Upsy Daisy Emboss Resist

What is Emboss Resist? This is a new technique I recently learned by watching other demonstrators. Using white cardstock, stamp the image with VersaMark and then emboss with clear embossing powder. When cooled the embossed image will 'resist' other ink.

Using a sponge and your favorite Classic Inks, sponge the colors around the image, starting in the center and working out. The colors will overlap and that's OK. This card used the new In Colors from Stampin' Up!, Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, and Rich Razzleberry. A rainbow of light blue to dark blue, with a dark embossing can be used to create a 'night' background, or blues, greens and yellows can create a daytime background. I've seen it done several ways, all with a striking effect.

The rest of the card, of course, used the new In Colors as well. I started with Rich Razzleberry cardstock for the base of the card, Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper on the top and Crushed Curry on the bottom and white ribbon wrapped around the center. This is topped with stamped image on Whisper White cardstock and again backed with Rich Razzleberry with the corners punched out. It really is much simpler that it looks.

Contact me for more details or to book a class or workshop to make this card. I can be reached at (309) 221-0978 or e-mail tmustain@grics.net.

Happy stamping,

Twila