Saturday, September 17, 2011

STAMPtember Saturday with Britta Swiderski!



Happy Saturday, bloggers! Today we bring you a really cool technique by Britta Swiderski...it's called a DOUBLE clear emboss resist! Will you take a look at that beautiful card above?! Would you like to make one? Me too! Britta made a fabulous video that we will share with you below.

First I'd like to share with you a short bio about our featured designer today: Britta Swiderski is a Graphic Design major at the University of Minnesota and has been scrapbooking, cardmaking and crafting for as long as she can remember. She loves to explore new techniques and teach others about them, which led her to start up a blog several years ago and now to do at least one video tutorial each week. She enjoys educating others on techniques she's learned from others as well as come up with herself, and she's always itching to get creative as a break from her educational obligations. She aspires to work in the crafting industry as a graphic designer and/or teacher upon graduation.


This is kind of an angled picture to get an idea of the delicious texture you'll get with this technique!

Also, here is a sweet note from Britta: "Thanks so much to Simon Says Stamp for inviting me to do this video tutorial for you! I'm a huge lover of distress inks and am always playing around with them. This technique I'm sharing today is something I discovered on accident and really liked the look of. The coolest things happen when you just sit down and play with inks and see what happens. What a perfect thing to do in STAMPtember!" Check her out HERE!

Without further ado...let's play!



Here's what you'll need:

American Crafts Zing Clear
Faded Jeans Ink Pad
Dusty Concord Ink Pad
Tumbled Glass Ink Pad
Broken China Ink Pad
Versamark Ink Pad
Blending Tool
Blending Foam Refills
Heat Tool
Neenah 80# Paper
Latte Note Cards
Lawn Fawn Quinn's ABC's
Jenni Bowlin Spiced Tin Ink Pad
Clear Acrylic Block
Sweet Threads Stamp Set
Out of Print Stamp Set
ATG Gun
Tonic Scissors
Tuxedo Black Marker
Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Ruler
Craft Knife


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58 comments:

  1. Debbie WSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Thanks Britta, loved the double clear emboss resist technique. I am hearing impaired and could follow the video without sound, so good job. Card was lovely. Thanks to Simon Says Stamp for the chance to win that beautiful Hero Arts Sweet Threads stamp set.

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  2. Linda CarsonSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Lovely artwork! Thanks for the detailed video!

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  3. Denise BryantSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Beautiful card! I love all the texture!
    DeniseB
    I am a follower here.

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  4. RagnhildSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Beautiful artwork on the card. Thank you for sharing. I love stamping. You can create so many different things with one stamp.

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  5. SherylHSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    This is a great technique and video, Britta. I also found your addition of the thin white strips just really finished off the card design.

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  6. EvaSeptember 17, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I love that card. The colours are so vivid and the images seem to almost be jumping off the card. Thank you very much for the video sharring the technique.

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  7. Larissa HeskettSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    fAWESOME!! THANKS for sharing!! What a fun thing to do with your FAVORITE colors of distress!! =)
    I really liked the video!! GREAT JOB!! =) Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND and THANKS for the chance to win!!

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  8. KatieSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Wonderful card! Thank you for the tips. Good luck to you! Love this stamp set. Thank you for sharing!

    Katie B.

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  9. Marisol BenitezSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Awesome technique!

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  10. momiSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Thanks for sharing your great technique Britta, and very beautiful card!

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  11. Judy LamersSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Thanks Britta for showing us this beautiful technique. I'm going to have to try it soon! Love it!

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  12. SaraSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    What a beautiful card, and Britta did a fabulous job of explaining every little thing. I can't wait to try this technique...if only I had these stamps......

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  13. PamSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    What a fantastic technique! Britta's card is gorgeous & her video was great. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I love this card!

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  15. Tracy ErcoleSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I loved watching this video, can't wait to try this :)

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  16. jaymackSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I love this card. I am going to make one right away.

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  17. TheresaSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Excellent video and what a wonderful technique! I love it and can't wait to give it a try!! Thanks Britta and SSS!!!

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  18. CarolSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Thanks Britta for the gorgeous double embossed card. I just love the blues you used. Thanks to SSS for the chance to win this stamp as well. TFS.

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  19. Sue DSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Great technique--thanks for the video and the chance to win these stamps.

