A wet weekend and inspiration from a challenge was what I needed.
The November challenge at CAS Mix-up is:
Listed on the blog post there are links to very many ways to use embossing folders. I had a look at these and then with a head full of so many new and fun ideas, didn't know where to start!
I decided to chose one folder, a pile of scraps and try different inking techniques. I found it easier to start with smaller pieces of card. It may sound daft but a whole blank sheet can be intimidating. It's expecting a lot from you whereas a scrap is already a scrap!
The embossing folder is Crafter's Companion 3D Country Garden. It gives a very deep emboss. I bought it at a craft show about a year ago. It was the one I 'had to have'. They had amazing sample cards but could I make anything similar? Not a chance.
Today I am thrilled with what I have done with it. I've made two cards and there are more on the way.
For the first one I wanted to try a 'Wedgwood' sort of look. I inked the folder in Danube Blue before embossing and got this look first time. I love it.
You can see the depth here.
I've used embossing and inking, die cutting, stamping, ribbon. The ink was on the top part of the folder.
A sweet and simple card where the embossed panel does all the work. The second card is in my next post.
Thanks for visiting, enjoy your day. x
Love the negative dry embossed image for your panel, Alison. So happy that you joined us at CAS Mix Up twice with your beautiful panels on your cards. Hugs.Nancy
ReplyDeleteVery wise to try on a scrap, Alison! I'm going to remember that. You got a fabulous result with the inking on the embossing folder! It's a look I've yet to get! Love the Wedgwood blue and the deep embossing! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at CAS Mix Up!
ReplyDeleteOh Alison!! This is BEAUTIFUL! This really does look liked Wedgwood. I'm so happy that you tried something new with your beautiful embossing folder and it worked. :) Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful colour on a wonderful card.Love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is elegant!
ReplyDeleteLove your Wedgewood Blue design. I made a very similar card for my second card this month but in pink, great minds think alike!! Thanks for sharing at CAS Mix Up.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely simple and sweet, I'd also add elegant. Love that blue embossing with the delicate blue border. I see why you had to have this special folder. This is a special card, I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us at CAS Mix Up! xx
What a fabulous deep embossing folder and absolutely love the wedgewood effect you've achieved with it. Such a stunning card and great addition to the CAS Mix Up gallery, thank you X
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous embossing you got from your folder Alison - so pretty with the blue ink - so glad you tried a lot of the techniques - and you sure created a beauty here! thanks for joining us at CAS Mix Up! xx
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