CAS486 - Let's Celebrate - I made a birthday card.
To make the butterfly, I die cut it from thick card stock, then placed it on a warm grill on top of a layer of non-stick craft mat then parchment paper. I sprinkled it with embossing powders. I think I used some Frantage Shabby Blue, aqua or turquoise, white, and platinum but I did not make a note of it. Once they had melted, I added gold tinsel glitter and micro beads on top. The melted embossing powders holds the glitter in place. To finish it off, I melted UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel) on top.
I kept the card very CAS with just a stitched die cut layer popped up on fun foam on the card base and a few sequins for embellishment.
I was originally going to do the sentiment in a matching aqua colour (ColorBox Robin's Egg with clear embossing powder), but after I'd stamped it in the Robin's Egg, I decided I wanted a contrasting colour so added platinum embossing powder instead.
Registered: May 25, 2006 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 121627
Mon, Jun 18, 2018 @ 12:32 PM
well now, this makes me wish I knew how to turn on the grill...
(nah, not really it would be one more thing I would have to do forever after lol) but, this turned out so gorgeous Susan WOW
Registered: February 23, 2016 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 22796
Mon, Jun 18, 2018 @ 2:03 PM
Your use of the grill to melt EP's takes me back to my very first try at embossing when we did it in an electric frying pan!!
The aqua sequins have the same glorious look as you butterfly.
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Registered: October 30, 2007 Location: Posts: 26718
Mon, Jun 18, 2018 @ 6:22 PM
Wow, just gorgeous, Susan!! I have not tried this challenge but definitely need to after seeing your card! That butterfly is amazing and the sequins you chose are out-of-this-world perfect!! Faved.
Registered: January 6, 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 20543
Mon, Jun 18, 2018 @ 8:31 PM
Your butterfly is lovely! And the sequins accent it beautifully.
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