Aug 29 2008
Embossed Resist bird – Tutorial #111
Hello! I have a tutorial for you on emboss resist, resist. That is what I call it anyway. 
I used the embossed resist technique, but did it in layers. When creating a scene with this technique, you will want to keep in mind to work from the foreground to the background. Meaning you will want to stamp the images in the foreground before you stamp the images in the background.
Let’s get started:
Supplies:
| Stamps: Stampin’ Up Always, Stem Silhouettes, Brocade Basics |
| Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Bashful Blue & Basic Black |
| Ink: Adirondack ink Pitch Black, Lake Mist, Oregano, Pebble & Aqua |
| Accessories: Versamark pad and marker, Black Faber Castell marker, Coluzzle Circle Template, Brayer, Fine Detail Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Ribbon, 2 brads, Sponge, Post it Notes |
Stamped bird by first loading the stamp with Versamark and then Pebble ink before stamping it on a 5″ x 5″ piece of Whisper White card stock. Heat embossed the image with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.
Colored over the design on the bird with a Versamark marker and then heat embossed the image again with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.
Stamped the Brocade flourish by first loading my stamp with versamark and then Pebble ink before stamping. Heat embossed image with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.
Filled in the White spaces on the leaves with a Versamark marker and the heat embossed the image again with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.
Stamped the Brocade flourish again by loading the stamp with Versamark and then Pitch Black ink before stamping. Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun. Filled in the white spaces of the leaves with a Versamark marker and then heat embossed the image again.
Stamped the Stem Silhouettes three times using just Versamark and heat embossed the stems with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.
Masked half of the panel with a Post it note.
Brayered Lake Mist ink over the uncovered half.
Removed the Post it Note make and put a fresh Post it note mask on, this time masking the Lake Mist half of the panel. Brayered on Aqua ink on the unmasked side.
Removed the post it note mask.
Cut a circle with my Coluzzle to use as a mask and sponged Pebble ink around the outside of the mask.
Used a Faber Castell fine point marker and drew an outline around the circle mask.
Note: If I were to do this again, I would not have drawn the black line across the embossed images. We live and we learn.
I also used the same black marker to define the bottom sides of the Bird and Brocade Flourishes.
Sponged Oregano ink around outside edge of the panel.
Assembled card front and added a ribbon and two brads. Here it is finished measuring 5.25″ x 5.25″.
Hope you enjoyed this tutorial on emboss resist, resist and will want to give it a try.
May your day be filled with the sweet sounds of sing birds and sunshine.
Until my next post. . . . . . . . .
Hugs,
Michelle
Note: Links to all my tutorials and be found here: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/tutorials-ive-written/
37 responses so far
Fabulous! I love the circle highlighted that way. That idea could be used in so many ways. Thanks again Michelle.
Trish
Thank you for another great tutorial. Thank you for taking the trouble of taking a picture of every step you make. I appreciate that very much. It makes it very clear.
Eveline.
Michelle, this is just beautiful! I love the colours, the stamp you chose and the scene. I am amazed everyday that you post a tutorial. Thanks for sharing and teaching us your techniques. Too bad I have to go to work, I’d love to CASE this one right now!
Another fantastic card Michele. The black line you wouldn’t “do” again, looks fine to me! Thank you for another great tutorial! Have a Great Day!
I like the lay out and the differant stamp sets you used. Fantastic card! Have fun today!
Love this card and great tutorial. Thank you so much. Have a great Labor Day weekend!
Another amazing card, love the colors and the embossing looks fabulous..
Also great tutorial, your the best..
Stunning!!!!!
Deanne
xx
I’ve been thinking about the Always stamp set, now it’s on my list lol. You do fabulous tutorials, I love them and you are one of the highlights of my day.
Debra
this is such a fabulous technique!
thank you Michelle!