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  20. Jeanette M.September 17, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Beautiful card, Britta! Those stamps are really great. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  21. MarlaSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Another great technique video. thanks for sharing!!

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  22. MarlaSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Another great technique video. thanks for sharing!!

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  23. KatieSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Oh wow, that's really cool. You've always got cool tips and tricks. Thanks so much for everything you do.

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  24. UnknownSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    I love the video, with embossing background twice with versamark. Thanks so much, what a beautiful background! Thanks for the chance to win! Leah Ann

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  25. TonaSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    I love the look of the double embossing.
    The video was great & full of useful tips.

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  26. FionaSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Thanks for the ideas. Love the card.

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  27. Scrappy DooSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    I love Britta's work and so glad to see her showcased here!!!
    She has gotten me in debt with SSS but it's ok!!! :)

    Thank you!!
    scrappinginazoo@gmail.com
    scrappinginazoo.blogspot.com

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  28. KarySeptember 18, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Wow this card is gorgeous!! Love Britta's videos & great ideas.

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  29. Lorraine ASeptember 18, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Fabulous technique and loved the stamps you used ,, gorgeous ! Great card design too, beautiful ! :-)

    I really enjoyed watching the video with the fun music interludes too :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  30. Teresa (Smeared and Creased)September 18, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    What a gorgeous stamp set and a stunning card by Britta! She is certainly a talented young artist who is going places!! Thanks for the vid Britta!

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  31. victoria hSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Gr8 card - you always inspire me to reach for my distress inks and stamps. Your rule of 3 to create a triangle effect works so well too.

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  32. memeboxaddictSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Can't wait to try it!

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  33. BeckySeptember 18, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Love the technique am off to try it.

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    This is a GREAT tut !! Thanks folks !

    Off to play !!

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  35. Janet a.k.a. swanlady21September 18, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Stunning effect! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  36. CardgenieSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Britta's double embossing technique is amazing - I would never have thought of that. Thanks for sharing this with us all. Jean.xx

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  37. A Cup of Cold WaterSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Britta, you are BRILLIANT!!! I LOVE this card. I MUST try this technique! I also need both of those stamps!
    Thank you so much for sharing
    Susan

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  38. JoggingBySeptember 18, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    So beautiful, thanks for sharing this video!

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  39. Small TSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Wow, this is such a great tip! I'm definitely going to use this technique on my cards! Absolutely love it! :-)

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  40. GerSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Love this technique. Thanks for the chance to win! Ger x.

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  41. MarianneSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing!! xxx Marianne MW

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  42. MartineSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    that was a cool technique! looks gorgeous! and I love that stamp set too! thanks for the chance to win! :)

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  43. Emily KeatonSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    What a lovely card! Thanks to Britta for fantastic video tutorial. :)

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  44. Karen GouletSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    I love the colours! Nice work. I am a follower of the blog!
    Karen :)

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  45. aliinvanSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    What a beautiful card!

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  46. gilaSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    tolle arbeit und tolles video
    lg gila

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  47. Nancy JensenSeptember 19, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    What a great card! Thanks for the video!

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  48. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    That's a fan-tasting design !!What a beautiful card, and Britta did a fabulous job of explaining every little thing. I can't wait to try this technique....
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  49. Sarah J MoermanSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Wow! This is BRILLIANT, Britta!

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  50. Chari MossSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    I always learn something new from watching Britta's videos! She is a fabulous teacher :)

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  51. YaineaSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Great technique! I love Britta's videos, need to try this now, thank you!

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  52. JamieSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Love this card:)

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  53. Jodi ASeptember 19, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Thanks for the video, Britta! Good luck with school! Love the technique! The sweet threads set is wonderful...all sorts of ideas for background and accents!

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  54. Kathy (krolski)September 19, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Gorgeous card! Thanks for the video tutorial Britta! Great technique!

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  55. Julia CheangSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Loved the double clear emboss resist technique. The result is absolutely gorgeous! Thank you very much for sharing!

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  56. EfratSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Britta - again a winner technique!! Loved it and the card. Thanks :-)

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  57. Kimberly GSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Wow! I don't emboss that often but I think I'll be getting out that heat gun and powder after this video. Am thinking about some cool combos for Christmas cards. Thanks Britta!

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  58. MarissaSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    This background is WONDERFUL! Thanks again Britta!

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