Pics from the weekend

I haven't shared any photos in a while, so I thought that I would show you what I did this weekend.

Friday was my birthday. My parents came over for ice cream cake and then I went out to the bar to celebrate with all my friends.

Saturday night, my brother had a costume party at his house.  

My husband and I went as a gangster and flapper.  

My brother and I

Happy Halloween!

Tuesday Throwdown #72

Ok, so I'm a few days late this week. I wasn't feeling well at the beginning of the week, so this card didn't happen until now.  Our challenge is primary colors.

Emboss Resist Technique

This is the first tutorial I've ever posted, and I am excited to share it with you.  One of my favorite techniques is emboss resist. 

Supplies:
Versamark Ink Pad
Stamp (I used "Let it Snow")
Clear embossing powder
Heat gun
Any color ink pad
Sponge daubers, sponges, or eyeshadow applicators

I started out by stamping my image in versamark.  You won't be able to see it, since it is clear.  Put the embossing powder over top.  Heat with heat gun until it becomes shiny.

Get out your ink pads and begin sponging a color over top of your image.  Start with the lightest colors first.  You can always apply more.  

Keep applying ink until you get the desired result.  Ink does not go over top of the embossing, so you will be able to see your image through the ink.  

I did the same thing with the sentiment.

Here's my completed card:

Tuesday Throwdown #71

Happy Tuesday! This week at Tuesday Throwdown, our challenge is a shaped card.

Details:
All products by Stampin up
Cardstock in Old Olive & Very Vanilla
Four Frames Stamp Set
Clearly for You Stamp Set
Scalloped Square Die
Ticket Punch
Adhesive Pearls
Soft Suede Ribbon
Old Olive & Regal Rose Inks

Tuesday Throwdown #70

Happy Tuesday!  This week at Tuesday Throwdown, our challenge is "think pink" in honor of breast cancer awareness month.  Our sponsor is Sweet & Sassy.

This card also applies to the "think pink" challenge at JustYolie.  

Details:
Butterfly Paper by DCWV
Pink Paper by K&Co

Anna Griffin Card Kit

I bought a card kit on HSN a while ago.  I made all of the cards (30 total).  I have shared a few of them already, but I wanted to share the rest.

All supplies by Anna Griffin