Technique: Emboss Resist with Bubble Wrap

 Many Stampin' Up! retired products are going to be missed, like the color Rich Razzleberry, And this card is a great example of how gorgeous Rich Razzleberry is with gold

I had a lot of fun with the background for this card by using bubble wrap and versamark ink to create an emboss resist effect. 

Everyone has gotten some bubble wrap packaging material in the mail, right? Next time - save a piece and add this new "tool" to your stash.

I love the way this technique came out. Here's how I did it:

1. Cut Basic White cardstock to 4 1/2" x 3 1/4".

2. Use bubble wrap like a stamp and place Versamark dots at random over the white cardstock.

3. Heat emboss the stamped piece with White Embossing Powder.

4. Use a Blending Brush and Rich Razzleberry ink to blend ink over the top of the embossed images. This will bring out the white dots. Continue to add ink with the blending brush until you have the depth of color you like.

5. Use a tissue or paper towel to wipe off the excess ink. This will make the white dots more distinctive.

6. Use Stampin' Seal to attach the stamped piece to the card base of Rich Razzleberry cardstock which is 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" folded in half.

7. Cut 3 butterflies out of Gold Foil with the Brilliant Wings dies and use glue to attach them to the left side of the card.

8. Stamp the greeting from the Stepping Stones stamp set in Versamark ink on a rectangle of Basic White cardstock that is 2 3/4" x 1 3/4". 

9. Heat emboss the greeting with White Embossing powder and use the Blending Brush to cover the stamped image with Rich Razzleberry ink (same as step 4).

10. Use Stampin' Seal to attach the greeting to a piece of cardstock that is 2 7/8" x 1 7/8". 

11. Use Stampin' Dimensionals to attach the greeting to card front.

12. Finish the inside of the card with a piece of Basic White cardstock that is 4' x 5 14" and decorated with a few more gold butterflies.

You can add your favorite gems for a bit of a step up - If you want to try it your self, you can download the tutorial. 

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Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Blueberry Bushel, Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, Lemon Lime Twist, Lemon Lolly, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight and Pretty Peacock

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