Emerging Color

Try this little twist on Embossing Resist for a simple WOW.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Stamp smaller solid stamps in lighter colors all over cardstock. Flower images were used here, but shapes work well, too.
   
   Let dry.
   

   

2. Step 2

   Ink main image with Versamark™ and stamp over smaller images.

   

3. Step 3

   Pour clear embossing powder over Versamarked image and tap off excess powder. .
   

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4. Step 4

   Use heat tool to melt the embossing powder. Let cool.
   

   

5. Step 5

   Ink your brayer with a darker dye ink and apply ink to entire cardstock piece.
   

   

6. Step 6

   Continue to brayer, adding more color to cardstock until satisfied. Let dry.
   

   

7. Step 7

   Take a paper towel and wipe ink off of embossed

   

8. Step 8

   Take a more detailed stamp and an even darker dye ink color and stamp over cardstock. Here, the swirl stamp from the stamp set "Priceless" was used. A large background stamp or wheel would work as well.

   

9. Step 9

   Wipe any excess ink off of embossed flower again.

   

10. Step 10

    Finish your card.

    

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Emerging Color. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!