Friday, December 02, 2022

Letterpress Snowflake

Hi everyone.   Our Zoom crafty group met earlier this week and we tried Chrissie Stoke's Easy Letterpress technique (click on link to view video).

We had varying degrees of success.  One of the biggest problems was figuring out the right "sandwich" to use in our die-cutting machines (we all have different ones).  Using a magnet in the sandwich to keep your inked die from moving also helped a lot. 

Once I did a few tries, I did figure it out, but can't remember what it as now. :)  It did a lovely emboss of my large snowflake die and added colour to the background.  I added a white die-cut snowflake on top to complete.  This technique is limited as the dies need to be symmetrical in order to use both the back and front of the dies (you'll see in the video).

In the photo above, you can see the raised design from embossing the die.  It does add some wonderful texture and dimension. :)

This is the first time I used my new Sophie Snowflake die from Simon Says Stamp, so I'm sending this card over to NBUS Challenge #45.


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Stamps:  Holiday Sprigs - sentiment (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Salty Ocean distress ink (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Sophie Snowflake die (Simon Says Stamp)

Challenges:


24 comments:

HilaryJane said...

The effect is beautiful, but I can imagine it can be a fiddle and I expect there is a danger of the ink ending up in the wrong place, but when it works its worth it. You have really made it work here. what a great first use of that die too xx

Judy said...

Loll, your card is beautiful. I watched the video, I want to give this a try but will wait until the new year to practice with my existing supplies.
Thank you so much for sharing.

I Card Everyone said...

It's absolutely breathtaking, Loll!
=]

Cat Craig said...

This is fabulous, the depth and then the die on top really capture the eye.

Nstiz said...

Love this! I've never seen anything like it before so thanks for the link to the video. The embossing looks fabulous and love that you added the white snowflake over the soft blue color. I must try this!

Bonnie said...

This turned out beautifully, Lolly! Love this snowflake and the blue peeking out! The dimension is awesome!

TK said...

This is beautiful! Love the soft color and subtle texture. I've learned that the sandwiches can be the hardest part for me, but a few attempts (and some wasted materials) and I can usually figure it out. Thanks for joining NBUS!

Pat said...

I do watch Chrissie's videos but must have missed this one, and what a great idea for a very dimensional and beautiful look, and you have done this beautifully Loll in that really pretty blue. x

Lisa Elton said...

Perfectly frost and perfectly pretty!

nancy littrell said...

Beautiful letterpress technique snowflake card, Lolly. TFS your card, description and link to the video. This would be a fun technique to try. Love and Hugs...dear friend..

baileyrosy.com said...

Wow! Looks amazing and you got such a great impression the touch of colour really brings it to life. I always forget what sandwich I use I really must write it down.

Marie

Julie B said...

So pretty Loll, it took some working out I'm sure but it was certainly worth it! :)

Linda said...

Oh WOW! This is so pretty. I love all the dimension, and the touch of colour gives the perfect frosty look. I must watch the video, thanks for the link xx

Julia Aston said...

A beautiful result with this technique Loll!! xx

Bobby said...

So much beauty and dimension in one simple card. Lovely, Loll.

Papercraft Boutique said...

This big snowflake card is so pretty, Loll! Love the dimension, texture, and the light blue shadow! Thanks for the link to Chrissie's tutorial video! I'm looking forward to watching it this weekend.
Hideko xx

Ina G said...

Beautiful Loll. You did a fabulous job replicating Chrissie's technique. Thanks for sharing the link.

BożenA said...

Very cool technique. Allows you to increase the use of dies. I love the raised pieces that add dimension. Amazing Christmas card.
xx

Marcia Hill said...

CAS and absolutely BEAUTIFUL Loll!! That is such a pretty snowflake and this technique worked beautifully with it...lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Leslie Miller said...

I love the look of this and have bookmarked the video. If you had any degree of trouble with it I'm sure I would struggle, too. The outcome you achieved appears so worth it!

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful Loll, your letterpress snowflake looks amazing ♥

Brenda said...

Love your card Loll, and I love watching Christine. She is such a talented lady and makes the most beautiful CAS cards. I want to try this technique too, I think it is going to be so fun to try. I can see how getting the right sandwich for your own machine would be challenging though. Hugs, Brenda

Darnell said...

Wow, Lolly, you would get an A+ from Chrissie for this result! It's amazing! Your photograph really captures the cool effect! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Love, Dolly

Trina P. said...

So beautiful. Simple yet impactful. Love it!