May technique class was the Tarnished Foil technique - a fan favorite of mine as I love the rustic vintage type card looks!

 

Start by using direct to paper technique gently swipe your foil cardstock with Staz On to create streaks. Allow to dry. Optional Stamp images onto the foil sheet using a Versamark Ink Pad and heat emboss with gold/bronze/copper. Next place the prepared foil sheet into an embossing folder. Since the foil is one sided choose whether you want to emboss (push up) or deboss (push in) the embossing image onto the foil. Using a VersaMark ink pad, rub the edge or corner of the pad lightly over the raised portions of the dry embossed foil sheet. Pour gold embossing powder over the surface. Tap off the excess. Repeat if desired with copper/bronze/pewter.

Make sure the embossing powder is not covering too much of the stamped images in the background and that you are leaving portions of the silver foil showing. Repeat until happy. Next use the Direct-To-Paper technique to add some Jet Black StazOn to the panel gently rubbing over raised areas and framing edge. This will create more contrast between the raised and recessed areas and add an old, rustic, tarnished look. The black also allows you to bring out the interesting textures created by the foil and by the melted embossing powder. Once stratified with your tarnished look complete card as desired.

At the class we make 3 projects - the first one is a reference card for future reflections at home. It gives cardmakers a chance to practice the technque before moving on to the next projects. For the reference card we played with the Tin Tile 3D embossing folder. 

 Card Two made use the the new Button Button embossing folder and the Well Written dies and Well Said stamp bundle

Final card we played with the Woodland embossing folder and an encore of a prior peekaboo embossing technique with the Geared Up Garage stamp set and the A Good Man stamp set.

Happy Stampin'

Margaret

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Day 25 Epic Life recap

Breakfast ... rationing out my coconut lime seasoning from Epicure because they retired it. Why is it that you fall in love with something and than boom its gone on you? I am hoping I have found a good replacement option with a splash of fresh lime and squirt of the Torani Sugar Free Coconut syrup

Lunch .... struggling with carb cravings a lot lately but trying very hard to stay on plan. Grilled cheese is definitely a comfort food and I love the Chia Seed Loaf by Promise Gluten Free Bread  paired with ranch dip made with greek dressing and Epicure creamy ranch.

 

Dinner was Turkey Taco Salad ... quick and easy and low sodium with the Epicure Taco seasoning.I prefer the jar so I can control how much I add but they also have the no think package option as well.

My back has been barking this week but I am still trying hard with the 30 day challenge - almost to the end!

Have an Epic Day

Margaret

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Day 24 Epic Life recap

Breakfast Apple nachos with chocolate truffle yogurt ... this is a fan favorite snack for the children too! 

Lunch grilled cheese with cold veggies and dip ... cravings for carbs really getting the best of me the past week or so! Trying hard to maintain portion control to remain on plan.

Dinner Pesto chicken for dinner ... not shown protein bar and grapes after the gym.

Move more challenge plus 60 minutes in the pool at the gym

Have an Epic Day

Margaret

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Day 23 Epic Life recap

Breakfast on the Go .... weathers warming up and that means spending more time outside in the forest or park with the kiddies so more picnic style breakfast options!

I love deviled eggs both traditionally spiced as well as I like to swap out the spice palette and make them unique - today I tried Mango Curry seasoning in the eggs with some Greek yogurt a wee bit of pickle relish and fresh ground pepper on top.

Lunch ... I was so sad when Epicure retired the Pho broth I stocked up with several jars to carry me over until something just as tasty is released to replace it!

Dinner .... caved to the craving for real pasta instead of using butternut or spaghetti squash but used my Epicure scoop to make sure I measured out the pasta and topped up with loads of veggies with the meatballs.

Move More Challenge day 21

Have an Epic Day!

 

Margaret

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Day 22 Epic Life

Breakfast .... if you are a lover of strawberries and in the London area I highly recommend getting out to Heeman's when their strawberry season starts. I will resort to buying grocery berries when the Heeman's are not in season but once their berry's come in it is Heeman's all the way!

 

Lunch - cook once eat several times. This meal freezes well and makes a create encore of the Lazy Cabbage roll casserole! Thaw and pop into the microwave to reheat or reheat on the stove if microwave cooking is not your thing!

Dinner another cave to a craving today. Paul was having French Fries with his dinner and there was just a small bit left in the bag so I rationalized might as well cook them up! 

Move More Challenge - grateful for a rest day on 2 out of 5 of the Challenges I took on this month!

Have an Epic Life!

Margaret

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