Double Embossed Birthday Card

I created this card for a technique class I had a while ago.  It is called "Double Embossing".  I have shared this technique before, look under "Double Embossing" in my left sidebar.

Cut a piece of First Edition DSP the desired size (here I used 5 x 3-3/4").  Take your Finial Press EF (or any embossing folder you would like to use, just make sure it has lots of non-embossed areas) and ink it up with Versa Mark by putting the ink on directly from the stamp pad.  Put the DSP into the embossing folder and run it through the Big Shot.  You will need to make sure Tab 1 is closed so you get enough pressure to transfer the ink to the DSP.  Alternatively, you could add a shim or two if needed.  After running it through the Big Shot pour Embossing Powder over the DSP (I used Melon Mambo here), and heat it.  Voila, a great finish on the DSP.
To make the flower I stamped one of the stamps from the Pennant Parade set in Melon Mambo onto Whisper White cardstock, then you punch it out with the small heart punch.  You will need 4 of them.  The base of the flower is punched using the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch (R) and the hearts are layered on top with dimensionals.

   Stamps:  Fabulous Florets, Pennant Parade, Very Versatile
   Ink:  Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Versa Mark
   Paper:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Melon Mambo, First Edition DSP
   Other:  Finial Press EF, Wild Wasabi EP, Blossom bouquet Triple Layer punch (R), Small Heart punch, Printed Designer In Colour Brad (R), Curly Label punch

Give this technique a try, use some different coloured embossing powders and see what you can come up with.

Stampin' Smiles .... 

Double Embossed Hallowe'en Card

I had a leftover card kit from THIS card. I decided to turn it into a Hallowe'en card.  I don't usually make them, but some Hallowe'en images come with other sets so I had some stamps to use.  A couple of punches and some double embossing and I have this card to share with you .....

I still have my retired bat punch and used it and a ghost punched using the Owl Builder punch.
Stamps:  Warmest of Wishes, Holiday Best, Grateful Greatings
Ink:  Tangerine Tango, Basic Black, Early Espresso, VersaMark
Paper:  First Edition Specialty DSP
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Tangerine Tango
Other:  Owl Builder and Bat punches, Finial Press Embossing Folder, Tangerine Tango Embossing Powder, Googley Eyes,
Happy Stampin' .......

Triple Layer Punch and Double Embossing Technique Card

The second card I have ready for my workshop later this month uses the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch and the technique Double Embossing.  The Double Embossing will show the ladies how to use Stampin' Up!s Embossing Folders and Embossing Powders.  I made a full sized card liket this little one a while ago, but thought I would show this one to you anyways ....

I used the stamp set "Easy Events" for the stem and Finial Press Embossing Folder with Melon Mambo Embossing Powder.
So that's 5 techniques down in two cards, and 7 more to go.  I will be busy over the next few days, and will share the cards I make with you.
Happy Stampin' ....   

Just For You Double Embossing Technique

I used the Double Embossing Technique for the background of this card.  In behind the Tangerine Tango embossing powder is the First Edition Specialty DSP.  Another product that has made it into the new Stampin' Up! 2011-12 Idea Book And Catalogue!

I pulled out my Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch and created this flower.  I've been seeing them in lots of blogs lately and can't remember if this is an original creation or "inspired / cased" from someone else.  I ove the Bold blossom leaf image with this punch art.  It did not make it into the new cataloogue, but it is still available for another month in the Stampin' Up! Summer Mini catalogue.
Stamps:  Bold Blossom, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink:  Lucky Limeade, Basic Black, VersaMark
Paper:  First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Basic Black
Other:  Tangerine Tango Embossing Powder, Finial Press Embossing Folder, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch, Curly Label punch, Fire Circle Brad
Hope you are having a great weekend and Happy Stampin' . . . .