Thursday, June 4, 2009

Embossed Transparent Flower Tutorial

Hi Friends! I decided to create a tutorial today. I haven't created a new tutorial for a while now. There was a time when I created a tutorial at least once or twice a week but for the past year, I've gotten lazy. I also haven't made a video tutorial like forever. YouTube deleted a whole bunch of my tutorials because of the music that I had used on videos. . . it was a copyright issue with the music. Argggh! I was upset about it and I lost my enthusiasm for creating them. I'm getting over it and maybe when I have the time, I'll work on my video tutorials.

Okay. . .what's this tutorial about? Well, do you see the transparent flower? Well, I created it using transparency sheets or film. It's a really easy technique. It's basically the same as embossing on regular card stock. I like the effect of attaching the flower to a Prima flower because the stamped and colored image is transparent and you can still see the Prima Flower behind the stamped image.

Oh. . .I have to tell you about my great find yesterday. I had stopped by JoAnns because my daughter needed a few materials for a school projects and I headed down the "clearance" aisle. I found two packs of Sizzix textured plates (similar to the CB embossing folders) and one was a starter kit that included the foam and plate needed to creating the embossing. The texure pack has a total of 6 embossing patterns.

The textured pack are exactly like the ones that Stampin Up sells but with different patterns. Believe it or not, the packs were only $7.00 including the starter kit. OMG!! I couldn't believe how lucky I was. Do you see the embossed background on my card. . .well, that was one of the pattern. Whoohoo! I always check out the clearance aisle. Sometimes you can find really good stuff there.

Anyway. . .I hope you all have a wonderful day and hope you like the tutorial!!

Card Details:

Stamps: SU Playful Petals, Cute & Curly
Papers: SU Lavendar Lace, Taken with Teal (I think), DCWV designer paper
Ink: SU Markers, Versafine ink, Sakura Gel Pen, Scribbles Iridescent paint
Accessories: SU Top Note die, Sizzix Texturz, Transparency sheet, embroidery floss, SU Ticket Corner Punch, SU Hodge Podge hardware

With the tutorial below, if you want to print it, click on the drop menu that is labeled "more". It'll give you the option to print or save the document. You may view a full page of the tutorial by clicking on the icon to the very top right corner. It'll open up a new window with the tutorial. If you just want to enlarge directly on the blog, click on the + button or the magnifying glass! To scroll down the page, use the scroll bar to the right of the document. Anyway, try the tutorial out when you have a chance!







Embossed Transparent Flower maria Tutorial on how to create an embossed flower using transparency sheets and layering it over a Prima flower.Visit my blog for more card and project ideas:www.stampininspirations.blogspot.com



20 comments:

2 Worlds said...

TFS Maria, I had some issues also with music but youtube gave me option to let theclip without music.I was lucky

Cindy Haffner said...

You always have the best colors Maria, I love your beautiful flower.

de said...

Wow, I love the effect of the transparency flower over the silk flower. Beautiful! And thanks for the tutorial!

Unknown said...

just amazing!

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

Beautiful card! You are NOT lazy girl! You are a busy bee! Ü

doris said...

Maria, this is beautiful... wow!!

Hugs
Doris xx

Tina said...

OM wow - I love this card and the dimension -yowza - super cute and then you go and share your secrets - what more could we ask for. YOU ROCK

Randi said...

Maria you ROCK!! This is so cool! Beautiful effect! Thanks for sharing your tutorial.

I think we need to go shopping together. You ALWAYS have the best luck at find goodies!!

Michele Roos said...

Gorgeous card hun. Love the image and the beautiful colouring. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Hugs Michele x

Maria Therese said...

sweet card!

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Gorgeous card Maria, such a beautiful effect and i love the pretty colour scheme. Hope you have a great weekend. Hugs Nikki x

Sandra said...

Maria your transparent flower is stunning....the colors are beautiful!

Elena said...

Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial, Maria! I never thought that you can emboss on the acetate! It really looks great with the Prima flower!

CreativeMish said...

Wow! That is a beautiful card! I love it!

Risa said...

What a beautiful card! I love the flower and the embossed background is awesome! Don't you love it when you find something craft related at a great price! You are so lucky!!
hugs
Risa:)

Christine said...

Oh my, is this not the most beautiful flower. I love it and you created a tutorial too!!! I love your "out of the box" ideas. You are so creative. Thank you so much for the inspiration again and again.
xoxo, Christine

Dawn Easton said...

OHHHHHHHHHHHH I LOVE that transparent flower...that is ultra cool Maria!!! Will have to give this a go real soon!

I'm so glad my commute is going to be only 15 minutes for the next couple of weeks...so I can go back to reading your blog DAILY each morning...this working thing has really gotten in my way ;)

Cami said...

Awesome tutorial, Maria! I love your vibrant colors and especially this combo goes so well together! Another fab card and those textured plates found were a steal! Love the pattern you used on this card. Hope you had a wonderful weekend...I'm late in visiting blogs this week. Hugs, Cami

Anonymous said...

I really love your cards. they all have great color. You come up with designes I would never think of. Keep them coming.

Pat

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