Lace Ribbon Punch Fun

Large Lace Ribbon Border Punch~122362~$19.95

     When I first saw this punch back in June (it was one of the pre-order items that demonstrators could order before anyone even saw the new items * Ask me about this if you want to get your hands on items before everyone else), I knew I'd love it, and boy do I love this punch!

NOTE: I did use some retired products on this note card

     There are so many ways to use this punch, but I love to mix it up while using it, much like I did on the border of this note card.  I had a lot of fun using this punch on this little note card I made.  See below for a FREE mini tutorial on how I did the border on this card.

MINI TUTORIAL:


     First I punched the border out of Designer Series Paper (DSP).  Next I punched it again in the coordinating color card stock.  I then cut out the center flowers of the coordinating card stock.  I used a 2-Way Glue Pen to glue the flowers down on top of the DSP border.  Last, I added large rhinestones to the middle of each flower for some bling.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Whisper White note cards (retired), Concord Crush DSP, and Concord Crush


INK:  Concord Crush


STAMPS:  A Note of Thanks (retired)


TOOLS:  Large Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, & Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents

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     I hope you give this trick a try.  It's a lot of fun and it gives you a beautiful border.  If you have any questions concerning this mini tutorial, or Stampin' Up!, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Either leave me a comment (with contact info) or email me: stampwithsandy@rcn.com

Happy Wednesday!

Embossing Resist Card #2

     Ten days ago, I posted a card I made using the Embossing Resist technique.  You can see that post HERE.

     Well, I love the techniques so much, I used it on my June team swap.  Here is the card I made for the swap:

     I'm so happy with how this card turned out.  I used the color coach to select the colors on this card.  I could not live without my color coach.  If you don't have one, check it out - you'll see why I love it so much.

     I posted a mini tutorial on my first post on how to do the Embossing Resist technique, but I'll re-post it here for you :O)

MINI TUTORIAL:  Embossing Resist


     Rub your paper surface using the Embossing Buddy,  Ink your stamp with Versa Mark ink and stamp.  Using clear embossing powder, be sure to cover the entire stamped image.  Tap off the excess embossing powder.  Using the heat tool, heat the embossing powder until it melts into a shiny surface.  Ink up a Stamping Sponge and rub the ink over the embossed image.  You can use one color or multiple colors like I did on my card above.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Cherry Cobbler & Whisper White


INKS:  Wisteria Wonder, Pretty In Pink, & Daffodil Delight


STAMPS:  Just Believe


TOOLS:  Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Stamping Sponges, & Large Lace Ribbon Border Punch

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     I'd LOVE to see how you use this really fun technique.  I've added a Linky Tool for you to upload your samples to my blog for all to see.  Feel free to leave your blog address (if you have one) for others to check out your blog.  I hope you will play.  You can upload your samples until next Monday (7/25/11).  Have fun!

Happy Monday!