I'm popping by today as part of the Simon Says Stamp December Card Kit Blog Hop!
This month's kit is called Winter Twinkle and I love that it revolves around the theme of heat embossing! Heat embossing was actually part of my very first experience with stamping when my mom and I heat embossed the thank you cards we made for my wedding over 15 years ago!
For today's card I decided to take the heat embossing technique and do two different things with it. First, I simply die cut a bunch of circles and heat embossed them with a couple of layers of the embossing powder. Be sure to let it cool off before you press your embossing ink over it the second time or you could ruin your ink pad. (I may speak from experience). ;) Secondly, I heat embossed the largest circle with 3-4 layers of embossing powder and while the powder was still hot I pressed one of the stamps inked with embossing ink into it for about 10 seconds to create a faux wax seal. If you try this and it doesn't work the first time, just add another layer of powder and heat and it should all melt evenly again before you press you stamp in again. :)
In case you're interested, here are a few other blog posted where I share cards with interesting heat embossed techniques:
In THIS post I share a card where I heat embossed with glitter.
HERE is another card where I used the faux seal technique...and ANOTHER one.
THIS card shows more heat embossed shapes and a multi-colored heat embossed background.
HERE I clear embossed stamped letters on patterned paper and cut them out.
Supplies:
Here is the full list of blog hop participants:
Before you go, I want to mention that Simon Says Stamp is giving away a Simon Says Stamp grab bag loaded with fun products at EVERY stop on the hop! All you have to do is leave a comment by 6 pm EST on Saturday, November 29. Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp Blog Sunday, November 30th.
Before you go, I want to mention that Simon Says Stamp is giving away a Simon Says Stamp grab bag loaded with fun products at EVERY stop on the hop! All you have to do is leave a comment by 6 pm EST on Saturday, November 29. Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp Blog Sunday, November 30th.
This is your final stop on the blog hop!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Sarah
453 comments:
1 – 200 of 453 Newer› Newest»The faux wax seal is amazing! Thanks for sharing :)
I will definitely be using that seal technique, thanks for sharing.
What an awesome technique! Faux seals! Love it!
Lovely card. I like the seal technique.
so fun that you used different embossing techniques!
Another fabulous card with this fun kit. Love the wax seal! So clever!!
Love all of your embossing on this card. It is super dimensional!
Wonderful. Will have to give this a try.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
You did so many wonderful cards!!
Awesome - the embossing rocks!
Beautiful card!
Beautiful card...thanks for all the links to the different techniques.
Love your cards! SSS always packs their kit boxes full of fun goodies!
beautiful card! Thanks for the inspiration!
nice layout!
simple yet stunning,love the stamping
Super cool kit, and awesome card, as well! Thanks for a chance at this giveaway! I have a question, the other day I was embossing using Ranger's white embossing powder on Bazzill cardstock, and when I was done a part of the embossing powder disappeared, and only the colour left by the Versamark was left! Would that be because I over heated it?
Your faux seal technique is looking great, an awesome creation!
Love the techniques! Thanks.
The variety of cards withthis kit blog hop are so beautiful!
Great technique! Thanks so much for sharing!
Your card is a lot of fun so thank you for sharing. I love the nice clean lines on your card. It's whimsical but elegant so thanks :)
Love the seal! Thanks so much for sharing this!
What a cool technique!
Very pretty card!!
Thanks for sharing! Can't wIt to play with this kit!
Great card. Love your technique.
Great card. I love the seal you made and so easy!
I have to try the fake seal thing! Awesome!
Love the card and the kit! Cannot wait for it to arrive.
Very cool seal!!!
Great suggestion!
That's a beautiful card and I love the faux seal technique.
Gorgeous card! Very elegant. Love the seal technique.
So beautiful! I love this technique, and that's for the links to all your past embossing techniques I loved the multi color one!! TFS
Dolly
This is so neat. I really wish I could see this one in person.
What beautiful glitter circles and the seal is like, WOW!
Awesome technique. Beautiful card!!!
Laurie B
I like the style of your card and the embossed circles turned out awesome.
Well done
Such fun to see the graphic design of this card - thanks for sharing.
I love this embossing technique!! You've done a super job with the kit!! :) Thanks for sharing!
I really, really like the simplicity of this card. It will work so well for a male as well. Thanks for sharing your techniques.
Very cool faux seal! Great card!
WoW another great card the possibilities with this awseome cardkit are engles. Great card thanks for sharing.
I dont know how you thought of faux seals using your EP, but I'm glad you did! I'm going to give this a try on my next card. I cant wait for my kit to arrive...I'm so excited.
nicely done!
fabulous!! That technique has been on my "to do" list!!!! Thanks for the inspiration to get er done!
