Sunday, September 11, 2011

A Bo Bunny Blitzen Project by Betsy Veldman!

Today we have a really great project by Betsy Veldman, using some fantastic wintery Bo Bunny Products, crayons, and a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder!
Here are some directions from Betsy Veldman:

Step 1: Emboss your design using an embossing folder or impression plate. I used the Cuttlebug Snowflake folder here. After embossing, leave it in the folder with the design still alligned. Choose a crayon color...I found good old Crayolas worked best...other off brands are too waxy and don't rub off smoothly.
For this part you'll need the Snowflakes Embossing Folder (seen below) by Cuttlebug and some cream paper like Hero Arts Eggshell Layering Papers. Do you have a machine?

Step 2: Peel the paper off of the crayon and rub over the design with the length of the crayon (not the tip). It's hard to see in the photograph since my paper is cream and my crayon is white, but just be sure to cover all of the embossing with the crayon. Leaving it in the embossing folder while you do this step gives the embossing something solid underneath for the crayon to rub on and prevents it from getting in between the raised portions.

Step 3: Ink over the embossed design with distress inks. When you're finished, take a dry paper towel and rub over your paper -- this takes off the excess ink from the waxy portions of the embossing, making your embossed design pop.
For this part, she used Fired Brick and Broken China Distress Ink Pads. You'll also need an Ink Blending Tool and the Refill Pads for it if you don't want to muddy the colors : ) Another note: Distress Inks are on SALE this month!!

Other items useful for this project:




And, OF COURSE, some coordinating stamps for STAMPtember!

If you love the Blitzen products, try the Card Kit for easy-to-make kid friendly cards too : )

Thanks to Betsy Veldman for such a fun project idea!!

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78 comments:

  1. Tini A.September 11, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    wow...beautiful works and great products today! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win. My fav is absoluty the 6 x 6 BLITZEN Paper Pad !

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  2. Nicole MakiSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I love the trinkets.

    Great project by Betsy, can't wait to try it.

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  3. Denise BryantSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I love the 6 x 6 papers! Great size for cardmaking!
    I'm a follower here.
    DeniseB

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  4. Ms. JenSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Thanks for the idea. Can't wait to try it out. Your cards are just beautiful.

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  5. Maryann LaursenSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Amazing work shown here today again, that´s for sure and some really awesome products. My favorit mwill be the brads and trinkets and the reindeer stamps I think, they are so gorgeous, and I just have to have some of these.

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  6. UjjwalSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Thats a stunning card and a wonderful technique! Thanks for sharing!

    And whats not to love about Bo Bunny? I love those papers, the trinklets and the reindeer stamp is fabulous!

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  7. Thebug415September 11, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I like the 6x6 Pad, but I also really like the card kit.

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  8. Isha GuptaSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Stunning card. Love the technique. I like the 6*6 papers, trinkets, Reindeer...pretty much everything. Thanks for a chance to win too.

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  9. MartineSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    love this technique! into my favs! the cards are gorgeous!! and I love the Blitzen trinkets! so pretty!

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  10. DianaSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    These are so cool! I'll have to give this a whirl...My kids don't use the white crayon at all. I think it's the only one still sharp!

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  11. JamieSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I love the blitzen stamp! These are some gorgeous products and the card is fabulous!!

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  12. paperpapierSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I love the Blitzen christmas paper...very festive-like and simply awesome!

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  13. MeghanSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I love the Reindeer/Ornament stamp set. So cute! Great technique from Betsy!

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  14. MarianneSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Thanks for this chance!! I would choose the Blitzen paperpad. This looks really awesome!
    xxx Marianne MW

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  15. Sue McRaeSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I'm really liking the buttons, so fun and the reindeer stamp is gorgeous!

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  16. KirstySeptember 11, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Hi this looks fun I am going to try this ! I love the papers they are my favourite brand. Super quality and gorgeous designs. Thanks for all the super ideas . Kitty :D

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  17. LauraSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Cool! Love that. That stamp set is a must have....but I also really like
    *Bo Bunny ET CETERA Petals Flower PPE960 ...gotta love roses!

