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Technique: Faux Letterpress

Technique: Faux Letterpress

At a recent technique class, I showed the participants how to use ink and an embossing folder to create some beautiful backgrounds. This technique adds ink to the indentations of the embossed image, creating a letterpress effect. Here is the card that they made. Instructions for the Faux Letterpress Technique:Ink one side of the inside … Continue reading Technique: Faux Letterpress

Frosted Watercolour with Botanical Bliss

Frosted Watercolour with Botanical Bliss

Today's card uses the Frosted Watercolour Technique which was the theme for a recent class. This technique creates a frosted look by watercolouring over white ink laid down on coloured cardstock.Stamp outline images on coloured cardstock (eg Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand) with Versamark ink.Cover with White Embossing Powder and heat emboss.Use an Aqua Painter and … Continue reading Frosted Watercolour with Botanical Bliss