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  • Stamping Technique: Embossing with Stamps
  • From "Scrapbooking"
    episode SCB-339


    PHOTO

    The completed page has the look of batik, but is created with a resist-embossing technique.
    Embossing is a wonderful technique to add to your scrapbooking repertoire. Shelli Gardner shares her technique.

    Materials:

    Batik, All Around Alphabet and Alphablocks stamp sets
    Ultrasmooth Vanilla, Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Old Olive and Only Orange Cardstock
    VersaMark pad
    Tempting Turquoise, Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Old Olive and Only Orange Craft pads
    Crystal Clear embossing powder
    Sponge daubers
    Natural hemp
    Embossing heat tool
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    PHOTO

    Figure A
    PHOTO

    Figure B
    PHOTO

    Figure C


    1. Stamp a border, flower accent and title with the VersaMark pad on Ultrasmooth Vanilla cardstock (figure A).

    2. Liberally sprinkle embossing powder over the stamped area, then shake off excess powder.

    3. Heat the embossing powder until it melts, then let it cool completely.

    4. Tear edges of the border and flower accents, then cut out title letters. Use sponge daubers to add color over the embossed areas. Note: the embossed areas will resist the color (figure B).

    5. Create a subtle border by repeatedly stamping the border stamp with VersaMark ink, down the side of the Ruby Red 12 x 12 inch card stock. Attach embossed border to the page.

    6. Crop and layer photos onto corresponding colors of card stock, and then attach to the page. Attach torn out flower to page.

    7. Using the All-Around Alphabet, stamp 'Basking In' with VersaMark ink at the top of the page. Mount the title blocks beneath the stamped words.

    8. Stamp border image with VersaMark ink on Cameo Coral cardstock, for a journaling block. Next, tear the bottom edge, and then attach to the page.

    9. Thread cross-stitches with hemp as shown (figure C).


    RESOURCES :

    rubber stamps and stamping supplies
    STAMPIN' UP!
    Website: www.stampinup.com

    The Art of Rubber Stamping
    Model: 0806998288
    Author: Suze Weinberg
    (March, 2001)


    Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
    Website: www.sterlingpub.com

    Storytelling With Rubber Stamps
    Model: 1930500017
    Author: Joanna Campbell Slan
    (2002)


    EFG, Inc.
    Website: www.newsletterinfo.com

    Stamping Tricks for Scrapbooking: A Guide for Enhancing Your Pages with Stamps
    Model: 1564968472
    Author: Betty Auth
    (March 2002)

    To order this title from Amazon, click here.


    Rockport Publishers, Inc.
    Website: www.rockpub.com


    GUESTS :

    Shelli Gardner
    Stampin' Up!
    Website: www.stampinup.com

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