Introducing Out of the Box

Lisa Johnson always puts a lot of thought into the functionality of her sets, and her new Out of the Box and Out of the box Sentiments sets are no exception.  A series of "boxed in" images are combined with several options for vertical and horizontal sentiments that can be added inside or outside the box.  For those of you that love to experiment have fun playing with different positions of image combinations, this set  is for you!
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The reverse images in this set lend themselves to a few different techniques you can experiment with.  The first one I wanted to show you is a simple embossing technique.  I started by stamping Polka Dot Basics with Vintage Cream ink onto dark chocolate cardstock.  ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

I waited just a couple minutes for the ink to dry, wiped an embossing buddy over the surface and stamped the floral trio image with Versamark ink.  I then heat embossed the images with Filigree clear embossing powder.

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I trimmed the blocks out and matted them with mega scalloped squares (pink punch) created from Vintage Cream cardstock.  A bit of Vintage Cream satin ribbon, a chocolate button and some twine provide some nice finishing details.  Two embossed lines created with my Scor-Pal above and below the ribbon provide some added texture and dimension.

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Here’s the finished project.  A simple quick technique and a simple quick little card!  Think of all the colors you could make these in!

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Next, I wanted to add some dimension AND shimmer to one of Lisa’s reverse images.    I started by stamping this floral image in both Summer Sunrise & Berry Sorbet.  I cut the flowers out carefully from the Berry Sorbet version.

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I then ran the three small flowers through my Xyron sticker maker, face down.  This applies the adhesive to the front of the image, which is exactly what I needed for glitter application

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After I had finished *sugar-coating* the flowers, I adhered them to the Summer Sunrise block, overlapping the matching floral portions.  I adhered them with foam dimensionals for a more defined look.

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My completed card is fun, cheerful and sunny! Want to see some additional techniques for reverse images?

Faux Spectrum Pad

Perfect Pearls Pull-off

Double Vision Vellum Window

Emboss Resist

So what are your impressions of what you have seen of Lisa’s new set so far?  What is one of your favorite reverse image techniques?  Share with us today in the comments section of this post to be eligible to win big!  One winner will randomly be chosen to receive their very own copies of the

Out of the Box & Out of the Box Sentiments sets!

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Be sure to stop by Lisa’s blog today to see what else she has done with this fun set!

And Melissa has a few more things to share with you as well in regards to her two new sets!

Lauren is introducing one of her new templates today too.  It’s a must see!

And Melissa still ha……

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Dark Chocolate Card:

Stamps- Out of the Box available Nov. 15th), Polka Dot Basics.

Ink- Vintage Cream pigment, Versamark

Paper- Dark  chocolate, Vintage Cream

Other- Vintage Cream satin ribbon, chocolate button from Foof-a-la, twine

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Sunny Hello Card:

Stamps- Out of the Box available Nov. 15th)

Ink-White pigment, Summer Sunrise & Berry Sorbet.

Paper- Spring Moss, Stamper’s Select White, Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise

Other-Summer Sunrise stitched ribbon, adhesive rhinestones, EK Success corner rounder (guide removed for scallops), Prisma glitter, Swiss Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder.