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Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Emboss It

07/23/2014

Time for a NEW Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

I am back with a Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge card! This week’s challenge is Emboss It – create with embossing powder, embossing paste, embossing folders. Whatever your creative imagination comes up with!

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Emboss It | shurkus.com

I needed to create this card ahead of time because I am currently at a trade show teaching and demoing for Lawn Fawn. Since I have been having a lot of fun lately playing with my distress inks I thought I would keep it going! They are a supply that I have had f-o-r-e-v-e-r but I am having fun rediscovering them and playing. I decided to use the same colors I used in the last Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Spots & Dots, Paper Smooches, step 1 | shurkus.com

 

I smooched the ink pad on my craft sheet and spritzed the ink with water, so that I had a pool of ink. I picked up that ink with a paint brush, making sure the brush was super wet. Then splattering the ink on a piece of Distress Ink Watercolor paper. I did one color at a time, heat setting in between each color. Then I stamped “hello” from the Winnie and Walter The Big Bold and Happy stamp set. Taking the Bubble Tim Holtz Layering stencil, I over-layed it on the right side of the card, taping it down with painters tape. I then spread translucent embossing paste through the stencil, while it was still wet I spooned some crystal ultra-fine glitter onto the areas that had the embossing paste. I let it dry overnight and it looked spectacular when I woke in the morning!

As a finishing touch I used some glossy accents and added some Simon Says Stamp Moonshine sequins.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Emboss It (detail) | shurkus.com
Ok- so now it’s time for YOU to enter the challenge.

Just by playing along (creating something with embossing) and linking up your project to the SSS Wednesday Challenge post you can qualify to enter a $50 shopping voucher to the Simon Says Stamp store.

One lucky winner will be chosen at random, it could be you!

Simon Says Stamp Prize

I really hope to see some of my blog readers join in on all the fun and play along with the challenge. I can’t wait to stop by some of your blogs and take a peek at what you have made. Have a wicked fun time creating!

Make sure to check back each Wednesday for another fun challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog

*RESERVE Winnie & Walter THE BIG THE BOLD AND THE HAPPY Clear Stamps
*Tim Holtz DISTRESS WATERCOLOR CARDSTOCK Ranger Ink TDA39549
*Tim Holtz DISTRESS INK PAD PICKED RASPBERRY Ranger SUMMER
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad WILD HONEY
*Tim Holtz DISTRESS INK PAD MOWED LAWN Ranger SUMMER
*Tim Holtz DISTRESS INK PAD SALTY OCEAN Ranger SUMMER
*Dreamweaver TRANSLUCENT Embossing Paste 4oz DEPT
*RESERVE Tim Holtz Layering Stencil BUBBLE THS002
*PRE-ORDER Dina Wakley Ranger PALETTE KNIFE Media MDA41771
*VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink Pad Pigment
*Hero Arts Sparkle ULTRA FINE PRISMA GLITTER Sparkly
*Ranger Inkssentials MINI GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue Dimensional Adhesive .5oz
*Sequins Cupped 6MM MOONSHINE MS6SC Pack of 650
*Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET Reusable 15 X 18 Stamp Paint Ink
*Ranger Inkssentials US HEAT IT CRAFT TOOL HIT00471
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  1. Gina McClellan says

    August 2, 2014 at 10:49 pm

    Jenn, this is hands down one of the best handmade cards I have ever seen. Absolutely stunning!!

    Reply
    • jenn shurkus says

      August 5, 2014 at 11:23 am

      Awwww you are the sweetest gina!

      Reply
  2. Greta H says

    July 29, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    I am totally in love with this card! Have to CASE it–thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  3. Bonnie says

    July 29, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    Oh Jenn, this is gorgeous. That 3D glitter look is amazing!

    Reply
  4. Emily Lauritzen says

    July 25, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    Amazing card! I love the sparkle in the clear embossing paste! Really makes the ink splatters pop! <3

    Reply
  5. Teresa Kline says

    July 25, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    hi Jenn! luv this card, the embossing is awesome, the glitter makes me smile…sweeet! Hope you have a fabby weekend!

    sparkle & shine *~*

    Reply
  6. Anita in France says

    July 25, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    Wow, this is stunning, Jenn … splendidly splattery, gorgeously glittery, deliciously dimensional! Thanks so much for popping over to my blog and leaving me a sweet comment … it’s much appreciated! Anita 🙂

    Reply
  7. Jo Nevill says

    July 25, 2014 at 6:15 am

    Fabulous card Jenn. I really need to get some more distress ink pads as these colours are gorgeous ! Love how you have glittered up the embossing paste too

    Jo x

    Reply
  8. Heather says

    July 24, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    A gorgeous card Jenn, a beautiful sparkling stencil and stunning coloured splattering – all so pretty!!!

    hugs
    Heather xx

    Reply
  9. Melissa Bove says

    July 24, 2014 at 9:06 am

    Fabulous card Jenn! Love the sparkle and all the texture! Very pretty!!

    hugs…

    Reply
  10. Lynn Kopas says

    July 23, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    ***SWOON***

    Reply
  11. Lizzie T says

    July 23, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    This.is.gorgeous. WOW! I love this card – you did an awesome job! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  12. Stephanie says

    July 23, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    WOW!! Sparkly texture? Yes please! This design just POPS!! Love it 🙂

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

    Reply
  13. Mandy says

    July 23, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    Gorgeous card Jenn, so pretty and sparkly
    hugs
    Mandy xx

    Reply
  14. Virginia L. says

    July 23, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    Love love all the glittery goodness! The inking is gorgeous, Jen! Enjoy your time at the trade show with LF and Kelly!

    Reply
  15. jill says

    July 23, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    love love love love looooove this!!! striking & stunning x

    Reply
  16. Caryn says

    July 23, 2014 at 10:16 am

    This is fab Jen – I love that colour combo too! Hope you’re having a ball at the trade show – I’m not in the slightest bit jealous (MUCH!!!!)

    Reply
  17. Lorraine A says

    July 23, 2014 at 9:44 am

    Gorgeous card Jenn 🙂 I love the whole design of this ! what a stunner !! 🙂 the colours and sparkle are fabulous ! LOVE it 🙂

    luv
    Lols x x x

    Reply
  18. Lin says

    July 23, 2014 at 9:37 am

    What a fun design, Jenn – love how it turned out!!

    Reply
  19. Jingle says

    July 23, 2014 at 9:26 am

    This is SUCH a fun card! I love the sparkle!

    Reply

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