing Powder

   Deckled Rectangles Dies

   Fern 3D Embossing Folder

   In Good Taste Elements

   Black Polka Dot Scalloped Ribbon 4-1/4"

   Embossing Buddy

   Dimensionals

   Mini Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I dry embossed the Lost Lagoon card front, using the Fern 3D Embossing Folder.

I then heat embossed the proverb on the Basic Black panel.

1.    I rubbed down the panel with my embossing buddy.
2.    I stamped the proverb, using VersaMark.
3.    I applied white embossing powder to the panel.
4.    I shook off the excess.
5.    I applied heat with my heat tool.
6.    I set it down to cool for a minute.

Next, I attached the heat embossed panel to the top of my card front, using dimensionals.

I then adhered the ribbon to the bottom of the card, using a strong adhesive. 

Next, I attached a couple of In Good Taste Elements, using glue dots.

Lastly, I added a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Golden Blessings

Create unique cards using alcohol inks. I have found that even if I use the same colors and application, each panel will still be different. Give it a try and have some fun. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   More Merry Messages

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Early Espresso 5-1/4 x 4

   Glossy White 3-3/4 x 3-1/2

   Gold Foil 2-1/2" Circle

Ink:

   Metallic Gold

Alcohol Ink:

   Stream

   Wild Plum

   Butterscotch

Technique:

   Alcohol Inks Baubles

   Heat Embossing

Accessories:

   2-1/2" Circle Punch

   Gold Embossing Powder

   Embossing Buddy

   Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies

   Sequins

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

I followed the tutorial found at SCS for Alcohol Ink Baubles. There are written instructions along with a short video. Check it out.

I heat embossed the sentiment with Gold Embossing Powder on the bottom of the Early Espresso panel. Make sure to wipe the panel down with the embossing buddy before you begin.

I die cut ornaments from the alcohol ink backgrounds and adhered them onto the panel, and onto a gold foil circle.

Next, I adhered the Early Espresso panel onto the Very Vanilla card front. 

I added a few sequins and adhered a Very Vanilla panel to the inside the card.

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Floating Lotus

I am constantly learning new techniques from so many who are willing to share their creativity with everyone. I do my best to follow their lead and create a likeness of their original idea. Still, no matter what, there is nothing like the original. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Lotus Blossom

Paper:

   Pool Party A-2

   Wisteria Wonder 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5 x 3-3/4, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Pool Party

   Wisteria Wonder

   Strawberry Slush

   Smoky Slate

Markers:

   Pool Party

Technique:

   Emboss-Resist

Accessories:

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   VersaMark

   Clear Embossing Powder

   White Gel Pen

   Blender Pen

   Sponge

   Adhesive

Jan Tinklenberg came up with this idea and does a wonderful job showing and explaining her technique. Please take the time to watch and learn her process. Click on her video or link for Lotus Blossom on the Water:

Lotus Blossom on the Water 

by Jan Tinklenberg

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Thank You Note

Step-up your card with a bit of heat embossing. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   In My Thoughts

   Musical Note (Stampabilities)

   Piano Keys (Stampabilities)

Paper:

   Basic White 7 x 6 scored @ 3-1/2, Scraps, 3-1/4 x 5-3/4 (Inside)

   Basic Black 3-1/4 x 5-3/4

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   VersaMark

Technique:

   Heat Embossing

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Starburst Framelits

   Chalk Talk Framelits

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Black Embossing Powder

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped, heat embossed, and cut the piano keyboard.

I then stamped the musical note on a scrap of Basic White and die cut it, using the Starburst Framelits.

Next, I stamped and die cut the sentiment, using the Chalk Talk Framelits.

I then adhered the Basic Black panel to the Basic White card front.

Next, I attached the musical note and sentiment to the top and bottom of the card front, using dimensionals.

I then adhered the keyboard in the center of the two.

