A Sneaky Guest Post--By Sara

OK, Mom and I have talked about me guest posting before, and I figured this was the perfect time. She’s on her way back from the regional in Virginia, so she can’t edit what I have to say! HA!

The time was right—PLUS I have something I’m kind of excited to share. Last night I demonstrated a Workshop Wow at a group meeting I attended, and I actually kind of liked the samples. I always like most of my samples, of course... But, we all have our favorites. :-)

So I’m in stealth mode here, sneaking in and sharing these fun samples. Actually, I’m sure I won’t get in too much trouble—Mom and I talk about the blog all the time, and I’ve loved checking it out every time she posts something new.

When I moved up here to Washington more than a year ago, I discovered one of my neighbors was a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, and we became friends. She’s invited me to her swaps and group meetings on occasion, and I’ve loved spending time with my fellow demonstrators. So when one of her upline, also a friend of mine (aren’t we all friends as Stampin' Up! demos?), invited me to demonstrate at this last meeting, I was honored—and very nervous!

When I got there, I found out I was last. That means I had to be nervous through the whole meeting. It didn’t help any that the women who demonstrated before me showed fantastic samples; I chose easy and simple, so I was worried. When it was my turn, I told everyone that I could demonstrate at a workshop, no problem, but I was plenty nervous about the 10 minutes I was supposed to take in front of them. The difference, of course, is that the audience at a workshop doesn’t always know a lot about stamping, so if I mess up they won’t know. But at a group meeting, everyone is an experienced stamper! Everyone welcomed me warmly, though, and it was a great experience.

I had lots of fun coming up with the sample. I called the technique I showed “a different twist on emboss resist,” but one of the demonstrators at the meeting told me there was a more official term: faux emerging color... sounds good to me.

Start by stamping image(s) in VersaMark on Designer Series paper; the greater contrast the better. Emboss with clear embossing powder, then rub Chocolate Chip ink on top of that with a dauber. The DSP shows through.

I demonstrated the Kindred Spirits card at the meeting and also displayed the other five samples. I really liked the way it looked, and it was so simple and fast! With five little kids, that makes it a Wow for me. I hope you guys like it too. And if you like me guest posting, maybe I’ll sneak in here again sometime!

     

Comments

[Zarna]

Beautiful samples! I hadn't thought of doing this technique with dsp instead of making my own pattern!

[Lynnette]

Sara, these are beautiful! What a fun technique with fabulous results.

[Beth - Seattle WA]

Hi sara...I attended that meeting & you were great! I can't believe you were nervous because you were hilarious when you commented about demonstrating for your peers. It really does make sense though...Can't wait to try the technique...Thanks for posting!

[Caroline Counsell]

I love you guest posting.... I bet your neighbour almost died to find Shellis daugher living next door!!

I am sure your Mom will love you popping onto the blog like this. :0)

Cazx

[Betty Button]

Very nice, I get that way when I demo at a meeting also. I get all shaky. Everyone tries to help me calm down. Its funny too cause I'm not that way at my workshops. I look forward to your guest blogging again, Soon. Thanks for sharing.

[Lisa, New Zealand]

Awesome! As I usually do, I scrolled through the pictures before I read the description of what you'd done, I couldnt see how on earth you got that effect, WOW allright! I have never seen this on any of the blogs or from any demo's in New Zealand, I might use this kind of idea on my next swap! Please, come back again!
Kindest Regards, Lisa Green

[Jen]

hope your mom does'nt mind too much you like sharing....great cards.

[Jen]

Love 2 c lots more of yor creations.......

[Holly Carruthers]

OK i think you either have to drop bye more often (not that I don't love your mom's work coz I do!!) then again Sara maybe you should start your own blog.

I definately need to get my clear embossing powder back from my sister now, just so I can try this, love it thanks sooo much for sharing!

Holly in Australia

[Jennie]

Hello guest poster! Firstly of course well done-you faced your fears and wowed them all! I LOVE the various named embossing technique-I adore the set for starters but not available in Uk (sob!). Clear embossing powder is so under-rated, you will be solely responsible for a great many of us rummaging in our cupboards and seeking out our own underused tubs! I'm on my way now...Being new to SU this is great as makes me feel more certain about getting some papers as have another use for them now. Nice to 'meet' you and happy crafting. Jennie

[Joan Hajek]

Sara,
Love your technique and the projects are awesome! Certainly a "WOW" in my opinion!

Joan

[Lydia Fiedler]

They are just beautiful!! I've never done it with DSP - SOOOO much easier than the old way. I make up names for techniques all the time - call it whatever you want! :)

Thanks for sharing!!!

[Kandi]

Sara - thanks so much for sneaking in and sharing. I love your samples! Not too fussy and perfect for any level of stamper. I look forward to seeing you sneak in again sometime.

[Wanda]

Such beautiful cards! Thanks for sneaking in and sharing.

[Lisa in TN]

GREAT project!! I can't wait to try this at an upcoming class. Thank you so much for sharing.

[Angela]

Sara, I loved your guest post; please come back again to share! Lovely samples! I have never heard of this and am anxious to try it!

[Jenn]

Terrific Workshop WOW! The "joy" card is stunning!

[Kay Hahn Casler]

Welcome Sara! Of course we'd love to hear from you too. Your samples are great and I can hardly wait to try it.
Thanks so much.

[Amanda]

Sara,
Loved the WOW and thanks so much for sneaking on and sharing! Your mom is very blessed to have such a talented and joyfilled family. Feel free to share with us anytime.

[Karen]

Lovely samples, Sara ... I also had never thought to use emerging colour with DSP!
It's wonderful to have you "guest posting" and taking the pressure off your Mom.
Thank you!

[Maureen K]

Hi Sara! I was there and though your demonstration was FANTASTIC....not simple at all! I actually kept on saying "WOW" throughout the whole demonstration! I'm so excited to try it this week when I get some stamping time on my day off! Thank you so much for demonstrating!

[Dale Anne]

These are certainly WOW!!!
THANK YOU Sara for posting these.....I've been stumped for something NEW to show.

[Nicki]

I can't believe you were nervous! After HGTV? I looked you up once and saw a video or something that you did. It was so weird seeing you on TV!

And of course these are fabulous...I've never seen you come up with something that wasn't. Seriously. I agree with Holly in Australia - you need to start a BLOG!

When's your mom going to let me guest post? What, you don't think she'd trust me? ;)

[Patty Bennett]

FABULOUS, Sara!! You totally WOW'd me !! Love them ALL! I think you should definitely guest-post whenever you have time.. we miss you and would love to hear from you anytime!! Patty

[2stampis2b]

Wow, love this technique! Thanks for sharing...I think I might have some free time today so I may get to try it! Good job!