    Laura

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  18. Erin-September 11, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Gorgeous. Just gorgeous. I love EVERYTHING, but I think my favorites are the reindeer stamps and the paper. So lush!

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  19. NinaNSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Amaizing cards! I love the paper but my fave from this line would have to be the trinkets!

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  20. KellySeptember 11, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Love the distress ink on the embossing. My fav is the paper... I just LOVE papers!

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  21. Shirley NSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Beautiful cards, thanks for the wonderful tut gotta try this technique! Love all the coordinating products. Looks like another shopping trip, TFS!

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  22. MargreetSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Beautiful project Betsy!...I love the paperpad with the coordinating brads and trinkets!
    xxx Margreet

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  23. DSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    That's easy. I love love love the designs and color on the paper. It makes the whole collection.

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  24. gilaSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    wow wunderschöne produkte.
    ic h find ja alles toll, die albums sind auch sooo schön
    lg gila

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  25. AnitaSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Amazing technique! I need to raid my kids crayons. My favorite is the paper.

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  26. Stacie (craft-princess)September 11, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Wonderful technique! Love the Bell Embellishments!

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  27. EfratSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Wow! what a great card and a great technique. I really have to try it out very soon. Thanks! I just love the brads, they are just super cute.

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  28. SuvenkorentoSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Interesting technique! A different resist.

    My favorite is Et cetera paper packs, they look so sweet :)

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  29. UtaSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Wow, the cards are so great and blitzen is so sweet. I like this stuff. I can´t decide me for one favourite - they are all so amazing.

    Hugs, Uta

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  30. LorraineSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    fab tutorial will try this,for me i think its got to be those delish papers i could use them over and over again thanks for the giveaway xx

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  31. Kathy McSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    What an awesome new technique! That Betsy is always up to something special. LOVE the Blitzen paper with such gorgeous colors, but all the items are very useful in cardmaking. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  32. Dee in N.H.September 11, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Great tutorial! I love the 6x6 paper and the brads are awesome too! It's all great!!

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  33. Glennis FSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    I love the papers but the jewels are a must!

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  34. KellyCreatesSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    LOVE the crayon resist technique...beautiful cards!! Thanks for the tutorial Betsy!!

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  35. Small TSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I absolutely love the reindeer stamp! Thank you so much for the chance to win! :-)

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  36. Emily KeatonSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    My favorite part of the collection is that awesome card of TRINKETS!! Those are fascinating. :)

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  37. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I love the Blitzen jewels! I love using those kinds of embellishments...small but with a big impact! Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  38. SherylHSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Beautiful technique to highlight an embossed background and one I will have to try. Since I love patterned paper my favorite Blitzen product would have to be the 6 x 6 paper pad.

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  39. mcgeechsSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    I love the Blitzen stuff, all of it. But, my faves are the brads and the stamps. Thanks. jeannett_mcgee@comcast.net

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  40. Jeanette M.September 11, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    I love the Blitzen papers! I like the 6x6 size.

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  41. UnknownSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    my favorite part of this collection is the stamp set...that swirly reindeer is beautiful! thanks for the chance to win! :)

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  42. Keri’s KreativitySeptember 11, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Beautiful!!! I love this technique. It gives such amazing results!!

    I love it all! It all works so well together. The paper and the stamps are the best!!

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  43. jeannieSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Amazing and I love the crayon trick! I'm in love with Bo Bunny Trinkets!

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  44. Jodi AlsteenSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Beautiful cards, Betsy!! Love the effect of the ink with the white crayon! The products today are great too, love the Bo Bunny but then you add TIm Holtz and it's a perfect Sunday! My favorite from the BLitzen collection were the brads and stamps.

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  45. EkaterineSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    i love trinkets most!

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  46. MonicaSeptember 11, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I love the die cuts... There is always room for die cuts on cards. :)

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  47. Sandy GSeptember 11, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Two fabulous cards and love that resist technique. Love the blizen stamps and those trinkets are to die for.

