Thursday, October 18, 2012

Working with Ranger Embossing Powders!

 
For the next four weeks, the Dreamweaver Team is working with Ranger Distress powders, so get ready for some fun!  The Dreamweaver challenge is still Festively Fall, so don't forget to enter that competition for your chance to win any stencil you want.  Meanwhile, take a look at my fall card.


MATERIALS

Dreamweaver Stencil LL 515
Dreamweaver Stencil LJ 905
Stamping Details Rubber Mat
Ranger Inkssentials Surfaces Metal Foil Tape Sheets
Vagabond or another manual die cut machine
Mercart Metal Teflon Deerfoot Tool  (in basic tool kit)
Alcohol Ink Applicator Tool
Alcohol Inks in Stream
Alcohol Inks in Pool
Alcohol Inks in Espresso
Alcohol Ink Blending Solution
QTips
Sanding Block
Inkssentials Non Stick Craft Sheet
Ranger Perfect Medium Pen
Distress Embossing Powder Vintage Photo
Distress Embossing Powder Spiced Marmalade
Distress Embossing Powder Peeled Paint
Ranger Heat It Craft Tool
Craft Knife
Tim Holtz Paper (mine was from the seasonal pad)
Removable Tape
Three Stencil Brushes
Distress Ink in Mustard Seed
Distress Ink in Forest Moss
Distress Ink in Peeled Paint
Distress Ink in Vintage Photo
Core'dinations Cardstock
Adhesive
Floss

DIRECTIONS
1)  Run the pumpkin stencil and the foil tape sheet through the Vagabond with the rubber mat.  You will be setting up as if you are cutting a Cuttlebug Die, but also include the rubber mat.  Make sure that you have the stencil face up, the metal face up and the rubber mat in the middle of your "sandwich".
2)  Use the Mercart tool to push the metal into the edges of the stencil.  You are creating "wells" to put your embossing powders in.  Be gentle with the tool to avoid ripping the metal.



 
3)  Use the blending tool and the alcohol inks to color the metal.

 
 
 4)  Use your Perfect Pearls Pen to place the shadows and cover with Vintage Photo Distress Embossing Powders.

5)  Heat.  BE CAREFUL not to overheat and burn. 

 

6)  Add the Spiced Marmalade Powders and heat.  Then, add the Peeled Paint and heat.
 
7)  To brighten up the color a little, add additional layers of Spiced Marmalade.

8)  When all the embossing is finished, use a craft knife to scrape out the lines in the pumpkin.

 
9)  Use removable tape to attach the sunflower stencil to the Tim Holtz paper. 

10)  Use the stencil brushes and Distress Ink to stencil the image onto the paper.


11)  Use QTips with Blending Solution to remove any excess alcohol ink.
 

11)  Assemble card.

So, did you know you could win just for commenting on our collaboration?  Here is a look at the fabulous prize package:

So, comment today!
Also, be sure and check out the other bloggers and leave comments for them, too.  The more places you comment, the better your chances to win!
 
Dream It Up!
Wendy Jordan
Liz Martin
Kristi Van Doren
Lee Kellogg
Pam Hornschu
Cherylynn Moser
Louise Healy
Laura Drahozal
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88 comments:

  1. ScrappychickOctober 18, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Totally fabulous! Love the alcohol bg and that you used the powders on metal!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 18, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Love those pumpkins! So dimensional! Great ideas -

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  3. CherylynnOctober 18, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    What a great way to use the distress embossing powder. No ink required!

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  4. RobynOctober 18, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    beautiful! great techniques and love the stencils

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  5. Pam HornschuOctober 18, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Great tutorial, Laura! Very cool placing the powders inside the stencil sections!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 18, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Great card, you have given me some great ideas, like how have I forgotten about the Perfect pearls pen??! Thank you!

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  7. Liz MartinOctober 18, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    There was definitely an Ah Ha! moment when you mentioned the Perfect Pearls pen. Have to find me and put it to use. Thanks, too, for the great step-by-step instructions. As always, you've give us another great technique to try.

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  8. liberal sprinklesOctober 18, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    very cool technique. thanks for sharing

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  9. maria f.October 18, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Wow. What a work of art. And now I know how you achieved that wonderful blue background effect.

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  10. deadroseOctober 18, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Great techniques on this card! My head is filling with ideas!

