I have discovered paste embossing and I can't stop. Can't wait to get all the SU templates that go with my stamp sets. Meanwhile...this will have to do. For those who haven't tried paste embossing, it's so easy: Use a brass stencil template, tape it down with REMOVABLE scotch tape, spread the embossing paste (franticstamper.com) over the surface, scrape off, and carefully remove all of the strips of tape but one. Use the remaining strip as a hinge to lift the template up and off. Dries in an hour. I colored my cardstock with a stipple brush and dark inks before applying the white emb. paste...color bleeds through while drying. I also sprinkled it with dazzling diamonds after removing the template. Have fun!
Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2006 GMT Views: 765
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Registered: January 27, 2005 Location: Atlanta suburbs Posts: 3903
Wed, Feb 01, 2006 @ 6:05 AM
Very pretty. I've never tried paste embossing. Love how it turned out. Something else to try. TFS
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Registered: June 12, 2005 Location: Shhh...It's a secret.... Posts: 13868
Wed, Feb 01, 2006 @ 7:30 AM
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this. I have seen paste embossing at craft shows and always wanted to try it. Now that I have seen yours I will be trying this technique very very soon. TFS
Registered: March 29, 2005 Location: Nevada Posts: 11671
Wed, Feb 01, 2006 @ 8:55 AM
I love dry embossing. This definitely makes that look blah! I must try this, thanks for explaining how to do it. Your card with colors, tearing, ribbon and bgs is just awesome!