Strap on your seatbelt and helmet... let's go for a ride.. you are GOING TO LOVE THIS!!
Read all the way to the end for a CUSTOMER INCENTIVE and BLOG CANDY!
Do you know how to get this lovely blank oval area using the Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Embossing Folders???
Normally when you use one of the Impressions Folders you get an all over textured impression like this:
But I got a cool swap at Convention from Betty Kincannon who learned this technique from this blog here and here. I wanted to try this with our Stampin' Up! Impressions folders, and I knew you'd want to see a tutorial, so I modified the instructions to use my Stampin' Up! products and I eliminated a few of her steps to suit my needs.... HERE YOU GO...
(wood template info at bottom of post)
Then you get THIS!!
Supplies:
I used these frames from a national craft store chain.
UPDATE.... so I'm thinking this morning.... Why not make my own template/frame?!? I think we could use our Stampin' Up! Chipboard sheets, and any Big Shot die, and cut an opening in a rectangular piece of chipboard and make our own frame... need to give it a try when I get home this afternoon!! Let me know if you try it!
This will work beautifully with the following Textured Impressions Embossing Folders:
- Petals A Plenty, mini catalog pg 21, #116824, $7.95
- Finial Press, catalog pg 195, #115963, $7.95
CUSTOMER INCENTIVE OFFER:
I will send a FREE WOOD FRAME TEMPLATE to the first 5 customers who place an ON LINE ORDER through my website (HERE) of $50 or more and include at least ONE Impressions Embossing Folder!
BLOG CANDY OFFER:
I will send a FREE wood frame template to 3 randomly drawn comments on this post, deadline: Friday, Sept. 11, 6pm CA time. Comment must include full name and email address in your comment.
OK>> now back to my 125 Swaps using this technique for my upcoming Founders Circle Trip next week!!
That is so awesome! Thank you so much for sharing!
Posted by: Rebecca W | September 09, 2009 at 04:05 AM
this is really a neat idea - can't wait to try it
Posted by: Monica Massanyi | September 09, 2009 at 04:09 AM
This is a great idea! I can't wait to try it!!!
Theresa Grdina
TJGRDINA3@aol.com
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1311410321 | September 09, 2009 at 04:33 AM
That is really cool!! Thanks for sharing.
Sherri Wilson
slwilson1@comcast.net
Posted by: Sherri Wilson | September 09, 2009 at 04:47 AM
Patty, what an engenious idea. I can't wait to try this, I will have to see if I can find those frame in my local craft stores, I don't remember ever seeing them, but I will look again. I love your site and all your great ideas you show us, I visit your site every single say. Thanks for sharing and caring. Cheryl
Posted by: cheryl miller | September 09, 2009 at 04:50 AM
Patty: It took me two times to read the instructions-but how "Easy Peasy"! Thanks for the blog candy opportunity. LOVE your blog - and all your fabulous ideas! Kadie
Posted by: Kadie Labadie | September 09, 2009 at 05:02 AM
Patty, what a fantastic idea! I love your card and I will be trying this at home. Thanks so much for sharing! Good luck on making all those swaps and congratulations on Founder's Circle. Have a great trip.
Posted by: Katy Z. | September 09, 2009 at 05:04 AM
I just love that look! Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to try it. I have always liked the cards with an area in the middle sponged , then an image stamped over it and this seems to mimic that idea.
Posted by: Cathy Hone | September 09, 2009 at 05:06 AM
I love using the embossing folders. This just adds another element to my card making. Thanks for all the great ideas on your blog.
Posted by: Patti Corriere | September 09, 2009 at 05:08 AM
Thanks for sharing what is the most interesting & creative idea presented in some time. 125 people will be thrilled with your card design & asking how you did it. Now onto the blog candy....
Posted by: Faye | September 09, 2009 at 05:11 AM
I don't think i have ever seen these at my local craft store, but i will definitely be on the look out now! I LOVE this idea! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jolene Vitorino | September 09, 2009 at 05:13 AM
Another awesome idea Patty. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Sandra | September 09, 2009 at 05:16 AM
Hi Patty, What a great idea. Thanks for sharing your talent with everyone.
Neppie Hay
rhay@panhandle.rr.com
Posted by: Neppie Hay | September 09, 2009 at 05:18 AM
What a great idea! I can already think of lots of ways to use this technique. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Deb wood | September 09, 2009 at 05:22 AM
Hi Patty,
This is absolutely devine. I cannot wait to try this technique and it opens up so many possibilities doesn't it? Thankyou so much for the opportunity to win a template to try this technique.
Regards
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle Menser | September 09, 2009 at 05:30 AM
Now this is one creative idea. I just love the look of this too. Thanks for a chance.
Cathy
stampincmeyers at yahoo dot com
Posted by: StampinCathy | September 09, 2009 at 05:32 AM
What a great idea! Why didnt I think of that?lol Thanks for sharing
Posted by: marcie | September 09, 2009 at 05:32 AM
WOW, this is great!
Thanks for sharing.
Ana
Posted by: ana shirkey | September 09, 2009 at 05:33 AM
Well, isn't that brilliant! Can't wait to try it.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kathy T | September 09, 2009 at 05:34 AM
Thanks again UDI Sis! You come up with the most awqsome tips for creating and making use of our products. Hugs, Linda :)
Posted by: Linda Miller | September 09, 2009 at 05:42 AM
Wow that is so cool!
Posted by: Kath Ricks | September 09, 2009 at 05:47 AM
A really innovative idea on creating embossed frames on cards without much work.
Posted by: Raquel | September 09, 2009 at 05:52 AM
What a super idea! Thanks for sharing how it is done. Now to find the wooden frames! jmniffer
jmniffer at comcast dot net
Posted by: jmniffer | September 09, 2009 at 05:52 AM
Brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing this. It makes perfect sense when I see it in action. Now I need that new embossing folder in the Holiday Mini Catalog!
Posted by: Nan Goerlitz | September 09, 2009 at 05:58 AM
Very cool Technique. Wow you have been busy with the 125 swaps. That is amazing and I bet you get some really great ones back. Oh how I love seeing all the ideas I brought back from convention. So inspiring. I bet they will all be happy to get yours.
Debi Pippin
Florida
http://bizestampin.blogspot.com
Posted by: Debi Pippin | September 09, 2009 at 05:59 AM
Patty, thank you for sharing this fabulous tutorial! I cannot wait to try this technique!!
Melissa Brown
jmbrown@lakedalelink.net
Posted by: Melissa Brown | September 09, 2009 at 06:04 AM
Oh my gosh I love it!! and YAHOO I will get one of your swaps .I Can't wait to see younext week girlie :)
Your swaps are Fabulous!!
xox
Dawn Griffith
Posted by: Dawn Griffith | September 09, 2009 at 06:06 AM
Very cool! I wondered how you all got that blank space.
Have fun at founders circle!
M
Posted by: Melanie Hopes | September 09, 2009 at 06:10 AM
Patty - what a great idea! I just got that embossing folder, too! I will definitely be experimenting with this technique for my next stamp club meeting!
Posted by: Sharon Roeder | September 09, 2009 at 06:11 AM
Thanks so much for sharing this great idea....Now I need to go to a craft store and find these wood templates !!!
Debbie Essay
essay18@verizon.net
Posted by: debbie essay | September 09, 2009 at 06:14 AM
I LOVE this technique. I wish you could tell where you got the frames. I know you cannot witht he new rules, but Stampin Up does not sell any of those frames. So why can't you tell where you got it. But I understand the rules. Thanks for your website. I go to it almost every day. Thanks again.
Posted by: Patti Pennock | September 09, 2009 at 06:17 AM
Way to go Patti,will have to head out shopping to look for those frames.Thanks for sharing.Enjoy your trip,I am sure it is going to be fantastic.
Eileen
Posted by: Eileen McClean | September 09, 2009 at 06:29 AM
What a neat idea! Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Deborah Mercer
craftydeb2@msn.com
Posted by: Deborah | September 09, 2009 at 06:30 AM
Wow, I read your blog daily and always get great ideas, but this one takes the cake. Can't wait to try it and I have a class tonight, so I HAVE to wait!!! Thanks for all you share with us.
Roberta
Posted by: Roberta Layton | September 09, 2009 at 06:31 AM
This is so amazing! Thanks so much for sharing it with us.
Posted by: Mickey Tait | September 09, 2009 at 06:47 AM
I love this - thanks so much for sharing. Looks like I'm off to go shopping! Love all your great ideas!
