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This technique is one I developed for my presentation at the Stampin' Up! convention this year. Lookie:
Ingredients: Stamps - Greenhouse Garden, Tagtastic, Mesh; Paper - Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White; Ink - Pool Party, Island Indigo, Wisteria Wonder, COncord Crush, Blushing Bride, Lucky Limeade; Other - Stripes Textured Impressions folder, Large Oval punch, 1/4" white grosgrain ribbon, white gel pen, sponge wedges, In Color Designer Printed brads, Concord Crush marker
GOJUS!!! (YILM!!! Which means "Yes I Love Myself", if you are new here!) Look at the background! It's fun and easy! I am a stampin' jeenyus, OH YES! (YILM!) ANYWAY...
To do this technique you need an embossing folder with an allover design that covers the whole folder and has broader areas to the design. Folders in the current Stampin' Up! catalog that would work well with this technique would be the Stripes folder (such as in this sample), Houndstooth, Finial Press, and Vintage Wallpaper, but you could also use a folder from other companies! I won't mind...much. Okay, okay, I am kidding!
The other thing you need is a background stamp with an all over smallish design. I used Mesh, which is a new stamp in this year's catalog, but you can use whatever you have!
And now the tutorial:
Double-Up Tutorial
What you need:
- Cardstock
- Embossing Folder
- Background Stamp
- Ink Pad
- Big Shot or other die-cutting or embossing system
Step 1 - Put the cardstock in the embossing folder.
Step 2 - Run the folder through your Big Shot.
Ooooh, pretty!
Step 3 - Lay your background stamp face up and ink 'er up!
Step 4 - Carefully lay the embossed cardstock face down on top of the inked background stamp.
Step 5 - Use your finger to make sure the cardstock and the stamp make contact. With the Stripes folder, I simply pulled my finger down each stripe. Be careful to only do this with the areas that are raised on the front of the cardstock.
Voila! Now trim it up and put it on a card! Then post it over at Splitcoaststampers with the code DTGDJanTInk.
Thanks for visiting my blog! Hope you come back soon! Ta!
We're doing your gingham at my class this month, but I forgot this one (Embarrassing!) This will be next month. TSMFS!
Posted by: rhondag | July 31, 2011 at 11:04 PM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Toni K | August 01, 2011 at 10:20 PM
WAY COOL!!!!
Posted by: Mary | August 02, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Oh yes you are a stampin jeenyus!!!!!
Love this technique and can't wait to try it too!
Posted by: Sue Deane | August 02, 2011 at 08:02 PM
Gaaahhh! Now I have to add the net background stamp to my next order, you enabler, you!
Posted by: Cindy E. | August 04, 2011 at 05:03 PM
This is over the top Clever! One of those "wish I'd thought of that!" things. Thanks for sharing it. Can't wait to try it out.
Posted by: mel mccarthy | August 06, 2011 at 03:05 AM
so cool and clever as usual. you are the greatest... Andrea from Australia
Posted by: Andrea | August 09, 2011 at 02:14 AM
Wow! Amazing! You're not the only one who thinks you're AWESOME!!! :)
Posted by: ErikaC | August 09, 2011 at 09:45 PM
Wow!!! that's beautiful Jan really amazing!!Wished i could have seen you show this at convention!!
Vicky
Posted by: vicky | August 11, 2011 at 12:21 AM