TLC219 - Embossed Wax Paper Resist {5/4/09}

[Lynn in St. Louis]

Hi TLC'ers! I hope you're ready for some fun. I sort of misled you last week when I hinted that you will need a white opaque pen. You WILL need it, but not until next week...so if you didn't get around to finding one, you have a whole other 7 days to locate one.

Today what you will need for this technique is:

Glossy cardstock
Wax Paper (yes, the type from your kitchen)
A few pieces of scratch paper,
A brayer works best, but you could also probably use sponges if that is all you have
An embossing folder - Cuttlebug, texture plate or something similar
Glossy Cardstock
Die ink
Iron

Are you ready? Ok, let's get to it.

Today's technique is a new twist on an older idea. Beth (showmestamper) introduced the TLC'ers to this technique back in April 2005, using Beate's Wax Paper Resist technique which can be found HERE.

The twist idea comes Pat Huntoon and her wonderfully creative group of designers who consistently come up with fantastic ideas for the Technique Junkies newsletters.

The instructions go something like this:

Cut a piece of wax paper a little larger than the size of your embossing folder or texture plate.
Run the embossing folder or texture plate through your machine of choice (there are so many now, I hate to actually name ONE)
Remove your wax paper from the folder, which should have a pretty design all smashed into it.
The remainder of the process is EXACTLY as steps #2 through #7 in Beate's instructions. (link shown above)

That's it - but what fun you'll have personalizing your cards with colors and design backgrounds. Now, get busy and let me see your awesome creations.

If you would like to see my sample for today's technique, CLICK HERE.

To view ALL of the samples using the Embossed Waxed Paper Resist technique, CLICK HERE.

And, as always...be sure to add the keyword TLC219 (no spaces) when you upload your cards so that they will be pulled into the TLC219 gallery.

Ok - let's get busy and let me see your creative genius!

HINT for next week...well, I gave it to you last week...lol You will need an opaque white gel pen.

[NANCYRUTH]

thanks LYNN!!

[Julesiana]

Thanks Lynn!!
It has been a long time since I have done this!!

[Annie's Pantry]

great new twist on an old favorite.... I hope I get to play later!

[glowbug]

Looks like fun! Can't wait to play later!

[NANCYRUTH]

thanks Lynn, I can see endless possibilities with this technique! Off to the gym. (UGH!) http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...34999?cat=3552

[Luciesfloozies]

I can't wait to try this after work today. Then I'll finally get to use that brayer that has been in the drawer for about a year!!

[Cook22]

Oh yay, I am so glad that debhorst sent me some waxed paper so I can play along with this. And there I was with my white pen all ready .
Thanks, Lynn, looking forward to this.

[DawnL]

thanks Lynn!

[imastampin]

Hmmmm, I tried the technique, but I am less than pleased with the results. I may continue creating a card with it if I get inspired, or I may just check everyone else's results.

Thanks for the challenge Lynn.

[tay0479]

Sounds really cool. Unfortunately I won't be able to play I have to pack my stamping supplies today. Maybe I could wait a few days.

[okstamper]

Hmmm, I took a few days off from making any cards, lots of nights going to bed at a decent hour, and lots of walking. I might give this a try later when the boys are at school and I walk the lakes. Thanks!

[Lynn in St. Louis]

Well, if you notice, my background is somewhat "smashed", so if you are looking for results that look JUST like the cuttlebug background, I'm not sure you will get an exact replica. KWIM?

Originally Posted by imastampin

Hmmmm, I tried the technique, but I am less than pleased with the results. I may continue creating a card with it if I get inspired, or I may just check everyone else's results.

Thanks for the challenge Lynn.

[twinwillowsfarm]

What fun! Here is my card. Thanks for looking!

[bensarmom]

What a great twist Lynn. Can't wait to play!

[cveneruso]

You lost me at "iron", I retired mine, but the rest of you should have fun. I'll enjoy seeing your creations in the gallery.

[Emma F]

What fun Lynn, especially as I bought 2 Sizzix impressions folders this weekend! Thanks again for another great challenge.

