Embossing Resist Card (May Class Project)

This is a very simple-to-make card, using a technique called Embossing Resist.  The colors used above are Concord Crush, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, and Poppy Parade -- all 2010-2012 In Colors that are retiring as of the end of May 2012.  The stamp set is Upsy Daisy -- also retiring at the end of May (see below a list of alternate stamp sets that also would work well for this card).
Check out the link to the right to see other items that are retiring.  Many of these items are still available and will be through May 31; some are already gone and will not be replaced.


Materials:
Stamp Set:
* Upsy Daisy* (111710-w; Set of 4; $18.95)

Ink:
* Any color to coordinate with card stock; samples made with 2010-2012 In Colors – Concord Crush, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade ($5.95 ea.; refill ink $2.95 ea.)

Paper:

* Any color card stock to coordinate with ink (8-1/2” x 5-1/2”, folded to make a 5-1/2” x 4-1/4” card; scrap for punch); samples made with 2010-2012 In Colors – Concord Crush, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade (8-1/2” x 11”, 24 sheets, $6.95 ea..- see page 176 of 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog)
* Whisper White card stock (4” x 4”; 3-3/4” x 3-3/4”; scrap for punch and die) (100730, 8-1/2” x 11”, 40 sheets, $8.50 OR 124302, 12” x 12”, 12 sheets, $5.95)

Accessories:
* Brayer (102395, $12.50)
* Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (113439, $99.95)
* Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die (118138, $11.95)
* Heat Tool (100005; $29.95) (retiring end of May 2012; replacement item beginning June 1 is 129053, $29.95).
* Clear Embossing Powder (109130, $4.95)
* Scallop Oval Punch (119856, $16.95)
* Large Oval Punch (119855, $15.95)
* uni-ball® Signo Gel Pen (105021, White, $3.95)
* About 3” of any coordinating ribbon; samples made with ½” Stitched Poly Ribbon 2010-2012 In Colors
(15 yards, $8.95 - See page 194 of 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog)
* SNAIL Adhesive (104332, 472”, $6.95; refill 104331, $4.50)
* Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430, 300 pcs., $3.95)

Instructions:
 
1. Score 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card stock at 4-1/4"; fold away from scoreline to create card.
 
2. Use VersaMark ink to stamp image on 3-3/4" square Whisper White card stock.  Emboss with Clear Embossing Power.  Use Brayer to apply ink over entire piece of card stock.  Be sure to roll in all directions several times to get good coverage.  When dry, adhere to 4" square Whisper White card stock.  Adhere to front of card with Stampin' Dimensionals.
 
3. Cut butterflies from Whisper White card stock with Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die.  Adhere to front of card with Mini Glue Dots.  Use White Gel Pen to draw antennae.
 
4. Fold ribbon in half and adhere to front of card near bottom center with Mini Glue Dot.
 
5. Punch a Scallop Oval from scrap of card stock to coordinate with card. Stamp sentiment on Whisper White card stock; punch with Large Oval Punch; adhere to Scallop Oval.  Adhere Scallop Oval to front of card over ribbon with Mini Glue Dot and Stampin' Dimensionals.
 
Send to a favorite person to brighten his or her day!

Alternate stamp sets that are similar to this design:
* Serene Silhouettes (127322-w, $24.95; 127324-c, $17.95; set of 4)  Available June 1, 2012
* Just Believe (116948-w, $33.95; 120453-c, $25.95; set of 9)
* Summer Silhouettes (126445-w, $24.95; 126447-c, $17.95; set of 9) Available June 1, 2012
 
Cath  ;D