I can see purchasing stamp sets is really the way to go..more bang for the buck
thanks again
hugs
JoAnne
Another fantastic tutorial; I love this set and you have most certainly done
it justice. Remarkable work you always do, and love this technique,
thanks for all your detailed tutorials
I cannot tell you how much I love this card. I think this is my new favorite! I used the bird from “Always” the other day and cut the legs off, my friend and demonstrator, Lydia, was horrified! Thanks for the validation. LOL
Thanks so much for sharing this technique! How beautiful.
Stunning, just awesome Michelle.
TFS
Happy Friday
Hi! I love looking at your tutorials! I just have a quick question… What kind of difference does it make to ink first with Versamark? I’ve noticed that you always do this, but I was just curious… Does it make a difference in the stamping or in the embossing?
Thanks so much!!!
Summer
Whoa! and Wow! This card is sooooooo beautiful!!!!! Thanks so much for all your wonderful tutorials too!
~Barb
What can I say that has not already been said. Your work is phenonminal. I absolutely love this card. So much detail, so soothing is both color and style. Love it, love it. My only regret is a lack of vocabulary that shares my opinion of your work. Thank you so much for sharing this talent.
dang… there’s some more stamps I have to get from S’Up. They really should be giving you free stamps! This card is awesome!
Thanks so much for another awesome tutorial Michelle – this is just lovely. I love the colors and the different elements (shapes). Have a great long weekend!
Your work is unbelievable! Thanks for taking the time to post a tutorial every morning
I don’t know how you do it. I found your website not that long ago but since then, I look forward to waking up every morning and seeing what you created. I am so appreciative of the fact that you make a beautiful card, take pictures of all of the steps, write the instructions, then upload it every morning. Based on your artwork, I have gone and purchased quite a bit of items so that I can attempt to learn what you’ve posted. I wish I could go to one of your classes but my husband is an adjuster and we are preparing to head out to where ever Gustav takes us. For now you have a fan here in hotel land. I thank you for your incredible talent!
Great, just what I needed, another project to attempt!! Michelle, its all your fault! You are the one driving me into my studio and making me stay for hours, neglecting my family, friends, ignoring my household responsibilities while I use your tutorials to make my own creations. You’re a bad girl, bad, bad, bad…………and I love it!!!!! Please don’t stop and thank you. This one is absolutely beautiful.
Very nice! Thank you so much for sharing these!
hello,
wow… amazing… this is not just stamping, this is ART!!!!
thank you for showing how to do… i tryed it once, but i have to try hard again, and again, and again….
(sorry my english is not god!)
have a nice weekend.
Johanna
The time in sweden is fryday evening 10.11 p.m.
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I love how it looks multi-dimensional! It is truly a talent that only you possess! My mind has been blown once again!
How pretty! I follow your blog daily, but don’t respond often because there are so many before me. LOLOL
Once again a fabulous and creative card, Michelle. I’ve never been one for bird stamps, but I do like this one. Awesome job!!
i love this bird !!! really fantastic.
Happy Birthday Michele !!!! Here’s wishing you a grand birthday and many many more……til you are 104.
Enjoy your day, Becky
Hi Michelle,
Happy Birthday and I hope that it is a memorable one!!!!
You are a remarkable and talented individual, and I thank you for all that you share with us.
Rae xx
happy birthday
love the bird cars so cute!
oops i meant card
Summer asked “What kind of difference does it make to ink first with Versamark?”
Summer, I load my stamp with Versamark first then then ink so I can heat emboss the image. The Versamark makes the embossing powder stick to Dye based inks. If you are using Pigment ink this step is not necessary due the ink staying wet long enough to emboss.
Thanks for the answer!!! Now I should probably go check and see what kind(s) I have and if I should invest in another Versamark pad or two… Or I could just shop without checking? LOL!
So gorgeous!!
Fabulous !!!!
so amazing… this reminds me of the artwork of laura nugent. you should check her out if you are not already familiar with her at lauranugent.com
and your instructions are incredible. thank you for sharing.