CAS Mix Up June's Monthly Picks

June's Embossing Paste / Gel gallery was filled with gorgeous, textured beauties.  Thanks to all the played along with us!

Our Top Pick for June

Trina
 (My Crafting Closet)

The Design Team loved Trina's wonderful CAS mixed media design.  All that gorgeous white (open) space along with the beautiful embossed and glittered wave background created an amazing card.

Congratulations, Trina
Make sure to grab the "Top Pick" badge below.

And more Outstanding Designs

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Congratulations to Macimbalo, Linda, Mac, Hannelie, Gwendolyn,
Marcia, Christine, Cathy and Maura

Make sure to grab your badge below.

July's challenge starts in a few days.  See you on July 1st!

CAS Mix Up June Reminder

There's still time to play!

Video Tutorials:

Coloring Embossing Pastes by Laura Bassen (7:01)

Embossing Paste with Glitter by tjaniga (4:55)

Embossing Pastes with Stencil by Kamila Routis (9:05)

Heat Embossing and Embossing Paste by Tracy Mae Design (7:38)

Home-made Texture Paste and Glitter Paste Tutorial by Pamela Johnson (written)

Perfect Pearls Paste Embossing by Kristi Anderton (5:56)

Homemade Embossing Paste Recipe (From France Martin.  Thanks France!)

1/4 c. cornstarch

1 T. inexpensive glue (Elmer's, etc.)

1 T. inexpensive white acrylic paint

1 T. water (approximately!)

Mix together cornstarch, glue and paint.  Gradually add enough water to make your paste spreadable (not runny).  Amount of water depends on thickness of glue and paint. Stir together until there are NO lumps.  Spread over stencil using a palette knife, spreader, old credit or gift card.  Wash off stencil, etc. right away.

For future uses, save leftover paste in an airtight container to prevent it from drying out. Creates a good white paste.  You can custom colour your paste with acrylic paints and other colouring mediums.

Please follow challenge rules:

1. Must be a card with a CAS (clean and simple) design (including open space)
2. Must include at least three components listed on challenge badge
3. Include link to challenge in your entry post
4. When linking to challenge, link to your entry post

Thank you!!

Marianne
(Guest Designer)

Using, stamping, stencil paste over a stencil, fussy cutting, sponging (edges), die cut, 

splattering, ribbon

Loll
(Host)

Using stenciling with embossing paste, alcohol ink smooshing, die-cut, stampng, and heat embossing


Bonnie

Using stamping, embossing paste through a stencil, Copic marker coloring, die cuts and vellum

Nancy

Using Stamping + Glass Bead Glitter Gel on flowers + Distress Oxide Inks Smooshed Background and Die Cuts


Susan

Using stamping, embossing paste through a stencil, sponging through a stencil,
die cutting, and heat embossing.

Julia

Black embossing paste over a stencil, stamped sentiment panel, punched layered butterfly and rhinestones.

Joanna

Embossing paste & gel, Stamping & heat embossing, Die cut

The challenge is open until June 24th.

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CAS Mix Up June Challenge

Welcome to a new challenge!
Check out the Top Picks from May's Splattering challenge HERE.

There is a huge variety of Embossing Pastes and Gels and so many wonderful techniques to use them.  Check out the videos below for inspiration.  Don't have any Embossing Paste??  We've included instructions on how to make your own. :)  Get a little messy with pastes and come join us!

Video Tutorials:
Coloring Embossing Pastes by Laura Bassen (7:01)
Embossing Paste with Glitter by tjaniga (4:55)
Embossing Pastes with Stencil by Kamila Routis (9:05)
Heat Embossing and Embossing Paste by Tracy Mae Design (7:38)
Home-made Texture Paste and Glitter Paste Tutorial by Pamela Johnson (written)
Perfect Pearls Paste Embossing by Kristi Anderton (5:56)

Embossing Paste Recipe (From France Martin.  Thanks France!)
1/4 c. cornstarch
1 T. inexpensive glue (Elmer's, etc.)
1 T. inexpensive white acrylic paint
1 T. water (approximately!)

Mix together cornstarch, glue and paint.  Gradually add enough water to make your paste spreadable (not runny).  Amount of water depends on thickness of glue and paint. Stir together until there are NO lumps.  Spread over stencil using a palette knife, spreader, old credit or gift card.  Wash off stencil, etc. right away.

For future uses, save leftover paste in an airtight container to prevent it from drying out. Creates a good white paste.  You can custom colour your paste with acrylic paints and other colouring mediums.

Please follow challenge rules:

1. Must be a card with a CAS (clean and simple) design (including open space)
2. Must include at least three components listed on challenge badge
3. Include link to challenge in your entry post
4. When linking to challenge, link to your entry post

Thank you!!

Welcome to our wonderful Guest Designer, Marianne (Marianne's cards 'n stuff).
She won the April Inlaid Die-cutting challenge with this gorgeous card.

Marianne
(Guest Designer)

Stamping, texture paste, die cut, stenciling, glitter

Loll
(Host)

Using stamping, sponging through stencil, glass bead gel, and splattering


Bonnie

Using stamping, embossing paste, stencil, shaped die cuts, marbling with nail polish

Nancy

Stamping + Embossing Paste with added Glitter through a Stencil + Die Cuts and Distress Oxide Inks sponging.


Susan

Stamping, Embossing Paste snowflakes over a stencil, Coloured Pencils with Gamsol


Julia

White embossing paste over a stencil, heat embossed stamped sentiment, rhinestones.


Joanna

Embossing paste, Watercolouring, Die cutting, Splatters, Stamping & heat embossing

The challenge is open until June 24th.

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