Wonder of Christmas Faux Cracked Glass Technique

There are so many amazing stamp sets in the 2016-2017 Holiday, I had a hard time choosing which to play with next! This sweet angel stamp set has been waiting patiently!

To get the angel's wings a different pattern, I stamped the angel image twice - once on Shimmery White cardstock and once on the music Designer Series Paper (DSP). I filled in the angel with aqua painters. I then cut off her wings.

On the music sheet from This Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP), I cut the angel away, leaving only the wings. To achieve the crackled finish to her wings, I used the Faux Broken or Cracked Glass Technique. First, I pressed the wings directly onto the Versamark ink pad (Do NOT use the embossing buddy for this technique. You want full coverage here). Then I dipped them into clear embossing powder and heated them. Once the wings were cool, I inked and embossed them again.

I repeated adding more layers of clear embossing powder a total of five times. This made a thick almost lacquered look to the embossing.

I placed the wings in the freezer for about an hour.

The next step is best done when your piece is still cold. I quickly but carefully bent the wings all over to crack the embossed layers. All of the cracks together look like a piece of broken glass. Crack enough to get the look you want but not enough to tear the paper.

The inside of the card features the star image used as a border and the inside greeting. I love the greetings in the Wonder of Christmas stamp set! It is precious and traditional at the same time.

I hope you give this adorable angel stamp set a try! There are many more stamps to use the Faux Broken or Cracked Glass Technqiue on too! I bet it would look gorgeous on the Wonderous Wings butterfly images! What stamp would you use with this technique?

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Wonder of Christmas Faux Crack Glass Card Project Supply List
Stamps	#142139 Wonder of Christmas (Clear-Mount) #142136 Wonder of Christmas (Wood-Mount)
Paper	#101910 Shimmery White #101650 Very Vanilla #141628 This Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP) #120953 Crumb Cake
Ink	#126973 Garden Green #126944 Daffodil Delight #126966 Cherry Cobbler #140931 Basic Black Archival #126945 Pumpkin Pie #126946 Tangerine Tango #102283 Versamark
Embellishments	#104199 Linen Thread #104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals #109130 Clear Embossing Powder
Tools	#141705 Layering Circles Framelits #103954 Aqua Painters #129053 Heat Tool

Eleven Cards One Sheet of Paper

We had a great time during our Technique Tuesday class this week! October's focus was the One Sheet Wonder Technique. We created 11 cards using 1 sheet of Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper! Wow!

Here is just 1 of the 11 cards we created!

Don't miss November's Technique Tuesday class on November 1st. Build your stamping skills every month with a new and different technique. Sign up today!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Floral Boutique Birthday Wishes

Today's card features a fun fold called Double Dutch. This card opens like a Dutch door but with two bottom doors instead of one. So cute!

The Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper (DSP) is definitely the focus here! This is my Mom's favorite DSP. Floral Boutique DSP reminds me of a floral quilt she made a few years ago with the same navy and white color palette. It has such a sweet pattern!

Floral Boutique DSP is also part of the Designer Series Paper Sale! What a great time to give this fun fold a try!

The Double Dutch Fold was quick and easy to put together. Below are the measurements for each of the pieces. Cut each of the pieces before you assemble the base of the card.

Floral Boutique Birthday Card Measurements
	Color	Dimensions
Card Base	Night of Navy	4-3/16” x 9-1/4”; scored at 5-1/2”
Double Doors	Night of Navy	2” x 8-1/2”; scored at 2-1/8” & 6-3/8”
Front Top DSP Rectangle	Floral Boutique DSP	2-15/16” x 3-15/16”
Front Bottom DSP Squares (2)	Floral Boutique DSP	2” x 2”
Sentiment Circle	Whisper White	1-1/2” Circle
Sentiment Circle Mat	Night of Navy	1-3/4” Scalloped Circle
Inside Layer	Whisper White	5-1/4” x 4”

After your pieces are cut, it's time to create the detailed edge on the bottom of the top fold. I wanted a scalloped edge but didn't have a punch or an edgelit die. I created one by using the circular motif strip from the Flourish Thinlits. By partially die-cutting the circular motif strip, I created a decorative edge that was still attached to the card base. Talk about double duty for your thinlits!

