As a child, I loved the kaleidoscope! Now, every time I see a medallion, it reminds me of those brightly colored, beautiful images. When I first saw the Pretty Medallion background stamp by Stampin’ Up!, it immediately brought back those memories of childhood. But, before purchasing the Pretty Medallion I thought of ways in which I could use it, other than a, just, a background.
I chose to heat emboss the medallion using gold or silver embossing powder. Afterwards, Stampin’ Blends were used to color the embossed medallion with the goal to simulate the images I remembered when looking through a kaleidoscope. When finished coloring, the medallion was cut in half, thereby, allowing me to make two cards from one image. The images were the focal points on a solid embossed background. I, absolutely, loved the finished result! I hope you do, too!
Ready to get started? Watch the video, below, to see tips on how to create a beautiful focal image from a background stamp! Further down, you will find the measurements, instructions and supply list. I would love to hear from you! Leave me a comment below and let me know which one you like best!
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Card Measurements
- Basic White Thick
- 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″ (card base)
- 3 3/4″ x 5″ (inside layer)
- scrap to die cut sentiment
- Soft Succument
- 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (embossed layer)
- 4″ x 5 1/4″ (inside layer)
- Soft Seafoam
- 2 1/2″ x 5 3/8″
- Shimmery White
- 4 3/8″ x 5 1/2″
Instructions
- Fold card base on score line and burnish with bone folder.
- Dry emboss Soft Succulent layer using Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder
- Adhere embossed layer to front of card.
- Stamp medallion on Shimmery White using Versamark Ink.
- Cover image with Gold Embossing Powder and heat set.
- Color image using Stampin’ Blends (choose colors)
- Once image is colored, cut image in half and adhere to layer of Soft Seafoam.
- Adhere combined layer using Stampin’ Dimensionals to left side of card leaving a thin border of embossed layer.
- Stamp greeting using Versamark Ink and heat emboss using Gold Embossing Powder.
- Trim or die cut greeting, as desired. Adhere to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Stamp internal greeting on inside Basic White layer using Versamark Ink and Gold Embossing Powder.
- Stamp a portion of the medallion stamp in the lower corner of the Basic White layer, if desired.
- Glue Basic White layer to Soft Succulent layer. Adhere combined layer to inside of card.
- Apply Iridescent Rhinestones to front of card, if desired.
Additional Pretty Medallion Cards
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Images copyright 1990-2022 Stampin’ Up!®
Images copyright 1990-2022 Stampin’ Up!®
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