Embossing with Crackled Glass Technique

I have wanted to try the Crackled Glass technique for awhile, but sometimes I get a little nervous about trying new things. I guess I'm afraid of wasting paper, even though I have about 6 large tupperware containers full of scraps!

These two cards are a combination of the color challenge and the layout challenge from SCS. I chose to use Measure of a Life stamp set because I wanted a fairly large image to emboss. I used the step-by-step instructions from the August 2006 issue of Stampin' Succes as my guide. The instructions were perfect and spot on, but my first time was not a big success.

To do the crackled glass technique just follow these easy instructions:

1. Choose a stamp set and stamp image onto cardstock. Cut your image to the size you want.

2. Use the direct to paper technique to apply Versamark over your entire image.

3. Pour Glassy Glaze Enamel Stampin' Emboss powder over your image. Shake off the extra powder into your powder pal and then heat set. (I don't have the Glassy Glaze powder so I thought I would use Crystal Clear Stampin' Emboss powder)

4. For a larger image, let your piece of cardstock to cool completely. Repeat steps 2 & 3.

5. Place your piece of cardstock in the freezer for about 2-3 minutes. (Since I had used the Crystal Clear Emboss powder, I had to leave my cardstock in the freezer a little longer)

6. Remove cardstock from the freezer and bend back and forth until you see cracks in your glaze. Bend your cardstock at different angles until you get the look you want.

There may be different ways of doing the crackled glass technique. I only chose the crystal clear powder because that is what I currently have and had some free time to play around. Next time I might try another layer or two of glaze to see what happens. I'm still happy with the cards I made and hope the recipient of them likes them as well! And always remember there is no wrong way to stamp - that's why we have buckets full of scraps!!

These cards are originals made by me and use all Stampin' Up! products.

Stamp sets - Measure of a Life and Canvas background

Ink - Elegant Eggplant, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery and Versamark

Cardstock - Elegant Eggplant, Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery

Accessories - Celery grosgrain ribbon, Soft Subtle brads, Soft Subtle eyelets, Crystal Clear emboss powder, sponges