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.

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Beth

Seaside Shore Shell Birthday Card

Say that three times fast! I created this birthday card using the same Seaside Shore stamp set as yesterday's card but with a softer color palette.

I love the sophisticated color palette of the By the Shore Designer Series Paper (DSP). It says seashore and beach-y using subtle, more subdued tones and without being too over the top. This color scheme is very relaxing too!

On the inside of the card, I sponged Sahara Sand and gold Wink of Stella again. The gold Wink of Stella really enhances the sandy look!

This is a perfect card for a summertime birthday or for anyone who loves the ocean! I would love to see what you make with the Seaside Shore stamp set and Product Suite!

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Beth

Seaside Shore Shell Birthday Card Project Supply List
Stamps	Seaside Shore Balloon Celebration
Paper	Dapper Denim Very Vanilla By the Shore DSP
Ink	Basic Black Archival Sahara Sand Calypso Coral Mint Macaron Dapper Denim Crumb Cake
Embellishments	Gold Wink of Stella Linen Thread Stampin’ Dimensionals Dapper Denim Ruched Ribbon
Tools	Stampin’ Trimmer Bone Folder Grid Paper Stampin’ Mist Cleaner Stampin’ Scrub Stampin’ Pierce Mat Paper Snips Acrylic Blocks A, B, and G Sponge 1-1/4” Circle Punch 1/8” Handheld Circle Punch
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Seaside Shore Stamp Set: Ahoy There!

I am really loving the new 2016-2017 Annual Catalog! Everything that I have ordered so far, I have absolutely adored! The Seaside Shore stamp set is no exception! Seaside Shore is great for summertime projects.

I made this cute porthole card using many of the stamps in this set. I embossed a 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" piece of Dapper Denim cardstock and a 3" x 5-1/2" piece of Whisper White cardstock with the new Seaside Texturized Impressions Embossing Folder (TIEF) to create the front panel. I was trying to capture how the view might be from a ship's porthole!

The fish scene started as a 3" square piece of Whisper White cardstock. I cut a 2-1/2" circle from scrap Whisper White cardstock to use as a mask to delineate the edges of the porthole and sponged around it with Soft Sky ink. That way I avoided stamping where it wouldn't show through the porthole. Next I sponged the sand with a torn sticky note, Sahara Sand ink, and gold Wink of Stella. Then I carefully swiped a tiny bit of Soft Sky ink across the upper part of the circle to create the illusion of water.

The inside of the card is stamped with the so cute hoping your day goes swimmingly sentiment and more of the sponged sand. I love puns like these!

I think this would be a great thinking of you card. I would even use this card for a child's birthday. My niece right now is head over heels for all things aquatic, especially sting rays! Too adorable!

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Beth

Seaside Shore Ahoy There Card Project Supply List
Stamps	Seaside Shore
Paper	Dapper Denim Smoky Slate Whisper White
Ink	Calypso Coral Crumb Cake Cucumber Crush Daffodil Delight Marker Dapper Denim Elegant Eggplant Sahara Sand Soft Sky Tempting Turquoise Marker
Embellishments	Gold Wink of Stella Rhinestones Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tools	Stampin’ Trimmer Bone Folder Grid Paper Stampin’ Mist Cleaner Stampin’ Scrub Paper Snips Stampin’ Pierce Mat Acrylic Blocks A, B, C, and D SNAIL Adhesive Big Shot Machine Layering Circles Framelits Sponge Seaside TIEF
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