I love the technique, thanks.
The faux was seal is great. Love seeing the various techniques you showed with your cards.
Thanks for sharing all your techniques - even us "not so new" stampers need to review or learn new techniques!
Such a beautiful card and the idea to create a faux wax seal is great. Probably, I would be afraid to ruin my stamp on this way.
Wow! Your card is amazing! Love it :)
wow, this is great
What a great blog hop this was! Great cards!
Gorgeous card!
Love the idea of the faux wax seal!
Love the card. Ok maybe im hungry but the yellow embossed cirlces look like creme brulee. But very good card.
great new idea with the seal
What a cute card. Love the technique where you heat embossed the surface and press the stamp into it.
Super cool with the seal, I must try it out!
Very cool! I totally need to try this!
Very cool card design.
Very unusual. I like it!
So cool! I can't wait to try these techniques!
Great card!
What a cool technique to make a faux seal! Thanks for the idea!
One of the coolest techniques I've seen! Great card!
Awesome technique!
Very cool! I had forgotten about being able to make faux seals. Thanks for sharing!
Fabulous card. Love the stamped embossing medallion!
Love this technique....thanks for sharing.!
Beautiful card.
Very cool technique!
Wow are you talented!
I like that you used a different sentiment from the stamp set than the other hoppers :)
Love your fun design, Sarah! All those embossed circles look so cool!
wonderful card and thanks for the tips
I an so impressed with the your embossing. That seal is lovely.
Your card is truly beautiful! This is the first time I see the faux wak seal trick...love it!
Your faux wax seal is a brand new technique for me, can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing.
Love the idea of using the faux wax seal Sarah and your embossed circles just add the right touch. Thanks for sharing.
I can't wait to try this faux wax idea on my next card.
Gorgeous...love the impression of the sentiment.
Gorgeous card! TFS!
Golly, how I love your extra layers of embossing, Sarah! And pressing your circle stamp into those yummy layers created a gorgeous embellishment! I've got to try this! Love this SSS December Card Kit, too! Thanks!
Love all the embossing techniques, esp. that faux seal! WOW tfs hugs, Kristina
I got out of embossing for past couple of years, but lately with all the ideas and designs I have started using my embossing powders again and have been reminded how much I love it. And same with vellum paper on projects. This card kit is truly one of my favorites.
Very nice card!
Love the embossed circles. They look like gold coins.
very contemporary card, like how used the embossing powder. Thanks for sharing.
LOVE your faux wax seal detailing on your fabulous card!
Another great card using the Dec. Card Kit. Thanks for the inspiration Sarah!
Love the technique you explained. When I first saw your card, I immediately thought, that is cool, how did she do that! I'm going to have to try it myself!
OMG Your card is so outstandingly stunning I love how you used the dies along with your heat embossing what a Fab & Fun card definitely a card that denotes how special the person is who is receiving it. YOU ROCK!!
Love this! The colours are amazing.
Love this card! I love the modern and architectural look in it! Thanks for sharing!
Pretty, pretty! I love this technique.
Gorgeous card Sarah.
Awesome card and techniques, TFS
Fun idea with the seal! The circles look super cute
Pretty card. Fun technique.
Nice card. I will be trying that seal technique. That's
Wow, never seen that double embossing done. I love it...thanks so much for sharing it
Your card is beautiful! Thanks for the links to the other cards too. Lots of inspiration.
Always fabulous learning new techniques - new to me anyway!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Love The card and technique.
Clever, and beautiful!
Beautiful card and fun seal technique!
Kirsten B in MN
Cool technique! Thanks for sharing!
What a cool technique!! I can't wait to give that a try! TFS
like this simple but elegant card.
Love the faux metal detail, I don't do this nearly enough. Thanks for the inspiration!
The seal is a cool technique. Thank you for a chance to win.
Wow!!! I am so impressed with that embossed faux seal!!!! I have to try ot some day!!! So creative!!!
Thanks
Ang
Love your faux seal wax!
Gorgeous! I like the different angles on you card!
Your faux wax seal came out great! I haven't done this technique in quite some time so thanks for posting and reminding us there are many ways to embellish a card with things at hand, instead of buying them.
By the photo of your blog header, I can see you like embossing powders:) I love your project, great layout and color combo! Thanks for sharing!
Love the faux wax seal on your gorgeous design, Sarah! Thanks so much!
Wow, so many things you can do with heat embossing. Thanks for sharing your card. I have always loved that layout :)
Great card, thanks for sharing.
Great idea to use a stamp as a seal, Sarah! I love your embossed circles, too.
I love this card! I love to see what you are making.
Glenda Demorest
glendademorest@hotmail.com
Love the seal you made! Great card!
Great technique!
