Using white cardstock measuring 4 x 5.25 inches, we scored it at every 1/2 inch as shown. For our first two cards, we applied ink directly from the inkpad to the scored paper piece, starting with distress pumice stone, then adding distress stormy sky over that.
To emboss with the Cuttlebug, we placed a tan rubber cutting mat on the thickest "A" plate. Then we placed our scored layer face down. On top of that we placed the stencil. Then we added 2 cuttlebug B plates on top. Then we added some paper shims. When at home I use a piece of cardboard Cuttlebug packaging that came with one of my larger embossing folders. You need some some pressure when running the layers through the Cuttlebug, but not too tight to break anything! Just enough pressure to get an impression.
After removing the cardstock we swiped across the paper with more ink. I think for these first 2 cards we used stormy sky distress ink.
For the next two cards, we used distress pumice stone first, then distress worn Jeans before and after using the stencil with the Cuttlebug.
I wanted to try this Fleur de Lis stencil.
Used distress antique linen on the scored paper first. Then added distress scattered straw. Once the stencil was embossed with the Cuttlebug I swiped the paper with distress wild honey.
Here you see we switched gears...we were trying to imitate a beautiful card made by Debbie Cowles on the Gina K Facebook group.
Lynette's card looks much more like Debbie's card! Used one of the stamps in Gina K's Perfect Poinsettia set. Lynette stamped the flower in shaded lilac, but after inking the stamp she spritzed a little water on it before making the impression. She stamped the stem and leaves, from Stampin' Up's Definitely Decorative Tulip set, in SU's certainly celery ink. For the flower center she stamped another flower stamp using distress chipped sapphire ink. She was not quite finished with making this card. The panel is just sitting on top of purple cardstock from her stash.
I had to try something different and did not do so well, especially when I mixed up the greens! I stamped some trailing leaves and individual leaves from Gina K's Sketched Flowers set using Gina's lucky clover and SU's certainly celery. I need to make some large poinsettias to cover up my mistakes! May also try Lynette's water spritzing technique on watercolor paper to get that gorgeous dreamy look that Debbie Cowles created.
Lynette and I had the best time stamping together and just hangin' out for the day. God has blessed me with a dear friend in Lynette! Hope you are able to spend time with dear friends! Thanks for visiting and stay healthy and be safe! Peace and all good.
