Hi Everyone it's time for October CAS Christmas Card Challenge, and this month Marcia is asking us to use some Red and Gray on our cards.
Darnell is our Guest Designer for this month, so please stop by and take a look at her wonderful card.
I Played with one of the Simon Hurley stamping foams and my Sizzix 3D Poinsettia Embossing folder to create the image. Jennifer McGuire has created a video on how to use the foam with Stamps, Stencils and Embossing folders. It was fun to use them as stamps in a slightly different way.
I used the negative side of the embossing folder and pushed the heated foam in to create raised stamp and then inked it with distress inks.
I love the delicate outline it gave me and will be using it on a few of my other Embossing folders.
Card Recipe
Stamps: Sentiment (Can't remember)
Paper: 110lb white, Gray
Ink: Ranger Distress inks
Accessories: Sizzix Embossing Folder, Simon Hurley Stamping Foam
Techniques: Stamping Foam
22 comments:
Very cool, Christine! I have seen that foam being used and now there is one more way to use those EF that we own. This is amazing and I too love the image you were able to stamp!
I just bought this EF and I can't wait to try this technique using it...Thank you so much for the link to Jen's video. Beautiful Christmas card, Christine ~ xx
Beautiful Christmas card! I always hear about something new when I visit your blog!
This turned out FABULOUS Christine! I saw Gina K do a video using the foam blocks, but didn't realize Jennifer had done one too, so I will definitely have to check that out! I love the embossing folder you used and it worked so beautifully for the gray and red color theme! Lovely, lovely card. Hugs. :0)
What a wonderful idea to create a stamp from this foam using your beautiful 3D poinsettia EF Christine, and it has worked brilliantly. I love that bright red sentiment too. x
Very creative card so full of crafty colours, love the whole concept and design. xxx
Wow! I'm impressed, Christine (no pun intended)! What an awesome way to get more from your embossing folder!
I love your card, Christine. These winter flowers in this color version look stunning. Breaking the gray with red looks so elegant. What an amazing inspiration!
hugs,
BożenA
LOVE your design Christine. The foam worked perfectly with the Embossing Folder. I love the gray poinsettia's with the bright red sentiment. xx
Your poinsettia card is so pretty, Christine! Wonderful imprint of the foam stamp! The tilted panel adds movement and I love it!
Nancy was telling me about the stamping foam a few weeks ago, and I was very interested in it. Now you tipped me over to purchase it. ;-)
Hideko xx
Gorgeous card! You got such a soft and beautiful impression with the foam. Another great way to use an EF.
I’ve seen this foam, but haven’t watched JM’s video yet.
Beautifully done - wonderful use of the red and grey, and great technique with the foam.
This is SO different and love the idea of making our own stamps. Thanks for introducing this to this wonderful product. So glad I checked in today!
Well, first of all, your card is absolutely beautiful! Such a lovely, soft image you achieved. Second, an interesting technique. I watched a bit of the video, but will need to watch a little more. Thank you, Christine!
I love this soft look and what a cool way to get extra stamps. I have seen some videos on it but haven't invested in the foam. I might have to change that though as it looks so good. The grey and red are great too, must try and find time to have a go. Thanks for the ideas xx
What an artsy and unique effect on your stunner of a card Christine x.
Beautiful card Christine, I've not heard of the technique so TFS the video link, must check it out as the effect looks amazing, love the flower in the grey with the pop of red in the sentiment, Cathy x
what a great result from this interesting technique Christine! the poinsettia looks so pretty in the gray on your angled panel with the bright red sentiment. Welcome home from your trip, hope the traveling to and from weren't too stressful! xx
What a gorgeous card! So pretty... I haven't seen this done before so I will have to check it out. TFS
Such a beautiful poinsettia, Christina - just love it in grey with the red sentiment!!
Love how you angled the panel and that stencil is fabulous! Great color combo and card. Hugz
What a neat technique & beautifully artistic card!
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