TECHNIQUE TUESDAY, Dryer Sheet Technique...

Last night was my Technique Tuesday class. Since it is holiday time, we made Christmas cards to accompany our new techniques.  First up is the Dryer Sheet technique.  This technique has a similar effect to Dazzling Diamond Dust, but is much more diffuse giving you a very soft almost out-of-focus look.

I'm not sure how I liked it for this particular card (see an alternate version below).  I've done some I really liked before, but the stamp sets I used have since retired.  The stamps used can make or break this technique style.  Bold stamps and stronger colors work best.  Enjoy!

SOFT WINTER SCENE SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – A Wish for Peace (#111614, $16.95), Serene Snowflakes (#115438, $20.95)
• Card Stock – Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Night of Navy, Brushed Silver
• Ink – Bashful Blue, Night of Navy Classic, Encore Silver Metallic (retired), Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker
• Ribbon –Night of Navy 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain (#119773, $9.95)
• Accessories – Dazzling Diamonds (#102023, $4.50), Anywhere Glue Stick (#104045, $3.95), Used Dryer Sheet
• Tools – Sponge Daubers

DRYER SHEET DIRECTIONS:

1. Using a neutral piece of cardstock, stamp and color your image.
2. Cover the entire surface of cardstock with Anywhere Glue Stick
3. Press a used dryer sheet onto the adhesive, beginning in the center and smoothing out all the wrinkles.
4. Trim dryer sheet or wrap around and secure on the back of CS.
5. Pour Dazzling Diamonds all over it. Rub or press the glitter in, then tap off the excess.

After the class, I made this card using the Dazzling Diamond Dust technique (although I didn't use the Glossy card stock for this one) which I felt better suited this design. 

DAZZLING WINTER SCENE SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – A Wish for Peace (#111614, $16.95), Serene Snowflakes (#115438, $20.95)
• Card Stock – Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Night of Navy, Brushed Silver
• Ink – Bashful Blue, Night of Navy Classic, Encore Silver Metallic (retired), VersaMark, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker
• Ribbon –Night of Navy 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain (#119773, $9.95)
• Accessories – Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder (#101930, $4.75)
• Tools – Sponge Daubers

DAZZLING DIAMOND DUST TECHNIQUE DIRECTIONS:

1. Stamp your images on glossy cardstock and color as desired.  Allow to dry completely.
2. Press the Versamark pad on your stamped piece using the “direct-to-paper” method covering the entire piece of cardstock.
3. Cover with Iridescent Ice Embossing Power. Tap off the excess and heat emboss until it appears shiny and brighter.
4. Variations:

• Use a brayer and cover your cardstock with one color. Add powder and emboss. Use that for a great sparkling background.
• Using a Stipple brush, stipple ink on for a different look.