Day of Gratitude Card Using Emboss Resist Technique

 
Emboss Resist, enables you to get a wide variety of looks with some basic heat embossing, sponges and classic ink.

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Day of Gratitude (W120835/C121148)
• Ink: Rich Razzleberry (115658), Pumpkin Pie (105216), Versamark (102283)
• Paper: Very Vanilla Cardstock (101650), Rich Razzleberry (115316)
• Accessories: Antique Brads (117273), Rich Razzleberry 1/8 Taffeta Ribbon (119259), Stampin Sponges (101610), Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint (116806), Gold Embossing Powder (109129), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
• Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Petals a Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (116824), Heat Tool(100005), Paper Snips (103579), Paper Piercer (161631)
  
• Other: Spray Bottle, Rubbing Alcohol
  
  

Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

• Rich Razzleberry
  • Card Base: 4.25 x 4.25
  • Embossed Piece: 2.75 x 4.25
• Very Vanilla
  • Piece for embossing

Technique Directions

1. Emboss medallion image from Day of Gratitude with Gold Embossing Powder on Very Vanilla cardstock.
2. Sponge Rich Razzleberry classic around the edge, and Pumpkin Pie in the centre of the image.
3. Take a Kleenex to wipe any extra ink off embossed detail.

Bonus Techniques – Shimmer Paint Spray

1. Place rubbing alcohol in a small spray bottle.
2. Add 5-6 drops of Shimmer Paint and shake well.
3. Spray embossed panel with shimmer paint mixture.

Finishing Touches

1. Take card base and fold in half.
2. On bottom right corner stamp greeting as shown in Rich Razzleberry.
3. Run 2.75 x 4.25 Rich Razzleberry panel through Big Shot with Petals A Plenty Embossing Folder. Spray with shimmer paint mixture and set aside to dry.
4. Cut out emboss resist medallion with paper snips and set antique brad in the middle.
5. Attach embossed piece to the card base with SNAIL.
6. Affix Rich Razzleberry ribbon along the seam under the embossed piece with SNAIL, cut off edges so they are square with the edge.
7. Attach medallion with Stampin' Dimensionals as shown.

Emboss resist offers you the ability to create dramatically different looks depending on the embossing powder and ink you use. With a different color combination, this stamp set can easily be used for multiple seasons.

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Autumn Spice Fall Favor Box

Today's project is a quick fall favor box perfect for a gift at a place setting for your fall gatherings, or to hold a small gift. This favour uses the Autumn Spice Designer Series (120808) paper from the Holiday Mini which is absolutely perfect for boxes as it has a heavier weight than normal Designer Series Paper.
Step by Step Directions

1. Cut desired piece of Designer Series Paper to 6x12.
2. Take Box #2 die and run through the Big Shot. Place the pattern you'd like to have on the outside of your box down so it is facing the die. Remember, if you have a distinct pattern like the one above to make sure that your pattern is running the right way.
3. Assemble die cut box by adding sticky strip to the flap and folding the bottom together.
4. Punch Early Espresso Scallop Circle, then crumble and flatten back out to create texture
5. Stamp leaf from Day of Gratitude Set in Cajun Craze Classic Ink on Very Vanilla. Cut out using paper snips. Attach to scallop circle using Stampin' Dimensionals. Attach this entire piece to box using SNAIL. Add pearl to leaf as shown.
6. Stamp "just for you" from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Pear Pizzazz. Cut out with Oval Punch, add to box with Stampin' Dimensionals.
7. Tie Pear Pizzazz ribbon around the box end to end and tie in a bow.

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Day of Gratitude (W120835/C121148), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
• Ink: Cajun Craze (119671), Pear Pizzazz (119784) Classic
• Paper: Early Espresso (119686), Very Vanilla (101650)
• Accessories: Pear Pizzazz Poly Stitched Ribbon (119265), Basic Pearls (119247) SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Sticky Strip (104294)
  
• Tools: 1 3/8 x 5/8 Oval (119863), 1 3/4 Scallop Circle (119854), Paper Snips, Big Shot (113439), Box #2 Die (114518)
  

Box #2 is a great go-to box which is large enough to hold treats and surprises all year long. To add it to your library of Big Shot dies, you can contact me or visit my online store.