Technique: Stamp-Color-Stamp-Emboss

This was really a fun technique. Unfortunately, I cannot claim this as my original technique.  I noticed it on FB not to long ago and realized the logic behind it. It does solve an embossing problem that many stampers have struggled with – the embossing flaking off when adding color to the design.

Using MISTI: Position Gina K’s Bold and Blooming leaving enough space for the greeting. (To be added later.)

Stamp the images with Memento – Tuxedo Black.

Important: Leave the stamps in position on MISTI. Mark the back of the stamped image for later re-stamping. (I wrote top on the back of mine.)  

Prismacolor Premier:

·         Red Flower – Shaded areas of petals – Raspberry then finish with Crimson Red. Center – Crimson Red.

·         Blue Flower – Shaded areas of petals – Indigo Blue then finish with Periwinkle. Center – Periwinkle.

·         Yellow Flower – Shaded areas of petal –Mineral Orange then finish with Yellowed Orange.

·         Small Purple Flower – Shaded petals with Parma Violet then finish with Lilac.

·         The Leaves – use the darkest shades to start at the flower edges and form a tree like shaded shape going towards the tip (refer to photo) use – Dark Green, Marine Green, Chartreuse, then Yellow Chartreuse.

·         Tendrils – Alternate Peacock Green and Celadon Green.

When finished coloring:  Carefully reposition the stamped image. Before applying the ink, do a dry test – because the stamp is clear, you should be able to see the colored image and the outline of that image. 

Now, re-stamp using the Tuxedo Black. Apply Clear, Fine Embossing Powder.

Greeting: Select and position the greeting for the open center. Again stamp greeting and emboss.

Finish your card in layers to compliment the colors used. 

Wish you a blessed and creative evening!