The EMBOSS RESIST TECHNIQUE leaves such a stunning impression. In today’s TEACH ME THAT, I am going to show you step-by-step how it’s done.
Notice how the white embossed image ‘resisted’ the ink? Very pretty!
I love this technique and the new glossy cardstock makes is really shine! Are you ready to learn how? Here we go!
EMBOSS RESIST TECHNIQUE
- This technique is designed to leave the stamped image white while adding color to the background. The stamped image will “resist” the ink (thus the name).
- Emboss Resist works best on Glossy White Cardstock because of the shine but you can also create it with Whisper White cardstock as well.
- Give your cardstock a nice rub down with your Embossing Buddy.
- Stamp your image in VersaMark ink and quickly sprinkle with white embossing powder.
- Tap off the excess embossing powder and heat set this image.
- Because of the glossy cardstock and the quick drying time, you will have better results if you heat emboss right away rather than do all the stamping and emboss at the end.
- Heat set your image with a heat gun until the embossing powder has all melted.
- Now that your cardstock is embossed, it’s time for some magic. Using a sponge dauber and your favorite color ink (I’m using Lemon Lime Twist), start by swirling the ink VERY lightly on your cardstock and over the embossed image.
- Press harder on the sponge dauber to achieve a deeper color but always start softly. Remember, you can always add more ink but you can’t take it away. Start softly and gently.
- With a paper towel or tissue, gently buff the glossy cardstock and embossed image to a shine.
Now you’re ready to create a card using the technique? Here are the measurements for my card but get creative with your project:
- Basic Black – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, score and fold at 4 ¼”
- Glossy White – 5” x 3 ¾”
- White Cardstock (inside) – 4” x 5 ¼
- Lemon Lime Twist – 4” x 5 ¼”
Want to create my card using the Emboss Resist technique? Just click a pic to order!
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Well my friends, I hope that you learned something new today and you are excited to try this new technique. It really is a beautiful technique so grab your stamps, ink and paper and give it a try. If you don’t have the new Glossy cardstock yet, try it on Whisper White cardstock. I know you will enjoy the final product!
Hope your Thursday is an amazing one! Take some time for YOU today because you are AWESOME!!! Smooches my fiends! See ya tomorrow!
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I left this comment for you before. I have a notebook containing a copy of each of my Stampin’Up! stamp set covers in alphabetical order. I add a “D” for dies and/or a “P” for punch where appropriate. When I’m looking for a particular stamp such as “congrats” or “congratulations”, I can easily thumb through the stamp sets and find just what I like for a particular project. This is much quicker than looking at the narrow sides of all my plastic stamp set holders. Besides, my eyes aren’t as young as they used to be. I find this notebook so very helpful! Pat Brasch, Eugene, OR
Thanks for showing the technique! Great! Also, first thing I noticed was the blog make-over! I like it! Thanks for sharing!
I really love bright, vivid colors and your card is just lovely eye candy!!! Thank you for this technique… I can’t wait to try it!
I just can’t get enough of that great lemon lime color! Thanks Connie!