A Simple Statement with Added Texture

Stamp Set – CL377 Be Happy (Hero Arts)

Supplies

Ranger Distress Ink

Black Onyx Versafine Ink

Just My Type Border Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Cuttlebug

Scor-Buddy

Cardstock

Green A4 Card

Black Mat – 4” X 5 ¼”

Watercolor paper – 3 ¾” X 5”

Today I’m making a quick post to share the card I made for the Hero Arts June contest. I used Ranger Distress Inks to watercolor the flower and added some texture with the dots embossing folder from the “Just My Type Borders” set. This folder is a little different than the traditional size folders. It measures 1” X 5 ¾” as compared to the Swiss Dots folder measuring 4 ½” X 5 ¾”.

Instructions

1. Emboss both edges of the watercolor paper with the Dots embossing folder as shown.

Left - Alignment of the embossing folder. Right - Embossed panel.

2. Score lines on each side of the embossed dots using the Scor-Buddy.

Left - Place embossed panel, right side down on the Scor-Buddy.

Right - Use the notches along the top edge for placement of the lines and score.

Below is the completed embossed/scored panel.

3. Stamp the flower and “Thanks” image in the center of the watercolor paper between the embossing. Watercolor as desired.

4. Assemble card layers and attach embellishments.

This is a quick card to make. I love its simple statement with the added texture created with the embossing. Using embossing folders with the Cuttlebug makes adding texture quick and easy. As you can see, embossing makes an ordinary card extraordinary. I hope you'll give it a try. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Stamp Layering Technique - Thank You Card

Welcome back to a gypsy’s journey. Today I am sharing the card I made for the April Hero Arts contest. I am using the stamp layering technique featured on the Hero Arts blog. Complete how-to instructions for this technique can be found on this video by Shari Carroll.

Stamp Set

CG115 Floral Thank You (Hero Arts)

Cardstock

(A) Black – 6” X 12” Card (folded to 6” square)

(B) Light Teal – 5 ¾” Square

(C) Print* - 5 ½” Square

(D) Red – 4” X 5 ½”

(E) Cream  – 1 ¼” X 5 ½”

(F) Black – 3 ¾” X 4 ½”

(G) Stripe* - 3 ½” X 4 ¼”

Scraps of C, E and Green Print** cardstock

*October Afternoon Thrift Shop Collection – Needs Paint

**October Afternoon Campfire Collection - Animal Tracks

Basic Supplies

VersaMark Ink (Tsukineko)

Vanilla Embossing Powder (Stampin’ Up!)

Broken China Distress Ink (Ranger)

Scallop Edge Punch (Stampin’ Up!)

Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder (Provo Craft)

Scor-Buddy (Scor-Pal)

Stamp-A-Ma-Jig (EK Success)

Sewing Machine

Ribbon

Pearls

Embossing

Emboss scraps of cardstock for the layered pieces.

Stamp and emboss the main image onto black cardstock with VersaMark Ink. Cover with vanilla embossing powder, tap off excess and heat to emboss. Cut out the embossed image. Set aside.

Stamp and emboss one small cream flower, one small print flower, one large cream flower, one large print flower and the six leaves. Cut around the embossed images and set aside.

Embossed Images - Used for Layering Technique

Card Construction

1. Distress edges of C and G with Broken China Distress Ink. Stitch around edges. Set aside.

2. Attach pieces B and C to card front A. Set aside.

3. Score vertical lines at ¼” intervals on panel D as shown. Set aside.

Panel D - Scored Vertical Lines

4. Use the Scallop edge punch to create the scallop edge on cream strip E.

5. Place strip E inside embossing folder with scallop edge extending about ¼” above edge of folder as shown. Feed through Cuttlebug to emboss.

6. Place the straight edge of strip E against the edge of the Scor-Buddy (right side of embossed strip down). Score a line from edge to edge at the ¾” measurement.

7. Attach embossed strip E 1/8” below top edge of panel D.

8. Wrap ribbon along the top edge of piece D and secure ribbon to back.

9. Attach completed D panel to C as shown.

10. Attach pieces F,G and the main embossed image to center of the layered card. Attach with Pop Dots

11. Layer the flowers onto the main image with Pop Dots.

12. Attach the leaves to the main image.

12. Add pearls to embellish.

These are the basic instructions for making the layered card. In my next post I will talk about “Fussy Cuts”, the basics of how I layered these flowers and then share an embossing tip from the pros. Thanks for sharing my journey! – Jane, the Polka Dot Gypsy.