Showing posts with label Toilet Paper Embossing Technique. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Toilet Paper Embossing Technique. Show all posts

Friday, April 14, 2023

MORE BUTTERFLY BRILLIANCE AND TOILET PAPER

A couple of weeks ago on Connect to Create I shared a Technique that Embossed Toilet Paper.  I had never done this technique before making that video and had so much fun practicing that I got a little carried away.

As a result, I have many leftover toilet paper embossed backgrounds, so I thought I would try to use one of them today.


While practicing the technique, I used the two Elegant Eucalyptus embossing folders, and this is one of them.  After I glued a section of the embossed TP to a die cut circle, I trimmed the toilet paper around the circle. I then made a scalloped frame from Soft Succulent cardstock using the Layering Circle Dies and adhered it with liquid adhesive to the top of the TP.

These Layering Circle Dies are also on the Last Chance List, and I am so sad to see them go!  They have been one of my go-to products for years!


The butterfly from Butterfly Brilliance Stamp Set was stamped with Black Memento ink on Basic White cardstock and then colored with Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends.

To decorate the front of the Soft Succulent card base, I used some 2021 - 2023 In-Color Designer Series Paper that I had in my stash.  We are also saying goodbye to the 21-22 In-Colors -- except for Fresh Freesia which is joining the Subtles Color Family as a permanent member.


It is always sad to say goodbye to some of our favorite products, but it is also exciting to see what new things we are going to be able to play with.

The sentiment on today's card is from the Flowering Tulips stamp set, another set on the Last Chance List.  I chose it because of its versatility and the fact that it fit perfectly in the circle that I wanted to use.  I liked how the two circles, and the butterfly completed my design triangle.  

But I sort of felt like my butterfly needed a little something to draw the eye to him.  The two "tails" of Pale Papaya Faux Velvet Trim seemed to help do that.  What do you think?


For the inside of the card, I stamped one of the other butterflies on the Butterfly Brilliance stamp and also colored him with Pale Papaya ink.


The single Butterfly Brilliance Stamp is comprised of 6 different butterflies in assorted sizes.  The Brilliant Wings Dies includes one die that will cut out all 6 of the butterflies at once, as well as several individual dies that die-cut more detailed butterflies.  Click on the image in the Product List below to see more information on the Butterfly Brilliance stamp set and coordinating Brilliant Wings dies.

If you missed the Toilet Paper Embossing Technique on Connect to Create, you can watch the replay below.


Use this link for a free tutorial with all the cutting dimensions and step-by-step directions for today's card.


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Thursday, March 30, 2023

BUNNY FRIENDS

This post shares a card that I made for today's Connect to Create Video.  The featured technique for our Connect to Create video today was Toilet Paper Embossing.  Yes, you read that correctly.  The white background for the card is made with toilet paper.


These two little bunny friends are named Cloe and Max.  Cloe is wearing her Easter Flowers and Max has an egg to give her.  I'm not sure if it is a chocolate egg, but personally I'm hoping for chocolate!

Their friend Sweety is watching them from above.  I think she is hoping it's chocolate, too!

This was a fun card to make, and honestly the easiest part of it was making the Toilet Paper Background.  I used the Cane Weave 3D EF as I thought it was appropriate at this time when we are thinking about the goodies to fill Easter Baskets.

If you missed the LIVE version of the Connect to Create video, don't worry, you can always watch the replay.




Cloe is a Smokey Slate bunny, and Max is Crumb Cake bunny.  They may not look exactly alike, but they are best friends.


Their Basket Weave Toilet Paper background was framed using a Deckled Rectangle Crumb Cake die cut.  Creating a frame to cover the edges of the toilet paper is a simple way to finish off the edges of these toilet paper backgrounds.  You can also wrap the edges over a cardstock backing.  Watch the video for more Toilet Paper background ideas.


The grass was made by stamping a strip of Soft Sea Foam cardstock with two rows of grass and then fussy cutting the top edge.  I'll admit this was a bit "fussy", but after I added a little more Soft Sea Foam ink to the top edge of the grass with a sponge dauber and then "fluffed" it up a bit, I thought it was worth the effort.  This Easter card is on its way to a special friend.


After all the fussy cutting on the card front, I decided to keep the inside extremely clean and simple.  I just matted the Basic White on Crumb cake and stamped Happy Easter.  I have plenty of room to include a little note to my friend.


I hope you will watch the Connect to Create video to learn more about the Toilet Paper background.  What fun it is to use this common household product to make a card!  I hope you will give it a try.

If you are not familiar with Connect to Create, it is a collaboration between myself and my good friend and fellow demonstrator, Kathi Ondus from Simply Kards by Kathi.  We take turns each Thursday at 10 AM to bring you a short video showing a new (or an old favorite) technique.  You can see the complete Connect to Create playlist on my Fairless Stampin' Flair YouTube Channel.

If you would like detailed instructions on how to make today's card, a FREE TUTORIAL is available for download at this link.

A list of the products used on the card is shown below.


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