Friendly Octopus Double Embossed Card

I am having such a fun time playing with the Sea of Textures Bundle! Today's card is a card I designed for my Technique Tuesday Classes. My layout was inspired by the metal ring wreaths that have been so popular on Pinterest(r) lately. Instead of flowers, I used the octopus image.

My Technique Tuesday Class is all about building your stamping skills. Each month we have a main technique, then I sprinkle in mini-techniques to boost your skill sets.

August's main skill focus was on two embossing folder techniques - faux letterpress and double embossing. Above is the double embossed Sea of Textures card I designed for my class. You can see the un-embossed area inside of the circle surrounded by the Seaside Embossing Folder embossed area on the Soft Seafoam mat. The Crumb Cake circle frame delineates the two areas.

The mini-techniques I shared were masking and how to create circular frames with the Layering Circle Framelits.

For the inside of the card, I chose a greeting from the Pretty Kitty stamp set. The octopus looks like he is coming to say hi! He is so friendly looking!

If you would like more information about the techniques we used in my Technique Tuesday Classes, please contact me today to sign up for the next Technique Tuesday Class or to schedule a private lesson.

You can find the supply list at the end of this post.

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Beth

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When placing an order, please use host code XBZES4UU for orders under $150 USD. Please don't use the host code if your order is more than $150.

***September's Stamp of the Month will feature the Painted Glass Bundle, and if you RSVP for September's Stamp of the Month class during August, you will receive 12 sheets of Graceful Glass Designer Vellum for FREE!***

August 1st - 31st, 2018 - For every $50 or more qualifying purchase, earn a $5 USD Coupon Code per $50 purchase (before tax and shipping) to redeem in September! This is one of my favorite promotions of the year! Talk about savings!

August 1st - while supplies last - Order the limited availability Color Your Season Product Line including a limited time stamp set, a limited time thinlit set, and a NEW assortment of watercolor pencils.

August 11th - September 10th - Sign up for Paper Pumpkin by September 10th to receive this fa-boolus Halloween kit! If you are a current subscriber, make sure your subscription is up to date!

Sea of Textures Double Embossed Card Supply List
Stamps	#148357 Sea of Textures Bundle (Wood-Mount) #148358 Sea of Textures Bundle (Clear-Mount) #141861 Pretty Kitty (Wood-Mount) #141864 Pretty Kitty (Clear-Mount)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White Cardstock #115318 Soft Suede Cardstock #120952 Crumb Cake Cardstock
Ink	#147144 Fresh Fig Ink Pad #147116 Crumb Cake Ink Pad
Embellishments	#104430 Dimensionals #104199 Linen Thread #141897 Clear Wink of Stella
Tools	#126889 Stampin’ Trimmer #143263 Big Shot Machine #141481 Seaside Textured Impressions Embossing Folder #141705 Layering Circles Framelits Sticky Note Cardboard

One of a Kind Impossible Card

Today's card features the Impossible Card Fun Fold. Originally, this fold started out as a magician's optical illusion and transformed into a clever card base!

Without knowing how this oceanic optical illusion card was created, it does look impossible! Once you know the secret, it all makes complete sense. It starts with a 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" piece of Tranquil Tide cardstock that is scored, cut, and twisted.

Then stabilizing pieces of cardstock are adding to the front (and back if desired) to keep the twist in place. I found that I liked the two stabilizing pieces better than one, but try one first and see how it works for you.

Finally decorate with Designer Series Paper, sponging, and stamping. For the Designer Series Paper pieces along the sides, I cut each piece separately, but you could cut them as one larger piece to cover the center score line.

The Impossible Card naturally sits up, making a great display piece in your loved ones homes and nursing homes.

The Impossible Card's base is adjustable. You can create any sized card base and simply score it in half on the longer side. Then mark the center point of the longer side and cut up to the center score line. The two tabs can also be adjusted. For ease, I divided the lower portion of the card base into quarters (5-1/2" / 4 = 1-3/8"), but you could also move them so that they are wider or narrower as long as they don't cross the center cut.

I hope you give the Impossible Card a try! I would love to see what you create!

You can find the measurements and a supply list at the end of this post.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

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August Host Code - XBZES4UU
When placing an order, please use host code XBZES4UU for orders under $150 USD. Please don't use the host code if your order is more than $150.


***September's Stamp of the Month will feature the Painted Glass Bundle, and if you RSVP for September's Stamp of the Month class during August, you will receive 12 sheets of Graceful Glass Designer Vellum for FREE!***

August 1st - 31st, 2018 - For every $50 or more qualifying purchase, earn a $5 USD Coupon Code per $50 purchase (before tax and shipping) to redeem in September! This is one of my favorite promotions of the year! Talk about savings!

August 1st - while supplies last - Order the limited availability Color Your Season Product Line including a limited time stamp set, a limited time thinlit set, and a NEW assortment of watercolor pencils.

August 11th - September 10th - Sign up for Paper Pumpkin by September 10th to receive this fa-boolus Halloween kit! If you are a current subscriber, make sure your subscription is up to date!

Unique Impossible Card Card Measurements
	Paper	Dimensions
Card Base	Tranquil Tide Cardstock	4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
Small Mats (cut 2)	Tranquil Textures DSP	1-1/16” x 2”
Medium Mats (Cut 2)	Tranquil Textures DSP	2-5/8” x 2”
Large Mat (cut 1)	Whisper White Cardstock	3” x 2”
Stabilizer	Tranquil Tide Cardstock	1” x 5-1/2”
Stabilizer Mat	Whisper White Cardstock	7/8” x 5-1/2”
Octopus	Whisper White Cardstock	4” x 4”

Unique Sea of Textures Impossible Card Supply List
Stamps	#148357 Sea of Textures Bundle (Wood-Mount) #148358 Sea of Textures Bundle (Clear-Mount)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White Cardstock #144246 Tranquil Tide Cardstock #146331 Sea of Textures Designer Series Paper
Ink	#147110 Night of Navy Ink Pad #147102 Soft Seafoam Ink Pad #147101 Calypso Coral Ink Pad #147116 Crumb Cake Ink Pad #147105 Balmy Blue Ink Pad
Embellishments	#146927 Share What You Love Artisan Pearls
Tools	#126889 Stampin’ Trimmer #143263 Big Shot Machine #122334 Simply Scored Scoring Tool #141337 Sponges