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  48. croppergalSeptember 11, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I LOVE THE SNOWFLAKE RUB-ONS!! Very NICE cards!!

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  49. Taty VanessaSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I can not decide a favorite for me - they are all so amazing. But those are but I love

    Trinkets Blitzen and Bo Bunny 6 x 6 Blitzen Papers
    hugs

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  50. YaineaSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Great tutorial! I need to try that soon :) All the collection is lovely but my favorite is the 6x6 paper pad, gorgeous!

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  51. Janet's JoySeptember 11, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    What a fun technique!! Now where are my crayons??

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  52. María CastilloSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Love the technique, I have to try it, the result is awesome!! My favorite product are the paper pad!!

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  53. Teresa (Smeared and Creased)September 11, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    The brads and trinkets are just beautiful! What gorgeous work!!

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  54. CarolSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Wow! I didn't know crayons would do the same as embossing powder. I'll have to give this a try. Who doesn't have tons of crayons around in a box for when school gets out.
    My favorite Bo Bunny products? Has to be the Blitzen papers and bell embellishments. Thanks Betsy for sharing you beautiful cards with us. :)
    PS: I am already a follower.
    Carol

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  55. jaymackSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    I love paper. (Drives my DH nuts.) So the Blitzen pad is my fave.

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  56. ShelleySeptember 11, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Great project!!I just love bo Bunny so everything!!!

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  57. DianeSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Such a beautiful card and great technique.

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  58. KatieSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Love the tutorial today, I have to try this! I love the 6x6 pad and the stamp set! The cards you made are wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  59. PamSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I love the 6x6 paper. Perfect for cards! Love Betsy's technique on her card.

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  60. TinkerbethSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Wow! I like the Blitzen brads!

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  61. TriciaSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Just love that reindeer and the gorgeous paper!

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  62. Sue DSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    My favorite is the card kit.

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  63. JenscrapstooSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I am a new follower love this blog!! My favorite is the 6x6 papers these are adorable!! Cheers jendewar at optusnet.com.au

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  64. Kathy BSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I like the stamps!

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  65. Kris in AlaskaSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Love all those different reindeer products! Who knew you could find so many different ones! Love this project and I actually have the snowflake folder! I'll be trying this technique! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  66. LouiseSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    My favorite Blitzen? The paper pad - love the colours!

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  67. KatieSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Love the crayon technique I'll have to try that. I can't decide between the rub on's or the die's.. actually its hard to pick between everything.

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  68. CarmenSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    My favorites are the 6X6 papers since I'm more of a cardmaker, and also the diecuts...especially the reindeer diecut! Awesomeness!!:)

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  69. Lizzie RSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Hey. What a great idea for the embossing folder. I'm going to have to start that straight away! I'm loving the trinkets and the paper for the Blitzen Line. So fun! Thanks for sharing!

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  70. Janet a.k.a. swanlady21September 12, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    Love your cards and the wax crayon technique. Choosing in difficult . . . between the paper, brads and stamps .. . oooh tough . . . OK I go for the paper.

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  71. FionaSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    The Bo Bunny collection has my favoutire colours for Christmas! Time to think about cards too...

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  72. smithddSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    What a cool project! Thanks for sharing.

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  73. joySeptember 12, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    I love that paper pad! Thanks for the chance to win the adorable stamp set...

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  74. KimberleyGSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I think I like the trinkets best. I wouldn't mind a closer look at the card kit though.

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  75. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I love the Barefoot and Bliss line, everything!! Can't choose just one piece since they together make a great journal page.

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  76. Renee VSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Betsy's work is always, always, always beautiful and inspiring!!! Thanks for the little tut! Ummm, my fave from the collection besides the papers obviously, is the stamps. LOVE stamps ;) Thanks for the chance to win!

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  77. ChristineSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    I love the paper, it's so cute. Thanks for the great project and the chance to win!

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  78. LindseySeptember 12, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Great card! I love that 6x6 pad.

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