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AUG10VSNC ~ Friday, August 27th ~ 8 PM EST ~ Resisting the Heat
Title: Resisting the Heat
Hostess: Dawn (2manycookbooks)
Keyword: AUG10VSNC
Day/Date: Friday, August 27th
Time: 8 PM EST
I was really inspired by the theme “Summertime in the Land that I Love”. It made me think of all the trips we took when I was a kid. My dad always wanted to see the natural beauty of the United States and all the open spaces. I think we visited just about every national in Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona.
So, I was thinking of all the beautiful scenes I was lucky enough to see as a kid and it reminded me of this great background technique called wax paper Cuttlebug resist. You can find a link to it here.
Now I know the last thing you want to do in the summertime is get out that iron. But trust me! The results are worth it! And who knows, when you are done with the VSN challenges, you might even be tempted to use that iron on a few clothes that really need it!
Your challenge is to make a card using this technique, wax paper Cuttlebug resist, to create a beautiful background for your card. Don’t worry if you don’t have a Cuttlebug machine. Any embossing folder will work.
1. ALL VSN CREATIONS MUST BE UPLOADED BY 10:00 PM EST ON Monday August 30th.
2. You have 45 minutes to complete the challenge.
3. Please remember to put in the correct keyword, AUG10VSNC, when uploading your image. Copying and pasting the challenge keyword is recommended to avoid typos.
It is also highly recommended that you post a link to your creation in this chat thread to be sure your layout is seen.
HELPFUL HINTS: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE GLOSSY CARD STOCK FACING INSIDE, TOUCHING YOUR WAX PAPER. DO NOT IRON YOUR EMBOSSING FOLDER. TAKE THE WAX PAPER OUT OF IT AND SET ASIDE. THEN PUT THE WAX PAPER IN THE CS AND IRON AWAY.My samples:
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Dawn
Last edited by 2manycookbooks; 08-27-2010 at 09:46 PM..
Reason: ADDED HELPFUL HINTS
oooh super cool! I love techniques, I always discover new ones on VSN. I don't have time to break out the old iron tonight but I'm sure I'll be able to catch up tomorrow! Have fun! See you tomorrow!
I tried it and it didn't work. Not sure what I did wrong. I think I will sit this one out. I need more time to practice this technique. Is the glossy paper on the outside or inside with the wax paper ? I am so confused. ha ha.
I tried it and it didn't work. Not sure what I did wrong. I think I will sit this one out. I need more time to practice this technique. Is the glossy paper on the outside or inside with the wax paper ? I am so confused. ha ha.
Fold your glossy paper in half with the gloss on the inside. Put your embossed wax paper inside and iron the outside. Hope that helps!
I tried it and it didn't work. Not sure what I did wrong. I think I will sit this one out. I need more time to practice this technique. Is the glossy paper on the outside or inside with the wax paper ? I am so confused. ha ha.
Bev, I hope you try it again. The wax paper is on the inside and facing both sides of the glossy. The embossed wax paper is sandwiched between the glossy, so you iron the non glossy side(s).
Then when you are done, you open it up, cut it apart and have 2 cards.
You'll sponge the glossy side and where the wax is, the ink will resist.
It really is very easy once you get the hang of it.
Can't wait to try this one! Hubby just got home with dinner, so it will have to be later... Do you have to clean your embossing folder after running it through with the wax paper?
Can't wait to try this one! Hubby just got home with dinner, so it will have to be later... Do you have to clean your embossing folder after running it through with the wax paper?
No, not at all but a good question. Glad you asked!
I've been hesitant to ink up my embossing folders for that very reason...
but I've never had a problem at all.
I've done this technique before, with some success, but it didn't work tonight. So either I'll skip this challenge or try it again tomorrow when I'm more relaxed.
Val
Bev, I hope you try it again. The wax paper is on the inside and facing both sides of the glossy. The embossed wax paper is sandwiched between the glossy, so you iron the non glossy side(s).
Then when you are done, you open it up, cut it apart and have 2 cards.
You'll sponge the glossy side and where the wax is, the ink will resist.
It really is very easy once you get the hang of it.
Thanks for review of instructions, I get it now. I was ironing the sandwich in my folder. I am such a dork. My folder got a little warped ha ha.
I tried it and it didn't work. Not sure what I did wrong. I think I will sit this one out. I need more time to practice this technique.
Bev - I am with you. I just tried it twice. NOTHING. Nada... I am doing something wrong! Wah. Maybe I will try it again sometime, but I am going to go for the next challenge instead.
I've done this technique before, with some success, but it didn't work tonight. So either I'll skip this challenge or try it again tomorrow when I'm more relaxed.
Val
I'm sorry Val...Try again tomorrow for sure. Will look forward to it.
If you did it before, you can do it again. As mentioned earlier, I usually
flip my packet over and iron from both sides. It does seem to work better that way. Take your time.
I've wanted to try this technique for quite some time. It was actually easier than I thought or it was beginner's luck. Thanks for pushing me out of my comfort zone.
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