If you would like to find out more details about this card you can click HERE to see the post. To create background you will need a Wizard™, die cutting and embossing system along with the White Master Mats (2 of them) and a Tan Embossing Mat (1) from Spellbinders™, Glimmer Screens and Glimmer Mist from Tattered Angels and something to hold the Glimmer Screen in place, like a paper piercing tool or a stylus and some kleenex. You will also want to lay down some scrap paper to cover your work area or a mat for easy clean up. **Just a Note--when you purchase the Wizard™ you will also receive 2 White Master Mats and a Tan Embossing Mat with the machine.
Step 1
Create a sandwich using the mats as shown in the picture below.
White Master Mat
Glimmer Screen
Cardstock
Tan Embossing Mat
White Master Mat
Glimmer Screen
Cardstock
Tan Embossing Mat
White Master Mat
Then run the mats through the Wizard™.Once the mats have been run through the Wizard™ this is what the backside (side that was face down on top of the Glimmer Screen) will look like. The Glimmer Screen that I used to for this project is from the Blossom set. The set includes a tree, branch and a floral flourish.
You can see from the picture the deep impression (debossed area) created in the cardstock. The Wizard™ has over 3000 lbs of pressure--Yes, I did say over 3000 lbs!! With all of that pressure is gives the Wizard™ the unique ability to leave such and amazing and detailed impression. Step 2
Turn over the cardstock so the embossed tree is facing up. Place the Glimmer Screen on top of the embossed tree making sure to carefully line them up. Use a paper piercing tool or a stylus to hold the Glimmer Screen in place. Then lightly mist over the cardstock with Glimmer Mist. For my card I used Raven, Haunted Shadow and Marshmallow Glimmer Mist.
Step 3Carefully remove the Glimmer Screen.
I let the cardstock sit for a few second and then I place a kleenex on top of the cardstock and just lightly press down on the cardstock. Doing this helps to create a very soft and smooth finish. 
Since the fibers in the paper have become a little damp from the Glimmer Mist the embossing loses a little bit of the crispness and the paper my also be a little wavy. Step4
To get the crisp emboss back into the cardstock you will turn the cardstok over to the backside and line up the Glimmer Screen. Holding the Glimmer Screen in place lay it facing down onto the White Master Mat, place a finger on the top side to hold it in place and then add the Tan Embossing Mat and White Master Mat.
You are basically lining up the mats the same way as in Step #1 but you will need to line up the Glimmer Screen and then run the mats through the Wizard™ again. 
Remember that 3000 lbs of pressure I told you about? Well, it will not only leave a crisp emboss the second time through the Wizard™ but do you see how nice and smooth the other areas of the cardstock are--no more wavy paper! 
Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed the tutorial! :) I know for myself I love trying new technique and it's always an extra bonus when I can get the most out of products and be able to use them in several different ways. Don't forget to check out the websites and blogs for both companies, I'm sure you will find many creative ideas to inspire you!!
Spellbinders™ Paper Arts Website
Inspiration Alley
Spellbinders™ Blog
Tattered Angels Website
Tattered Angels Blog
I hope you have a Wonderful Weekend!! Don't forget tomorrow is World Card Making Day--I hope you can all enjoy some creative time!
Smiles!
Heidi
NO Way!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I missed this! It is too flippin cool and I must try it!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW ... you are so clever! Thanks for sharing this with us! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you posted this because I have this very screen and many of the Tattered Angels Glimmer mists but didn't really know how to put it all together. I will definitely use this now!
ReplyDeleteThanks a million!
I love this technique! I am going to try it with my snowflake glimmer screen! Too cool. You are so clever.
ReplyDeleteVery Net I like how that came out.
ReplyDeleteMy wheels are turning now :)
Heidi, what a great project and a wonderful tutorial. I want to try this! Yea for you!
ReplyDeleteHeidi...such a cool technique and a great card!! Thanks for the tutorial :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful technique!
ReplyDeleteLove the result.
always looking for new ways to use my Spellbingders and Tattered Angels!
thanks for sharing.
Wow, thanks for sharing another technique I can try on my Wizard! I love the card, the ghosts have so much movement in them! ~Diane
ReplyDeleteWow that is awesome, I love the technique. thanks for showing this.
ReplyDeleteWAY COOL!!!
ReplyDeletePerfect!!! I was just thinking today I need to find something more to do with the screens! Thank you for the tutorial! Terrific idea!!!!
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ReplyDeletethis is a cool technique, i love the idea :-)
ReplyDeleteGREAT technique ---- want to try this! Thanks Heidi!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this Technique.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a wizard but will try it with my cuttlebug or Big shot.
It sure is amazing.
MaryS
Way cool!!!
ReplyDeleteoh wow is that awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Thanks for the great tutorial! I can even do this.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try this! It is going to be so much fun!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks great. Would never have though to put the screens thru the Wiz. TFS
ReplyDeleteLove that tree. Your project is just amazing. Great job. Sure hope you're feeling better. Take care!
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