Lastly, I added a couple of rhinestones to the sentiment and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Almonds

I die cut and colored this gold embossed image from the Nature's Sweetness Designer Series Paper pack and made it the focal point. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Lovely & Sweet

Paper:

   Petal Pink A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (3), 1/4 x 3

   Nature's Sweetness DSP 3-7/8 x 5-1/8, Die Cut Image

   Vellum 3-3/4 x 5

Ink:

   VersaMark

Blends:

   Soft Sea Foam

   Petal Pink

   Crumb Cake

Technique:

   Heat Embossing

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Lovely & Sweet Dies

   Garden Meadow Dies

   Lovely Layers Vellum

   Gold Embossing Powder

   Metallic Pearls

   Dimensionals

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I die cut an image from the gold embossed sheet included in the DSP pack.

I then colored it, using the blends listed above.

Next, I stamped and heat embossed the sentiment, using gold embossing powder.

I then die cut one of the Basic White panels, using the Garden Meadow dies. I saved the negative piece to use later on another card.

Next, I assembled the card, beginning with the gold designer series paper sheet onto a Basic White panel and then onto the Petal Pink card front.

I then added a few glue dots to the center areas of the vellum sheet (where the die cut will conceal them) and added it to the center of the card front.

Next, I added dimensionals to the arched die cut and the floral die cut.

I attached the floral die cut to the arched die cut and then added this panel onto the card front.

Next, I added a few glue dots to the sentiment and attached it to the bottom of the arched die cut, allowing the lines of the framing to show.

Lastly, I added a couple of Metallic Pearls to the two flowers and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Something Borrowed

The heat emboss resist technique is fun and easy to do. Have you tried it? 

Stamps:

   Botanicals for You

Paper:

   Basic White A-2, 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   VersaMark

Distress Ink:

   twisted citron

   blueprint sketch

   spiced marmalade

   mustard seed

   peacock feather

   picked raspberry

Technique:

   Heat Emboss Resist

Accessories:

   Black Embossing Powder

   Something Borrowed Embellishment

   Glue Dot

   Heat Tool

   Adhesive

First, I heat embossed the sentiment in the center of the Basic White panel. I used VersaMark, Black Embossing Powder and a heat tool.

I then let it cool down a bit.

Next, I added the background colors. I used the distress inks from my supplies. You can use any medium that you like. The embossed sentiment will resist any colors.

I then used a paper towel to make sure there was no ink waiting to be rubbed off on the sentiment.

Next, I adhered the panel onto the Basic White card front.

Lastly, I added an embellishment and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

There is a tutorial for the Emboss Resist technique at SCS. Have fun.

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Butterfly Glass

I need to play with this faux glass tile technique some more. Can embossing powder ruin over time? I don't know if there was something wrong with the powder, of if I just heated it too long. Watch the video and give it a try. 

Stamps:

   Butterfly Wishes

Paper:

   Fresh Freesia A-2

   Moody Mauve 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), Scraps - 2-1/4" Sq. (4)

Ink:

   Fresh Freesia

   Moody Mauve

   Rococo Rose

Technique:

   Heat Embossing

Accessories:

   Stitched Shapes Framelits

   Butterfly Gems

   Stampin' Seal+

   Adhesive

I followed the You Tube tutorial by Natasha Foote at Large Faux Glass.

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Sympathy Layers

I added a heat embossed sentiment smack in the middle of this printed Lovely Layer Vellum panel. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Seaside Bay

Paper:

   Tranquil Tide A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

   Lovely Layers Vellum

Ink:

   VersaMark

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Heat Embossing

Accessories:

   Deckled Rectangles Dies

   Embossing Buddy

   White Embossing Powder

   2017-2019 In-Color Bitty Bows

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I heat embossed the sentiment in the center of the Lovely Layers Vellum panel.

I then die cut a Basic White panel, using the Deckled Rectangle Dies to create a frame for the card front.

Next, I adhered the vellum panel to the back of the Basic White deckled frame, using glue dots.

I then attached the frame to the Tranquil Tide card front, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added an In-Color Bitty Bow to the card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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