Sneak Peek Samples

Here are a couple sample cards using Hero Arts Clear Stamp Set, CL427, Antique Flower Engravings.  I wanted to share how I created them with you.  The samples will be in the store soon.

I love this stamp set, it is so versatile.  I used the upper left image as a Poinsettia, even though its not one.  I stamped the image 3 times in basic red dye ink and cut it out.  I stamped 2 of the leaves in basic green dye ink and punched out the center of the leaf with Martha Stewart's Rose Leaf Punch.  Using the Epiphany Craft Punch SST-02, I punched 3 embellishments out of red cardstock and sat above the ribbon.

I layered the Poinsettia on Burlap, Red and White Ribbon.  Stamped 'tis the Season' from Hero Arts Clear Stamp Set below… I don't have the item #, but we do have it in stock.

Loving Tulips, I stamped the image 3 times using TH Scattered Straw + Mustard Seed.  Add the Mustard Seed to your stamp first, then just add a pounce or two of the Scattered Straw.  Cut out 2 of the tulip images.   then on the third image only cut out the center petal.  Now layer these with foam dots.

I layered 2 leaves together coloring with TH Markers in Peeled Paint and Shabby Shutters.  Add the Shabby Shutters to your stamps first and just add a touch of Peeled Paint here and there before you stamp.

The sentiment comes from Hero Arts CL574, Say It All Stamp Set.  The Polka Dot Embossing Folder is from Sizzix.

We hope you enjoy and this helps trigger your creativity.

Embedded Embossing Tutorial

I wanted to share with you a card I made as a sample for the store.  It has a bit of Embedded Embossing on it and I wanted share how its done.  Its so easy and add so much.

Doesn't it look cool?  First decide the decorative paper and cardstock you want to use and then cut your layers to size.  My red cardstock is about a 1/4 of an inch bigger than the decorative paper all the way around. 

With just a touch of double sided adhesive in all four corners adhere the two pieces together.  Line up your layered paper in your embossing folder and run it thru the Big Shot. 

Here's an Embedded Embossing picture tutorial…

• I've cut my red cardstock and decorative paper to the size I need for another card.

• With just a touch of double sided adhesive in each corner, see photo above… you don't want much adhesive as the papers will shrink just a tad when you emboss.
• You also want an embossing folder where the design is closely spaced together, not like polka dots or something where the design is spread to far apart.  It's the closeness of the design and the embossing that holds the layers together.

• Line up your piece inside your embossing folder and run it thru your Big Shot.

• Now decorate away… its so fun and adds a bit of variety to your cards and layouts.  I hope you enjoy Embedded Embossing as much as I do.

Supplies for todays card…                       
     Neopolitan Papers
     Red Cardstock
     Tim Holtz, Cracked Embossing Folder
     Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly Punch
     Paper Shapers Daisy Punch (purplish blue)
     Misc Black Buttons and Black Gems
     Twine

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