Materials: Inspired By Nature stamp set (on the dormant list), More Mustard, Old Olive & Close to Cocoa Crafter’s Inks, Versamark, Crystal Clear Embossing powder, sponge daubers, dry (dead) blender pen, Vanilla cardstock.
I could say it was a new take on emboss resist, but it’s been around for years. Ironing off the embossing powder onto newsprint or other scrap paper to get rid of the shiny ‘resist’ layer is an old trick, but when you use Crafter’s ink, it doesn’t really ‘resist’ like it should so you have no choice but to iron off the excess.
EXCEPT that if you iron it off onto good cardstock, you end up with a mirror image of just the ink you sponged onto the flower on the first…
Below are a few step-by-step photos but you can download the project ‘to go’ (left).
First the flowers were stamped in Versamark on Vanilla cardstock and embossed with clear embossing powder. I used a sponge dauber and crafters ink to color to the entire card. I wiped off the excess ink on the embossed areas (but it leaves a residue).
This is what it looks like immediately after ironing the two together. You have to pull it apart while it is hot.
The BEST part is that the embossing powder is half on each project and you can actually color it directly with a ‘dead’ blender (yes, I keep old dry blender pens) and some Crafter’s ink on both of them to give them definition.
Heat set the entire project and the clear embossing powder melt again and set the color for good.
This was very easy… and one of my October 08 Stamp Festival projects! So, how’d I do?
OMG! This is soooooo awesome! Thank you so much for sharing the tutorial!
–Ruthie
you’re welcome!
Wow Amy. Thanks for sharing this awesome technique. Amazing cards!
Hugs – Jean
This card is stunning! Love it–your coloring is just awesome. What a great technique!
This is awesome! Thanks for sharing your technique!! I’ll definitely be trying it out 🙂
Wow Amy!
This is beautiful and inspiring. Thanks for the .pdf that was
really nice of you to share.
Amy, I would love it if you would consider making samples for me. Your work is exceptional. I pay $150 in Stampin Up merchandise
Please let me know, Sherrill Graff istmpnv@aol.com
This is so pretty! Thanks so much for sharing. Beautifully done tutorial. I know it must have taken a fair bit of time to make. Love your blog.
These are absolutely gorgeous, Amy!!! Thanks so much for sharing your great tutorial! Love your work!!
Amy this is beautiful! and what a great tutorial! thank you!
I just loved this technique thanks for sharing with us.
This is ridiculously nice. Thanks so much for sharing!
Wow technique for sure. Love this! Thanx for sharing.
You are so very talented.