Creation Station Blog Hop - Heat Embossing

 Hello and welcome,

My name is Vicki Boucher, and I am from Melbourne, Australia. This is the latest hop with the design team at Creation Station, if you have come from Julie Mercer Beltramo or you may have started with me. Please make sure you hop around and see everyone's amazing projects. I'll pop a link at the end of my blog.

The design team at Creation Station are presenting their projects with the theme "Heath Embossing" which is something I just love to use when it comes to creating for my projects. It was certainly a wow factor for me when I first used this technique and one of the reasons I started using Stampin' Up! products. 

The tools you'll need are Versamark Ink 102283, Stampin' Emboss Powders they come in Basics (black, white & clear) 155554 and Metallics (copper, gold & silver) 155555, Heat Tool 129056, Embossing Additions Tool Kit 159971 which includes an Embossing Buddy, Powder Pal, tweezers and small brush. I used White Stampin' Emboss Powder for my projects.

I created two projects using new products by Stampin' Up! called Layers of Beauty bundle (163519) which includes a stamp set, dies and 5 decorative masks. The 5 masks are meant to be layered, one by one to create a special image and they are numbered 1-5 so you know which layer comes next. I absolutely love this bundle and it's available to customers in May 2024. 

I used White Stampin' Emboss Powder for both projects, simply stamp the image in Versamark ink then stamp image onto the cardstock, add the powder shake off any excess powder and then heat set with Heat Tool.

Happy Anniversary Card

I used the large front-sized floral stamp image for my first card once heat embossed, I used the masks starting off with a new In Color Pretty in Pink it's so soft and pretty, I lightly added the ink to the three roses with a small Blending Brush, I found I had more control when adding colour to the cardstock. 

Then I added Lemon Lolly to the small daisies and then finishing off with Boho Blue ink for the leaves.

I added a couple of Smoky Slate leaves die-cut out from the detailed dies, then I added Versamark ink to tip of the leaves and added White Stampin' Emboss Powder. I removed some of the powder with the brush and then heat set with the Heat Tool.

The sentiment is from the Layers of Beauty Stamp Set, heat set using White Stampin' Emboss Powder onto Smoky Slate cardstock and then I used a label die from the Unbounded Love Dies (163383) which is also available in the new Stampin' Up! catalogue. I added Lemon Lolly Solid Gems to finish off the card.

Now for my second card.

For You Card

For my second card I used the same large front-sized floral image and heat embossed it in Stampin' White Emboss Powder. I used the masks again but this time changing up the colours with Moody Mauve for the roses, Pretty in Pink for the smaller flowers and Boho Blue for the leaves.

I layered the large floral image over the Basic White large circle die from the Stylish Shapes Dies. The Boho Blue Cardstock panel has been stamped a few times using a dotted image stamp from the Layering Leaves Stamp Set and then heat embossed with White Stampin' Emboss Powder.

To create the detailed die-cut leaves, I used Basic White Cardstock and die-cut out the leaves from the Layers of Beauty Dies and then I added Boho Blue ink with a Blending Brush. Next, I added Versamark ink to the leaves, then White Stampin' Emboss Powder, brush off any excess with the brush and heat set with the Heat Tool.  

As the images are very small to handle and we don't want to burn our fingers, so I use the tweezers to hold onto the smaller images when heat embossing. It's a lot safer to do it this way.

The sentiment is also from the Layering Leaves Stamp Set, I've stamped the image onto Boho Blue Cardstock, then heat embossed it and die-cut out using a circle die from the Unbounded Love Dies. I added a few of the Boho Blue Solid Gems to finish off the card.

Thank you for visiting my blog today, I would so love to hear your thoughts on my project by leaving a comment below. Make sure you pop over to Teri West for lots of inspiration with her projects.

Make sure you follow me on social media via Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for more inspiration.

Please email me if you would like a copy of the new Stampin' Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalogue, please contact me here. 

Stampin' Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalogue

If you live in Australia and don't have a demonstrator, you can purchase any of the Stampin' Up! products by shopping with me at my Stampin' Up! online store here.

Happy Stamping

Vicki Boucher

Creation Station Blog Hop - Embossing

 

Hello and welcome

My name is Vicki Boucher and I am from Melbourne, Australia. This is the latest hop with the design team at Creation Station, if you have come from Sara Nell Langland or you may of started with me. Please make sure you hop around and see everyone's amazing projects. I'll pop a link at the end of my blog to hop around....

The design team at Creation Station are presenting their projects with the theme "Anything Embossing" which can be heat or dry embossing which I've done both and I'll have a few tips and tricks to show you. 

I think heat embossing is amazing! It really gives you the wow factor for your paper craft. I just love it! I especially love White Stampin' Emboss Powder on Basic Black Cardstock it really makes the sentiments pop. Dry embossing is great for when you want texture added for your projects.

Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971)

My favourite tool would have to be the new Embossing Additions Tool Kit (159971) you can find it on page 49 of the Stampin' Up! Mini July - Dec 2022 Catalogue. It comes with Embossing Buddy, Powder Pal, Crafting Tweezers great for holding tiny pieces of cardstock and Crafting Brush. The tray keeps your work space clean and tidy and the loose embossing powder can be placed back into the jar.

Kindest Gnomes Bundle (159626)

The Kindest Gnomes stamp set and Gnomes Dies are my favourite at the moment, they are perfect for a wintery snow scene and for Christmas. They are just so cute! Here I've used the stamp set and dies for all three cards. You can find the bundle on page 43 of the Stampin' Up! Mini July - Dec 2022 Catalogue. 

Dry Emboss Christmas Card

I've created a whimsical Christmas village using the Charming Landscapes Embossing Fold and Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper. 

I used a whole sheet of watercolor paper for two projects, first I added lots of water using the Stampin' Spritzer and then I added ink in the following colours Orchid Oasis, Pale Papaya and Polished Pink. I like to use the Heat Tool to create interesting movement with the ink and sometimes I would add more ink and water. Once it's completely dry, I'll emboss it with the embossing folder.

The Orchid Oasis background panel is dry embossed using Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder and I also added Orchid Oasis Ink with the Blending Brush for more depth.

The sentiment is from the Kindest Gnomes Stamp Set and is heat set. First use the Embossing Buddy to remove any static from the Cardstock then stamp your image using Versamark ink, add White Stampin' Emboss Powder, remove any excess by tapping the back of the Cardstock and very carefully use the brush to remove any unwanted powder. 

The Stampin' Up! Heat Tool has two settings and I usually always use the higher setting to heat the powder.

Christmas Greetings Sliver Emboss with White Craft Ink

I've used the other half of the Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper for my next card and dry embossed it using the snowy mountain tops embossing folder from the Charming Landscapes Embossing Folder. 

Here I've used the Paper Snips and roughed up the edges with the blade. Then embossed the edges with a Sponge Dauber, White Craft Ink, Sliver Embossing Powder and heat set with the Heat Tool. Craft ink holds the powder better and thicker.

I also did this with the Gnomes beard and toadstools, but this time I used the fine Water Painter Brush and make sure the brush tip is dry. I like to add the White Craft Ink onto the Clear Block and use as a palette. 

One of my favourite embossing folders would have to be Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder, I just love the texture and I usually rough up the edges with the Paper Snips.

The sentiment is from Trees for Sale Stamp Set (159785), heat embossed again using White Emboss Powder on Basic Black Cardstock. 

Emboss Resist You Light up the Season Card

Emboss resist is always a fun way to use White Emboss Powder and heat set over blended coloured Cardstock. 

This was a last minute creation as I wanted to use this technique by using the trees from the Trees for Sale Stamp Set and Saleabration item Tree Lot Dies (159938). 

Using Basic White Cardstock I lightly applied Pale Papaya ink with the Blending Brush, then Polished Pink and Orchid Oasis. Stamping three of the different size trees, snow flakes in Versamark ink onto the cardstock add White Stampin' Emboss Powder, heat set with the Heat Tool. 

For extra dimension, I embossed the larger tree stamp on Basic White Cardstock and lightly added Orchid Oasis ink with the Blending Brush and die-cut out using Tree Lot Dies.

The sentiment is from Trees for Sale Stamp Set (159785), heat embossed again using White Emboss Powder on Basic Black Cardstock. 

Thank you for visiting my blog today, I would so love hear your thoughts on my project by leaving a comment below. Make sure you pop over to Mikaela Titheridge for lots of inspiration using embossing.

Please email me if you would like a copy of the 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue and the July-Dec 2022 Mini Catalogue, July-August Saleabration Catalogue please contact me here. 

If you live in Australia and don't have a demonstrator, you can purchase any of the Stampin' Up! products by shopping with me at my online store here.

Make sure you follow me on social media via Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Happy Stamping

Vicki Boucher

Creation Station Blog Hop - Texture

Hello and welcome,

Can you believe it we are already into July, the months are flying bye so quickly! Today's project for July 2021 Creation Station blog hop is all about 'Texture' using Stampin' Up! products. We can use Embossing Powder, Embossing Paste and or Embossing Folder. These products are available to purchase in the Stampin' Up! 2021 - 2022 Annual Catalogue and in my online store.

When it comes to creating my projects and using different mediums, I just love to have some fun! I finally purchased the Shimmery White Embossing Paste (I have no idea why it's taken me so long) and it was perfect to go with the new Plenty of Patterns Decorative Masks to create my under the sea birthday card.

Creating with texture is always fun, I've used lots of glitter, sparkle, sequins and gold. I love how it shimmers against the light. I'll show some tips and tricks on how to create this magical card.

I started with a panel of Shimmery White Cardstock, coloured the panel in using the Blending Brushes and Ink in the following Stampin' Up! Colours - Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Magenta Madness, Coastal Cabana and Bermuda Bay.

Using the scalloped Decorative Mask which reminds me of a mermaid, place over the coloured panel and secure the mask with Washi Tape. Run the Versamark Ink Pad over the mask, then sprinkle Heat and Stick Powder and remove carefully. 

Heat set with the Heat Tool and then apply Gold Gilded Leafing by rubbing it onto the card and remove excess leafing with your fingers or a soft brush. Just be careful not to get the leafing go all over the place, so make sure you use only a little at a time.

The Friends Are Like Seashells Bundle page 27 in the Annual Catalogue coordinates with the Seashells 3D Embossing Folder. I've embossed the Seashells using Basic White Cardstock and then die cut using the large die from the Seaside Seashells Dies. 

To create a different look for my under the sea card, I've fussy cut out some of the seashells away from the embossed piece and coloured them in using different coloured Inks with the Blending Brushes. Then I added Clear Wink of Stella all over the seashells.

The two starfish are stamped in Versamark Ink onto Fresh Freesia and Coastal Cabana Cardstock, sprinkled with White Stampin' Powder and heat set with the Heat Tool. 

Before adding the seashells etc... I created the sparkly sandy seabed by mixing the Shimmery White Embossing Paste with a tiny drop of Coastal Cabana Ink, plus a tiny drop of Magenta Madness and Gorgeous Grape Ink. This Embossing Paste takes a lot longer to dry, so I added Sequins for Everything to the Shimmery White Paste.

To finish off the card I stamped the sentiment using Versamark Ink onto Basic Black Cardstock, added White Stampin' Powder and heat set with the Heat Tool. Then fussy cut out the greeting. I added more Wink of Stella and a few of the sequins from the Expressions in Ink Ephemera Pack.

Now it's time to visit the lovely Julie Beltramo to see her amazing creations and visit her blog. I'm looking forward to reading all about her project and I'm sure you will too.

Thank you for visiting my blog today, I would so love hear your thoughts on my project by leaving a comment below.

If you live in Australia, you can purchase any of the Stampin' Up! products by shopping with me at my online store here.

Happy Stamping 

Vicki Boucher

Social Stamping Blog Host - Hearts

Welcome to the latest Social Stamping Blog Host, today we will be sharing our creations with the theme Hearts. Thank you to Kelly Kent for organizing another amazing blog hop with these wonderful women. 

When I think of hearts, I think of all the love we share when making a card to someone and showing them just how much they mean to us. Expect to see lots of love in our creations.

The products for my card that I have used today, some are retiring and some are brand new! I really like how I've put the greys with pinks and white together.

To start off with the tiny stitched hearts, I've mixed Rococo Rose Ink and Frost White Shimmer Paint together on a acrylic block, this gives a really nice pearl look to the coloured ink. I brushed the ink onto a strip of Shimmery White Cardstock and die cut out the stitched hearts. 

The panel for the card is the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper and it's just stunning! I especially like the greys. I ran the DSP through my die cutting machine with the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder. I added a strip of Rococo Rose In Color 6"x 6" gingham DSP (retiring) under the Gray Granite Textured Weave Ribbon (retiring).

The Vellum swirl adds a different shade of grey and layer to the card. I've stamped the large heart image in Rococo Rose and punch it out with the coordinating punch. For the grey heart I've used the DSP and Heat Embossed White Stampin' Emboss Powder and punched out the with the Heart Punch.

I've added a few of the Clear Epoxy Droplets to finish off the card.

Make sure you see everyone’s amazing creations with the Hearts theme in our latest Social Stamping Blog Host.

You can click here to see the list of names or click on the next button below to see Julia Quinn's gorgeous project.  

Thank you for stopping by today!

Until next time, happy stamping

Vicki Boucher