{ Emerging Thanks }

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So I learned a new technique today, emerging color. Simple, but a little time consuming, but I love the way it looks! Try it out, here's how:

1. Using two different colors stamp random images on white or vanilla card stock.

2. Using Versmark and clear embossing powder emboss a third image randoming over the card stock.

3. Using a brayer apply ink completely over the card stock. Wa-la!

I'm going to have to try it again soon, I want to use a bigger, stamp for the embossing part of it.

For the top layer I stamped the flower in Pale plum and colored in the center. I then stamped another flower over the first with Versamark and Heat & Stick Powder so I could apply some glitter. The "Thanks" cut out was done with my Cuttlebug. It was a die that came with an alphabet. I think that is about it, so enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamps: SU On the Spot, Polka Dots & Petals, Polka Dots & Paisley

Paper: SU Whisper White, Pale Plum, Elegant Eggplant, Perfect Plum

Ink: SU Elegant Eggplant, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum

Embellishments: SU Ribbon, Misc Eyelets

Other: Cuttlebug & Die, Heat & Stick Powder, Glitter, Heat Tool, Brayer, SU Round Tab Punch, Write Marker, Distressing Tool

Techniques: Emerging Color

{ Cuttled & Stitched Thanks! }

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Okay one last card for the day. I actually did this one much earlier today, but had to leave before I could add the ribbon. For the background I used vanilla cardstock and stamped flowers all over the, then ran it through my Cuttlebug with the blossom embossing folder and ran the brayer over it to add some color and more dimension. I absolutely love using a brayer on embossed images, it always turns out nice and even. Much better than just running an ink pad over the cardstock. The flower, vase & "thanks" cutouts were done with my new Cuttlebug dies, oh how I love playing with new toys!

I'm really tierd right now from not sleeping last night, so I'm hoping to get a good nights sleep tonight! So I'm done with card making for the day. Laundry day tomorrow, so I probably won't have a chance to play more until tomorrow night or Friday. :(

Supplies:
Stamps: SU Polka Dots & Petals
Paper: SU Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Cameo Coral, Apricot Appeal, Mellow Moss, Ruby Red
Ink: Su Apricot Appeal, Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: SU Ribbon, Misc Fibers, Hardware
Other: Cuttlebug Embossing Folders & Dies, Brayer, Sponge Daubers, SU Ticket Punch

{ A Little Something }

While my husband played Madden with some guy online I was busy surfing the SCS galleries. I came across this really cute card by Kricki. My husband and I had to run out the door as soon as he was finished playing, but I was so inspired by it I had to go, wait run, to my stamping desk to play. With only four football mintues left I created this cute little card! So simple, as you can tell and a lot of fun. I got to put a bunch of my new toys to good use! And, what's that? No stamping? Yup! Just punches, die cut, dry embossing and doodling on this cute little 3x3 card. Enjoy.

Supplies:
Paper: SU Taken with Teal, Very Vanilla, Regal Rose, Rose Red
Other: Packing Tape, Glitter, Cuttlebug Embossing Folders & Dies, SU Write Markers