Posted by: Christi Ambrosius | September 09, 2009 at 06:54 AM
This technique is way too cool! Thanks so much for sharing. Have a safe trip. Nancy
Posted by: Nancy Powell | September 09, 2009 at 06:54 AM
this is just gorgeous. wow!!! xoxo
cheers ~ carol marbach (udi)
(email on the diva site)
Posted by: carol marbach (udi) | September 09, 2009 at 07:00 AM
Oh, my gosh Patty! This is this neatest idea! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Posted by: Lorie | September 09, 2009 at 07:01 AM
WOW... that is soooo cool. Can't wait to try it when I finally get all the tools. Have the BigKick already and will be ordering with Suzanne in October! YEAH...can't wait to play. Thanks for sharing this technique with us!
Posted by: Jennie Fetz | September 09, 2009 at 07:04 AM
Thanks for sharing the idea. I can't wait to see your finished card. Your instructions are always so easy to understand.
Darlene LeMar
djstamper2003 at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Darlene L | September 09, 2009 at 07:05 AM
That is amazing! Thanks for sharing. This would be great to see in person. How thick are those frame templates?
Posted by: Caitlin | September 09, 2009 at 07:05 AM
Ooooh! VERY COOL IDEA! I love this and the next time I'm in town I'll be getting a wood frame to try it! SO cool!
Have a great trip, too! I know that everyone getting a swap from you will!
Posted by: Michelle T. | September 09, 2009 at 07:05 AM
Your card is beautiful. That makes the embossing look awesome. Thank you for the instructions-can't wait to try it.
Traci Howard-In
southernchick1@comcast.net
Posted by: Traci | September 09, 2009 at 07:07 AM
Wow! Cool!!! I find MORE everyday that can be done with the bigshot. Thanks!!
Erin M
Posted by: Erin Mileur | September 09, 2009 at 07:08 AM
That is way to cool. Will have to definately give this one a try. Now to find those frames! Thanks Patty for the great ideas.
Posted by: Charlene Godsave | September 09, 2009 at 07:10 AM
Patty, thanks for sharing this fantastic idea and showing us how to do it.
Smiles,
Heather
gilles dot arsenault2 at sympatico dot ca
Posted by: Heather Arsenault | September 09, 2009 at 07:11 AM
Love the idea...seems easy enough to try and demonstrate. just need that template :)
Posted by: Cindy Jellison | September 09, 2009 at 07:12 AM
what a fabulous idea! I know what I'll be trying for my next set of swaps!
Thank you!
Michelle Hanway
mhanway@gmail.com
Posted by: Chelle | September 09, 2009 at 07:12 AM
Patty, you are always such an inspiration! I will definitely be showing my customers this awesome idea. THANK YOU!
Chris Kolly
Posted by: Chris Kolly | September 09, 2009 at 07:12 AM
Oh Patty - This is divine! I really want one of those oval wood frames and I hope we have the same 'national brand store' here in Canada. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful idea!!
Carol Matthews
carolmatthews@ns.sympatico.ca
Posted by: Carol | September 09, 2009 at 07:15 AM
Well that is impressive! I love this tip. If I don't win, I will need to go get some of these. This is awesome! Thanks for sharing this with us.
Posted by: Tammy Howell | September 09, 2009 at 07:15 AM
Very cool and easy to follow tutorial! That's a lot of fun looking swaps you've started. :)
Aimee Gandara
aimeeg18@aol.com
Posted by: Aimee | September 09, 2009 at 07:16 AM
Wow! Patty, this is SO clever! And create such an unique look!!
125 is A LOT to make, but I am sure you will have fun meeting those founder circle members. Can't wait to see what you brought back to share with us. Thank you!
Lauren Yang
sloatyang@yahoo.com
Posted by: Lauren Y. | September 09, 2009 at 07:18 AM
Love this Patty! Thanks for making it SU! for us and sharing the tutorial.
Juli Smith
stampinjewels@mchsi.com
Posted by: Juli Smith | September 09, 2009 at 07:19 AM
Awesome, please include me in the drawing. Love it.....
Debbie Bartak
bartak1422@comcast.net
Posted by: Debbie Bartak | September 09, 2009 at 07:19 AM
Patty, this is just wonderful!! Thank you so much for sharing this technique. I'm going to have to find some time to get myself some of those wood templates ASAP!
Posted by: Kelli Waters | September 09, 2009 at 07:19 AM
Patti, that is a great idea. Never would have thought you could fit a wooden frame through the BigShot. Now, do you use a stamp-a-majig or eye-ball it to stamp the image in the center?
