Ranger's NEW Embossing Powders

I have to say I am beyond humbled....

I opened my Instagram page the other day and noticed a message.
So, I popped over to see what it was about....
and there was a message from Kelly from Ranger Ink. WHAT!?!?!

YOU SEE....

Ranger Ink has released NEW Speckle Embossing Powders! and they asked if I'd be interested in playing with their new product.
NOW...that was a silly question! OF COURSE!

So, I PATIENTLY waited for my box to arrive....
When my box arrived, I headed right for my studio to try them out.

I began by using Ranger Emboss It ~ Grey Tinted Embossing Ink Pad.

with ArtFoamies ~ Polka Dot stamp
I wanted to see how the product worked and
what it looked like when finished.

I tried several different ways to apply the Speckle Embossing Powder which is
a blend of color and textured granules.

• Pouring onto paper with stamped image.
       I found that the color covered the embossing ink making it a bit difficult       for the speckles to adhere.
• Scooping out Embossing Powder with my palette knife and sprinkling onto stamped image.
       This way worked better but I was still getting toooo much color and not        enough speckle.
• Lastly, using very small quantities of the Speckled Embossing Powder, specifically placed. 
       By far my FAVORITE way. It Allowed the "speckles" to adhere better.

Once I had determined how to apply the Embossing Powder....what next?!?

First, I wanted to dimmish the glossy look. So, I applied a layer of 

Ranger ~ Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium ~ Vintage
which worked WONDERFULLY!

I then pulled out more ArtFoamies Stamps
and let the stamping/embossing/layering begin.
Layer upon Layer of FABULOUS color.

NOW....what to do with my new "Embossed Paper".

I decided to cut it into ATC's 2.5 x 3.5 to use for cards.

I then pulled out one of my UmWowStudio ~ Small Ivy.

Now, I need a green color so I thought I'd try mixing
BlueBerry and Lemon Drop

I used Ranger ~ Emboss It Dabber ~ Clear
on the chippie and covered it with my mixture.

I have to say....I LOVE how it came out.

I even added a bit of Emboss It Dabber ~ Clear

to the edges of the flower and Embossing Powder ~ Cotton Candy

I finished off my card with a stamped sentiment by

Yvonne Blair Designs and Impression Obsession

Thank you for stopping by, 

I hope you have enjoyed my exploration of
Ranger Ink's new Speckle Embossing Powders.

and have inspired you to have a CREATIVE DAY! 

Other Products Used
ArtFoamies
Egg Yolk

Signals

Manhattan Border

...just a few BagTags!

Hello my Friends!!

Wanted to share some of my latest creations.

As I am still in the process of unpacking my studio.

WHAT A TASK this has been.

But in my unpacking I came across some unfinished tags....

SOOO...you know what that means!

BAGTAGS made with 'Tovers.
Can I just say.....I had atleast 3 boxes of 'Tovers.
(is that normal???)

Thanks BUNCHES for stoppin' by

to check out my BagTags!!

I hope I've inspired you to....

Be Creative!

...just couldn't stop

Hello peeps.....hope all is well in your neck of the woods!!

I have another ATC for

Week 3 Challenge.....

Week 3: Use up old alpha or number stickers/die cuts

I began with an ATC made from my "handmade" paper.

 To see how I made my paper head over here!

I pulled out a bag of UmWowStudio Alpha One

and randomly adhered letters to my ATC.

Next, I created a White Gesso Wash to cover
the Alpha One Chippies.

I then layered on some Multi Medium ~ Matte

and sprinkled on a bit of Mini Pearls.

When everything was dry I pulled out 2 Pipettes

and Macadamia and Tide Pool Glimmer Glaze.

I pulled up a bit of each color and deposited it on my ATC.

To help the color move, I spritzed with water.

I pulled out a piece of Woven Mesh from my 'TOVER's pile

and painted on a bit of the Tide Pool to help hold it together.

I also grabbed a piece of Black Ticking

from my 'TOVER's pile

along with pieces of an UmWowStudio ~ Ivy

and a premade spiral flower that was kickin' around.

