Technique – Page 5 – Vicky Wright

Scrap Cardstock…

Published on January 20, 2010June 9, 2014 by Vicky WrightLeave a comment

Hello Fellow Stampers,

I thought I would post a little ditty in ref to our bits & pieces of left over cardstock.

I’ve decided to do a little project with my left over “stuff”, but more of that later.

Sample 1

Sample 2

Supplies –

Stamp Set – Eastern Blooms, Great Friend

Ink – Not Quite Navy

Card Stock – Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Really Rust, Very Vanilla

Accessories – Anywhere Glue Stick, Heat Tool, Stampin Emboss Powder – White

How easy is this! Doesn’t matter what size the little cards are, they always come up great! In fact, the more varied the sizes, the better I like them!

No Very Vanilla Cardstock has been hurt in this project, only the coloured Cardstock – Earth Elements – and they were from my scraps.

I then used the Embossing Technique for the front. Doesn’t require anything else.

Find this Technique Here

I like to make a fresh batch – sounds like cooking. Opps, I forgot, I don’t cook – of small gift cards every 2/3 weeks which I give to my customers along with their orders. I try to cater for their tastes in colours, etc as not everyone likes the same thing!

Not only that, I am totally out of my comfort zone by using the “Earth Elements” but I love the way they have come out!

One more thing, Stampin’ Emboss Powder would have to be the greatest powder I have ever used! It is so fine & always comes out so lovely! I love watching the heat changing the texture!

Tip – As long as I am able to punch the smallest circle from cardstock/DSP, I NEVER toss any of it out.

Make sure you check back in a couple of days to view my little/big project!

Until tmw, have a great night

Vicky

Technique…

Published on January 12, 2010June 9, 2014 by Vicky WrightLeave a comment

Tomorrow’s post today….

Crayon Resist

Supplies –

Stamp Set – In Full Bloom – Retired, Sincere Saluations

Cardstock – Basic Black, Only Orange, Glossy White

Ink – Olive Green, Basic Black, Only Orange

Accessories – Snail Adhesive, Ribbon – Gingham – Black, Watercolour Wonder Crayons

For those that have not tried it, have a go! You will find this technique fun & be surprised at the outcome each time you make a card

In fact, I will be making another card for next month as it is when the new class begins – “Monthly Techniques” – more information to follow

Instructions –

1. Stamp image/s onto glossy cardstock using Basic Black or Stazon stamp pad

2. Allow to dry

3. Using a white or light coloured Wax crayon, colour in or highlight any areas you wish to remain white

4. Sponge or brayer ink over the stamped images, using multiple or single colours. You may also like to use a Spectrum ink pad

5. Once dry – only takes a couple of minutes – using a tissue, buff off

Enjoy your day

Vicky

Heat Embossing…

Published on December 30, 2009 by Vicky WrightLeave a comment

Please find below a very easy simple Tutorial.

Heat Embossing

Instructions –
1. Place your card stock in a Powder Pal Tray or over a large piece of scrap paper
2. Rub the Embossing Buddy across the card that you are going to emboss – this keeps the powder from sticking anywhere but on the ink
3. Stamp the image with Craft, Versamark or Embossing Ink
4. Pour powder onto the inked image, ensuring the image is coated completely
5. Shake off or brush off excess powder into the tray & funnel excess back into the container
6. Heat the stamped image only, until such time as the powder changes to a shinny liquid and rises
7. Allow embossed image to cool

I will post a couple of photos tmw stepping you through it. In the meantime if you have any queries or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Give it a go! You will be very happy with how easy it is & what the end result will look like.

Vicky

Shopping ….

Published on November 22, 2009June 9, 2014 by Vicky Wright1 Comment

I’ve had notebooks sitting in my box of “stuff” for quiet sometime, just waiting patiently to be decorated or something…. to them. Well today was the day!

With the rose, I have stamped it 3 times onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock. Using the Aqua Painter, I then picked up bits of colour from Ruby Red and painted the rose. I then cut 2 of the stamped images where I thought would best suit the flower. I used dimensionals to create the layers. I may even add a little Dazzling Diamonds for a bit more of a lift!

On the inside, I’ve covered the top of the notebook with cardstock & DSP. I’ve randomly stamped 3 images on the pages, using the different flowers & the colours from the front. I decided not to add any flower on the left side, but instead added a small pocket – Blue Check – which you are able to include your receipts etc. In the next couple of days, I will do a Tutorial for the cover & instructions relating to the technique I’ve used.