I have a whole drawer of embossing powders as I loved heat embossing the first time I was introduced to it. Most of the bottles are nearly full & still work great. I pulled out 2 from JudiKins: Malachite & Metallic Bronze. First I stamped on white cardstock, but the powder didn't show up very well using these outline images. I switched to kraft & that made all the difference.
Originally I planned to put a sentiment strip over the images, but I really didn't want to cover up any of that beautiful heat embossing. Ended up with a traditional layout that always seems to work.
Next is my entry for AAA Cards Challenge: One Layer with Optional Twist only Black & White. I had lots of ideas running through my head & this wasn't one of them--haha! However, I pulled out Winnie & Walter's In A Word: Thanks stamp set--one of my newest & a favorite.
I decided to just stamp the sentiment using Versafine Clair Nocturne ink. I used my Mini MISTI, but one inking is all it took. Sure sign of the quality of the stamps & inks. This set includes 4 large words, companion words & 5 small images. I took out the little branch & thought it would be fun to add it to one of the letters. Wasn't sure I could make it work, but it's only paper. I held my breath & stamped. Gotta say--I love the result! Both of these cards are already in the mail & I hope the recipients enjoy them.
Edited to add: Also entering Virginia's Show & Share.
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It's another really elgant creation Greta, well they both are. Judinkins Malachite has always been a favourite of mine and fortunately there is still one company in the UK who stock their products and I just happen to design for them so have a good stock!
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the heat embossing on the kraft is fantastic, Greta and your elegant thank you card is perfect with the added leaf on the "t" - such a great creative idea!
ReplyDeleteLove those sweet foliage images embossed on kraft, Greta. The black and white card is stunning too! I will have to take a look at that set. By the way congrats on your win at Simons...I hope that was you.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are amazing, Greta. I love their elegant style! Hugs, my dear friend.
ReplyDeletegreat set of cards, greta! love how versatile the designs are!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!!!! I hope all is well :-)
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so well designed and very elegant looking. I love the embossing on the first one and the second is so classy looking in the black and white.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are elegant in their simplicity and I just love the colour of the malachite embossing powder. It's perfect for the leaves and combines beautifully with the Metallic bronze. I have a few embossing powders and your card has encouraged me to get them out. The addition of the leaf on the T is an inspired choice. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful designs Greta! Your embossing looks fantastic and I love the simplicity of your second card!
ReplyDeleteTwo simply sweet card Greta...love that second card, so striking and I love it with those pens!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I LOVE the kraft with that TEAL embossing.. so PRETTY!! and your second card is a wonderful CAS design.. very pretty!
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Well your design certainly works for me. I love the embossed images. I have a box full of unused embossing powders that I need to use . Thanks for the prompt. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteI don't have many EPs but that green looks fantastic and I loe the simplicity and elegance of the second card. Have a beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful cards, Greta! Love the pretty embossed leaves on the first card! And, your thank you card has a lovely sentiment! Well done! Have a great weekend, hugs!!
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful, if only I could do stamping like this. Love the embossing colour of the first and the leaf on the b&w card is inspired.
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Beautiful card,love the twirl from the sentiment. Thanks for playing at AAA Cards.
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DeleteWow those marvellous embossing powders sure look stunning on the kraft card and what a classy and striking card x. A perfect and classy CAS second card x.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, simple design. Thank you for sharing with us at AAA Cards. =) Tracie
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