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Category: Embossing Folders
Two new techniques [well, for me] are showcased in my card today - floating reinkers and gingham. Floating reinkers is a great technique. Take a sheet of shimmery white cardstock and stamp an outline image [segmented images work best] with Versamark. Clear or black emboss the image. Spray the image with water until it pools … Continue reading Floating Reinkers and Gingham
I am still caseing the current IBC. Today, it is from page 71. Using different colours certainly gives another look to the design. I added some extra dimension to the butterflies by sanding the embossed parts. Recipe: Cardstock: So Saffron, Regal Rose, Naturals Ivory, Soft Suede DSP Ink: Soft Suede Stamps: Three Little Words, Woodgrain … Continue reading Three Little Words
Back with more using the Stripes Embossing Folder. This time, I have made a fun card, using the Stripes panel as a background for the image. I can't decide what sentiment to use on this one, so I will leave it for now. Recipe: Cardstock: Whisper White, Marina Mist, Pink Pirouette Ink: Early Espresso, … Continue reading More Stripes
One of the new Textured Impressions Embossing Folders in the latest IBC is Stripes. I love the texture it provides as a background for the whole card. Here I have used a retired set, Hello Again as a CAS to show off the effect. Recipe: Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Perfect Plum, Whisper White Ink: Perfect Plum, … Continue reading Stripes
Whilst trawling through the new IBC, I found a great sketch that I thought would be a useful addition to my sketch layouts. This one, on page 81, I have adapted using the Vintage Wallpaper EF, and Cottage Garden images. Recipe: Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Rose Red Ink: Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight … Continue reading Cottage Garden
I thought we should have a little break from the cute little Christmas treat boxes today. Here is an example of inlaid embossing using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. Recipe: Cardstock: Confetti White, Island Indigo, Whisper White Ink: Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip Stamps: Pendant Park, Just Believe Accessories: Vintage Wallpaper EF Technique: Inlaid … Continue reading Pendant Park
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