Love it, love it - great card! I'd forgotten about the faux-seal technique. Thanks for the reminder and for sharing.
Beautiful card and fabulous techniques!
I really like the angled panels - lovely card, Sarah!
Love how you use the products. Beautiful card. Thank you for the inspiration.
Great use of the products, Nice Card. Thanks for sharing.
Such a great hop. I can't wait for my kitto come. I love the faux seal technique, it's one I have'nt used in awhile, but think that I will be using it again soon. Thanks for the inspiration.
Nice design!
Very pretty!
Love the bold and graphic feel to your card...great job!
Loved the technique and your card.
I love the card you made! I really want to try the letter press or stamp press technique but I haven't yet so hopefully soon! Thanks!
Pretty!
Love your card and the way you did your wax seal.
Awesome card with many awesome ideas!! Love the faux wax seal...would have never thought of that in a lifetime..very cool!!
Lovely card
Lovely & Shiny is this Sparkle & Shine card made using the card kit. It's good to know that Simon Says has its own line of embossing powders.
Gorgeous card, Sarah! Wonderful design and your faux wax seal looks fab! Sorry to hear about your ink pad:(
I like how you created that faux seal!
Very unique, love this!
Very dramatic card, Sarah. Love the look of a seal. Haven't tried that yet but I like the idea. Tks.
Beautiful card!!! Lovely idea
I love the look of the wax sealing. Very creative.
Lovely card. Faux wax seal-genius idea!!! Love it! Thanks for the tip. I have learned something new on each blog stop.
I love this wax seal look! Really clever!
I love the Faux seal technique. What an amazing idea. Thank you
Love your unique and clever ideas. Beautiful card
I really need to try that faux metal emboss trick. For some reason I feel really intimidated by that. But I see others do it all the time and it looks so good!
Love the stamping in embossed circle! Thanks for the technique,
What a sweet card. Just love it. I will definitely be trying that Faux seal technique. Just love it. Thank you for sharing you're great ideas.
GORGEOUS!! I have been heat embossing for over 20 years now and have never tried the faux wax seal. After seeing this I think it is time that I give it a go!! Thanks for the inspiration and sharing your card with me!!
What a lovely card!!
Cool idea to create a faux wax seal look...and the rest of your card has a fun retro feel...so cool! I really need to start doing my own heat embossing...;)
Fabulous card,with an amazing ideas!!!
Beautiful card. That faux wax seal is so pretty. I have to try that. I hope you make a video of that technique.
Thanks for the inspiration, I will definitely try this!
Beautiful cards..Thank-you!
I love the way you stamped into the wet embossing to make it look like a seal! Very clever.
beautiful cards, love the way you used the butterfly
Love it.
Very cool card design! This looks like an awesome new kit!
Great layout of the card!
I just love that slate cardstock - great card!
Lovely card!
So unique...all inspired..kit is awesome
Sarah~ ooooh! What an awesome look the faux seal gives to your card! Love it : ) Thanks for sharing the info on the different techniques you've done and the chance to win such a fab prize!
I love the faux seal technique! It's so cool!
Love the embossed circles :)
Awesome card. Love the faux seal design idea. Thanks for sharing.
I just placed an order for the stamp kits. Can't wait to start receiving them.
I love playing with EP. Thank you for another fun way to use it.
Great cards. Love the butterfly!
I love that angle on the card. Makes it interesting
The faux seals really POP!!
This technique is great. Like the usefulness of it. thanks for the idea.
That was a unique card, and I like the ways you used the embosser. I need to see more examples like this so I become more experienced in embossing. Thanks!
Wonderful card! I love the faux seal look. Very clever!!!
don't tell but this is my favorite card - love the CAS design & look~
beautiful embossing technique - awesome card!
very different card from the others.l thank you
This is a cool card thank you for sharing.
Love the faux wax seal, great card!
Awesome card! A very unique look. I'm definitely going to try that wax seal technique. Thanks for sharing.
Great card!! The wax seal is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
The faux seal is gorgeous and really makes the card pop!
Great idea, love the 'seal'. Embossing is so much fun!
I'd forgotten all about the faux seal technique, which I've used and like. Yours came out great -- thanks for the reminder!
Great technique to make a faux seal. Love this card !!
That faux seal is just beautiful!! Thanks for sharing that great idea!
I love the faux wax seal technique you shared. I am going to have to try that!
The faux wax seal technique is amazing! Thanks for sharing :)
I love heat embossing and your card! The canted panel makes it interesting and dynamic!
Wow, this actually looks like metal! Beautiful card and awesome technique!
lovely!
I love the color of the platinum embossing powder. I think that will be on my next SSS purchase.
Beautiful colors and a very nice card. Love your work.
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