I lightly sprayed watercolour cardstock with a pink drawing ink water mist (I mixed up) and when that was nearly dry, ran it through the Cuttlebug. Then I used the pink Distress Ink (mini) to add colour and depth to the raised pattern (I cut out one of the disaster hearts to use as a mask). Decided to die cut a sentiment and heat emboss with gold EP and for depth cut two and glued them together...there was a little heart with the die cut so gold embossed it too. To finish I attached a shiny sheer pink ribbon and bow and attached to a white square card.
I had a few try outs with this EF - the first with a very fine water mist on thin card and the large flat heart area did have a few bump, then I tried heat embossing the raised surface but the inks bled under the decorative outside into the heart, I tried inking the EF - what a mess - never give up, I'm really liking how this one turned out...... check out Gail and Jo's tips on the Let's Squash It blog.
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Have a wonderful creative week, cheers Robyn
Card Recipe
- Let's Squash It!! challenge #4 - Love and Red/Pink
- Double 'D' challenge - Valentines Love
- Watercooler Wednesday WWC308 - Tristan's challenge - All About Occasions
- STAMPlorations - February Love Vibe challenge with Sue
Have a wonderful creative week, cheers Robyn Stamps:
Dies: Tonic Studios - Sending Love Pretty Pocket
Inks: Distress Ink - Picked Raspberry, Versamark
Other: Practical Publishing - Swirly Heart Embossing folder, Pink drawing Ink spray, gold embossing powder, ribbon
Beautiful card, Robyn. The embossing is so pretty. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card. I love that big bow - makes it look like a box of chocolates. Thanks for playing at Let's Squash It! Jo x
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jo - so reminded me of a chocolate box - yum!! Just love your feminine Valentine, Robyn!! Well worth all your efforts!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely folder. I have one a bit like this, but rectangular that came with a magazine. Love how you coloured it and your beautiful bow, perfectly placed. Thanks for joining the fun at Let's Squash It! Hugz
ReplyDeleteRobyn I love your red Valentine - it reminds me of Valentines from days gone by and/or a box of chocolates. Beautifully done - you are so clever but I think I have probably told you that before!
ReplyDeleteLove your crocheting - I am trying to get back to doing crochet work again but I am still very much a beginner.
Congratulations on one of the best Valentines I have ever seen!
Sandy xx
BEAUTIFUL! Love that soft ribbon bow! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Valentine LOVE’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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So glad you persisted Robyn - it's a fabulous result - love the touches of gold and the gorgeous ribbon.
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This looks like a pretty box of chocolates! love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card Robyn. Looks to me like it was inspired by your crichetting squares. Love how you've coloured the embossed surface and tied the ribbon to look like a box of chocolates - very clever. Thanks for joining us at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week. tristan DT.
ReplyDeleteWonderful texture and dimension. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Double D Challenge Blog. We hope you will join us for future challenges.
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