Best Friend - Silver Embossing Paste

I created a second card using Stampin'Up!® Silver Embossing because I wanted a better result using a mask.

This time I loaded a sponge with the Paste and dabbed it through my mask. I am much happier with the result. What it lacks in dimension, it makes up for in texture.

The stamp set is called "Happy Wishes". The inks colours are Elegant Eggplant and Night of Navy.

I also used the "Garden Trellis" embossing folder.

The top layer is torn copier paper. Underneath I have inked and embossed card. I applied some of the Silver Embossing Paste with my finger to the raised surface of the embossed card to highlight.

I have highlighted the edges of the paper with the Paste.

I created the flowers using the "Blossom Builder" punch. I have also edged the flowers with the Paste.

I really love the unique texture of the Silver Embossing Paste, making it so versatile. I'm sure I will be using it a lot more in the future.

Simply Amazing - Silver Embossing Paste

I was lucky enough to receive a box of Stampin'Up! products for Christmas from my husband. One of the products I received was Silver Embossing Paste. I have been experimenting with it for the past couple of days and I love it.

The stamp set I used is called "Amazing You". I also used the matching "Celebrating You" Thinlits Dies.

The ink colours are Island Indigo, Marina Mist and Basic Black Archival.

The Silver Embossing Paste is a much different consistency to our ordinary Embossing Paste. It is a bit like thick paint so when I tried to use it through a mask with a spatula it spread under the mask and was unsuccessful. I have since found a better way to use it with masks but I will save that for my next post.

Because of it's unique consistency I did find some really cool ways to use it. I was able to water it down to create a glaze over my inked paper which you can see behind the tear. I also splattered the watered down mix over my background.

I used a paint brush to dab it full strength over my word die cut. It created some great texture.

While I had my paint brush I brushed some over the paper edges.

The flower was created from my glazed paper. It is hard to see in the photo but I created some dimension in the top flower layer.

The Silver Embossing Paste also worked in my silicone cake decorating mould to create some butterflies.

I loved playing around with this Embossing Paste and I have discovered some other ways to use it which I will share in my next post.

Mini Album of God's Promises

Before I joined Stampin'Up! as a demonstrator I only had a few of their older ink pads. One day I decided to break them out and have a play and this little mini album was the result.

The old ink colours I used were Certainly Celery and Not Quite Navy. 

For a similar effect with the new ink colours I would use Night of Navy and Pear Pizzazz or Pacific Point and Lemon Lime Twist.

I used several different embossing powders throughout the album.

A sample of some of the pages.

I just used my computer for some of my favourite Scripture quotes.

I really liked this page. I used an embossing folder to achieve the brick effect.

The stamps are just random stamps I had in my stash.

This little album was just a proto type. I would love to recreate it one day with a few little tweaks. 

Mini Canvas

Sometimes our circumstances are just a natural part of life. Sometimes our circumstances are consequences. But sometimes you just have to suit up...

"Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."

Ephesians 6:11

Now I'm not one who likes to give too much attention or credit to the enemy but sometimes it helps to take on a broader perspective of the circumstances we find ourselves in.

No matter what circumstances you find yourself in today, know that you can choose to stand in the full armour of God, the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I created this mini canvas to see how the Stampin'!Up inks would respond to the canvas surface.

I used Tempting Turquoise, Bermuda Bay, Pacific Point and Basic Black Archival inks.

I used embossing paste and a mask to achieve the brick texture. Once dried I added some gesso and more ink.

I also used one of our new masks from the "Sweet Soiree" collection in the background.

I collaged inked paper stamped with the "Post Script" background stamp. I have also used the Scripture stamp from the "Hold on to Hope" stamp set stamped randomly onto the background.

I have used a stamp  from the "Awesomely Artistic" stamp set to white emboss some dots in the background.

The flowers were created using inked copier paper and the "Blossom Builder" punch.

I used my computer and printer for the Scripture quote. I dyed some gauze with ink and added it behind the quote.

I die cut the cross from the "Cross of Hope" Framelits Dies, inked and silver embossed the edges. I used the negative space from the die cut to ink the background cross to add some depth.

I loved the way the inks played on the canvas surface and I'm looking forward to creating a larger one.

Sketchy Watercolour Tulips

I created a card today for my second daughter just because she is awesome.

I used our lovely watercolour stamp set called "Tranquil Tulips". The inks colours are Melon Mambo, Old Olive and Pacific Point.

I played around using various ink strengths on the stamp and misting it with water. Some appear to be in the background while the main image stands out, just like my beautiful daughter!

 Once my stamping had dried I used my uni-ball Eye pens to add sketchy lines to some of the stamped images making the lines thicker on my main image so it would pop out from the rest.

The sentiment is from the "Lovely Wishes" stamp set. I also added some sketchy lines to border the sentiment and to frame the entire picture.

It is amazing how different a stamp can look just by adding a few sketchy lines.

Soft Sponged Ink Card

I created a card for my daughter today using a new beautiful stamp from the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue called "Heartfelt Blooms".

The Stampin'Up! ink colours I have used are Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango and Basic Black Archival.

The paper is ordinary copier paper.

I sponged ink over the stamped image and background. I used an Aqua Painter to colour the image.

After flicking some water and drying I stamped the background with a stamp from the "Beautiful Peacock" stamp set also from the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue.

The detail in this stamp is amazing. All of the shading is taken care of!

I flicked some Melon Mambo ink over the background.

I made some tears and backed them with dyed cotton gauze.

The sentiment is also from the "Heartfelt Blooms" stamp set.

This is such a pretty stamp, it just reminded me of my daughter.

Artful Stamping

I want to share a card I created with you that looks like I have drawn the flower image. But in actual fact I stamped it.

The stamp set is by Stampin'Up! and is called "Rose Wonder".

The background stamps are from the "Lovely Wishes" stamp set.

The ink colours I used are Pacific Point, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive.

I have used copier paper mounted onto a piece of A4 Whisper White card folded in half.

I stamped the rose image with our clear VersaMark stamp pad and dried it with a heat tool. This gave me a clear but visible outline to water colour my flower.

After I coloured my rose and dried it and used our Watercolour Pencils to add depth and shading.

I used some ink to create a water colour background and muted the colour down with some Gesso. Once dried I added some background stamping.

I love this Bible verse that is included in the "Rose Wonder" stamp set.

This clear stamping technique can be used with any outline stamp you wish to colour and produce an arty feel to your card.