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  11. UniquebynancyOctober 18, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    What a unique way to use metal and powder. Great card.
    Nancy

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  12. Tarnished RoseOctober 18, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Great idea. Love this card.

    Smiles~
    Marilyn

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  13. Cahos' ChaosOctober 18, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    I love this! I have this pumpkin stencil. great job. thanks for sharing.

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  14. KropinKatOctober 18, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    I love how your card turned out! Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!!

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  15. TashaOctober 18, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    I love this technique! Thanks for sharing. I didn't know you could use the rubber mats in the Vagabond! hmmm... :)

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  16. Kathy EddyOctober 18, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Such a gorgeous fall card!

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  17. MargieOctober 18, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Wow, this is beautiful!

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  18. BeejayOctober 18, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    What great techniques! I have never seen the the foil sheet and embossing before! Love it!

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  19. loganOctober 18, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    omg, the internet gives such interesting and professional ideas. Blown away by this technique and the look of the pumpkins is very realistic! So much to learn!

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  20. Lady BrightOctober 18, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Love the idea with the foil sheet. Thanks for posting great photos to go with your description = makes it sooo simple!

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  21. KarinOctober 18, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Great techniques!

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  22. sunflower sueOctober 18, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Such a beautiful card. It looks a little complicated, but it's definitely worth all of the work. :)

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  23. BuncobuddyOctober 18, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Fabulous technique. I'm gonna try it! Thanks.

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  24. BethOctober 18, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Laura,

    Beautiful job and amazing new techniques! I love working with foil tape and this is fabulous! TFS!

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  25. D's Paper StudioOctober 18, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    thank you for the tutorial...i'm thinking christmas...hmmm TFS

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  26. KellyOctober 18, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    I learned so much from your tutorial and of course, the card is wonderful. The foil really adds a cool touch.

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  27. Rea'October 18, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    OMG, this is a beautiful card, gotta try that technique, great instructions!

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  28. YogiOctober 18, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    wonderful. Love your pumpkins
    Have a great day

    Definitely not happy about word verification though. Not nice...

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  29. KatinaOctober 18, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Faux embossed enamel!! Love it! And I love pumpkins, so I new it was a fabulous project before I even started reading!

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  30. Patti WOctober 18, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    I love the look of the embossed metal. I haven't tried that yet- thanks for the tutorial!

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  31. JodyOctober 18, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    This looks like something I may have to try, very interesting! Love the pumpkins!!!

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  32. bzyPTmomOctober 18, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Love this--great technique on metal--thanks for the inspiration.

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  33. NtsisterzOctober 18, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    The possibilities are endless. I am looking forward to trying this technique.

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  34. KKGirlsOctober 18, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    That looks awesome. Thank you for sharing. Another great use of distressed powder :)

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  35. KristiOctober 18, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Very cool..You and Georgia were on the same wave this week! LOVELY

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  36. Karen AKA SoccerboyzmomOctober 18, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    That card is absolutely gorgeous and whomever receives it is totally lucky.,

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  37. WendyOctober 18, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Fabulous step out photo's!!! This is great Laura!!!

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  38. JackieOctober 18, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    Wow! This is a great card! Thanks for going into detail on how you made it.

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  39. TerreceOctober 18, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    INCREDIBLE!!!! You are the metal queen!!

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  40. Anita Houston The Artful MavenOctober 18, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    My mind is swarming with ideas! Totally fantastic technique! I need some stencils!!! I can't wait to see more!

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  41. KarenOctober 19, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    Gotta definitely try this technique! This is one AWESOME PROJECT!!

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  42. LouiseOctober 19, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    Cool idea Laura, very creative! Great card!

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  43. JenniOctober 19, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Oh wow, this is stunning, what a fab idea. I look forward to the next 4 weeks!
    Jenni

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  44. AnonymousOctober 19, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    beautiful!

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  45. Nan GOctober 19, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    So cool! I have this stencil! Can't wait to give this a try...thanks!

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  46. MardiOctober 19, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Great ... a new trick to use with my stencils.. love it.

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  47. mamablitgerOctober 19, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Thank you so much..Love getting new ideas on how to use materials new ways ! Have lot of stencils so will LOVE to try your idea. ..
    Thanks a lot !!

