Diamond Dust Technique Tutorial with Stampin’ Up! Abstract Impressions

For many, many years, we used Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder for the diamond dust technique on our handmade cards. Then, Stampin’ Up! retired it. I have good news, I’m going to show you how to make your own and how the technique is done with the Stampin’ Up! Abstract Impressions card.

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Making your own Iridescent Ice Embossing Power is quite easy to make now that you know the proportions.Use glitter all over your handmade cards without the mess with the diamond dust technique. The outcome is dazzling!

It’s highly unusual for me to use a ribbon that isn’t one of the colors of the ink or cardstock. The Poppy Parade 1/2″ Textured Weave Ribbon looks good with the mix of warm Terracotta Tile and Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin’ Pads ink for the large flowers.

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Abstract Impressions Card Measurements

• 4-1/4″ x 11″ Lovely Lipstick Cardstock
• 4-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ Whisper White Cardstock
• 4-1/4″ x 1″ Brights Designer Series Paper
• 4-1/4″ x 2″ Whisper White Cardstock

All the supplies to make my Abstract Impressions card with the diamond dust technique are pictured below and available to order now in my online store www.shopwithshelly.com.

Abstract Impressions Card Supplies 

Abstract Impressions Photopolymer Stamp Set

[147513]

$26.00

Stitched Nested Labels Dies

[149638]

$35.00

Poppy Parade 1/2″ (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon

[147813]

$7.50

Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter

[133751]

$6.00

Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder

[109130]

$6.00

Brights 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[149613]

$11.50

Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad

[147095]

$7.50

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147096]

$7.50

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147097]

$7.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147087]

$7.50

Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150086]

$7.50

Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147084]

$7.50

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147140]

$7.50

Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[146970]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Whisper White Medium Envelopes

[107301]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Snail Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Your June 2019 order could win one of three prizes in my June Drawing! The first name randomly drawn will win a To a Wild Rose Bundle ($54.00 value) from the upcoming 2019-2020 Stampin’ Up! Catalog! The second name drawn will win one FREE month of Stamping Playground membership ($9.95 value)! The third name drawn will win one FREE month Hassle-Fee Cards subscription ($4.95 value)!