04.22.08
A Little Embossing
A couple weeks ago the Linnecards.com weekly challenge was embossing - either dry or wet - I decided to try my hand at both. I think embossing, as a place to start, is one of my favorite techniques. I really like the texture and look of dry embossing - This sample uses wet embossing. For wet embossing I primarily use VersaMark and my ink of choice. Then use what ever color embossing powder you want. Another option is to first ink your VersaMark and then take the stamp to a dye colored pad you can then use clear embossing powder. For the sample I stamped the flower (Stampendous) with VersaMark and used Black embossing powder heat set. I also stamped with little sentiment (Stampin Up) with VersaMark and used white embossing powder (SU). A little ribbon tied across the top and a couple of Robin’s Nest baubles in the lower right corner finish the project. A WET embossing project:
A DRY embossing project - I really like the texture and look of dry embossing - I must admit that the traditional dry embossing with a stylus, these days is difficult for these poor hands of mine - a great alternative is using the wonderful tools on today’s market. This sample demonstrates using a Swiss Dots embossing folder Cuttlebug) and then you can see the embossing around the oval circle with the sentiment (Stamping Up) done using an Oval Nestabilities die (Spellbinders) and then mounted on an Oval Scallop Nestabilities; Other details White Cardstock (Classic Creast-Solar White); Pattern Paper “Giggle Girl” (Sweetwater). I cut a couple butterflies from the leftoverpaper and gently fold their wings and glued the body on existing butterflies on the pattern paper
Enjoy and Create, Lila
Susan (rainy) said,
04.22.08 at 8:29 am
Love embossing and the cool textures you get from it, too. The Swiss Dots folder is one of my all time favorites. It looks wonderful here with all the popped butterflies. Both these cards are gorgeous!
Courtney said,
04.22.08 at 8:40 am
I really like the black and white card. Pretty pretty Mom!
Juliana said,
04.22.08 at 12:47 pm
These card are so beautiful (yet quite different)!!!
I love the drama of the first one and the whimsy of the second one!!
lori said,
04.22.08 at 1:24 pm
Your cards are lovely as always, Lila.
Kim Ross said,
04.23.08 at 7:44 pm
Love these! They’re both terrific!
Maria said,
04.24.08 at 1:25 pm
Wow, both your cards are gorgeous! I love everything about both of them!! The black and white card is so elegant and I love the cb embossing on your second card! Beautifully done!
Maria
ulrika said,
04.26.08 at 10:30 am
Wow! I just love both of the cards! The paper and the stamp on the b/w card are just a perfect match!
Kisa said,
04.30.08 at 9:50 am
Cute cute cute! Did I say it was cute? Love it!
Beth said,
04.30.08 at 7:46 pm
These are stunning! They are both so different and I love them both! The little butterflies on the second card- so… very clever!