The verbage is from 7 Dots Studio Fortune-teller.

 A few more closeups of my Alpha ATC.

Thank BUNCHES for stopping by and checking out my latest creation!

Playin' along...

I was invited by a fellow crafter to the 

Mixed Up Mag Mixer....

Their latest prompt for the Pix N Mix prompts is

Week 3: Use up old alpha or number stickers/die cuts

so I decided to play along.

First, I wanted to make some "paper"

using some scraps that were laying around on my desk!

some vintage music paper a piece of 7gypsies Architexture paper

a bit of burlap

a couple pieces of lace

a strip of linen ~ cut up

all adhered to a piece of Canvas Corp Kraft paper

using Multi Medium Matte.

I then painted a layer of Multi Medium ~ Matte

all over EVERYTHING! as a glaze.

When dry, I applied a layer of

diluted Gesso.

When dry, I cut my new "paper" into a bunch of ATC's.

Then I went digging for some old Alpha's.

I affixed them to my ATC and white washed them.

I pulled out various Tattered Angels, 

a few pieces parts that I had laying around,

I cut up a few left overs papers and made spiral flowers.

Here are a few closeups of my finished ATC.

So, what do you do with your finished ATC?

I adhered it to a metal sign I had picked up.

just PERFECT!

I hope you enjoyed my creative journey.....

Products Used:

Canvas Corp

Journal Lines on Kraft

Burlap

Ticking ~ Black

7gypsies

Architextures Paper pad

Tattered Angels

Chalkboard ~ Black Orchid
Glimmer Mist ~ Precious Metals

It's Brown

Glimmer Glam ~ Lime Cordial

UmWowStudio

Field Grasses

Impression Obsession/Yvonne Blair Designs
Everyday Quotes #1

The Crafter's Workshop
White Gesso

Ranger

Multi Medium ~ Matte

My Self Challenge

I was in a bad way.....

my creativity gone....nowhere to be found!

....and I was VERY SAD.

When I've encouraged others with this same malady

I emboldened them to find a challenge...

check out a sketch to inspire their creativity.

I tried these same tactics and NOTHING!

So what did I do.....

watch this little clip to find out!!

Here is what I came up with my

"floor 'TOVERS" hahahahaha

Now, this was my challenge to myself

use only what I picked up off the floor

or what was on my craft surface.

 In the end, I cheated and pulled out a stamp that
spoke to my heart!

Products Used
Tattered Angels
Black Orchid

Canvas CorpCanvas Garland

UmWowStudio

Crown Mash

Relics & ArtifactsAncient Heart

Yvonne Blair Design/IOStamps

Everyday Quotes 1

UmWowStudio New Release......

Hello Creative Souls....

THANK YOU for stopping by my blog and joining
The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!

Can I just say I am beyond GIDDY!!

UmWowStudio and I have partnered to release....

6 Nature Inspired Chipboard pieces. 

I had a paint lid that was 

kicking around in my studio from 

a decoration for my daughter's bridal party!

I began by painting my lid with
Tattered Angels ~ High Impact Paint ~ White.

I then used The Crafter's Workshop ~ Mini Prismascope

and Light and Fluffy Modeling Paste.

Whey dry I colored my lid with 

Tattered Angels ~ Glimmer Glaze

Galaxy
Pewter and
Saffron

Glimmer Glam ~ Bon Bon

My latest addiction....Relics & Artifacts!

I used one of the "face" resins from Visage and colored it with 

Tattered Angels ~ Glimmer Glam ~ Bon Bon
and Glimmer Glaze ~ Saffron

and accented it with vintage chain cord.

......and there it is......my UmWowStudio ~ Large Ivy

...colored with Tattered Angels ~ Glimmer Glaze ~ Galaxy and Saffron.

I finished off my creation 

by stamping on a piece of TissueStock with Stazon ink
and applying to my lid with Ranger ~ Multi Medium ~ Matte.

I finished off my creation with various twine, lace and chain.

I hope you enjoyed my creation. 

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