Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Sequels

 
The brilliant masterminds behind the Toy Story movies sure hit the mark by showcasing the relationship of the toys with each other and their owners for three movies straight. (I knew there was a reason why I couldn't throw out the teddy bear with the shaky head and bald spots, and now I know why my boys fetch broken toys out of the garbage when I'm cleaning). If you haven't seen Toy Story 3 yet, please do-it is one of the best sequels out there, the DVD is on my (as well as my two boys') Christmas Wish List.
 
 
Welcome to the first day of the Practicing Creativity Design's December Release. For this month, I'm offering a quick photo tutorial on how each card is made! I used the villain from Toy Story 3 as an inspiration for my holiday card, I loved Lotso's colors. This card features the Emboss Resist Technique and Retro Christmas from Practicing Creativity Designs.
 
Stamp the deer image in watermark ink onto your favorite patterned paper, then stamp the antlers.
Clear emboss the image.

Rub ink around and slightly over the embossed image in a color slightly darker than the patterned paper.
I used a cotton ball, but a rag, sponge dauber or foam squares work nicely as well.
Rub any excess ink off your embossed image.

 Outline your embossed image with a permanent black marker for additional contrast.

Dry emboss your paper with Nestabilities (I used the tutorial found here.)
Assemble your card by adhering your die cut focal image to the embossed card base and stitching a few lines.
Stamp your sentiment.
Oh, and don't forget to add a pearl or gemstone for your reindeer's nose!


Please be sure to visit the blogs of Dana, Paulina and our guest designers, Valerie and Amy, for additional clues. Hop on over Courtney's blog to make a guess on what both sets are about for a chance to win!

47 comments:

  1. This is one of my favorite sets! I love this tutorial about embossing, I had no idea you could do this! Thanks for the tip girl! This card is so cute!

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  2. Just a lovely simple card. I love this :)

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  3. such a pretty, creative card, karen! i haven't watermarked on patterned paper or outlined the image--it adds to your great design :)

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  4. Thanks for the photo tutorial! I enjoyed Toys Story 3 also... I have 2 little boys and I was all choked up with Andy going to college.... some day.... some day...

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  5. Love this, karen! The cute deer looks really amazing!! Fabulous finishing touches with the stitching!

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  6. Love that technique Karen! Your card is gorgeous :)

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  7. Lovely Karen! I love this technique with the dies! Such a fun festive card!

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  8. What an adorable card Karen, and I'm delighted for your tutorial too...never considered outlining the embossed image before...genius! What a way to highlight!

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  9. What a fabby technique - forgot how fun it was! Might have to root out my heat gun on this snowy afternoon!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  10. This is so cute and a nice tutorial to go with it. Toy Story 3...I still need to watch the first two. lol

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  11. such a fabulous card.. love that little reindeer! Your card is gorgeous.. love the pinks!

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  12. I'm SO bad at this guessing game! Would you believe I have yet to see any of the Toy Story movies? I love it when something I enjoy follows up with something equally great. {books, movies, whatever} I'm looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us tomorrow!

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  13. sooo pretty...lovely technique!

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  14. Gorgeous card and fun tutorial! Love the dry embossing! Thank you for the warm welcome!

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  15. This is such a great card! I love the reindeer, and love the technique you used to showcase him!

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  16. I love this post!
    What a great tutorial, Karen. The card came out so pretty!

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  17. How FABULOUS, karen! I love the emboss resist! This is one adorable deer card!

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  18. Wow, I love this! And the technique is awesome - thanks so much for sharing!!!

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  19. Adorable card!
    Thank you for the tutorial. I never thought of ironing the outline of the pattern with a black marker. A good idea to remember!
    I also love the seam to represent the soil.

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  20. Can't wait to try it! You have a way to make everything you do with reindeers look so beautiful!

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  21. Gorgeous card. I love that pink reindeer.
    Thanks for this nice tutorial.

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  22. THUD!!!!! I love this so much- that reindeer in those colors is so wonderful!!
    I'm at a loss on the clues- maybe a movie themed set?

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  23. Karen, thanks so much for the tutorial...very, very helpful...and I love your stitching...the deer is standing on it! Awesome!

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  24. Karen, thanks so much for the tutorial...very, very helpful...and I love your stitching...the deer is standing on it! Awesome!

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  25. Oh how I love Toy Story 3, I cried like a baby... We already own it. I'm thinking it's about time we bust it out to watch it. And your card, wowza! Love it. What a steady hand you have to outline that deer. Mercy, you are good girl

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  26. Oh how I love Toy Story 3, I cried like a baby... We already own it. I'm thinking it's about time we bust it out to watch it. And your card, wowza! Love it. What a steady hand you have to outline that deer. Mercy, you are good girl

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  27. Oh wow! What a lovely card Karen! And a great technique too! :)

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  28. This is so pretty! What a great technique -- thanks so much for sharing it with us!

    We took the kids to see Toy Story 3 yesterday! It was still playing at our local discount theatre and we hadn't had the chance to go yet. My hubby and I both bawled our eyes out! The kids were fine though. I loved it!

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  29. Love those pinks, and the clever resisting!! I've gotta stop saying I'm gonna try that and just try it! :)

    :)

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  30. Girl we so picked the same sequel! This card is cute cute cute! Love the tutorial.

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  31. Such a sweet card!! What a cool technique! Thanks for the tutorial---I'll have to give it a try sometime! And I especially LOVE the way you outlined the image with a black marker---really makes it pop!!

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  32. Too cute - at first glance I thought you paper pieced...thanks for the inside scoop!

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  33. You are SO clever! I love knowing how you did this - I forget what amazing results can be had with this technique! The stitching, too, adds so much - a foundation! Excellent work, Karen!

    Hugs!

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  34. This looks amazing! I really don't use this technique enough!

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  35. This is awesome and love the technique and colors.

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  36. Thanks so much for the tutorial. When the card image popped up in my Reader I initially sat there thinking "I wonder how she did that?" and then I scrolled down.... and you told me!!!
    I love this card. Another one of my favourites! That deer is soooo cute :-)

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  37. What an awesome technique and I love your colors and inspiration! That movie is the best and we watch it in our house all the time! We just had a Toy Story birthday party! :-)

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  38. Oh what fun... been itching to get craftin and I know I'll be revisiting these posts when I finally get my craft supplies back...

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  39. Toy Story is the BEST!! I haven't seen #3 yet but I have heard it's pretty cute!

    And so is your card! LOVE the embossed resist. Glad you included the photo tutorial, makes it much easier. :)

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  40. What a great card and thanks so much for showing the technique,,,what a super way to use up that patterned paper!!

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  41. this is so sweet, Karen! love the striking pink/red you used. lovely card!

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  42. great technique..a quick card ...!! love the idea!!

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  43. Beautiful! So simple, yet so gorgeous!

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  44. I love this and I love your embossed frame. I must try this.

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