This is my entry for Round 1 of the CAS Spring DT Search!
We are to think, "Macy's" and "make up" and try to use something other than the usual stamp and ink pad on a card.
I die cut the letter U and then dry embossed it in my favorite pattern...chevron! I dug through my stash of paints and embossing powders, settling on my Pearl Ex powders. I borrowed my boys' white Elmers school glue and applied a layer of that to the lower corner of my panel of kraft cardstock before applying the Pearl Ex powders in 3 different shades (pink, lavendar, gold). For good measure, I applied a light misting of sparkly, clear Smooch spray over that. The letter U is popped up with some foam dots.
I tend to go au natural when it comes to make up, but don't mind a hint of color and shine in the form of lip gloss! Thus, the kraft card base and the touch of color!
Date: Friday, March 15, 2013 GMT Views: 1178
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Accessories: Verve die cut (letter U), SU heart punch, foam dots, Elmers school glue, Pearl Ex Powder, clear Smooch spray, Sizzix embossing folder (chevron)
Registered: May 9, 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 8704
Fri, Mar 15, 2013 @ 11:47 AM
I haven't used my PearlX in ages. And I really like them too. I love what you did with this card. When I saw the pink, I thought of powdered blush right away!!! Nice job with the challenge. Good luck!
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Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79798
Sat, Mar 16, 2013 @ 1:23 PM
I love that embossed pattern on the U to give it textural contrast with the background. The splash of color behind it is gorgeous. A really great CAS card!
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Registered: October 29, 2004 Location: Coos Bay, Oregon Posts: 24007
Sat, Mar 16, 2013 @ 6:59 PM
OMG..I am so inspired to get out my pearl ex. LOVE your glue and pearl ex background for your textured die cut U and little heart. Perfect for the challenge. TFS