We have a new challenge starting today at Moving Along With The Times Challenge Blog - the challenge this time is create something using either wet or dry embossing.
I used a stamp and embossing folder that came free with a magazine last year - Antique Elegance - and used both techniques.
I used a stamp and embossing folder that came free with a magazine last year - Antique Elegance - and used both techniques.
I inked up the embossing folder with Versamark (tacky clear ink) and ran it, with the patterned paper through my die cutting machine, then heat embossed using Tonic Studios Nuvo Clear White embossing powder.
I stamped the cameo lady with Versamark and heat embossed her too using the white embossing powder.
After she cooled down (so as not to 'flatten' her) I cut her out using a complementary die (this is from Tonic Studios Essentials Die set - With Love. I cut a further four of the same die cut and layered them on top of each other to create a more solid embellishment. Before adding the lady I used Distress Ink - Vintage Photo to 'age' her, the heat embossed area resists the ink so it makes it 'pop'! After adding it to the other four layered die cuts I inked right around the edge of them all.
To finish I did a little bit of machine stitching to cream card, distressed the edges of both layers, added a laser cut doily from my stash and decorated with lace, pearls and flowers.
I stamped the cameo lady with Versamark and heat embossed her too using the white embossing powder.
After she cooled down (so as not to 'flatten' her) I cut her out using a complementary die (this is from Tonic Studios Essentials Die set - With Love. I cut a further four of the same die cut and layered them on top of each other to create a more solid embellishment. Before adding the lady I used Distress Ink - Vintage Photo to 'age' her, the heat embossed area resists the ink so it makes it 'pop'! After adding it to the other four layered die cuts I inked right around the edge of them all.
To finish I did a little bit of machine stitching to cream card, distressed the edges of both layers, added a laser cut doily from my stash and decorated with lace, pearls and flowers.