Nance in Reno
Posted by: Nancy Wong | September 09, 2009 at 07:20 AM
What a great idea! I can't wait to get the Big Shot and try some new techniques! Thanks for sharing all your great tips!
Pamela Braaksma
map.braak@centurytel.net
Posted by: Pam B. | September 09, 2009 at 07:21 AM
OMGosh! Patty, this is absolutely awesome! I love it. Thanks so much for sharing this technique with us. And thanks for all the inspiration you give. You are a wealth of inspiration for me.
Posted by: carolyn s | September 09, 2009 at 07:22 AM
wow! Patty, you always come up with the coolest stuff!
Lillian Sockwell scrapgial@comcast.net
Posted by: Lillian Sockwell | September 09, 2009 at 07:22 AM
That is like so way cool! Patty, you always share the most awesome ideas! Thank you so much! Have fun on the Founders Circle trip!
Posted by: Cheryl Letner | September 09, 2009 at 07:22 AM
Patty,
What a great technique! Thanks for sharing!
Jenifer Phillips
jenifer.phillips@ymail.com
Posted by: Jenifer Phillips | September 09, 2009 at 07:22 AM
Patty, This is fabulous! What a cool technique to try out with the Big Shot. I love these folders and have all 3 of them from the catalog and this makes them even more versatile. Now I need the Holiday mini one too!
Posted by: Jenn Diercks | September 09, 2009 at 07:22 AM
This is really neat; I want to try it.
Thank you
Nancy Cloud
ncloud@aol.com
Posted by: Nancy Cloud | September 09, 2009 at 07:22 AM
I love them, Patty. You have opened up a new world for us all. They are so elegant!! I have the embossing folder, but I don't have the wood frame. Thanks so much for sharing this with us all. Love new ideas!!
Posted by: Chris Austin | September 09, 2009 at 07:23 AM
Wow, Patty, this is awesome! Thanks for doing this! I'm going to have to try this one out!
Tana Conley
tanastamps@yahoo.com
www.tanaconley.blogspot.com
Posted by: Tana Conley | September 09, 2009 at 07:23 AM
That is so AWESOME!!! I love it!! I'll have to stop & find a frame
Posted by: Suzi Ferguson | September 09, 2009 at 07:24 AM
i wish i had your creativity just for one day. beautiful!!!
Posted by: Renee Carpenter | September 09, 2009 at 07:25 AM
Patty,
As always you share the coolest techniques. What would we do without you? Can't wait to try this!
Sue Kempter-Miller
Posted by: Sue Kempter-Miller | September 09, 2009 at 07:25 AM
it is just utterly amazing and awesome at the ideas that are shared!!! this is fantastic
Posted by: dianne shiozaki | September 09, 2009 at 07:25 AM
That is definitely a WOW. I can't wait to try it. You are always such a great inspiration....thank you!
Posted by: Kimberly Johnson | September 09, 2009 at 07:29 AM
That is so cool!! Thanks Patty!! What a neat idea!
Greetings from LA this week. Hope all is well with you.
Wanda
Posted by: Wanda G | September 09, 2009 at 07:29 AM
This is awesome. I was wondering how this was done. Thanks for inspiring us everyday.
Posted by: Charlotte Hollingsworth | September 09, 2009 at 07:30 AM
These embossing folders never cease to amaze me. Thanks for sharing this technique, Patty. Another reason to go to a craft store. Yikes!
Posted by: Debbie Flattum | September 09, 2009 at 07:31 AM
Thanks Patty for showing us how to do this. And I think I may even have one of those wood frames in my stash - I'll have to look and give it a try.
Monika Davis
my blog: monikastamp.wordpress.com
my email: monikastamp@gmail.com
Posted by: Monika Davis | September 09, 2009 at 07:31 AM
great tip....can't wait to try it out!
Posted by: gayle | September 09, 2009 at 07:31 AM
WOW! That sounds so easy! I can't believe it! Thanks so much for the idea! AND the Tutorial!
Posted by: Jen Stewart | September 09, 2009 at 07:31 AM
Love this!!!...I don't have that folder yet but it will be on my next order...now to find a craft store with a wood template..I live in the boonies!
thanks so much for sharing all that you do!!
Debi Engle
Eufaula, OK
http://debiskraftykorner.blogspot.com
Posted by: Debi Engle | September 09, 2009 at 07:31 AM
wow - very cool - thank you for sharing this technique!
