Jun 06 2010
Technique Blog Hoppin’ with “Botanicals”
Hello everyone! I’m back from a week of fabulous fellowship & company of treasured friends, plus an amazing experience of working the annual Great American Scrapbook Convention in Arlington, TX. Now it’s time to get my feet back on the ground for some delightful blog hopping with Gina K. Designs! This time, our blog hop will be featuring a variety of techniques, showcasing one of my favorite stamp sets from the recent Gina K. release …. “Botanicals”.
I’ve chosen to use the “Cracked Glass” technique. Honestly, the inspiration for this technique occurred during the recent scrapbook convention, as I witnessed an accident during which someone’s watch crystal was shattered. What did I “see”? Cracked glass … in the literal sense. What else could I do, but get out my UTEE (ultra thick embossing enamel) and start ‘cracking‘!
The ‘Cracked Glass’ technique gives the appearance of a cracked picture frame glass over the chosen image. How? Follow these simple steps and give it a try!
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Stamp image & “finish” or color as desired.
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Completely cover image with Embossing Ink (or Versamark).
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Cover with UTEE or any clear embossing powder. You’ll need a thicker coating than typically used in standard heat embossing, so …
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Heat the UTEE until melted.
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Quickly cover again with another coating of UTEE.
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Heat until melted and smooth.
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I chose to use 3 coatings of UTEE for this project.
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Place your embossed image piece into the freezer for a couple of minutes.
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Remove and gently bend the piece back until the UTEE forms little cracks. Repeat as many times as you like.
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When cracked to your satisifaction, sponge over the cracks with dye ink. (I chose Antique Linen … but experiment with your choice of colors!)
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Use a paper towel to wipe the top of the cracked glass. The cracks will be more noticeable due to the inking, for an aged appearance. This step is optional, if you prefer the clean look of the cracking without added color.
~I’ve added Glimmer Mist to the card and ribbon for a subtle elegance. This ribbon was white, until I sponged it with Mustard Seed ink (to coordinate with the ink on the image). After inking, the ribbon was misted with Glimmer Mist and allowed to quickly dry while hanging beneath the ceiling fan. Once dry, the ribbon was tied around the card, and the tag was added with natural thread.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this project and technique! Thanks oh so much for stopping by today! (Pssssssssssssst! Later in the week, I’ll share pics & stories of the convention!) The rest of the design team have many more ideas to share as well!
Please visit these designer’s blogs for their project using a variety of techniques all made with the Botanicals stamp set:
- Jessica Fick
- Suzanne Dean
- Colleen Schaan
- Bev Gerard ~ You’re here!
- Jennie Harper
- Sharri Seffens
- Donna Baker
- Lee Murphy
- Nina Brackett
- Erika Martin
- Brenda Turner
- Giovana Smith
- Tina Gilliland
- Carla Suto
- Linda Payne
- Kay Simmons
- Vicki Dutcher
- Karen Knegten
Then, for even more samples with the Botanicals stamp set, visit the StampTV gallery here: botanicals. To view more information about the free card kit that is included with the purchase of the Botanicals stamp set, click here. Thanks everyone!
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Card Recipe: STAMPS = “Botanicals” (Gina K. Designs)
PAPERS: Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury Fresh Asparagus, Soft Sand, Tan Leather, White; Basic Grey Cappella
INKS: Ranger Distress Inks = Antique Linen, Forest Moss, Old Paper, Mustard Seed, Embossing Ink; Ranger Archival Jet Black; Copic Marker Y32
ACCESSORIES: Ranger Glossy Accents, Inkssentials Blending Tool, Ranger UTEE, heat tool, Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Four + Classic Ovals, Spellbinders Borderabilities Fleur de Lis Petite, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, adhesive pearls, corner rounder, natural thread, white organdy ribbon
26 responses so far
Gorgeous card, love all the details. I would never think to shimmer my ribbon.
I love this technique and your card is fantastic!
Gorgeous Bev – love the hints you included.
Love the cracked glass and spritzing your ribbon! I guess we crossed each other’s paths at the Arlington show!
What a lovely card, Bev…..enjoyed your technique. I’ve got the set, and have that paper, so I can’t wait to try it!!! Thanks for sharing your idea.
Beautiful card Bev! I love the soft colors and all of the gorgeous details!
Beautiful card Bev! I love the colors and all of the gorgeous details!
Oh that is just beeeeeautiful!!! I see that I MUST get myself some of that glimmer mist!!! LOL And how creative you are to be inspired by a broken watch!!! I love that!!!
Very gorgeous card!!!! I love this technique!!
Thanks so much for sharing!!!
~Ola
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Great technique – definitely one to try out!
Helen x
The cracked glass really adds to the vintage feel of your card. It’s gorgeous, Bev.
I am a big fan of cracked glass and this is just lovely!
Great card – and I haven’t used the technique in ages … gotta pull out my stash of UTE!
Gorgeous card, Bev! Love the cracked glass piece and the papers you used!
Bev, this is adorable and the cracked glass effect certainly adds a lot to the card.
Great job!
Just gorgeous…love it with these silhouette style stamps.
Bev, Gorgeous card! I love the look with the ink over the cracked glass.
Outstanding Bev. Beautiful elegant and such a great vintage feel. Well done!
BEAUTIFUL, Bev. This was the PERFECT design for the cracked-glass technique. TFS.
Oh Bev! LOVE, love, L O V E your card! Those papers and your cracked glass are perfect together! What beautiful eyecandy! Thank so much, my friend!
Oh, I wish I could have been in Arlington you lucky girl! I love your cracked glass image. This is one of my favorite techniques. Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous card Bev! I still have to try this technique one day – thanks for the tips!
LOVE the glimmer mist! your card is a vintage beauty – the small vertical tag is such a great touch for that tiny sentiment but packs a big punch!
Bev thanks for the reminder about this fabulous technique. I love the look.. Your card is GORGEOUS!! (Sorry about whoever broke their watch, though. D’oh.)
Beautiful card – love the colors!!!
This must be my favorite paper line. I’d recognize it anywhere!! BG have done an exquisite job with the Capella papers. Lucky I don’t have them. I wouldn’t dare cut them.
Wonderful card, Bev, and the crackle technique looks so elegant.