My new yearÂ’s resolution is to use more ribbon and embossing powderÂ…just to get rid of it! I donÂ’t use either that often but I do have a pretty good supply of both.
-Reinkers and artist brush were used to watercolor the image after it was heat embossed.
-I sprinkled embossing powder over the card at an angle then applied heat from the underneath to add the speckled effect.
Stampin Up Top Note (Sizzix) die was used for the pink and black panel then I used a template and marker for the scalloped pattern at the top and also used that template to add the piercing at the top of the pink panel.
-The gems from Jolee are coated with an adhesive and once the heat hits it itÂ’s stuck tight! Pretty neat if you can made them stay in place, I did okay by only doing three at a time.
Tip: when heat embossing the cardstock often changes shape but if you also heat the other side of the cardstock it will straighten out and when I emboss on the card base I also heat the back piece on both sides so it matches up with the front.
Envelope: I used Prismacolor pencils to color the images.
Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 55667
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 @ 4:51 PM
I love your ribbon on this card!! That could be another resolution I could add, but I won't. I love your card - how nice and clean it is and a unique Valentine.
Registered: April 16, 2008 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 8507
Sat, Jan 01, 2011 @ 12:18 AM
Sweet card! I use plenty of ribbon but embossing is not always high on my list either, so your resolution is a good reminder to look for more opportunities.
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Registered: November 23, 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2058
Sat, Jan 01, 2011 @ 9:42 AM
This is gorgeous! I love the top note die panel and the gorgeous scallop with pearls! Beautiful! Thanks for the tip on heating both sides of the paper ~ I will try that for sure! Happy New Year!
Registered: July 20, 2007 Location: Fergus, Ontario, Canada Posts: 52601
Mon, Jan 03, 2011 @ 8:37 AM
So pretty! I love the speckles! Also love the beautiful pink gems. That ribbon is perfect with these colors. I am like you, don't use ribbon that often and have tons and tons of it!
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"Surely His salvation is near those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land." Psalm 85:9