Vintage Vogue Embossing Tutorial

Today's card is a CASE from this card done by Susan Farrant.  I fell in love with it as soon as I laid eyes on it and knew I had to do one of my own.  I created this card for a swap I was participating in.  The theme was Occasions and Sale-A-Bration mini catalogs so it fit perfectly!  I am doing a tutorial on it as I just love the techniques used here and wanted everyone to be able to successfully recreate this beautiful card!

Let's Get Started!  Here is the card we are making.

First, cut all the pieces needed.  I am over organized and I like to do all the cutting at once so I can move the cutting system away and focus on the art.  The Night of Navy is cut as a traditional card.  The Whisper White is cut at 4x5-1/4.

Rub an Embossing Buddy over the Whisper White Cardstock.  This will help ensure only what you want to stick actually sticks to your card.

Then stamp the flower onto the Whisper White cardstock using Whisper White Craft Ink.  It is hard to see now but give me time...

Shake Clear Embossing Powder over the flower tapping off the extras and then heat set the image.

Using a Sponge Dauber and Night of Navy Ink, Sponge over the flower to highlight it.  When finished, use a tissue to wipe off excess ink from the embossed image.  The Embossing with resist the ink.

Stamp the vine in Night of Navy and then onto the card overlapping the flower some.  Again, use a tissue to rub off excess ink from the embossing.

Finish off the Whisper White Cardstock by stamping a saying in Night of Navy along the bottom edge of the card and tying some ribbon along the edge.

Glue the Whisper White onto the Night of Navy card base.

Doesn't it look beautiful!  As an added touch I put Whisper White on the inside of the card (as it is hard to write on Night of Navy) and stamped a cute little flower in the bottom corner.  I love the added touches.

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Vintage Vogue
Card Stock - Night of Navy, Whisper White
Ink - Craft White, Night of Navy
Accessories -1/4" Night of Navy Grosgrain Ribbon, Clear Blocks, Embossing Buddy, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Powder Pal, Sponge Dauber

Swaps to Show

I had a wonderful Demonstrator meeting last night and I wanted to show you the great swaps I got to take home with me!  Our theme was Occasions and Sale-A-Bration Mini Catalog products.  These ladies are Talented!  Visit me tomorrow to see a tutoral on the card I swapped.

Created my Anne Marie. 

Created by Marcy Walsh

Created by Barbara Pelak

Created by Lynn Corr

Created by Lisa Reber

Created by Jennifer

Non-Standard Valentine Card

Here is a non-standard Valentine's Card.  I was working with my new set With All My Heart for the current Occasions Mini Catalog and realize that all my cards were with Real Red and Pretty In Pink.  So I visited the new Demonstrator Stampin' Community and found a card that used Bashful Blue and Chocolate Chip.  I fell in love and adapted it to make this one.  Sorry for the glare, I had put it in a cello bag then realized I didnt take a picture! 

Demonstrator Tip.  I love to create 4 or 5 cards made from a stamp set that I am demoing.  I put them in a cello bag with a topper that names the set, tells what page it is on in the catalog, and how much it costs.  On the back I stamp out each of the images that are included in the set.

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - With All My Heart
Card Stock - Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink - Bashful Blue
Accessories - Big Shot, Two Tagz Die, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1/1/2" Circle Punch, Clear Blocks, Scallop Edge Punch, Playground Designer Buttons

I'm not the only one that love Stampin' Up! Deliveries

I just had to share.  My girls are so cute!  Last night I got my toys out of the box and while I played with my toys, my girls played with theirs.

Bagheera

Meeko

Rajah

Toulouse

The name story.  I am a HUGE fan of Disney; therefore, all the girls are named for Disney Characters.
Bagheera - Panther in Jungle Book
Rajah - Jasmine's Tiger in Aladdin
Meeko - Raccoon in Pocahontas (she is a klepto when it comes to food so the name fit)
Toulouse - One of the kittens in Aristocats.

Now you've met my children!  Come back tomorrow for another card post.

In Color Love Bug

I just love the Love Bug set.  I found this cute card on the new Demonstrator Connection website.  This site is similar to facebook but is a community of just Stampin' Up! Demonstrators.  Another great reason to join Stampin' Up!  Dont forget that if you join Stampin' Up! now you can get your Starter Kit for 15% off AND get an extra stamp set from the catalog FREE.  Go to my website now to join.  The password is nicolebstampin.

Sorry for the glare on the picture, I had this card in a plastic bag.  I used the In Color markers to color this little bug.  It is a very simple (not a lot of stuff going on) but I tend to like my cards that way. 

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Love Bug, Short & Sweet
Card Stock - Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Ink - Basic Black; Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry Markers
Accessories - 1/2" Polka-Dot Rich Razzleberry Grosgrain Ribbon, Modern Label Punch

Workshop Pictures

Yesterday I had a wonderful workshop at the home of one of my customers.  I had a GREAT time and I believe everyone that came did as well.  I got to meet many new people and I look forward to seeing them all again.  I wanted to share some pictures with you.  I actually was able to get pictures because I brought along, Fatima, a great girl that will be joining the Stampin' Up! team very soon.  She was a great extra set of hands and remembered to take pictures :)  Thanks Fatima!

Love Bug Sequel

Okay, I know you have seen this one before (to refresh your memory go here).  But I just love it and wanted to show you it colored with the white gel pen how I do it and not how my mother did it.

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Love Bug, Short & Sweet
Card Stock - Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Ink - Basic Black
Accessories -1 3/8" Square Punch, Signo Gel Pen, Scallop Trim Border, 1/2" Pumpkin Pie Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals