Just Believe for Stamping 411

Hi Everyone.  Happy Wednesday.

I really enjoyed trying out some new techniques in my stamping space this weekend.  I saw this very versatile sketch from the very talented Stamping 411 team and decided it was the perfect sketch to try some emboss resit on watercolor paper.

As part of my on-going New Year resolutions, I pulled out a stamp set that I use so rarely, along with a piece of SU watercolor paper and some colors I rarely use!  I stamped the image three times using Versamark.  Each time I placed the image at a slightly different height to give more interest.  I then wet embossed the image using white embossing powder.

To color the background you can use your inks and daubers or water color crayons/pencils.  Once you have colored the background, take a slightly damp cloth and rub over the embossed areas to take off any color.  It's really easy to do and I think looks great.

I then took my Wonderfully Worn background stamp and stamped on the base card layer to add a little interest.  To tie in the mat layer, I stamped the sentiments onto More Mustard card stock as well.  The "Tiny Tags" sentiments are perfect for this layout as they do not detract from the focal image.  A Brights Button and some twine (colored with Pacific Point marker) was all that I needed to finish off the bow and sentiment.

As a final touch, I got out my Vanilla Smooch Spritz and gave a gentle spritzing to the entire focal image.  This gives it just a little touch of shimmer when you move it in the light.

Here's a closeup of the embossed flowers on the watercolor paper.  The watercolor paper really does give a fabulous texture to the image.  You can also see just a little bit of the spritzing.

I know the operators would love it if you popped along and played with them using this great sketch.  All you need to do is click on this link.

On a personal note:

Tomorrow it is back to work!  So no more lazing around making cards, reading books and watching movies.  Oh, well.  It was great whilst it lasted 🙂

Lou has been very busy in his "crafting space"!  Well, the garage that is!  He has braved the cold garage for a couple of days to make some goodies for me.  He made me a bow maker and a storage container (that swivels if you don't mind) for my non-SU inks.  Way to go, Lou!!!!!  He's done a great job, too.  Mind you, it did mean multiple trips to Home Depot to buy things.  I did remind him that he never seemed to have the right tools when he makes something.  He reminded me that I never seem to have the right stamp or tools when I am stamping, too.  Ah.  touche!   And I shouldn't mind if he goes and buys goodies at the hardware store if they are for my benefit, now should I?

As always thank you so much for spending time in my little area of the stamping blogosphere.   Warm hugs and prayers for those who need a little lift tonight.

Hugs

Jaydee

Supplies – all SU unless otherwise noted:

• Card stock:  Island Indigo, More Mustard
• Specialty Paper:  Watercolor paper
• Accessories:  Brights Buttons, Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon, White baker's twine, Smooch Spritz
  
• Stamps:  Wonderfully Worn, Tiny Tags, Just Believe