Embossed Birthday

[CCamTP]

How fun. I'll have to get my brain working.

[lacyquilter]

Looks like fun. Thanks, Lynn.

[MariLynn]

Thanks Lynn for always finding new techniques to try. I usually don't have all the supplies, but I can find ways to alter the technique to what I have. But, with no wax paper, no glossy paper, and no embossing system... well, I guess I'll have to sit this one out. Sounds like fun though. I do have my white pen so I'll be ready for next week.

[markie's mom]

OOOOOOO! I love it!!!! GREAT technique...

Here's my gardener girl card

[Stamps'nCoffee]

Oh this sounds like a really cool technique...I wonder where my wax paper is?? I'll have to look for it!!

[NANCYRUTH]

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=42694 thanks for looking!!!

[Cindy H.]

Well gee, Lynn, after seeing your beautiful sample, I need to try out this technique. It looks so cool. Thanks for the challenge!

[jdmommy]

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=136194

Thanks Lynn! this tech. is really fun!! And it's a use for my iron!!

[Cook22]

Embossed Wax Bird Call
I don't think these are very inspired but I did have fun. Great for a rainy Bank Holiday Monday.

[Wendy G]

Thanks Lynn! I can't wait to try this!

[allee's]

What a fun background, Lynn!! Thanks for the wonderful challenge!

Here is mine:

RHS Class of 2009

[LeisaJane]

Originally Posted by Lynn in St. Louis

Well, if you notice, my background is somewhat "smashed", so if you are looking for results that look JUST like the cuttlebug background, I'm not sure you will get an exact replica. KWIM?

Hi Girls,

I just tried this cool technique and found that if I didn't put any pressure at all on the paper, I got a much better image. I also ironed on a hard surface, not my cushy ironing board cover. I gently swirled the iron around for only about 10 seconds. I was much happier with the results after that....HTH

Off to finish my card....!

[glowbug]

Thanks for a great challenge Lynn!! I enjoyed making my own DP with this technique!
here is mine: http://splitcoaststampers.com/galler...00&ppuser90379

[NCSUnikki]

This was sooo fun! I hadn't tried it before this morning!

Here is mine:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...=500&si=TLC219

(with the right link this time!)

[Wendy G]

I'm not sure I like my card but here it is anyway...

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=48011

[markie's mom]

Well...I made another card... While I was shopping with my dad, this card kept popping into my head...I kept seeing the SAND as the embossed Resisted paper! So...I made this one for today's challenge, too!

Here's my CrABBY card!

[cmsuto]

Thanks, Lynn! This was fun! Here is my card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=143903

[jafields76]

Just a note - If you sponge w/dye ink, this dries really fast and I couldn't buff with the paper towel. I took some platinum pigment ink for a bit of sheen and it buffed out the areas that I needed to be lighter! Great background idea and so cute! I'll post later on!

[MrsNemo]

Did I miss somewhere in the technique that says how hot to set your iron?

[stampnsk8r]

This is great...except...I didn't know if I could find an iron...I looked hi & low...and finally found one in the laundry cabnet...of all places. so...I finally finished this.

here's mine...

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=203115

[JeanetteF]

What a fun technique - thanks Lynn!!

Here's mine - Happy Mother's Day

I love that all my Mother's Day cards are going to be so different! I love challenges, so thanks all you challenge hostesses - I appreciate you!!!

TFL!

[benolathe]

Oh wow - I love this idea! Will have to find a time to play with my stamps and Cuttlebug this week.

[bensarmom]

Here's mine......I tried something a little different. I ran my waxed paper through the embosser and ironed it onto shiny cardstock. Then I took the waxed paper and used the brayer on that using pretty in pink, yo-yo yellow, and rose red (brayered off some of the color first). I taped it around a piece of cardstock and added it to a card. Maybe this is another new technique, but I thought it looked very old fashioned. My card is called Colored Waxed Paper. I'm going to finish my other card the way this challenge was originally designed! LOL Thanks Lynn!