Posted by: MaryR | September 09, 2009 at 07:32 AM
WOW - as usual you have shared something that is just beautiful. Thanks, Patty. You are my inspiration
Jan Farring
janinpb@cbbmail.com
www.jansstampingcreations.com
Posted by: Jan Farring | September 09, 2009 at 07:32 AM
What a great idea! Can't wait to try it!
Posted by: Ro Donner | September 09, 2009 at 07:33 AM
This is a definite WOW. I use embossing folders all the time and I'm so excited that SU is finally selling them AND they are the size of an A2 card. Thanks for the great tutorial! :)
Posted by: ShariW | September 09, 2009 at 07:36 AM
Patty, you rock! Thanks for sharing that....Nicole, NC
Posted by: Nicole | September 09, 2009 at 07:36 AM
Patty you are sooo creative! thanks for always sharing with us!
Posted by: Tammy Smith | September 09, 2009 at 07:37 AM
Nice..thanks for sharing. You are enabling more SU shopping-love it! Thanks. Jane Mykleby-janemykleby@yahoo.com
Posted by: Jane Mykleby | September 09, 2009 at 07:38 AM
Patty, I just LOVE the way you always think outside my box. I love all your tutorials and tips. They always inspire me to find new ways to use SU products and stretching me as a demo. Keep doing what you do, you're a blessing to all of us!
leviticalsong@hotmail.com
Diane Gibson
Posted by: Diane Gibson | September 09, 2009 at 07:39 AM
How fun is this! Would love to win one and give it a "shot" myself!
Thanks!
Lori
lorifranklin@verizon.net
Posted by: Lori Franklin | September 09, 2009 at 07:40 AM
That's a great idea Patti. I can't wait to try it. Thanks for all the inspirition you give us.
Posted by: Rhonda Prater | September 09, 2009 at 07:41 AM
Wow, this is a very cool technique. Thanks so much for the tutorial! Good luck with your swap!
Vanessa Terrell
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1402493876 | September 09, 2009 at 07:46 AM
I got this swap also but was clueless how to duplicate it. Thanks for sharing this.
Jackie
Stamp Out of It! It's an attitude
Posted by: Jackie VanSickle | September 09, 2009 at 07:47 AM
Your ideas are always a "WOW"! Love your projects and your upbeat attitude. Thanks for sharing!
Georgann Ganas
Posted by: Georgann Ganas | September 09, 2009 at 07:47 AM
Your ideas are always a "WOW"! Love your projects and your upbeat attitude. Thanks for sharing!
Georgann Ganas
gganas@aol.com
Posted by: Georgann Ganas | September 09, 2009 at 07:48 AM
Patty...as usual this is AWESOME! I also got one of Betty's swaps, but never thought to ask her HOW she did it! Thanks for the tutorial...my Stamp Club will be doing this if I can find a template! (or maybe I'll win one! lol!) Wow...that's a lot of swaps, too! Busy girl!
Connie Babbert
iluvstamping@columbus.rr.com
Posted by: Connie | September 09, 2009 at 07:51 AM
Very cool idea Patty - thanks for showing us. Wowsers...you're making 125 of the same card? You're gonna have Big Shot elbow!
Have fun!
Lianne Carper
lianne at cardscraps dot com
Posted by: Lianne Carper | September 09, 2009 at 07:52 AM
The Big Shot Queen still rules! Patty, you always share the best Big Shot tricks! I could never have figured this one out on my own...
TFS!
Cindy Major
cindy_major@yahoo.com
Posted by: Cindy Major | September 09, 2009 at 07:53 AM
Thank you for sharing Patty!! I am going to try this technique for my holiday card class I'm doing next month. Perhaps for some baby shower invites, too. Your swaps will turn out great.
Amy Fink
Duluth, MN
http://amysplace.typepad.com
Posted by: Amy Fink | September 09, 2009 at 07:55 AM
This is sic! Thanks for sharing. I must run straight out and get a template.
Judi Szyndrowski
judistampnscrap@yahoo.ca
Posted by: judi szyndrowski | September 09, 2009 at 07:55 AM
What a cool idea. I will have to try this with all my embossing folders!!
Posted by: Cindy Cook | September 09, 2009 at 07:56 AM
Man this is a DUH moment. Brilliant, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mary Jo Price-Williams | September 09, 2009 at 07:57 AM