I'm hosting this week's color challenge and chose Fresh Freesia, Rich Razzleberry and Evening Evergreen. The dessert option, should you choose to partake, is dry embossing.
I'm not sure what I was thinking when I chose Dry embossing - it wasn't really working with the stamp I thought I would use. Luckily, I came across a post by Sandi MacIver referring to an idea by another artist, Enna, and a video that Sandi made about an embossing folder technique. True to my usual approach I didn't exactly follow the directions, partly due to the fact that my stash is a bit different. Anyway, I tried the general idea with this weeks colors and ended up with several sheets. Sandi shows this technique by coloring in the background (negative space) with black. I just applied my darkest color, Evening Evergreen, directly to the folder, hoping it would provide good coverage and ... it did! The hardest part was deciding to cut it into 2 pieces. I added some gold accents and a corner leaf embellishment die cut from another of the pieces. I think the other pieces are destined for February birthday cards as I need several more this week...
I hope you get a chance to join us in this week's challenge. Happy Valentine's Day!
eta: Here is the video that inspired me: Please note that this isn't quite what I did. I spelled that out in my next post that shows what I did with the rest of my piece. The first time I watched this, it was with the sound off since I didn't want to wake DH. But that was enough to inspire me me to play! It's even better with the sound on!!!
Date: Monday, February 13, 2023 GMT Views: 1670
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Registered: September 7, 2007 Location: Miamisburg, OH Posts: 44701
Mon, Feb 13, 2023 @ 7:21 PM
Oh my stars Chris!!! This might be my most favorite card that you ever made!!! HOW on EARTH did you DO that?????????? I read your directions but I don't really get it and this is stunning and I would love to try it! Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 78989
Mon, Feb 13, 2023 @ 7:33 PM
Wow, this is amazing! Fabulous embossing technique. You made it your own with the colors and the added gold touches & mat. The tag is terrific. A beautiful display of the challenge colors. Love it.
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Registered: November 19, 2005 Location: Bethel Park, Pa Posts: 38700
Mon, Feb 13, 2023 @ 8:21 PM
The background technique turned out great Chris. And the gold accents it so nicely. You should put a link to the tutorial- I also would like to see how it's done.
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 106691
Tue, Feb 14, 2023 @ 7:10 AM
What a gorgeous card you made with the dark coloring, Chris! And you still have more. Even better! Thanks for beautiful colors and sharing your lovely card and tutorial!!
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Registered: September 24, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 15253
Tue, Feb 14, 2023 @ 8:07 AM
OMG, Chris! This has got to be my favorite ever of all the beautiful cards you’ve made. Of course, I sat down this morning to look at the gallery, and immediately went down the YouTube rabbit hole. But I’m so glad I did. That technique looks like so much fun, I can’t wait to give it a try. Just an absolutely gorgeous card! Thanks for a beautiful color palette this week.
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