04.22.08
Posted in Linnecard.com, Recent projects
at 5:05 am
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
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03.13.08
Posted in Linnecard.com, Recent projects
at 4:28 am
Hello!!! This card is one of my favorites I’ve done lately. I love these colors together and it uses one of the new Hero Arts sets I got from Linnecard and some Ranger Crackle Distress Paints. I made this sample for Linnecards sketch challenge this week. Card details:
Pattern Paper: Autumn Leaves
Cardstock: Papertry Ink & Stampin Up
Stamp Set: “Trees, Birds & Messages” Hero Arts
Ink & Coloring: Graphite Black (Brilliance); various Copic markers
Accessories: “Shabby Shutters” (Tim Holtz Distress Crackle paint); brad (Making Memories); Prima Flower; Robin’s Nest bauble; Chipboard name plate (Creative Cuts & More); Pop Dots
Speaking of Linnecard - Sharon is having a 3rd anniversary party on Saturday, March 15 - with an on-line crop, give aways, challenges, games and SALE!!
So our oldest daughter, Courtney, threatened me!!!! saying I had to post seven random facts about myself or she wouldn’t come home in May for a visit……… OK, I’ll see if I can come up with seven.
1) I’m left-handed - to my knowledge, I’m the only one in my immediate family that is left-handed - that includes, mother, father, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews on both mom and dad sides of the family - - - - I like to think I’m the only one in my right mind….
2) I’m the oldest of my siblings
3) I have four brothers - Jeff, Todd, Kyle, & Kelly
4) I was a little bit of a rebel growing up - imagine that!!! My parents wished (prayed) for me to have a daughter - I was blessed with two……
5) I quit high school after the 10th grade - got my GED - and attended a vocational college
6) I got married my first time at 17 - didn’t “have” to - divorced after 4 years - end of that story
7) I took ballet and tap dance lessons for 7 years (as a child) - participated in athletics during jr and sr high school - went to varsity high state championships as a gymnastic competitor when I was a freshman
Well, there you have it…..Come back tomorrow for Blogger’s Challenge…… in the meantime, Enjoy and Create, Lila
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