Partially die-cutting is not as difficult as it sounds. Place the card base on the Big Shot Precision Base Plate with the top flap up. Place the entire circular motif die just above the edge of the top flap of the card base. Secure the die and card base with washi tape.

Position the clear plate halfway on the circular motif die. Slowly crank the platform through the Big Shot twice, keeping the clear plate partially on the circular motif die. Take your time.

How pretty does this decorative edge look!? I think it gives a delicate detail that is certainly a wow factor.

Next take the 2" by 8-1/2" piece of Night of Navy cardstock, center it with the bottom of your card base and adhere it.

Add the DSP rectangle and squares to the front of the card. Tie a bow with the Whisper White Thick Baker's Twine.

Stamp the dear friend sentiment onto Whisper White cardstock. Punch out with a 1-1/2" circle. Die cut a 1-3/4" scalloped circle from Night of Navy cardstock. Adhere the sentiment circle to the scalloped circle. Add dimensionals to the back and adhere to the lower right square on the card front.

Stamp the happiest of birthday wishes sentiment and the small flowers on the inside layer and attach to the inside of the card.

Have you tried the Double Dutch Fun Fold? I would love to see how you would recreate this card!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Floral Boutique Birthday Card Project Supply List
Stamps	#140658 Birthday Blooms Clear-Mount #140655 Birthday Blooms Wood-Mount
Paper	#100867 Night of Night CS #100730 Whisper White CS #141663 Floral Boutique DSP
Ink	#126970 Night of Navy
Embellishments	#141688 Whisper White Thick Baker's Twine #104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tools	#138299 1-1/2" Circle Punch #141705 Layering Circles Framelits #141478 Flourish Thinlits  #143263 Big Shot Machine #139684 Precision Base Plate

Copper Foil Paper Update

Stampin' Up! announced that sales for the absolutely gorgeous Copper Foil Paper (Item #142020) was so popular that it is now out of stock and on backorder.

It may take some time for the Copper Foil Paper to return to stock.The expected return date of the Copper Foil Paper (as of this post) is October 24th, 2016.

However, this date may change. I am keeping an eye on the order status and will update as I know more.

Today is also the last day for the World Card Making Day Sale. Please don't miss out on this fantastic savings! I have my eye on the Fast Fuse Adhesive!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Designer Series Paper Sale: Buy 3 Get 1 FREE!

From October 1st to October 31st, eight great designs of Designer Series Paper (DSP) is on sale! This is fabulous news because I know you love Designer Series Paper as much as I do!

For every three packages of participating Designer Series Paper you purchase, you get a fourth participating Designer Series Paper Pack for FREE! What a fantastic time to stock up on your favorites or try something new! Below are the 8 designs that are participating in the sale.

Plus, there is no limit on how many times you can purchase three packages of Designer Series Paper. However, Designer Series Paper purchased with Stampin' Rewards or with Stampin' Rewards 50% does not qualify for this sale. Specialty Designer Series Paper and Designer Series Paper Stacks do not qualify for this promotion and cannot be redeemed through this offer. Designer Series Paper purchased as part of a Starter Kit does not qualify for this promotion.

Honestly, I love all of the Designer Series Paper package! Which Designer Series Paper packs are your favorites?

Try incorporating your favorite Designer Series Paper into these fabulous card sketches!

I would love to see what you create with your favorite Designer Series Paper!  I think it would be great fun to have a card swap get together! What do you think? If you are interested, please let me know so we can organize a swap get together!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth  

Happy World Card Making Day!

Today - Saturday, October 1st - is World Card Making Day! Let's celebrate together! Stop by on from 9am to 12pm for a FREE Make and Take!

Stampin' Up! is also having a sale in honor of World Card Making Day! Select products will be on sale for 15% to 25% off the retail price! Woohoo! Below are the products on sale. This sale only lasts from October 1st to October 5th. Don't miss these amazing deals!

These fantastic deals are only available for a few days - October 1st to October 5th. Place your order soon!

Come on over from 9am to 12pm to make a free card to celebrate! I look forward to creating fabulous cards with you!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth