This pretty hydrangea rubber stamp image is part of "Because I Care," one of the most coveted Stampin' Up! hostess rewards sets. It's stunning when embossed in gold.
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I varied the this week's Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge (MOJO192) a bit. Remember that having a sketch is a real time saver. However, you can always add your own creative spin.
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There's something so classy about layering White on White or Vanilla on Vanilla. I used Very Vanilla on the focal point (including the mat below) for a faux dry embossed look. - Allow your heat tool to warm up for about 5 seconds before applying heat to your image. That way the heat will start to melt the powder vs. blowing a few flecks around (that melt in annoying places) because the air is still cool. An Embossing Buddy helps, too.
- A single gold brad defines the corner.
- Swap the sentiment for a bridal message. I think the formal look of this card would be appropriate for a wedding, too.
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Stamp Sets: Because I Care (Hostess Level 1: W118384, C120118)
Paper: Very Vanilla (101650), Brushed Gold (102935)
Ink: VersaMark (102283)
Cool Tools: Eyelet Border Punch (119853), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), 1 3/4" x 7/8" Oval Punch (119855), Stampin' Up! Heat Tool (100005), Embossing Buddy (103083), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (120175)
The Perfect Touch: Gold Embossing Powder (109129), Very Vanilla 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon (109071), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
I love it! I love it! I love it!
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Love the elegance of this, Mary! Enjoy your trip!
Mary, this is so elegant – love the gold embossing!
Mary; You are so right about this being a coveted stampset. It is so versatile and you always do such nice work!! Thank you for sharing these lovely sample ideas!!
Absolutely the height of elegance, Mary. I ADORE heat embossing – it’s what converted me from a scrapbooker to a stamper, in fact. Thanks for the tip about letting the heat gun warm up first; I’ve never heard that one before! Will definitely be employing it in the near future.
Wow! Stunning is right! Classy and elegant!
Such an elegant card, Mary! Love the gold embossing!
BEAUTIFUL! Gold is certainly striking! Used this set lots and am using it today!
Gorgeous is every way!
Beautiful and elegant card. I love that stamp set.
Ter š
I love the gold embossing of this image! What an elegant and classy card!
What beautiful,elegant card. I never would have thought to emboss the hydrangea in gold, but it really works!
Absolutely stunning, Mary! Love the gold embossing technique.
Good morning, Mary: What a beautiful card!! So elegant, classy, stunning. I think it will be totally appropriate for a wedding or, if you change the embossing powder to silver, you have a gorgeous card for a 25th. Aniversary.
Enjoy your trip and bring back lots of pictures. I hope you see a Bald Eagle in the wild, flying or perched on a tree branch. I’ve never seen one like that except on pictures and (sadly) in a zoo.
Maria.