For this week's Ways to Use It Challenge, we are using resist techniques. There are many to choose from in the Tutorials section of SCS. My card uses Versamark resist, which is called Ghosting in the tutorial. Stamp with Versamark on glossy paper, let it dry, and sponge on color. The Versamark ink resists the color and you get a ghostly image. I used the ghosted image (a script background) behind an aperture, and placed a die-cut flower over it. (Between the clear-embossed sentiment and the glossy paper, this was hard to photograph.)
Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 GMT Views: 1106
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Fri, Aug 01, 2025 @ 4:00 AM
The ghosting technique adds such a dreamy elegance to your design—especially with the script peeking through the aperture. The layered flower and glossy sentiment create a beautiful contrast that draws the eye in. This is a stunning example of how subtle textures can elevate a card’s impact!
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 119360
Sat, Aug 02, 2025 @ 12:04 PM
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We're on a mission to celebrate the beauty of designs within our amazing community. Your unique tastes and creations are what make this community so special, and we’d love to see your favorites from this week! If you come across any beautiful cards in the galleries that caught your eye, please share them on this thread. It's a wonderful way to celebrate the creativity and talent within our community.
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Teapot Tuesday TEAm
Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 119360
Sat, Aug 02, 2025 @ 12:15 PM
Congratulations! Your card has been featured in the Weekly Favorites. Please see post 3.
We're on a mission to celebrate the beauty of designs within our amazing community. Your unique tastes and creations are what make this community so special, and we’d love to see your favorites from this week! If you come across any beautiful cards in the galleries that caught your eye, please share them on this thread. It's a wonderful way to celebrate the creativity and talent within our community.
We can't wait to see the stunning cards you found!
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 140469
Mon, Aug 04, 2025 @ 7:16 AM
I remember being very disappointed the first time I tried this, after that I started leaving it longer and have always been happier. I think it gives a lovely soft look, and works particularly well with script.
