Moroccan Nights Birthday Card

I'm sure you have noticed how much I like embossing! Whether it is dry embossing with embossing folders, heat embossing with the heat tool, or creating an embossing resist, I love it all! This birthday card is no different.

The Moroccan Nights stamp set is perfect for embossing. I love the detail in the mosaic image, which is also gorgeous in copper!

Here I used dry and heat embossing. First, I stamped the mosaic image randomly on a piece of Whisper White cardstock with Versamark ink. Then I heat embossed with clear embossing powder. You could also use white embossing powder.

Next I sponged Night of Navy and Rich Razzleberry ink randomly across the cardstock. I wiped the embossed areas to remove any excess ink.

Across the center, I layered a piece of Night of Navy card stock with a piece of Rich Razzleberry cardstock embossed with the Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (TIEF).

In the middle, I placed a decorative label with the birthday sentiment.

To add extra embellishment, I added gold enamel shapes to the center of each mosaic image.

Have you tried embossing? I would love to see what you make!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Moroccan Nights Birthday Card Project Supply List
Stamps	#141718 Moroccan Nights (Clear-Mount) #141715 Moroccan Nights (Wood-Mount) #142034 Confetti Celebration (Clear-Mount) #141510 Confetti Celebration (Wood-Mount)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White #115316 Rich Razzleberry #100867 Night of Navy
Ink	#126950 Rich Razzleberry #126970 Night of Navy #102283 Versamark
Embellishments	#141678 Metallic Enamel Shapes #109130 Clear Embossing Powder
Tools	#120907 Decorative Label Punch #129053 Heat Tool #103083 Embossing Buddy #138287 Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (TIEF)

Technique Tuesday: Emboss Resist Three Ways

This is one of the cards we are making in today's Technique Tuesday class. Today's class focuses on the emboss resist technique. This is one of my favorite techniques. I think this is a perfect way to combine fall colors!

There are many ways to emboss resist. Today I focused on three - sponging, ink refills, and stamping. All three use heat embossing  to create the resist but give very different results. Sponging creates depth and melding.

 Ink refills can be more vivid and more like a water color painting. Stamping can protect the underlying colors while filling in the background.

If you would like to learn how to make these cards and more, please sign up for my next Technique Tuesday class or schedule a private lesson today.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Paper Pumpkin August 2016 Bold Botanicals Alternative Project #2

The second alternative project I created with a gift card holder using the emboss resist technique.

First I die cut the gift card holder from Bermuda Bay cardstock. Then I cut a 2-5/8" x 3-7/8" piece of Shimmery White cardstock.

In the center of the Shimmery White cardstock, I stamped the For You image with Versamark ink. Then I heat embossed one sentiment with clear embossing powder and the other sentiment with copper embossing powder.

For this resist emboss, I used the ink refills and an aquapainter. On Clear Block E, I dropped two drops each of Bermuda Bay, Mint Macaron, and Cajun Craze. Once the paper was cool, I swished the lightest color Mint Macaron ink across the center of the sentiment. Then I swished the Bermuda Bay on top and then Cajun Craze on the bottom of the sentiment. Once all of the ink was dry, I rubbed a folded paper towel over the embossed sentiment to clean off any stray ink.

The closure is made with a 3/4" circle of Cajun Craze cardstock propped up with a dimensional.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

August 2016 Alternative Paper Pumpkin Project #2 Emboss Resist Gift Card Holder Project Supply List
Stamps	Bold Botanicals
Paper	Bermuda Bay Shimmery White Cajun Craze Early Espresso
Ink	Cajun Craze Bermuda Bay Mint Macaron Versamark
Embellishments	Stampin’ Dimensionals Copper Embossing Powder Clear Embossing Powder
Tools	Stampin’ Trimmer Bone Folder Grid Paper Stampin’ Mist Cleaner Stampin’ Scrub Stampin’ Pierce Mat SNAIL Adhesive Gift Card Holder Framelit Acrylic Blocks D Big Shot Machine August 2016 Bold Botanicals  Paper Pumpkin Kit 3/4" Circle Punch 1/2" Circle Punch Aquapainter Heat Tool Embossing Buddy
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The Little Moments Emboss Resist

The emboss resist technique is a gorgeous way to highlight the large mosaic image in the Moroccan Nights stamp set! The Rich Razzleberry sponged background really makes the mosaic tiles POP!

I started with a 4" by 5-1/4" piece of Whisper White. I stamped the large mosaic image using Versamark ink randomly and embossed with clear embossing powder. Next I sponged Rich Razzleberry all over the cardstock. I did a combination of swiping and pouncing to create a varied texture. After sponging, I wiped the embossed mosaic images with a tissue to remove any excess ink.

I used the 2-1/2", 2", and 1-1/2" scalloped squares from the new Layering Squares Framelits to make a little frame around the The Little Moments sentiment. Gold 1/4" trim is wrapped around two corners to add interest and sparkle. The gold enamel circles further enhance the richness of this sweet thinking of you card.

I used the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to line up the the longer mosaic image on the inside of the card. I used Rich Razzleberry and Night of Navy ink pads.

I hope you give this technique a try! I would love to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

The Little Moments Emboss Resist Project Supply List
Stamps	Moroccan Nights Watercolor Wings
Paper	Whisper White Rich Razzleberry Night of Navy
Ink	Night of Navy Rich Razzleberry Versamark Basic Black Archival
Embellishments	Metallic Enamel Embellishments Gold 1/4" Trim Clear Embossing Powder Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tools	Stampin’ Trimmer Bone Folder Grid Paper Stampin’ Mist Cleaner Stampin’ Scrub Stampin’ Pierce Mat Acrylic Blocks B, E, and H SNAIL Adhesive Big Shot Machine Layering Squares Framelits Sponge Embossing Buddy Heat Tool Stamp-A-Ma-Jig
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