Hello everyone! Oh my gosh, if you haven't yet tried the new Bride Specialty Paper, you definitely must do so ASAP! It is so gorgeous when you see it. Of course, it's perfect for wedding and anniversary and other elegant cards, but I just had to try sponging other colors of ink onto it, and look at the results! The foiled design in the paper naturally resists 
the ink that you sponge on and the shimmer that you get when the design is contrasted with other colors is absolutely phenomenal and so beautiful! I think it shows up fairly well in the photos but you can image that the effect in real life is truly fabulous!
For demonstration purposes, I tried four different color combinations, using the same card design and dimensions for each. This first one (above) uses Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White - one of my favorite color combinations for the new In Colors! Be sure and click on the smaller photos to view the pictures at full size! The second card uses Certainly Celery, Tempting 
Turquoise, Lavender Lace and Whisper White. The third 
combination I tried uses Ballet Blue, Apricot Appeal and Lavender Lace. And the final one is Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery and Apricot Appeal! I think they all turned out beautifully and it's such a fun, easy and fast technique which definitely produces a "wow" from those who try it and receive the card! Such fun!!!
Have fun with the Bride Paper Resist!
Blessings, Gretchen
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- 115669, Bride Specialty Paper ($13.95)
- 113692, Eyelet Border Punch ($15.95)
- 115068, Sincere Salutations Stamp Set, $23.95
- 115613, Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon in Rich Razzleberry ($9.95 for 15 yards)
- 115611, Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon in Melon Mambo ($9.95 for 15 yards)
- 114616, 5/8" White Satin Ribbon ($8.95 for 15 yards)
- 109038, 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon in Tempting Turquoise ($4.95 for 15 yards)
- 101610, Stamping Sponges ($3.50 for 3)
- 100730, Whisper White Cardstock ($7.50 for 40 sheets)
- Colored Cardstocks, $5.50 each for 24 sheets -- Soft Suede (115318), Rich Razzleberry (115316), Certainly Celery (105125), Tempting Turquoise (102067), Lavender Lace (101614), Melon Mambo (115320), Apricot Appeal (105124), Ballet Blue (100613).
no way!!! This is so cool!
oh, darn now I need to buy some of that bride paper! goodness!
Posted by: Michelle Laycock | August 28, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Oh wow, Gretchen! I have to do this at my Tech Class next week! Thanks for sharing your FAB idea!
Posted by: Connie | August 28, 2009 at 01:50 PM
ACK! More stuff I must order!
Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!
Hugs!
Posted by: Elizabeth M. Harris | August 28, 2009 at 02:43 PM
This is so gorgous!!! Thanks for sharing all your beautiful cards and ideas.
Posted by: Jan Waters | August 28, 2009 at 03:09 PM
These cards are fab! Awesome idea!
Posted by: Sherry | August 28, 2009 at 03:23 PM
Wonderful job on this. I just ordered this card stock and can't wait to play.
Posted by: Cheryl M | August 28, 2009 at 03:57 PM
look what happens when you experiment! wonderful idea. i think this will be a new rage!
Posted by: f lynn rush | August 28, 2009 at 07:38 PM
Awesome! I didn't even try to think outside the box. The cards turned out so beautiful...thank you for sharing. kt
Posted by: kivonne tucker | August 28, 2009 at 07:55 PM
Gretchen, you are so clever. Thanks so much for all your great creations!
Posted by: Kathy S. | August 28, 2009 at 08:14 PM
Waiting to get my pack of this in!! Should be here Tuesday & can't wait to play. At our team meeting last week someone brayered the striped paper - gorgeous!!
Posted by: Barb Holicky | August 29, 2009 at 08:42 AM
I love the resist technique it is absolutely beautiful. The colors are so pretty.
Posted by: Kierra | January 05, 2010 at 07:40 PM