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Colorful Silhouettes TutorialAugust/September 2011

This technique was contributed and filmed by Staff Writer Beth Norman. The contrast betweenthe white embossing and the solid stamped image is stunning.

Supplies: - Dye Inks in several colors- White Embossing Powder- Black Embossing Powder- Embossing Buddy/Anti-Static Bag- Sponges (not pictured)- VersaMark Ink Pad- Heat Gun- Silhouette, Bold or Solid Style Stamp

Step One:Sponge ink onto cardstock, covering it completely with patches of color. Blend the colors together with the sponges.

Step Two:Rub the embossing buddy over the sponged cardstock.

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Step Three:Cover stamp with VersaMark and stamp onto cardstock.

Step Four:Cover with white embossing powder and heat emboss.

Step Five:Ink solid stamp with VersaMark.

Step Six:Stamp Image on embossed cardstock, add black embossing powder and heat emboss. se as desired.

Finished CardArtwork: Beth NormanStamps: I Brake for Stamps

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Finished CardArtwork: Donna DuquetteStamps: Starving Artistamps

Finished CardArtwork: Beth NormanStamps: Stampin’ Up!© 1990-2011 Stampin’ Up! ®

Finished CardArtwork: Donna DuquetteStamps: Starving Artistamps

Finished CardArtwork: Nancy DawsonStamps: Stampin’ Up!© 1990-2011 Stampin’ Up! ®

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Finished CardArtwork: Judy JacksonStamps: Hero Arts, smARTworks

Finished CardArtwork: Chris DickinsonStamps: Mark’s Finest Papers

Finished CardArtwork: Jackie KalchertStamps: Posh Impressions, I Brake for Stamps

Finished CardArtwork: Jackie KalchertStamps: Stampabilities, Hero Arts Paper: Paper Temptress

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Finished CardArtwork: Jackie KalchertStamps: Hearts in Touch, Club Scrap