Happy Monday!! Finding time to stamp on Monday is really a hit or miss thing for me...so being able to participate in today's Technique challenge was a treat!
I guess you know by now, that I adore this fun Santa! I used my Coluzzle to cut out a Real Red circle and embossed the little snowflake (from Perfect Presentation) with white e.p. randomly all over it. I stamped the Santa on Whisper White c.s., colored his face, beard, boots, & mittens in (using a watercolor brush and my ink pads), then paper pieced his hat and suit on. I cut the Santa out and adhered him to the red circle. I then covered the whole thing with Versamark ink, poured Glassy Glaze (UTEE) over it, tapped off the excess and embossed it. While it was still hot, I poured on more Glassy Glaze, tapped off the excess, and embossed it again. I repeated this several times. Once I was satisfied with the thickness, I put my shiny Santa circle in the freezer to quickly cool it down (this also helps it "crack" easier). After it was cool, I gently "bent" it in several directions so that it would crack. I Finally, I rubbed some Sahara Sand ink over the cracks to help them show up better.
That's it! Definitely a fun technique that I will be doing more of this winter! Have a great day! ~Laurie
Recipe Stamps: Naughty or Nice, Perfect Presentation Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Wild Wasabi, DP from Rob & Bob Studios Ink: Versamark, Ink pads for coloring, Palette Noir Other: Coluzzle, Rhinestones, Glassy Glaze, White e.p., Corner Rounder, Red grosgrain, Frosted Lace Stickles
