Delicate Forest Bundle - so beautiful and has the option of being simple or as complex as you wish. I decided for my last class to use this bundle in different ways. This stamp set and dies will continue into the next catalogue, but not as a bundle, so if you want to save 10% on your purchase, now is a good time to order
The simple way was to case the catalogue (a wonderful help if you are stuck for ideas) and add a little touch of texture by running the stamped section through the Stampin' Up! Cut & Emboss Machine. Any texture can be used and I have a couple of "go to" folders that simple add texture and not so much pattern.
HINT: It's always a good idea to cut your paper to the correct size before embossing it as it is more difficult to cut sharp cutting lines when the paper is textured.
I chose some coordinating patterned paper which I mainly chose because of the colour. In this case the beautiful colour from the SUBTLES RANGE - Lost Lagoon.
I teamed it up with Lost Lagoon ink and Fresh Freesia Ink. The Fresh Freesia ink was stamped off to give a lighter colour and the Lost Lagoon was stamped at full strength to provide good coverage when overlapping. It was then just a simple step to adhere the pieces on the base card using Multipurpose glue. You can choose any colour combination that you love, and remember all of the colours from Stampin'Up! coordinate beautifully with the 6 x 6 inch Designer Series Paper Assortments from all the colour families.
The greeting brought in another technique for the class - that of heat embossing. It is a while since we've done that in class and I always like to refresh memories of the techniques available. Because we embossed in White on Lost Lagoon card stock it was important to remember to use the Embossing Buddy to eliminate any little white specs on the background.
The finished card:
Until next time,
Happy stamping
Ann Craig
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