Simple Stamping With Shel- Technique Tuesday- Heat Embossing- With You In Mind...

 

Happy Tuesday!  

For this edition of Simple Stamping With Shel, we are using the heat-embossing technique.  

Heat embossing is a quick and easy way to add a wow factor to any card.  

If you can stamp, you can heat emboss!

You just have to remember you need to ALWAYS prep the surface of what you are going to heat emboss with the embossing buddy FIRST.  The embossing buddy removes oils and static and keeps the embossing powder from sticking where you do not want it.  If you have a speckle where you don't want it, make sure you brush it away BEFORE you heat set.  

For my card today, I used the With You In Mind stamp set #164747 found on page 37 of the Annual Catalog. Here is a peek at that stamp: 

Here are some alternate ideas using this stamp set to inspire you: 

Ok...back to my heat embossed card: 

How You Can Make It: 

Supplies:  

• With You In Mind Stamp Set
• Basic Black card stock
• Basic White card stock
• Beautiful Bokeh DSP
• Gold cord
• Versamark ink pad
• Embossing Buddy
• Gold embossing powder
• Heat Tool

Measurements: 

Card Base: Basic Black: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4

Card Liner: Basic White: 3 3/4 x 5

DSP: Beautiful Bokeh: 2 1/4 x 4 1/4

Instructions: 

1. Fold the Basic Black card base on the score line, and press the card flat using a bone folder. 
2. Add the Basic White card liner to the inside panel of the card.
3. Add the gold cord to the DSP (with Tear N Tape, holding it secure on the back side). 
4. Rub the embossing buddy all over the DSP, and, using Stamparatus (or Misti) stamp the greeting with Versamark ink. 
5. Add gold embossing powder; flick off excess powder, then heat set. 
6. Rub the embossing buddy all over the card front.  Stamp the cupcakes as desired using Versamark ink. 
7. Add gold embossing powder; flick off excess powder, then heat set. 
8. Add the DSP to the card front.  
9. Add a gold cord bow to finish off your card.