The phrase “Bird in a Gilded Cage” popped into my head today. I don’t know why I even thought of it. However, it provided me with the inspiration for today’s card. “Chic Boutique” has become one of my new “go-to” sets of late, so I inked up the “Birdcage” in preparation for a little heat embossing. Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper and custom made “gold” brads were the perfect complement, with just a pop of color provided by Bermuda Bay.
- Prepare a standard card base from Chocolate Chip, and score at the top. Round all four corners with the Corner Rounder.
- Layer with a selection from Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper, once again rounding all four corners.
- Run a strip of Bermuda Bay card stock through the Big Shot, along with the “Small Dot” Texturz Plate from Stampin’ Up! Backgrounds 1. Mat onto Chocolate Chip. Add a snippet of Chocolate Chip ribbon from Masterpiece Ribbon Originals, and adhere to the card base.
- Ink the “Birdcage” image from Chic Boutique with VersaMark ink. Sprinkle with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Tap to remove the excess, and heat with the Heat Tool. Round opposite corners, and mat onto Chocolate Chip, once again rounding opposite corners. Adhere to the card base.
- Ink the “Flourish” stamp from Chic Boutique with VersaMark, and follow the same procedure for heat embossing. Snip out with Paper Snips. Mat onto Chocolate Chip and snip out again.
- Ink the “Merci” stamp with Chocolate Chip and use the Stamp-a-ma-jig to place it perfectly in the center of the gilded flourish. “Pop” onto the card base with a Stampin’ Dimensional.
- For the final “Midas Touch”, gild two Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware Brads by coating them with VersaMark ink, dipping them into Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder and heating. (Be careful, as the Heat Tool gets incredibly hot. I actually held my brads with tongs.) Position as illustrated to add balance.
I wish that you could see this card in person. The gold is so shiny! I have used this same technique to emboss label holders, metal rimmed tags, and more! I know that I will be using it quite often when I begin to make my holiday cards! If you have questions about this technique, please feel free to email me.
As always, your comments and questions are very important to me. Please, don’t say good-bye without leaving a comment! Whether it’s about cards, techniques, dogs, or even cracked ribs…I love to hear what you have to say! Until next time…
Stamp Set: Chic Boutique (113744)
Designer Series Paper: Thoroughly Modern (115673)
Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Chocolate Chip (102128), Bermuda Bay (115317)
Inks: VersaMark (102283), Chocolate Chip (100908)
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Corner Rounder (109047), Stampin’ Up! Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates (114512), Standard Texturz Impressions Pad (114614), Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber (114615)
Embellishments: Masterpiece Ribbon Originals (116230), Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware (112454), Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109129)
Really pretty, Ann.
You have done some fantastic work with this set.
So elegant… love the pop of blue. Hugs,
So beautiful, elegant, sophisticated! Lovely!
So pretty Ann – sorry to read about your rib. Hope you are feeling much better. Its painful, I’ve been there. Take it easy!
Hmmm…do you like that set? Just a guess! You do amazing things with that set!
I love the gold. I don’t do any gold, but I am inspired to do it now!
Golden! The rounded corners (even at the top) as so cool. Perfect layout. Hugs, Mary
Very elegant…love the look! I’m so going to have to get that DP! {SMILES}
Love the gold with those colors. It’s perfect. Nice job embossing too.