Black Ice Technique for Fun Encouragement Card

Sometimes sitting down to create without a plan can lead to something really fun. I really wanted to share this with you today! This will be my mantra for 2019.

Without a plan, I pulled out some favorite paper: silver foil paper. Stamping on it with a few different stamps, it still looked plain, even with the foil! Let’s add a new technique to add a little texture and interest to our cards.

To create this card, I used the new Black Ice Technique and the Enjoy Life Stamp set fom Stampin Up. See below for the step-by-step instructions:

Black Ice Technique:

1. Cut your silver foil to size for your card or project.
2. In a swiping motion, lightly apply your Staz-on black stamp pad directly to the foil.
3. Using Staz-on again, stamp your scene. I used the Enjoy Life Stamp set with the grasses and the champion pose!
   • Let this dry completely. I’m impatient, so I used a heat tool.
4. In a light swiping motion (in the same direction), apply your Versamark stamp pad directly across the foil.
   • It’s difficult to see the ink since it’s clear, but this is a fool-proof step. If you don’t think there’s enough ink, just swipe a few more times.
5. Pour clear embossing powder over the entire card and tap off the excess. It’ll stick to the versamark ink.
   • Heat emboss the powder. I love how it melts and now looks like ice!!
6. Use your black iced foil panel to create your project!

Supplies for this Black Ice Technique Card:

Product List

Silver Foil Sheets

$4.00

Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad

$9.00

Enjoy Life Photopolymer Stamp Set

$25.00

Versamark Pad

$9.00

Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder

$5.00

Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

$8.50

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$8.50

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

$8.50

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

$30.00

If you like this stamp set, check out the Kick Butt Encouragement Card! 

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I’m entering this into the Global Design Project Challenge for “A New Year” cards #GDP171 and Simon Says Monday Challenge to Use Something New!

Happy Crafting!

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