Friday, October 19, 2012

Cool Winter's Night

Nabbing my Big Shot, Northern Flurry Folder, heat gun and embossing powers (I prefer the All Silver card). With Night of Navy cardstock, Versa Mark stamp pad and the Delightful Dozen stamp set, this card came out soooo "cool".

I started by running the cardstock in the Northern Flurries Folder and dry embossed the snow flakes. Then I powdered the page reallllly well with the Embossing Buddy.

With the Versa Mark pad I stamped the Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Delightful Dozen stamp set. Then carefully drag the Versa Mark pad across the raised snow flakes from the dry embossing folder.

Cover with the Silver embossing powder (I did the silver and the Iridescent Ice across the snowflakes, originally. I did NOT like this look and redid the rest in the Silver and preferred that look!) The sentiment and the snow flakes POP on the Night of Navy paper.

Taking a Whisper White cardstock and I punched out the 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch. Then cover it liberally (I pushed it into the Versa Mark pad) then apply the Silver powder. I did this one more time. While the heat gun was keeping the silvered scallop warm, stamped my Snowflake from the Mixed Melody stamp set into the Versa Mark pad then (quickly) into the silver scallop while still hot! I had to do it twice to achieve the look I liked. Soooo if you stamp into the Silver and don't like the results, reheat and then (quickly) and Firmly re stamp into the heated scallop.

Remember that it'd be challenging to get it perfectly lined up as it has to be quick and hard to achieve a good impression. Too, snowflakes do NOT have to be perfect, so revel in the imperfection.

I added an adhesive backed Rhinestone to the center of the impressed upon embossed scallop to add a dash of more shine and sparkle. Love it!!

I love this look, this elegant card has tons of open space and yet looks great! Minimal embellishment with HUGE impact! What do you think? Does it Shine for you?? Don't you agree with it all being Silver?? I doooo! Have a bright and shiney Holiday Season!!

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Jamie is so passionate and creative about making cards - and wants everyone else to join her in the fun! She is so encouraging and positive in her attitude, helping me along when I get frustrated - and then rejoicing with me at the finished product! I love going to her classes to get new ideas, learn techniques, and have loads of fun in the process. ~ Christine C.

Jamie has wicked awesome classes! If you don’t like a particular stamp or paper/ink color Jamie wants you to change it to suit your style! I did my sister-in-law’s entire bridal shower from invitations/thank you cards, party favors to decorations, it was quaint and whimsical! Everyone ooh’d and ahh’d! I’ve had lots of special requests for classes and Jamie delivers; she always has tasty treats and flavored coffees too ~Ashley W.

I have been attending Jamie's classes for over a year. Her ideas for cards are fresh and fun. She always tries to have several different styles of cards available, so everyone gets to make cards that fit their personal style. The techniques she shows each class can be used in many different applications. She is very patient teacher when instructing class members on how to use the Stampin Up products. ~ Carol D.

If I looked up the word sparkle in the dictionary, I would find Jamie Albanese picture there. I have had the sweet blessing of knowing Jamie and her family for over 5 years now. Every time I am with her I feel loved and inspired. When I am in one of her classes I feel my creative juices flow, as she encourages me to go outside my comfort zone. Jamie helped our girl scout troop make cards for a soldier who needed some encouragement!!! For any of you who have not been in one of Jamie's classes, please don't let another day slip by. She is a beautiful friend and she will become yours too. ~ Blessings, Karen:-)

Jamie has a great eye for style and flair, and it shows in her work. Yet she can pick up on your own individual style and makes great recommendations. I love that she is always flexible for last-minute decision maker mommies like me! So much fun to host craft events with your friends and family - that personal touch always means so much. ~ Adonna

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