Friday, January 20, 2012

My 1st Time Using the Faux Metal Technique

Supplies:  Silver Embossing Powder on VersaMark Ink; Chipboard Tag; Stamp, "Mixed Bunch" by SU and "Tiny Tags" by SU; Ribbon, Everyday Enchantment Calypso Coral and Twine; Paper, "Everyday Enchantment" in Sale-a-Bration; Brad, SU Sale-a-Bration; Heating Gun

I'm doing a demo tomorrow on the Faux Metal Technique.  And this is my 1st time doing it!!!  Could be a little...um...interesting.  lol  The secret was to stamp the image while the embossing powder is still hot.  Also heat it a little longer than usual so it's extra hot.  For my tag, I used 4 layers of silver embossing powder.  Hope that helps.  Have a good weekend, everybody!

Valentines Card using Loving Impressions Paper

Supplies:  Stamp Set, "Loving Thoughts" by SU; Paper, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Loving Impressions DSP, Red Glitter Paper, White; Ink, Black; Ribbon, SU Organza; White Uni-ball Pen; Embosslits, "Fashionable Hearts"; Postage Stamp Punch by SU

I made 9 of these cards tonight (and yesterday) for the card swap I'm attending tomorrow.  Our assignment was to use the layout on page 20 from Stampin Success Magazine.  You can use any paper you have in your stash, it doesn't have to be Valentine Paper.  I hope you enjoy my card.