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  48. PamelaOctober 19, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Wow! Wow! Wow!
    I'm a cardmaker and i love your card!
    JPALM3746@comcast.net

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  49. AnnOctober 19, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    What a great collaboration--Ranger and Dreamweaver!! Thanks for the detailed tutorial on this super pumpkin card. Looking forward to following your creative festivities for the next four weeks!

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  50. Dana D.October 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Terrific card. Such details. You are oh so talented.

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  51. WinnieOctober 19, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Wow..The use of the metal really was great. I love the background and the use of the alcohol inks. I can't wait to try. Thanks for sharing the instructions.

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  52. Marianne HOctober 19, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    So lovely, thanks for the tutorial

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  53. Lost MermaidOctober 19, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Use of stencil and metal is wonderful. Thanks!

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  54. teepeeOctober 19, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    THANK YOU for the great tutorial. I have never tried the foil, but I will now. Love the card's sorta "dreamy" colorscheme.

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  55. Wee VonOctober 19, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    What a great idea! It is beautiful!

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  56. patskingOctober 19, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Oh how I love metal. I need to find some time to play.

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  57. Maureen ChandlerOctober 19, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    This is amazing! Thanks so much for the tutorial!

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  58. Flo October 19, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    I love how you did this. It looks beautiful.

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  59. Cathy MichelsOctober 19, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Wow - gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

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  60. UnknownOctober 19, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Just Wow....great idea.

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  61. ValerieOctober 19, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Great card. Always love a new technique!

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  62. HelenMOctober 19, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Very nice card. Thanks

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  63. LindaOctober 19, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    wonderful technique. thanks for sharing!

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  64. Lindalee622October 19, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Another great tech. I have never heard of a Mercart tool, will be on the search for one. Thanks for sharing.

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  65. SereneOctober 19, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Holy cow! What an awesome card. I love what you did there. Totally fabulous! Thanks for the directions and pictures.
    Shades of Blue

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  66. Penny WalkerOctober 19, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Very cool technique. Great job.

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  67. BarbOctober 19, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    wonderful technique

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  68. PamelaOctober 19, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    I love this card, and especially the metal technique you used.

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  69. jcinokcOctober 19, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Your card looks great. Love your technique.

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  70. Cheryl COctober 19, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    I've never thought of EP + metal!!! What a great technique you came up with! I love metals... (swoon).

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  71. Art By WandaOctober 19, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Wonderful card!!!!

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  72. RufusOctober 19, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    2 of my favorite companies together and a great technique twist!
    R/

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  73. Kris in AlaskaOctober 20, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    I never would have thought of this technique! Cool!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  74. UnknownOctober 20, 2012 at 4:42 AM

    another wowsers i am so amazed everytime i see a new idea wow...

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  75. Larissa HeskettOctober 20, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    HOW AWESOME!! =) THANKS for sharing!! I LOVE my distress powders and am always eager to learn NEW techniques and ideas for using them!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  76. Kathy/NorthCarolinaOctober 20, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Oh my goodness! Just wonderful. The finish is so old and vintage.

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  77. Paper ProfusionOctober 20, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Fabulous art. Now ... I need to get me some of those stencils! Nicola x

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  78. JeriOctober 20, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    So many techniques in just one project. Thank you for sharing.

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  79. MariecOctober 20, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Gorgeous pumpkins and nice techniques! Thank you for sharing them with us! :)

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  80. Art Joy of Sharing with Peg and ShelOctober 21, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Lovely. So many new things to try. thanks

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  81. LesaOctober 21, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Very nice techniques and I love you pumpkins and flowers! Very cool.

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  82. sewzallsquirrelsOctober 21, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    I did not think to try this on metal.
    Fabulous results.

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  83. Mary AnnOctober 22, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Wow!Very pretty card...Thanks for the tutorials...

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  84. MORMOROctober 22, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! The technique is awesome.

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  85. Nancy SOctober 22, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    What an amazing technique! I can't wait to try it.

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  86. AnjaOctober 23, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Wow, this is so awesome!! An idea for christmas cards immediately emerged :)
    Thanks from the Netherlands for this great tutorial

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  87. DinaOctober 24, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Oh, that is so cool!!!

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  88. herhen16October 25, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Never new you could use a stamp pad with a stencil brush, I'm up for giving it a go!

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