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March 11, 2009 By Amy

Emboss Resist Mirror Image Technique

Mirror Image Embossing Technique

mirrorimageMaterials:  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).

Inspired By Nature Emboss Resist 1

Inspired By Nature Emboss Resist 2

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).

Inspired By Nature Emboss Resist 3

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.

Inspired By Nature Emboss Resist 4

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?

Filed Under: Techniques, Template Tagged With: emboss resist, embossing, inspired by nature, mirror image embossing, stampin up

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  1. RuthieB says

    March 11, 2009 at 8:08 am

    OMG! This is soooooo awesome! Thank you so much for sharing the tutorial!

    –Ruthie

  2. Amy says

    March 11, 2009 at 8:14 am

    you’re welcome!

  3. Jean Fitch says

    March 11, 2009 at 8:45 am

    Wow Amy. Thanks for sharing this awesome technique. Amazing cards!

    Hugs – Jean

  4. Darlene L says

    March 11, 2009 at 9:02 am

    This card is stunning! Love it–your coloring is just awesome. What a great technique!

  5. Renée says

    March 11, 2009 at 10:14 am

    This is awesome! Thanks for sharing your technique!! I’ll definitely be trying it out 🙂

  6. Peg Smith says

    March 11, 2009 at 11:06 am

    Wow Amy!
    This is beautiful and inspiring. Thanks for the .pdf that was
    really nice of you to share.

  7. sherrill graff says

    March 11, 2009 at 12:05 pm

    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

  8. Michelle says

    March 11, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    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.

  9. Mary Davidson says

    March 11, 2009 at 9:00 pm

    These are absolutely gorgeous, Amy!!! Thanks so much for sharing your great tutorial! Love your work!!

  10. ruth bingle says

    March 12, 2009 at 12:49 am

    Amy this is beautiful! and what a great tutorial! thank you!

  11. Lisa Hamilton says

    March 13, 2009 at 9:03 am

    I just loved this technique thanks for sharing with us.

  12. Robin McK says

    March 15, 2009 at 4:31 pm

    This is ridiculously nice. Thanks so much for sharing!

  13. Martha Beck says

    March 16, 2009 at 6:41 pm

    Wow technique for sure. Love this! Thanx for sharing.
    You are so very talented.

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