The idea here is to stamp your images with embossing ink on colored card stock and heat emboss it with clear embossing powder. This gives it a clean, two-toned look. I used a new stamp set, Recollections Cling Set, that I got on clearance at Michaels for $.99 (yay, savings!). I donÂ’t see a name for this set, but its main image is a big owl, and it includes a branch and leaves that you can stamp separately.
After I heat-embossed my images with Versamark Ink, I carefully cut around the edges, leaving a small rim. I used a tape runner to adhere the branch, and foam squares to give the other images more dimension. I added two blue rhinestones to make the owlÂ’s eyes.
I was tempted to dry-emboss the blue background, but I decided to leave it simple. The background paper has a subtle texture to it. I stamped the “hello” sentiment in a brown Versafine Ink. After rounding the corners, I adhered it to a top-folding card base from Neenah Desert Storm.
Date: Monday, July 22, 2013 GMT Views: 239
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