Resist with a Twist--Cuttlebug Challenge Birthday Palooza Centerpiece

More of those Damask leaves--to go with my stampin' party theme for the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog Birthday Palooza (say that 5 times fast!) But this time the leaves are in black...with some flowers (to change it up a bit.) :o) The candle is a Party Lite one that my sweet BFF Kim gave me for my Bday. Loves ya Kimmy!

The technique used for this thinger is resist with a twist (colouring the embossing with Copic markers.)



1...Cuttlebug Challenge #50 Centerpiece-Birthday Palooza!
2...Emboss resist with a twist: Copic Marker colouring

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Cuttlebug Challenge Blog

Be Inspired Wednesday #50 (Centerpiece)

Hope You can join us in the challenge:

Birthday Palooza!!! (#50 Centerpiece )

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...emboss resist with Copics:

• Damask clear stamps (Paper Garden Projects)
• White cardstock (i love Neenah White)
  
• Versamark, clear embossing powder, Heat gun
• Black pigment ink (or your fave) + a rag/paper towel
• Copic markers
• Scissors & exacto knife
  

Step 1) Emboss Damask leaves in clear (Used here: Versamark & clear embossing powder)



Step 2) Cover the paper with black ink--or the hue of your choosing. (I like pigment inks since the black is usually more true (not purple or brownish)



Step 3) Wipe off the excess ink.



Step 4) Heat the embossing a little to bring the gloss back (ink can make it a little hazy, but heating it again like this solves that.)



Step 5) Colour the embossing with Copic markers. The clear embossing doesn't seem to leave any residue on the copics (where white embossing powder does seem to); however, since I can't stay in the lines, I use the broad chisel tip of my Copics in case any black ink gets on there.)



Step 6) Heat it again if you want a little more shine & a funky blend of colour.



Step 7) Cut them out and then.....

...stick 'em on something!

There are flowers and leaves on the inside & outside of the glass (It's practically impossible to tell from the photo, but the Candle has an area inside where it's safe to put a sheet of paper or photo etc...) I put a piece of embossed Vellum in here--embossed using the Birds & Swirls folder.

Thank You ever so much for sticking with me
through my strangely-timed schedule!

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