Cool Technique: Colored Embossing Powder

While cleaning my craft area, I came across a whole bunch of colored embossing powder. This powder has been in my stash so long I can't even tell the manufacturer. I decided if I don't use, I'm tossing it. So, one last try to see if I could find a use for it. (I will be entering this card in the Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge: Favorite Technique. http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2012/08/challenge-favorite-technique.html)

I used blue embossing powder to stamp this flower image from Stampin' Up onto patterned paper from Lawn Fawn's Bright Side Petite Paper Pack. I carefully colored it with a couple of Copic markers (coloring over colored embossing can ruin your markers if you aren't careful.)

I punched the image with the coordinating punch from Stampin' Up. The center of the flower was stamped on a different colored pattern paper, punched with a 3/4 in. circle punch, popped up with a dimensional and added a blue gem to the center.

I'm so glad I tried this technique. I will definitely try this again. I LOVE the results.  (All the patterned papers are from one of my Simon Says Stamp Monthly Card Kits. I believe it is from Lawn Fawn's Bright Side Petite Paper Pack.)

I'm heading to Kansas City, MO this weekend to take the Intermediate Copic Coloring class. I'm so excited. I'm hoping to learn some new and fun techniques. My plan is to start offering class in my area. I've had a few people ask me for lessonss and up to this point, I didn't feel qualified to teach. Maybe I will feel more confident after the class.

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting,

Dana Desmond

Step Card Merry Crittermas Scene

I cut this card in a "reverse" step, meaning I used the smaller portion to make the step feature, rather than the larger portion, which is common.

The animal images are from Stampin' Up's Crittermas set. Background snowflakes are from Serene Snowflakes by Stampin' Up. The tree is from Studio G and the sentiment is from CTMH.

I used Copic Markers to color all images.

Materials

Stamps: Stampin' Up, Studio G, and CTMH

Cardstock: Stampin' Up

Ink: Versamark, Stampin' Up

Glitter: Stampin' Up

Tools: Copic Markers

Thanks for Stopping by. Happy Crafting!

Dana Desmond