Gathered Leaves Embossing Dies

Our theme for the month is distressing - not emotionally LOL. 

We're talking inking techniques for distressing a project. 

This card was sponged 2 ways: (1) the edges of the card, 

and (2) the surface of the embossed leaf.

The Gathered Leaves die set embosses as well as cuts the shape.

 full product list at the end of this post

If you sponge lightly over the raised areas you get this cool effect.

Do you have any embossing dies?  Give this technique a try. . . . Leave a comment, I'm happy to answer any questions.  Thanks for stopping by and have an INKcredible day.

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Gathered Leaves Dies [150662] - $26.00

Merry Christmas Dies [147912] - $28.00

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131199] - $8.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] - $8.75

Soft Suede Ink' Pad [147115] - $7.50

Stamping Sponges [141337] - $4.00

Come to Gather Leaves

Just a quick post today to show you some of what I've been working on.

These are the leaves from the Gather Together Stamp set and Gathered Leaves Dies

Fall is such a fun time for stamping. I love the color pallette and playing with new techniques for distressing the project.

One common and easy way to give a distressed look is to sponge the edges of the paper. Its simple but very effective.

The coloring here is also very simple. After the leaf was stamped I just did some random watercoloring on top and then diecut.

If you want to keep up with my daily stamping then be sure to check my Facebook Page.  On my stamp days I tend to post all the silly mistakes as well as a few tips and tricks.  Only thefinished projects get posted here.

The product list for this card is below. Leave a comment, I'm happy to answer any questions.  Thanks for stopping by and have an INKcredible day.

If you haven't browsed the Stampin'UP! store I encourage you to spend a little time there. This is a great company with wonderful product. I do receive commission on sales and I appreciate your business - thank-you. My commission is paid by the company, you pay nothing extra when purchasing product through me.

Because I do appreciate your business, you can earn extra rewards when you shop with me
Just be sure to use the Rewards Code for the month (found in the left pane of the blog) when you place your on-line order.

Gather Together Bundle [153036] - $38.50		Gather Together Photopolymer Stamp Set [150589] - $17.00	Gathered Leaves Dies [150662] - $26.00
Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684] - $8.75	5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon [141487] - $7.00	Linen Thread [104199] - $5.00	Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad [147114] - $7.50	Stamping Sponges [141337] - $4.00

Leaf Shaker Card - the October Monthly Craft Kit Project

Sometimes you just like to have someone else do the thinking for you.  I do enjoy the creative aspect of papercrafting, but sometimes I just like to make pretty stuff and I don't want to have to think too hard. That's part of why I like getting Stampin'UP!'s monthly craft kit.

Each month its a surprise: We never know ahead of time what the project will be - sometimes its cards and sometimes its some other paper project. But its always something fun, and how cool is this - the October 2016 project was a Shaker Card!  

Click here to read more about 

the monthly craft kit and see videos of past month projects

There's 2 Key things to making a Shaker Card

1. You can use any shape hole . . . this card uses a leaf shape,
   but you need the acetate window sheet to cover the hole and to see through
2. You can fill the shaker space with any small item . . . this card uses sequins,
   but you need an adhesive with some dimension so they have room to move around
   Stampin'UP!'s Adhesive strips are designed for making Shaker Cards.

Watch this video 
to see how to make a Shaker Card

Here are examples of other Shaker cards I've posted previously.  

Click each picture to see the card in its original post.

     

Butterfly Card     Punched Star Card     Award Ribbon Shaker Card   Shaker with stamped image

Stampin'UP! calls these Monthly Craft Kits: Paper Pumpkins. They come in a plain orange box and you turn them into something fabulous.  This is the best of all subscription services

1. Shipping is included in the $20 a month price
2. All the supplies are included: paper, stamps, ink, ribbon etc. -  all you need is adhesive
3. There's no long term commitment - try it a few months and see what you think.

Click Here to Sign-Up for the Monthly Kits

Thanks for Stopping by: Take a minute and browse previous posts. If you see anything you like I'm happy to help you get the product or just to consult and explain further how the project was made . . . its all about having fun with our hobby.