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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Peachy Orange Peel Technique: Fresh Fruit Card Set Part Six

The last card Kim Williams demonstrated is an all occasion note card with a scrumptious, embossed peach in the center! When I first saw her demonstration, I was truly amazed!

Kim called this technique Orange Peel. She said it didn't have a name, so she made one for this gorgeous technique! When the watercolor paper is embossed, it looks like the dimples on the orange peel! This is definitely a WOW card!

Let's cut the paper. You'll need Emerald Envy, Fruit Stand DSP, Whisper White, and Watercolor Paper.

Orange Peel WOW Peach Card Measurements
	Color	Dimensions
Card Base	Emerald Envy	11” x 4-1/4”, scored at 5-1/2”
1st Mat	Fruit Stand DSP	5-1/4” x 4”
Circle	Watercolor	2-1/2”
Banner Strip	Emerald Envy	2” x 6”
Inside Mat	Whisper White	5-1/4” x 4”

Adhere the Fruit Stand DSP to the Emerald Envy card base.

Stamp the Banner Strip with either the striped image from the Playful Backgrounds stamp set or the Brushstrokes background stamp with Emerald Envy ink. Then punch one end with the Triple Banner Punch. Position and adhere the Banner Strip the Fruit Stand DSP as shown in the photograph. Trim any excess the overhangs the top of the card.

Fill a spritzer with water.

Press the peach image into the Peekaboo Peach ink pad. Then daub Flirty Flamingo ink along the outside of the peach image. Stamp the peach in the center of the watercolor circle. Putting two colors of ink onto the stamp adds fantastic depth and shading! Wow!

Press the solid leaf image into the Pear Pizzazz ink pad. Then daub Emerald Envy ink along the bottom edges of the leaf image. Stamp the leaf above the peach.

If this wasn't gorgeous enough, spritz a bunch of water all over the watercolor circle and watch the colors meld! While the paper is still wet, generously coat the entire paper with clear embossing powder. Heat the embossing powder to reveal the orange peel effect. Swoon! Allow the paper to fully dry and cool before attaching with dimensionals to the center of your striped banner.

You can really see the two colors on the peach here inside the card! I daubed just the left edge and the left center of the peach and the bottom edges of the leaves. Experiment with where you place the second color and how much you place to find the look you like best.

Yep! This peach looks almost good enough to eat! I hope you have enjoyed all six of these fabulous Fresh Fruit cards by Kim Williams! On Stage 2016 was overwhelming in a great way with amazing products and demonstrations! Now I'm sure you can see why I was so excited to attend! Makes you want to become a demonstrator too, doesn't it?!?

If you would like to make any of these cards, please contact me today to schedule a private class.

Wait! There is more! Next time, I will show you how to package your card set in a delicious looking case!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Orange Peel WOW Peach Card Project Supply List
Stamps	Fresh Fruit
Paper	Watercolor Whisper White Emerald Envy Fruit Stand DSP
Ink	Peekaboo Peach Flirty Flamingo Pear Pizzazz Emerald Envy
Embellishments	Stampin’ Dimensionals Clear Embossing Powder
Tools	Stampin’ Trimmer Bone Folder Grid Paper Stampin’ Mist Cleaner Stampin’ Scrub Stampin’ Pierce Mat Paper Snips SNAIL Adhesive Multipurpose Liquid Glue Sticky Note Acrylic Blocks A and C Layering Circles Framelits Big Shot Machine Heat Tool Embossing Buddy Triple Banner Punch Sponge Daubers Spritzer
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